Originally Posted by
Alan@TreeFort
By the way, I just picked up the CAADX Rival, it uses the same frame as the 105. It is amazing, went out on a 25 mile gravel road ride the other day and it is awesome - super snappy, light, and comfortable. With everything stock and adding fenders, it is just over 22 lbs.
Now, that didn't make the OP more anxious, did it. He's got to be chomping at the bit after that statement.
My last bike that I purchased from a LBS was about last year and it came with black canti brakes on the front and silver on the back. I had to wait for a new set of brakes to be sent. But I purchased it in Oct. and didn't expect to pick it up until spring so he had plenty of time to fix any problems. But it ended up that the LBS didn't pull it out of the box until I called and told them I was going to pick it up.
Also when I was working at the shop, it took me about 1-2 hours to assemble a bike. But I did this as a fun job to do after my real job and I was paid $10 a bike and I took my time, I always figured that it is better to take my time than rushing and making mistakes.