I'd forgotten about the Vigorelli. That should give me just about everthing I want for a not-too-bad price. Part of me is simply in love with the idea of a bike crafted just for me, it's pure luxury. A repaint won't give me that same feeling. I also like the idea that I can just roll down to Holliston one day and talk things over with the guy or swing by and pick it up myself. It's not entirely rational.

And frankly, I have no doubt that Mike can build as good a bike as anyone at IF. I mean he was their welder and painter back in the day. Ti? I guess it's probably nice, but I don't really yearn for it. Paint and a round of Frame Saver is all it needs. This would be a nice day ride, I'd keep the beater for crappy weather.

I may have a life choice coming up in the next few days that will help inform this decision.