Old 03-30-09 | 04:49 PM
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John Craig
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Hello all. I recently bought a Murray Monterey for $25. It was way over-priced considering the only useable part of the bike is the frame and fork. But I really like the shape of the frame and am currently rebuilding it as a custom.

I spent most of last Saturday grinding the frame, welding a few spots to reinforce the frame joints, sanding, and putting on the first coat of Rustoleum flat black primer. I've attached a couple photos from mid-day.

Anyway, I haven't worked on bikes in quite a while, and the last time I did, I was racing at the local BMX track... not riding cruisers. So my parts knowledge is fairly limited. I've ordered parts for the bottom end which I think will fit, and am shopping for the rest (ie. headset, stem, bars, wheels, seat, etc.). Can anyone tell me if these parts will fit;

- 1pc. Chainring: http://www.choppersus.com/store/prod...lack-Roulette/
- 1pc. Crankset: http://www.choppersus.com/store/prod...6-1-2%2C-9-16/
- 1pc. Bottom Bracket: http://www.danscomp.com/455018.php?cat=PARTS
- 9/16" Pedals: http://www.danscomp.com/465110.php?cat=PARTS (Note: Above crank accepts 9/16" pedals)

Those are the parts I have already ordered. I am still shoping for the rest of the parts but am unsure of what sizes/standards to purchase. I plan to buy all-new parts since I am only using the original frame, fork, fenders, and chainguard. I am looking at the following parts, but do not know if they will fit this frame;

- 1" Headset: http://www.danscomp.com/305016.php?cat=PARTS

Actually, a better question I have is; Since I am only keeping the fork and frame, does it matter which type of headset/stem/bars I get? Can anyone recommend a top-end setup for this bike?

Thank you so much for the help in advance.
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