My new single speed build

[BogusOne]

So a while back i decided its time to build a single speed bike. Now you you will probably think ja ja just another bike build. BUT there is a whole new twist to this story......

 

This one i am really building from scratch from the ground up. Yes im building my very own frame from scratch

 

So the 1st question was what would i use to build Steel is cool but to find the right tubing locally is not an option.... not to mention alu tubing.....

 

SOOOO i opted to go the carbon route. Cutting up an old frame to use the head tube and dropouts etc came to mind to make the build easier but i thought to myself where is the fun in that so i started making all the parts from carbon. Tapered head tube, bb shell, slotted dropouts WITH disc mount tabs the lot!

 

So here are some photos to show you where i am at with the build... Follow to see updates as i go along and feel free to comment on the build.....

 

Sorry bout the shitty pics....

Edited November 14, 2012 by BogusOne

[Beattbox]

Jeez, now that is impressive!

Good luck and enjoy your project. Looking forward to the progress photo's.

[DR ◣◢]

Kudos to you! Very ambitious project and one i am really looking forward to see happen.

 

What are you basing the geometry on?

[Smiles]

wow, going to be following this

[BogusOne]

Kudos to you! Very ambitious project and one i am really looking forward to see happen.

 

What are you basing the geometry on?

 

I looked at a couple of frames but settled on the Niner Air 9 carbon's geometry. But with a twist.... Going ISP... If the ISP doesnt work out ill just cut it off and stick a seatpost in there as i made provision for it. The seat tube inside diameter is 30,9 so standard seatpost works in there.

[Sidewinder.]

Looking schweet! Would you mind doing a cost-to-date with all your updates?

[BogusOne]

Looking schweet! Would you mind doing a cost-to-date with all your updates?

 

Cost to date including all the hardware to build the jig is still under R1200

[Sidewinder.]

Cost to date including all the hardware to build the jig is still under R1200

I know it's still far away but, any thoughts on the finish?

[xtcman]

This is awesome, great to see someone doing this in SA. Can't wait to see the end result

[Hairy]

Looking good, would it be a good idea to pop in a foam insert of sorts at the head tube junction between the down and top tubes, then wrap this up in carbon to form a stout gusset/brace ......just for safety sake.

 

Weldone on taking on this project and sharing it with us!

[rad006]

Hell I might want to buy a frame from you once you are done...

[Eldron]

That is pure awesomeness. If it got any cooler and I'd be fainting like a school girl at a Justin Beiber concert.

 

Nice work! Keep us posted!

 

Admin - can we peg this?

[kennyg]

Front Triangle... the easy part....

 

Now the rear...if you need some help let me know.

 

Its brave and will be awesome when it comes right. How are you doing the gussets?

Edited November 15, 2012 by kennyg

[Thug]

Very nice, looking forward to following the build!

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

mirroring others here - how are you going to gusset the frame? You will need to do quite a bit of wrapping in the BB / Headtube / seat tube areas in order for it to be strong enough to ride properly...

[yeboabe]

Looking forward to following this, please add as many pics as possible!!