New build winter /audax bike.

[Mark Grant]

I’ve recently built up a winter / audax bike from a mix of new and second hand parts

S/H parts



Dawes Audax 531 frame. - CTC classifieds.

Easton EA50 handlebars. - Ebay

Brooks B17 saddle. – Cycle Chat classifieds.

Bontrager RaceLite hardcase 28mm tyres – The garage





New Parts



Mavic open sport rims with Tiagra hubs – Ebay

Deda Black Rain carbon forks. – Ebay

Crane Creek S8 headset – Ebay

Carbon spacers - Ebay

Alloy seatpost -Ebay

Shimano 105 5700 shifters – Ebay

Exotic alloy/carbon stem. – Found on Ebay but boughtdirect (cheaper)

Shimano Tiagra 4600 10 speed compact chainset, BB, front& rear derailleur, long drop brakes and 12-30 10 speed cassette - Ribble

KMC chain – Ebay

Rim tapes & tubes – The garage

Specialized Phat bar tape. - Cycle Surgery.


I will probably fit mudguards soon.

Took it out for 60 miles today, all seems OK. Saddle was comfy and I climbed Swains lane without resorting to the lowest gear!

 

[smokeysmoo]

Looks good. Gotta say though, I'd level the bars and move the shifters into a conventional position, but hey, if it works for you, happy days