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So, will I get more satisfaction from building a Yeti AS-R 5 to my own spec or buying an off the shelf bargainiferous Whyte 146? I've been thinking about it for a month and I still don't know
I've always enjoyed building a bike up from a frame. It at least means you can spec it exactly how you want it. However, it usually works out more expensive thank buying something 'off the shelf'. If you've got the tools and space to build up a Yeti, then go for it 🙂
as above, it depends on finances.
its cheaper to buy off the shelf than spec your own machine (usually)
the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction, however, is worth a lot of money imo.
i would build.
Build. You gain an intimate knowledge of your bike that way.
its cheaper to buy off the shelf than spec your own machine (usually)
yeah but you end up changing everything in the end anyway as the spec is never quite what you wanted.
I usually build, but it depends how much of a bargain the whyte is. It also depends on what type of build you want; if you want something personal or have bits to use then build. But if you are going to just hang a standard groupset on it, then it may be cheaper as a full bike, when I picked up my cervelo road bike, the full bike cost me only a little more than buying the frame, fork and groupset would. Whilst there are some lovely quirky builds posted up on here, the still seem to be a few who want a prize for hanging a standard groupset, some Thomson bits and a set of hope hoops on a frame.
It depends on you're finances.
That said I haven't really got a pot to piss in but have just spoojed a load of cash on building up an old frame with new bits. Nothing better than a load of bike bits, a coffee pot on the stove and the radio on in the background.
Have you ridden them both? We sell both and they ride differently. I would take the Whyte if it were me but then it's not turquoise.
Good choices! I've had Marins (same company as Whyte) for 12 years (had 3, still got my first) and had a Yeti ASR-C for 2 years. Both companies highly recomended. Three warrenty jobs and no hassle at all, two new frames and one new swingarm.
I would always build. It's fun doing it and off-the peg stuff is never quite right, and ends up costing more too as you upgrade bits to what you should have had in the first place.
If you go for the Yeti, ring Howard at Bromley Bike Co, he's very helpful and quite patient with me as a really pinickerty customer. Made a really good job of my custom build and had a few other bits from there since. Tell him Andy H recomended you to him.