Somehow in the craziness of yesterday I overlooked a gem of an email. It was from Joseph B., a very patient man with a vision from Portland, who has been working on building his Exile since the summer. How some people can wait that long to get going on their new bike is beyond me but something I won't question as he is officially on the most beautiful Exile out there. Sorry everyone, Joseph wins, but maybe that's because I have a soft spot for shellacked bar tape, leather saddles, mustache bars and lots of polished components. Thanks for sharing Joseph and thanks Veloce for setting things up.

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