Guerciotti Twister Self Build

Bought the frame from Planet X for £200 at the beginning of the year and built it it up myself trying to keep the budget as low as possible whilst not making too many compromises. I saved some money by using the Brake Calipers, Saddle and Wheels from my previous bike. Unfortunately it does mean at the moment that the Tyres don't really match the rest of the bike. These will be replaced when the old ones wear out, though not sure if I should go for white or black ones. Overall the build cost me a lot less than a Boardman Comp.
In terms of ride it is much better than my previous Alu framed bike. It is more comfortable and yet stiff at the same time. So now for the pics and build list:




Frame: Guerciotti Twister 52cm Sloping
Forks: Unbranded 1 1/8" Carbon Fork with Alloy Steerer
Bars: Use Summit Alloy 42cm c-c
Stem: Thomson Elite X2 100mm
Headset: FSA Orbit CE
Bar Tape: Fizik Microtex
Front Caliper: Shimano 105
Rear Caliper: Shimano 105
Shifters: Sram Apex
Cables: Unbranded
Front Mech: Sram Rival Clamp on
Rear Mech: Sram Rival
Seat: Specialized Toupe Ti 130mm
Seat Post: KCNC SC Pro-lite 27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp: Campagnolo Clamp
Cranks: Sram Apex Compact 34/50
Chain: Sram PC1071
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 6700 12-25
Pedals: Time i-Clic Carbon
Bottom Bracket: Sram GXP Team
Front Wheel: Shimano R500
Tube: Michelin Latex
Tire: Michelin Lithion
Back Wheel: Shimano R500
Tube: Michelin Latex
Tire: Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp
Accessories: Garmin Edge 205
Weight: 8.03Kg including pedals but excluding Edge 205
In terms of ride it is much better than my previous Alu framed bike. It is more comfortable and yet stiff at the same time. So now for the pics and build list:




Frame: Guerciotti Twister 52cm Sloping
Forks: Unbranded 1 1/8" Carbon Fork with Alloy Steerer
Bars: Use Summit Alloy 42cm c-c
Stem: Thomson Elite X2 100mm
Headset: FSA Orbit CE
Bar Tape: Fizik Microtex
Front Caliper: Shimano 105
Rear Caliper: Shimano 105
Shifters: Sram Apex
Cables: Unbranded
Front Mech: Sram Rival Clamp on
Rear Mech: Sram Rival
Seat: Specialized Toupe Ti 130mm
Seat Post: KCNC SC Pro-lite 27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp: Campagnolo Clamp
Cranks: Sram Apex Compact 34/50
Chain: Sram PC1071
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 6700 12-25
Pedals: Time i-Clic Carbon
Bottom Bracket: Sram GXP Team
Front Wheel: Shimano R500
Tube: Michelin Latex
Tire: Michelin Lithion
Back Wheel: Shimano R500
Tube: Michelin Latex
Tire: Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp
Accessories: Garmin Edge 205
Weight: 8.03Kg including pedals but excluding Edge 205
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Why is the wheel on the wrong way? Both bikes I've bought in the last 3 months have had the front QR on the right.
Nice bike OP
Sorry he mis-informed you.
The QR thing is just aesthetics... technically there's no bother.
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Lovely bike.
FYI MountainMonster the QR should be on non drive side.
Not essential but Euro rules and fashion dictate this is the way to go.
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