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hey guys looking at making my own bike up from scratch for the first time!
just wondering if anyone has or could write me a list of all the parts needed? frame, forks, disc brakes, cassetes brackets etc!
cheers for the help in advance
just wondering if anyone has or could write me a list of all the parts needed? frame, forks, disc brakes, cassetes brackets etc!
cheers for the help in advance
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also say i bought this;
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=produ ... egoryId=87
what else would i need to buy?0 -
Have a look at the specs for a bike from an online shop or whatever, eg technical specifications on here - http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkMode ... itch&eid=20
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Frame
Forks
Headset+spacers
Chainset
Bottom bracket (unless you buy intergrated type - hollowtech 2 etc)
Stem
Bars
Grips
Pedals
Front and rear Mechs
Shifters
Cassette
Chain
Tyres+Tubes
Wheels
Seatpost
Seatclamp
Saddle
Brakes
Cables (inner and outer)
Think thats it, and some tools to fit it all.
For the Merlin, you will need evreything thats not listed.0 -
you're going to need a lot of tools.....
plus some items e.g. heasdet are best fitted by a shop because the tools necessary are hella expensive.0 -
Consider that you may have some issues with the brake hoses (and fitting a headset maybe a LBS job). I just cable tie mine on (brake hoses, not headset ), but if you want them running through the mounts/guides on the frame, generally you'll need to take the brake hoses off, thread them through and re-bleed the brakes after (major hastle), or possibly file out the mounts/guides on the frame to fit the hoses in. Other than that, building up the bike is easy if you've already had experience of taking off and replacing (+ setting up) cranks, cassettes and mechs.
Easy with the right tools. Just don't go banging things in place if you don't have the tools- i've made that mistake a few times- there's no point buying good precise components and then butchering them into place
Not only is it fun building up a bike, it can be very good value. I recently got a new Maxlight XCpro frame on ebay for £120. Bought some light bars and a seat post from CRC flood sale, and transferred the rest of the kit off my bike. Under £175 for a completely new feeling bike. It's a great way to try a load of different 'bikes' fairly cheaply.0 -
uk_mr_brownstone wrote:Easy with the right tools. Just don't go banging things in place if you don't have the tools- i've made that mistake a few times- there's no point buying good precise components and then butchering them into place.
Nonsense I tell you!You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
Daz555 wrote:Are you trying to suggest that mole grips and a hammer are not a suitable toolkit for 90% of bike servicing?
Nonsense I tell you!
Thinking about it, mole grips, a rag and a rubber mallet are useable for 90% of bike servicing!0