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@TerrXL
I finished my first bike build today. It's a no name chrome steel frame from the 80s. No paint job as I told myself I'd do that when I got more money but now that everything's done I might just hold off on the paint.
Total build cost was about £200
Frame + Forks - used - £20
Front wheel - used - £5
Rear hub - System Ex - £20
Rear rim + spokes - Mavic Open Pro/generic spokes - £55
Saddle - Brooks B17 - £55
Saddle post - Used - £3
Headset - used 50p
Brake set - eBay - £10
Bar tape - Cinelli cork - £8
Crankset - eBay - £25
BB - Shimano UN54 - £15
Chain - Sram - £10
Pedals - Shimano M520 - £15
Tyres - Rubino Pro Slicks/Bontrager tubes - £25
Took her out for a couple of spins today and fell over twice :P Not used to the clipless pedals yet and the front brake needed a little adjustment. Dusted myself off and ready to fall over many more times in the future. (Might be time to invest in a better helmet...)