Joined: Jun 2023
Posts: 293
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From: Carmichael, CA
Bikes: '72 Gitane TDF, '73 Gitane TDF, '83 Centurion Pro Tour 15, '74 Raleigh International,'86 Team Fuji, Midrange Bertin, '22 Mercian Vincetore, something called Alpigiano and a couple of Steve Rex's
Welcome,
As you can see, there's an answer for everything. I recommend posting the requesite number messages so that you can share a pic now and then.
Regarding upgrades it's only worth doing if you want to do it. Sometimes I build wheels just to do it. I have a Schwinn Typhoon where I built it on a 2 speed hub and then I decided the original single speed was good enough. I had a cache of spokes so I didn't care. I bought spare parts for the hub and for future hubs. It's part of the hobby for me. BTW I overhauled the headset and BB, too. I don't even intend to keep the bike. It needed rescuing and it will make a fine bike for someone.
Best