Josh - thank you for being the one behind me. Your cool, your calm, your collectiveness saved the day (and my arse).

Chris - thanks. I got your letter finally (arrived last Friday - damn USPS) and the patch. The letter was great. Appreciate it.

Cynikal - yeah, I was trying to figure out how best to mate that stem to this frame when the other one came in - though if it is black underneath I may try to strip the paint.

Fixedfiend - the hubs are in your honour and geeklove, the girl who had her Bob jackson stolen - this bike is sort of like a tribute to that one in a way. Sophia Loren was always in my mind.

Judah - thanks, it's an extremely stiff ride, a joy.

I'll tell you all this: not riding fixed in a month and not doing as much activity really kicked my butt on the way home. Regardless, it was a damn good ride.