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Originally Posted by bcrdukes
This is my own experience from what I saw on Craigslist recently (give or take a few bucks here and there)
1. Frame/fork - $600 (let's just say that's how much you get it for)
2. Wheels - something like Fulcrum Racing 7s - $160
3. 105 groupset - $500 (let's just use this number for now)
4. Cockpit - Uhh...let's say $300 (stem, handlebar, seatpost, saddle?) Maybe less or more. (I have a spare handlebar, stem and seat post!) 
5. Misc - cable housing, bar tape, and what have you etc. $50
That in itself is already around $1500 and change. Nothing wrong with a 2011 model. The Specialized would come with a warranty and the geometry is VERY similar to the Scott CR1.
I'm biased having owned a Scott myself and quite enjoy the hunt of building a bike. On the other hand, I prefer SRAM over Shimano. Then again, not everybody is as ADHD as I am. |
I'm going to go for a bike ride later today to see if I am comfortable on drop bars - I have never used them before. The shop that I am going to stocks both Scott and Specialized so hopefully I will be able to try out a Roubaix and a CR1 in the appropriate size for me!
Hmm, so if they are going to be similar in cost - the warranty might be the tipping points, as well as LBS support.
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Originally Posted by tipy
hey roastpuff. i m also looking for a frame to build my own bike as well.
just in case if you are not going to buy it. would you be able to hook it up? do you know the frame size?
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I'll ask, but no promises!
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Originally Posted by OTG-ZR2
Consider buying a quality bike from the beginning. When I was in the market for my commuter/CX bike, I was looking at mid range models but ended up with something a little better. It was hard on the bank account to get over the initial cost (I blew my budget, big time) but I don't regret it one bit. I'm glad I went the route I did rather than settling for something that would just fit my needs.
I would recommend buying a complete bike for your first until you get comfortable with riding and enough experience to know exactly what you want in a build.
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Thanks! Yes, probably better to get something that will last longer than something that I would want/need to replace in a year or two.