Originally Posted by chaadster

I think the Ritchey posts and stems (especially the stems) are hard to beat in white when it comes to price/weight ratio. Also, the graphics are largely subdued, which I think will unify the look. I initially had an FSA white alu post on this-- I forget the model-- but while the mast was white, the head was black, which looked janky to me. It's the same head on the SLK carbon post I have now, but the black UD carbon looks a lot better with it.

Blue road hubs seem to have gone out of favor in recent years; aside from the pricey Chris Kings, nothing comes immediately to mind. Are you looking at the '13 Venturi with it's lighter, frostier blue, or the old '12 frame? I think the '13 hue of blue is less tolerant of shade differences-- aesthetically speaking-- than the '12, so if you can't find a matching blue, black is always in fashion. The DT 350 hubs are black with bold white graphics, which would look cool, or the higher end DT 240s in white with bold black graphics would be sweet, too, and totally harmonious with Velocity rims in white.

I'm running the FSA Wing Pro Compact aluminum handlebar in white, but you'll find lots of choices for that part.

I don't know anything about SRAM stuff, but being able to use the Stages is a good reason to go for the Rival crank. I was a little bummed to learn that the Stages didn't work on carbon arms.

Have fun, and keep us apprised of the build!