Hell, while we're talking darkside, there's my Fuji Finest, all nine-speed Ultegra. Built it deliberately as a crash course in catching up with all that missed technology - and it's turned into my second favorite rider in terms of mileage, after the Magneet.

For my next step downward . . . . . . . current project is a '99 Trek 2000T. Yes, aluminum. Had it together for the past few weeks, the finish on the frame is an absolute wreck to the point that I won't ride it in public. Hits the powdercoater in about two weeks once the decals arrive.

I'm doing it as a replica Mavic neutral support bike.

Guess the carbon fiber frame isn't too far off now.