geemobee Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Hi Chaps, Is this doable or am I being silly? Gary
Jva Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Hi Gary, sometimes this is the best way to learn. It helps a lot if you are a practical person. I did something similar and when I got stuck either googled or asked for help, never looked back as now you can maintain your own bike. Enjoy
Greg29 Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Go for it. Between Google and thehubsa all the info is available so anything is possible!
KaKa Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 zero, nothing, nada, niks, geen... experience? i think notu will need some experience or it will cost u
geemobee Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 zero, nothing, nada, niks, geen... experience? i think notu will need some experience or it will cost u as in... I have never even owned a MTB in my life. Last time I rode a bike was around 10yrs ago and that was a trick bike.
MrJacques Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) How much general diy experience do you have? As others said, there are a lot of videos and books available. Have a look at the parktool website. Their big blue book is also nice. Pinkbike has some nice stuff under their tech tuesday section. Edited February 7, 2014 by Jacquers
geemobee Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 How much general diy experience do you have? As others said, there are a lot of videos and books available. Have a look at the parktool website. Their big blue book is also nice. Pinkbike has some nice stuff under their tech tuesday section. I have 2 strong arms and an above average IQ? Super Sywurm 1
Madlight Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 All MTB's have zero experience when they are first built... It is up to the first owner to teach them the way of the singletrack and make them experienced.
BogusOne Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Go for it!!! No need to be a rocket scientist to build a bike. Everything fits together like a jigsaw puzzle. Take your time with assembly and make sure everything fits properly before you tighten to spec. Take care not to over tighten anything and you will be ok. As for setting gears etc search you tube as there are plenty videos to guide you. Never say you cant do something before you have even tried. Most of all enjoy the experience!!!!!!! and post pics!!!!!!
Beesrib Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 will be a good learning school. and it will also help if you have the correct tools in your box. enjoy
hayleyearth Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 (1st assumption made is that you are not talking about wheel build, just assembling the parts.) From what I have learnt here are a few questions you can answer before you start: 1. Tools. Do you have any/the right tools? One can in most cases get away with only a BB-tool, grease, chain braker and L-entjie set if you get the heaset bearing pressed fitted by a LBS (here assuming you dont have press fitted BB too) 2. Make a list of all the components needed for a bike build (e.g frame [usually comes with rear shock], fork, headset [top and bottom], stem, handlebar, brakes, shifter(s), BB, cranks, pedals, wheel set, brake mounts, rotors, derailer(s), seat post, seat etc.) 3. now to fit the parts together to get their specifics. Like look at your frame. That will determine the headset you must buy, the BB, the rear brake mount, the fork etc etc etc the fork and frame together also determine the head setthe frame determine the seat postthe frame also determines your rear hub on the rear wheelthe fork determines your hub on the front wheeletc etc etc Personally I think you can do it!If you have done the above, come back here and ask. BogusOne 1
Mojoman Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Just remember you will need to buy tools which can be costly at first.But I don't think its that hard (if you are hands on and don't get frustrated easily!)
geemobee Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 Go for it!!! No need to be a rocket scientist to build a bike. Everything fits together like a jigsaw puzzle. Take your time with assembly and make sure everything fits properly before you tighten to spec. Take care not to over tighten anything and you will be ok. As for setting gears etc search you tube as there are plenty videos to guide you. Never say you cant do something before you have even tried. Most of all enjoy the experience!!!!!!! and post pics!!!!!! That's the spirit ok, so where do I start? I know I would like a hard tail, 29er. BogusOne 1
Flowta Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Hi Chaps, Is this doable or am I being silly? Gary Yes, it is. It does depend on your definition of "building" as to how much learning/practice you need during the process BogusOne 1
DR ◣◢ Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I have 2 strong arms and an above average IQ? I see at least two stripped bolts in your future. Get a torque wrench at the very least. Something to keep in mind is that bike parts at times require specific tools to fit them. The wrong tool WILL destroy something and cost you money. Read up on the Park Tool website and YouTube etc for tutorials on everything you do. pista 1
hayleyearth Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 That's the spirit ok, so where do I start? I know I would like a hard tail, 29er. How do you know you will like that? Because all your friends have one? Also a pre warning - it is more expensive to build your own than to buy complete (will it has been for me thus far)
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