Wanted: Bike build

Installing a Campagnolo bottom bracket requires a special tool.

50p, please. I accept Paypal.

EDIT: This applies to everyone reading, not just the OP.

That was pretty rad.

EDIT: Max Moseley and the hookers.

Left and right pedals thread in opposite directions.

The narrow end of the saddle points in the direction of travel

If you had searched, you would have found my helpful advice from an earlier thread.

That's the sort of thing I was looking for - excellent.

Thank you for all the tips.

My pleasure. Don't forget the one about the saddle.

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread11148.html

I appear to have emerged with minor blisters as opposed to the burn in the fires of hell threats.

You've asked too vague a question, and give the impression that you have done little of your own research. Hense the flaming.

This is how I go about building a bike....

Start with the frame:
1) measure myself (buy 'Zinn and the art of road bike maintainance' for help)
2) get an idea of desired geometry type + size
3) get an idea of desired material
4) list other requirements (eg drop-out type etc.)
5) make a rough budget (to be ignored later)
6) Brouse internet shops + EBay

After you have the frame (or old road bike), you will have a better idea of what components you want/need.

List of frames by GA2G
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread527-2.html

List of shops by GA2G
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread11623.html#post333701

List of internet shops by GA2G
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread16469.html

Enjoy.

You forgot working out what colour you want it to be.

SF is a newbie lover.

SF is a newbie lover.

I,m FFFF*

Now feck off bollocki

(*Furry Friendly Forum Folk)

I'd heard that the film was named after popular 90's surfwear brand for people who are lame, Quiksilver?

Also the name of an awesome cartoon character

Nice to see that Bollocki has stuck. At least something good has come from today....

To be fair you are actually quite witty for someone with no initiative whatsoever.

However since everyone was ignorant once I'll give you this one for free...
they offer almost unique service and reasonably low prices.

http://www.fellia.com/description.php?ref=TRKGLOSSBLKYELLOW-1245255146

I was told in an earlier reply to avoid these like the fucking plague as they're a Unipack and not worth diddly squat.

I was told in an earlier reply to avoid these like the fucking plague as they're a Unipack and not worth diddly squat.

Dont think thats a unipack. Poor looking components though.

If you want something speedy. This quality alu frame with carbon fork is a good offer.
http://www.cyclebasket.com/products.php?plid=m4b1s213p628

Or some steel
http://www.alienbikes.com/gear.php

Theres so much out there you really need to narraw your search.

Cheers Smallfurry - I think I'm moving in the right direction now. How do you rate Surly? I've been offered a Steamroller frame for £250!

Dont think thats a unipack. Poor looking components though.

If you want something speedy. This quality alu frame with carbon fork is a good offer.
http://www.cyclebasket.com/products.php?plid=m4b1s213p628

Or some steel
http://www.alienbikes.com/gear.php

Theres so much out there you really need to narraw your search.

They are /It is a unipack...or very close...

A guy I know bought one and it is shite after all...it's just a bit better finished...ie 'shiny'...the crank, the wheels, the bottom bracket, the 'everything else...'

is still just cheapo cheapo 'moon cheese' shite...

Advice...

1)Read loads of threads in here about nice bikes...(see bike porn thread) and why everyone agrees 'why' they are nice, then loads of threads about 'nice' parts, and then loads of threads about how to put it together.
2)When searching/spotting for a frame...Look at the clearances, on anything other than 'shite' it will have a small clearance ie the gap between the wheels and the frame...if there are no wheels in said frame...It should look 'pointy' or spiky...and not 'long'...This helps it turn quicker, is stiffer so that it transfers your leg power to the road, and looks 'cool'. When you have looked for all this 'stuff' on loads of bikes that you don't buy...ie.you just perve...then you can find one that gives you a thrill...it is then you look for .....
3)Quality. look on here and ebay and find out what a 'good' price is for 'stuff'...ie...a reasonable clean set of mavic rims on 'not bad' hubs...£30-£70...see what I'm getting at there?

this should take you about 3-4weeks of swotting...upto maybe an hour a day....some times upto 4...jesu christos...

then build a bike...

They are /It is a unipack...or very close......

Did'nt like the look of ity, but was'nt sure so did'nt want to flame it on the interweb.

1)Read loads ...

• a bucket load.
  
  

I dont feel you need to build your own bike, or have an indepth knowledge of bike mechanics, to enjoy cycling. But its difficult to get started if you dont know what you like/want.

@bodieanddoyle. The steamroller is a great quality bike (like most stuff from surly). Its a touch heavy but tough as old boots.
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/steamroller-9572

Many thanks to all. I'm armed with enough information to sink a small flotilla!