Here's an update of my recent Clockwork buy. I'm made up with it as it's like a better version of my original Clockwork that I had as a kid. It's made having to sell the c16r a little more easy to take.
As I suggested, I've gone back to the original forks and stem. Just looks right to me. Quite a few of the parts were pinched off the '91 DB Ascent ex I picked up last week as they were in better nick. I really like how the dark rims look against the bright orange. DX canti's, thumbies, and rear mech were some I've had for a while and compliment the rest of the LX parts without looking out of place IMO.
I was really happy with how the frame polished up. Yes, it's not perfect, but it's going to be a rider so doesn't need to be spot on. Autosol came to the rescue of all the shiny parts as it works so well. This bike will probably change over time as I plan to use it as a bit of a test mule for different builds but it'll stay as it is for now and just get ridden!
Frame: 1989 Orange Clockwork.
Fork: Orange Cro-mo
Headset: No name job.
Stem: Orange Stalk.
Handlebar: Orange Hot Rod.
Grips: Diamond Back.
Brakes: Deore DX M650 Canti's.
Brake Levers: Dia-Comp ss7.
Shifters: Deore DX Thumbies.
Front Derailleur: Deore LX M550.
Rear Derailleur: Deore DX M650.
Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide 7 speed.
Chain: ????
Cranks: Deore LX M550.
Chainrings: Shimano SG
Bottom Bracket: ????
Pedals: No name DB jobs.
Hub Skewers: Shimano.
Rims: Sun Levanter.
Hubs: Deore LX M550
Tyres: Tioga Wonder Dawg.
Tubes: ?????
Saddle: Avenir Gel.
Seatpost: Original no name.
Seatpost Binder: Shimano.