Looks like an interesting project. I've got a road bike with a carbon & 853 Reynolds steel combination. It's a very forgiving combination. Hope you relish the end product.
__________________
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831