Not long at all really. It was in pretty good nick, just needed a couple of light coats of black to get rid of the 30 yrs of scratches. The nice Gold brakes are the second set I have, bought off ebay. The other set are a lighter Anodised colour, but I prefer the Golder looking ones. The rest is just sheer polishing, taking apart re-greezing everything. Labour of love.
The wheels are from my 2012 Bianchi Impulso as I have just bought a set of Mich Race wheels for the Bianchi and these Reborto Corsa wheels were going spare.
I have got the original Black anodised wheels, but they need new spokes and re trueing, Job for a wet Sunday afternoon, I think.
Cassette and chain are brand new HG items, but as the Record is only 6 Speed, I have had to use an 8 speed cassette at the moment and not use two of the gears. Will be sourcing a 6 speed cassette asap.
The decal set you can still pick up off ebay, which is different to the "Space Shuttle" version on the newer Records. But is cool and an old factory source.
Cable outers are normal, gold set as well as the black bar tape.
This Record came with a 105 gear set, so kept them, just really polished them up. Had the original pedals, I just added a set of Toe clips. I usually use SPD's but wanted to keep the Retro theme going.
Lovely bike to ride, brings back good thoughts of my childhood. It only comes out in the sun, but looks fab.
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