Bike Build

simey83

Hi there,

I want to start on a bike building project. Basically build a bike from scratch at my leisure. I want to know if any of these frames are a good start and will fit my purpose. I want to build a HT for XC and Trails.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOC456P/o ... _456_frame

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOVDO126/ ... al_dropout

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOVDO126/ ... al_dropout

Or do you guys have any better ideas?

Thanks

cat_with_no_tail

Both of those are good frames to build on (the last 2 links go to the exact same frame).

The 456 is a touch heavier, and designed around 120-140mm forks with a fairly slack head angle.

The Inbred is more of an XC frame, designed around 100-120mm forks.

What kind of build do you have in mind?

Have a look in the "your mountain bikes" section and you'll see lots of builds with both of those frames (and the newer carbon versions).

Have at it!

simey83

Thanks for the info man

This is the third frame

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOCWHND/o ... aled_frame

I have a set of 120mm Reba Teams on my bike right now. Might build around those, as they serve me well!!

lawman

an inbred with 120mm forks would be good but quite weighty, the 456 needs a 140/150mm fork to really shine I reckon, any lower and it wouldn't be worth the overbuilt frame. If you could stretch to a cotic soul that would serve you well for years, very nice bikes, like the inbred but nicer

cat_with_no_tail

lawman wrote:

an inbred with 120mm forks would be good but quite weighty

Guess it depends on your definition of weighty.

Bet you could build one up with those reba teams at around 24-25lb without too much effort (or cost). For the money he'd put into it, I don't think that'd be too bad.

Personally, at around the same money as an inbred frame, my money would go on the Rock Lobster TIG team SL

Now that is a light frame for not much money!

paul.skibum

You could look at the Ragley Piglet/Blue Pig in a similar vein. Kinesis Maxlight also a good trail oriented hardtail.

lawman

Cat With No Tail wrote:

lawman wrote:

an inbred with 120mm forks would be good but quite weighty

Guess it depends on your definition of weighty.

Bet you could build one up with those reba teams at around 24-25lb without too much effort (or cost). For the money he'd put into it, I don't think that'd be too bad.

my 456c is a hair under 24lbs with 1x10 and a light build, similar inbreds of a few local guys round here weigh around the 26/27lb mark with decent stuff, triple cranks, mid range wheels and finishing kit, still not bad, but there are lighter and nicer frames around, like the soul and the rock lobster you linked.

Completely forgot about the maxlight, kinda bad as I have owned one for 6 years They are good bikes as long as you don't plan to go too far beyond its xc origins, the xc130 would fit the bill pretty well i think. Theres a thread on my xc120 somewhere on here if the op wants to dig it out for a look, gives you an idea of what build suits the frame

supersonic

456 steel is around 5.5lbs, carbon 3.5lbs - and you don't have to run a 140/150 fork, if you like a lower BB and steeper head angle a 100mm fork is fine. Though a very light fork, as mentioned, does seem out of place with it.

What is your total budget?

simey83

Thanks Guys!

Supersonic, i dont really have a budget as such as this will take place over a good amount of time. Buy parts every now and again. If something is worth buying il save the money for it. I mean within some sort of reason I would like the final bike to last me a good while.

spongtastic

Cat With No Tail wrote:

lawman wrote:

Bet you could build one up with those reba teams at around 24-25lb without too much effort (or cost). For the money he'd put into it, I don't think that'd be too bad.
!

My inbred weighs dead on 11kg, took no effort and is built from mostly sale and second hand parts. Only bits I paid full price for were the gold cables and chainring and guide.

simey83

Sweet!

Any advise on wheelsets? They all seem expensive!! Superstar any use?

Cheers

lawman

Very impressed by my superstar wheels, seem like they're well built, my switch evo/crest combo is pretty light, only 100g heavier than my Dt supercomp spoked pro2/crest wheelset on my main bike, other than the slightly quieter superstar hub you'd be hard pressed to notice the difference back to back, and the pro2's and lighter spokes were alot more expensive too

cat_with_no_tail

Agreed, superstar wheelsets are exceptional value. and ime, superb quality too.

I hear good things about on-ones own brand wheelsets too, although having never tried them, I can't really recommend one way ot the other.

simey83

I am interested in this frame;

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/f ... frame.html

Where can i get spec of it? like BB size? and will it take my Rebas (120mm 1 1/8 Steerer)?

Cheers