Originally Posted by
gioscinelli
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Thanks a lot for the pointer, I really appreciate it.
Try staying period correct, such as Campagnolo Super Record, or Record C and Dura Ace. I think the rear dropout spacing is 130mm good for current wheels offered on the market.
I did a test fit of a 700c wheel with 23mm tire today, and it looks like a great fit, although I think I'll run 25, there's enough room for it. My Veloce calipers should have the pads right in the middle of their adjustment range.
I won't be staying period-correct with this build overall. Stuff that will stay period-correct are: seat & post, quill & bars, and of course the frame. I'm sticking with a square-taper BB and a crankset that doesn't look special/modern, but it'll be new stuff. Stuff that will be upgraded includes dual-pivot calipers & modern levers, and Velocity Deep V rims. And the most significant change is that it'll be set up with an S-A 5-speed IGH. I know that the IGH and the rim choice will be contentious with some folks, but all I can do is build the bike I want to own/ride and hope that the purists can forgive me.
The paint is best match up with nail polish at your local cosmetic store, bring the Gios (gee-os)(je-os is like Greek gyos and the Gios is Italian) to match or a hobby store. Good(Bon)Luck(Chance)
Thanks for the pointer. Given the size and placement of the chips, and the difficulty of matching this paint, it's likely that I'll end up leaving some of them untouched. In other places, I'll probably touch 'em up to prevent rust.