pretty cool little bike. Yes on the red tires, but no on the red seat (most of them look like shit)

i will admit to the laziness of it…but i did paint it by hand not with a rattle can. i am having a hard time with the saddle to be honest. I like the feel of the classic saddle, but its bulky. still looking for the right one. but i agree deff red tires. thank you.

If you put red tires/saddle on it it will look like any other overly colour cordinated hipster sled.. I suggest you stay with the black saddle and tyres combo.

Ya. I found some exterior paint in my apt. Thought us give it a whirl. Its not great but it’s not too shabby.

although i agree with the fact that a brooks saddle looks nice, they are expensive. The frame on this is a ross. I bought it off a guy for $10. I cant justify putting a brooks on it. Im probably going to end up waiting until I stumble on something rather than actually go shopping. I do agree with the toe cages and foot straps for sure. And as far as the red tires/hipster thing, I think they’ll look good, and if someone wants to call it a hipster bike then so be it. tomorrow i’ll wear a plaid shirt and they can call me a lumberjack.

Matt,you sound very well grounded so be a lumberjack and have some fun.

thanks sloman. and bobc4t, your wife has a point about hobbies. as the bike continues to progress, i will post updates. as always i appreciate the thoughts.