Got My Carbon 456 : )

BRM_

As title, just took delivery of my YELLOW 456 carbon frame from On One, I'm very pleased with it, it actually looks better in the flesh. It's more of a green / yellow.

Pics:

mcnultycop

Very nice; get it built (I'm in the same position with an On One Scandal, frame is in the LBS for a headset at the moment).

BRM_

mcnultycop wrote:

Very nice; get it built (I'm in the same position with an On One Scandal, frame is in the LBS for a headset at the moment).

Thanks mate. I know I can't wait to start it, I've got a couple of bits in the post

Anonymous

8) Nice colour defo stands out

newbie_biker

I was going to buy the Carbon 456 but then went to my local bike shop and stumbled across the Yeti ARC, I came back and did a comparison on both and the ARC got better reviews than the 456. But then these things can be very subjective, all I know is I love my new frame and can't wait to get it in on the road. I was also very lucky because I was allowed to put a deposit down and then pay installments until payment for it has cleared, I picked it up today so am well chuffed.

Picture of my Yeti is here:

viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12898072

newbie_biker

BRM, you decided or got an idea of what components you're going to put on it?

paulneenan76

newbie_biker wrote:

I was going to buy the Carbon 456 but then went to my local bike shop and stumbled across the Yeti ARC, I came back and did a comparison on both and the ARC got better reviews than the 456. But then these things can be very subjective, all I know is I love my new frame and can't wait to get it in on the road. I was also very lucky because I was allowed to put a deposit down and then pay installments until payment for it has cleared, I picked it up today so am well chuffed.

Picture of my Yeti is here:

viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12898072

Wow. Well done, nice bike, i like the Yeti ARC. Start a new yeti thread for everyone to see.

paulneenan76

BRM_ wrote:

As title, just took delivery of my YELLOW 456 carbon frame from On One, I'm very pleased with it, it actually looks better in the flesh. It's more of a green / yellow.

Pics:

I'm really looking forward to see you build this up. The new colour schemes are really cool and the black the downtube really works.

Bet you can't wait to get on it.

Paul

newbie_biker

paulneenan76 wrote:

Wow. Well done, nice bike, i like the Yeti ARC. Start a new yeti thread for everyone to see.

It's partly thanks to you Paul, the Yeti is from Pedalworks which you recommended to me.

BRM_

Thanks for the comments guys, I'm definitely looking forward to cracking on with it!

As for components, I'm not to sure yet I'm still researching / getting ideas but I'm thinking of keeping some carbon on there i.e bars, stem, seatpost etc, any help would be great though.

BRM_

newbie_biker wrote:

I was going to buy the Carbon 456 but then went to my local bike shop and stumbled across the Yeti ARC, I came back and did a comparison on both and the ARC got better reviews than the 456. But then these things can be very subjective, all I know is I love my new frame and can't wait to get it in on the road. I was also very lucky because I was allowed to put a deposit down and then pay installments until payment for it has cleared, I picked it up today so am well chuffed.

Picture of my Yeti is here:

viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12898072

I was looking at all sorts of frames mate but had my heart set an a carbon. I do like the Yeti that you've got though

paulneenan76

newbie_biker wrote:

paulneenan76 wrote:

Wow. Well done, nice bike, i like the Yeti ARC. Start a new yeti thread for everyone to see.

It's partly thanks to you Paul, the Yeti is from Pedalworks which you recommended to me.

Happy to have helped my friend. Enjoy.

BRM_

Not much progress so far apart from getting the headset fitted. I've noticed there's a slight gap at the back of the headset. Has anyone else had this and will it affect it in any way?

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Here's the gap:

Greer_

Flash? I can't see anything!

BRM_

It's hard to get a pic of it. It doesn't bother me just hope it doesn't affect it in any way?

Chunkers1980

Can't see why it would. It'll either disappear or remain.

Greer_

Well if your headset bearings wear really quickly, it may be something to do with that! But I can't see it being a problem.

BRM_

Thanks for the advice guys.

paulneenan76

BRM_ wrote:

Thanks for the advice guys.

It looks ok to me but I'm no expert. You need to crack on with this and get out on to the Chiltern Ridgeway with it.

Paul

BRM_

Yes you are right Paul, I'm slacking with this! I'm still undecided on forks!

Barrelmaker

Regarding the headset gap, once the forks are in and tightened up the gap should close. I have an on one smoothie on my bike and thought the gap between the crown race and bottom bearing was really big but once everything was on and tightened the gap reduced considerably.

paulneenan76

BRM_ wrote:

Yes you are right Paul, I'm slacking with this! I'm still undecided on forks!

Well I gave the RS Revs 150 dual air rlt's a good ride today and they are awesome. Front end is light, they feel lovely and plush, still need to tweak them, but I'd recommend em!

Paul

BlueAdvocate

Looking good, I look forward to the full build. Then again I'm biased having this colour myself.

BRM_

Some slow progress so far, forks are Rock Shox Sektor RL.

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Thanks, Ben.

paulneenan76

It's getting there Ben - bet your itching to crack on and get out and ride it!!

Paul

BlueAdvocate

That's how mine looked for about 2 months I reckon; you need to take your time over these things

BRM_

Little Update:

It's been a while but ive been collecting parts. Some pics of what I have so far















And as it currently stands:



The brakes are only temporary as I know they are not the best. I have some carbon bars on taken from my Trek but i think they need to be a bit wider. Think I'll see how I get on with these first.

I've got crankset, rear cassette, deraliuer, chain on order. I need to find a chain guide & pedals and then I'm nearly done.

Let me know what you guys think

Ben

BRM_

Also, does anyone have these tyres (Conti Mountain King 2.4) although they are 2.4 they are a little on the skinny side compared to my 2.35 Maxxis

leythervegas

Looking very nice indeed. I'm jealous of that new colour scheme, looks amazing.

BlueAdvocate

now its starting to look the part

paulneenan76

Ben, that us looking fantastic. Need to finish it and get it dirrrty

Paul