For those of us with either self-imposed limitations or can't afford all the typical parts of the CX bike, we should go north this year for the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championshiops, in Seattle. October 22 and 23 will bring the one ringers to a mass gathering of possible mud, but definitley liquid (environmental or consumable). http://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/PinataCorn2_1.jpg Rgister at- http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11037 Registration opened June 1, and they are half full! If you plan to go, please have pitty on the Cow and take him to his true herd, for a family reunion. Moo