wheelset and fork will set you back, what, like $250? doesn't sound like much of a deal anymore.

Should I go out and try to destroy the rear wheel before setting up the new rear wheel, or keep it as a spare?

Spare is good. I mean, what happens if something bad happens to the new one?

Should I.... put cantilever brakes or vbrakes on my Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno? What would you prefer if you were gonna buy it?

I would choose the style of bars and brake levers to use, that will decide for you.

flat bars (well, riser bar) and i have both vbrake and canti compatible levers on hand.

I would go with V brakes, just my opinion.

V-brakes for west coasties.

Used Dura Ace PD-7810 pedals for $65 with cleats? Seems like a good deal to me but what do you guys think?

yus

Yes! Jump at it!

They regularly go for ~$80+ on ebay...

thx (and Steev too :) )

should I strip my steel frame and hit it with a gloss clear coat or paint it off white? i'll be running it with a brown brooks and hopefully matching bar tape on my bullhorns.

so raw vs white

white if you're going to matchy match the brown brooks.

should i:

used time atac alium for $25

or

used eggbeaters for $30

experiences or opinions?

Haven't used either, but, there's plenty of complaints about durability of Crank Bros stuff out there, little griping about the Times.

Never used Eggbeaters, but after so much time on ATACs I can't imagine using a pedal with no platform would be fun.

ATACs

good points, ive heard nothing but good things about time and really never heard a "i love my eggbeaters"

now:

disc (mech) or canti?

Cantis for east coasties.

atac

and disc

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/...psafcced45.jpg

Zero setback post, or no? I think it's going to be on the extremes of both ends of the spectrum.

Nah, you're fine.

Stop trying to spend my money.

Is the seat where it needs to be?

If yes, then you do not need. If no, then you need.

The seat is in the right place, I just wanted to make sure that its ok on the end of the rails.

As long as you're still on the flats of the rails you're fine.

I have the same seat post. do you have any problems with the rear bolt getting loose after a few rides?

Oops, wrong thread. But I might as well ask here too. :)

Will a Sugino XD2 crankset be a notable upgrade over my current Sturmey Archer FCT-20? I can get a set with a 44t chainring and chainguard, and 42t spare ring for €50. It'll definitely look better on my bike, but I'm not sure if it will have any impact performance-wise?

And is a chainguard cool? Or will it impair my skidz and street-cred?

3T? Um, its happened once, but I used a torque wrench after that time, and its been fine.

Should I pick this up for $125?

http://martinsburg.craigslist.org/bik/3768296127.html