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mdja Building from scratch can be cheap, but it can very easily become very expensive as soon as you start with the "oh that's a nice bit, better than that one, worth the extra £20" stuff which inevitably happens :)
my build as an example. i thought i'd end up with a £350 build. instead i think im on about £480+. then again thats with brand new wheelset, crankset and almost new (lookin) frame.
if you get lucky with a good frame, your halfway there.
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finally got to ride it today! took ages waiting for the crankset.
first build and first off on a fixed. shht myself goin around the block. clippin in and out on the move is somethin i have to get used to. managed to ride it in traffic no worries on my usual work commute route so i guess ill get used to it in no time. got 'lifted up' couple of times tho when i tried to stop pedallin...oh well, ill learn no doubt
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hahaha...yeh u got that right! i was shttn myself. kiwicycles' paul saw the frame and thought it is one of vaz' better work...apparently vaz is one of the best in luglining.
ill take some close up pix tonight. metallic green was a last minute decision. wanted very light brown (almost beige) with choc brown panels. good thing i went for the green with off white. the lugs are lined with gold...
pretty good service. for little bit of extra he took out the gear bosses, cable guides and deraileur hanger and seized stem, bb and crank, headset. a lot of work for lazy folks like me. from drop off to pickup = 10days.
i get ya cornelius...wouldnt mind leaving some of the scratches on but some feel quite rough. thinkin of goin without bar tape for now.
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update. almost there! respray by vaz turned out great. turned out a lot better than expected. no complaints whatsover on the quality of the finish...we'll see how long it'll last.
got everything else...all i need now is the crankset. and brakes.
took ages to remove the sticky stuff off, but found the bar's got loads of scratches (wonder how the previous owner managed to that!?)...if i file and sand the scratches off, would i be left with a gleaming silvery finish? anyone out there tried that?
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SMEEAR [quote]fatboyralph8
ive got the '05 version of these. price for spesh shoes gets you these and spds and some change. does the job...had them for 3yrs and counting
a narrow fit though. ive got the spesh mtb...they're bit wide for my liking.
what shoes are they?
i...i think i may actually like them[/quote]
sixsixone expert from chainreaction.
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if you want leather look for a flat or riser bar. check these out.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LEATHER-BICYCLE-HANDLEBAR-GRIPS-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-BAR-NEW_W0QQitemZ120154856847QQihZ002QQcategoryZ56194QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem -
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130155094680&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003
no one bid for this...seller said he'll let it go for £190. bargain? all it needs is a wheelset.