Originally Posted by
USAZorro
Where exactly would one draw the line on considering something "hand made" by you? Are you allowing yourself to purchase items and adapt them, or going back a few steps further to mine and refine the ore for the metal pieces, and then forge, or cast them, etc? (extreme, I know, but I could see a version of this where there would be no end to this). In the end, what truly matters is that you are challenging yourself in a way that you are enjoying. I will eagerly watch and celebrate your achievement.
Thanks for your vote of confidence! Why not challenge yourself? No sense to sit on your duff and wish your life away.
My goal will be to re-purpose and adapt as many non-bike parts as I can.