Current Projects chat and miscellany

What do you mean too tight? I can't see any problem you've mentioned, no different to drop handlebar that have an aggressive radius yet still work perfectly.

I've found the solution...you have to screw off the lever from the black body to fit the cable! This way the cable wont have a sharp bend!

Wing nuts might look rad but don't hold nearly as well as actual nuts, never mind a decent QR.
2 part epoxy works wonders, no ned to drill.
DIY chain guard could pretty easily be made from ge-fucked chain ring, bonus of low weight and your choice of cut outs.

ok I'll try the epoxy one...

Chain guard or just a guard ring? If the latter, what size ring are you using at the moment? I'm going to have a 45T Alfine guard ring going spare soon. Like this but black. SJSC do similar ones in 42t and 50t sizes for about £20

I'm riding 46T right now...That shimano Alfine is actually quite pretty but with 40 bucks expensive...don't like black either...thanks