for the first couple guys who were asking about the build as a whole. i should say that this is a BUDGET WW build. if i had the money to throw around i could get a pretty light bike, but i am pretty darn thrilled at what i've pulled off with what i've spent so far.



the bike weighs in at 17 lbs exactly (until i added the computer, but i use it so much i want to track my milage)

i purchased/used credits for the following things at my local co-op, spending $150 and a lot of hours:
-Giant TCR 2R frame/fork/headset (alum w/ carbon fork)
-Nashbar 6061 Lite bars
-Dia-Compe brake levers (model is worn off)
-no-name stem (super light, but not very stiff)
-Rolf Vector front wheel
-Truvativ Elita double crank with 42t chainring
-some shimano ISIS BB
-WTB SPD pedals
-Dia-Compe BRS 300 brakes
-cables, housings, bar-wrap
-Ritchey WCS seatpost (looks like it was a 350 and someone cut it down)
-boring ol' shimano chain

things in my parts bin:
-shimano 600 derailler (as a tensioner)
-Vittoria Pro-Team tires

things i've purchased:
-Bontrager Race X Lite rear wheel ($125 w/ shipping)
-Selle Italia SLR saddle ($34 w/ shipping)

ironically some of the lightest parts of my bike are pretty random and things i just found in the parts bin... my Dia-Compe brake calipers are 202g without the pads (together), the WTB pedals are 210g, i don't remember how light the stem is, but it's something nuts too. none of these parts are super-quality, but they all work fine.

i am still watching for good deals on a front wheel and a new crankset/BB and i've just been lazy about getting a half-link for the chain to not need the derailler. i can probably shave another pound between those three things. i've spent $310 so far. i don't want to spend more than $60 for the crankset or wheel (each) and i know i can do it if i'm patient. then i'd have a 16lb sub-$450 bike. that'd be pretty sweet.