Originally Posted by
Plainsman
Nice looking setup!
And ridiculously cheap for the capability I now have. Original cracked frame was swapped for cheap used one, this time with improved seatpost bushing. Saved wheels and handlepost and handlebar. Replaced cheap crank with nice double. Added front derailleur and shifter. Replaced rear derailleur with longer cage (still used OEM gripshift, just numbers are reversed). Excellent clearance-priced front and rear racks from Nashbar. Ancient but little-used black panniers from single tour in 1990s. Blue panniers cheap from return bin at REI. Jandd trunk bag from goodwill, from fading pattern due to removed patch, was off police bike. Aero bars cheap from LBS used bin. Next project is to raise aero bars but not flat handlebars, Profile Design says risers not compatible with that bar, though they sure look it, need to measure.