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@Snuggah
Hey guys, so I had a custom build lined up (I've recently bought an Aventon Cordoba frame and a set of H+ Archetypes (all black) however i've been repeatedly told that the Eastway Esaki is a better way to go, it's currently sitting in the sale on Wiggle for £488 (or £400 for an ex display) so my question is would you continue to spend around £700 on a custom build (part list below) or just sack it off and go for the Eastway and save myself £300 odd? It's going to be used for a 5 odd mile commute daily and replacing a old spesh langster. Thanks in advance for your opinions / suggestions :)
Custom build I had planned:
Frame: £155 https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/aventon-cordoba-frame-yellow
Stem: £16 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-ant-black-stem/
Wheelset: £160 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/322218511615
Crankset: £169 https://www.condorcycles.com/products/sram-omnium-track-crankset
Headset: £49.99 https://www.condorcycles.com/collections/headsets/products/campagnolo-record-1-hiddenset-headset
Handlebars: £29 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deda-pista-track-handlebar/
Chain: £18 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-x10-93-10-speed-chain/
Tyres: £22 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-gatorskin-folding-road-tyre/
Saddle: £24 https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/blb-stealth-saddle-matt-black
Pedals: £40 https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/blb-track-pedals
Brakes: £36 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-ultegra-6800-brake-caliper/
Brake Lever: £22 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cane-creek-crosstop-brake-levers/
Forks: £99 https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/aventon-lite-fork-carbon