tried to read the whole thread (yep, quite an endeavour) and mostly succeeded!
I joined just to do two things.
I haven't seen the tyre width chart from LB linked anywhere, and since the clearance on my bike is tight, it was information that could be useful.
unfortunately, I don't have 10 posts yet, so can't link it
Just add
/newsletter/Road-Bike-Tire-Width-Charts.html
to their website URL :|
(or another member can actually do it and put the whole link )

Second: well, i've pulled the trigger on some shweet 45! Pics will be coming, be sure
R45 Non Disc - Grooved Graphene Surface matte UD 20H With Holes
R45 Non Disc - Grooved Graphene Surface matte UD 24H With Holes
HUB-F Hope RS4 QR / 100mm straight pull Non Disc Red 20H
HUB-R Hope RS4 QR / 130mm Campy 11S straight pull Non Disc Red 24H 44T
SPOKE Sapim CX Ray Black straight pull
NIPPLE Sapim Aluminium Red Polyax Secure Lock