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It needn't cost an inordinate amount of your hard earned money to put something decent together.
I own 3 Raleighs, I doubt if they cost me £300 quid each. My latest is a 3040 Como effort - a good solid, reliable winter hack. I aid £40 for the frame. I added a new set of lightish wheels £120 and built up the rest with second hand parts, Total cost £250 for a bike which will go through the grime of winter and perform light touring duties. Don't rush in to your build. Look through the classifieds here and other sites and ask if you have problems. In my experience, forum users are only to eager to help. Good luck with the build.