I am in a position right now and I was wondering what folks here may think. I am hoping I will get some great advice. (edit for content )

Here is my question. I have a Specialized Allez SE Jim Merz ed. that is way too big for me I think it is a 56-58CM I ride much smaller 50-52cm tops. The Allez is 105 equipped and very ridable, but as stated not comfortable for long rides. I am in the midst of building up a frame that will fit me, but I am short on parts that I could canniblize off the Allez, or just sell outright and use the funds to buy parts I need.

I really LOVE this bike the history behind it is incredible (to me anyway ). I have emailed back and forth with someone who was working @ Specialized and worked with the team who designed this bike. He provided a very detailed history of the design and the people who were involved i.e. Mark DiNucci who actually designed the bike but it was labled w/ Jim's sig. because he was senior and oversaw the project.

The bike is pretty good shape with some scratches in the paint but overall pretty good cosmetically. 100% mechanically.

So would it be blasphemous to canniblize this bike in my desire to build up a worthy frame or would it best just to sell it to someone who it would better fit and might ride it complete. I know I could probably borrow some parts until the funds arrive then return them to the Allez, but it may be a while as funds are slow to come by these days.

I just purchased a Cannondale that is a smidge too big that I planned to use for parts but with a shorter stem it would fit much better. Then I began to eye the Allez collecting dust and thought with some parts from it I could make 2 bikes...