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Here it is folks, my first build attempt ever. The 'spec sheet'
is as follows:
-free doner bike (horay for Craigslist)
-new-ish used Truvativ FireX cranks and BB (thanks to the guys at NRC in Kyle, TX)
-no-name aluminum riser bar to replace the stock steel one (NRC junk bin)
-donated Shimano STX brake levers (Thanks, Aaron. aka: bikerboy)
-new cables
-new Nashbar SS kit (tensioner, spacers, cog)
-Shimano 505 clipless pedals, from my misc. parts drawer
-WTB grips, from my misc parts drawer
-mis-matched used no-name F & R canti's
-mis-matched tires (old Trek Z-Axis 2.0 front, IRC Mythos XC 2.1 rear)
I just got back from it's first real shakedown ride. No problems to report yet. It was only about 30-40 minutes long and not 'too' intense, but it sure did work my legs out a lot more than my 4x4 gearie would have. I may play with the gearing to see if I can do without a tensioner. The rear cog wrap is pretty extreme right now but it never skipped onthe climbs even with my 6'3" 215lb butt standing and mashing on it. The chain now runs VERY close to the lower chainstay, but doesn't quite rub. I might move the rear cog inward 1/16" just to be sure.
Any suggestions for improvements, etc?
-free doner bike (horay for Craigslist)
-new-ish used Truvativ FireX cranks and BB (thanks to the guys at NRC in Kyle, TX)
-no-name aluminum riser bar to replace the stock steel one (NRC junk bin)
-donated Shimano STX brake levers (Thanks, Aaron. aka: bikerboy)
-new cables
-new Nashbar SS kit (tensioner, spacers, cog)
-Shimano 505 clipless pedals, from my misc. parts drawer
-WTB grips, from my misc parts drawer
-mis-matched used no-name F & R canti's
-mis-matched tires (old Trek Z-Axis 2.0 front, IRC Mythos XC 2.1 rear)
I just got back from it's first real shakedown ride. No problems to report yet. It was only about 30-40 minutes long and not 'too' intense, but it sure did work my legs out a lot more than my 4x4 gearie would have. I may play with the gearing to see if I can do without a tensioner. The rear cog wrap is pretty extreme right now but it never skipped onthe climbs even with my 6'3" 215lb butt standing and mashing on it. The chain now runs VERY close to the lower chainstay, but doesn't quite rub. I might move the rear cog inward 1/16" just to be sure.
Any suggestions for improvements, etc?
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