Parts for my Festka
Broadly speaking, a bicycle is divided into the frame, groupset and wheels. The other parts, like the handlebar and seat, contribute to make the bike rideable. As I began my search for the components, it seemed like simply ordering the parts and putting them together. But little did I realise that each part was interlinked with the other and this required a comprehensive approach, rather than a piecemeal one. No wonder, purchase decisions for each part often become a debate on discussion forums. If cost were not a factor, it would be relatively easy to just go in for the bestest and brightest parts from the best builds. However, despite it being a dream build, it was by no means a no holds barred one. At each stage, and with each part, I sometimes spent days if not weeks, repeatedly placing components in the shopping cart, trying to evaluate the cost benefit ratio across different websites. Head over heart. Logic over desire. It was not easy to take decisions, with costs piling up thro