Originally Posted by
Noctilux.95
My Madone SLR, Bianchi Oltre XR4, De Rosa SK Pininfarina, and Giant TCR SL were all built from the frame up. And all were built with better pricing than buying off the shelf complete bike.
Same thing I always do since I only ride Campagnolo and I'm pretty particular about my bikes. You always come out ahead as long as you shop judiciously.