I had the option of getting
Saki as a frameset but chose the complete bike as it is an excellent value if you don't need to swap too much out. All of the shipping, customs, etc. is worked into the price you pay, which as you know is quite reasonable. Part of that is because, even when you order the complete bike, about all that is installed is the brake calipers. But that doesn't sound like a problem in this case. The 2010 female winner of the RAAM (Race Across America) did the entire ride on a Performer Lowracer. That says a lot for the build quality, and the weight! I'm obviously not a weight weenie, but iffn I was ... oh man, the fun that could be had ...