Might I be an exception to the rule? I am enjoying the anticipated returns from building a Scott CR1 Pro with brand spanking 6700 along with some new Thompson and 3T components, an old but trusty saddle and coveted Psimet wheels. Coming from a Tarmac with old 105, I feel I've jumped way ahead of my game. Returns; built my first rig ground up, in exactly the spec's I wanted and at a stitch under $3K. And a big +1 to the 6700. And grams? I'm a 214lb hunk-a-burnin-love.