Buying a track bike building vs buying ready made

[Portableaj]

I am planning to get a track bike as I am getting into the sport and I would love to start racing. However I need a track bike. I have plans to getting the Dolan track champion however I am not sure if I want to buy the complete the bike or buy the frameset. If it is cheaper I would go for building but what do you guys think?

 

[Noodley]

It'll probably be cheaper buying the bike rather than building yourself unless you spend forever on the internet searching for bargains and cobble something together.

 

[oldroadman]

It'll probably be cheaper buying the bike rather than building yourself unless you spend forever on the internet searching for bargains and cobble something together.

+1, and it should be correctly put together, Dolan supplies hire bikes to Manchester Velodrome which look OK even after a few seasons of hammering.

 

[Dusty Bin]

Depends on your budget or desired spec. If you are handy with the spanners, then there is something very satisfying about building your own bikes - and shopping around is half the fun. However, the prices that Dolan and others are offering for complete bikes are very compelling.