Help me kit out my frame

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Hi,

I have recently aquired a Specialized S-Works HT M5 frame and I would like your views on equipping this frame. I would like to (at some stage) race x-country, age related in the UK. So where to start?

Advice on:


group set and wheels;
brakes;
forks;
etc, etc, etc


I have looked at SRAM front and rear mechs and Mavic wheels. I have a budget of around £900 GBPs to get this bike kitted. So, please help me spend my money wisely.

All the best,

Dave