Raine 1.0

Trying not to be overwhelmed here

JKP...thanks for the detailed info! Will take it all into consideration - the perfectionist in me is bound to come out

Hi Top Fuel... Yip you're correct, i'm looking to build a really decent XC bike! I've started by pulling bike comparisons with all the component specs etc so I can find a baseline to work from.

JKP... 1) 83kg & 1.86m 2) Would like to think so - always looking to improve 3) Difficult to say. It won't matter too much if i'm building the bike over time, but not aiming for the stars here.

Thanks guys....finding a nice pattern here which helps!

Hi Robrider, Thanks for the tips - already a massive help! Cheers

Hi Guys, I am interested in having a new mountain bike by next summer but I am interested in building it myself over the next 6 months. I don't have the cash to fork out for a brand new bike in one go, so I am interested in finding out how to go about building it slowly but surely. I know it might cost more at the end of the day, but it might just be more enjoyable too! Some basic info i am looking for is: - Which brands sell frames, wheelsets, etc individually? - Which suppliers are the best/fastest/cheapest for components? - What are the best ways to go about this? - Etc Etc... Any information will be helpful! I'm sure this topic has appeared before but there are just way too many topics/threads etc here to filter out the info! I look forward to hearing what can be done! Thanks, Raine