Finally got this one all ready to roll. It's a lugged travel ready 650b touring bike that will pack down into a non-oversized case for easy airline travel. (No excessive baggage fees here!). A nice build kit of tried and true components: Velocity Dyad rims, Schmidt dyno hub, B&M lights, Compass centerpull brakes, racks from Tubus and Compass, SKS fenders (sometimes metal fenders just aren't the right choice, plastic fenders are far easier to pack in the case), Sugino cranks, and a Shimano drivetrain.
A bike like this is designed to take you places in style and comfort. Honestly, I get a little jealous when bikes like this go out the door. It makes me dream of those perfect days on the road, when things are a lot simpler. When all there is to do is camp, eat, ride, and watch the beautiful scenery roll by at 12 miles an hour...