First projects

[Ilikeboardmans]

Totally new to cycling - lockdown. Built my first 2 bikes from scratch over the last few weeks slowly with eBay deals. Some parts are new like tyres tubes and hydraulic brakes, shifters. Most are used parts.

So these are the first 2 i made in the last few weeks. Ive just bought a 3rd mtb frame today as i want to have one road bike, one hybrid and one mtb.

Bike 1 about 8kg, Boardman pro road bike with carbon chainstays and carbon forks. Ultegra wheels. SRAM x9 trigger shifters, SRAM gx rear derailleur, duraace front derailleur. (I.messed up mixing SRAM shifters with a shimano ultegra derailleur initially). Will be switching to shimano shifters with ultegra rear derailleur soon - not happy with the size of current derailleur. Brakes tektro r750 carbon direct Mount. To add/change - toseek carbon handlebar stem seat post and seat. Shimano shifters for ultegra rear derailleur i have. This is my favourite bike.

Bike 2 white Boardman comp. Went cheap with this but made something out of it. It works, just waiting on front 180mm brake disc. Its got the wrong crank right now (SRAM rival), im still tinkering with it.

Bike 3 - frame and bits purchased today. Boardman mtx.

If anyone can tell me anything more about the bikes i have i would really appreciate it.

I literally got into this a few weeks ago and have decided to stick to Boardman.

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

Will add more pictures shortly.

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

Some more pictures. Realised i cant upload full definition so have shrunk the file sizes.

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

For reference the grey one has cost about £400 in used parts. The white comp, about £300. Not checked properly yet.

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

3rd project below, for the parts alone i couldnt resist. Boardman mtx, suntour ncx forks. This bike has been in an accident where the rear wheel buckled. The frame appears to be OK. Won it on eBay yesterday.

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

Forks above are actually suntour nex. Researched now and they are crap.

Learning from mistakes as they say !

 

[Gunk]

Good work, well done!

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

Thanks!

4th project, convert a steel framed Claude Butler Urban 100 to electric. Still researching the best way to go about it.

I am quite handy as it is and well tooled up being a plumber, carpenter and qualified electrician contractor. Ive got Bosch 18v power tool batteries (2 x 4amp coolpack and 4 x 1.5amp) which i plan on making a battery pack out of. They are much cheaper than lithium ion bike batteries. Ive also dropped them from height, quite durable on powertools.

Excited!

 

[Gunk]

I managed to do 5 bikes whilst on lockdown, the experience really Advanced my skills and kept me sane!

 

[DSK]

For someone new to cycling this is, simply impressive!

 

[cyberknight]

i think you like boardman`s

 

[Gunk]

i think you like boardman`s

I remember mine fondly, it was a really nice bike. Paid £200 for it used and sold it for £225 two years later.

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

For someone new to cycling this is, simply impressive!

Thanks ! I havent ridden a bike regularly since i was 12. Being handy does help. Am 36 now and really enjoying this for a new hobby.

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

I managed to do 5 bikes whilst on lockdown, the experience really Advanced my skills and kept me sane!

Brilliant, what did you produce?

 

[Ilikeboardmans]

This is why i have stuck to Boardman. They appear to sell for good prices on ebay as well. I dont plan to sell any yet. Maybe from the 4th bike onwards (wondering if theres anything there in selling custom converted e bicycles.).

I remember mine fondly, it was a really nice bike. Paid £200 for it used and sold it for £225 two years later.

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