tighter geometry?

lookin at the specs between the kilo and messenger, the only "by the numbers" difference in frame geometry is literally only a few millimeters here and there. (bb drop is 2 mm diff... wheelbase is maybe 10 mm diff... standover is a few mm diff. imo, totally splitting hairs.)

so.. if im going to be riding in snow/slush conditions at all... brakes for the win. also helps with the more utilitarian aspects i want/need for this bike.

getting a TT and later customizing it sounds intriguing, but i'll pass. I'd rather keep one stock bike in the proverbial "stable" and then bring in a nicer, more customized one, as opposed to having just one nice one. that way i'll always have something to ride based on conditions and in the future, be able to choose the "any day / work" vs the "its a treat to ride / love like a son" bike.... the messenger i'd love like... a *******-child perhaps.

wow. that was particularly mean actually... both actual ******* children, and my future bike. i love all bikes and children equally.

but yeah. sounds like a plan?

oh... last question... anyone know offhand if the messenger can maybe possibly handle cyclocross tires?