Planet X Kaffenback build under £1100

No issue to building. But the OP sounded as though they hadn't built bikes before, didn't have any tools and didn't actually want to 'build' the bike.

I love building bikes, but all my bikes have been built using some second hand parts, effectively giving me 'more bike' than I'd have otherwise got.

I really don't see a great deal of benefit in building a bike yourself from all new parts and even less when gears are involved. And even, even less when you're building a bike that's not about meeting some specific need that isn't easily catered for.

I strongly disagree on the sizing thing. There are countless threads/ posts on this. I'm forever trying to work out my exact fit and once gears are involved changing your setup is an arse.

The overall comments were a reflextion of my opinon. If I was going to spend that amount of money on a new bike, I would go to somewhere like Condor and have it done properly, because;

1) you'll get a proper fit,
2) you'll be able to choose your kit by trying it out and hopefully work out exactly what you want, 3) if you're buying all new parts self-builds always cost you more, and probably take longer.

so condor it is then :)
i wish i had cycle to work scheme at my workplace :(