How *cheap* could I build up a HT frame for, if I were to scour for deals and be able to live with used stuff? Let's say I used mostly mid-level components, like Deore LX stuff as an example. Is it still going to run up to $500 or so?
Can't decide if I should buy one already built or build it myself out of pieces. Probably already-built used is still the cheapest. Anyone?
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Thread: Frame build-up on the cheap
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05-12-2005, 11:10 AM #1
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Frame build-up on the cheap
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05-12-2005, 10:12 PM #2
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Yes.
Originally Posted by Big E
Prolly can't get around the priceyness.A gay-rage full of toys. You can guess em.
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05-12-2005, 10:24 PM #3
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Bike manufacturers will always get better component prices than you can. Buy a used bike.
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05-12-2005, 10:45 PM #4
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Only if you live in an area with alot of yuppies. A well used bike is more trouble than its worth. A cherry bikepath special is well worth it. Be careful. Originally Posted by Spats
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05-12-2005, 10:48 PM #5
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So true, but I have scored a couple of decent bikes from addicts. Originally Posted by cj001f
A gay-rage full of toys. You can guess em.
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05-13-2005, 06:15 AM #6
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Okay, figured as much but wanted to confirm. Off to the classifieds!
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05-13-2005, 07:10 AM #7
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How about just getting out and riding the bike you currently have, slacker...
heh, heh
Check around on mtbr.com and more.org for folks dumping parts. I've picked up a few things on the cheap that way. If you need a wheelset, I have an old set of Mavic 321's laced to Specalized Stout hubs you can have, and I have a Selle Italia Max Flight Trans Am saddle I'd sell ya for $25 bucks (it's only been used a few times too).Of all the muthafuckas on earth, you the muthafuckest.
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