What??? Only 2 wheels?
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Odlorah, you have a great project there! All the best with it. That SR will be a great bike when you are finished.
As for it being cost-effective to rebuild a bike, I think it can be. Especially when you are given most of the parts and the frame. Hunt around in the C&V For Sale thread or the For Trade thread. Or search ebay but do it carefully. You needn't buy a new crankset. New seaeled-bearing bottom brackets are a good idea and not very expensive, but they aren't necessary if you can find an old set that fits.
I look forward to more reports on your progress on the SR.
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