Originally Posted by sfcrossrider

^^^ That would make an awesome ss/cx bike. I wouldn't race fg till you have a few seasons under your belt. Most cx racers will forgive honest mistakes in a race. A new racer on a fg isn't one of them. Also, in ss you'll all be lumped in one cat. You'll be racing against guys/gals who have years of cross experience. If you're slowing them down because you're over your head on a fg... you'll get an earful when the race is over.