New Bike Build

[Dommo]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a few suggestions in terms of parts. I plan to build a light/fast hybrid for commuting. I already own a Trek hybrid but I want something lighter and closer to the performance of my road bike. I prefer the more upright posture of the hybrid for commuting due to the better visibility hence not just using the road bike. I realise I could replace bits on my existing Trek but that wouldn't give me an excuse to increase via the N+1 rule.

I’ve seen the Sirrus Expert Carbon Disc Flat Bar 2015 Road Bike and that’s along the lines of what I’m after but with the fun/challenge of building it myself – I also prefer an aluminium frame rather than carbon. I was thinking I want to use 700s rather than 26s, but with discs so not sure if this is a good option.. I’m contemplating the idea of a single chainring since my commuting in London is very flat.

So first off I need to find a frame. Any suggestions?

 

[Dommo]

D'oh. Put this is the wrong section. Is it possible to move it myself?

 

[raleighnut]

Why not use a high quality steel frame, a frame in 853 will be lighter and more comfortable than an Aluminium one. May be out of your price range though although this is on offer at SJS

 

[raleighnut]

Why not use a high quality steel frame, a frame in 853 will be lighter and more comfortable than an Aluminium one. May be out of your price range though
But how about this

A thorn Audax frame that can accept MTB rear spacing at £429

 

[Dommo]

I guess my comment around Aluminium comes from the fact that my road bike is a high-end aluminium frame and I really like the feel of it. My thing about carbon fibre is that I'm a relatively big lad and this bike is going to be used a lot and might take the occasional knock. I suppose my paranoia around carbon might be over-exaggerated and I should consider it...

 

[simon.r]

Another steel suggestion; http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/ZXSTEELKAFF/planet-x-kaffenback-2-steel-pick-n-mix-bundle Not particularly light frame / fork, but could be built up with quality bits to give a reasonable weight. Disc ready as well.

 

[Dommo]

Thanks all. Will take a look at the suggestions.

 

[vickster]

My Genesis Equilibrium 20 725 steel frame and carbon forks were £400. Certainly worth looking for last year's model

Disc one here in 54cm http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m89b185.../RS_GB/34304?gclid=CM3F2sTi1MQCFQLMtAodh0kAxw

Or in 56cm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1116...1=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0

Pearsons might sell you a frame too

 

[the snail]

Evans have some cheap options:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...Criteo&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=Criteo

 

[Spoked Wheels]

SJS would be my choice and the planet X sounds like a good deal too.