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@pauly1978
I've ordered the 16 and 17 rear cogs - If I don't get on with them, or my knees explode - then I'll go bigger. I also ordered a wheelset in silver with flip flop hub and a chain and today found a set of new single chainring bolts.
Today I finished off cleaning up the caliper in the photos above and tried cleaning up the seat post. It's cleaner, but it still looks shagged so I think that's another new part I'll need to buy myself.
I was going to start attacking the paint as well, but a lad at work pointed out that if I went down the road of powder coating, then they would acid dip the entire frame first anyway - meaning I don't have to arse about with Nitromors.
Do people bother cutting off pieces of the frame that they wont be using on their conversions? ie the rear derailleur hanger or various gear cable guides etc.
Phil721 - I like the look of those bullhorn bars with the bar end brake levers. That's another thing to think about nearer the end of the project.