Yeah, it's hard to keep from "niceing up" a bike once you start building it. But really, the only especially nice parts I added were the handlebar, shifters, stem and saddle (not an option, it had to have a Brooks if I was going to ride it). Well, I guess those Rivendell bags would qualify too. But all of that was used stuff I already had around and needed to put on some bike. I guess the new fenders and rack are a little extra. Like I said, it's hard not to do

But even so, I can be a lot less careful with this bike than my Bridgestone. I treat her like a queen!