Yeah, I was hosing the whole bike down with straight simple green. I've used it in a chain cleaning machine and it works great. I just clean, over lube and wipe very well.

I think you may have saved this thread. I'm thinking he's already thinking about upgrading. I'd suggest carbon fibre and a relaxed geometry, of course, as I always do. Specialized Roubaix or Bianchi Infinito being the front runners for me right now. Just to keep it interesting, no aluminum and no steel.