Planet-X Pro Carbon SL Pre Assembly

[Alembicbassman]

My first CF build underway.

 

[TissoT]

Good Luck .... Nice project for the weekend !

 

[Cyclist33]

My first CF build underway.

Why didn't you just get Px to do it?!

 

[AndyRM]

Excellent picture!

 

[Alembicbassman]

They've only supplied some of the parts new. Frame, forks, headset, bung, spacers, stem, saddle, seatpost, cable adjusters, mech clamp, seat post clamp and bottle cages.

Wheels were new second hand, but came off somebody elses Planet-X bike he upgraded immediately. 105 mechs and shifters where new second hand off somebody elses Genesis titanium which he upgraded immediately. 105 chainset is new second hand. Axis 1.0 brakes where new second hand, cables and bar tape from Wiggle and some other bits and bobs from my parts bin.

Every complete bike I've bought has had little bits I wasn't happy with. Twisted inner tubes, wobbly mech hangers, loose bottom brackets, overtightened wheel bearings, sticky gear cables, lack of grease on areas that should have it. It's been a pain to get things sorted out under warranty as it usually involves several journeys and phone calls.

If I build it myself I can spend many more hours on it to get everything spot on, I'm not building to a timescale and I'm under no pressure to get the job done.

It's also good fun.

 

[stumpy66]

Something i had always wanted to do and did last month with my Sabbath build, loved ut, enjoy

 

[Easytigers]

It's going to look awesome. Make sure you post pics as you build!!!

 

[Big Nick]

How difficult is it to build a bike?

I've done quite a few basic jobs i.e.
- fitted tyres
- removed/refitted cassette
- changed bottom bracket
- fit brake/gear cables
- set up gear indexing
- adjusted cone bearings
- stripped/adjusted/greased pedal bearings
- adjusted brakes

I quite enjoyed tinkering with the above and its a great feeling sorting out a problem yourself without going to the lbs

I think the main thing putting me off is that to buy the individual parts and extra tools probably would cost far more than buying the bike pre assembled!

 

[PaulSecteur]

Just out of interest... Have you ever worked for Haynes Manuals?

 

[Alembicbassman]

Coming along. Steerer cut long at the moment until I can make up my mind what's comfy. Cables, brakes and bar tape to do.

 

[Alembicbassman]

Finished

 

[stumpy66]

Well done, nice tidy job

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

What did you do with the bits that didn't seem to go anywhere?

 

[Deleted member 18052]

Looking good, welcome to the PX Club

 

[Easytigers]

Now that is a good looking machine! How does she ride?