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Why is this in the "should i" thread?

Another retroactive "should I"

buy first ask questions later.

Should I get some Fizik tape tomorrow or should I get some cinelli cork?

Depends on the feel and how much padding you like. I like Fizik and wear gloves with them. I don't really like spongy tape.

Fizik.

Need to build up a new rear wheel, so wh not build up a set.
Should I build up a set of TB14s or Archetypes for my Kazane track bike?

both are sexy wheels, i love my tb14s sooooo much. i say go tb14, would look on your bike.

Archetypes. Those are mean track wheels. That sweet rim shape is low profile and still aero.

Should I go with black saddle/tape?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8...008dc33a_z.jpg
The tape in the picture is a mock up

Yes.

Should I convert an old road bike I'm being given for free as a beater? The investment would be no more than $50-70.

Yes.

Should I invest in a Wabi Classic frame for under 400, or should I buy a higher end aluminum frame like a Bianchi Super Pista for around 800.

The wabi is probably lighter, which has been your main concern.

The wabi is much heavier than the super pista, no?

I'd sooner get the wabi.

I doubt that by a long shot.

Me too. Super Pistas are tanks.

Direct from the wabi website -

"Weight, frame/fork only: (5.7lb)"

Pistas run 5.1 pounds.

The Wabi probably has an ~800g fork, like most steel frames. You can easily cut a pound off that using a modern full carbon fork, which will be easy to do because the Wabi has a 1-1/8th headtube.

Ah, I see! That's a good point, I didn't think of the fork. Why do super pistes weigh so much?

Heavy, Sensible, Overhyped. Pick two.

I'll take sensible (x2).