Originally Posted by nelson249
Cool. I can see your point. In any case, you will not be disappointed when you get the bike built up how you want it. Post some pics when you get it done.
I definately will
And humbug, that is exactly what my girlfriend has been telling me . . . and I agree, I can totally get too caught up in these things -- but it's so FUN!!! Anyway, I can't wait to put the order in for this thing.
So far my thinking has changed a bit, here is what I have planned now:
Frame/Fork: cross check
Headset: Chris King NoThreadSet 1-1/8" threadless, red (thought I'd spend here as advised)
Stem: I dunno, the CC complete comes with a "Tahoma 1-1/8" threadless. Forged. Black" so I may go with that
Handlebars: I'm going to check out the Nashbar 7075 Lite at my LBS as recommended by moxfyre
Handlebar wrap: also will check this at LBS
Shift/Brake Levers: STIs, probably Shimano 105 ST-5510 unless there is a cheaper alternative that is as good.
Brakes: probably Avid Shorty 4s
Bottom Bracket: probably 105s
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 5500 double
Crankset: 105 FC5502 172.5mm 39-53 (I can get a good deal on this, just worried that 172.5 is too long and that the gear ratios aren't right)
Rear Derailleur: straying from the LX/XT advice and going 105 - 5600 on 9-speed (it says it is 10/9 speed compatible) - I can get it cheap.
Cassette: 105 HG70 9 speed 12-25 cassette
Pedals: my friend suggested eggbeaters that can be used with or without the shoes
Saddle: Brooks B17
Hubs: that fit the rims . . . .
Rims: Velocity Deep Vs are looking good
Tires: I want 25-30mm non-knobby tires, hopefully red. Tufo C Diamond D28 Clincher Tubular Cyclocross (red); Conti Grand Prix 4season 700x28c Blk DuraSk, Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x 23c!! Red, Pana T-Serv 700x28 Kev Black, also 32mm . . .
Remaining questions: hubs+rims+tires? gear ratios 39-53 and 12-25? bottom bracket? 105 - 5600 on 9-speed? what bank to knock over?