Just about to order my new Five Pro through my LBS and i'm unsure on what to spec up and not etc.
Anyone with any recommendations on the rear maxle? If it would be worth while going with a Talas 36 (not keen on that titanium colour tho!) bearing in mind i'm a 6"2" 14.5 stone machine getting bolder by the ride. And with the potential to cross the channel when the summer arrives for a bit of ski lift heaven.
I'm thinking V2 for the anchors, although the new Race brake is only a tenner more, anyone got experience of these? I'm not a weight weeny by any means, performance is paramount. M4's look a bit over kill.
Performance pack is a must i reckon?
And to the key question... colours. I know that there have been many threads about this subject but it has surely got to be up there in importance. Aesthetics are big thing for me and i will be colour coding where possible i.e Shifters, rear mech and cassette (will have to do through LBS at a supplement), Brakes and hoses (goodridge me thinks). I am finding it hard to visualise the colours from the tiny samples in my LBS actually on a painted frame. I really do not want to be duped into thinking that a 1 inch square of paint will look amazing and when it arrives i am like WTF have i done? Having said that i am up for something with 'character' with been in the carbon dark ages for the last couple of rides.
Does anyone have any pics of Powder Blue, Pearl yellow or disco/metallic black or any other interesting colours that i could have a look at?
Your knowledge and advice will be appreciated.
Cheers all!
