I had taken the road bike down for repairs when I got my new front wheel. Deore XT hub and a Mavic rim, very nice wheel, I will be getting the rear to match it very soon. In the mean time I have replaced my brake pads, brake cables, and handle bar tape. I also disassembled the drive train for major cleaning and slapped a new chain on there. The new wheel will have to be nine or ten speed compatible, because should I ever want to upgrade my rear derailer nine or ten speeds is the only game in town any more really. Which is fine, I just don't currently have the cash flow to upgrade a new derailer and shifters. I also disabled my brakes from the STI levers that I never use and now they are controlled strictly by my "cross" levers on the flat part of my drops. I also put the finishing touch on the bike and added fenders, I am in the final stages of mounting them as I had to trim some of the V-brace ends up a little, but it is looking pretty slick as of right now and should be fully operational later today.
I think I'll ride to work on Friday. Should make for a good and fun test ride.
