So I went to see a system six for the first time a few weeks ago, and I have decided that quite contrary to what I had previously decided (still with me?), I no longer want a system six. The front is just hideous. It is an overbuilt monstrosity, has none of the elgance of the CAAD9 (with which it shares the rear triangle) and is more or less just...nasty.

So i went hunting around, looking for another ride. I think I have settled on it:
Colnago Dream HX (we will see. it seems $$$$)
plus ALMOST Campy chorus everything
my wheels
my Shimano cranks. With a ceramic bottom bracket upgrade.

I decided on this after thinking a few thoughts:
a) Taiwanese carbon fiber is not by bag. Italian bikes, particularly those made by Colnago = better.
b) Campy just makes better shifters/derailleurs. Record is heinously expensive.
c) Campy and FSA both make LOUSY cranks. Shimano makes good ones (mine will do). Maybe I will consider the Chorus 2007 cranks, but probably I will wait because I already have some pretty good Ultegra cranks. Why waste them? The money goes into a schnazzy aftermarket BB from competitivecyclist.com. Mmmmmm.