cigtech....you're commitment to this project is just simply amazing. it's cool to see people that are really dedicated to cycling that are not complete friekin' snobs. seems like you are quite the bike mechanic. since most of the people that are going to buy the denali will not have your expertise, do you think this is a good buy for them? many casual cyclists do not even know how to change a flat tire. if someone bought this bike, they would have to pay someone to do most of the work you did by yourself. granted, they would not put the miles on the bike that you did and they would not ride it as hard. i wonder if more casual cyclists would be better off just spending a few hundred more to get a bike that is completely ready to ride. also, i was wondering if you have ridden a nice light bike equipped with mid-range shimano or campy....like 105 or Veloce. I think you would be happy with the ride quality of those bikes. Hearing you write about going over 30 mph on the Denali really makes me wonder how fast you could go on a bike equipped with better wheels and lighter components. As you said though, if you like the frame it is definitely worth what you paid. It would be cool to see you do a second review of a entry level road bike made by Trek or Giant or someone like that. Anyhow, please don't take my questions and comments as criticism. I enjoyed reading the review (although I did not read all 23 pages). Good luck with your upgrades!