Well I have quickly become overwhelmed with choices. Here's a quick run through of what's going on: I purchased a 2001 Fuji Track from a friend at the LBS around six months ago. I sold my car and quickly started blowing parts off the bike only to be followed with a more durable replace part. Right now, everything has been replaced except for the fork and frame, though those have had a flat black repaint. The TT is a little long but everything else fits surprisingly well.

I am now planning to move to China within the year for an indefinite amount of time. I want to build a new bike from the frameset on, while I work at the LBS and have the wholesale pricing. I have no plans to purchase any type of automobile so I really want something that is going to hold up for year round riding and commuting without to much in terms of replacement parts, aside from the normal chain and BB here and there. Aluminum would be preferred but I'd like to keep a fairly relaxed geometry due to some back issues I rightfully earned as a child (shallow pool, concrete floor, diving in head first, etc.)

Obviously I want a SS frame, possibly with Eyelets for a rear mount. I have quite a bit of information recorded for my own use in terms of pricing and availability but I'd like to see what some of you would prefer in my situation. Budget isn't as big of an issue as quality and durability is.

- Brian