The building of my second CCCF (FM 015)

[gb155]

So, I asked Foz to help me out with the build and while he's happy to, today I decided that I need to at least try and do this myself

I've ordered a nice set of ice toolz hex' and a bb tool

It's early days but I've done one of the jobs I never thought I could

The BB and cranks

Next I've asked for help on the know how board for the headset, I think if I can do the headset and bung thingy I'll be good to go for the rest

Wish me luck, I'll chronicle the build with pics ( unless I fail and pass it to Foz)

Gaz

 

[montage]

Looks like a great project....can I ask why though?...with numerous carbon bikes already....selling it?

 

[fossyant]

Well done Gaz.

Been a hectic last couple of weeks (kids have been in a local Theatre production so it's been rushing to and from rehersals and shows the last few weeks).

Headset - you can fit it with a block of wood and a hammer, and taking your time. Make sure you are only tapping the outer edge of the bearing race. Tap it in a little at a time, and make sure in goes in straight.

Take a look at on-line instructions if not sure. Headsets are the most tricky - be it fitting the races (on old headsets) or the bearings.

For the bung, this too can be tapped in to the steerer. I tend to use a socket which is just a few mm's less than the internal diameter of the steerer. Then I put the allen bolt through the socket and screw the socket to the bung. Then I tap the socket with a hammer to fit the bung - you can easily keep it level then.

Let me know if you really get stuck !

 

[fossyant]

Looks like a great project....can I ask why though?...with numerous carbon bikes already....selling it?

N+1.

 

[gb155]

Looks like a great project....can I ask why though?...with numerous carbon bikes already....selling it?

The "Pina" is the Sunday bike

The livestrong is the daily bike

The tourer is the winter SS

This is the N+1

 

[gb155]

Well done Gaz.

Been a hectic last couple of weeks (kids have been in a local Theatre production so it's been rushing to and from rehersals and shows the last few weeks).

Headset - you can fit it with a block of wood and a hammer, and taking your time. Make sure you are only tapping the outer edge of the bearing race. Tap it in a little at a time, and make sure in goes in straight.

Take a look at on-line instructions if not sure. Headsets are the most tricky - be it fitting the races (on old headsets) or the bearings.

For the bung, this too can be tapped in to the steerer. I tend to use a socket which is just a few mm's less than the internal diameter of the steerer. Then I put the allen bolt through the socket and screw the socket to the bung. Then I tap the socket with a hammer to fit the bung - you can easily keep it level then.

Let me know if you really get stuck !

Thanks dude I'm 99% sure if I can get the headset in - then I'll be fine with the rest :-)

 

[Judderz]

I'll probably look at getting the Chinese Carbon Frame later on in the year, which is when I will be bugging you about parts/fitting etc

Keep us updated with your progress too

 

[montage]

so three carbon road bikes which are extremely similar? Not considered putting the money into some really awesome racing wheels or something? I guess whatever makes you happy is what you've got to do

 

[gb155]

so three carbon road bikes which are extremely similar? Not considered putting the money into some really awesome racing wheels or something? I guess whatever makes you happy is what you've got to do

But they are not the same animals by a long shot

The fm028 is relaxed and smooth, the fm015 is aggressive , the "Pina" is porn and feels nothing like the others

I don't race so can't see the point in racing wheels , this way I have a bike for all occasions and never need to use the family car/public transport etc

Id go mental if I couldn't cycle

 

[The TattooedCyclist]

good luck with your build gaz.. ... you are as bad as me with customising bikes etc.... I would love to own a little bike shop with that personnel service, you used to get years ago.

 

[The TattooedCyclist]

also what company did you get your frame from ? and what size ?

 

[iAmiAdam]

But they are not the same animals by a long shot

The fm028 is relaxed and smooth, the fm015 is aggressive , the "Pina" is porn and feels nothing like the others

I don't race so can't see the point in racing wheels , this way I have a bike for all occasions and never need to use the family car/public transport etc

Id go mental if I couldn't cycle

Just out of interest, why don't you race?

 

[Zoiders]

I would have just spent the money getting a full set of brand name carbon bit's for the Cannondale instead, I bet few of the carbon frames ride better than the dale does and the dale will probably build up lighter.

 

[gb155]

I would have just spent the money getting a full set of brand name carbon bit's for the Cannondale instead, I bet few of the carbon frames ride better than the dale does and the dale will probably build up lighter.

IMHO they ALL ride better !!!

 

[Zoiders]

I doubt it.

I would take the dale over a pile of generic chinese carbon anyday.