Originally Posted by
cyclotoine
Depending on how much you paid there is significant value to the fork, headset (even though missing the lock nut) and the BB and cranks, especially if it is a french TA BB.
Also, be sure to use a proper TA crank puller so the threads don't get stripped, they are 23mm in diameter rather 22mm (the current standard).
Can you ballpark 'significant value'? I've ridden one bike, changed little on it and never sold a single component. Thanks for your responses. Also, does the kink in the top tube 100% disqualify it from further use?