bad luck

[Oleanshoebox]

yes i know some of you have already heard my bike of less than a month was most heinously stolen. it is partially my fault and i admit that. i left it on the rack in a seedy shopping center with a cheap lock on it.

at any rate i just really want to get into a bike soon. i know this is not really the place to do this, and i know about craigslist, i'm going to post there too-but i am looking for a 40-60 dollar peice of crap to stay in shape on until i can save up for a new bike. mountain/hybrid/road-i am not too picky right now as long as its 20-22 inches and extremely cheap. if any one knows of anything please post here.

i would really like to try and stay local (i.e.) but will drive a ways if something good comes up. (i do plan to hit canoga park on sunday jsigone)

[Mo'Phat]

If you can wait less than a month, and save your sheckles...go to the SD Velodrome Swapmeet (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=237768) and get yourself a bike.

(I'm starting to sound like a shill...yet have 0 affiliation with the organization)

[octico]

Damn that sux man!! Geez I hate *******s who do that GRRRRR. I have some XT MTB front and reard derailleur parts laying around I will give you. I also have a set of cheap wheels. Find a frame and I think we will almost have a complete bike.

[Mr. Beanz]

What size in a roadbike lingo? in centimeters?

[jsigone]

I have my TREK bruiser frame, fork, cranks, BB, seatpost and front Derailer. You can have it, it's on the porch collecting dust.


Parts needed to complete the bike
Pedals
wheels
brakes (maybe, I have to check my parts box)
Handle Bar (maybe)
Grips
Shifters and brakes
Rear Derailer
Chain
Seat

If you can get a cheap 24 speed full ridged bike and use it for doner parts, like the brakes, wheel and controls, you will be SET.

[jsigone]

here's what it the trek looks like when I had it all together
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/jsigone/bikes/trek.jpg

[DaveSANYYZ]

I have some low-end mtb components laying around as well. Shimano Alivio level of 1999-era, triple chainset (170mm I think; square tapered, but no BB), FD, RD, shifters, really cheap wheels and 8-speed cassette; for a 3x8->27-speed. Octico's are much higher grade though, but these may fill some gaps that Octico is missing. If you want any of these components, I'll need to off-load them to you or another BF member asap, since I'll be out-of-town very soon.

Sorry about the incident.

[jsigone]

I can pick them up and group them w/ the parts I have and see what else is needed to check off the list for the complete bike. Where in SD are you?

[Tiffanie]

You guys are awesome. http://server12.ipslink.com/~wwwmamad/forums/style_emoticons/default/md1_aktion033.gif

[chimivee]

I have my TREK bruiser frame, fork, cranks, BB, seatpost and front Derailer. You can have it, it's on the porch collecting dust.


Parts needed to complete the bike
Pedals
wheels
brakes (maybe, I have to check my parts box)
Handle Bar (maybe)
Grips
Shifters and brakes
Rear Derailer
Chain
Seat

If you can get a cheap 24 speed full ridged bike and use it for doner parts, like the brakes, wheel and controls, you will be SET.
Wow, that's great, Jeff.

I might have some crappy parts that could at least get you going... Saddle, pedals, old chain, maybe R. Derailler... I'll check.

[roadfix]

Whatever parts you need to complete the buildup....please list. I have some mtb parts as well.

[jsigone]

Hopefully I can hook up with Dave and see what parts he has and I can start building the bike up again. I need to check my old parts box to see what exactly I have.

[lsits]

Oleanshoebox,

The Riverside Bike Club meeting is tonight. I'll ask if anyone has a bike that they're not using. You're about 6 feet tall right?

Jim

[jsigone]

Ok here is what I have
Frame
120mm fork
OS Handlebars
OS Stem 45mm
Normal stem 120mm long
Cranks
Pedals
Bottom Bracket
Seat post Clamps
Seat Post
Rear Brakes
Front Derailer
saddle bag


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/jsigone/bikes/2006_1017bikeparts0001sm.jpg

To complete this build, we need

Wheels and tires
Headseat for 1 1/8 w/ fork reese (mine is broken)
Fork Spacers
Rear derailer w/ matching cassette on the wheels
Shifter/Brake levers
Saddle
Cables
Front Brake
Brake Bosses x 4
Grips

[Neccros]

Sweet frame!!!!

[DaveSANYYZ]

Jeff, you have PM. :)

Based on the parts Jeff listed, we're still missing:
- handlebar including grip & stem
- brake levers
- chain
- bb
- seat (& seatpost)
- frame
- all cables

Parts I have that I haven't listed before because they're not very nice. Please substitute if you have better ones:
- brakes (ok, but the v.low quality rim brakes)
- pedals (metal platforms, a little rusted)

I have but not very usable:
- seat (from my C'dale roadie; it's bad enough for a roadie, so not good for a mtb)

Additional comment on my wheelset:
- the braking surface is not smooth at the "rim joint"

I'm pretty new at bike mech, so I don't really know how to gauge the condition of components. Jeff, if you can update the list once you get my bike parts, that will be good. Thanks! :)

[chimivee]

Ok here is what I have
Frame
120mm fork
OS Handlebars
OS Stem 45mm
Normal stem 120mm long
Cranks
Pedals
Bottom Bracket
Seat post Clamps
Seat Post
Rear Brakes
Front Derailer
saddle bag


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/jsigone/bikes/2006_1017bikeparts0001sm.jpg

To complete this build, we need

Wheels and tires
Headseat for 1 1/8 w/ fork reese (mine is broken)
Fork Spacers
Rear derailer w/ matching cassette on the wheels
Shifter/Brake levers
Saddle
Cables
Front Brake
Brake Bosses x 4
Grips
Nice!

I have a non-matching set of tires with lots of tread (Spec. Ground Control / Avenir). If you want clipless pedals, I have some SPD compatible Wellgos... if I can find them. Have a couple of cheap saddles. Exage 7 sp R. Derailler. Have a few old chains, but fitment will depend on gearing.

[DaveSANYYZ]

Wow, your equipments are much better than mine.

To complete this build, we need
Headseat for 1 1/8 w/ fork reese (mine is broken)
Fork Spacers
Brake levers
Saddle
Cables
Brake Bosses x 4
Grips

From me:
Wheels and tires
Rear derailer w/ matching cassette on the wheels
Shifters
Front Brake (rim, I assumed?)

I'll drop off the other parts to you in case you need to make substitutions.

[octico]

I have some wheels and some 8 speed gripshifters. I will have to look when I get home tonite. I think they will match my wheel set 8 speed. I have a saddle.

[BigSean]

Ok here is what I have
Frame
120mm fork
OS Handlebars
OS Stem 45mm
Normal stem 120mm long
Cranks
Pedals
Bottom Bracket
Seat post Clamps
Seat Post
Rear Brakes
Front Derailer
saddle bag


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/jsigone/bikes/2006_1017bikeparts0001sm.jpg

To complete this build, we need

Wheels and tires
Headseat for 1 1/8 w/ fork reese (mine is broken)
Fork Spacers
Rear derailer w/ matching cassette on the wheels
Shifter/Brake levers
Saddle
Cables
Front Brake
Brake Bosses x 4
Grips


They Weyless stem is now a collectors item.:lol:

[jsigone]

was $5 from Performance when they overtook the supergo store. I picked up 4 different sizes:D I'm using one and gave two away already

[jsigone]

Nice!

I have a non-matching set of tires with lots of tread (Spec. Ground Control / Avenir). If you want clipless pedals, I have some SPD compatible Wellgos... if I can find them. Have a couple of cheap saddles. Exage 7 sp R. Derailler. Have a few old chains, but fitment will depend on gearing.


I think the SPD would be great, I know he just bought some new MTB shoes and pedals. But I'm sure the pedals were on the bike when the stupid theives took it. And we'll need one of those saddles.

octico has some 8speed stuff that will fit better on the bike.

I'm meeting up w/ Dave on Thursday so I can see what he has and keep the list updated

\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
To complete this build, we need

Wheels and tires -------octico or Dave
Headseat for 1 1/8 w/ fork reese (mine is broken)
Fork Spacers
Rear derailer w/ matching cassette on the wheels -----octico
Shifter/Brake levers -----octico
Saddle -----chimivee or octico
Cables
Front Brake ------Dave
Brake Bosses x 4
Grips
SPD Pedals -----chimivee

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////

I personally think this is great, we can all chip in and help out a fellow member and get him back on the road and trails.

I know he will appreciate it all. Thank you:D

[octico]

I think the SPD would be great, I know he just bought some new MTB shoes and pedals. But I'm sure the pedals were on the bike when the stupid theives took it. And we'll need one of those saddles.

octico has some 8speed stuff that will fit better on the bike.

I'm meeting up w/ Dave on Thursday so I can see what he has and keep the list updated

\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
To complete this build, we need

Wheels and tires -------octico or Dave
Headseat for 1 1/8 w/ fork reese (mine is broken)
Fork Spacers
Rear derailer w/ matching cassette on the wheels -----octico
Shifter/Brake levers -----octico
Saddle -----chimivee or octico
Cables
Front Brake ------Dave
Brake Bosses x 4
Grips
SPD Pedals -----chimivee

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////

I personally think this is great, we can all chip in and help out a fellow member and get him back on the road and trails.

I know he will appreciate it all. Thank you:D

Wait I only have the shifters, but no levers. The are grip shifters ..meaning they don't have the levers. I also think I have some cables laying around. When I get home I will give complete list. How big is that frame? I think olean is like 6 feet tall.

[jsigone]

I'm 6'2 and rode that bike fine. It's a jumping bike so the geometry has alot of head slack in it almost simular to his hardrock. Great for hauling butt downhill too, climbing was a bit tough but alot easier w/ the seat raised. I climbed up Snow Summit on that bike, so it's not impossible. The DH on that bike was a blast, the 120mm fork helps alot. Its a good all around bike, just don't expect to climb super fast w/ it.

[octico]

Lets keep this thread going maybe we can get more stuff. We need to set a place and time pick stuff up. I have the tools to put it together,we can all meet at a park bring the tools and put a bike together for BF bud. Man that really just sux I remember when he got his bike.

[Tiffanie]

Again, I say... you guys are awesome! BF Socal is the bestest. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/ptbryant/grouphugg.gif

[Oleanshoebox]

wow..I don't know what to say. I just came home from work to all this-wow. Thank you all so much. I'm sure I can pay for grips or cables or whatever is still missing. I'll never let it out of my sight-I swear. I feel so lucky to have met you all. New to the site or not-I consider you all friends.

[Tiffanie]

http://server12.ipslink.com/~wwwmamad/forums/style_emoticons/default/boohoo.gif <<happy cry

[jsigone]

Well I can bring the parts Dave and I are throwing in to Saturdays ride. I'll try to build it up as much as I can friday night w/ the part we have from SD. If some of you are going to the ride in Chino on Saturday, please bring the parts. Oleans will be there, so we can just hand them off to him and he can complete the build w/ the small parts he may need. He'll be riding my full suspension for the ride so no worry on that.

Oleans, I think the part you will need to buy will be the new cables, Brake Bosses and maybe a Headset. It seems like we got everything else covered. If we get the grip shifters, you will need brake levers.
Here's my estimate on the small parts needed
Headset $30-40
Brake levers $15
All cables $10
Brake Bosses $5

You can make your own headset press with some 2x4 wood pieces and a long bolt about 10" long, washers and nut from Home depot. I made one last yr for under $10 but I lost it somewhere:(

[Cleave]

You can make your own headset press with some 2x4 wood pieces and a long bolt about 10" long, washers and nut from Home depot. I made one last yr for under $10 but I lost it somewhere:(
Hi,

This is about the coolest thing I've seen on a forum. Saw something similar last year on a camera forum but it wasn't a big group effort like this. :)

If you were building road bike I'd be able to donate a lot of parts, however, if you need help installing a headset, I have the Park headset tools for removing and installing headsets. I'm in LB and will be here all weekend. Let me know if this helps.

[chimivee]

Can anybody donate a good lock?

[Oleanshoebox]

Well I can bring the parts Dave and I are throwing in to Saturdays ride. I'll try to build it up as much as I can friday night w/ the part we have from SD. If some of you are going to the ride in Chino on Saturday, please bring the parts. Oleans will be there, so we can just hand them off to him and he can complete the build w/ the small parts he may need. He'll be riding my full suspension for the ride so no worry on that.

Oleans, I think the part you will need to buy will be the new cables, Brake Bosses and maybe a Headset. It seems like we got everything else covered. If we get the grip shifters, you will need brake levers.
Here's my estimate on the small parts needed
Headset $30-40
Brake levers $15
All cables $10
Brake Bosses $5

You can make your own headset press with some 2x4 wood pieces and a long bolt about 10" long, washers and nut from Home depot. I made one last yr for under $10 but I lost it somewhere:(
i was just on the jensen usa website (i work near their ontario wherehouse) and cables were mad expensive. am i looking at the wrong thing? anyway, i should be able to pick all this stuff up there. as for the press, i'm sure you guys can explain it to me on saturday.

i am both an unlucky and lucky *******.

[jsigone]

ummmm OMG YAH........ they carry only name brands, you just need some normal cables from Performance Bikes. Nothing fancy.

This is a GOOD headset and CHEAP
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HS703A00-Fsa+Pig+Headset.aspx

I'll find you a link on the DYI headpress. My first frame I built, I just used a mallet to beat it in. But I did the press for my magnesium frame.

[chimivee]

I'll find you a link on the DYI headpress.
http://www.mindspring.com/~d.g1/headset.html

I have a home-made headset press also. But, I used it to install a 1" headset, so I don't think it would work on a 1-1/8", without getting larger bushings for it (like $1 at Home Depot).

[Oleanshoebox]

http://www.mindspring.com/~d.g1/headset.html

I have a home-made headset press also. But, I used it to install a 1" headset, so I don't think it would work on a 1-1/8", without getting larger bushings for it (like $1 at Home Depot).that seems pretty straightforward. i should be able to pick up the headset today, and then look at home depot tomorrow for bolt/bushings/nut http://www.jensonusa.com/store/imgWrapper.aspx?img=/ca/ca505c01.jpg&type=2also i found this set of cables for 13 bucks. it looks like they carry individual shimano gear cables for 1.50 also. if i buy that set and a couple of the gear cables am i getting ripped? i'd rather pay the extra to not have to wait then save only a few bucks and have to get them shipped.
lastly, are bosses and ferrules the same thing?

you guys rock i can't believe i am learning all this stuff about building bikes and..and. I just can't say thanks enough this is so cool. well, talk to you guys after work.

[jsigone]

are bosses and ferrules the same thing?


ferrules are the metal ends too the cables, Brake bosses are the post that the V brakes pivot on. I had removed all the brake bosses from the frame and fork cuz I had Disc brakes on the bike and didn't need them.

[SixEye]

This is great fellas, I am really impressed! Your frankenbike build will come out sweet, definitely better than what I ride!! :beer: Calls for a Pizza and Beer 'Build-a-bike' party! :D

[markw]

ummmm OMG YAH........ they carry only name brands, you just need some normal cables from Performance Bikes. Nothing fancy.

This is a GOOD headset and CHEAP
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HS703A00-Fsa+Pig+Headset.aspx

I'll find you a link on the DYI headpress. My first frame I built, I just used a mallet to beat it in. But I did the press for my magnesium frame.

A full decent cable set with housing should be around $30. Always use Stainless cables, they won't corrode on you.

I've got some disc brake parts that I'll probably never use. calipers, levers, discs...

[BigSean]

You guys are good people.:lol:

[octico]

What time is the ride Saturday and which park entrance ??
I have to work :( I can get there early and drop off the parts. I got home to late last night
to check my inventory. I will update later today.

[jsigone]

Chino Hills Rec Park of carbon Canyon, I'll be there at 8am, ride starts at 9am. We are going to be on the far east of the parking lot. You should be able to park you car by there on Carbon canyon so you won't ahve to pay the $5 to get in. What time do you have to be at work?

[Oleanshoebox]

went to competitive edge at lunch and got cables/levers/headset. the guys said the bosses would need to be ordered but i am going to try jenson USA after work.

[octico]

return the brake cables on one derailluer cable I already have them we need chain ! here is what I have:
http://static.flickr.com/90/273364224_a43d82baf0.jpg
I will give details of what we need I have to got class now be back in about 1-2 hours.

[octico]

I think I have brake bosses hold on OKAY.

[Oleanshoebox]

return the brake cables on one derailluer cable I already have them we need chain ! here is what I have:
http://static.flickr.com/90/273364224_a43d82baf0.jpg
I will give details of what we need I have to got class now be back in about 1-2 hours.
right on! so i just need bosses/levers headset? do i need any cables?

[octico]

POOF
http://static.flickr.com/113/273371454_a08e666b7c.jpg
Bosses you have!

[jsigone]

think he got you covered on the bosses and cables, he has ALOT of cables!!!

So just the levers, headset and a 8sp chain (SRAM) I don't like ****tymono chains.

Octico, does he need spacial grips for those shifters or do you just cut them down?

[Oleanshoebox]

POOF
http://static.flickr.com/113/273371454_a08e666b7c.jpg
Bosses you have!
excellent! should i return this stuff and get a chain then?

[octico]

Yes just save one (1) derail cable! Also you need to get grips for shifter they ones you see are the Sram Rocket. Those shifters are about 2 months just like new. Just tell the guy at the shop the shifter type. I also agree get the Sram Chain the easy link is great. I REALLY have to run I will be back soon

[SixEye]

Make sure you guys post a photo of the bike when its done!