Suggestions for doing my own Frankenbike?
Been thinking I want a new bike, but something inside of me is resisting going to the store and just picking something.
I’ve long done my own motorcycle and (very basic) bicycle maintenance, but I’ve never built a bike. Looking at my harem I have a mid 1980’s Cannondale police bike that is worn out. The frame is in good shape, but the rest of it needs a do-over.
Then I have the Giant TCR1 that I rarely ride anymore. The components are ultegra, and could be moved to the Cannondale frame.
My questions are several:
1. What tools would I need to do this chore?
2. Can any of you steer me to a well-produced YouTube series on bike mechanicking?
3. What other suggestions might be hidden in the resident brain trust?
Thanks in advance,
Rick
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Current bikes: Unknown year Specialized (rigid F & R) Hardrock, '80's era Cannondale police bike; '03 Schwinn mongrel MTB; '03 Specialized Hard Rock (the wife's)
Gone away: '97 Diamondback Topanga SE, '97 Giant ATX 840 project bike; '01 Giant TCR1 SL; and a truckload of miscellaneous bikes used up by the kids and grand-kids
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