Quote Originally Posted by Wahine View Post
It's not about being good or brave. I'm totally worried about "having to live up to the bike" now.

The build is on hold. Turns out the people that shipped it to my friend some how missed shipping the headset and downtube cable guides. They are trying to *find* them. Ugh. This frame is such that you need the specialized parts, nothing else will fit. I might be in for a bit of a wait.

If that is something that is really worrying you, take a clinic once you have your bike. It may save you a lot of learning curve. If you are down in Oregon, check out the Dirt Series, I am pretty sure they do Hood River every year.