Hustling

Been like a month since I updated this blog. Can't believe how fast time flies when you're working your butt off. Anyway, I have been pretty busy and can't help but say that life is moving fast. I am training hard and have lost 26lbs since I left Broadnet. Thank god I am done with corporate life. I don't know what's next or even have an answer, however I remain positive that the future is bright. Lots of things to be thankful. Today I drank a great lager beer, hanged with some friends, and ended up tucked in my bed. I am thankful for the sunset, the buzz on my head, and the peace of solace right here in this little trailer of mine. Can't say it is perfect but when is life perfect anyway.

So onto my ramblings. I am starting the wheel build on the Cannondale Rush to sell it soon. Not my size but it was a leftover from the ex. For the wheelset, something cheap. I was thinking WTB stuff. Glad to recover my money from that. Once it is sold and in the bank, I am going to start building the Ramble Tamble 29er up. It should be a simple build. Here is the dream build.

Fork - Custom handmade rigid fork from Anvil Bikeworks. (Painted to match)
Frame - Van Dessel Ramble Tamble 29er
Hubs - American Classic
Spokes - DT Swiss
Rims - Stans ZTR
Rubber - Maxxis Larsen rear and Crossmark front
Brakes - Avid BB7
Stem - Titec Carbon Pluto 110mm
Handlebar - Answer Carbon Flat
Crank - FSA V-Drive
Seat Post - Titec Carbon Pluto
Seat - Van Dessel Road Seat
Headset - Cane Creek
Chain - SRAM High Grade

I plan to use this bike in the coming fall riding season. I want to use it for cross racing and eventually the elusive snow bike race series in Leadville. After that, I plan to transition to gears, front shocks, and all that sexiness. 2011 will be a hardtail year for Leadman, however right now it is all delicious on the FS Jersey Devil.

I am also in the process of buying a road bike to replace the Six 13. I wanted a Raleigh Rx 1.0 but they are sold out for a while. I was torn between a Yeti ARC-X and a Cannondale Six 5 carbon. The Yeti would be more versatile, however it sucks not riding what we sell at my shop. Got so much to do and this is only the section devoted to racing, bikes, and beer. :(