Bike build

Roboleeds
Roboleeds Posts: 43
edited December 2013 in Workshop
I have come across a new 2013 S Works Tarmac frame on e-bay selling for £1750.What I would like to know is how much would I be looking at to complete the build.I was thinking about using the Shimano 105 groupset from my winter bike (not brakes),and would therefore need a seat post,brakes,saddle,pedals,bars,stem and of course wheels.Thanks for your help with this matter.

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  • londoncommuter
    londoncommuter Posts: 1,550
    What size are you and is that a genuinely "new" frame? You can get one from a legit shop (with warranty) for £2k (the 2012 frame is identical to the 2013):

    http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/produc ... qtjcNJdW54

    http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/produc ... qtjttJdW54

    As to build costs, it can be whatever you want it to be but would be a bit of a crime to put cheap parts on that frame. Part of the fun is shopping round for bargains.
  • wishitwasallflat
    wishitwasallflat Posts: 2,927
    As London... says the sky's the limit those parts could cost many thousands (literally!) or a few hundred depending on what you buy.
  • Roboleeds
    Roboleeds Posts: 43
    I'm 6'1" so I think it will be a 58cm frame, got a budget of about 3k so probably pushing it with a 2k frame
  • wishitwasallflat
    wishitwasallflat Posts: 2,927
    It you were not extravagant for wheels you could probably set up that frame for 1k - you know what they say buy the best frame you can and upgrade other parts as you go. That said I've no idea if that's a good price for that frame though!
  • londoncommuter
    londoncommuter Posts: 1,550
    Thought I posted this a minute ago but it hasn't appeared (apologies if it eventually appears twice now).

    I know this is completely off your topic but but of a bargain here for a 58cm and £1k less than your budget:

    http://www.primera-sports.com/products/ ... 18902.aspx
  • mitchgixer6
    mitchgixer6 Posts: 729
    If you've got a £3k budget then you can build that up with all new parts easily. Sell your 105 parts. Brand new Ultegra 11s group set will set you back £550. That will leave well in excess of £500 for some nice wheels. Use the remaining for bars, stem, saddle etc.

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