haha.
1,200 for 105/LX and dura-ace barcons might not be worth 1,200 to you, banzai jet jockey, but GOOD LUCK trying to build up a touring Riv for 1,200. 1,200 bucks gets you a riv touring FRAME, with a 1" threaded fork. Grant will throw in a case of snob, no extra charge....
I think he'd encourage you to go 8 speeds as well.....