Features

I would love to have the following features, in addition to those listed under the Inspiration section:

• Flip-flop hub
• Dynamo
• Internal cabling
• Disk brakes
• Belt drive
• Mounts for a rack
• Mini computer
• Integrated lock
• Lights
• Bar ends (e.g. Supreme Barends)

Inspiration

• Sated Steed: My Geekhouse Mudville
• Kristofer Henry posted a long article titled 44 Bikes Huntsman XXX : My Ride about the decision making behind building his Huntsman.

Firefly track bike with a Winter stem, Curtis Odom hubs and Phil Wood cranks. The Dalsnibba by Talbot Frameworks is a steel frame with a carbon integrated seat post

The Colossi 5 is only one of countless incredible frames built by Colossi Cycling in Shenzhen China

Customized Velo Orange handlebars by Cicli Devotion

Specialized’s limited edition AWOL Transcontinental Touring bike is pretty close to what I’m looking for. It was reviewed by John Prolly in his STICKY Product Review.

Fouriers BR-DX005 brake system for Giant Propel

A slightly modified BMC Alpenchallenge

A battery stored in the bike. Calfee will retrofit seat posts to store a battery for electronic shifting (see Calfee Di2 Internal Battery and Wiring System). For example, the frame builder, Firefly added one of Calfee’s modified seat posts to their XCr build.

Little Wing Complete by No. 22 bicycles

Frame by Mosaic Bespoke Bicycles with eeBrake brake calipers made by eecycleworks

A Firefly build with Cannondale Hollowgram SiSL2

Translucent plastic shift levers by Campagnolo and Full Metal Fenders by Portland Design Works

Fantastic tire clearance, a top tube mount, and an innovative drive-side chain stay make the Open Cycle Up an awesome gravel grinder.