Yeah, the headset conversions are available, my interest would be in the benefits of the different techs as you don't always get the choice of a frame with either for the same price (well, I haven't had that choice). That said, I'll be going with the more "modern" 1-1/8th though I'm sure I'd be happy either way.

Useful question time: Anybody know if the frame going to be faced/prepped? Squaring of the headset and bottom bracket and all. I'd guess that all IRO's are but tossing the question out there.