I agree with Chuck on both points: that it's a stunning bike, and that I'd like it even more with stainless, not plastic-covered housing at the bottom bracket. My reason though is practical - if you ride it in the rain, covered housing with ends facing up collects a puddle of mud at the low point of the arc. With SS housing without a plastic sheath, the spiral opens up on the outside of the curve and lets the muddy water out.
Not just theoretical; I've seen it happen plenty of times. Up here in Seattle we know about these things!
Maybe a bike that pretty shouldn't be ridden in the rain though.
I also want to commend Kevin on including the picture of the builder - that was a classy touch.
Mark Bulgier Seattle WA USA
Chuck Schmidt wrote:
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> Beautiful bike Kevin... it just doesn't get any better than that!
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> One improvement? The stock Campagnolo cable housing for
> routing derailleur cables at the bottom bracket was the bare,
> spiral-wound stainless steel housing. I think it would look
> a lot better than the non original plastic covered brake
> cable housing on your bike. Same with the rear derailleur
> cable housing into the derailleur.