Originally Posted by absntr
What can we learn here?
Convert an old vintage lugged frame or save up even more and build up a solid bike. It really does seem that if you can wait longer and shop around, you can build up a great bike for a larger initial investment but at much more value in the long run.
except i like the sleek look of MKS tensioners... they only work on track drops (i think) plus, the starters were better components than anything i had prior... if I'm going to build it up, i started fine. I would rather have the frame i have than some vintage lugged. It was just a question of whether other similarly priced models have the same unreliable components.