Originally Posted by vpiuva
What's your price range? In any case, it's almost impossible to save any money buying a group and frame separately if that's a goal. Some on here buy BikesDirect bikes for the group, buy a frame they like, strip and sell the BD frame.
The most important part of this whole process is finding a frame that fits.
Okay that sounds interesting. As for the frame, I assume there is a way to find the correct fit without going to a shop? BikesDirect is a web retailer after all.