Thanks Man! Just placed the order.

Quote: That is a beautiful bike! Good job dude!

Regarding floor pumps, I'd recommend the Topeak Joe Blow. I personally use one myself. Excellent pump!

All of them do have fender eylets front and rear. BMC is a reputable brand around Europe. Boardman retails only in the UK I believe. I'd recommend the BMC Deore-SLX build because MTB components withstand more abuse than the road components. Road components are a bit light weight.   But...

Mine's in the basement store room, along with all the tools & spares.

Quote: I strongly second that!

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Quote: At least where I live. Seems like your day is full of jumping the red lights!

Quote: We have dedicated bike paths & more are being built in the Île-de-France region. We don't have to pay extra or need permission to bring bikes on regional trains(except in Metro lines). Most of the cyclists obey road rules & we seldom get harassed by motorists. The public cycle...

Thank god France is bicycle friendly!!

If you live in France, bike parts prices are cheaper in this site:   http://www.alltricks.fr/vtt/pedaliers-boitiers/pedaliers-manivelles-9v/shimano-pedalier-complet-deore-9v-hollowtech-ii-fc-m590-223244-175mm-boitier-310-1173.html   They also have a store in St. Quentin-en-Yvelines where...

Quote: I don't know about this particular frame, but Surly has many loyal riders among the mountain bike community.    Check out this forum for more info if you like. MTBR is equal to Head-Fi in the mountain bike world. http://forums.mtbr.com/

Quote: How about something like these:   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=80998   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=84760   http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/urban/product/review-vitus-vee-1-29-13-46662

FLAC & MP3 320kb/s no point going lower

A belt drive bike sold by a local sports mega store. Couldn't find any reviews though! http://www.go-sport.com/cycle/velo/velo_ville/black-belt-1131996   http://www.chok-technologic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=58