i got the new frame set up .......did it in about 1hour ...i have some shimano components on it still i haven't taken off yet and swaped for my lovely sun tour superbe pro yet .... except the crank i have grown attached to myn at the peddle
i think though the next thing will be shifting levers there sti/friction down tube levers and i have them both in friction now (to accommodate my 53T big ring and my 8 speed cassette in the back)
im going on a ride with bike hikers tomorrow so we will see what needs to be switch and what is just fine the way it is