What I *really* wanted was to get the Bianchi back on the road. I think it will be a nice bike to do flat, social rides on. No need for a compact double, yet.

In order to get the Bianchi roadworthy, it's getting a tune-up. I have no idea when the last time the grease in the hubs was changed. Ditto for the headset. We're holding off on the bottom bracket overhaul in case I end up going with a compact double.

The Bianchi is also getting new short reach brake levers. If this doesn't give me sufficient stopping power, we'll look into upgrading the brake calipers.

Brake & derailleur cables will also be replaced, as well as the handlebar tape. I had the handlebar tape redone back in 1988, and it has the scrapes & smudges to prove it!

I'm also the high bidder of a 7-speed freewheel with a 34T sprocket. Not sure if it will get me up Nemesis Hill....If not, there's always that Compact Double.

-- Melissa