I love the frame-the set your getting weighs 6 lbs (light) I did have to clean some paint off the bottom bracket threads but that was it. I have a 2 speed carbon crank set in front and a 10 speed titanium gears in back. I used 700c X 23 rims. I did replace the fork with a carbon one off Ebay for $68 , it was half the weight off the original fork. My bike completed weighs 16LBS ! and it cost me less than $500. To cut the cost I used bar end shifters and regular brake levers, I couldn't see paying $300-400 just to shift and stop. they work great and it makes my bike more custom than a bike off the rack. If you like some pictures I can send some.