Thanks for the kind compliment Iowegian.

And thanks very much for the guidance Southpaw. That is a beautiful bike (really striking) and I see many similarities between yours and mine. Mine is rusty because it languished neglected for a few years in my father's garage while I was away in the Army. But I find that the light coat of rust is nearly as effective a theft deterrent as the bike's Axa lock and the bike formidable weight.

I've already got a larger rear sprocket on order, but I'd really also like to get a longer crank; at least a 175, but ideally, I'd like to find a 177.5, because I've got a few steep hills on my commute.