Originally Posted by
tjspiel
The component mixes are determined in part by what's available at a discount due to overproduction, last years models, etc.
my BD.com bike has 100% ultegra 6700 drivetrain/brakes/shifters. wheel sets are mavic ksyrium equipes. saddle, post, stem, & bars are all ritchey WCS. so i don't think they do the old mix and match from what's available on the cheap for their more expensive bikes.
Originally Posted by
tjspiel
I guess one question i'd have is how durable is the finish on a BD frame? Do people who buy BD frames really care about that? If they don't they might have a frame with all sorts of paint chips but still tell you they're happy.
my BD.com bike is titanium; finish is irrelevant in my case.