Originally Posted by
repechage
At least they are in the same size range.
map out what are the requirements. Geometry musts. Tire size preferences. Assuming 700c or tubulars.
Honestly? No idea. Tyre width 25 or 28 or so I guess. 700C. Geometry - no idea.
Originally Posted by
repechage
Who will be doing the assembly?
Me.
Originally Posted by
repechage
in general, a complete bike will be less expensive. Purchase, adjust to fit as needed, adapt to it and note how the handling differs from what you otherwise have or recall.
a whole bike will provide answers quickly, then move to the next with some basis of comparison.
Yeah I'm sure a fully kitted bike would be cheaper and that's quite tempting at times, but I do like the idea of 'building' the bike myself, even though I'm at best a beginner in bike mechanics (relative to this forum - better than most compared to the whole population).