Originally Posted by Doug64

What type of loads do you plan on hauling on a brass rack? You might want to rethink brass bolts and racks. I'm not sure you can get the recommended torques with brass bolts. Strength might also be a problem.

Nice bike. We have 3 LHTs in our family.

Originally Posted by Korina

Congrats on a beautiful bike! I'm envious!

Isn't brass super heavy? Not a big deal until you have to haul your bike, your stuff, and yourself up a 10% grade. You might look for anodized parts like water bottle cages, pedals, and colored cable housings and hoods; you'd be surprised what a big impression accent colors can make. Personally, I wouldn't change out steel bolts for brass or copper due to strength concerns; frankly, they just fade into the background. But it's your bike, ride your own ride.