Hi,
I have the oppurtunity to buy just the framset from a 2003 bianchi pista for $360. Or i could buy the whole bike for 550.00. I kind of wanted to build up my own bike, so thats why i am considering just the frameset. but is it even possible to build up a better bike than the factory version for under $600 once ive already spent $360? Or would i have a better bike as the factory version? Is $360 too much? Also, if I ever wanted to, can i go from a fixed gear to a single speed on this frame? i want this to be my main bike and its going to see NYC streets, is that a good idea?
I am sort of new to these thing, so thanks for any help or suggestions you have, and i apologize for being so naive. (i have never built my own bike...)
gary
I have the oppurtunity to buy just the framset from a 2003 bianchi pista for $360. Or i could buy the whole bike for 550.00. I kind of wanted to build up my own bike, so thats why i am considering just the frameset. but is it even possible to build up a better bike than the factory version for under $600 once ive already spent $360? Or would i have a better bike as the factory version? Is $360 too much? Also, if I ever wanted to, can i go from a fixed gear to a single speed on this frame? i want this to be my main bike and its going to see NYC streets, is that a good idea?
I am sort of new to these thing, so thanks for any help or suggestions you have, and i apologize for being so naive. (i have never built my own bike...)
gary