Show Us Your Budget Carbon Fiber bike Build
07-12-10, 10:08 AM
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Show Us Your Generic Carbon Fiber Bike Build
I believe it is time for some of our Ebay carbon fiber bike builds to be seen in one area. I've heard lots of awesome builds but we all know that the search function is an ass pain.
Plus I am trying to do my own build and get some ideas and benefit from others' experience.
If you've got nothing to contribute but the same old tired argument about why ebay frames blow and such...don't bother
BF pic protocol applies
Plus I am trying to do my own build and get some ideas and benefit from others' experience.
If you've got nothing to contribute but the same old tired argument about why ebay frames blow and such...don't bother
BF pic protocol applies
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07-12-10, 10:20 AM
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1st... At least the garage door is white. Ignore the weeds...
2nd... Efff the big ring. I aint got no chain...
3rd... I have trimmed the steer down..
Existing wheelset and seat. Everything else is ebay / web specials. Its complete now. I'll get a better picture taken and uploaded.
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- Control Tech Seatpost / Handlebars / Seat Collar
2nd... Efff the big ring. I aint got no chain...
3rd... I have trimmed the steer down..
Existing wheelset and seat. Everything else is ebay / web specials. Its complete now. I'll get a better picture taken and uploaded.
- Full Rival Group
- Control Tech Seatpost / Handlebars / Seat Collar
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07-12-10, 01:52 PM
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Not quite the no-name eBay frame. It's a Columbus SL, same frame that Cinelli paints, decals and sells as the Willin' SL. Bought as a year-end tax closeout from a frame shop in Colorado. All other parts moved over from a steel frame that will be on CL or eBay soon. Frame was bare CF; had a local body shop shoot it with clearcoat and found the vinyl frame logos on-line. Total out of pocket was WAY under a grand...
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07-12-10, 02:13 PM
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That's a sweet looking build.
07-12-10, 02:38 PM
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Here's mine: Element Six frameset, BB30, 1.5-1.125" tapered headtube, 880 gram frame. Built up with SRAM Red/Force mix, Psimet carbon clincher wheelset with Powertap rear hub. 15.xx lbs. with the "heavy" wheels.
07-12-10, 02:47 PM
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How much did that frame run you?
07-12-10, 02:51 PM
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It was ~$750 for the frameset (frame, fork, headset, BB30 bearings installed, seat post clamp).
07-13-10, 12:05 AM
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07-13-10, 12:07 AM
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1st... At least the garage door is white. Ignore the weeds...
2nd... Efff the big ring. I aint got no chain...
3rd... I have trimmed the steer down..
Existing wheelset and seat. Everything else is ebay / web specials. Its complete now. I'll get a better picture taken and uploaded.
- Full Rival Group
- Control Tech Seatpost / Handlebars / Seat Collar
2nd... Efff the big ring. I aint got no chain...
3rd... I have trimmed the steer down..
Existing wheelset and seat. Everything else is ebay / web specials. Its complete now. I'll get a better picture taken and uploaded.
- Full Rival Group
- Control Tech Seatpost / Handlebars / Seat Collar
07-13-10, 02:52 AM
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loving the raw carbon fiber look... that should be my next bike build... super sleek and sexy...
07-13-10, 06:09 AM
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Is that a seat or a piece of paper? Seriously is that seat comfy and what brand/model is it?
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My saddle pictured is a Hed V04, sold with their TT frames, as far as I know. I picked it up last year and rode it for a while, finally dumped it in favor of a bare carbon SLR, which is more comfortable. The Hed saddle would be great if the edges were a bit rounded..it tended to cut into the sides of my legs on long rides. The SLR that's on there now is just as minimalist but it's very comfortable.
07-14-10, 01:25 PM
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Agreed.
I should have titled this "Generic Carbon Frame Build". Some of the components on these are not exactly budget.
Cool to see what BF members can do!
I should have titled this "Generic Carbon Frame Build". Some of the components on these are not exactly budget.
Cool to see what BF members can do!