Carrera Gryphon Rebuild

Hey,

Somehow got a bug to build a bike, not rode a bike in years and I don't have a tonne of cash to throw at one by any means and in the great scheme of things my knowledge is zero.

I have seen some killer bikes on here and whenever I'm driving, I find myself looking at everyones bikes when I'm at traffic lights ha.

Anyway have a couple friends at work who have worked at bike shops and one at Decathlon who are giving me a hand as I have no idea but I'm here to learn.

I'm sure there are going to be parts that people could advise differently for me, I'm all ears.

Anyway here is the 21" frame that comes with a set of steel forks that I will be replacing for some ally flat blades at some point..

Set of ex demo Tiagra shifters.. 10 speed / Double

Tiagra Derailers..

FSA Stem (got this for free)

Quick releases (nothing amazing)

Soft grips..

Have some B-Twin bar ends & a Selles Bassano saddle from Decathlon also.

I feel like I have said Decathlon way too often already.

Got my flat handlebar / seatpost & mudguard from Brick Lane Bikes.

My Black 700C AlexRims wheel set running Shimano Hubs to hold disc brakes. Removed all the sticker residue now too.

Gatorskins were delivered..

My frame is now painted and here is the only photo I have. Will pick this up on Saturday hopefully and start putting this together.

The colour is Fiat / Abarth grey and the picture doesn't do much justice but it's the only one my mate has seen.

I have some brake lined up and I need to go pick up a seat clamp and some inner tubes.

Few bits left to buy and I can't wait to get out on the road.

Sorry for the essay but put off putting this bike build on here for ages.

Look forward to seeing the finished result!

Burn these quick releases and get shimano, much safer. Also, proper mudguards are a must if you ride in the rain

I will bare that in mind. I did think when my friend gave them to me they were a bit flimsy.

Picked my bike up. Not the greatest photo I will have to get my camera out with it soon. But time to put some parts together.

Need bigger handlebars and keep these ones for a single speed build. I knew I was being optimistic ha

Like the way this build is going, are you going to chop the steerer?

this is looking good! needs a wide set of bars on it though ;)

Also if you do change the forks may as well go carbons!

I did finish this bike but ended up wanting a road bike, took a few bits off of it on to my new bike.

Now I fancy a single speed.

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How many does the tent sleep?

Are they shimano saint pedals?

Its where I go for a nap

Correct

Any problems with them? Or all good as pedals go?

I have had no issues with them on the carrera or the felt, solid a grip well enough for me

Thanks dude, now just need to find some fairly priced lol