Self-Build Cyclocross Suggestions?
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JimboJames1972
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- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
Again, many thanks for the helpful advice and suggestions.
I've spent a good few hours on the phone and even more surfing (oggling) various options. XPlanet were particularly helpful and have offered a build up of either their DirtyDisco or Viner with SRAM Rival 22 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. If I can't do my own build they will be high up on my list for a fully built bike I think.
On the other hand, my local store have also been very helpful and offered to get me a similar groupset that will fit my Genesis. They have also offered a good sounding deal on carbon forks, and a few other parts. If I pick quiet times they say they can even assist (for a small fee) and I can build it with their help. Access to all the right tools etc... Alternatively, a work colleague's hubby is more than happy to help me with the build if I get the groupset - charges just a few beers and has built more of his own bikes than I have had hot dinners. Both are good offers; I can get the quality groupset I want, add a few carbon bits to my steel frame and see how they go. If it all works I can get a good quality carbon frame a few months down the line (spread the cost a bit) and, with the experience of the initial build, I should have a half decent idea of how to swap them all over.
I know it is all a bit of a reversal of my initial plan, but any further thoughts?
J
I've spent a good few hours on the phone and even more surfing (oggling) various options. XPlanet were particularly helpful and have offered a build up of either their DirtyDisco or Viner with SRAM Rival 22 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. If I can't do my own build they will be high up on my list for a fully built bike I think.
On the other hand, my local store have also been very helpful and offered to get me a similar groupset that will fit my Genesis. They have also offered a good sounding deal on carbon forks, and a few other parts. If I pick quiet times they say they can even assist (for a small fee) and I can build it with their help. Access to all the right tools etc... Alternatively, a work colleague's hubby is more than happy to help me with the build if I get the groupset - charges just a few beers and has built more of his own bikes than I have had hot dinners. Both are good offers; I can get the quality groupset I want, add a few carbon bits to my steel frame and see how they go. If it all works I can get a good quality carbon frame a few months down the line (spread the cost a bit) and, with the experience of the initial build, I should have a half decent idea of how to swap them all over.
I know it is all a bit of a reversal of my initial plan, but any further thoughts?
J
JimboJames1972
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- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
First upgrade on the Genesis is done - carbon forks.
They went on over the weekend. With an experienced eye watching over me it was all pretty straight forward really.
Already I can feel the change in the bike. Not only is it fractionally lighter, but the buzz off the road has been greatly reduced. I've not had a real chance to try it off road but a Silver DofE weekend this week will be a good chance for that.
I've also had a quote for a full SRAM Rival 22 set - full hydraulic brakes and gears, cables, chain and crank set (50/34 and 172.5mm cranks). I'll get a bit of change out of £800 but not much and that includes time to help with fitting. To be honest, it's a bit more than I first calculated, but I hear they are pretty much the best, and "future proof"? Opinions please?
J
They went on over the weekend. With an experienced eye watching over me it was all pretty straight forward really.
Already I can feel the change in the bike. Not only is it fractionally lighter, but the buzz off the road has been greatly reduced. I've not had a real chance to try it off road but a Silver DofE weekend this week will be a good chance for that.
I've also had a quote for a full SRAM Rival 22 set - full hydraulic brakes and gears, cables, chain and crank set (50/34 and 172.5mm cranks). I'll get a bit of change out of £800 but not much and that includes time to help with fitting. To be honest, it's a bit more than I first calculated, but I hear they are pretty much the best, and "future proof"? Opinions please?
J
vickster
Squire
Sounds a lot as you can get the full groupset on eBay for under £350. Then the brakes but can't see how they would be nigh on £500
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Sram-...l-22-Groupset-11-Speed-8-Piece-/371344331873?
My understanding is that this retailer is Rutland cycles or another of the big online retailers under a different name
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Sram-...l-22-Groupset-11-Speed-8-Piece-/371344331873?
My understanding is that this retailer is Rutland cycles or another of the big online retailers under a different name
tincaman
Guru
- Location
- Chudleigh, South Devon
The shifters on that groupset are not hydraulic, you would need to get these and the brakes separately, and then sell on the shifters
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
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- Northamptonshire
@JimboJames1972 i have a nice clean 2009 ish Ridley crossbow frame set in large size
JimboJames1972
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- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
Thanks again for the input.
Those prices were from a local bike ship - they simply went through their catalogues for individual components needed. I asked about a complete set but apparently there were issues with the compatibility of certain combinations with my frame.
I understand the added cost of having to buy each component separately. I had originally budgeted £600, and would like to get closer to this, so will shop around a bit, or see if I can get some sort of bulk buy discount. Of course, they are adding some time/cost in so coach me on the build...
James
Those prices were from a local bike ship - they simply went through their catalogues for individual components needed. I asked about a complete set but apparently there were issues with the compatibility of certain combinations with my frame.
I understand the added cost of having to buy each component separately. I had originally budgeted £600, and would like to get closer to this, so will shop around a bit, or see if I can get some sort of bulk buy discount. Of course, they are adding some time/cost in so coach me on the build...
James
tincaman
Guru
- Location
- Chudleigh, South Devon
I am looking to buy a Canyon Inflite SLX frame so may be selling my carbon Flxii frame
