An alternative for me is to build a bike using components I already have.
My faithful khs flite frame got totaled recently (thanks to a hit and run), but I think a lot of the important components are recoverable.
I know that the drive train and the d/r s are fine. And they are a decent set too (ultegra and dura ace).
I might need a new cockpit and wheels and maybe brakes. And of course the frame itself.
Does it make sense? I do want to get into bike building as I love the experience of building anything.