I've been considering building one for my wife. That you got the frame powdercoated for under $100 is encouraging. Since I have access to wholesale parts, I figure I can put together a decent bike for around $500, if I can just find the right frame to start with. I'm being kind of picky about that, so I don't know if/when I'll get to this project.
And really, how does your $900 bike compare to a comparably priced new bike? As long as the frame is not damaged in any way, I'd say you probably came out just fine. Plus it's a lot easier to get a $900 bike in small installments than as one big lump sum cost.
Last edited by neil; 01-25-10 at 11:01 AM.