How to build (with which components) a reliable, robust bicycle that rides well and is simple and cheap to do maintenance on?

CONTENTS:
00:00 Who's this for?
01:25 The cheapest option
02:35 Caveat 1
03:04 Caveat 2
05:00 Threadless 1" forks?
05:52 Threadless 1 1/8" forks
08:42 Less than ideal
11:45 Components?
13:52 Component costs
22:48 Conclusion?
24:43 Bonus bike :)


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Quill stems usually get discussed when I mention their downside - so I published this explanation on the forum:
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Threaded bottom bracket standards explained (article):
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Friction shifters explained (video):
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Bicycle panniers 101 & How to mount (Ortlieb) panniers (video):
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