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Questions about my first build

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stidds:
That frame looks really, really nice in its current condition.  Keep it like that 100% or you will regret it.


I had one of those a few years ago and I still regret selling it.

Rossi46:
I think thats whats commonly known as 'excellent survivor condition'. It might be worth leaving it as it is and maybe just replacing the decals to freshen it up a tad. Your alternatives are a re chrome/repaint/powdercoat etc all of which can be accomodated on this site or at the very least you will be pointed in the right direction as regards the relevant services. There will be loads of information out there on the world wide web with respect of which components would have been fitted back in the day (BITD).

Having said all that its your bike and your rules and if you wanted it skyblue pink its totally up to you. I'm fairly new around here too but that frame looks like a good score and the folks around here are pretty helpful even when asking newbie questions as i have found out.

The best bit of advice i can offer is to take your time with the build and explore your options. There are a lot of parts out there and what seems like a bargain at the time may not end up being so. Buy cheap, buy twice. I made the mistake of buying parts marketed as 80's stuff that was nothing of the sort and the difference in quality can be chalk and cheese. In my experience there aren't many bargains left on places like 'ebay' because most folk in the know will bid up the good parts to ridiculous levels but just persevere and you will end up with the bike you desire. It might also be worth putting up 'wanted' ads on here if you are after something specific as you might get lucky with someone who has just what you're after lurking in their shed/garage/loft/under the bed etc.

Whatever you decide i wish you all the best with it  :daumenhoch:

nosepickben:
Id leave the frame well alone mate, its in great condition. If you treat her to some new stickers and some well chosen parts, it will be smashing. They still ride the same no matter what colour they are.  :)
Check out some old pics of UK redline riders to get some inspiration for parts,  how about a sarah jane nicholls tribute?   :10_2_12:

Gnarlyscoots:
WOW! That looks in amazing survivor condition. As previously said, I would leave it exactly as it is right now and get it put together with some 'choice' time-lined parts.

I have become a firm believer in the 'survivor' look and finish over the years and try my best to keep them that way.

Either way buddy, enjoy your build and build it how you want, just like you did as a kid  :coolsmiley:

deeman:
That frame looks lovely,i would leave as is.As far as a headset is concerned,just get a complete new one and use the bits you need.If you are riding the bike a TIOGA Beartrap 2 seems to be the popular choice.I like the aforementioned idea of a SJN tribute/rep.Whatever you do,don't use the late twin pinch Redline cranks as many do!either use a opc or save up for 401's!! :daumenhoch:

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