This is a new build I have started. It has overtones of a Tolkien novel - one bike to rule all the disciplines. The plan is to build a Cyclocross bike that i can use on road and on dirt road. Oh and to use Disc brakes. For that i needed fatter tires and some clearance on the frame. Disc Brakes and hydraulic vs mechanical: . I was originally hoping to go Di2 hydraulic but they are just stupid expensive and Di2 is so complex to configure i almost gave up. But i will likely go to Di2 in the future as prices fall. Or SRAM Red 22, but we all know that story. Plus i am a Shimano brake fa, especially the new XT stoppers, which are what the road hydraulics are based on. There are still some issues outstanding like tires and what tires will actually fit in the frame. All of the bits have been purchased and are on their way in or will be bought once the frame gets here. Here is the build list. Frame: Chinese Carbon - Deng Fu FM 059 Cyclocross Disc Frame with Fork and seat post and headset included. About R 9k all in landed here. Naked Carbon. A mate ordered one and it looks substantial. Brakes: Shimano CX 77 mechanical discs with 160 mm Shimano Ice Tech Rotors Shifters: Ultegra 6700 10 Speed - still need to get these Front Derailleur: SHimano CX Specific Cranks: Shimano CX 70 compact Crank 172,5 mm 46/32 Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Clutch type with long cage, Cluster: Shimano 11-28 for some extra spins to get me up the hill Road Bars - 460mm Specialized Saddle Pedals - likely a set of Crank Brothers as I have some spare. Wheels: Lots of issues and information that is very confusing here, so i opted for a second hand set of Carbon 29er Black Spades that i found on the hub. I will try these first and see what they work like but would ultimately like to get a CX specific set like a set of ZTR Iron cross rims. Tires - based on them fitting in the frame the widest i can go is about 35 mm. I am looking at Schwalbes, but they are all really expensive. I am a big fan of tubeless (not tubbies) I got a lot of good information from the hub from guys who have done similar in the past. Like the CX brake levers that go on the top bar and allows you to brake when not on the hoods. I will post photos when completed. Total budget must be about R 25k overall
