Seems more like taking care of business

Could be. But like I qualified -- be darn sure there's no accountability involved with the "anonymous" whistleblower line...

Black or carbon spacers on the caadillac?

Black. For some reason, carbon spacers always look bad to me.

Yeah... I have a carbon spacer sitting above the X2, and I'm really not diggin' it.

Should I get a nice open pro & dura ace wheelset, or get a cheaper novatech and deep v's as well as a sram omnium?

novatech and deep v's with a sugino 75 crankset.

what should i get myself for christmas?

new drivetrain (crankset/cog/ring/chain) and seatpost or freight baggage rolltop (im running out of room in my messenger bag)

What are you currently rolling on? and how seriously do you need a bigger bag?

current parts are
eighthinch seatpost from my scrambler
origin8 crankset
eighthinch cog/ring
kmc 410 chain

bag isnt entirely necessary, but im kindof over the whole "messenger bag flopping around on my back" thing, and it would allow me to fit things like more food and clothes in it
plus, custom shiz

Now that I think of it... I have no ****in clue what you ride....


Fill me in.

nvm... link in sig. one sec.

I think your bike is fine the way it sits, you definitely have room to upgrade, but nothing seems necessary.

If you need a bag, you need a bag.

i wouldnt say i need either one if im being honest

havent bought anything for myself in a while so im in need of some retail therapy

I think the bag would be a more noticeable change.

Should I order a Surly Pacer or a Soma Smoothie to replace my Allez?

If you set it up similar to the one in the picture then my vote goes to the smoothie.

It's going to be built with the standard 4130 fork for now, full Rival, Thomson post, Ritchey stem, FSA Wing Pro bars and Mavic Cosmic Elites.

Should I get a Alpina carbon fork for my Leader? the steel fork is pretty damn heavy.

No. Stop picking your bike up and ride it.

If you want to spend your money on something that actually matters, get lighter wheels.

I just did.
Saw it for $90 on pedalroom, Only reason I ask

Is 80 dollars a good price to pay for a used chris king inset?

No. I've paid as low as $50 for one second hand. And as silly as it is, the color of a king headset dictates the price as well. Most expensive = sotto voce/ black, cheapest = pink.

Oops, just got a black one for 80. But I guess thats still better than 150.

Its definitely fair. Don't lose sleep over it.