Howdy, i searched the 'net already for a bit and could not find information on this.
I see that on a site like this: https://framebuildersupply.com/collections/main-tubes
I could buy the materials to make a basic hardtail chromoly MTB frame for somewhere around $300. Since i don't know anything about frame-building, i'm going to add a buffer to that for dropouts, cable guides, etc and call it $400.
Also there exist complete kits.
![1715365713485.png 1715365713485.png](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/213/213500-c3f67ee3ea80b8530417e586de1f3dee.jpg)
Paintwise, what am i looking at? $100 of paint/clear coat?
I'm estimating a total cost of approximately $500 if i use mid grade chromoly parts all around.
How close am i to reality?
I see that on a site like this: https://framebuildersupply.com/collections/main-tubes
I could buy the materials to make a basic hardtail chromoly MTB frame for somewhere around $300. Since i don't know anything about frame-building, i'm going to add a buffer to that for dropouts, cable guides, etc and call it $400.
Also there exist complete kits.
![1715365713485.png 1715365713485.png](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/213/213500-c3f67ee3ea80b8530417e586de1f3dee.jpg)
Paintwise, what am i looking at? $100 of paint/clear coat?
I'm estimating a total cost of approximately $500 if i use mid grade chromoly parts all around.
How close am i to reality?