I'm pleased to report that my winter bike is coming along nicely. I've finished making the studded tires and have mounted the front tire on the wheel. However, the rear wheel needs 2 spokes replaced so earlier, I took one of the broken spokes to the LBS and got a couple of replacements. I took the cassette off, pulled out the broken spoke and put in the new one only to discover that the old spoke had longer nipples than the ones that I purchased to replace them so I actually need longer spokes than the originals, otherwise, the rear wheel would have been ready tonight. I also have to wait for the replacement shifter for the rear derailleur, the original slips when I try to change gears and although I could ride it single speed, I can't with the rear wheel needing spokes. By the weekend, it should be up and running and I'll be able to bike in to work next week.