Originally Posted by
Drillium Dude
Now
that's the way to build a bike! Looks like you put a lot of thought and effort on the total package (an approach I can certainly get behind) - and the result pays off in spades.
Btw, love the Superbe brakes most of all. I have a soft spot for them, despite the fact they felt a little noodly under my hands when I used them on the Casati a few years ago, because they were the first higher-performance item I bought to upgrade my first serious bike bitd. Still one of the most beautiful - and beautifully-finished - brakesets ever made.
Wishing you many miles of smiles riding this one
DD
Thank you Sir, coming from you that means a lot.
First ride today went very well. I have a couple of tweaks to make, but this bike rides really nice...I'm very pleased.
I have to concur with your assessment of the Superbe brakes. They do have a bit of flex, but the finish does a lot to make up for it. The Soma hoods I picked up for them are really a great fit, and I dig the factory "drillium" treatment.