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Thread: Do I dare build a bike?
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07-05-2020, 03:55 PM #1
Do I dare build a bike?
I have a stand. A few tools. I have some sense of what I want.
Hardtail - swap a rigid carbon and a 120mm fork back and forth for commuting vs single track.
My old (old af) bike was a specialized stumpy hardtail from 2001. I still like that bike, but I want 29” wheels and modern build compliance.
I hate drop bars. Gotta be flat.
Don’t want a gravel bike.
I want a slack-ish hardtail w/ a 1x setup. 175mm crank. Looking for a light commuter that hauls and can convert to a light XC bike that hauls.
Not too many rigid hardtails out there for sale that aren’t single speeds.
Once I find the frame I want, Pink bike for used components?
Anyone want to talk me out of a charbon OEM Santa Cruz highball from diycarbon?
I welcome all opinions (biased af or Otherwise) about any part of this project. Shill me the right components etc for any part of this project.
I like the bianchi sea foam green/cyan blue color a lot.
I do a great template hand ski mount.wait!!!! waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait...Wait!
Zoolander wasn't a documentary?
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07-05-2020, 04:53 PM #2
I recently built a chromag stylus from the frame up with limited bike tools, a stand and some left over parts. It certainly had it’s frustrating moments with setting the crown race as the most annoying and frustrating as well as cutting the fork stem. I enjoyed doing it but I’m happy it wasn’t my only bike because it took me a lot longer to build and piece together then I had originally planned.
In my area the used bike market has exploded ( same with parts) so that might be hit or miss which can be frustrating if you want to build on a budget or have specific parts in mind.
Overall I enjoyed it, happy I did it, can say I bully it from the frame and will probably never sell it and will curse myself when it breaks.
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07-05-2020, 05:38 PM #3Perpetual Jong
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07-05-2020, 06:16 PM #4Registered User
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This. Although whether the old bike can truly be a decent commuter option kind of depends how far you're commuting. Old 26"mtb can do the job but an old cheap 700c bike is going to be way faster and more efficient if you're covering any decent distance.
That said yes, build the bike yourself - fun project imho if you can sort thru all the part compatibility issues.
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07-05-2020, 08:05 PM #5
building a bike is fun, interesting, satisfying.
its is NOT cost effective if your time has any value.
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07-05-2020, 10:00 PM #6
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07-05-2020, 10:19 PM #7
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07-05-2020, 10:50 PM #8
19” - same size as my stumpy
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00...g?v=1556671945
For some reason couldn’t get it imbedwait!!!! waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait...Wait!
Zoolander wasn't a documentary?
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07-05-2020, 10:54 PM #9
This could be done with a rigid fork. Hard to find a 26” fork with with right axle to crown that isn’t disc only, but there are a couple on eBay.
The sid fork is just toast. Found a shop to service it, they went deep into the bag of tricks to get the lockout to work and that lasted about 20 miles of commuting.
Then the old 3x9 gearing system is just dumb af, so I would want more than need a beater 1x group set.wait!!!! waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait...Wait!
Zoolander wasn't a documentary?
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07-06-2020, 12:28 AM #10
Have you considered the a la carte-program from Commmencal?
Let's you order a frame and the components you want. That way you can buy some components new, and pick up some loacally
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07-06-2020, 12:47 AM #11Registered User
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For a commuter, just take off the front derailleur, left shifter, and little and big rings. That’ll leave you with a 36x12-36 or thereabouts which should be plenty unless you have massive hills on your commute. Shorten the chain and swap the middle ring for a narrow-wide if you still get chain drops (you could also bump up to a larger chainring if you replace it).
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07-06-2020, 12:59 AM #12
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07-06-2020, 06:53 AM #13
69.5* head tube angle...
a positive attitude will not solve all of your problems, but it may annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
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07-06-2020, 07:29 AM #14
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07-06-2020, 07:37 AM #15
I like this idea-
It could cost $0
Or...
A single 38 or 40t chain ring is usually gettable for cheap.
If I were so inclined, a new cassette doesn’t have to cost much.
Nor does a new chain.
So...$100 or less for all 3? Plus the fork?
That’s probably my test venue. If this small bit of work is undoable or more PITA than I want to face, , then I probably shouldn’t build a bike. If I love it, then perhaps I should.wait!!!! waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait...Wait!
Zoolander wasn't a documentary?
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07-06-2020, 07:38 AM #16
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07-06-2020, 07:40 AM #17
I'd give it a go. I'm in the process of building a gravel bike and have built a mountain bike in the past. To help ease the pain ($$), I look for sales, and buy virtually nothing at MSRP. You'll end up with more tools too.
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07-06-2020, 07:50 AM #18
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07-06-2020, 07:56 AM #19
They are all trail/enduro. Maybe one day, but for a hardtail that hauls, I’m not looking for 160mm travel on the front. For components only, they are a little better than the local shops near me, but I bet I can find better deals online.
wait!!!! waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait...Wait!
Zoolander wasn't a documentary?
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07-06-2020, 08:15 AM #20
It’s called, Celeste green. And it’s romantic as fuck.
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07-06-2020, 09:36 AM #21
Yes. Sorry, I think I read your post wrong. Are you asking for somebody to "talk you out of" BUYING the bike linked or somebody to buy it from you? I took out as the latter.
I'm looking for a gravel bike and interpreted your post to say you were trying to get rid of that frame and thought it might work as a gravel bike...
I agree with Eluder. That's a fairly steep Head Angle. Is look for something a bit more slack. I bought a trek Stache on a whim this year and have been really surprised with how capable and fun it is. I have been recommending them to my friends.
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07-06-2020, 12:34 PM #22Registered User
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07-06-2020, 08:22 PM #23
I like building bikes from the frame up, no it not really cost-effective, but I think its fun. I try and do it fall to spring so I have time to hunt for parts deals and plenty of time to get it finished before I want to ride. The winter-spring sales are the best prices. I've done some pretty low-cost builds but you have to compromise somewhere breaks, shifters, wheels.
Problem now is there are so many options, finding compatible parts is a pain.
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07-06-2020, 10:55 PM #24Registered User
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Building a bike up yourself is almost BETTER than mounting your own skis. Getting the shifting dialed and brakes bled is a little bit of black magic. Do it!
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07-07-2020, 08:03 AM #25Well maybe I'm the faggot America
I'm not a part of a redneck agenda
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