Originally Posted by
SurferRosa
I might understand the op's predicament. I don't think I would like riding near as much if I hadn't rebuilt my own vintage lightweights, didn't know much about bikes, and only rode heavy 3-speeds with 35mm tires. If my town didn't have all its bike infrastructure, that would be another reason to be uninspired.
I would love to build my own bike, but hear it's a LOT more expensive. Is that true? I'm told bike shops buy in such volume you can't beat their prices on individual parts