Hello from NorCal
08-13-20, 08:29 PM
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Hello from NorCal
Came across this forum the other day while looking for feedback on clipless pedals. I currently have a 2nd hand Specialized Secteur but will be upgrading soon (doing my own build). I also have an old...old Specialized Hardrock which I was planning on converting to some kind of gravel bike or something. But when I took it off the rack, I never realized how heavy that old mountain bike was. So now I'm thinking e-bike conversion. Looking forward to sharing and getting advice on my road bike build and e-bike conversion project(s). Keep the rubber side down and shiny side up. Later...
08-14-20, 05:29 PM
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So here's an intro to the build. I got layed off; needless to say, I've been home since March.
My current bike, a Specialized Secteur, used to be my wife's until we got her a Colnago CLD Team Edition. My wonderful loving wife, suggested I should get a new bike for myself. Soooo many choices out there (and expensive too) so I looked into building my own. First criteria was it had too be light and second, the unemployment check dictated how much I could spend. So after a lot of internet research and YouTube videos later I finally decide, and please don't hate me for this, a cheap Chinese carbon bike from Ali Express. I have no plans on racing, just fun rides with the wife and friends. So far I've already received all the parts except for the wheels, which should be here early September. Haven't had any issues ordering or deliveries, about 4-6 weeks average, just have to be patient.
So there it is, first step into building my own bike. As soon as I get the wheels, hopefully I remember to post a picture of all the components prior to assembly. Wish me luck, hope all the parts fit, and I'm praying it doesn't explode into a million pieces first time I sit on it. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up! Later...
My current bike, a Specialized Secteur, used to be my wife's until we got her a Colnago CLD Team Edition. My wonderful loving wife, suggested I should get a new bike for myself. Soooo many choices out there (and expensive too) so I looked into building my own. First criteria was it had too be light and second, the unemployment check dictated how much I could spend. So after a lot of internet research and YouTube videos later I finally decide, and please don't hate me for this, a cheap Chinese carbon bike from Ali Express. I have no plans on racing, just fun rides with the wife and friends. So far I've already received all the parts except for the wheels, which should be here early September. Haven't had any issues ordering or deliveries, about 4-6 weeks average, just have to be patient.
So there it is, first step into building my own bike. As soon as I get the wheels, hopefully I remember to post a picture of all the components prior to assembly. Wish me luck, hope all the parts fit, and I'm praying it doesn't explode into a million pieces first time I sit on it. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up! Later...
08-14-20, 09:56 PM
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So here's an intro to the build. I got layed off; needless to say, I've been home since March.
My current bike, a Specialized Secteur, used to be my wife's until we got her a Colnago CLD Team Edition. My wonderful loving wife, suggested I should get a new bike for myself. Soooo many choices out there (and expensive too) so I looked into building my own. First criteria was it had too be light and second, the unemployment check dictated how much I could spend. So after a lot of internet research and YouTube videos later I finally decide, and please don't hate me for this, a cheap Chinese carbon bike from Ali Express. I have no plans on racing, just fun rides with the wife and friends. So far I've already received all the parts except for the wheels, which should be here early September. Haven't had any issues ordering or deliveries, about 4-6 weeks average, just have to be patient.
So there it is, first step into building my own bike. As soon as I get the wheels, hopefully I remember to post a picture of all the components prior to assembly. Wish me luck, hope all the parts fit, and I'm praying it doesn't explode into a million pieces first time I sit on it. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up! Later...
My current bike, a Specialized Secteur, used to be my wife's until we got her a Colnago CLD Team Edition. My wonderful loving wife, suggested I should get a new bike for myself. Soooo many choices out there (and expensive too) so I looked into building my own. First criteria was it had too be light and second, the unemployment check dictated how much I could spend. So after a lot of internet research and YouTube videos later I finally decide, and please don't hate me for this, a cheap Chinese carbon bike from Ali Express. I have no plans on racing, just fun rides with the wife and friends. So far I've already received all the parts except for the wheels, which should be here early September. Haven't had any issues ordering or deliveries, about 4-6 weeks average, just have to be patient.
So there it is, first step into building my own bike. As soon as I get the wheels, hopefully I remember to post a picture of all the components prior to assembly. Wish me luck, hope all the parts fit, and I'm praying it doesn't explode into a million pieces first time I sit on it. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up! Later...
If you haven't watched this channel yet, this might be informative to you. I like his reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/c/TraceVelo/videos
08-15-20, 01:29 PM
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Thanks Rob. Yes I've seen his videos. Agree with you there, very informative. All those bike builds on YouTube sure make it look easy. I was an auto mechanic in my early years (emphasis on the word mechanic and not technician; when cars had carburetors, manual transmissions, window cranks, radios with knobs & dials and the only warning you got was white, blue or black smoke...oops, sorry, got carried away there) hopefully my mechanical knowledge will help with the build. But I'll still be relying on this forum because there are no instructions or more importantly, torque settings. Cant wait for my wheels to get here so I can get started. Thanks again. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up. Later...
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