Finally posting some pics!

Craig321

Thought I'd finally post some pics, have only done 40 miles on it so far, but have been riding regularly

Parts:


Frame:


Bottom bracket on:


Handlebar & fork mockup:


Handlebar & fork mockup 2:


Full mockup:


Full mockup 2:


Gear levels & shifters on and ready to be cabled:


Gear levers & shifters on and ready to be cabled:


Finished:












Still need to cut the back brake cable. As you can see it's sticking out a bit, but not really causing any problems at the moment.

I've also put on some helicopter tape & gear cable doughnuts on since these photos.

Only the one shot of the bike out as I need to buy my own decent camera (had to borrow the one these were taken with):





Thanks very much to everyone who helped me with this build. You know who you are

Changes in the near future:
Tyres - not sure if it's where I ride or just down to crap tyres, but I've already had my lifetime share of punctures
Pedals - heavier than the frame... (heaviest part on the bike)
Seat - sore bum

[Edit]
Oh, and I went with the Cateye Strada Wireless which I'm extremely please with. The sensor on the fork doesn't shift at all even on extreme off-road. Loving the wireless as well . Fits perfectly on the stem as you can see.

Craig.

Chunkers1980

Nice good value bike there.

Was going to say why did you choose that saddle.

supersonic

Looking good! I bet it took longer to put the bits on the lawn than to build lol.

Proper forks.

Craig321

Chunkers1980 wrote:

Nice good value bike there.

Was going to say why did you choose that saddle.

I was wondering that myself after the first ride.

supersonic wrote:

Looking good! I bet it took longer to put the bits on the lawn than to build lol.

Thanks

It certainly did, and it was bloody freezing that day :P

supersonic wrote:

Proper forks.

Spent a little more and went with your recommendation on those. Brilliant forks, thanks again.

xtreem

Great job.

But before you ditch the saddle, change the angle.
Mine is flat or at least it's pointing downwards, not upwards.

BlackSpur

How much did you pay for that frame and where from ,if you don't mind me asking? What size is it?

Craig321

BlackSpur wrote:

How much did you pay for that frame and where from ,if you don't mind me asking? What size is it?

It's the 50cm Kinesis Maxlight XC2 from here: http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/79 ... frame.html

£220

Xtreem wrote:

Great job.

But before you ditch the saddle, change the angle.
Mine is flat or at least it's pointing downwards, not upwards.

I shall give that a go before I get rid of it. Wasn't expecting much out of it anyway really, only paid £12 for it I think. :roll:

Duffer

Do you have really short legs? Your seatpost is so far down, it looks like you're going dirt jumping... perhaps you'd have been better served by a smaller frame.

It's looking smart. I like the look of those Deore brakes. Matte black is underrated, in my humble opinion.

craig321 wrote:

Tyres - not sure if it's where I ride or just down to crap tyres, but I've already had my lifetime share of punctures

I wouldn't change the tyres on the basis that you're getting punctures. The Contis are a well known brand, and should serve you well. I strongly recommend getting some tubes with sealant in. I use these and have not had a flat in the 18 months since i put them in there. They're probably quite heavy, but i have no interest in light weight. Alternatively, a riding buddy of mine swears by the arigricultural sealant used to seal tractor tyres - it cost him a few quid from an agricultural supplier, and there's enough in the tub to fill dosens of bike tyres.

Craig321

Duffer wrote:

Do you have really short legs? Your seatpost is so far down, it looks like you're going dirt jumping... perhaps you'd have been better served by a smaller frame.

It's looking smart. I like the look of those Deore brakes. Matte black is underrated, in my humble opinion.

craig321 wrote:

Tyres - not sure if it's where I ride or just down to crap tyres, but I've already had my lifetime share of punctures

I wouldn't change the tyres on the basis that you're getting punctures. The Contis are a well known brand, and should serve you well. I strongly recommend getting some tubes with sealant in. I use these and have not had a flat in the 18 months since i put them in there. They're probably quite heavy, but i have no interest in light weight. Alternatively, a riding buddy of mine swears by the arigricultural sealant used to seal tractor tyres - it cost him a few quid from an agricultural supplier, and there's enough in the tub to fill dosens of bike tyres.

Maybe, but surely some kevlars will serve me better than these £10 Continentals? It seems every little thorn gets through these tyres.

I don't have short legs by any means, I'm ~6'1". Probably could do with the seat a little higher, but I'm quite happy with where it is for now.

I'm not really one for having to lean the bike to the side when stationary, just doesn't feel right not being able to touch the floor at all. I get along with it quite well where it is at the moment.

Craig.

Da Mighty Chicken

nice

Craig321

Went on another brilliant ride today to a near by wind mill - looked like it was used to generate power for an entire farm. Brilliant, quite crazy hill on the way down, had to force myself not to brake

Really need to get myself a camera that lives permanently in my bike bag!!