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OK, so I have a new frame and fork- including the stem and head set. I'm starting the build-up phase.

I would like to ask, as a percentage of the total, where would you invest your money.

I have a set budget and I need the following:

Brakes _______

Derailleur _______

Cranks _______
BB _______

Base +
Aero bar _______

brk handle_______
shifter _______

Total 100%

Mind you, this will not be a dream set-up. I'm looking for the best price/perfromance for speed. As a starting point, the derailleur will most likely be Ultegra.

Which begs the question, upgrade the der. to dura-ace or 10spd and go with cheaper crank and BB. Or, upgrade the cranks to dura-ace/carbon and stick with 9 spd ultegra der. Or, Carbon X up front and ultegra for cranks and der. Or, ... you get the picture.

Thanks!

Andy
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Re: component pricing [ach7167] [ In reply to ]
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This is what I would do:

Brakes: Shimano Ultegra 10-speed set or the black Shimano 105 set
Derailleur front: Shimano 105
Derailleru rear: Shimano Ultegra 10 speed
Chain: Dura Ace 10-speed
Aerobars and base: Oval Concepts A700 integrated
Brake levers: DiaCompe
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 10-speed
Cranks and BB: Rotors RS4X
Pedals: Shimano Ultegra

Stephen Perera
Gibraltar, Europe
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Re: component pricing [ach7167] [ In reply to ]
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Since you are on a fixed budget and don't want to spend a ton of money:

Brakes _____ 105

Derailleur _______ Front - 105, Rear - Ultegra

Cranks _______ Ultegra
BB _______ 105

Base +
Aero bar _______ Vision base bar, Carbon Stryke Aerobar

brk handle_______ Diacompe
shifter _______ Dura Ace 9 Speed
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Re: component pricing [sperera] [ In reply to ]
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Interesting - I am building a new road bike this spring and have most of my components, mainly Ultegra 9 Speed.

Should I switch to 10 speed rear?

Should I use compact cranks?

I need a stem, does it matter which one, or are they all similar and just go with best price?


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