Thanks for the help, Adam. If it's not any trouble, a close up of the rear drop-outs would be nice. I was wondering if you used a cro-mo or an aluminum fork. How does steel fork work with AL frame? Based on pics I've seen, looks like the Nashbar cyclocross frame is more of a matte black. Is the mtn frame more of a gloss black? Looks to be that in your pics. I could be wrong though. Also, what kind of fenders are those on your bike?