Originally Posted by
smd4
You also can't buy a pre-built bike that's built 100% the way you want it (at least I can't). I didn't get into this hobby to save money.
True. But I can buy pre-built 99% of the way I want it and save $$$$ along the way.
All of my pre-built bikes I have bought, the only changes I have made to make it the way I want it are either the wheelset or seat. Seats are of course a personal preference for comfort and you can always get quality china carbon wheelsets cheaper than what you can from the bike manufacturer.
If components wear out then I will probably level up.