The Bianchi M.U.S.S. is looking pretty good. The 3.7" tires Surly is proposing looks awfully tempting, although I think a German manufacturer makes a 2.5" slick (which wouldn't be any good in snow) I'm tired of disassembling and cleaning my 27speed every winter and spring. I saw some awesome fat tire bike going through a parking lot by the metrodome in Minneapolis. Do they make singlespeed 29'ers? I knew there was something wrong with riding a full-on X-country race bike in the snow. All I know is, the ability to ride 365 days a year is the only way to live. Thanks for the input.