Originally Posted by
clearwaterms
this spring I find my trusty entry level mountain bike needing an overhaul. The rear wheel is in pretty bad shape (LBS says I should replace it due to my size (225#, 6'2) [...]
= $732 - is this about as cheap as I can build this bike? and if so, are these quality parts for the build? plus labor.
I know what you're thinking. And I understand, I've been there too. 99 times out 100 is is cheaper to buy a complete bike than build out of parts or upgrade out of parts.
Case an point: bike shop had some Cannondale frames they built up themselves with parts and were selling for 899. I'm doing something similar with my Cannondale and I'm already up to $825 and I have yet to do
- wheels
- cables
- housing
- tape
- tires
- tubes
Granted this is an almost no compromises build (full Rival versus the shop's Tiagra / 105 /Ultegra mish-mash) but still--
Their bike is rideable.
Mine is not.