Grease_Monkey Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 Just pulled the trigger on a frameset. This will be a bit of a spare parts build as I have most of what I need. The big question mark for me is the groupset and brakes... What is the cheapest 1x gravel groupset available, as well as cheapest hydro brakes? I'm not really bothered by weight and brakes just have to work... Tatt 1
Farrnus Posted August 21, 2019 Author Posted August 21, 2019 Just pulled the trigger on a frameset. This will be a bit of a spare parts build as I have most of what I need. The big question mark for me is the groupset and brakes... What is the cheapest 1x gravel groupset available, as well as cheapest hydro brakes? I'm not really bothered by weight and brakes just have to work... awesome ---- Sram Apex is the cheapest build -- the local importers, Cape Cycle Systems, should have all parts you need - including the Brakes ( they stock both FlatMount and PostMount Calipers so you just need to order the correct versions from your dealer ). don't forget to post a pic of the frame/bike when you get it
Grease_Monkey Posted August 21, 2019 Posted August 21, 2019 awesome ---- Sram Apex is the cheapest build -- the local importers, Cape Cycle Systems, should have all parts you need - including the Brakes ( they stock both FlatMount and PostMount Calipers so you just need to order the correct versions from your dealer ). don't forget to post a pic of the frame/bike when you get it Thanks, I will do! It's probably going to be a bit of a slow build being n+1 (+1) and all - but keen to get it done!
Fat Boab Posted August 21, 2019 Posted August 21, 2019 Not 1x but if I was building again, tempting... https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/377405-shimano-tiagra-10-speed-disc-groupset/ Just pulled the trigger on a frameset. This will be a bit of a spare parts build as I have most of what I need. The big question mark for me is the groupset and brakes... What is the cheapest 1x gravel groupset available, as well as cheapest hydro brakes? I'm not really bothered by weight and brakes just have to work... Grease_Monkey and Farrnus 2
Grease_Monkey Posted August 21, 2019 Posted August 21, 2019 Not 1x but if I was building again, tempting... https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/377405-shimano-tiagra-10-speed-disc-groupset/ I did see that as well as another groupo (both 2x) in the classifieds for good prices - hopefully they hang around for a week or two so pay-day can come around. I gotta say I won't go 2x on a mtb again, but for what I will be using this bike for I am not too phased by either 1x or 2x. Swany05 1
Farrnus Posted August 23, 2019 Author Posted August 23, 2019 only a few of these left and we found a "shop-soiled" sample with a small scratch on the downtube. This is a 54cm LARGE Size. Note : this has the straight seat stays as was a sample from a bike we were working on ... so this one is going for just R 3500!!! will include the usual front + rear axles + headset + seat clamp. here is the link to the frame on the website frame is BRAND NEW!!!!
Grease_Monkey Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 What length stems are you all building up with on Large frames? Haven't been on a drop bar bike in a while so not really in touch with the norms these days... Thinking 90mm is a good place to start. Farrnus 1
Roguemeister Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 What length stems are you all building up with on Large frames? Haven't been on a drop bar bike in a while so not really in touch with the norms these days... Thinking 90mm is a good place to start.I've got a 100mm on, started out with a 90 but swapped it out to try a 100 and it's much of a muchness Farrnus and Grease_Monkey 2
Farrnus Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 What length stems are you all building up with on Large frames? Haven't been on a drop bar bike in a while so not really in touch with the norms these days... Thinking 90mm is a good place to start. geo on these is still quite " conventional gravel " so a 90 or 100mm should be fine ... there is a trend ( like MTB ) for longer reach and shorter stems - but this version of the FARR OUT is not about that .... yet .... Grease_Monkey 1
Grease_Monkey Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 geo on these is still quite " conventional gravel " so a 90 or 100mm should be fine ... there is a trend ( like MTB ) for longer reach and shorter stems - but this version of the FARR OUT is not about that .... yet .... Happy to hear that, fits the bill for me. Groupo arriving tomorrow so building up on Friday, will post some pics then. gogo@, Swany05 and Farrnus 3
Swany05 Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 What groupset did you go with? Happy to hear that, fits the bill for me.Groupo arriving tomorrow so building up on Friday, will post some pics then.
Farrnus Posted August 29, 2019 Author Posted August 29, 2019 Happy to hear that, fits the bill for me. Groupo arriving tomorrow so building up on Friday, will post some pics then. awesome --- looking forward to seeing some pics
Grease_Monkey Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Ok, so here we go, really happy with the way it turned out - but a bit of a hodge podge build! - Large frame- Roval Wheelset I had in the garage (21mm internal width)- Farr Dot Gravel tyres - 45c (set up tubeless)- Shimano Tiagra 2x10 hydro groupset sourced from the classifieds. This was a bit of a mess, I had to borrow a post mount calliper from my wife's bike for the front brake because a flat mount cannot be made to work with a post mount fork (Iknew this going in). Back brake was fine. Front mech did not work - it was a bottom pull 31.6mm clamp - I needed a 34.9mm clamp with top pull. Had to use an old silver (UGLY) Sram XX1 mech. I will go to 1x when Shimano GRX becomes available here - that way I can keep the brakes I have now.- Rapide Frontier Gravel bar - 440cm, handlebar tape, and 160mm rotors. - Ryder Force saddle- Funn seatpost and stem (90mm) Overall I am very happy with the setup, will take her out for a spin Sat morning and post some better pics than this. Best part... all in I spent 11k for this build (obviosuly does not include value of parts I already had). Worst part... she is a porker. Didn't weigh yet, but I am guessing 10kg+. Edited August 29, 2019 by Grease_Monkey Farrnus, Mongoose!, Stevovo and 2 others 5
Farrnus Posted September 3, 2019 Author Posted September 3, 2019 Ok, so here we go, really happy with the way it turned out - but a bit of a hodge podge build! - Large frame- Roval Wheelset I had in the garage (21mm internal width)- Farr Dot Gravel tyres - 45c (set up tubeless)- Shimano Tiagra 2x10 hydro groupset sourced from the classifieds. This was a bit of a mess, I had to borrow a post mount calliper from my wife's bike for the front brake because a flat mount cannot be made to work with a post mount fork (Iknew this going in). Back brake was fine. Front mech did not work - it was a bottom pull 31.6mm clamp - I needed a 34.9mm clamp with top pull. Had to use an old silver (UGLY) Sram XX1 mech. I will go to 1x when Shimano GRX becomes available here - that way I can keep the brakes I have now.- Rapide Frontier Gravel bar - 440cm, handlebar tape, and 160mm rotors.- Ryder Force saddle- Funn seatpost and stem (90mm) Overall I am very happy with the setup, will take her out for a spin Sat morning and post some better pics than this. Screenshot_20190829-213948_Gallery.jpg Best part... all in I spent 11k for this build (obviosuly does not include value of parts I already had). Worst part... she is a porker. Didn't weigh yet, but I am guessing 10kg+. awesome - thanks for sharing!! we'll have some CARBON forks soon ... help reduce the weight ... Grease_Monkey 1
Grease_Monkey Posted September 5, 2019 Posted September 5, 2019 Made a few rookie set-up errors which I have fixed for the most part now (handlebar and hood position). Bike is riding really nicely and surprisingly comfortable! Veebee, Farrnus, BSG and 3 others 6
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