Custom Hybrid Amateur Build
03-18-21, 02:20 PM
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Custom Hybrid Amateur Build
Hello, I've always been a lurker in forums to dig up other's insight and info. Wanna make a contribution and share this build and name drop parts as much as possible for other data hungry lurkers like myself.
It all started when I found this Look Huez replica frame for $270 on ebay due to scuffs. I thought it would make a nice and cheap pandemic project... turned out to be more expensive than I though (~$1200).
The one piece that held me back for months was the handlebar. I believe it is a Trifox replica, which I liked better because the originals come in fruity colors. I ordered 3 different time from Amazon to have them canceled after the estimated time of arrival expired. I was doubtful but desperate enough to try AliExpress and they came through with the goods in about 4-5 weeks. Anyway, heres the list of all the relevant parts I used which in the end paired up nicely.
Tannus Portal 700x28 airless tires
38mm 700c carbon wheelset w/ Novatec hubs
Sram X9 shifters 2x10
Sram Via GT 50/34 compact crankset
Sram GXP english bottom bracket
Sram X9 front derailleur 2 speed
Sram X9 rear derailleur 10 speed
Sram Apex road brake caliper set
Sram PG-1150 (11-32) 10 speed cassette
Giant Contact bar ends
Specialized carbon steerer tube plug
Origin8 Duo trigger convertible brake levers
FSA Integrated Headset Orbit C-40
Selle Royale Respiro RoyalGel saddle
Jagwire Road Shop brake and shifter kit
Ergon GX1 grips
Origin8 Arc bottle cages
Abloc Arrive water bottles
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03-18-21, 04:01 PM
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It's quite relaxed even with wide hand positions, though the frame is a tad small for me (56cm/6' tall)
03-19-21, 07:29 AM
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Nice looking bike! Glad you turned that rear wheel around since the first "mock-up" picture!
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03-22-21, 04:57 PM
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Very cool! What bars are those? Are they the Trifox ones?
03-23-21, 07:15 PM
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03-25-21, 09:46 AM
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'Wicked' is an overused description, but that bike looks Wicked!💯
It looks fast just posing for a pic on the pier.
What does it weigh?
It looks fast just posing for a pic on the pier.
What does it weigh?
03-25-21, 11:47 AM
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The only "heavy" components are the Tannus tires and the super cushy saddle.
03-25-21, 12:24 PM
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Under 20 lbs is very respectable. It starts to get really expensive to go significantly lighter.
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