Originally Posted by br995
I don't necessarily agree. Building one is the best way to learn about bikes; how to maintain them specifically. Not to mention it's fun
Though I just spent spent part of my night regreasing various parts of my bike.
for me I learned maintenance since my bike was a craigslist special and EVERYTHING broke. I guess it all depends on what resources are available, if there are helpful shops that'll let you use their tools building isn't too bad of a choice.
but people with absolutely no clue how to do anything besides changing a tube may get more enjoyment out of a brand new bike that's able to ride from the start. Since you don't have to struggle to figure out how to y'know... build it.