Just finished building it up:



This is about fun. Still a work in progress, it has already proven itself as a hauler of stuff and child transport machine. The frame is an old Specialized Hardrock frame that I got as part of a complete bike off of a Craigslist seller for $20. I had it media-blasted and powdercoated with a cool, "crinkle-glaze" type of pewter finish. I like it.

Components:
Paul front cantilever brakes w/Kool Stops
Shimano rear V-brakes
Nondescript seatpost
Planet Bike cush saddle (will be changed to Brooks B17 asap)
Nitto radonneur-type bars
Tektro brake levers
Nitto "Dirtdrop" stem
Shimano 105 headset
Silver bar-end shifter (one)
Sugino crankset, single
MKS Touring Pedals
Nondescript (but bombproof) ATB wheels
WTB All-Terrainasaurus Tires



Keen eyes may note that the cable ends need caps (I ran out) and that the Tektros are in quick release mode (my preference for one-finger braking). Haven't decided whether or not to tape the bars. See ya out there, Bob