Originally Posted by
Leukybear
But either way, we're heading to the same destination.
You'll still end up with a nice bike and this bike when all things are said and done.
This. It is a bit more inconvenient to match a frame with components, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work the other way. I do see the fiscal benefit of buying a nice complete bike though. I've committed to the bike, and I'll ride it until the frame breaks.