Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,697
Likes: 2,039
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Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
I do my own build ups for a couple of reasons.
1) the bike has the components that I want and setup for my type of riding.
2) the cost could be similar as a complete bike if you know which components and frame that you want and shop carefully.
I like the idea of getting the bike setup the way that I want it with the brand of components that I like.
I like building my own wheels but I can get wheels built at some of the online shops for a similar price as what I could build one for, so the labor is free. And I am sure they have built more than the couple of dozen or so that I have built and should be better at it.