Originally Posted by jeebusaurousrex

The original changstar brakes should have enough reach, but I got tired of adjusting the craptacular single pivot calipers all the time so just got a cheap set of long reach dual pivots (I think they were $25 including shipping on ebay). Oh that also means you might have to get a pair of cheap levers since those stock changstar levers SUCK. BTW I had to drill out the fork and rear brake bridge for the recessed nuts.

Here's a positive note: The indexed shimano drivetrain is GREAT. Sure they're stem mounted, but man they're smooth. I almost like them better than the ultegra 9spd and SRAM rival brifters I have on my nicer bikes. Almost!

All in all I must have spent $200 (and some spare parts/accessories) to turn my worldsport into a pretty nice utility/commuter bike. It's a very smooth ride. Oh and I feel like replacing the wheels and brakes made the bike noticeably lighter.

Here it is a few months ago near the unfinished brooklyn bridge park. I've since changed the tires to Vittoria Randonneurs. They don't roll as nice but they're tough and hard wearing, which is what I need on a commuter/rain bike.