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@Velocio
Images of my bike have been made available again over here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/um5zf95urdk3zmg/2SaSCUIQd8
Changes since those photos:
1) Sold the Clavicula cranks which didn't really work with the bike (aesthetically), and installed a pair of Specialites TA Carmina cranks in silver, which look great.
2) De-stickered the Edge rims as soon as I received the bike as they are a bit shouty, the bike became somewhat understated as a result.
3) Replaced the tyres with Schwalbe Marathons.
Nothing else has changed, it's done about 10,000 miles. Started out as the nice bike, became the every day bike, and unfortunately hasn't been used in the last couple of months because of sciatica. There are now some usage marks on the paint work, and there is a ding in the top tube due to being knocked whilst in the house (it lives in a narrow corridor when it's not being ridden).
No complaints with any of it... but... if I were to do it again...
I'd seriously consider getting regular gears. The Rohloff is incredible, really is. But I dislike the fact that the shifter prohibits the use of drop bars and that there is no elegant solution to that.
I'd also consider just buying off the peg racks. Racks are a contact point for luggage, and get beaten up quite badly. So the paint on mine is scratched there the most. I also had difficulty finding a bag for the front rack. I eventually got a Boxy Rando from http://www.acornbags.com/ but I could've have a wider choice with standard racks.
The ride is still wonderful, and it still turns heads almost every time it's taken out.