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First small part (Raleigh quick release seat post bolt) arrived today.

Heavier than a seat post bolt but I thought it would be easier to use one of these as oppose to having to measure the size of bolt I needed.

Two second job to fit :-))

A few more odds and sods to get to complete the build but its finally taking shape.

Got to say I'm not too sure about the look of the pedals. Time will tell though and I'll decide if these need to be replaced once the build is complete and I have ridden it a bit.

A little more progress during my lunch today:

Starting to look more like a bike:

Bottom bracket fitted along with original headset (have another but the stack height was a little too high).

Seat and seat post fitted but still have to get a seat post bolt.

Handlebars on to see how things look.

Nothing lined up or set for me as a rider but really just to see how it looks.

Fully gree that for a bike to use on the road front suspensions not worth it.

On the odd occasion I take my mountain bike on the road I always wish I could lock out the front. I feel that too much energy gets transferred through the suspension and as a result less goes to forward motion.

It is really sparkly. If we ever get good weather in Scotland it'll look great.

Quick question?

Is it worth buying a new headset or should I clean and rebuild the one I have?

What I have appears to be quite generic and is made of plastic; I don't know much about these things so would appreciate you opinions?

Also if its best to replace are there any recommendations for a suitable (not too expensive) headset possibly in black?

Turns out that all that was required was to use my dremel to remove the excess powder coat. Took maybe ten minutes which I don't think is bad.

Any thoughts as to my powder coating issue and how to remove the excess coating that's covering the brake bosses?

I've dropped the coater an email but I'm wondering if its just a case of sanding? Or is there another way to remove the coating that's stopping me from fitting the brakes?

Brake levers also showed up today. Managed to put them onto the bars so at least I know they fit.

*emphasized text*Frame and forks are back from the painters and I'm quite impressed.

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Some closeups to show the sparkles:
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The only issue is that they've not masked off the cantilever bosses. Everything else was masked off except these and I'm wondering what the best way is to remove the excess material to allow the brakes to fit? Any thoughts?

Just ordered some short pull dirt harry brake levers in black.

Should be here around the same time I get the frame back from the painters.

To say I'm excited is a bit of an understatement.

Pictures to follow when the frames back.

Looks great.

Frame and forks went off for powder coat today. Took ages to decide on the final colour but in the end went for:

RAL 2004 Orange for the frame
RAL Black (can't remember number) for the forks

Both with added sparkles.

As I say I toyed with loads of other colours including turquoise, light blue and yellow but in the end I went with Orange as that's what I'd been thinking of in the first place.

Should be back in 7-10 days.

Can't wait :-))

Have a read around the existing projects and you'll get an idea. For me I also looked in the classifieds to pick up the parts I need for my build relatively cheaply.

Also google and YouTube are you friends; if you don't know how to do something post here but also take a look and you'll certainly find a video showing how on the web.

The Sheldon brown site is also good but i find it can be confusing if you're new to this.

I've opted for a 110mm Shimano UN55 which should hopefully be there by the time I get back at the end of the week.

Quick dry build to check everything fits then its off to the painters.

I'm thinking orange frame (quite light) and either black or grey forks.

Any other suggestions for colour combinations?

Had been originally thinking about the shimano but then started reading about jis/iso cranks and got confused as I don't know what the Miche cranks I have are.

My understanding is that it really doesn't matter it's just that the chain line will be moved by 3-4mm which won't make any odds as I'll just make sure to line everything up from the back end and pop in some spacers to keep everything right.

Hi, been off line for a while due to working overseas.

Making progress but it's slow as I'm never at home.

Reference the issue fitting another BB this was because one of the frame tubes was protruding inside the space where the BB goes and making it impossible to fit a new sealed bottom bracket as it was fowling on this piece of metal and wouldn't fit.

I had some time last week and have used my trusty Dremel to grind down the offending piece of metal so I should be ready to get the frame coated.

Still have a few bits and bobs to buy, a new sealed bottom bracket for one, and am thinking of doing a dry run of the build to make sure everything fits as expected before it goes off to the powder coaters.

Any advise on the type of Bottom Bracket I should go for? The existing one is stamped 126mm and I'm aiming to use a Miche crank I have; does this mean I need to buy a Miche Bottom bracket (in a similar size/length) or are there other options?

Can anyone explain Cup and cone bottom brackets to me?

My frame has been in a LBS to have the bottom bracket removed and the frame checked to see that the threads are good to receive another new BB.

Spoke to them today to hear that the existing BB was out but because it was cup and cone they were unable to replace to check the threads.

I'm going to pop in tomorrow to see what's what but any advice / thoughts would be appreciated.

Opted to take the frame to my LBS (if you class 30 mile round trip as local) to have them remove the bottom bracket and check the alignment of rear drop outs.

Hopefully have it back by the time I get back from London next week. Should also have the original brakes by then and once I've confirmed everything fits I can then finalise the colour and get the frame and forks powder coated.

Thinking this thread may turn out to be more of a diary of the build. :-))

Also nearly forgot my Shimano freewheel also arrived:

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More parts arrived today.

Velosolo risers, stem and some Oury grips:

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Just been in touch with the person I bought the frame from. They still have the original cantilever brakes. Hopefully these are in good condition and will solve my braking problem.

Anyhow more updates to follow.

Was thinking cx50s might work. Anyone got any other suggestions for cantilever brakes I could look at?

Also this is likely to end up a single speed as oppose to a fixie (as I'd be quite apprehensive of riding fixed gear). Can anyone suggest a freewheel; I'm thinking Shimano dx or acs crossfire, any other recommendations?

if it ain't broke!

qwerty69 i have two sets of shimano cx70 brakes, one set boxed the other has been used but has kool stops. If you fancy a canti adventure let me know would be happy to give you a good price for either. really good brakes IMO and very very easy to set up.

Give me an idea how much you'd be looking for. I may be interested.