Road Cycling - Build Kit Recommendation

I'm helping a buddy build his bike and he is in a hurry. I found this kit at Pricepoint and think it's a good place to start - anybody want to add their 2 cents? Any weak links here that should be changed out? How about other Ultegra based kits from other online retailers - suggestions?

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/12590-125_SHIUL8_KIT-3-Parts-135-Build-Kits/Shimano-Ultegra-Build-Kit-6500.htm

55/Rad

It looks like a pretty nice setup.

You might want to take a look at Colorado Cyclist's Build Kits (http://www.coloradocyclist.com/common/products/displayproductlist_v2.cfm?&CGRFNBR=293&CRPCGNBR=293&TextMode=0&CI=1,225). Although similar in price some of the components are different.


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Ed

It all looks like a pretty solid mix to me. I personally would switch to a SRAM or Wipperman chain but that's just me. You might also want to check that the front derailleur mounting is the right kind. The kit specifies braze-on which means no clamp will be supplied. I think the dropdown allows you to specify if you want a clamp or not so make sure you've checked that. The only other personal items I myself might have issue with are the saddle and possibly the handlebar shape but these are things you really can't figure out until you've built the bike and ridden it a while. And of course, make sure the wheels are properly tensioned after you get them.

You might want to take a look at Colorado Cyclist's Build Kits (http://www.coloradocyclist.com/common/products/displayproductlist_v2.cfm?&CGRFNBR=293&CRPCGNBR=293&TextMode=0&CI=1,225). Although similar in price some of the components are different.

Hmmm... the Ultegra double kit is a nicer kit than the Pricepoint one. And it's cheaper. I couldn't find the link to the FSA upgrade however. What's included and how much more is it?

Thanks guys - The Colorado kit is worth looking into. Here's how I see the differences - the Pricepoint kit has Mavic OP's with Ultegra hubs and cheap house brand bars, stem and saddle. The Colorado kit has Velomax Circuit Comps with Ritchey Pro bar and stem and a house brand saddle.

So the question is - how good are the Velomax wheels? I'm not familiar with them.

Here's the link to the upgrade - http://www.coloradocyclist.com/common/products/productdisplay2_v2.cfm?PRRFNBR=32958&CGRFNBR=293&CRPCGNBR=293&CI=1,225,293&TextMode=0

55/Rad

Both kits are good choices but I would have to lean more towards the 2nd kit with the Velomax wheels. These are very fine wheels. I ride American Classic 420's but my brother and about five other friends use Velomax wheels and they all would not switch them for any other wheels. They are nearly bullet proof and the bearings are melted butter smooth.

I vote for kit #2.

I also agree with everyone else, I think the Colorado Cyclist has the better deal, better wheelset, more namebrand stuff and $100 less.