Originally Posted by djSlvt
If I knew what that man knows before I bought my bike, I wouldn't buy it. Instead, I'd buy a frame, handle bars, seat post and seat, pedals, drive train, two derailers, other stuff, and build a bike I love to use for about the same money.
You can still do this for your next bike. It's a very rewarding experience so long as you don't do it primarily to save $.
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