I finally managed a half day at the weekend to go and get some parts for the bike. Once again eBay and Gumtree were my first calls and from there I found cyclingdeal.com.au, an online place with their head office just down the road here in Melbourne a bonus as it meant I could take the frame in and ensure things would fit. My initial investigations into parts seem to have been mainly correct. With one an eye on the bank balance I left with the following stashed in the back of the car.

• Wheels: STARS Roadwheel set.
• Bottom Bracket: Sugino fixie 68×103
• Rear Derallieur: Shimano Altus RD-M310 (Black)
• Chain: Shimano CN-HG70
• Cassette: Shimano 8 Speed Mountain 12-32
• Crankset: Sugino Messenger 44T 165mm
• Tyres: Michelin Krylion

I’m pretty happy with most of the parts. The wheels at $100 are very cheap and cheerful but should do for a while. If the thing gets some use then maybe I’ll upgrade them later. For now I’m intending on continuing the paint stripping and then loosely assembling in order to ensure everything lines up correctly, from there maybe the other parts and cables.