self build / upgrade in progress!
boiler790
Posts: 42
Hi Everyone,
This is my first one so bear with me.
I was given a bike (£130 Viper TR 0.0 - CRC) for my bday in december last year to try and get fit. A couple of off road rides (and stacks!) later I'm hooked.
I've had to replace the rear axle twice, and just picked up some dart 3's to replace the knackered suntour's.
I like the idea of building the bike up to improve it as and when required but wanted some ideas as to whether it's worth it. Or whether I should just save up and get a decent complete bike?
Cheers,
R
This is my first one so bear with me.
I was given a bike (£130 Viper TR 0.0 - CRC) for my bday in december last year to try and get fit. A couple of off road rides (and stacks!) later I'm hooked.
I've had to replace the rear axle twice, and just picked up some dart 3's to replace the knackered suntour's.
I like the idea of building the bike up to improve it as and when required but wanted some ideas as to whether it's worth it. Or whether I should just save up and get a decent complete bike?
Cheers,
R
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You get more for your money with a complete bike, rather than say assembling a new bike from components.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 -
Sorry i would not bother with that bike as you would end up changing everything.
It would be cheaper to save and buy a better bike."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Cool,
Cheers for the advice guys, was thinking along those lines too but wanted to ask anyway.
R0
