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@LaserFrennox
I’ve made a little bit of progress over the past few days. My impatience is really hindering me because I want it all to be done now but money and delivery time is not complying lol.
I’ve got no real experience installing headsets or bottom brackets cause I’ve always just gotten LBS to help me out, but I want to both save money and DIYFS. I took a bit of a shot into the dark about which axle length I’d need for my bottom bracket but I got it absolutely spot on!
One lesson learned this time was to not trust cheap expander plugs. I’ve had good experiences using them instead of star nuts in past, however I’ve always spent a little bit more on them. Got headset and everything installed for the top cap bolt to then not be short enough. When trying to take it out again, the whole expander fell apart. You live and learn though. Just bought a star nut tool to cut the hassle.
Really pleased so far though. That Stridsland chainring absolutely pops against the darker blue! The riding position looks great so far as well! Nice and tall.
More to come on coming weeks
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