Its done - my first custom build - 2014 Cotic Soul
UKSaffer
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I can't say there were not moments of horror during this build. I amazed myself at how stupid I could be but nevertheless, I got it done, and I'm pretty impressed at how much you learn about bikes when building one from scratch. There are no more bogeyman jobs I would rather leave for a LBS!!
Got to thank a good friend, Glyn, who very kindly loaned me his workstand, and some tools I had never seen before that helped immensely.
Got to thank a good friend, Glyn, who very kindly loaned me his workstand, and some tools I had never seen before that helped immensely.
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Looks brilliant. Good job.
Got a part spec for us?Specialized Allez Sport 20130 -
Sure, parts used:
X-Fusion Slant RL2
Cotic Soul Frame - Gritstone (With Hope Headset) 16in
Shimano XT M786 Shadow+ 10 Speed Rear Mech
Shimano XT HG95 10 Speed Chain
Shimano XT M771 10 Speed MTB Cassette
Easton EA70 Zero Seat Post
Shimano XT M780 10 Speed Rapidfire Pods
Race Face Sniper Lock-On Handlebar Grips
Panaracer Fire XC Pro Folding Mountain Bike Tyre
Race Face Narrow Wide Single Chainring (34T)
Superstar Rotor bolts
Superstar Zephyr stem
Shimano XT-Saint RT86 Ice-Tech 6-Bolt Disc Rotors (160mm back, 203mm front)
Superstar Delta Pedals
Shimano SLX Brakes (Still going strong after 4 years!)
Stans XTR Flow wheels with Hope Pro2 Hubs0 -
Nice bike!
Love the black and orange combo .. Personally I'd go for a full stealth look with the 2014 revs with the black but that's just me
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I know what you mean ej2320, especially since I've also ordered a customized charge spoon saddle in orange and black, but I'm gonna get hold of some white handle bars soon so it should balance out.0
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Good stuff mate. What travel are the forks?0
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Cheers man, forks are 120mm travel0
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Loving seeing Souls, and that is a nice looking one0
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Lovely looking Soul. Welcome to the Cotic family0