Another good reason to keep the faith with this project - the women wouldn't let me alone if I were to become as cute as that little kitty

Just finished stripping the frame down completely except for the BB and headset. Which reminds me:

With the exception of the Superleggeri pedals, chain, wheelset and bar/stem combo, I will be selling off all the Super/Nuovo stuff from the original build. The perforated Flite will also go.

And, since I've only ever posted the garage door shot of the bike, here are a few shots of the frame's details:











Bye-bye (sniff...)



I'll be listing the parts after the holidays on the "For Sale or Trade" thread, but will gladly trade across-the-board for the rest of the parts to complete the build. A list:

* 102mm English-threaded BB, preferably Chorus or Record, sealed-bearing cartridge type Now have - Chorus thanks to Ebay!
* Chorus alloy or Record titanium seatpost - the recent type - 27.2mm Now have (Record Ti) - thanks to Champion City!
* Campy Ergo brake/gear cable set
* Campy shifter boss cable adjusters (did they make any that had metal vice plastic barrels?) Now have - thanks to RobbieTunes!
* Campy 8-speed chain On its way
* 53T chainring with lots of life remaining (135BCD, right?)
* Skewers for Chorus/Record hubset Aftermarket Ti skewers on their way

Personally, I agree with Robbie's assessment that the Ergos look a lot like aero brake levers - plus the ones I got with the black coating already removed will polish up well and add a touch of bling. Since I've been cleaning them up, I've become intimately aware of the level of attention to detail involved in their manufacture. These Ergos are really a fine piece of engineering!

So, until I put prices on the stuff coming off the Davidson, if you can lend assistance with the missing puzzle pieces, PM me and we can strike a deal. And I can even perform a little drillium before they ship out if you are so inclined

DD