Originally Posted by
Scrodzilla
Because of the long top tube/steeper head tube/lower rake fork, a long stem puts you out too far over the front wheel and makes handling a little weird.
H+son SL42s have black machined sidewalls - but just like a non-machines rime, the finish wears off pretty quickly.
I've heard there are anodized wheels that can have a colored braking surface that won't wear out, is this true?