Just trying to reduce the parts bin and managed to knock up a full bike! Going to be giving away to a family member but it’s amazing what is sitting there. Turns out BMX handles on a road frame is quite comfortable and the hybrid stopping power of rim brakes and disc is unrivalled
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Gradually getting better at bike building, even made a small profit that will pay for a few pints down the local. Proud of the these and learnt loads on the way. Build order:
Would value feedback (good or bad) and any pics of builds you may have done or lessons learnt.
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Just got these tyres on offer. Not tested yet as the great British weather is great for once and I’d probably be as red as a slapped tomato. Has anyone got any experience with them? They are 700c x 40mm 🤙
Proud of this build from frame up sourcing parts for cheap. My son now has the coolest bike on the street.
Slowly working him up to drop bars….
Hello all
I’ve been learning to build bikes over the last couple of years and wondered if there’s any stories (good and bad) or lessons learned that anyone may wish to share.
After a lot of tinkering this is my first successful attempt at building a bike on a semi small budget (£250 ish).
It’s a bit of a Frankenbike but it seems to look the part and works ok on first test. It’s got the following:
Planet X Aluminium Frame Large (58cm- ) Like New but used
Wheels - Maddux 700c Thru Axle - like new but used
700xx x 35mm gravel tyres - new
Inner tubes - new
Fork - Full Carbon Gravel Fork (up to 45mm clearance) - New
Headset - New
Stem / Bars - Used
Bar tape - New
Bottom Bracket - New
Seat Post - New
San Marco Seat - Used
Tektro disc brakes - used
Brake inner and outers - new
Disc rotors and pads - New
Shimano Sora 9 speed shifters - Used
Gear cable inner and outers - New
Micro shift 9 speed 11-46t cassette - new
Chain - new
Suntour M9 clutch derailleur - new
Shimano spd pedals - used
Off brand 38t Chainring - new
Off brand cranks - new
Spacers / bottle cages / general bolts etc - new
I’ve used cheaper parts where possible but wondered what people thought and any tips to improve are most welcome!