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Custom build or ready one?
Hello everyone,
This is my first post. I am hoping I will face a lot of friends here. I am dilemma between this decision to make a custom project or to buy a ready one. But lets we explain the stuff one by one. I am from Bulgaria. I am high 177cm. The budget I set is around 800 euro. I am looking for a modern geometry (it's hard for me to understand and make a difference which are with old and new) Should I go with 29 or 27.5? I am a fan of Shimano so prefer it instead SRAM for example. Regarding the fork i would like to have ROCKSHOX 2019/2020 Air If someone more advanced is already goes trough this path I will be thankful for his advises and help. So on the topic. List with best online sites I can buy parts. In the moment the following list I have found for me is below. Mostly I want looking for sites in Germany or UK - Bike discount - RCZ bikeshop - Chainreactioncycles - HiBike - Wiggle Ready bikes: - Cube 29 CUBE ATTENTION SL BLK BLU (2020) - ORYX NINE X22 29 |
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Originally Posted by krecik
(Post 21279605)
Hi,
First off, welcome to BF :thumb: How much experience do you have with using tools and fixing bikes? Do you have all the tools necessary? My advice depends on your answer to those. Kret :) It's not a rocket siense. If there is some tool missed easily will buy it. Also I have a friend Manager of cycling shop and on the same time velo mecahinic. |
Generally it is more cost effective to purchase a complete bike rather than build up a frame. Manufacturers can buy components cheaper than you can retail.
Of course that doesn't stop many of us from building up a frame to get exactly what we want that isn't readily available "off the shelf". You have to shop smart and find deals. |
Originally Posted by dedhed
(Post 21279998)
Generally it is more cost effective to purchase a complete bike rather than build up a frame. Manufacturers can buy components cheaper than you can retail.
Of course that doesn't stop many of us from building up a frame to get exactly what we want that isn't readily available "off the shelf". You have to shop smart and find deals. And what's make it better than other once. Thank you. |
Do you have a bike now?
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Originally Posted by ironwood
(Post 21280092)
Do you have a bike now?
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For an 800 euro budget, buy an already built bike.
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Originally Posted by krecik
(Post 21280151)
Based on the examples of the ready bikes that you provided, what you want looks to be a gravel bike. If you're aiming for mid to top-brand components, you'll need to double your budget in my estimation.
Last year I built up a bike that I estimated to cost me £400, it ended up costing me around £800, even with low to mid end components, mainly because I had to buy tools, some of which were pricey, I had little experience, I made bad purchases, had to buy components twice, etc... But I ended up with the exact kind of bike I wanted, that I couldn't buy anywhere. You may be able to avoid most of these problems because you have an experienced friend in the field who might lend you help and tools when you need them but if the bike you want doesn't feature any specific things on it that you can't find on any other bike, there's really no point in building it from scratch. TL;DR: If you can find the kind of bike you want for cheaper, don't bother building, there's really no point if it's not a specific bike, unless of course you just want to have fun building it. Double your budget, or look for deals on ebay, much cheaper than industry shops like chain reaction cycles etc... Kret :) Well may be I will aim for a complete bike than. Could be possible to recommend me some? |
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Originally Posted by krecik
(Post 21280190)
You can always post another question in general forums asking for gravel bike suggestions? Kret :thumb: |
Go to a bike shop. Tell them how you will use the bike and your budget. Buy what they recommend. I doubt any other plan will work out well for you.
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I would suggest you buy one being you don't have a bike. Not knowing your building skills I say buy. Your next bike you should build. Building is awesome!
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Originally Posted by shelbyfv
(Post 21280713)
Go to a bike shop. Tell them how you will use the bike and your budget. Buy what they recommend. I doubt any other plan will work out well for you.
Originally Posted by dedhed
(Post 21280228)
Make sure they understand you are in Bulgaria as that may limit your choices somewhat.
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Originally Posted by Arkadietz
(Post 21280948)
In Bulgaria these not working on this way. :)
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