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[Cheryl SF]

My latest acquisition and my first project bike- an Azuki Sebring I picked up off Craigslist! I don't know how to fix up a bike, though, and will be doing plenty of research. I may change the wheels to a spare set of 700c I have, but they are more racy/have fewer spokes- will these work with a heavier frame?

Also can't decide if I'll change the handlebars to moustache or a swept-back style like Nitto Doves, to turn it into more of a city bike. I'll change the brakes and get rid of the suicide levers. A number of people say keep the Suntour shifters... but I am interested in making this into a triple, unless that won't work or is way too pricey?

Any advice from someone who has built up a bike would be greatly appreciated!