Is it worth building your own bike or buying your first bike
Hello I am interested in possibly becoming a bike enthusiast. I have gotten into climbing and my gym did a cool Tour de France deal in which we would all drive to each gym do challenges etc. I was unable to do it because of other obligations but I also don’t have a bike. My buddy from where I’m from is a bit of an enthusiast and I asked him for advice on getting into the realm of single speeds, commuters, and even fixed gears.
I see an old Trek like dual sport bike sitting outside near me abandoned for some time. I am asking you guys today if it is worth spending money on parts and maybe labor to convert it to a fixed gear/and or single speed. I have watched some YouTube videos and feel confident I can do it within a budget friendly manner, my friend has told me it would be better to find a good used well taken care of like popular brand bike (State,Aventon,Mercier TT etc.).
I would just like some feedback to my idea if it is feasible and maybe recommended or if I should listen to my buddies’ advice and just purchase and learn the basic maintenance first before doing a build project.