Help Me Build Up My Madone!

[ivorygorgon]

DH and I just scored a brand new 2009 Madone 5.5 frame.

So now I am in the market for components! I thought it would be fun to have all of you give me ideas.

So have at it! The sky is the limit. DH and I will be researching each recommendation thoroughly.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

[TrekTheKaty]

Congrats! I just bought a 5.2 with Shimano Ultegra/compact double (worth every penny by the way--I wouldn't go below that on a 5.5 frame--I believe that's standard). What are you riding now? I was blown away by the difference between Tiagra and Ultegra. I've learned the components are what cost the money! Shifts like butter, even while mashing up a hill

We were shopping for a Madone with SRAM (that's what DH rides). Had trouble finding one, so if I'd had a choice (and you want to be unique), I'd do SRAM components.

[Becky]

Ultegra or Rival. Both groups perform great- it comes down to preference.

If I built another road bike today, I'd put Rival or better on it.

[ivorygorgon]

TrektheKaty: Hey, I am your twin remember? I have the 2.1 WSD.

[TrekTheKaty]

Sorry, I forgot! Definitely, ultegra then I love the red! Just be forewarned twin, I may swap out my wheels. I'll keep you posted

[ny biker]

If the sky is the limit, why not go for Dura Ace components? Or SRAM Red (or Black Red or whatever their top of the line is)?