I need help deciding what group to put on my cross bike. A little history. I raced cross as a Junior all throught the early 90's on a Mt Bike. I had all but quit riding up untill 18months ago. I started training again and doing some road racing. I am getting a cross frame built for me but I can't decide what to put on it.

I run campy on my road bike and I train and race religously with my powertap. While I won't race with the powertap I like the idea of having the data for training rides. My team all rides Shimano and all the wheels in the pits are Shimano so I thought that might be nice. Is there anything I should know as it relates to cross about component preference. Sram is also an option but I don't like not being able to trim the front shifter ( they are changing this ). Cost is actually about the same for me.

One last question. I am thinking for wheels I like some custom tubulars built. I would like some feedback on wheel options. I like the idea of going with a custom built wheel but I know quite a few guys that ride Ksyrium Tubulars and are happy with them.

Thanks

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Apparently, money does not sound like an issue for you in relation to what parts to buy. I personally like to run the same parts that I have on my road bike. That way you are familiar with mechanism function, shape of levers, etc.

As far as wheels go, it depends on if you are going to have more than one wheel set. If not than go with something serviceable and durable.

Later