What I'm racing on.....

For the 2009 cyclo-cross season I am riding a Redline Conquest Team. I have two matching bikes with only a couple of suttle equipment differences. My bikes are spec'd with TRP Euro brakes which I have come to love. Very tough to beat in both cost, set up, and perfomance. Nobody else comes close. The bikes are equipped with a full Shimano Dura-Ace drive train, which has been very dependable over the last couple of seasons. Stems, handlebars, and seat posts by Full Speed Ahead(FSA). I do run Shimano XTR pedals which is a contrast to most other Northwest 'crossers that chose either Time or Crank Brothers. I love my pedals and the adjustability and cleat consistancy they provide. I run basically three different tire selections. The first one being Challenge Grifo 32mm tubulars. These are most often used and tend to be my lightest set up. My other option is two clincher models whick inlcude; the Hutchinson Bull Dogs (meaty with good knobs) or the lower resistance/fast rolling Hutchinson Pirahna.
I have been fortunate enough to ride Redlines for the last 3 seasons, and I have been very surprised and happy. The quality of ride, snappiness, dependability, weight, and costs make this a very worthy racing frame. Special thanks go to Tim Ruttledge and everyone at SBS for giving me the opportunity to ride a true American cyclo-cross tradition. Thanks for the support.