Ok, so I’m going to get my bike shop to build me a Swift but struggling to keep it below my budget of £1500. Here is a cut n paste price list made up of parts they suggested. Is there anyway I can get a really decent build but within my budget.
Prices are what they have quoted me and inc VAT
Headset. FSA Orbit Mx £50
Stem. Easton EA70 £65
Bar. Easton EA70 £60
Grips. Bontrager RL Lock On £15
Chainset + B/Bracket. Truvativ Stylo 1.1 32t £140
Cassette. Alfine sprocket £10
Chain. SRAM PC971 £30
Shifter. Alfine £35
Pedals. own supplied £0
Brakes. Magura MT4 + centre lock adaptor (rear only) £302
Front Hub. Hope Pro2 EVO £60
Rear Hub. Alfine + fitting kit £233
Spokes. DT Competition (silver) £52
Rims. Mavic TN719 Disc £104
Tyres. Maxxis Ardent £72
Skewers. Hope £30
Saddle. own supplied £0
Seat Post. Bontager Race £30
Seat Clamp. w/ frame £0
10% off parts -£129
Parts Total £1,599