right on, tom.
jatkins: ya almost struck a nerve, we had an elitist hanging 'round the board for a bit, but his 'tude wasn't welcome here. if that bike's on the road and running right, then all you'd be able to achieve is getting a better-looking bike...big difference.
my bike's completely bolt-on, i'd sure like it to look better, but i bet there's not one here that performs any better, bicycle-wise.
so let me get this straight...that lil strap is the only thing the gebe uses to brace against torque?