Originally Posted by
ERabbit
I was thinking of building up a bikeisland (kilo) frame from scratch, this would obviously allow me to select better components if only dp18s or v's and messenger cranks, i think cranks and wheels are big part of the sturdy/strong feeling of the bike.
much better idea.
though don't neglect parts like HS and BB-- they can be pretty important parts of the way your bike handles. those two components and a decent fork takes a blah bike a long way...