Frame swap
Sea_Green_Incorruptible
Posts: 431
Hi folks.
I've got the chance to buy a lovely second hand (but in perfect condition) Look 585 carbon frame to replace my current alu one for very reasonable money. If I go for it - which looks likely - the plan is to swap over all my existing componentry (Ultegra and Aksiums) onto the new frame.
Has anyone done this themselves? I plan to take photos of everything on the old bike so I can cross reference, have a copy of Zinn and am I'm pretty confident(ish) about everything but the gears. But are there any particular 'poo traps' I need to look out or think about for before I start?
Cheers.
I've got the chance to buy a lovely second hand (but in perfect condition) Look 585 carbon frame to replace my current alu one for very reasonable money. If I go for it - which looks likely - the plan is to swap over all my existing componentry (Ultegra and Aksiums) onto the new frame.
Has anyone done this themselves? I plan to take photos of everything on the old bike so I can cross reference, have a copy of Zinn and am I'm pretty confident(ish) about everything but the gears. But are there any particular 'poo traps' I need to look out or think about for before I start?
Cheers.
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not really - justtake your time and do it properly - ask questions on here if there are parts you are unclear about.
expect to replace cables and stuff - it won't be worth the hassle of swapping cables across0 -
Just doing the same myself - Fausto Coppi alu to Look 555.
As well as cables, I've also had to replace seatpost (different diameter) & bottom bracket (English vs Italian thread), but I'd have replaced the BB anyway.
Take it slowly, be methodical and you should be OK.0 -
You may need longer allen key brake bolts on the carbon frame ? I know I did.
No need for the pics really - take on bit off the old bike and bung it on the new bike. Its pretty easy.0 -
Encouraging stuff! Thanks all. I'll let you know how I get on...0
