Yes, it's quite sad but after my search for a commuter, I come across all these bikes that need homes on craigslist, etc and I have the urge to give them a home! :P

And as much as I loved the Trek 7.2 FX WSD, I could hardly justify spending $400 (without lights, fenders, kickstand, etc) ON SALE for a bike that I would feel bad about putting/having/exposing to the outside :P

Plus, compared to my satisfaction with my newly acquired Trek 830 (love it), the Trek 7.2 FX was hardly worth the extra expense for me Plus I want to get some maintenance under my belt I'm the sort of person who usually learns everything about a topic before engaging in it but my road bike was a gift so I didn't have time So I'm learning as I go...which is okay. :P

As far as pictures go...I'm not sure there will be enough difference to differentiate a "before" and "after" but it is an awesome idea and I will attempt to do it Maybe I'll end up impressing myself....oooo