Questions tagged [build]
Building a bike starting with a frame and adding components to it. If you're starting with tubes that's "framebuilding".
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How do I attach an axle/wheel to an aluminum frame using n55 DIY document?
I'm trying to simplify this design below. Instead of making a trike, I just want to make a simple trailer.
https://www.n55.dk/MANUALS/SPACEFRAMEVEHICLES/DIY.pdf
I want to use their methodology for ...
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What is the main concept for the turning mechanism on a n55 tricycle?
I was looking at this spec sheet and all looks simple except how does the turning work.
https://www.n55.dk/MANUALS/SPACEFRAMEVEHICLES/spaceframevehicles.html
XYZ ONESEATER construction plans
Is there ...
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Which geometry specifications determine the seating position of an MTB?
MTB manufacturers release geometry data for their bikes. If I want to know if a bike has a more upright or stretched position, which geometry data do I have to compare?
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Building a carbon gravel bicycle - Shimano 105 7020 vs GRX RX600/800
I've got into cycling around 2 years ago, mainly going to the office and cycling around the city/when traveling. Thing of 2 months ago started with long-distance and speed experimentation, and ...
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What small parts should I be mindful of when buying a frameset?
I have a project of building a touring bike from scratch by cherry picking every component. I started looking at some potential framesets.
One of the candidates is the Surly Disc Trucker. I can see on ...
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Australia: I'd love to build a budget urban bike on a budget, where can I find parts like frames and wheels at prices comparable to bike shop builds? [closed]
I would love to own a low maintenance functionality/comfort focused bike.
I am thinking:
8 speed internal hub
belt driven
relaxed geometry
touring/cruiser handlebars
pannier rack
aluminium frame
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Installing a Rohloff Hub on a Surly Ogre
I just bought a Surly Ogre (2022) and want to convert it to a Rohloff hub - but am having a really difficult time finding what I need - i.e., info, parts, etc.
I plan to do a lot of touring but also ...
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Surly Straggler fixed gear build
For now, I live in a city and I have a surly steamroller frame that is very convenient for commuting everyday life.
I will soon live in a small village from about 15km my work and I need to ride on ...
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How to calculate what BB spindle length I need for a mystery crankset?
I'm building up a bike frame with spare/junk components to be my beater bike for commuting. It will be a single speed, chainline on my rear wheel is 42mm. I have a crank set to use, but I'm not sure ...
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How to recognize a cheap from a quality steel frame
I decided to build my own bike. Went to a bike shop, took the first broken bike they had for 40 euro that I kind of liked and fixed it up to a nice (what I think) build (thanks RJ bike guy videos) (...
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Questions about Boost frames and cranksets
I made the plunge and have purchased a new 2016 Stumpjumper FSR carbon frame. The post on eBay--from the Specialized Outlet Store, no less--was incorrect when it stated the frame had 142mm rear ...
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Converting my city cross bike into gravel bike
I bought a bike (Stevens 6x lite tour) a little while ago. I've been riding it very often and i love it. I've been making 50-60 KMS rides on weekends on it. But now i wish I had drop handle bars ...
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Bike build recommendation
Im planning to build a gravel bike and I already have the following:
Flared Drop bar
Tiagra STI R7000
10S Deore M4100 Sprocket 11-42
700c Rims
Marin Alps Series Frame
What other components should I ...
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Torque of the rails or torque of the post?
I am building a bike and I am using a saddle with carbon rails on an alloy seatpost. I read that it's not an issue as long as the shape of the clamps is compatible with the shape of the rails, and in ...
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Can I cut the steerer tube with a pipe cutter?
I found out that Hozan lists a pipe cutter among its tools, and as far as I know all Hozan tools are made for bike mechanics.
From one of the pictures it looks like this could be used to cut an ...
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