some guy here said I should build my bike
06-10-09, 06:41 PM
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some guy here said I should build my bike
There was a recent post from someone here that I took to heart....He mentioned that if you are buying a nice bike, why wouldn't you build it yourself?
I liked the idea so much, I've purchased a stand, tools, and a full set of Dura ace parts to swap for my ultegra. (7800 seems to be a good deal if you shop for parts).
The ultegra parts will go to my brother and I will take his parts and build a road bike. Currently I am removing and reinstalling the ultegra parts to learn from...
So far I am learning front and rear derailer "tweaking"...TRICKY, but I insist that I master this. I want my Bike to have that sweet whirring sound on my own effort. Very rewarding.
Nice tip from the OP that has expanded the hobby for me....I will be one with my bike....chant with me HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
I liked the idea so much, I've purchased a stand, tools, and a full set of Dura ace parts to swap for my ultegra. (7800 seems to be a good deal if you shop for parts).
The ultegra parts will go to my brother and I will take his parts and build a road bike. Currently I am removing and reinstalling the ultegra parts to learn from...
So far I am learning front and rear derailer "tweaking"...TRICKY, but I insist that I master this. I want my Bike to have that sweet whirring sound on my own effort. Very rewarding.
Nice tip from the OP that has expanded the hobby for me....I will be one with my bike....chant with me HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
06-10-09, 06:45 PM
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Beautiful! I'm just finishing up my build right now... I think you did a better job than me ;-)
06-10-09, 07:14 PM
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06-10-09, 07:15 PM
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Nice bike, good job on the build.
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06-10-09, 08:16 PM
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Building it yourself is a lot of fun. Not to mention the satisfaction you get from doing it. Your build is looking good. When you get it done...................... ride the wheels off it.
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Did I miss the OP's question?
Nice bike. Like someone said, try working on it 'chain side' out, usually makes things a lot easier (but sometimes you do have to flip it).
Derailleur tweaking is tough to learn without someone to give you feedback. Whatever LBS you bought that from oughta give you some tips if you bring in the bike and say you need a little hands on help figuring out how to adjust things. Any shop selling Sevens oughta jump at the chance to sit down with you and show you how to do that.
Nice bike. Like someone said, try working on it 'chain side' out, usually makes things a lot easier (but sometimes you do have to flip it).
Derailleur tweaking is tough to learn without someone to give you feedback. Whatever LBS you bought that from oughta give you some tips if you bring in the bike and say you need a little hands on help figuring out how to adjust things. Any shop selling Sevens oughta jump at the chance to sit down with you and show you how to do that.
06-10-09, 09:57 PM
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You can never go wrong buying tools and learning how to use them, it's one of the best investments you'll make in your bike. Well, as long as they aren't sh !tty tools.
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06-10-09, 10:41 PM
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I love being self-sufficient from a wrenching standpoint. The only thing I had the LBS do on my bike was press in the headset cups. I just built my first rear wheel last weekend and found that lacing was pretty straight forward (having built a front previously) but the truing for shape and dish took a loooooong time.
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Looks great. I did the same thing with my Calfee. Once this project is done, you must build your own set of wheels. 
