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A little bit of progress!
Could not use the SRAM red crank as the spindle too short so have bought a Rival semi compact with a view to upgrading if I get on with it. Unfortunately as I also went with 11-32 at the back the chain is just too short, so I am awaiting a new chain.
Tried to fit the foam grips but found it impossible to seat brake outer in the lever with the cable running under the foam. I think it should be a lot easier if I can run the cable through the bars once I find suitable grommets. I have ordered Ragley internal cable guides to see if they might work. Going to go with black bar tape temporarily so I can get out and ride it and fine tune the fit.
The SRAM red brakes are a pain to fit as the cable length seems to be crucial to within millimetres or so it seems and it took a while. My cutters are not great so any suggestions for quality cable housing cutters would be much appreciated. The Jagwire housing cutters seem to have good reviews - any thoughts?