Originally Posted by
dwr1961
If you're handy enough to build up a frame, then get a BD bike. Disassemble it, re-grease and re-torque everything, and true-up the wheels. I think you'll do better cost-wise than trying to build up the Nashbar frame.
I built up a Nashbar CX frame (the older one with 135mm rear spacing). It has Avid BB7's, Mavic 317's with XT hubs, Ultegra drivetrain, Dura Ace barends, Cane Creek SCR 5's, a Brooks B17, etc... I had many parts lying around for the build, but it still ran me more money than buying a complete bike. Even so, I love it.
If cost is a major factor for you, I'd discourage building from a bare frame. If getting exactly what you want is most important, then the frame-up build is the way to go.
Like I said, I priced everything out last night, estimating high. So I'll use that as a guide as I shop for parts and keep things under budget. I think part of the appeal is getting exactly what I want. I love the 1x8 setup I currently have and would like to replicate that, keeping things simple. I have a feeling I'd be stripping a lot off any bike I get complete.