Thanks Nashbar! I had been wanting to do this for a long time, and when I saw the frame in the sale flyer, that cinched it.

I know, I know... I could have just walked into Rowlett's and picked one of these up, ready to roll, but I just wasn't impressed with the stock build. Of course, since I am trying to do this on the cheap, my build won't be awe-inspiring, but I have tried to balance quality and value.

And, I have to say that it has just been downright fun putting this together. For the first time in a while, I felt like a little kid, waiting for packages to be left on the doorstep. So, what do I see when I get home?

My very first "built from scratch" project.