Hi Annie,

Thanks for the Bontrager recommendation - that's definitely one of the wheelsets I'm considering. If I go with those, I'm torn between spending the extra for the X-lites or not. I need all the help I can get climbing; otoh, I want to make sure they're sturdy enough to hold up!

As for the rest of the componentry, I am going to probably spec out a mix of Dura-Ace (bottom bracket, cassette - for lower weight) and Ultegra (triple chainring and short-reach shifters) STI. Women's specific 38-cm handlebars, and a Chris King headset. This is definitely going to be my dream bike, and since I got a great deal on the frame and fork (2/3 off retail!), I can afford to put a bit more into the components.

Thanks again for the thumbs up on Bontrager (my husband rides those too on his Trek 5200), and the tires - I'll look into the Vittorias.

Thanks much!
Emily