Here is one of the first bikes I set up like this, back in 1985.

It's had 3 paint jobs by now, but still has the same stainless spokes I installed in 1985.

Kept this one because it rode smoother than the others, and was one of the first.

Because of the parts used, I have called this one a Diamond-Goose-GT-type.

This was also one of the few I bought new parts for. The Mongoose frame was used, but all the rest was new.
Including an extra set of stainless spokes, I spent $300.
The fenders were added last year.

That oval chainring was added in 1986. The tall "Forklifter" type stem, was made to fit in one of the
scooters that were around for a while, and reaches down about halfway into the headtube,
Not higher than the "safety" line.

The seat tube is thick wall stainless tubing, found on an old boats safety rail, and extends a full 8"
into the frame. the wall thickness is over 1/8th thick.