Bike build order.

[jags]

Andre you don't oil your chain.

[Andre Jute]

Andre you don't oil your chain.

You must have been taking a powernap, Anto. There are several threads about my unoiled chain, now up to c2600km without any attention from me. The main thread is
http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=6813.0

[macspud]

I was thinking;

Seat post & saddle. So I can clamp it into my stand.
Waxoyl frame & forks.
Apply frame protection film.
Paint bottom bracket shell. (Bare metal on the outer edges from having the shell faced for Hollowtech BB)
Forks and V brakes. (Will probably leave the steerer uncut until I'm happy with the height of the handlebars)
Handlebars, shifters & brake levers.
Wheels & cassette.
Chainset, front & rear mech.
Chain.
Brake and gear cables.
Mudguards.
Racks.

Paint bottom bracket shell. (Bare metal on the outer edges from having the shell faced for Hollowtech BB)
Apply frame protection film.
Seat post & saddle. So I can clamp it into my stand.
Waxoyl frame & forks.
Forks and V brakes. (Will probably leave the steerer uncut until I'm happy with the height of the handlebars)
Etc.


Paint whilst metal is dry and clean before frame protection.

[Chris M]

I should have noticed that! Thanks macspud.

[mickeg]

If your painting is just to cover bare metal so it does not rust, I often use some clear nail polish for that, very convenient when the brush is on the bottle cap and it dries in a few minutes.

[Chris M]

Cheers for the tip mickeg.