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@hugo7 It could be lots worse but I'm really not a fan. I could create something horrible but I am trying to keep this functional with some focus on aesthetics. I can always bail out by getting it resprayed or stickering it like a rat bike - which is an idea with some appeal.
@brokenbetty Thank you. I am very fond of the name, it's another of those 3am inspiration things. I will keep posting updates.
@JamesQGM Well I don't expect it to be comfortable enough to do long rides with, although that would be an amazing bonus. I need to be comfortable enough to get to the shops and back without being too much hard work.
@M_V I had to look up swaged so I learned something new - thank you. I am quite sure that it is not swaged. But seriously - those are not spider arms in the pic - that's a solid, stamped chain ring. It's sandwiched between the crank arm and the bottom bracket, and held there with with some grooves, a bit like cogs on a freewheel. It's hard to describe in words so I'll take some pics tonight.