Originally Posted by
TimothyH
I think it only shows how little a set of alloy wheels and traditional mechanical Ultegra groupset can actually cost.
The alloy DT Swiss Spline 32 wheels on the complete in the first post are 1800 grams and can be found for less than $350. An Ultegra mechanical/rim brake groupset is $699 on Merlin right now.
-Tim-
Don't forget though, you've still got to add handlbars, stem, saddle and tires. You also have the need to bring all these parts together to a location so that somebody can assemble, box, and then ship it out again. Then after sale, the LBS is on the hook as the warranty representative for all of those parts working correctly.
Actually noticed this, which seems to be the way to go to get the R3 frame, if you can find your size and/or live with colors available.. I think it's a 2018 model config (though frame didn't change going to 2019).
https://www.racycles.com/bikes/road/...gra-bike-13783