ok, thanks for all the comments (smart A** & otherwise) and I hate to admit it (buy a diff bike) but I think will just buy a Super Pista and put some Deep V's on it. I was trying to avoid spending a large chunk of change all at once but I suppose it IS the better option. FYI this winter build project was going to be my ride only, non-locked bike as I have a Bianchi I ride around on and lock up when needed. I guess I just got hooked on a cheap price on a Bianchi and thought "I should build this up".