Originally Posted by
Torchy McFlux
Piecing together a bike is absolutely the most expensive way to get yourself one. If you're on a budget, you should buy a complete bike that is fully specced with parts you'll be happy with.
+10 Piecing together a bike only makes sense when you already have a stash of parts. Since you don't, it will be a lot cheaper to just buy a complete bike (used of course). Since you brought up cars, this is very similar to a car. Imagine buying a frame, and building up a car from that. Buy an engine, transmission, all the body work, interior, etc.... Well, its the same with bikes.