isitafox Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I just can't help myself, owning one bike just isn't enough so I'm building up a bargain ride. Picked up a super cheap cracked frame the other day which is something I've wanted for a while. It's definitely not to everyones taste though the price brand new put a lot of people off. My stripped and repaired Speedrace Solo frame, not sure if I'll leave it silver or rattle can it yet but this is my starting point. Planning to get this up and running for under £200 including the cost of the frame, wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Ha ha, my old frame. Treat her nice I've got some mod stuff which i'll end up throwing out at this rate. I'll have a look tonight and give you a PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalRobbo341 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Where is the weld? And id it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Here's a better pic to see the weld. It was done by a company just down the road who specialise in steam engines so I know it's a good job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Rattle can it! Do something funky with it. I've got a rear creepy crawler somewhere I think you can have for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Nice one mate, would be a big help! As for the colour I'm tempted to do something to keep it in line with the original uci colour scheme. In no rush though as it needs to sit for a month or so for the weld to reharden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 does it have the same headtube machining as the stock? candy red with a satin back everthing else will look nice with the down tube graphics. local paint shop will mix it and put in a can, wont be budget by time you got all the assosiated paint stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) I managed to get my old ozonys going for 230. I like the frame! Dave I have some Try-All Tyres sat here doing nothing. Theyre almost brand new, and as Im on a 24", its highly unlikely I'll use them again. Drop me a message on facebook if your interested Also have wheels. But they'l need relacing, and the rear has a small flat spot. Inc. Sprocket. Edited August 25, 2012 by Echo Lite 09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Update, been picking up parts here and there so I have a new picture. The wheels (which I built myself ) are Onza sealed disc hubs with an Echo Urban front rim and Zhi rear both with some Stikys (though the front is bald!), headset is a First Blog Z and stem is a forged Onza jobby. The forks are gonna be replaced by some silver Echo SL's as due to a major miscalculation by me (forgot about the headset) the steerer is miles too short. Other parts I have ready to go on are a Trialtech carbon booster, standard Magura clamps, stripped 05 Magura with Trialtech splitter, Czar lever and metal tpa, Trialtech 170 cranks rawed silver with a matching silver Trialtech halfring and Echo SL FFW. I plan to ride the comp at Shipley on it next weekend so will be borrowing the BB, Trialtech high rise bars and front Echo/Shimano disc brake to do so. All being well if it rides well I'll get it finished off and use it for the comp season next year, unless I sell it and build something else......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 You need to leave me feedback for the headset, bitch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 is that your house view ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Nah my work view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I bet u took that picture when the one and only train was going past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 how much you spent on it so far ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Weren't goin past, was sat there for 2½ hours! how much you spent on it so far ? Frame, forks, wheels, tyres, cranks, ffw, bash, rear brake, stem and headset so far cost me £240.99. It could be a lot less (well under £200) if I hadn't splashed out on 'luxuries' like the hose splitter, decent lever blade, booster, decent ffw and rear tyre but whilst being a budget build I want it half decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane666r Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 shame the steerer was'nt long enough dude funny i got a stock one of these, well frame anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Keep us updated, I love it when I see bike build threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Nice one mate, would be a big help! As for the colour I'm tempted to do something to keep it in line with the original uci colour scheme. In no rush though as it needs to sit for a month or so for the weld to reharden. I have an onza unsealed front wheel, it needs an axle and bearings, but its in pretty good nic, it's yours for the price of postage Edit: My bad you have one. Edited October 4, 2012 by bradjohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 are you after anything else? i have a few bits lying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Just need bars, bottom bracket and pedals now but they will have to wait till after Xmas I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Update with unbranded forks replaced with a set of snap happy SL's, even managed to fit a spacer on as well and put the booster and maggie mounts on awaiting the brake being fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Few more bits on and it's almost finished. Stole the BB from my Inspired (cheap Onza one) which is almost knackered but will do the job for now and borrowed the Echo platforms, Trialtech high rise bars and my front brake though I'm currently using it with the original Echo rotor. Didn't fancy using my 180 hope disc with the SL's so I may get a 160 to replace it with at some point but it's not desperate. Just need to sort the rear brake out and I'll be away! Due to the joyous quality of Chinese frames the snailcam adjuster is a no-no, rather bad magura mount locations (which I had read about) meant I had to rob the pre stretched chain off my 4play and fit the rear wheel without snailcams to get it forward enough in the dropouts. Just awaiting the arrival of a barbed fitting then I can get the rear brake made up and fitted. One thing I particularly like about this frame is the location of a hose clip under the top tube so with the use of my Trialtech hose splitter, standard maggie clamps and Trialtech Sport pads (which I need to buy) my rear brake will be something along the lines of this as seen on Stan Shaws SL. Had a quick spin on it just up and down and must admit I love the geo, not too short which is what I was after though life on a street bike means I cannot stand having such a long stem over the front wheel and will find it a struggle to get used to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I'm really impressed to see what a great bike you have got for so cheap. I'll see you on the weekend buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 i've got slaves and a TT splitter if you want to buy that off me? pm me if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balls Deep trials team Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 haa thats my old frame too who cracked it .? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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