sci guy's & SmellyAir's CAAD4 Bike Build Bromance
11-22-22, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by the sci guy
I wanna see that final build
My lackadaisical build progress is mostly due to the daunting task of installing the Hollowtech II BB and crankset. Once I get past that the rest should be relatively easy.
11-22-22, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
My lackadaisical build progress is mostly due to the daunting task of installing the Hollowtech II BB and crankset. Once I get past that the rest should be relatively easy.
11-22-22, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
Thats one of my favorite parts of a build- greasing the shell threads, the satisfying feel of the cups twisting in, the solid stop of the wrench when the cups are tight, testing the preload, and cranking down the two bolts. Its one thing I would sit and do for money over and over each day.
11-22-22, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
I did not know that I have to test the preload! If you were closer I would invite you over to do it for me in exchange for a fat lunch and beer.
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11-23-22, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
Yeah, that little cap on the non-drive side arm needs to be tightened before the two bolts on that arm are tightened. It's like a headset- set the preload and then tighten the stem.
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
Thats one of my favorite parts of a build- greasing the shell threads, the satisfying feel of the cups twisting in, the solid stop of the wrench when the cups are tight, testing the preload, and cranking down the two bolts. Its one thing I would sit and do for money over and over each day.
But not so for me; my travails here: Shimano 11s Bottom Bracket & Crankset Installation - Noob Questions - Bike Forums
The process was quite a bit harder than doing the JIS square taper BB and crank arm installation for the 1x conversion of my hybrid.
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01-19-23, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by the sci guy
Glad to see some progress!! What’s next?
01-22-23, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
Next segment is the easy part, i.e., installation of brake calipers and derailleurs. After that, I am debating whether to replace the handlebar with another that has internal routing.
01-22-23, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by the sci guy
nah man, I’d keep it traditional. The look of the cables is part of the aesthetic.
3T Ernova Team Stealth Handlebar - Components (competitivecyclist.com)
This is the best opportunity to install these bars.
