Skinny #1 Racing

So I really wanted some tubeless disc wheels for my Azure. Crossmax SLs were at the top of the list, followed by the Stans Olympic ZTRs. The Crossmax are so expensive, so I figured I couldn't afford them. The Stans are a pretty good deal, but I haven't heard too much about them, so I was still a little skeptical. Well, I ended up taking the easy way out by just getting some Stans rim strips with valve stems. Turns out Evan had a set under his bed, so I didn't even have to order them or even pay a lot for them. I already have my wheels set up. I didn't even use sealant, just some tubeless tires I had lieing around the room. I didn't bother getting the tires perfect, cause I think I have some Kendas waiting for me when I get home...

I also decided that I'm going to build a hardtail, because I don't think I'll be racing cross next season. Our conference win yesterday inspired me to want to dominate on the mountain bike next collegiate season. This domination would help if I had both a hardtail and a full suspension. The hardtail is gonna be an Ironhorse Rogue, aluminum frame with carbon seatstays. I'm going to run v-brakes on it, so that I can use my Crossmax SLs. I pretty much have everything I need to build it, except for saddle, stem, and handlebars, which I put an order in for today. I'm getting the new Ritchey WCS 4-Axis stem, which looks really sweet!!!!! I'm also going with the new WCS saddle and some WCS aluminum risers. I still don't trust carbon handlebars, I don't know that I ever will.

My first mountain race of the season is less than two weeks away!!!!! I can't wait. Hopefully I'll have my hardtail built by then so I can have the ever challenging pre race decision.