Marin IFT custom build WIP - Finished!! 26-11-09

The Big Cheese

Any updates Mac? I am like a big kid waiting for you to pull your finger out.....

By Wednesday, mine will be 'totally' finished.

Just fitted my new KCNC clamp

KCNC bottle cage bolts / Goodridge cable inner for my Pushloc / chain stay protector will be here tomorrow.

Still waiting for my bloody heli-tape to arrive that was ordered ages ago, I took her out for a blast the other day but the paint is quite delicate on our bikes, so would suggest that you get some too! Even if it's just for the downtube and toptube!

MacAndCheese

Greetings Your Highness Big Cheese Sir

No updates - had to go up to London Saturday and worked Sunday.Trust me there is no-one that wants this bike built more than me! I'm busy tonight and probably Tuesday to, but I've already booked Wednesday night to work on it. Should get everything stripped and cleaned from my Kona this week, then build at the weekend.

Andy

What you doing with the Kikapu frame?

MacAndCheese

Andy wrote:

What you doing with the Kikapu frame?

Nothing as yet, But I have most of the original parts, so I could build it back up (but the forks are MZ comp OEM - Worst Forks EVER and the brakes are cheap avid cable disc jobs - Worst Brakes EVER so may just sell the frame.

Andy

What size is it? I have a friend who might be interested

MacAndCheese

16 inch (small). Can PM more details if you need.

Andy

OK cheers. I fear 16 might be too small. Will let him know.

MacAndCheese

Finally got all the parts off the Kona tonight.

Cleaned up the Fox F100s, good as new!


Weighed the frames to compare (excuse the rubbish scales - not the most accurate!)
boths frames weighed with headset cups and seatpost clamps a bit of garden string.

The Old Kona weighed approx 6lbs, not too bad for a bike that only cost me just under 600 quid:


The Marin weights just under 4lbs:

The Big Cheese

The build is going to look great, I am like a proud parent!!!!

Those forks look great with the frame, are you running the white headset - you should do, it'll look awesome!!!! 8)

MacAndCheese

White headset is going to have to wait u fortunately, simply because I'm out of funds and can't afford a headset press or cup remover just yet and really don't want bodge it!

The Big Cheese

MacAndCheese wrote:

White headset is going to have to wait u fortunately, simply because I'm out of funds and can't afford a headset press or cup remover just yet and really don't want bodge it![/quote

I know the feeling, I am skint as at the moment, but around Xmas Im treating myself to a new 456 frame.

Oh: Pm'd you re: Kona

adb1006

That's going to look sweet 8)

I wouldn't worry about the headset - i've got a Hope on mine and i doubt i'd ever spend that much on a headset again - something like a cane creek S2 is just as good IMO.

MacAndCheese

adb1006 wrote:

That's going to look sweet 8)

I wouldn't worry about the headset - i've got a Hope on mine and i doubt i'd ever spend that much on a headset again - something like a cane creek S2 is just as good IMO.

It's going to be a good FSA headset either way (Big Cheese sold me the frame with a black headset in place, and also the same model of headset in white separately that I would put on if I had the tools) Hope one is staying in the Kona frame for same reason regarding tools!

MacAndCheese

Got the first bits moved over to the Marin, looks great with white forks and bars IMO.

The Big Cheese

Looking good fella! Those Fox really compliment the frame, it's going to look awesome mate, really nice kit going on there, you will be pleasantly surprised how fast and agile it is when built up. It's a dream to ride. 8)

Keep 'em coming!!!!!

Stoo61

Interested to see how this turns out, looks great so far.

MacAndCheese

A few new bits came last week:
Peaty lock ons (the old white grips just looked rubbish against the white bars):



I know I'm going to get the piss taken out of me for these as they are extra weight for no real reason, but I like 'em:


Sram 971 chain and new Park chain tool:



Cleaned up the old mini monos:


What it looks like all together:

jay12

nice, it's taking shape.

lovely kit too, i want to see more

adb1006

Looking good fella

Keep 'em coming.

MacAndCheese

Cleaned up and fitted the mechs today....



Then fitted the new goodridge cables:

Jeast

Looking very very cool!

Are those goodridge cables sealed? I'm thinking of getting some new sealed cables (in white) for my Boardman.

The Big Cheese

Looking good there - so very nearly done.......

ramemtbers

looks sweet. especially the anodised parts. 8)

MacAndCheese

All Finished today finally:

BlackSpur

Lovely! That saddle needs flattening off though

The Northern Monkey

Needs a red QR :P

Looks tidy though

The Big Cheese

Looks great Mac, are you running 120mm forks? Or 100mm, front end looks high (may be me??)

Loving the red white and blue = great scheme. And a great set of kit on there 8)

Have you taken her out yet? She rides really well!!!

BlackSpur

The Big Cheese wrote:

Looks great Mac, are you running 120mm forks? Or 100mm, front end looks high (may be me??)

I think it's just the riser bars/low saddle height - it's amazing how the little things make the difference, it looks like a totally different bike to when you had it!

MacAndCheese

Cheers for compliments guys, I'm really happy with it.

Jeast - don't think they are sealed. But the ferules on the that connect the outer to the bare cable have rubber tubing attached that I'm hoping will keep a bit of crud out. Gears shift perfectly so far.

BlackSpur - yep agree with saddle comment! :oops: pics taken before fully set up.

bigbenj_08 - Red or blue skewers may be coming from Santa if i've been a good boy this year!

The Big Cheese - Only 100mm up front, but with a 20mm spacer on the headset and a medium riser bar. Had a quick ride today, very light and responsive and climbs very easily, going to give it a full 4 hour ride and get it set up perfectly tomorrow.

jay12

that is one nice bike 8)

the colour scheme works really well

what is the size of the front rortor?