I strongly suggest you buy a decent bike such as a mid level complete from We The People, Kink, Stolen, Subrosa has some, DK has one or two.
Basically, look for this
1) Full Chromo frame
2) Sealed Bottom Bracket, and hubs
3) Chromoly Forks, Handlebars, Cranks
4) Double walled rims
You really do get what you pay for. And there are plenty of customs on craigslist for cheap
Originally Posted by
Street rider
the frame alone cost $1200. the handlebars were $120, and the forks were like $209
Which are you talking about? TI reaper?
Anyways, I dont trust anything Eastern makes. And the most expensive forks i know of out at this point are Ody Directors at $150