Did you pay more for your groupset, your frameset, or your wheelset?

[AngryScientist]

just thought this might be an interesting poll to look at.

pick your favorite bike.

which did you pay more for: the wheelset, frameset, or groupset?

assume frameset = frame/fork/headset

groupset = running and shift gear, including FD+RD+Crank+shifters+Cassette+brakeset+chain+BB

wheelset = obvious.

the prices of these things relatively speaking to each other has changed a lot over the years, and is dependent on what you ride, so - go vote and discuss here!

[jmoore]

Frameset by at least 2x over either. Group and wheels were roughly the same, esp when you add tires to the wheels

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[jtbadge]

They're all roughly even on all of my bikes, except for my brand new custom frame.

The other framesets I've owned run about $500-800 - preowned almost exclusively. Usually spend $6-700 on new handbuilt wheels. That gets you Ultegra/Force/Chorus easily.

[kppolich]

Even for me also, unless you include the powermeter in with groupset.....

[AngryScientist]

very interesting.

just looking at some options for new kit.

boras look to run at least 1600 or so

record group about the same....

one can easily buy a used frame well under either of those.

[donevwil]

Considering I don't ride expensive wheels (me too heavy + crap roads) and haven't bought a new groupset in 18 years, frameset by a factor of ~11.

[GregL]

CAAD10 frameset bought through this forum: $550 (if I remember correctly...)
Kinlin XR31T wheelset built by me: $360
Dura Ace 9000 groupset purchased at closeout when 9100 came out: $1,230

Greg

[huck*this]

Taking a look at my recent build. All three of the above mentioned are right in the same ball park. Frame inching out by a couple hundred. I did factor in also tubular tires and after market skewers which definitely add a few bucks to the wheelset option.

[yashcha]

I tend to spend big on the frameset, and usually try to find insane deals on parts.

[RWeb]

Wheels for me. I've always heard that the biggest bang for the buck are the wheels. I agree.

[FlashUNC]

Group on the Della Santa was more than the frame or wheels.

[Hilltopperny]

Usually spend a little more on a nice frameset and have been buying nice groupsets and wheels to go with them.

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[jtbadge]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

They're all roughly even on all of my bikes, except for my brand new custom frame.

The other framesets I've owned run about $500-800 - preowned almost exclusively. Usually spend $6-700 on new handbuilt wheels. That gets you Ultegra/Force/Chorus easily.

Did some rough estimates. Here are counts for most expensive, including ties... turns out I was kind of right.
Wheels: 3
Frameset: 3
Groupset: 3

Current bikes:
Thrive:
-Wheels: $700 (T11 > Archetype)
-Frameset: $2200 (custom fillet brazed steel, ENVE fork, CK)
-Groupset: $700 (6800, MiniMotos)

Rock Lobster:
-Wheels: $700 (T11 > Archetype)
-Frameset: $600 (preowned, aluminum, Ritchey fork, CK)
-Groupset: $800 (9000/6800)

Merckx:
-Wheels: $300 (6800 > Archetype)
-Frameset: $900 (preowned, MX Leader, CK)
-Groupset: $500 (6800/5800)

Macho Man:
-Wheels: $350 (6800 > DT R460)
-Frameset: $350 (preowned, All-City, Cane Creek)
-Groupset: $350 (preowned, SRAM 2x10 mix, Paul cantis)

Old builds:
CAAD10:
-Wheels: $400 (Bitex > Archetype)
-Frameset: $350 (preowned, CAAD10)
-Groupset: $400 (5800)

Lemond:
-Wheels: $700 (T11 > Archetype)
-Frameset: $500 (preowned, custom paint, CK)
-Groupset: $500 (preowned, Force 22)

[kramnnim]

I voted wheelset, but actually it's groupset, because power meter and ee brakes.

[GOTHBROOKS]

i hustled for all my frames and components. who pays retail for anything anymore?