Originally Posted by
LeicaLad
Harvey is the man! That's worth it just for the camaraderie.
I'd also think about upkeep. For the Norman, maybe it's worth it to have a showy set. That is such a lovely bike to stare at. But in general, I also think that polishing means lots more polishing over time. Do you really have that kind of time? Me thinks not.
I'm for pragmatic solutions, with just enough bling to have fun.
As Harvey would say, YMMV.
:-)
Indeed, Harvey
is the man! This'll be the second hub he's helped me repair and beer just seems not to be enough payment for his help. He is a lot of fun to hang out with.
The thing that I do have to say and that has me as torn on the topic as I am is that the wheels I'm building are going to be riders. The originals are going on the shelf, but I'm still torn on the practicality versus the aesthetic part of this equation.