Originally Posted by
Mistawes
Budget? Experience?
I was contemplating buying my first fix, saw the OTT prices (imo) and built my own, justifying my time Vs. cost. I've gained alot more experience, having built my own wheels, things like that which I thought I'd never get around to!
Buying a complete bike saves time and money (and stress!), but I don't think you'll be as comfortable with it when something goes wrong! I know every inch of my bike, having been over them all multiple times, and I know when something doesn't sound right.
Not trying to sound all high and mightty or anything, just my personal experience!
Bottom line, if you're not confident you can build it, just buy one ready built! - Depending on budget obviously!
Oh my lordy! You explained it in less than 1 minute of reading! It took me literally an hour on someone else's thread to explain my ****. And I'm not even sure it made sense!
Anyway yeah, I might be too late but +1 on this comment, experience is ALWAYS better than having that animosity between you and your bike, but like dude above said (and like I explained for an hour that I can never get back) if you have no idea what you're doing then
gradually learn your bike.
EDIT: BTW mistawes, where'd you learn to do all your shiznit (wheelbuilding specifically)? I've been having this debate in my head, the DIY vs. Buy one made. Thanks