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So I'm thinking about building up a bike, was thinking £300 - £400, but after costing it all out, I was well surprised.
Dave Russel frame + forks from Roberto - £189
Powder coating frame (canary yellow) from Armourtex - £60
Pair of Deep V's (bright pink obviously) laced to Miche/Surly/whatever hubs - £180
Miche Crank + pedals + Chainring - £80
Bottom bracket - £20
Saddle + seatpost - £20
Stem + bars - £20
Chain + cog - £20
Front brake + lever - £20
Total - £609
I'm not after a build vs off the rack debate, cause I love the process of building up the bike, but I'm looking for advice on getting the price down? I mean, this a hardly a high spec bike, with most of the parts being 2nd hand or mid - low range. I just don't see how the full build could get much cheaper. Any advice from the experts out there is most welcome.