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@Stu.F
Since moving house last month I have acquired 3 things:
So I picked up this Viner frame and am interested to try fitting some modern components onto it (MGOOF?).
I like the look and feel of brake lever shifters on others' bikes but have never had a set myself so I wanted to try them on this build. I found a lightly used Sora R3000 groupset (9 speed) which I'm hoping I can make work with this frame. The groupset is black so I'm thinking of keeping all components black except the frame if possible
I have so far checked whether the rear triangle will accept my current wheels - it will with a tiny bit of pulling open the frame. So I don't think I need to bend the frame permanently to accept the 130mm hub.
I've installed a new headset and seatpost and now waiting on a BB tool to be delivered so I can install that. The frame has the italian style of BB shell with two right-handed threads which I've read can lead to loosening of the left BB cup over time. Just threading the BB in by hand until the locktight starts the threads feel good so hopefully it's a simple install once I have the tool.