Originally Posted by
Santaria
I would, however, be very interested in these sub $1k full-105 equipped bikes you speak of. Even the $1500-$2500 range seem to have Tektro brakes, or other "shortcuts" to keep the cost down on very stock Taiwanese frames. Can you provide a link?
Get the Tektro cut corner bike as long as the frame is quality and upgrade later, slowly. Maybe even hound down NOS.