Hello all?
Looking for some advice. I am new to road biking and am having a seven cycle built for me. I am about 6'2" -6'3" 275lbs. I am going with a king headset. Ritchey carbon raod bars. Salsa Ti skewers. Look cx-6 pedals. not sure about Seat post ( Thomson or Ritchey) Ritchey Stem. I am not sure if I should go with a double or triple and if I should go with Campy or Dura ace. Any tips advice would be greatly appreciated.

hi needa...welcome!

well, you certainly are ambitious! That is great...nothing will encourage you to ride more than a rig you dig. That said, I would gently advise you to reconsider some of your choices...
you are a big guy (like me, btw)... There is no practical reason for guys like us (especially novices) to get Dura Ace...it's meant for racing...its primary positive attribute being its lightness... It just won't hold up to the demands that riders like us put upon components.
By Campy, I am assuming you mean a higher-end group like Record, again...race-bred components meant for the elite or the well-to-do.

If you must have upper end components, I would recommend Ultegra. It is (arguably)just as good as DuraAce in functionality and much tougher... Candidly, I think 105 is probably the best bet from a quality/cost vantage point...

how much riding do you plan on doing? What are your goals? You may find that the answers to these questions will evolve over time. Rather than focusing in on very specific-use componentry, you may find it more useful (even enjoyable) to "fish with a bigger net"... I am reminded of the advice my dad gave me when I wanted to get a brand new Bach Stradivarius trombone after only a few years of playing... pop was (and is) an outstanding musician... he said, "a horn does not a player make"... likewise, Campy Record or DuraAce components won';t give you roadie cred or the abilty to climb like Mayo...

As for double versus triple... I think it comes down to the conditions you will ride and your overall fitness level. Again, to be candid, triple will probably be best for you given your size... guys like us are not built for climbing. Double looks cooler and all the fast, light guys have 'em, but as a "tool", a triple just makes more sense for big guys... If you really are hung up on the looks of things, try out some compact cranks...either way, you'll have more fun with a bike you can actually ride without a greatdeal of pain/discomfort!

hang in there, ride often and have fun... all else will follow!

big bob~

At your size....
I would recommend components that have a proven track record for being robust and durable.
Go with a Thomson seatpost and stem (make sure you have enough setback with the layback seatpost) Thomson products seem tailor made for a guy of your size; the failure levels are significantly higher than just about any components available (X-4 stem OS clamp)
As far as wheels, you may want to give odds and endos a call. This guy has an excellent reputation on this board, and would probably love to custom make a set of wheels for a big guy like yourself; he sounds like a true artist and master wheel builder.
For a triple I would recommend Campy Centaur or Centaur/Chorus. The Campy triple is bomproof and easy to keep in adjustment. For the crank, consider the FSA SLK triple (53-39-30) with external B.B.; you will find these new external bottom brackets stiffer and more durable than std. ISIS b.b.( Campy triple has the square taper B.B. and a 42t middle ring; the 39t middle ring on the FSA is a nicer ratio; Truvative makes a triple but these are two-piece crank arm/spider) There are other FSA ISIS cranks like the "Energy" (alu) and "team issue" (carbon). If you do end up using an ISIS bottom bracket; go with the new FSA "megaquad" B.B.; DO NOT consider the FSA Gossamer.
The New Shimano 10 triple may be an option, but in the past, the Shimano triples have proven to be more finickey than Campy, and the new Ultegra 10 is expensive.
Brakes could be very important for you, and I would recommend Mavic SSC with Kool stop pads/holders; I like the Mavic over either record or Dura Ace.
For the rest of the build, do a few searches on this board and the reviews section. Look for components with proven track records and non-existant failure rates. Looking under "clydesdale" may also yield some good info on this board
Hope this helps!

I second the above post, focus on getting some strong parts and wheels. 105, Ultegra, dura-ace, Campy, will all work well, pick the one you like best. I highly recommend a triple, it will be there when you need it, which will be sooner or later. Also:

1) Definetely get the Thomson Post and Stem. They are strong, reasonably light and adjustability of the post can't be beat.

2) Consider a carbon fork with an aluminum steerer for extra strength.

3) Follow the above posters advice about wheels. Call Mike Garcia (www.oddsandendos.com), tell him how much you weigh, and ask him to build you a good set of wheels. I suspect it will be something like DT Swiss 240s hubs, and RR 1.1 rims. Don't be fooled by Mike's excellent prices, he is one of the best (if not the best) wheelbuilders in the country.