Megan's best friend's new husband used to be a Wheelsmith and Team USA mechanic. He is moving with his corporate management job to Tejas and last night gave me a frame he built. Super nice; Ritchey Pro Logic AL, lots of high-end touches, Mavic bb and bare bare sad naked no paint ugly.

This bike probably won't roll until Spring '07, as I intend on pimping it out with Campy and a dedicated wheelset. This bike will never see rain.

Any advice as to paint? It needs to be eclectic, high-quality and cheap. With my current state of finances it won't see any of my money until Sept short of an unexpected windfall.

ok - that bike sounds so nice. I'll check out the Raleigh tonight, but this sounds more interesting.

I've got a powdercoated fixed right now, but I'm really not that happy with the paint. I think you'd get a much nicer finish going to a small paint shop. I know a guy in vancouver who has one in his house that I've been meaning to send my frame to. If I ever get on that, I'll let you know - shouldn't be pricy.

paul from magnolia's (dewalt? sp?) roomate was telling me that he used to work at a powder coating place in auburn/kent area, and if i ever needed anything to talk to him.. i think he could either get really good deals, or something, i was drunk and dont remember straight.

ask paul for his number maybe, local and worth checking out for price