ehsiung- thanks for the picture. What are you using for bar-end shifters? Considering I will be using a 9-speed cassette, from what I can tell my only option is the Dura Ace ones. That will probably be my most expensive single item purchase for this build unless I can find them really cheap.

Yeah I was aware of the front derailleur issue and bought a shimano xt top swing model. It allows for the clamp to be mounted below the bottom seat tube braze-on. That explanation will be part of the next round of pictures.