• Is this bike for racing?

    Some thoughts:

    Are there any UST CX tyres? A quick google doesn't yield much. From my MTB experience UST is a bit meh. Weighty compared to Stans with no obvious advantage.

    I'd lean towards Iron Cross rims for CX, but they are race rims, so if this bike is just for mucking about then Crest would be a better option. Or even A23s. Sorry if that's not what you want to hear.

    If you do run the UST rims then you'll need valves. You can cough up for the UST specific ones or just cut out some decent valves from a sacrificial inner tube. You'll need sealant if you go down that route, but I run UST tyres with sealant anyway. I like to make heavy things heavier ;)

    You'll need a GXP bb for the Red crank - there's a GXP converter for CK and Hope 24mm BBs but what's the point when the GPX BB seems pretty bomb proof out of the box. Make sure you get the BB shell faced.

    Tape: Lizard Skins, obvs

    Saddle: whatever you like. I like my Gobi Carbon, but the dent it made in my pocket...

    Bars: again it's personal, but compacts with a well contoured top work well for me.

    It would be worth hitting up Soul regarding his experience with Hylex.

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