Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
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Get the bike you want from the get go if you aren't super choosy and want certain parts but don't mind others go for the bike that has those certain parts. Otherwise don't bother upgrading is expensive as you are buying parts you don't want along with the parts you do want and while having a good parts bin I think it important you may not want to do that right away.
I like building frame up because I choose what I want to go on it and make it work well for me. It is going to cost more than buying a complete bike but it ensures I get what I want. Otherwise I will buy the bike closest to what I want and swap parts as needed or keep it what it is because it is pretty darn close.