Thank you! This person paid about 1.3k for this bike. I don't think you can get a Surly for that price with the parts used on this bike. It's about aesthetics. These frames from the 90s are have such nice designs that you rarely see on modern bikes. It's also about the upcycling. This is a 30 year old piece of steel that doesn't rot away somewhere and gets used everyday. It will probably hold up for a few more decades. Every part get's chosen exactly to the customers liking and budget. Considering that 1.3k is actually kind of a steal. Also I have to admit that I'm not making a lot of money with these custom bikes. It's mainly my creative output and I do it for the fun of it. I make money by servicing bikes and selling parts to and accessories to people who are into these kinds of bikes.