The first thing I would say if you are considering a similar project, is don’t bother! Unless like you me you enjoy the process, just buy a used bike, it’s far cheaper.
I’ve been thinking about this for a while, my son is fed up with everyone using his bike on the TT, so I thought I had enough stuff lying around to build up a dedicated bike that could sit permanently on the Tacx.
I’ve got a complete 9 speed Sora groupset which is in great condition, lots of other odds and sods including a nice Campy Eurus wheelset and Chorus cassette.
I sourced a spotless Ribble 49cm Dedacciai EM2 frame with carbon forks off the bay of dreams for sensible money.
This arrived today and it’s mint.
However I have been missing lots of small bits and pieces which always add up, although I have finally accumulated everything to build it up, so I thought I’d share the build experience here.
I’ve been thinking about this for a while, my son is fed up with everyone using his bike on the TT, so I thought I had enough stuff lying around to build up a dedicated bike that could sit permanently on the Tacx.
I’ve got a complete 9 speed Sora groupset which is in great condition, lots of other odds and sods including a nice Campy Eurus wheelset and Chorus cassette.
I sourced a spotless Ribble 49cm Dedacciai EM2 frame with carbon forks off the bay of dreams for sensible money.
This arrived today and it’s mint.
However I have been missing lots of small bits and pieces which always add up, although I have finally accumulated everything to build it up, so I thought I’d share the build experience here.
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