Commuting - Salsa Casseroll Build Critique and Wheel ideas

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mattmuffinman
04-11-08, 05:23 AM
Heres what I have so far... any comments?
Im going to be using the bike for commuting, long rides and light touring.

Salsa Casseroll Frameset

Thomson Elite Setback Seat Post

Cane Creek S 3 Aheadset
1" 1/8 Std Black

Shimano 105 5600 OE Front Road Brake

Shimano 105 5600 OE Rear Road Brake

Shimano 105 5505 Unboxed Octalink Triple Chainset

Shimano 105 FC5600 OE Bottom Bracket Cup Set

Shimano 105 CN5600 10-Speed Chain

Shimano 105 5600 OE SS 9/10 Speed Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 5603 OE Triple 10 Speed Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 5600 10 Speed Road Lever Set

Shimano 105 CS5600 OE 10 Speed Cassette

Thomson Elite Road Stem

SKS Chromoplastic Mudguard Set



No wheels yet though, i'm a big guy 6.4" 200+ pounds so thinking 36 spokes in the back wheel but don't really have any clue where to start. Any help appreciated!

Cheers
Matt


barba
04-11-08, 05:25 AM
I don't think your crank and bottom bracket match. The crank is Octalink and the BB is the cups for newer external bearings system.