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@Tomo187
So after lots of selling/purging/penny pinching I have got over the financial 'blip' that almost made me sell my Mercian Vincitore Tourer F+F.
I've also put the finishing touches to my Koga Miyata Roadspeed that I've turned into a Brighton (hilly) sunday best city bike/hybrid/racer blend type thing.
These two factors combined have allowed me to start thinking about how I'm going to build up the tourer.
I've finally settled on a modern set up (although possibly 10speed) but with classic flashes and set ups.
Much like dangeek/dbk and SP's beautiful machines,
I can get this 2011 Veloce group for £340 with cantilever brakes and a compact chainset.
http://www.shinybikes.com/campagnolo-veloce-10sp-silver-groupset-2011.html
I'm thinking of ordering this in the next few days. That will then be it till the new year, when money becomes my own again.
Feel free to chat/suggest/shout/agree/cry.
I will also be starting a current project thread once I've actually started buying parts.
I want this to be a very special build so I'll be willing to spend good money on parts if it means not compromising the overall look. Although this will probably mean the build will be a slower burner.
All the best.
Tomo187