I can relate to your post. I'm just a beginner rider, and I saw an acquaintance beautiful road bike. I have never ridden one, but as an impulse I bought a frame in July for a fall project.

I have to say that the only thing we have left to do is handle bar and cabling.

Yes, no doubt buying a bike from the store would have been cheaper. However, this is my bike. I made every decision on it. It was put together for me. There's a special connection that I already have for this bike.

I can't wait until I go out on my first ride on it.