Originally Posted by eyefloater
Okay, I'm bored and I could use an opinion or two, so here goes ...
Spring Bike Build (best bang for the buck):
Frameset:
frame - IRO Angus (56cm, black like my future)
fork - Bike Works NYC straight blade - or - dig through the pile of used forks at work
Wheelset:
rims - Mavic CXP33 (silver, 32/32)
hubs - Formula (silver, fixed / free, 120mm)
spokes - DT Revolution (silver, 2/1.5/2)
nipples - brass
tires - Vittoria Rubino (black like my future, 23mm)
Drivetrain:
cranks - Miche Primato Pista (165mm)
chainring - 48 tooth (1/8")
bottom bracket - Miche Primato Pista (107mm)
chain - KMC Z510HX (1/8")
sprocket - EAI 17 tooth (1/8")
freewheel - White Industries 16/18 double freewheel (3/32" I'm assuming, 1/8" if I can get it)
lockring - Dura-Ace
pedals - MKS GR-9 + MKS mini clips - or - Crank Brothers Eggbeaters SL
Ass Bucket:
saddle - Selle Italia SLR
seatpost - Kalloy aero Campagnolo rip-off
Cockpit:
headset - Shimano 105, Ultegra ... something w/ a cartridge bearing - suggestions?
stem - threaded ... depends on bars - suggestions?
bars - dunno ... "won" an eBay auction for some Mavic pursuit bars, but the seller disapeared
grips - cheesy Keirin grips
brake - Tektro ... dual pivot caliper ... RX 40, RX 20G, 423AG (silver) - suggestions?
brake lever - Tektro cyclocross (silver)
Looks like a sweet build. I would suggest a Campy B.B. instead of the Miche....The miche B.B. is a really cheap unit and they have a tendency to creak...I think because of the dual adjustable cup design. Most of the folks I know running Miche cranks are using Campy for the B.B. and have had much better results with it. Miche does offer an upgraded B.B. over the Primato unit...If you go with Miche you may want to consider that one.
The Shimano headset is a pretty good choice...they are pretty durable and itès easy to get replacement bearings for em when they wear out.