Show us your self builds...

[jack smith]

Wasnt trying to come across a dick at all you just asked another poster why they thought it was a clone so i gave my opinion, im not bothered if its fake or real it certainly looks nice and thats 50% percent of the overall enjoyment for me.

 

[jack smith]

Btw @jowwy it is definatley a chinese one.

 

[Rafferty]

Modified still further.

 

[SteCenturion]

A bit of a cheat this one as strictly speaking it's just upgraded...

However, only the Frame, Fork & Groupset remain...

 

[Robeh]

I should add ive noting against chinese frames personally, well i wouldnt have one branded with a genuine manafacturer but i would ride a chinese frame.

Ignore Citius he had a pop at my Zipps on my cube.
Absolutely *uck all to do with him mind

 

[Potts81]

My first build

 

[Rafferty]

View attachment 94287 Modified still further.

And further still.

 

[RJG]

Basic 2014 Kona Dew frame...the rest added. Light as fark. Ridiculously high seat, but that's how I like it.

 

[RJG]

Basic 2014 Kona Dew frame...the rest added. Light as fark. Ridiculously high seat, but that's how I like it.

Ha edited to 'fark'....for fark's sake.

 

[Maxants33]

My reformed Bridgestone Roadman - made into a cargo/touring bike - just put it back together after getting it back from the powdercoaters.

Hope ya'll like the double top tube addition, 3 level storage on the front, double dynamo headlamps, folding pannier basket, extended rear rack and goggly eye on the front basket.

 

[Bodhbh]

Ongoing saga of my Roadrat. Replaced the old, short, drop specific frame for a new flat barred one. I'm generally more comfortable with flats, but you have to try stuff out! Seems to ride a fair bit better - the new frames are slightly taller at the headtube and the BB is a bit lower. And with a longer frame, grabbing the brakes is less likely to result in the backwheel lifting. Also it can take discs at the back + racks without any faff as the disc mounts are on the chainstay:

Surly disc trucker fork, and 36 spoke wheels make it a utilitarian build - it's what I had - but if I get a Christmas bonus I may jazz it up to something racier.

 

[SWSteve]

Ongoing saga of my Roadrat. Replaced the old, short, drop specific frame for a new flat barred one. I'm generally more comfortable with flats, but you have to try stuff out! Seems to ride a fair bit better - the new frames are slightly taller at the headtube and the BB is a bit lower. And with a longer frame, grabbing the brakes is less likely to result in the backwheel lifting. Also it can take discs at the back + racks without any faff as the disc mounts are on the chainstay:

Surly disc trucker fork, and 36 spoke wheels make it a utilitarian build - it's what I had - but if I get a Christmas bonus I may jazz it up to something racier.

What tyres? Wants some fat slicks for my TCX

 

[Bodhbh]

What tyres? Wants some fat slicks for my TCX

35mm Marathon Racers. They have a very light tread, but on the road I can't tell if they roll any different from the fully slick 35mm Kojaks they replaced. They are definately not as fragile anyhow, as I've had the sidewalls get torn a couple of times on the Kojaks. They also take up to 95psi if you want to run them hard.

 

[raleighnut]

My latest build,

Raleigh 'City' converted from 26" wheels to 700c with rims 'handlaced' onto the original SA 3spd and a Shimano front dynohub, crank converted from a cottered steel to a square taper 'Stronglight' using the original Raleigh cups (26tpi) Handlebars are Ergotec 'Toulouse', and the brake calipers are Weinmann (instead of the 'pressed/bent steel' originals)

 

[Ian H]

Old faithful. Much modified/updated over the years.