Originally Posted by
RaeFixie
well i guess mine is more expensive because i buy new parts by parts instead of used whole bike...
once my mentor told me that "to buy the whole bike is usually cheaper than buying the parts.... but more likely u get what u want when u build ur own bike" but idk... im just a newb haha...
You're right, building a bike with new parts will cost more than just buying a complete bike but you will get exactly what you want providing you can afford it. You can reduce the cost by buying used parts or using stuff you already have (like you've done with the le tour).