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Been a while since I had a chance to post anything. I didn't manage to retap the threads on the cranks and will keep them spare for another build. Managed to find some good condition second hand Miche cranks with 48t 1/8" chainring with sealed BB for cheap. Went to fit only to see a rivet in the bottom of the BB shell which attached the wire guides for the old gear system. BB wouldn't fit, so had to drill it out and remove it. BB is now in and cranks fitted, chainline is OK too (±1mm I think).
Got a chain and remembered I have some spare SPD pedals so slung them on. Just needs some bar tape (colour suggestions appreciated as long as it's not white!) and final tweaks on the brakes, mudguards, levers/bars position and possibly chain tension and it'll be done.
Edit: so since having a go I think I will be getting a freewheel too as I am not sure or confident about fixed! Also I need a longer seat post (27.2 x 175 mm end to end currently fitted). It's making some weird noises when pedalling and definitely sounds like the chainline isn't ok!
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