My 2006 Fisher Wahoo Disc Custom Build
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Hi,
I bought my bike from a mate a few years back (in original spec - http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/20 ... Wahoo_Disc) as a part of my recovery from a serious long term illness. I hadn't a clue about bikes as id not ridden for over 20 years, but was assured it was decent and well looked after. I tootled and pootled along many a road, tow path and woodland single-track enjoying every moment of my new found freedom and developing love of cycling. Last summer i decided to hurl myself, head first, into a fallen tree trunk and broke my wrist, nose and dislocated my finger.
The bad thing about the accident was i couldnt ride for 3 months, but the good thing was that during that time i started to read blogs and visit sites and start to find out about my bike, the sport and all things "cycly". I was advised not to do any off-road activity and concentrate on road riding for the first few months. I thought long and hard about getting a new bike. First a hybrid and then a road bike, but although my bike was rather old and heavy, i really did (do) love that thing, so i decided id have a go at building it up from scratch.
Money is very tight so most of the components i have bought second hand from here and numerous other sites. A few things like my forks and wheels i have bought new and the rest were presents. My priorities were form and function taking top priority and so i looked around to see what i liked the look of aesthetically and then checked to see if it was any good.
Prior to the build the only thing i knew how to do was change a tyre and fix a puncture. I am not a practical person by any means but thanks to YouTube, Sheldon Brown and various workshop instructional s i've built it all myself.
It may not be top line but id like to think i have a quality bike now full of decent, carefully thought out components that perform well for the type of riding i enjoy and am capable of. At present its in commuter mode (slicks). Hopefully in a couple of weeks i will be going back to knobblies when i can afford my Race King 2.2 RaceSports (and try tubeless), for a summer of cross country riding and exploring.
Thanks
Matthew
Frame: 2006 Gary Fisher Wahoo 17.5"
Forks: Exotic Carbon
Bars: Easton EA70
Stem: Ritchey WCS
Headset: Cane Creek
Grips: Bontrager Race (ordered ESI Silicone Grips)
Bar Ends: Tioga
Front Brake: Formula Oro k18
Front disc: Formula 180
Rear Brake: Formula Oro k18
Rear Disc: Formula 16o
Shifters: Deore
Rear Mech: Deore XT M771
Seat: SDG Bel Air Ti
Seat Post: Thompson Elite
Seat Post Clamp: Bontrager Stock
Cranks: Deore 170mm
Chainring(s): Salsa 36t
Pedals: Candy 1
Front Wheel: Stan's Crest on Superstar Evo Stealth Hub
Back Wheel: Stan's Crest on Superstar Evo Stealth Hub
Weight: Around 10-10.5kg, but not accurately weighed +/- 500g
p.s. I would also like to thank my tin of Asda Tomato soup for holding up my bike.
I bought my bike from a mate a few years back (in original spec - http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/20 ... Wahoo_Disc) as a part of my recovery from a serious long term illness. I hadn't a clue about bikes as id not ridden for over 20 years, but was assured it was decent and well looked after. I tootled and pootled along many a road, tow path and woodland single-track enjoying every moment of my new found freedom and developing love of cycling. Last summer i decided to hurl myself, head first, into a fallen tree trunk and broke my wrist, nose and dislocated my finger.
The bad thing about the accident was i couldnt ride for 3 months, but the good thing was that during that time i started to read blogs and visit sites and start to find out about my bike, the sport and all things "cycly". I was advised not to do any off-road activity and concentrate on road riding for the first few months. I thought long and hard about getting a new bike. First a hybrid and then a road bike, but although my bike was rather old and heavy, i really did (do) love that thing, so i decided id have a go at building it up from scratch.
Money is very tight so most of the components i have bought second hand from here and numerous other sites. A few things like my forks and wheels i have bought new and the rest were presents. My priorities were form and function taking top priority and so i looked around to see what i liked the look of aesthetically and then checked to see if it was any good.
Prior to the build the only thing i knew how to do was change a tyre and fix a puncture. I am not a practical person by any means but thanks to YouTube, Sheldon Brown and various workshop instructional s i've built it all myself.
It may not be top line but id like to think i have a quality bike now full of decent, carefully thought out components that perform well for the type of riding i enjoy and am capable of. At present its in commuter mode (slicks). Hopefully in a couple of weeks i will be going back to knobblies when i can afford my Race King 2.2 RaceSports (and try tubeless), for a summer of cross country riding and exploring.
Thanks
Matthew
Frame: 2006 Gary Fisher Wahoo 17.5"
Forks: Exotic Carbon
Bars: Easton EA70
Stem: Ritchey WCS
Headset: Cane Creek
Grips: Bontrager Race (ordered ESI Silicone Grips)
Bar Ends: Tioga
Front Brake: Formula Oro k18
Front disc: Formula 180
Rear Brake: Formula Oro k18
Rear Disc: Formula 16o
Shifters: Deore
Rear Mech: Deore XT M771
Seat: SDG Bel Air Ti
Seat Post: Thompson Elite
Seat Post Clamp: Bontrager Stock
Cranks: Deore 170mm
Chainring(s): Salsa 36t
Pedals: Candy 1
Front Wheel: Stan's Crest on Superstar Evo Stealth Hub
Back Wheel: Stan's Crest on Superstar Evo Stealth Hub
Weight: Around 10-10.5kg, but not accurately weighed +/- 500g
p.s. I would also like to thank my tin of Asda Tomato soup for holding up my bike.
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nice, that is a great build and nice and stealthy
what are the forks like?worst moment ever...
buzzing down twisting single track then.... psssst BANG!!!0 -
sloppycowpat wrote:nice, that is a great build and nice and stealthy
what are the forks like?
Thank you.
The forks are great! Stupidly light and give the bike a completely different feel to normal. They are surprisingly comfortable too and a big improvement on cheap sus forks for light XC and , of course the road. I cant ride anything too bumpy due to my wrist and hand, but on the couple of occasions i have is was ok but not preferable - Im no where near a good enough rider. I have tried a 29" wheel on the front to add a little more cusion but it didnt suit me, so i will save for some decent air forks perhaps, body willing!0 -
Just a few shots with proper tyres, new ESI chunky grips and a new seatpost clamp.
Decided to go for Kenda 8's over the Race Kings in the end as reviews were favourable and i love the look of them. Christ they are sketchy in the mud though with this shite weather, but great for the kind of stuff i ride.0 -
I like it. Love the forks, might get some for the spesh when the bfe is finished. I fancy trying some small block eights too.0
