My new build, finally finished

[Panter]

Well, a couple of months ago actually but I finally have a picture.

You simply wouldn't believe that money and heartache that I've poured into this thing.......

 

[mickle]

Bloody wow! That's a mighty fine bike you have there Chris. What bar/ stem/ post you running?

 

[gaz]

was it worth it?
it looks like a real beauty

 

[Panter]

Thanks guys

Stem and bars are standard Easton gear, thanfully not the recall affected stuff though!
The post is an Empire NC-17

was it worth it?

Yes and No.
The main aim was to build up a cheap bike and learn a lot about DIYing n the process.
To that end, it was successfull as I did learn a fair bit although there were more than a few jobs where I ended up with my tail between my legs at the LBS because I couldn't complete something.
Cost wise, No, it wasn't worth it. It cost me about fourty squillion pounds to complete (rough guesstimate, I haven't totaled it all and don't intend to ) but I could've got far better off fleabay for what I've spent.

 

[02GF74]

Thanks guys

No, it wasn't worth it. It cost me about fourty squillion pounds to complete (rough guesstimate, I haven't totaled it all and don't intend to ) but I could've got far better off fleabay for what I've spent.

yep. par or the course.

what frame is it?

looks fine BTW.

 

[02GF74]

Thanks guys

No, it wasn't worth it. It cost me about fourty squillion pounds to complete (rough guesstimate, I haven't totaled it all and don't intend to ) but I could've got far better off fleabay for what I've spent.

yep. par or the course.

what frame is it?

looks fine BTW.

 

[spence]

Frame's a Spech Enduro circa 2004. They used that ano colour for the S-Works so should have had a "Brain" but the seat stays is wrong/replaced.

Had one a few years back and was a great bike. Bearings are a little supseptable to grit etc. so keep a check on them. You can/could get a little gard to protect the shock.

 

[spence]

Frame's a Spech Enduro circa 2004. They used that ano colour for the S-Works so should have had a "Brain" but the seat stays is wrong/replaced.

Had one a few years back and was a great bike. Bearings are a little supseptable to grit etc. so keep a check on them. You can/could get a little gard to protect the shock.

 

[Muddyfox]

Stunning looking bike

I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labour

Simon

 

[Muddyfox]

Stunning looking bike

I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labour

Simon

 

[Panter]

Thanks all

Spence, spot-on with the frame, thanks for the bearings tip I shall certainly keep an eye on them.

The rear shock normally wears a Lizrd skin actually. I know they are reputed to cause problems, but I'm going to wash it after every ride.
Sounds a lot of hassle I know but this bike won't actually see a lot of mileage as I live in the SE and my HT is the main bike.

 

[spence]

Chris,
One thing looking at your picture, make sure there is enough seatpost in the tube. Ideally have a small amount below the tube (but not enough to contact the shock), ie use all the seat tube to support the post. A friend didn't and it snapped.

 

[Panter]

Thanks for that, thats a scary picture!

The seat post does extend to the bottom of the tube on mine.
I bought a 400mm post which was too long so I cut it down and, being a bit of a tart, I've cut it to the angle of the bottom of the tube which is why it doesn't show....

That picture does serve as a very visual warning of the consequences if you get it wrong

EDIT: Was he Ok? (the friend, not the bike)

 

[02GF74]

the seat tube welded on to one side is always going to be vulnerable to snapping.

I've had 2 posts snap on me - the last time I was climbing up a hill, then next thing I am on the ground behind the bike. the jagged end of post scraped my inner thigh but it could have been a lost worse - there is a big artery somewhere round there.

incidentally, that is same post design as on proflex - they have a little bump inside the seat tube to prevent andy chance of the post slipping down and into the shock.

I guess drilling a small hoke and fitting a bolt would serve the same purpose.

 

[spence]

Perversely the spesh, IIRC has a hole to view that the post is far enough down the tube.