Just got a quick wee point.
I looked up Blair in the shorter oxford english dictionary (2 huge volumes) and I found this.
Blair: To make loud unfocused noises.
In fact almost everyone else uses different brake set up, it's actually quite smart the other way, using most peoples stronger hand for the more important brake.
I haven't got a clue about the lever but the spokes include the thread. Park make a special tool for measuring spokes.
Oh and the search and FAQ wouldn't hurt. :(
Don't bother, stick with you front disc. I have a front vee and a rear one for that matter. I love them to bits, but I think I'll be going for the disc upgrade, as they apparently have more modulation, in the summer.
I think it means that the good rate of interest is only availabel if the item you are using the finance on is being sold to you at the RRP aka any sale item will cost more in finance,