Originally Posted by
NormanF
Nice! A dyno hub and a light wouldn't be a bad addition if you want to commute after dark.
This is what I was thinking after looking at the pictures.
Originally Posted by
NormanF
Agreed. Leather bar tape would be cool to have but good quality foam grips will do if you're on a budget.
Its a good IGH commuter.
I have found some of the gel tape out there to be quite comfortable. And although I have not done it, I have seen people use two layers of tape to effectively make a nice thick and squishy bar to hold.
I hear you on the comfort factor for the long commute. I do a 37-each way-miler every other week or so and I would love to have something like the Baxter to do it with. I have been a big advocate of this bike since Swobo announced they would be making it. I like the fact that it is an aluminum frame w/carbon fork. My steel San Jose takes a beating from the Chicago winters. The Baxter seems the epitomy of function to me. And I really dig what you did with the front rack and bar selection.
I'd love to see one with all the black bits switched out for silver and chrome.