wait.. do you really have family meetings to discuss your next winter surly? or.. is it more like you're blabbing about bikes at the dinner table.. and words of encouragement like "sounds great dad.." are heard only 'cause they have no idea what youre talking about..

i for one remember the pista ordeal.. i love youre posts.. but i dont know if i can take a 6 month steamroller ordeal..

youre a tech guy.. in the helicopter world.. doesnt it sometimes come up when some dudes comparing something and you think.. "dude.. it really doesnt matter that much.." well.. thats the answer on the chainring.. and the wheels.. you can build.. anybody can build a wheel.. sadly.. theres people who dont even ride bikes building wheels in taiwan.. but once youre done.. you'll want it trued by a pro.. if you build and tru your wheels. then youre a champ.. but they might be kinda wobbly.. but building a wheel is like buildinng a computer.. as long as you have all the right parts.. they just snap together...