Ok, some great replies here. I guess the first thing is to buy some spray paint, maybe red, and get busy on that white. Next up will be to ditch the glam shot of the bike; sheesh. I'm sure as hell not going to show you a picture of my new jersey! Anyway, since posting, I've been getting out most every day getting used to the bike doing hour rides. I'm wanting to work on frequency right now. Fortunately it's really nice around here so it's easy to stay motivated. Will be changing over from death traps to clipless soon and have ordered a maintenance stand. Thinking of using a chain bath with Simple Green. Dare I ask opinions about that? Thanks again everyone, I think.;>)