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Mmm, there I was feeling proud of myself for getting bars,stem,brake levers,seatpost, saddle for 30£.
That's indeed not bad! Frame and wheels almost always cost a significant amount of money, especially if the frame is one with track fork ends.
And @FujiRacer said it perfectly: as long as you're happy with the bike and the amount of money you paid, that's all that matters.
Regarding your earlier comments on the stem and my idea: I find a horizontal stem with risers already comfy enough and really don't like the look of positive stems, but that's me!
Tijs
Mmm, there I was feeling proud of myself for getting bars,stem,brake levers,seatpost, saddle for 30£. guess I missed the trick when it came to frame price. or I should not have spent on the new wheels. Then it would be cheap and cheerful. Now it is slightly expensive and cheerful.
the full shopping list:
frame - £158
wheelset - £39
freewheel - £12
front tyre - £8.50
rear tyre - £9
inner tubes - £7
valve caps - £0.99
bars,stem,brake levers,saddle,seatpost - £30
bottom bracket - £15
2 brake cables - £2.90
grips - £7
bell - £0.85
pedals - £3.49
1 set of brake pads - £1.30
Spray Paint - £5
Clear lacquer spray - £4
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£307.03