If one simply bought a frame to build up that is more than acceptable, in fact just as interesting, both the Fuji and Garlatti started out that way - and I would say both are actually better riders and more versatile than when they left the factory.

An older, less flexible person such as myself is thankful that Nitto makes the Technomic stem, even though I realize the bike would look more balanced with the stem lowered I would rather be more comfortable!


Hope to see more re purposed bikes - the ones so far are all great examples of an individual's desire to " get it right" for themselves.

SJX426 - your Trek is a perfect example, one would never know it was the same bike - would you consider it infinitely more practical compared to what it was originally? I think we know the answer!


Sir Name - Your Raleigh International looks very nice - in fact all of the bikes so far show a lot of thought and effort, wonderful examples that also serve to give others a basis for their own project. If I was handy with a torch I would be having even more fun.