[QUOTE=islenska]lots of questions here and no responses....i'm guessing thats because your questions are not necessarily simple, and also because some of them could have been answered by doing some searching.

Thanks for responding Islenska, I realize my questions are mostly subjective ie: the air pressure and brake issues . I posted only after searching the forum archives and not really find anything helpful.

I completed the build last night with the 50X34 compact crank, and I have installed the cross levers after figuring, as you say, the added weight is well worth the convenience

I plan on a little training tonight before my first race on Sunday. I'll play with the air pressure a bit and hopefully avoid the dreaded snake bite.

Thanks again for your input.

'Rasher