servodude wrote:I'm not sure if I'm just jealous or vicariously sharing the satisfaction in what you're doing
When you said you had a set of taps I thought at the time "not to fit a bottom bracket you don't"
But there's little down there that can't be solved with the right kind of wire brush and a pick
- and making sure that your parts have the correct pitch thread!
Have you picked out your accessories yet?
That red you've gone for could really suit hammered mud guards - polished silver might be too much but a blasted finish could look great!
I'm pleased there's at least a couple who appreciate the extreme nerdiness going on here!
Yes my taps were more to clear all the many M5 accessory threads but I think all but one are fine, the powder coater clearly did their silicone bunging and masking right! The only part I am concerned with now are the bosses for the downtube shifters but a quick sand should fix that.
I have fallen foul of the mysterious Italian threaded BB issue before so once bitten...
I have been pleasantly surprised by how tough the powder coating is and I'd certainly recommend it over both normal spray paint and stove enamel.
Accessories...I have a couple of TorTec aluminium racks that I will probably use front and back and have been looking at using canoe bags strapped to them rather than panniers which I've never really been a fan of since my big feet always seem to be clipping them at the heels. I like to travel light so a total of 30 litres will be plenty since I would not be camping.
As I mentioned I am not should of M5 mounting points so a couple of bottle cages and mudguards will be easy to fit...I will have a look at the hammered suggestion, not really aware of what you mean though. Certainly satin or matt finish would be my preference.
I am not a fan of electronic gizmos so will not be fitting fancy Garmins or the like. Also I would try to aoid travelling in the dark so lights will be emergency use only.
I will probably fit Schwalbe Marathons 700x35 since I have one already and I just hate punctures and am prepared to take the weight penalty to avoid them.
Back to work now, wheels today.
John