I think it is more fun to morph an existing bike then to buy new. But if your basic frame isn't what you want then the morph maybe wasting money, some parts may not fit a new frame. I bought my sport tourer frame stole some components from my old racer and built, rebuilt and continue tweeks, if I had all the money spent over the years I could buy a better bike today - but I have all the joy of those years and the smile.