It's still pretty vanilla, which I want to do as i would like to try in original configuration to get a feel for it anyway. 

Crank Brothers Acid Pedals.  As i use the Crank Brothers Eggbeater on the F1 and Quattro on the CAAD9, i have gone straight to them again for the Bad Boy and put on the ACID pedals.

Had a 10 minute ride and first impression are a little mixed. It's quite a different ride to what i had in mind, its very quick and the frame feels like is quite low compared to the CAAD9. The frame sizing feels right if not a little strange with the handlebars being so wide. 

The Shimano Alfine gears where a real surprise to be honest, i found them to be excellent, really quick which contradicts reviews I have read criticising the speed of changes - even the trigger switch is better than i thought it would be. Glad i didn't spend the extra £1000 for the Rohloff - I can't imagine that there is that much of an advantage to warrant the weight/price difference. I guess time will tell when i actually start using the bike on the commute - maybe i'll be buying a rohlofff before the first week is out! ;-)

Pedals feel great and also seem good for flat shoes should i feel the need to take the bike to the Pub!.

Next up: Tyres