Most of the components have been ordered but many are coming from Europe so the pace of this build will be dictated by the speed of the delivery process. The frame and headset have been riding around in a brown panel van all day and are due to visit my living room very soon.
The US dollar is pretty strong against the weakening euro right now, so much so that this build will cost around 20% less than ordering from domestic outlets alone, even considering the 5% import tax on bike parts coming into the US. A second reason for looking to Europe is the bike will be more European in style. Americans tend to think there are about eight countries in the whole world and only two types of bikes, road racing bikes and mountain bikes. This bike will lean heavily toward the more European trekking/touring style and will be a car replacement/commuter/light touring contraption.
I'm going to stand by the front window and watch for Mr. UPS. Will post unboxing pics once I have a box to unbox.
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