Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - burrrrr!
Bikes: 1958 Rabeneick 120D, 1968 Legnano Gran Premio, 196? Torpado Professional, 2000 Marinoni Piuma
Starting with a frame and fork set only is a costly and sometimes frustrating way to go. However...
If you have a good stash of components, adequate mechanical skills and can build the bike using those, you might want to go for it. Of course, be prepared to spend a bunch on paint work but the end result just might be worth it.
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"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".