It is, once again, that time of the year that, after squeezing here and there, I end up with a little extra budget to send on my bike. One day i will travel to England and end up getting a new rear triangle and a Rohloff 14. Well, not really, I don't need that kind of gear range, it'will make the bike broader when folded than it is and heavier than I want. Well, still, let's talk about what CAN be done:

ISSUES:

1-I am not 100% happy with my cockpit space. After 50+ miles I really miss my Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra geometry.

2-I am not 100% happy with the lack of front suspension. Specially when riding in Rio de Janeiro, under "far from acceptable" asfalt conditions, I feel that my hands could benefit from some form of front relief.

3-I believe my bike deserves, after 500+ miles of riding and exactly 43000 miles of flying, to look sexier

Now based on that, what should I do:

1-Any suggestions on stem mods with tutorials?

2-Pantour hub?

3i-Brooks saddle? I really, REALLY don't get the Brooks fever: it's not comfortable "'till you brake them in", it's water sensitive (can't go to the beach with your bike? WTHell...) and there are a few options that are scientifically designed to avoid perineal ischemia.

3ii-HED wheels? (I know, they don't come on 16", and even if they did, they wouldn't survive the brutal asfalt from places I ride)

3iii-remove half of the spokes following the LittlePixel lighter-than-air vessel? (hmm..it might not survive the brutal asfalt from places I ride either)

3iv- Brompton official traveling hard case. Oh boy, that's an investment, but it looks so good!!

3v-Anything that would make roadies on lycra even more upset trying to figure out if it was a bird, an airplane,...