Rockrider budget build - new forks!

thepha5e

I'm building a bike from a load of old parts, a few second hand bits and a couple of new bits too, for getting to school on, general getting around, and a bit of xc. It'll be lighter than my other bike, and a lot less likely to get stolen too, so i'll be happier leaving it locked up.

Stuff has arrived!


Bars, disc bolts, adaptor, superstar haribo and my manky DofE toenail:


A few of the parts for the build:






Frame: Rockrider 5 XC 18 inch 1.65kg
Forks: Exotic Carbon Rigid 44.5cm
Bars: Brandless 645mm 31.8
Stem: Orange Stalk 70mm
Headset: Rockrider cane creek
Grips: Lizards skins charger lock on

Front Brake Lever assy: Sram Speed Dial
Front Caliper: Hayes MX2 mechanical
Front disc: Superstar 'Vibe design' 160mm
Rear Brake Lever assy: Sram Speed Dial
Rear Caliper: Hayes MX2 mechanical
Rear Disc: No brand 160mm

Chain Tensioner: Superstar singlespeed tensioner-jockey wheel type

Seat: SDG bel air
Seat Post: Rockrider Own brand
Seat Post Clamp: Rockrider Own brand

Cranks: Suntour 170mm
Chainring: Rockrider Own brand 32t
Chain: Sram Pc951
Sprocket: superstar 14 or 16t - i can't remember
Pedals: wellgo v8 copies
Bottom Bracket: Suntour

Front Wheel: Rockrider Own brand
Rim: Rockrider Own brand
Spokes: Rockrider Own brand
Hub: Rockrider Own brand
Tube: brandless
Tire: Michelin Country Rock 1.75

Back Wheel: Rockrider Own brand
Rim: Rockrider Own brand
Spokes: Rockrider Own brand
Hub: Rockrider Own brand
Tube: brandless
Tire: Michelin Country Rock 1.75

Weight: probably about 12kg

getonyourbike

I really didn't need to see your feet. I'm sure I can smell them through the computer, eurrgggghhh!

Nice little budget build but it they'll still take it if they can. :evil:

thepha5e

It'as pretty much finished, i just need to make final tweaks, and fit the new headset as the current one is worn out and the crown race is missing, but i've put it together anyway for now.

chrisjnr19

I'd seriously advise stripping the frame back to basics and either polish it douse it with some laquer, or paint it in grey or black... Then, and only then; it'd look quite good

thepha5e

New forks, new rear tyre, and a stem from my good bike (details have been added to the spec, in my first post):



I've also got some deore hollowtech cranks (single ring) from my other bike which i'll fit soon, when i get round to it.