I hope you did! If you needs parts go to the downtube website and contact yan www.downtube.com. I won't post his email here and encourage spammers. The great thing about the FS is it suits a tall guy like you who's over 6 feet perfectly. Also it takes a lot of standard bike parts but I'd check about the chain cover with Yan. Yes this bike is VERY upgradeable and I'm just having my black FS modded with Shimano Deore derailleur + trigger shifter and Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres, plus a new Sacxhs chain. Can't wait.........

Hope you took the bargain this is a steal for you on a budget and you will love it no doubt1