I'm no heroine for doing my own wrenching, I'm the bike mechanic in this household. DH is a really nice guy but just doesn't get the concept of preventative maintenance.

The good news (really good news) in all of this is that I get a new wheelset out of the deal. As long as I had to have a new rear wheel built up, I decided to have a new front wheel built up as well. After 12,000 miles, I think it is probably time to get a new front braking surface.