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pointers:
keep to ergopower ED (exa-drive) and avoid the splined chainsets of power torque and ultra drive; you won't need UD/ultrashift cabling
veloce bbs are cheap and good quality
campag headsets are bloody expensive for what they are
invest the most you can in the best second hand ergo levers
to get nice wheels can take a while, saying that these aren't bad at all > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Campagnolo-fit-handbuilt-Wheels-Ambrosio-Zenith-Hubs-Mavic-Open-Sport-rims-ACI-/270901977097?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f13042009http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336527178&customid=&item=270901977097&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]
lastly, your chainset looks perfect for the build
but the bottle cage don't, suggest these cheapo bontrager ones > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bontrager-Hollow-6mm-Alloy-Bottle-Cages-/140568591295?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&var=&hash=item66734f9749http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336527178&customid=&item=140568591295&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]