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Need to pick up, what I hope is the cranks and shifters from the post office.
In the mean time I've decided to buy some Shimano RS10 wheels and de-sticker them
I've been thinking about the headset, I was thinking of the Stronglite A9, but now i'm wondering about getting the BBB BHP-15 or FSA TH-365 Duron X as they've both got cartridge bearings.
Also definitely going to get silver braided cables
and Soma Highway1 bars with lizardskin DSP 32.mm tape:
Also Need to think tyres, GP 4000s or 4 seasons? I think i'll probably go for the 4 seasons and try and squeeze 28's on.
Also need to think brakes, I did find some new Silver Rival brakes:
But at £80, i'm not sure they're worth it. I think Tektro R540s' will be just as good with a fair old saving.
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