Originally Posted by Akadis

I love doing up old bikes for commuting and over the years I have arrived at this as my every day commuter. Built from 'best bits' salvaged off old bikes, and some new parts - saddle & post, tyres, grip tape. The hat box is part of the commuter - an 'aero' trunk.


The gear levers work nicely even when wearing thick gloves. The suicide brake levers work beautifully in combination with the cantilevers, so I have good brakes from any hand position.