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Old 02-12-11 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
4100ish is actually about right.

2000 (roughly) for the DA group, 700 or so for the wheels (depending on the wheels, I'm assuming something impressive) and $400 misc.

That puts frame cost at $1,000.
You make it sound reasonable. Do you think it is?

Originally Posted by cudak888
$4,100, and two years ago, the same shops would be telling us that steel is outdated technology. Heck, there are entry-level aluminum frames for far less.

-Kurt
Aluminum frames are now cheaper to make than steel. I'm guessing you know that, so maybe I don't follow what you're saying.
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