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I'm trying to work out what's the best way to buy a new bike. I know my budget is c. £3k, and know I'll want a proper measurement set up to ensure the bike fits. Beyond that discs and 105, and space to run some fatter tyres than the 25s I'm on. Probably looking at a summer bike and retiring the current steed to be winter warrior.
Beyond that, I'm wondering if it's worth going for a custom build or going off the peg? I recently realised my current bike was sold as having 105 on it, but actually as I was somewhat niavely unaware the only 105 components on the bike were the cassette and derailleur. The cranks were Sram, brakes were unbranded and not sure about chainrings.
Given I know I don't need or want Di2 or anything higher than the 105 agai, is it better to find a decent frame, order 105 and the wheels and get the bike fit done ahead of ordering, or still go off the peg and make sure the shop aren't shanking me on the groupset?
Beyond that, I'm wondering if it's worth going for a custom build or going off the peg? I recently realised my current bike was sold as having 105 on it, but actually as I was somewhat niavely unaware the only 105 components on the bike were the cassette and derailleur. The cranks were Sram, brakes were unbranded and not sure about chainrings.
Given I know I don't need or want Di2 or anything higher than the 105 agai, is it better to find a decent frame, order 105 and the wheels and get the bike fit done ahead of ordering, or still go off the peg and make sure the shop aren't shanking me on the groupset?