Chris.IOW
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Cowes, Isle of Wight
So, I'm chatting to a friend in the Pub on Friday about my wish for a new bike and some of the options I've been looking at, and he say's 'Why not build one yourself?'
Now initially I laughed and called him crazy, but since then I've been thinking about it more and more, the idea of selecting a frame, doing lots of research on components etc is starting to appeal, It would be a great winter project and the thought of turning up at the first sportive of next year with a bike I built is very cool.
Also I guess there is no better way to learn more about maintenance then to build the thing yourself!
So how difficult is it? Whilst I'm not about to apply to be a mechanic on a pro team I know a bit about how a bike works, and I'm fairly competant with a spanner. I'd need a few new tools I'm sure but that would just be a bonus.
Is it do-able?
Thanks
Now initially I laughed and called him crazy, but since then I've been thinking about it more and more, the idea of selecting a frame, doing lots of research on components etc is starting to appeal, It would be a great winter project and the thought of turning up at the first sportive of next year with a bike I built is very cool.
Also I guess there is no better way to learn more about maintenance then to build the thing yourself!
So how difficult is it? Whilst I'm not about to apply to be a mechanic on a pro team I know a bit about how a bike works, and I'm fairly competant with a spanner. I'd need a few new tools I'm sure but that would just be a bonus.
Is it do-able?
Thanks