I have recently got back into riding which all started with my LBS purchase, an entry level Cannondale SL Trail 29er (being transformed into a commuter). After a few rides I was hooked again and wanted to build a bike that I could use in a few XC races next year.
Reason I wanted to build a bike, was just because I never have before, I have most of the tools and some of knowledge. So though it would be a great idea to give it go. Now the aim of the build is make XC/weekend machine that is durable, not too heavy and isn't going to break the bank. So I will be using a lot of 2nd hand parts from here or Fleabay.
After searching and researching for a month I was lucky enough to come past a Trek Top Fuel 8 frame, purchased from a member on here.
Now parts list on the way so far;
SRAM X1 Crankset (2nd hand)
XT M775 Brakes (2nd hand)
Manitou Marvel Pro Tapered 15mm (Steal from CRC)
Crank Bros Cobalt 2 Stem and Handlebars (Steal from CRC)
XT M780 Shifters and Mech's (2nd hand)
Cane Creek Headset (So can run Tapered forks)
Pro logic Saddle (Fleabay, 2nd hand)
Parts yet to purchase;
Cassette
Chain
Tyres
Wheelset
Seat post
Pedals
Only thing I am undecided on is to run 1 x 10 or 2 x 10.
Reason I wanted to build a bike, was just because I never have before, I have most of the tools and some of knowledge. So though it would be a great idea to give it go. Now the aim of the build is make XC/weekend machine that is durable, not too heavy and isn't going to break the bank. So I will be using a lot of 2nd hand parts from here or Fleabay.
After searching and researching for a month I was lucky enough to come past a Trek Top Fuel 8 frame, purchased from a member on here.
Now parts list on the way so far;
SRAM X1 Crankset (2nd hand)
XT M775 Brakes (2nd hand)
Manitou Marvel Pro Tapered 15mm (Steal from CRC)
Crank Bros Cobalt 2 Stem and Handlebars (Steal from CRC)
XT M780 Shifters and Mech's (2nd hand)
Cane Creek Headset (So can run Tapered forks)
Pro logic Saddle (Fleabay, 2nd hand)
Parts yet to purchase;
Cassette
Chain
Tyres
Wheelset
Seat post
Pedals
Only thing I am undecided on is to run 1 x 10 or 2 x 10.