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Old 04-09-10, 01:29 AM
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i wouldn't get the messenger crankset. when you factor in the cost of the BB you're getting close to the cost of sram omniums ($175 from bikeisland w/ external BB). if not the SRAM s300 are the next step down from omniums (130 bcd instead of 144, chainring on the inside of the spider) but still a much better crankset for the money (~$100 w/BB) than the messengers. also sugino messengers scream tarck.

speaking of tarck... don't get dp18's. their hideous and heavy. the kilo deluxe is a classic looking frame and would be better suited to some box section rims. you can get an open pro to formula wheelset for $209 here: http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=59. if that's more than you want to spend, take a look at the cxp22's for $150 here: http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=58.

good luck with the build!

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