Originally Posted by tenors

Ok, LBS down the street installed my cranks and tightened my cassette. The build now begins in earnest! I think I will be doing the brakes first, then do the derailleurs, then fit the cables. I forsee a small issue with the rear brake but I might be able to work with it.

Right now the handlebars are drying, I put a quick coat of enamel on them to match the stem. My grips have some urethane which is also drying - everything is moving along.