Decided on a frame (I think)...components?

[KnottedYet]

LisaSH - synchronicity... I was thinking about switching my Salsa SnS for a pair of Nitto Noodles!

Those Salsa Casaroll frames are just gorgeous. My LBS usually has at least one built up and ready to sell, and I always stop to look. I've seen them build the Casarolls up in lots of different ways, and they always look good.

Nice choice!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

LisaSH - synchronicity... I was thinking about switching my Salsa SnS for a pair of Nitto Noodles!

Hmmm.....what width are you looking for?

[tjf9]

12 more hours until the LBS opens. I feel like the woman in those Mervyn's commercials - open, open, open! I want to start the process now!!!

Thanks for all the advice ladies and I'll let you know how my visit to the shop goes!

[KnottedYet]

Hmmm.....what width are you looking for?

38 or 40 cm. Actually, I'm more likely to replace my Salsa Bell Laps. They are 42 cm and just a titch too wide. Not sure the ergo bump fits me right.

I have NO complaint about Salsa bars in general. Love them. But those Nittos are pretty. And they have the "old school" drops with no ergo bumps. What didn't you like about them?

[tjf9]

I ordered my frame today! I'm sooo excited. I went to the shop and the guy who was helping me on Saturday wasn't there, so I worked with another one of the mechanics in the shop. We talked about how much I wanted to spend, what kind of riding I was planning on doing, if I had any preferences, etc. They will recommend a build kit based on that over the next few days and email that to me. Then we'll go back and forth via email until we get to a final decision. I'm really excited that they work this way - seems so much easier for me and for them.

I am realizing that I have a very important decision to make that I haven't even put much thought into - COLOR! The frame is only available in one color, but there's the headset, seat, handlebar tape, etc. that I have to consider. Time to go peruse all the threads with pictures of bikes!

Oh, and, he said I could have it in as soon as 2 weeks! I think realistically it could be more like a month, but I may get it before the rainy season!

[tjf9]

In case you all would like to help me with the color dilemma, here's a picture of the Casseroll...

[tjf9]

Components are picked (mostly)!

Drivetrain: Shimano 105 165 cm triple crank/10 speed 12-27 cassette [I went with this due to cost - Dura Ace and Ultegra were out of my range]
Brakes: Shimano A550 [The frame dictates long reach brakes, so the selection is somewhat limited. The next step up cost 3x more]
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Handlebars: Ritchey Biomax 38 cm [I'm not really sure if this will be the right width. My shoulders are 36cm, so I figured I'd go with 38 or 40, but they didn't really have any bars in that size for me to try...]
Stem: Salsa MotoAce 90mm
Headset: not on my parts list, but I think it was a Cane Creek C3 - black
Wheels: Handbuilt on 105 hubs. 700x28cm tires
Accessories: Rack and fenders. I need to ask for bottle cages too. All black. The handlebar tape will be black too
Seatpost: ??? They didn't specify this
Saddle: ??? I need to decide this
Pedals: Speedplay Frogs

So I think that covers it. I might have it as soon as 2 weeks from now. Woohoo! Assuming I can decide on a saddle!

[KnottedYet]

Sounds great!

How exciting, getting a bike built just for you! (I've modified bikes, but never chosen bits and pieces from the ground up.) Of course, you will give us lots of pics when you get them, right?

Time to go hang out in the Saddle thread and get saddle ideas!