Thanks for the thoughts on the cranks, and that bike does look nice!
I'm building a 1998 Specialized FSR Elite right now.
Sorry to ask so many questions about your bike, but what kind of chain
guide do you have on there?
I haven't seen one like that, that works with a 2 speed front, not that I
know much about chain guides but I'd like to have one on this build.
That looks like something that might work.