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Oh god, this question is still very much fresh in my mind.

About two years ago I got bitten by the cycling bug. I bought my first frame, a mid-80s Bianchi, for $175 (I'm American, y'dig?) and spent $120 having the back wheel changed. I loved that bike, it was beautiful, and then I began to get new (old) bits and bobs over time to change this or that. And then she was stolen. sigh

Got a crap bike for £75, the boyfriend did some fixing for another £75.

Now I'VE bought a new frame, researched, read, cried, tore my hair out, missed auctions, won auctions I shouldn't have won, gotten beautiful parts, and am t h i s c l o s e to actually completing my first "build" for my ownself. You'll never look back.

P.S. That old frame is about to be repurposed as a polo bike (not for me). Watch out if you get into polo!

I'm a scotch bonnet loving idiot, who has since been told I should eat Dorset Naga Chillies.

Well, I've wanted to try those just b/c they look so innocuous! I like those little red chiles that go in Thai food so maybe I could handle a mix.

Do it, I want your feedback afterwards though.

Willdo; are you a wimpy Brit or a vindaloo Brit? Give me somewhere between the two.

jenny, hold out for a wheelset, don't rush it

am doing, that's why I put it here. I would have jealously guarded it had I wanted them. ; )

sigh I can't do these:

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Large Flange Campy track hubs 36h

i have always loved these. just add brooklyn chewing gum jersey

I'm wearing one right now!!

Could you ask Aram to bring his BB tool please Jenne

gotcher.

I'm not going to be there tonight so you'll have to wait until next week if you're waiting for my sandwiches.

Ohhhh, alright! If I must, I must.

Looks like it's going to be a first time Westies for me. Be gentle :)

I've told you. Banana, Peanut Butter & fresh Chillies.
Try it.

I'll try it if you bring it but I can guarantee I won't do that myself first.

BRM - you gotta get the right red apples. Steer clear of the lighter ones, either do Fuji or red delish.

I found honey in the cupboard - looks & smells like the raw honey I used to buy but am unsure b/c I'm too lazy to go look at the jar.

wheels & deals

I should make sandwiches for a new wheelset. C'mon, I can make a variety, you aren't just limited to peanut butter, though I could astound you (and don't forget Hippy's reluctance and later recruitement to the cause) and I have American peanut butter, none of your puny Sun Pat for me.

Looks like it's going to be a first time Westies for me. Be gentle :)

I promise neither to climb you nor to wrestle you. You are safe.

Fail, always get draught.

I was led astray by the 13.5% extra claim (though the store charged 10% extra, too).

Woohoo!

haha!

What the hell is this crap?? It looks like root beer! Clearly I am in need of West Drinks tonight...

gggggggguuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....

Jen - Do you still want me to bring the big book of pantones (colours)?

I have been won over. At present I will not be respraying the frame but if I don't fall in love with it after a couple months of riding I'll get back to you.

On that note, though, I will need to buy touch up paint. I should just pop over to Armour Tex with the frame and say, "dudes, I need these colors", yeah? Or is there another place I can go?

You said chicken fried steak....there's a place back home where the gravy stands half an inch thick...

I need a moment....talk amongst yourselves.....

salivates Gravy like that takes generations to learn how to do correctly. I'll have to convert measurements for the biscuits, but damned if I won't get it right.

Reigning chili cook off champ of my company when I moved here. Bring it Philly Cheesesteak Yankee!!! BRIIIIING IT!!!!

You showing up tonight?

Shit. on. a. shingle!! Can we have a picnic when Spring shows up for real and you two will make us some food from the North and the South?

I'll make biscuits and shows these Brits what that really means. Ooh, red-eye gravy. God, I can't wait...chicken fried steak (I make a mean chicken fried steak)! smacks lips

Prav might have a set of wheels for me but doesn't have the tool to remove the cassette. Anyone have it? Prav, you gonna bring the wheels tonight?

Thank you, sir, that's what I thought but haven't been able to find a definitive answer, not knowing the model I own.

I've looked on Sheldon Brown, youtube, have googled and still can't figure out what to measure to determine what size headset I need to buy for my frame. 1" or 1 1/8"?

Btw, it's a Joe Waugh, don't know the year but probably 80s, if that helps.

Yo, dudes, this is last years' news. The Swayzester has undergone a complete reversal in the disease and was looking quite chipper at the end of last year.

Rejoice!

(I loved those DD tapes as a kid, hell I'll date myself and say that movie was out on DVD when I was still in middle school.)

releasing them back into the wild.

dibs providing elguapo approves - he knows more about this than me. Can pickup, cash in hand should these prove to be what I need.

Track use only when I bought them, I used them for a few months on the road over the summer and rebuilt them to new rims. Been sitting in my kitchen ever since. They spin freely and the one I overhauled had lovely shiny cups and cones with no pitting and minimal wear.

Will these take a freewheel cog and can they be used in 126 spacing with some whatever-you-call-'ems?