I live in a very flat part of the U.Sand we only have two seasons here; blistering hot summers, and wet, cold wintersI need a bike that is very low maintenance and can stand up to being left out in the elementsIt also needs to light so I can carry it up stairsI'll be using it on pavement and asphalt in all kinds of weather, and I'll have to negotiate curbs, potholes, and loose gravelWhat frame geometry would yield a better ride? Would steel hold up to the elements or should I go for aluminum? What makes should I consider? How important is the quality of the bottom bracket, crank, headset, and hubs? Would a carbon fiber fork be appropriate for this application? Will a carbon seat post reduce perceived vibration?
corian is a good counter top to have in a starter home its more expensive then laminate and not as expensive as granite or silestone but it has alot of the same benefits and it wont be too over the top for a starter homeand if your looking for stylish cabinets that arent too over the top in price ikea is a pretty good deal i have even seen them used in high end remodelsso keep that in mind and good luck in whatever you choose
Granite or nothingThe price of one countertop is tiny in comparison to the cost of the entire house.
