Hi
yes, that's the deal, if you want any other configuration, based on that model @ that price, then you have to pay the full price of the bits you need. For example if you wanted drops with bar end levers, you'd pay for the gear and brake levers, the drop bars, and the tape.
This may sound a little harsh, but this 499.99 deal is a killer, only 100.00 more than just the frameset! This deal's only on over the mid winter period when we've got spare mechanics to build them up, come end January, I'm pretty sure we'll have sold out of the selected components, (these are selling fast, and we only have around 50 sets).
Don't forget, ALL new Thorn bikes, even this one, come with a 14 day money back guarantee, so what have you got to loose? Buy one quick!!!!