SLEEPER: A bike that is "unpromising or unnoticed that suddenly attains prominence or value"
It's probably the first and last time I build a custom bike. I wanted something personal.
Total cost was over $1,600 which exceeded by initial target. As an amateur, I made mistakes and learned a lot. I test rode the bike and it's not bad at all. I plan on doing comparison rides against 2019 Argon 18 Nitrogen Disc Di2 and 2019 Cannondale Topstone 105.
Parts:
Frame: 2019 BXT from AliExpress $295 (BXT Official Store)
Handlebar: FSA (Came from a used Giant Propel Advanced bike purchased on eBay)
Cassette: Ultegra CS-R8000 11-32T $35 upgrade from CS-6800
Chain Connecting Pin: $10 for 3 from eBay
Di2 Wire Holders: $10 from eBay
Di2 Junction Box SM-JC41: $26 from eBay
Di2 EW-SD50 300 mm: $22 from eBay
Di2 EW-SD50 1000 mm: $27 from eBay
Di2 EW-SD50 700 mm: $24 from eBay
Di2 EW-SD50 600 mm: $25 from eBay
BR-R8000 Caliper Brake Set: $95 from eBay
Bottom Bracket SM-BBR60B: $22 from eBay
Wheelset Racing S-Five: $160 from eBay
3-Port Junction A SM-EW-90-A: $18 upgrade from used SM-EW-90-B
FSA 110 mm Stem: From my unused parts box
Handlebar End Caps: $16 from Amazon
Front Derailleur: FD-R8050 - Upgrade from FD-6850
Rear Derailleur: RD-6850 (Came from a used Giant Propel Advanced bike purchased on eBay)
Crankset: FC-R8000 - Upgrade from FC-6800
Fi'zik Saddle: From my old parts box
Chain: Shimano 11 Speed (Came from a used Giant Propel Advanced bike purchased on eBay)
Decal: $25 from DIY Lettering
Wiel Bottle Cages: $30 from Amazon
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