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> Here are a few shots of the fork.
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I Boeshielded it the other day in the nice weather we had.
Frame is next when it warms up again around here.
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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
Joe gives good advice here. Personally, I feel confident in my
bike-building ability, but I've built a few and have access to shop tools.
Working at home with only a few tools and for the first time is definitely
not the best approach on a pristine frame.
Ian A/Canada.
On Thursday, March 13,
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
I'm afraid I'm going to argue contrary advice here. I wouldn't choose a
new, unmarked frame as my first build. My preference would be to learn
build skills on a cheaper pre-scratched Craigslist bike, then attack a new
one once I'd been through all the novice mistakes.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
Michael,
Built it yourself. The only part to farm out is the headset. You will
learn much in the process and very gratifying. I used Parks Blue Book and
was able to do it with this instruction.
Matt
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> It arrived today.
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Pretty!
Weather report looks pretty good for the upcoming week, so I hope to take
it outdoors and Boeshield it and get some pics to post.
Now I have to find a bike shop to build it.
If I lived in Walnut Creek, I'd just give it to them to build.
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> The more I think about it, the more I want to just do all new parts.
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> I am not looking to go ultra nice. Just functional and affordable - but
> new stuff.
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I don't like the compact crankset drivetrain that came on my 55 Bleriot. I
like having a triple with 11-32. I like the Sugino s
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:
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> 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.
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> Hi Tony,
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It is a +1 because I sold my Giant Defy bike, and am selling my 55 Alba
Bleriot, which leaves me at only having the Sam left to ride.
So I am hoping to build it up as a Noodle drop, bar end, triple cranked
bike, much like the Sam.
Any ideas for an affordable build to get it rid
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> Hi Tony,
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As you know I have the Noodle Sam and I hope to build this as
another Noodle drop Rivbike to ride. I like Noodles the best over 'staches
and Albas.
It is a +1. I like having a second bike to ride in case the first is in the
shop for some reason, so I won't miss any rides.
I do
I can't wait to see that beauty! I like the art and back story of the Bleriot
frame... Great bike name!
How do you see this one fitting into your stable of bikes? Is this a '+1' or
replacing something? Upright or drops?
Tony
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Mine didn't. Congratulations...nice bike and I think you got a good deal.
On Sunday, March 2, 2014 6:07:11 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
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> Hi everyone,
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> I just got the 53 Bleriot frameset that Peter threaded about Peter White
> selling. It is new-in-box!
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> Does anyone know if the Bleriot frames
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