i apologize if i lost it a bit there. i try to keep a level head on forums. again i appreciate all the help/suggestions and the looking out for someone like me.

granted the bike isn't a cheap build by any means. i mean i can go to a local shop and pick up something nice for the amount of money that i foresee i'll be spending but i really want a bike that has everything that i picked so it'll be mine. i know it's a silly reason but i'm not the most logical person (in case you can't tell from what i'm going for). bicycling isn't just a hobby for me. i've given up my car for my bike (i still have the car it's just parked or my gf uses it) and i get the withdrawals when i can't ride my bike for more than a day (weird . . i know). and eventually this bike will not just be my daily commuter but will also be a track bike (but that won't happen for another couple more months because the track scares me right now).

again folks thanks for the looking out and i really appreciate all the help/suggestions.

Sinh