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@Mr_Bungle
my advice (although i'm not super experienced) - start with a really good quality
"fit and forget" headset and bottom bracket.
For one - when these items need replacing it can be a hassle getting tools and whatnot.
For two - when these items get shonky/noisey it'll really ruin your ride quality or stop
you riding all together.
If you don't have enough cash for fancy everything right now (and you don't) - just get
cheapish or 2nd hand stem/bars/saddle/seatpost/rims to begin with. This has the added advantage
of giving you time to figure out what you like/what fits you etc.
No point buying a £60 thomson stem now, when you might find you need one 2cm shorter/longer
after a bit of experimenting.
Sorry if i sound a bit off but i honestly think this is the way forward - especially as the
difference between your langster and the BJ will be so great...
Good ruck as they say in Japan!
PS> having said all that - once you know what you want and have saved up - GO BLING!
Shiny silver bits rule ok!