building Keiko

after juggling some financial stuff, it looks like I'm going to be starting the build process on the Orca next week. I talked to the shop guy* today, and he gave me the same numbers he gave me on Thursday. This confused me, I guess because I thought that he was going to do a quote on specific components...otherwise, why ask me to get back with him on Monday or Tuesday? Then again, maybe he was asking me to bring the bike in on Monday or Tuesday, and I just misunderstood? Hell, I don't know. I feel all insecure and high-maintenance right now. And also kind of dorky.

Whatever the case, turnaround time on the build will be at least a week, which means that I'm going to have to do it in phases. I think that phase 1 is going to be simply getting the Pilot back to its stock parts, so that I can still ride while the new bike is being assembled, and sell the old bike more quickly afterward. Phase 2 will be the actual build and fit, which I was happy to hear is included in the build price.

I may see about disassembling (or would that be re-assembling?)Amelia this week...it shouldn't cost too much, since it's just moving a cassette from one wheel to another and swapping handlebars. If I had the tools and even a shred of mechanical ability, I'd do it myself. :)

Song of the Day: Brand New Key (link removed)

The chorus of this song has been running through my head all morning...no idea why. Also, I love the Dollyrots' album title...if I ever put out a CD, that's totally what I'd want it to be called. :)

*I could probably use names here, honestly, because anyone who lives in the area has likely already figured it out, and those who live elsewhere have no reason to care. I'm a big, fat Google-chicken, though, so I'm going to continue to be vague.