Congrats on the new ride - you won't be disappointed.
You are in the same weight catagory as I am, however you did not mention how you ride(spinner, masher, sprinter or cruiser)so these are simply general recommendations.
I would suggest the following: Kestrel EMS Pro bars(stiff and comfy), Ritchey WCS stem(reasonably light and stiff), King headset(the best),Thomson seat-post (best clamp in the biz), I like Selle Italia Flite saddles (most comfy to my posterior), I prefer Shimano 7700 Dura-ace, but go for what ever you are used to, and upgrade to Mavic SSC brake calipers (stiff and much more responsive than stock)- and finally shoot for handmade wheels using King hubs/Mavic Open Pro rims and DT revolution spokes (more cost effective than boutique brands).
Nothing super light or fancy - just good solid stuff that will last, work well together and allow you to enjoy the ride or race and not fuss over details. This should net you a 15-16 pound bike depending on frame size.
...Mark
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