Originally Posted by bbattle

I'm going to throw out a suggestion to the OP: get a new Bianchi San Jose. Strip the frame, send it off for new custom paintjob. Get killer new wheelset, Thomson Masterpiece seatpost, Cinelli carbon handlebars, new stem, Chris King headset, Reynolds carbon fork, Campagnolo Pista crankset, Brooks saddle, etc. Hondo hammered steel fenders, custom rack or top of the line messenger bag.