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| Author: | Olive [ Tue May 03, 2016 2:56 pm ] | ||
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Put this bike together for my youngest. Didn't want to spend 750 quid on an Islabike. Bought 14" carbon frame from China. Also bought the forks but then added all other parts (mostly XT) from older bikes or stuff in the shed.
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| Author: | Mattvanders [ Tue May 03, 2016 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
Nice, one of my mates bought a Chinese carbon frame, was impressed with the quality of it |
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Tue May 03, 2016 3:23 pm ] |
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That looks very cool. My Daughter is on a 14" Kona, this would be a very nice upgrade. 
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| Author: | Olive [ Tue May 03, 2016 7:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
Really pleased with it! I got a Chinese carbon 29er frame a few months ago and so far it's been excellent. |
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Tue May 03, 2016 7:49 pm ] |
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I have had a few, this is my current one.  Pedal-worx racing |
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| Author: | Mattywall [ Thu May 05, 2016 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
Is it expensive too build a bike compared too buying one? |
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| Author: | Mattvanders [ Fri May 06, 2016 6:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
Depends, if the spec of the bike you are buying is exactly as you want as replacing parts can be expensive. On my old Commencal I bought it for £2100, by the end of 2 years I had added around £1500 of bits (some upgrades, others wear and tear upgrades). I would always built if I could, or buy the full bike and sell parts brand new if I had a buyer before ordering the bike. |
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Fri May 06, 2016 9:21 am ] |
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If you buy something like a canyon where it is incredibly well specced for the price then there's no point building, if you want something specific or you already have a Base of equipment then build. I personally like to build and have only ever bought one bike as a complete unit. Its a third of the hobby to me, just like riding and editing Pedal-worx racing |
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| Author: | Olive [ Fri May 06, 2016 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
My last 3 bikes have all been built and I love it. I look at bikes off the peg now and I am just thinking x, y and z components need replacing/updating. |
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Fri May 06, 2016 4:40 pm ] |
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Exactly that Pedal-worx racing |
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| Author: | Mattywall [ Mon May 09, 2016 4:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
Ok thanks |
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| Author: | bugeye [ Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
New ( secondhand ) frame to build up for Irving...... going to cause a five bike shuffle of parts  
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Tue Nov 15, 2016 3:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
Is that a 5 spot? is it for the miniature or you? looks really small seat tube. |
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| Author: | bugeye [ Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
Yep a 5 Spot in small....for the miniature  Seatpost tube is 270mm tall but the top of the seatpost tube to the centre line of the BB is 380mm. |
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Project bikes |
Sweet, lovely project. |
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