Yup, it's roadworthy again. The Hub's thread-chasing machine worked miracles ($20), and the Shimano cartridge bottom bracket I bought ($25) slipped right in without a hitch. The spindle is a few millimeters shorter than the last one that was in there (I stupidly forgot to bring it with me for comparison purposes), but the chainwheels are plenty far from the frame, so I judge it a win.
And that, combined with the new front end ($5 + a coupon for a free tangerine ice from Starbucks—yay Greasepit), has made the thing a nicer ride than it's probably been since 2002. The new stem and fork have changed the geometry quite a bit, and I think I like it better this way. It's a much more upright posture than it was, and once I tilt the seat back a notch or two, it'll be a pretty relaxed ride. So it'll nicely compliment the next bike I'm planning to get, which will pretty much be all about speed.
OKAY time to pack.
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