Originally Posted by Trsnrtr

My latest build is an Italian frame from 1979 with an orphaned 2014 Campagnolo Record groupset from a sold frame, spare set of wheels, carbon bars, and a stem from a drawer. It's currently my favorite ride and ridden more than my $4500 modern road bike.

Having said all of that, at my old age after a life of working hard and being blessed, I'll spend anything on a bike.