Boot sale find benotto 2500: gravelly buildy thingy

[Mod-Master]

@Mod-Master
I think I've got some brake calipers as well. Maybe levers???
I'll have a root round and get back to you.

Bought some levers and callipers earlier this day actually. I do need some new hoods though..

 

[Mod-Master]

OK. Cranks are in the garage and I'm comfy with a large glass of Laphroaig.
I'll get them out tomorrow. They come with Biopace if you want them. They are polished and IIRC they have correct decals on them.
Can't remember size.
Can you wait till I've been and got drenched tomorrow morning?
I'll take some photos and PM you.
I've absolutely no idea of value.
They were part of a project that went somewhat off track.
Happy to negotiate.

Looking forward to it. I’m going to go Single-speed front so I’d be happy with the smaller biopace ring.

 

[Mod-Master]

Right, so build plan for now, first time I’ve done one laid out so..

Frame: Columbus SL benotto 2500 splatter paint job.
Fork: Reynolds paint match
Headset: TBD
Stem: cinelli
Handlebars: either something gravelly or same cinelli
Seatpost: USE suspension
Saddle: Vetta titanium
Bottom bracket: BB-UN72
Crankset: shimano 600t 1x
Pedals: Time mag red
Hubs: hope ti front, xt m730 130mm rear
Cassette: 7 speed
Rear derailleur: xt m735
Brake levers: shimano 600t
Brakes: shimano 600t
Rims: mavic MA2
Shifter: either barend or thumbie or rapid fire mounted funnily
Tyres: something gravelly
Skewers: TBD
Cables: white

 

[Mod-Master]

And with the power of procreate: my preferred paint job


Black with yellow, red and green paint flicks.

Stem will not be cinelli, it will be a paint matched 1” marin stem I found.

 

[Mod-Master]

Anyone know if it will be a bad idea to flare out my handlebars by a tiny bit manually?

 

[chickendrumsticks]

Anyone know if it will be a bad idea to flare out my handlebars by a tiny bit manually?

If you don't use a pipe spring of the requisite diameter it might a very bad idea.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Anyone know if it will be a bad idea to flare out my handlebars by a tiny bit manually?

I wouldn't do it personally.

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

Bars are cheap.

 

[Mod-Master]

I rebuilt the wheel to 3 cross(cheers Sheldon) to match the rear when I make it. Xt hub.

 

[Mod-Master]

Front wheel

Mavic MA2, dt Swiss spokes and alloy spoke nipples and hope ultralight front hub.

826g