Originally Posted by
Noah Scape
That is a very sweet production touring bike. The geometry is a little tight for my liking as a loaded touring unit, but is is absolutely beautiful! It would look great with fenders.
I had some nice steel Berthoud fenders all set for it, but then decided I really don't need another sport touring build like this. I'm currently in the midst of a protracted trade with someone who plans to dismantle most of it and use the frame as a loaded tourer, despite the shorter chainstays. Incidentally, at 59cm, the top tube lengthens the wheelbase a bit.