Originally Posted by
Falcon757
Noob question...is it generally cheaper to buy a frame set and do your own build? I've wanted a CAAD 9 forever and I'm about to pull the trigger, but I may go the build route if I can save a good chunk of change. I'd need a 54cm frame, so if anyone knows of a good source I'm all ears!
I just finished my CAAD9 build, from the frameset up. Got some nice deals and it took my less than 3 weeks to finish. Cost about the same as a new bike ($1200) but with better components. I had a good amount of fun doing it though