Originally Posted by
elemental
Those pedal are filling in a complete mental picture for me: I think a lawyer in a suit riding a classic British racing green or navy or maroon frame with a brown Brooks, brown leather tape, those sweet leather toe clips, and plenty of chrome components would be awesome. Oh, and with a polished silver wheelset of course.
I guess that goes under the "I'm open to ideas" part of the post. But really, what sort of bike are you planning on building?
well whatever I build would have to just be dripping with class
here's my deal: I live in NYC. that's where my bikes are. bike commute isn't an option. my career is one of those that has no problem keeping you in the office in all but the darkest times of the day/night. most hours are at a desk. so I have a lunch hour. I was thinking of gettig a simple singlespeed to keep here (or in my trunk, maybe) that I can tool around on at lunch. I'd be the only one I know doing this. but, as I'm sure you can all relate, Id rather be biking most of the time.
Ideally I'd like a lugged steel SS. I have a lot of ideas for a simple look. I was thinking raw with Brooks. there are few lugged frames out there that fit the bill. kilo lugged isn't out till June. alien is out of stock. Viking can't mount brakes. etc.