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Last update for the week, this has been pretty quick progress on the build, I shall try to upload some more photos going forward along with all the parts I now have.
Today surprisingly on a Sunday my 13mm cone wrench turned up so it was onto giving the hubs a quick service, there was a small amount of pitting in the front wheel, but with some new balls it should be spinning more than smooth enough, even with the original worn down balls and some new grease the wheel feels miles better.
I went over the saddle with some basic leather conditioner/polish and it’s looking a lot smoother and less dry than it was before!
Now for the updated remaining parts list;
ESI Chunky grips
Cane creek 40 Headset (Have one on my other build and it’s been great, the seals worked wonders keeping grit out)
Gear/brake cable
Front canti hanger (Tektro fork mounted)
KMC x8 Chain, gold would have been bling but can’t seem to find one anywhere.
7 Speed 14-32 Cassette
Either Swiss stop or Koolstop brake pads
So not too much now and it’ll be on to the build, still need to overhaul the rear wheel and freehub, give the rear derailleur a good scrub and give it my first go at a wheel true that isn’t just tightening one spoke up.