Originally Posted by tracheopterix
nelson249 and humbug: I see what you are saying. For me, since this will be my only bike, I want something that I will really enjoy every time I use it. I guess I could ride a beater to and from school in order to keep a second, nice bike safer but the commute will be 90% of my biking time and it seems like a real wast to spend that on a beater when it could be a custom CC. I don't intend to spend a fortune on it either, only 25-50% more than the price of a CC complete.
Cool. I can see your point. In any case, you will not be disappointed when you get the bike built up how you want it. Post some pics when you get it done.