Hey MJH2,

The cable stop comes from the fork to help minimize chatter. It's standard on the frame. The TRP pads are kind of a puzzle to adjust. I am not sure I have it right as I haven't put it through it's paces yet but plan to at CX practice tonight. Yep, forte/titan wheels and I am going to get my CX rubber now.

I'll trim the stem and clean up the install after I get some saddle time on her. Think I need a black saddle.

Lookin good! See ya at the races!

First workout last night ... um ... wow. Cyclocross is a redline fest to the max. Unfortunately the power meter doesn't register running up hills so SST is way off. Knee held up well so far.

Cyclocross is like a TT on grass with a bunch of little sprints at max effort. If you do it right, it doesn't feel even a little bit good.

If you made it through the practice without an extremely sharp pain in your lower back, you're ahead of me, though.

Here are some nicer shots.


http://www.pbase.com/image/128046030/original.jpg



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http://www.pbase.com/image/128046032/original.jpg



http://www.pbase.com/image/128046029/original.jpg



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http://www.pbase.com/image/128046033/original.jpg

Uhh... a cross bike is only a cross bike when there is mud, grass, straw, dirt and blood hanging of the bike. ;)