Maniax Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 So I decided to build a bike. It seems to be a common desire amongst hubbers. I thought that my next bike will be built by me. It will add to the joy of riding.Hubbers (Citizencycles and Edge_Design - both good guys worth supporting) provided the frame (Edge design carbon), shifters, and deraillers (Tiagra 4600 10sp - new). Thanks to CWC's one day sale I got the cassette (105 11-28) and chain (ultegra) at -50%. And Cyclosport provided the 105 compact crank and BB (also huge bargain).The rest of the parts I sources from my old bike. The wheels, seat, bar, stem, calibers and bottle cages were late additions and therefore still newish (although not carbon light but ok). So here goesFrame Shifters and deraillers After installing the old bike's parts, the shifters and RD New crank and FD added Final product, setup done (had to cut 6.5cm off the seat post)..
johannrissik Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Good one. You know this is an incurable habit ?Enjoy.
Maniax Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks. Oh I must add, I had a friend helping with the cables and setup.... Would have taken me considerably longer without help.
shaper Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 What this will also teach you is how components go together and how to better maintain and do your own maintenance. Nice build and am sure you had a lot of fun doing it... The only problem now is .... It becomes a habit and will want to build more... Even strip and upgrade. Enjoy the additional feeling of enjoying the ride you built... Happy miles!!
Maniax Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 Went for test ride no.1 up my favorite hill (Devan valley). What a joy to ride! Love it. Still fine tuning to do to hit that derailler sweetspot, but otherwise the bike rides beautifully.
cadenceblur Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 There's nothing like building your own bike. Everything on there is what you've chosen down to the last detail.
Maniax Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Yep! Great feeling. I wont ever buy a complete bike again. You guys are right, the bug bit and it bit good! hehe
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