I have a 1976 Nishiki International that I converted into a single speed and I have a few questions for you all. The bike is in nearly flawless condition with its silver factory paint. the decals however are cracking but I cannot tell if they are on top or under the clear coat. I want to remove them to make the frame look simple and clean. Does anyone know if these decals are remavable without removal of the clear?

I am running the stock aluminum 27" wheels with the stock Sugino Super Maxy crank set and the inner ring which I believe is a 40t. I threaded a 16t free wheel on it and the ratio is good for me. I also have the stock BB which I believe to be a Tange. Should I just pick up an aftermarket chain ring and call it a day or should I spend the extra money and get a cheap sealed cartridge BB and cheap track crankset? I am not sure what the bcd of the Super Maxy set is nor what size BB or thread it should accept either. Anyone have any idea?

I think I want to also pick up a set of the Vuelta track wheels in white from Bikeisland.com but they are currently out of stock in that color. I am thinking because this will more than likely be my main mode of transporation around campus and my hometown when I graduate this summer, I might as well go the extra yard and get a new BB and crank set. FYI, the stock crak set and or BB is making a slight clinking noise that I can sort of feel when the drive seide pedal is just barely decending from the top of the pedal stroke. Could I just run a sealed BB with the stock crank set? A lot smoother, right?

Also, I know I need to measure it, but would anyone happen to know if when I convert to 700c I will need a long reach? My last Nishiki did and I had to drill it out too. I am asking all these questions because I need to determine pricing, etc. Sorry for no pictures. Bikes are at school, camera is broken, and computer at home is a beatch and wont let me upload pictures.