desertdork, I wish you the best of luck with the bike. There's certainly nothing wrong with your wanting to give Rivendell the chance to make it right, either. I have to admit I wasn't in the best of moods when I posted above. I do respect GP and the fact that he makes a living at something he's passionate about. FWIW, regardless of what Rivendell knew or didn't know when they shipped the frame, I would definitely have a word with the shop who installed the bb in your new, expensive, frame. They should have informed you immediately that the threading wasn't right-