as we continue with our story....

--added the gyes leather saddle, plus a spiffy solar blinkie light
--front platform rack mounted to unused v-brake studs
--full cover fenders and proper kickstand
--2 water bottles, and toolbox in lower cage (large enough
for spare tire and levers)
--mirror for right-hand drive

will stop for now.......spring festival/chinese new year coming soon.
leaving next week for 7 weeks in thailand. still have:

--pedals clips and straps. will get some large platform wellgos
with cromoly axles, sealed bearings, and greaseport.
--chain, cables, cut housing.
--maybe some shorter bar ends (installed are scrap placeholders)
--correct stem....maybe a 40 degree 120mm
--possibly trim the bars....got widebody 720mm

total build cost is right on budget at 3500 RMB......US$500