Bike build checklist - What's missing?

[Tollers]

Tollers' Bike Build

OK. I'm going to build a summer bike this weekend (hopefully), i've got hold of, or ordered the following. What might I have forgotten? I think I have the tools to do the job, although if i need to fit the headset, that will go to the LBS. There must be something critical i'm missing!!!

Bits:
- Frame
- Forks
- Fork Bung
- Headset
- Headset spacers
- Stem
- Handlebars
- Handlebar tape
- Electrical tape
- Gel pads for under the tape
- Shifters
- Brake cables
- Gear Cables
- Cable end thingies to stop fraying
- Brakes (front and rear)
- Seatpost collar
- Seatpost
- Saddle
- Bottom bracket
- Chainset
- Pedals
- Front Mech
- BB gear cable routing thing
- Rear Mech
- Chain
- Casette
- Wheels (Front & Rear) incl skewers
- Tyres x2
- Inner tubes x2
- Rim tape (not needed)
- Edit: Bottle cage x2
- Edit: Spare cable ferules (If campag)
- Edit: Spare chain pin (If campag 11 speed)

Tools:
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flat head screwdriver
- Chain Splitter
- 11 speed chain "peening" tool
- Chain whip
- Casette remover
- Big adjustable spanner
- Allen key set
- Torx key set
- Tyre levers
- BB remover (campag ultra torque cup thing)
- Crankset remover (Campag big ass allen key)
- Grease
- Carbon assembly paste
- Threadlock
- Rags
- Workstand
- Cable cutters
- Scissors
- Pump
- Hacksaw (for cutting fork steerer tube to length)
- Jubilee clip (for ensuring cut is straight)


Accessory/Suggestion (to-do) list:

- Computer/Spare computer mount
- Booze
- Plasters
- Phone to dial 999
- Laptop to ping you rabble with inevitable problems
- James Blunt's "you're beautiful" on endless repeat cycle
- Pump
- Lights brackets

 

[lazyfatgit]

bottle cage
computer

 

[fossyant]

Glass of wine/beer...some good music.

Grease !!
Carbon assembly paste (maybe)

 

[accountantpete]

I use some sticky backed aluminium to protect the head tube from the cables and you need a decent spoke tool.

Just replaced my UT bearings (thinking a bit ahead) - got a cheap bearing puller off eBay (£1) and filed the ends down to do this.

 

[accountantpete]

I use some sticky backed aluminium to protect the head tube from the cables and you need a decent spoke tool.

Just replaced my UT bearings (thinking a bit ahead) - got a cheap bearing puller off eBay (£1) and filed the ends down to do this.

 

[Dan B]

Spokey-dokeys

 

[Dan B]

Spokey-dokeys

 

[cygnet]

Hacksaw with new blade (to cut steerer tube down)
Fine file for the cable outers.

 

[cygnet]

Hacksaw with new blade (to cut steerer tube down)
Fine file for the cable outers.

 

[Tollers]

Thanks cyngnet.

Check for the hacksaw (mini), but im still trying to work out how i could cut it without having rode it. The geometry is a bit different and will be a size above my current bike, so i wouldnt want to cut it too short. I've ordered a 5, 10, 15, and 20mm spacer, so maybe ill start with all of them and work my way down. I will also add a jubilee clip to the list to make sure i cut straight.

 

[Tollers]

Thanks cyngnet.

Check for the hacksaw (mini), but im still trying to work out how i could cut it without having rode it. The geometry is a bit different and will be a size above my current bike, so i wouldnt want to cut it too short. I've ordered a 5, 10, 15, and 20mm spacer, so maybe ill start with all of them and work my way down. I will also add a jubilee clip to the list to make sure i cut straight.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Handle bar end plugs (if not included with tape, or if so, are not up to required standard)?

 

[youngoldbloke]

Handle bar end plugs (if not included with tape, or if so, are not up to required standard)?

 

[Garz]

Digital camera so we can all see it afterwards!

 

[Garz]

Digital camera so we can all see it afterwards!