Bike Forums - wOw... It's finally done (pics)

As my "final" for my wheelbuilding certification I laced some Sun M14a's to Sunshine Pro-Ams using a 3-cross pattern and Sapim "race" double-butted spokes. This completed not just my time at UBI but also signalled the completion of the bike known as "wOw".

Without further ado:

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Found this in my LBS sans hubs but all else intact if a little grimy. Bought the hubs that came with the frame (they had been unlaced from original tubular rims) Didn't appear to have been ridden AT ALL. I gave it some love, gease, new cable/housing, bar wrap, and finally built the wheelset and here she is.

Went out on a group ride on Tues. 15 miles went by beautifully. Rode another 15 or so yesterday (fast).
I LOVE IT! She's the lightest bike in my stable. Stiff and nimble; I feel confident on city streets, even with 32 year old brake pads:eek:
It is going to be hard not choosing her for my everyday riding. So hard...

You can check out the achived threads here and here.

The bike:
1975 Kuwahara wOw "classic"

The components:
Hubs: Sunshine Pro-Am
Headset: Dura Ace
Stem: Dia-Compe Gran Compe
Bars: Nitto Universiade 105
Brakes: Dia-Compe Gran Compe
Cable Guides: Shimano
Derailleurs F/R: Suntour Cyclone (1st gen.)
Shifters: Suntour Power (ratcheting)
Crankset: Sugino Mighty
Freewheel: Suntour Winner (6sp)
Seatpost: Belt
Saddle: Seamless Professional (Selle Turbo in pics)
Dropouts: Suntour GS