heh, well that's just great. I'm 37 (and 3 months) so let's just call it even on age. I thought of the wrapped bar too and I think I'm gonna go with it, I'd like to avoid the "numb hands and shoulders for 2 weeks" scenario if possible.
so let me as you another question, as a veteran and about the same age, about the bike. I could run a couple of different setups
1. 29" mtb with road bars, pace carbon fork, prolly go with some shaved down 2.1" tires to make them nearly bald
2. Surly pacer with 32c tires-they say they'll fit
3 Redline aluminum cross bike with 38-40's (have to check on clearance to be sure but something like this)
Any comments would be appreciated! Just to be 100% clear, I'm not goin' for the win, I'm just trying to finish in the time limit so my performance will almost certainly not bump you down in the overall standings. Thanks