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@hinius
Here's a different kind of angel on your shoulder, the custom bike compromise angel:
Everyone approaches this differently, but this is a custom bike made by one of the premiere frame builders in this country, a bike that you'll own and ride for a very long time. In 3-4 years time, you won't care about the £300 price difference (and if you did, you really should be buying a cheap Chinese off the peg). What you will remember is the compromise that you made. The practical differences may only be in your head, but the doubts will nevertheless always remain with you. Obviously you have a budget, obviously you have time constraints, but unless you are really totally broke or you really can't wait, buy the best kit your heart can justify: this is your dream bike. Otherwise, you might as well use chromoloy 4130 for the tubes, right? Put the most kick-ass bike you can together and then ride it to death!
How's that for convincing? :)