My first custom build.

Posted on Sat 12th, January 2019

• #1

Stanky

Apologies if this isn't the right place to post, but I've been acquiring parts for a new bike for a while and although it's not 100% finished, I've just had most of them built up and am keen to know what you lot reckon.

I'm still waiting on new forks (these aren't mine), wider tyres (23c on an aluminium frame is killing my arse) and a layback seatpost and new saddle. Will post again when they're all fitted.
• #2

maxm

Looks rad, what forks you getting? And when it comes to tyres, cram the biggest set of rubber you can fit.
• #3

Stanky in reply to @maxm

Thanks dude. I'm getting a pair of Alpina carbon forks, as recommended by a mate. Found a cheap pair of unused ones on eBay. Also ordered some 28c Gatorskins to deal with the horrible roads around where I live. I'm sure my backside will thank me no end when they arrive haha.
• #4

billygoat8

Get a carbon seatpost will help you backside.

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