I've been cycling for a couple of years now and with my Caad 3 feeling a little out of date (also a little small) and having lost 40lbs since, I'm going to reward myself with a new bike . Oh, and I've decided to build it too, which I've never done before...

My goal is to see if I can piece together a nice bike without breaking the bank (my budget is around $1600). Also, to gain the knowledge on how everything works and be able to fix whatever problems I come across since I'll have the tools (no brainer, right?). I hope have the project finished before spring.

Here's the list of components. Ill put the price I paid next to them as I get them.

Purchased:
Frame: Cannondale Caad 9 58cm (used $440 via Ebay)
Fork: Cannondale Premium fork (included with frame)
Shifters: 105 5700 (used, $170 via ebay)
Cranks: Ultegra 6700 50/34 (new, $160 via Ebay)
BB: Wheels manufacturing BB30 Adapter (new, $36 via LBS)
Brakes: 105 5700 (new, $70 via Ebay)
Cassette: Ultegra 6700 11-28 ($70)
Cables: Yokozuna Brake and derailleur cables ($40)
Handlebars: FSA Pro Wing compact ($50)
Rear Derailleur: Ultegra 6700 (new, $60 via Ebay)
Front Derailleur: Shimano 5700 (new, $30 via Ebay)
Chain: KMC X10.93 (new,$25 via ebay)
Front Hub: DTSwiss 350 32h (new, $70 via Ebay)
Rear Hub: DTSwiss 240s 32h (used, $170 via Ebay)
Spokes: DTSwiss Competition (??)
Rims: DTSwiss 585 (new, 109 each, $218 via LBS)

Labor: ($100)



Total (updated 3/6/12):$1869 (~$275 over budget)


Still need: (updated 4/2/12)

Pedals:?
Seatpost: ?
Saddle: ?
Stem: ?






Would be great to hear suggestions on any of the ones I haven't purchased yet, or I guess just any in general. I'll try to get some pics up soon .