some progress today - collected frame from Cyclone and set about new headset and BB...
one of the canti posts is out of alignment so will tackle that as I fit the renovated dia compe originals
as ever, Cyclone have dipped frame, sand blasted and then powder coated, baked. gloss finished and baked again
the dip has got rid of all the accumulated gronk and oxidation inside the frame - which is important if this is going to last another 37 years
this is what the titanium sparkle colour looks like 'naked' its a bit bling but will be drowned out by all the shiny bits when I fit those...
will have to swap out this BB as at 115mm ( the exact same length as the axle I took out of the BB when I stripped it) there is precious little clearance between smallest chainring and stay - the headset with 37 mm stack is a perfect fit however so pleased about that.
rolling chassis to check the original wheels fit aok - as I replaced the axles with hollow/QR alternatives - retainiing the original cones from the sanshin solid axles - guessed the position of the spacers etc on the rear the front axle is slightly shorter than the original but no more than a few mm. everything tightens nicely. There is such a huge gap between rear tyre and seat tube its comical when compared to modern bikes the BB is very high up too - Klunker style
Decals will be along time coming, along with some choice upgrades I have ordered - so for now will build up with bits and bobs I have in my spares bin - next up is swap BB for a 122mm one and try to match the frame colour at same time
