Hangers are usually part of the drop out on older steel bikes.
The upside is that doing it 'on the drip' like buying a mobile on contract or a car on HP or lease you never have to reckon out how much it's cost you at the end.Be aware that building one up will cost more than you budgeted for
Be aware that building one up will cost more than you budgeted for
Down here it's strange, Ghanians have no concept of hobbies.Not too many true hobbies make you money in my World 😎
Down here it's strange, Ghanians have no concept of hobbies.
I do a bit of model making and HO trains as well the bikes. I'm often asked what I do with them when I've finished them. Do I sell them for a profit?
Have been considering a ‘frame-up’ build for some time. Likely a fairly relaxed geometry, steel framed type road bike for general use. Perhaps retro paint and looks for the most part: with more modern wheels / gearing where possible. And as many really hardy finished / stainless components / fixings as possible for year round use in a Seaside town….
I’m very mechanically minded, have been messing with and modifying motorbikes, cars and bikes for quite some decades - and that doesn’t phase me. LBS can do anything I can’t 😎 ***I’ve NOT built a bike from parts from a bare-bones start though.
I’m not sure EXACTLY what I do want; but my real question is:
Is there anything I should absolutely avoid ?
I can buy a frame from ‘eBay’ as easily as the next man. But if I’m going to struggle to find bottom brackets that will work, derailleur hangers that will fit, hubs to mate with an obscure rear stay width etc etc I’m best to know now.
Is there any particular era I’m best to avoid, a Country of manufacture or indeed a manufacturer?
Any and all advice appreciated 🙏
Have been considering a ‘frame-up’ build for some time. Likely a fairly relaxed geometry, steel framed type road bike for general use. Perhaps retro paint and looks for the most part: with more modern wheels / gearing where possible. And as many really hardy finished / stainless components / fixings as possible for year round use in a Seaside town….
I’m very mechanically minded, have been messing with and modifying motorbikes, cars and bikes for quite some decades - and that doesn’t phase me. LBS can do anything I can’t 😎 ***I’ve NOT built a bike from parts from a bare-bones start though.
I’m not sure EXACTLY what I do want; but my real question is:
Is there anything I should absolutely avoid ?
I can buy a frame from ‘eBay’ as easily as the next man. But if I’m going to struggle to find bottom brackets that will work, derailleur hangers that will fit, hubs to mate with an obscure rear stay width etc etc I’m best to know now.
Is there any particular era I’m best to avoid, a Country of manufacture or indeed a manufacturer?
Any and all advice appreciated 🙏
Further to my last note, here's some photos. Value, anyone?
Further to my last note, here's some photos. Value, anyone?