HELP with Bike Setup - Page 2

kevcain · #16 10-30.-2003

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Originally posted by Newbee
Hi..I am new to the forum and have been out of cycling for some time. I have a real old 12 speed that I am currently riding (wrong size) and am ready to take the plunge on a properly fitted high end bike.

A friend of mine has a very nice aluminum frame made from Easton tubing that is my size and can get for next to nothing. I would like to build this up as a bike that I can race.

I am out of touch with all the new componentry that is currently offered in the market, and this is what I was thinking of doing:

1. Shimano Dura-Ace build kit
a. Upgrades as follows:

Easton EC-90 bars or Ritchey Pro/OS?
Easton EC-90 Carbon forks or Alpha Q pro
Easton EC-70 Stem or ?
Easton EC-90 Seatpost
Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheels
Selle Italia SLR saddle
Chris King headset
Shimano Dura-Ace pedals

My question is: Am I way off base with my selections? I have been trying to do research on the web in conjuction with reading various mags but do not have the experience to know what is for real and what is not.

Please offer any suggestions/additions.

Much appreciated!

I am probably one of the biggest guys on this forum. I'm 6'2", 290 lbs. riding a 59cm Raleigh Team frame built up to race as follows:

Campy Record Gruppo
Easton EC-90 forks & seatpost, bars (non O/S)
Easton EM-90 Stem
Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheels w/Michelin Pro Race tires
Terry Fly Gel saddle
Look CX-6 pedals
Columbus Integrated Headset

You'll be fine - now go ride the bike!

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