u/Depr3ssed_Fucker

Hi,

I'm planning a bike build for my first carbon road bike. I've been riding around a Felt F70 that's almost as old as I am and I'm guessing is also undersized.

There's no way the math makes sense for mechanical shifting, since I could just get the X-Lab RS7 for the same price. I also plan to race on the bike next season, so looking for a racy (ier?) geometry.

I can't pick between the LCR017-D and the TanTan X68 (in size 54), since I see a lot of people getting the X68 without wheels from TanTan. Any advice on frame choice? If I go with the LCR017-D, I plan to get a AliExpress 105 Di2 and a Geoid PM500 power meter.

What would you suggest with frame choice? And what about wheels? I am trying to keep the build around $2500 including shipping.