Check Please!

I could come up with these titles all day. Last night my bonus check (too easy) went through the bank and I sat down to heat up some plastic. I ended up ordering from five different sites to get all the parts I need. Below are the changes from my original post:

- I never listed any tires on the build list, but I ended up with Schwalbe Marathons (700x28) from Wall Bike. Thinner than the planned 700x30s or 32s I wanted to run, but easy enough to switch when I need new tires.

- I skipped ordering the cross top brake levers (interrupters) to meet my initial budget of $1,200. I will order them at a later date I'm sure.

- I dropped the Time ATAC Pedals in order to try out flat pedals for the first time in almost ten years. If I hate the flats I can always order some more ATACs.

- I still have no handlebar tape solution, both Rivendell and Velo Orange are out of green. I guess I will go with black or white until they get green back in stock.

- I end up with no orders from Peter White, while his inventory is nice ordering from him seemed like a chore (telephone, how about I telegraph my order in). I had planned to order a front dérailleur and bottom bracket from him and ended up getting them from Universal Cycles instead.

There are a few things listed and not listed that I still need to pick up. While not crucial to the ride they will be soon enough...

- King Waterbottle Cages
- Front and Rear Racks 1, 2, 3
- Fenders 1, 2, 3
- Frame Pump
- Lights 1, 2, 3

Site Watch
Ever since my days of mountain bike racing when I read Bicycling Magazine on my lunch breaks, I have have been searching for something better. Dirt Rag always seemed like a good choice and I just might start up a subscription one day. I just stumbled upon Urban Velo and skimmed some of their articles. I don't know if it is the form or function that is drawing me in just yet, but it seems like it is worth my time.