I'm buying the
Cross Check, this I know for sure. I'm leaning toward buying only the frame and building it up from there. I'm a novice at bike building but have plenty of bike know-how friends/people willing to help me with it. Plus putting my own bike together is a great way to learn more about it.
Any suggestions on what parts to get?
Circumstances:
I'm going to be commuting with it every day, but will go on monthly touring excursions.
Rainy,
uphill conditions with mainly decent roads but 1/4 of it will be a tad... bumpy.
Tires: I'm looking at 700 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon tires
Headset: I was recommended a Chris King but damn is it expensive. Has anyone here who tours/commutes had that brand?
My list of bike parts is small yet, I know, but I'm working on building my knowledge up for it. So all suggestions are welcome. What do you have on your bike? Do you like it?
(I have approx. $750 for everything AFTER buying the frame.)