Wanted: Bike build

I appear to have emerged with minor blisters as opposed to the burn in the fires of hell threats.

You've asked too vague a question, and give the impression that you have done little of your own research. Hense the flaming.

This is how I go about building a bike....

Start with the frame:
1) measure myself (buy 'Zinn and the art of road bike maintainance' for help)
2) get an idea of desired geometry type + size
3) get an idea of desired material
4) list other requirements (eg drop-out type etc.)
5) make a rough budget (to be ignored later)
6) Brouse internet shops + EBay

After you have the frame (or old road bike), you will have a better idea of what components you want/need.

List of frames by GA2G
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread527-2.html

List of shops by GA2G
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread11623.html#post333701

List of internet shops by GA2G
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread16469.html

Enjoy.