The agony:


and the ecstacy:


The repaint is finished, with a few extra trimmings. Metallic blue like an '82 Trans Am got the most poll votes, so I added a twist- state pride with nevada colors: blue like the sky, silver like the comstock, and a shiny stainless steel headbadge brazed on to match. I'm afraid my city bike has gotten a little too nice for it's intended purpose... but damn it looks good. See more detail on velospace.