rickn <rickn> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
Quoted message said:I do not want to own a $1500.00 bike that cost me $2000.00 to build BUT
if I can buy a nice frame and assemble the bike with "105" level
(slightly used) components isn't it possible that I might wind up with
my own "custom" configured ride that would cost close to that of a
complete new bike? And then NEXT YEAR I could start upgrading
components! (please?)
Rick,
You can save a lot of money by building your own, if:
- you know what you want, and what fits you
- you know what components will work with the frame
- you are willing to search for deals on components
- you have adequate tools and mechanical ability/knowledge
Here is an example of a bike I build last summer:
Trek 5500 frame: $900 (previous year's, eBay)
Dura Ace (all new):
crankset $177 (eBay)
BB $35 (online shop)
cassette (12-27) $71 (online shop)
chain $18 (online shop)
rear der $58 (online shop)
front der $34 (online shop)
STI levers $190 (online shop)
brakeset $127 (eBay)
Other components (all new):
wheels $230 (DA hubs, build to spec by LBS)
seatpost $85 (USE Alien carbon, LBS)
saddle $60 (Sella Italia SLR, eBay)
handlebar $60 (TTT Prima, LBS)
stem $90 (Ritchie WCS, LBS)
headset $90 (Chris King, online shop)
fork $230 (Ouzo Pro, LBS)
tires (2) $70 (Mich Pro Race, online shop)
Bike weighs about 16.5 lbs (size 60cm). Total was about $2600, I
believe the Trek 5500 sold last year for about $4300. This is pretty
much my experience with savings on every build.
Alan