Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Can't argue with free. But stem cap bolt is fairly long, you can screw it into the starnut and hold it straight (perhaps with needlenose pliers just under the head) while you tap it in, and or tap it sideways if it gets too crooked.
Very true, hadn't thought of using the bolt to tap it in.
Used is I what worked for me. I was able to build up my CC from a donor bike while I waited. Plus I get to enjoy an additional two breakdowns and rebuilds. I've heard others say buy BD, take all the components, and sell the frame. I might consider that in the future, as I think I've decided my dream N+1 is a Volagi Viaje, and I'd want to go 105 or Ultegra to keep the weight around the nominal 20lbs. With the CC I know I can't make it light, so I was not too picky.
If you're building up a bike like that and want new components, I think that's absolutely the way to go. As for me, the way I see it the frame on the Liberty 3 is likely made in the same Chinese factory as my buddy's very similarly equipped Trek 1.5 so I might as well stick with it. I don't think I'm bike-cultured enough to appreciate something like the Volagi Viaje (which I had no idea existed until I just looked it up) at this point. All the better, it'll keep me from spending my paychecks on bikes I don't technically need but want really bad. I don't think I could handle another hobby like that, as I've already got several
