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@johnnyhotdog
Totally agree - I think they're great.
Today was reasonably productive and I've put it back together using the parts I've got, cut down the fork steerer and put the decals on. I kept the pink....
This is my homemade headset press, it works pretty well:
Headset in place and forks tried for size - as you can see the steerer is pretty long:
Steerer cut:
Forks and bottom bracket installed:
I forgot to take a picture after adding the decals but they're now on and I've continued the build up:
...and this is currently where it's at. I still have plans to upgrade the stem, bars, brake levers, saddle and wheels but for now, this will do so I can get riding again. It just needs some bar-tape which I'll pick up tomorrow: