Originally Posted by jschatz
I paid $149 for my SRS3 frame and have built nice 18 lb.bike for under $800. Pictures will follow in another post.
This includes Shimano Ultegra derailluers, shifters/levers & chain, Shimano 105 brakes and crankset, Shimano 9 spd. cassette, FSA aero wheels, Sella Italia saddle, Michelin Pro Race tires, Nashbar Look compatible pedals, Halo bars, stem and seat post. All of these components are new and were bought via eBay.
If there's a thread for best bike for the money, I feel good about my chances.
I'd be ecstatic if my build gets near 17 lbs. That will take a new wheelset though which won't happen til New Years. My current steel bike is 20.5 lbs in size 52.