Originally Posted by
prooftheory
So I'm going to put down the prices of the bare minimum that you would want to spend.
Frame $155
BB/Crank $115
BBT-19 $18
Rear wheel $60
pedals $24
Straps $10
cog $16
lockring $10
chain $8
bars $20
stem $20
seatpost $20
seat $20
brake $30
lever $20
tires $30
total = $576 + shipping.
If you don't do everything through amazon prime the shipping will put you over your budget already and what have you got? A bike whose only good component is the crankset/bottom bracket.
If you don't have things like a lockring tool and a chainwhip those should go into your budget as well.
Buy a complete bike like the Windsor the Hour or Kilo TT. Get yourself a nice saddle, good pedals and tools and learn to service it. You'll be much happier.
Just gonna wheelie everywhere?