Thanks for the kind words.
The stem is a Manitou, machined by Doug for one of his original Manitou hardtail bikes, from the time he was a one man band. Its a nice bit of kit, Machined from a solid piece of ally, not hollow.
The pinnacle frame appears to have faded, this is just the light in the photos, the paint (powdercoat?) is really just as it was new. At dusk it comes alive, almost glowing, very, very vivid.
