Have been a bit naughty and just got a new bike frame...!!

miss notax

Whoops

Started wondering about maybe getting a new bike (something a it more 'sturdy' than the superlight), and have managed to get a bit carried away on Ebay.... :shock: Have got myself a lovely unbuilt 2008 Orange 5 Diva (female specific) frame

VERY lovely

Am just realising how much it's going to cost for the rest of the bike though.... What's the best plan, to get another bike for parts (and then sell that frame) or just buy up bits as I see them? I can't afford to spend a fortune, but value for money is more important than a strict budget.... I'm also happy with some second-hand bits and bobs.

What have I done??!!!! :? 8)

nicklouse

Oh dear me.

miss notax

nicklouse wrote:

Oh dear me.

I know :shock:

cat_with_no_tail

If I were you, I'd just keep an eye out on t'interweb sites for bargains as they appear. If you've got any specific parts you are looking for, ask on here. I often see bits and pieces at massively reduced prices, and I know others do the same.

I'd PERSONALLY not bother buying a bike just to do a donor job on it, by the time you've stripped it down and sold on all the bits that dont fit (assuming you can sell it all, which you probably wont) it's just far too much of a hassle, and you probably wont be saving much/anything.

Of course, buying 2nd hand always opens up some possibilities of some bargains, but there is often no comeback if the stuff you buy is wrong.

1st thing's 1st, have a look on On-one at their deals on Forks.
and Merlin have some Easton Havoc AM wheels in the clearance section.
Chainset from Merlin too is probably going to give you the best VFM.
That's for starters

BorisSpencer

Keep an eye on Merlin, they often do very good groupset deals.

miss notax

Cat With No Tail wrote:

If I were you, I'd just keep an eye out on t'interweb sites for bargains as they appear. If you've got any specific parts you are looking for, ask on here. I often see bits and pieces at massively reduced prices, and I know others do the same.

I'd PERSONALLY not bother buying a bike just to do a donor job on it, by the time you've stripped it down and sold on all the bits that dont fit (assuming you can sell it all, which you probably wont) it's just far too much of a hassle, and you probably wont be saving much/anything.

Of course, buying 2nd hand always opens up some possibilities of some bargains, but there is often no comeback if the stuff you buy is wrong.

1st thing's 1st, have a look on On-one at their deals on Forks.
and Merlin have some Easton Havoc AM wheels in the clearance section.
Chainset from Merlin too is probably going to give you the best VFM.
That's for starters

Mmmm, there's a nice Fox 140 Float on there for a good price.... 8)

Thanks!

bails87

nicklouse wrote:

Oh dear me.

Why do you say that? Orange < Santa Cruz?

homers_double

Course they are.

Just snap up end of year bargins (a tricky task in may, but there you go) and spend time doing it right.

It took me 4 months to build my Heckler.

miss notax

Yep, I think i'll take my time and get the right bits (or at least the ones that I think / hope are right... :? )

Should arrive Friday, all very exciting

Where are my stabilisers?

Yeah, just make a list of what you want/need and look out for bargains and hope you've got the cash for when the offers are on - that's what I do anyway

If there's no hurry for you to build the bike, then take your time to search for offers.

I built a bike a few months back mainly with components from an old bike. I bought a new fork which was on offer from wiggle and some second hand drivetrain parts from the forum classifieds. If you're in no hurry to build, then you'll have more chance at finding bargains.

Good luck with it!

Gazlar

look on here too in the classifieds, depends what bits and bobs you want too, i've got one or two for sale, just little bits like mechs and brakes that ive not got round to listing yet,

stumpyjon

Sod all that. Take your frame into your LBS and bask in their appreciation as they realise you're going to spend a small fortune with them. I already had the frame, saddle and groupset for my hardtail build when I went in and plonked my new frame on the counter. I left the shop with my wallet lighter to the tune of £ 800 (and that was after forking out £ 400 for the frame and £ 80 quid for the saddle, at least the XT groupset was free).

Doing a build from scratch is a great experience, revel in it.

Northwind

I built my entire Hemlock for less than you'd pay for a new Five frame, and it's specced better than a Five Pro... Take your time, shop around, you'll either get what you want for less or you'll get better than you expected for the same.

dan shard

miss notax wrote:

Whoops

Started wondering about maybe getting a new bike (something a it more 'sturdy' than the superlight), and have managed to get a bit carried away on Ebay.... :shock: Have got myself a lovely unbuilt 2008 Orange 5 Diva (female specific) frame

VERY lovely

Am just realising how much it's going to cost for the rest of the bike though.... What's the best plan, to get another bike for parts (and then sell that frame) or just buy up bits as I see them? I can't afford to spend a fortune, but value for money is more important than a strict budget.... I'm also happy with some second-hand bits and bobs.

What have I done??!!!! :? 8)

Hello from Seloc!! Dan yellow s1 here.

miss notax

Hello Dan