I have been bargain hunting for my next bike.. I already have a Miyata track frame from eBay. I found the Miche kit -- which comes with EVERYTHING except stem, handlebars, and saddle -- at chucksbikes.com for only $285. (That's seat post, headset, hubs, bottom bracket, cranks, pedals, cog, lockring, and chain.) I was going to salvage some stuff that I already have, but I couldn't pass that price up. It's not the best stuff out there, but it has a very nice look and will definately work for me.

I also have a Rolls saddle, and steel Nitto track bars. All I need is a Nitto stem and I am done. The funny thing is that it seems like when you are getting bike parts together you somehow get more stuff than you realize. When I am done with this I am going to have enough left overs to build my old Centurion road frame into a fix as well. Then I suppose I can show the Miyata off on weekends, use the Bianchi as a daily ride, and use the Centurion for my winter beater.

Oh, the only thing is I am trying to decide on a cool 32-hole rim. I was going to get the CXP-14s from cambriabike.com but they sold out. Anyone have any suggestions??

-Jason