Originally Posted by
mdilthey
There is a joy in building a bike up from a bare frame, carefully ordering components one at a time. That's worth something. And many people love the experience because the bike feels more personal, and maintenance is no longer a mystery.
I can imagine, I do all my own computer building, that pride in what you put together is definitely there too. All my bikes are old C&Vs that I "rescued", and the ripping them apart and rehabbing them and building them back up is as enjoyable to me as actually riding them. Even the few bits I am putting on my touring bike I'm rebuilding right now have been quite fun to shop around and piece together.