Originally Posted by rms13

Front wheel has braking surface. Wheels and brake came of another bike. Stops great.

What is your comment about the tape? Just the fact that I didn't get it tight around the hoods? If so, I know it's not aesthetically appealing but I don't care.

I considered flipping the stem but I'm old and my back hurts. This set up has more of a seat/bars drop then I'm used to so once I do get comfortable I might flip it.

I built it to be functional not stylish. It will probably get ridden a couple of days a week and 95%-100% on roads.