Originally Posted by khuon
The frame should be okay but I would pay close attention to the wheels. You might want to consider having the bikeshop swap out those low spoke count wheels for beefier ones. If I were you, I'd be looking at 36 spoke with triple-cross lacing and box-section rims. I know this will be heavier but you'll thank yourself for not having to retrue (or worse... rebuild) them so often. Ask your LBS what they'd recommend for heavy duty wheels.
This is good advice, mate. The stronger wheels will make life
MUCH easier on the road. 36 or (even better) 40 spoke wheels
on premuim hubs will go a long way towards a very good road
bike. Also look for a lugged STEEL frame of name brand make.
There is a reason all the custom builders build lugged steel
bikes, mate.