Thanks! Got a little more detail work done yesterday, and removed the front derailleur cable hanger, as I will never use it.

Also, recently I found some bars that will eventually make their way to this bike -

https://alsrapidtransit.com/shop?ols...-bar-30&page=2

These bars will solve several problems I've come across with the build. First, they'll get the bars up to a more comfortable level since the headtube is so low. Biggest benefit (to me) is that they are made in USA. I'm trying to keep this build as American as possible. Plus, I've looked for alloy, mx style handlebars for months now and have been coming up empty handed. That these ones are wide and have the benefit of modern geometry is icing on the cake. I grew up riding bmx so the Trek will pay a bit of homage to that.

I'd love to get a custom wheelset made for the bike, but first things first. I need to keep working at it over time, which is sort of what makes this so much fun. Next up is finishing the frame and fork, and then fabricating a rear v-brake adapter. I just got word that the perma-blue for the frame shipped, so hopefully should be doing that soon!

More to come later!