The Bianchi is a natural brunette, but it does need a bit of a cleanup paint-wise (the sheen/shine has gone, I guess that's the patina? ), just looks like a rusty pile of ass and the photo isn't ideal.

So long as I have calipers that'll reach, is there any big deal over wheel size? I'm probably going to go 700c regardless of frame, I think the Bianchi has 27s on (it's been 8 days since I got it and still haven't had chance to get a good look at it).

Another option suggested (from C&V) was to clean the Bianchi up and get 'er on craigslist... that could help pay for the other stuff. I don't need both these bikes.

Thanks so far.