Originally Posted by
davei1980
Good points! All of them! My uncle said he can do it for free so the thought crossed my mind to do it now before it has parts hanging on it
Well, parts can be taken off and put back on, unlike the original paint! I’m in the camp of build it up and ride it. The paint looks great. Tinker with fit/component/gearing/wheel&tire choices first would be my recommendation. That looks like s really fun bike. You can always powdercoat or paint later if you really want.