Originally Posted by
saja
BTW, BD has windsor the hour for $299.95.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm
I hope to control the cost to similar price range, but I would expect the frame quality to be a little better (since I am looking for a used/old looking frame). The make of frame better be steel or cro-mo.
I was actually thinking of this exact same bike when I read your post.
The thing is, it's hard to find an "awesome" deal on a frame on CL and when you do get it, its usually a little weathered and beaten. And unless you go to a place like "The Bike Kitchen," where there are surplus parts you can scrounge up, chances are your bike will cost more than $299.95. I say get the Windsor, wrap it in electrical/duct tape to give it a crappy look, and just ride it.
This is not to discourage you from building... Just my two cents.