I looked at the pricing of some of the TT bikes, and came to a conclusion that they are way too much overpriced. So, I am considering pros and cons of building my own. Since I have never built a bike from scrach, I would like to understand what are the risks or pot holes in assembly process that I should be aware of. From my understanding, I need:
1) Frame
2) A groupset
3) bull horn bars, with aero bars
4) Forward shifters
5) Seat
6) Wheels
7) Tyres and tube
I think a high quality carbon frame and fork combination with internal wiring support can be imported from China for around $500. Ultegra groupset for around $1000, handle bars for about $100, forward shifters for about $150, seat for about $100, light wheels for $500, with rear can be converted into a disc wheel by spernding $100 on disc covers. tyres for another $100. So, for a total of about $2500-$2700, I can make a bike that would give a $5000 bike in the market a good run for its money.
Is it that simple?
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