I spent the next month or two getting the parts together—buying from Wheels off Bloor, eBay, and friends ... I think I might sell this bike and build up a Ritchey Swiss Cross Disc—maybe next year.

The Swiss Cross cyclocross bike is named after Thomas ... Although a bit high off the ground, with a pair of slicks, it's also quite at home on the road, and could easily be your road bike and help ...