Keeping it traditional is a big factor, but when you bolt a tubular bedhead onto the front of a ladder chassis, it remains a good compromise. I still don't think a modern system on such a flexible chassis and with limited wheel travel would be much of an improvement. Fitting steering bearings is a major leap forward though, and there's no doubt that the rebound springs should have gaiters as standard. But the trad as we know it will cease to be when it can no longer get through the legal hoops. Until then we should celebrate & enjoy how it continues to cock a snoot at nanny state authority.
I wouldn't have mine any other way.
