That's a really nice looking bike! And I'm definitely going to take your advice and plan this out as best I can. I'm in the very beginning stages right now and just trying to get some good ideas. I do need to put a solid number on my budget but it's not that much of a concern. I mean, I could spend $1700 on just the frame but I don't think it would be a wise way for me to go about this. I'm not racing or doing any hardcore competitive cycling, just commuting around the city so I don't think I need to spend that much. That said, I do want to put some thought into all of this and have the finished product be a very nice, functional and unique bicycle.