Originally Posted by
nmanhipot
Congratulations! That is a brilliant build. I wish you many happy miles. I've been thinking along the same lines almost exactly for my fantasy bike. Congrats on super supportive wife!
At any point did you think about a polycog or maybe a fully enclosed chain-guard? Cosmetically speaking, though, I recommend honey brooks leather wrap or at least a shade of cork that either matches the saddle or the frame.
Thanks for the compliments!
Belt drive is definitely something I have my eye on, but at this point it seemed like too much work. The bike is already getting a little heavy and the chainguard seems like overkill. I guess I'm resigned to chain maintenance; I don't find it too much trouble.
After shelling out for the essentials on this bike, my cheap side started asserting itself. I considered the Brooks bar wrap for about 10 seconds before deciding that the Salsa Natural was in the same color family as the frame and saddle, and that would do for now.
