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Old 10-18-04 | 03:06 PM
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Berodesign
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Hi MelloBoy,
Just got my new frame. I will do the same as you are planing, so we can help each other out alot I reckon. What I have discovered so far is that parts is rarely in such good condition that you think they are. When you have taken them off the bike, then you see all the rust, scuffs, wear and so on. So be prepared for long hours on ebay trying to find the same details but NOS (new old stock). I have almost a complete new bike soon since almost nothing could be reused from the old one.

And also, as twahl says, make sure you got the proper tools... and not only wrenches but also cleaning stuff. Buy a set of toothbrush like brushes, one nylon, one brass (for soft metal) and one steel. Great to clean threads with i.e. Buy also a dishbrush and a long brush for cleaning bottles (dunno what it is called in english), a big and one small, useful for all drilled holes and so on. A rubber sledge is also good for violent acts, dont tend to make such big damage. And last but not least, when you put everything together... use proper grease, oils and... copper paste on all threads that you might want to loosen some day. And dont forget to put some anti-rust coat on the inside of the frame, or atleast poor alot of oil in it and make sure it goes around everywhere in the frame.
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