I just got back from my first real ride on the Black Lightning. I can say that it's worlds better than the bike it's essentially replacing, the Fuji Espree. (You can see where the wheels came from )


Luck would have it that I rode by a crime scene where all the neighbors where standing around and I met a fellow cyclist just coming back from his ride. Our conversation led to the upgrades that I'm planning to do to the Lightning. He then shows me a take off wheel set he has from his Madone.
The wheels are similar to these except the spokes have a different pattern. (paired)


He said he would sell me the wheelset with skewers (no cassette) along with an Ultegra front derailleur for $200.00 Is this a good deal?
The rear hub is a ten speed. Will this wheel fit into the cannondale chainstays? Also, can I use 9 speed components? Will a 5700 105 RD work?
Sorry for all of the questions. I'm just glad luck was on my side. It seems that the Black Lightning brings me luck at the misfortune of others I'll have to use this power only for good.