I think with a brand new frame, I'd be itching to ride it. If it were my
first crack at building up a bike, I'm sure it would take much longer to
build up completely than having a shop build it. Also, all the hiccups that
accompany a beginning mechanic would confound the time. I'd surely not wan
A frame shouldn't stay pristine... What can you really do to it in the build
process to mess it up? Worst case you get part way done and have to ask for
help.
Now if you have no interest in doing the build that's perfectly fine, it's
almost a hobby within another hobby. And I don't think it t
I saw go for it and build it up at home! Get your favorite shop to install
the headset, the rest is a great way to really become attached to your bike
and learn how it all works together. No advance calculus degree required.
And it's a great excuse to buy that inch/pound torque wrench you've always
If you have a shop you can trust and the money to spend I say give it to
the pros. I love to work on my own bikes but I know it's not for everyone.
On Mar 13, 2014 11:09 PM, "Joe Bernard" wrote:
> I'm afraid I'm going to argue contrary advice here. I wouldn't choose a
> new, unmarked frame as my
couldn't you just move the components sans albas to your new frame and sell
the 55cm as a frameset? I like to buy framesets instead of complete bikes
since I have my own personal preferences in build ups, but just my opinion.
On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 12:02 PM, Michael wrote:
> Hi Tony,
>>
>
> It
Hey Michael,
Totally understand wanting to have at least 2 bikes even if they are
largely duplicativeif they are both drop bar Riv's you can always do
one 'heavy' and one 'light' build. I've found that I do appreciate getting
on a bike w/ a minimum of extra stuff hanging off of it some times.
