Not the first time I've posted this bike and probably not the last. It's evolved some. Technically it's my winter bike but I took it on vacation with us to the Badlands and Black Hills this past week and a half. Missed the hot weather back home for commuting but got it on vacation instead. Do tire patches take longer to cure in hight heat? Mine kept leaking and I've never had that problem before.

The IGH is new this spring. Liking it so far but sometimes miss the greater range and closer spacing of the old derailleur system. The Jtek bar end shifter works well but I'd prefer a brifter. Shifting is generally nice and smooth though and brifters aren't always the easiest to operate with heavy gloves or mitts anyway.