Build update

Only managed to fix the seat clamp in today. For some reason the Front Derailleur cant be tightened.

Here are some pictures, realised the screw for the FD is pretty short. What should I do?

Tried pushing it together and that didn't work either. Also tried taking oit the spacers but even that made it too loose.


P.s if this post turns out badly I'm sorry I'm using the blogger app to upload this post on my iphone.

Frame and Brakes are Finally Here !

Finally I got the frame in the mail today. Literally rolled out of bed and went up to my uni to get the frame. Here are some pictures of the frame and parts that came with it.

Bars, saddles, seat post, seat post clamp, frame, headset and stem clamp AUD$200 (used but good as new) Special Thanks To : johno71 (Rotorburn) & eastie (Rotorburn)

Avid BB7 Brakes - Donated By eastie from RotorBurn.com
Condition : As good as new if you ask me 

The Frame : On-One Inbred 26er

On-One Saddle 

FSA Headset

No all I need to get is rotors and the Shimano crankset. I will have to order these things in next week.
The forks are still on the way in the mail.

Really can't wait to start riding.


Problems Faced 

I am kind of not sure what kind of Rotors I should get with these specifications. There are a wide range of rotors from 160mm - 200mm++ … pretty clueless at this moment. Is it recommended to buy used rotors? 

Would love your help in this overcoming this problem.   

These are the specifications of the wheels I have just bought off Rotorburn.

Novatech D811SB qr/D812SB Qr rear, Hubs, DT Swiss Comp spokes with aluminium nipples, Alex XD Lite Rims , Bike ribbon tape

Latest Updates - Tool Shopping & Search for Parts

Welcome Back to my blog once again. 

This week has been a pretty interesting week in my search for parts for my new DIY Build. 

Rotorburn.com has many listing of used parts or sometimes even new, but they are not commercial sellers.  Just a few hours ago I found two new parts 

1. NEW SRAM 9spd PG970 12 - 26 cassette ($50)
2. Shimano FD M-750 XT Front Derailleur ($15)

 I just emailed the seller a about an hour ago regarding the sale of these two  items, hopefully he/she gets back to me as soon as possible. This would be a great deal, although I am not sure if getting the Shimano FD M-750 XT Front Derailleur is such a good idea. 

I'm still half hearted of putting a 2x or a 3x crankset in, initially this was the plan but however I did also want to make it a single speed to save some money and eventually upgrade it. Another problem that, I recently read about was on how a chain set / crank set could easily scrape the ground. I did not know that there was a length to consider. Please advise me on how would I find out what the length should be ? 

Frame Details

Frame Material	DN6 double butted 4130 chromoly steel
Approx. Frame Weight (g)	2500
Seatpost Size (mm)	27.2
Seat Clamp Size (mm)	29.8
Front Mech Clamp Size (mm)	28.6
Wheels	26" x 2.5 tyres will just about fit, but we recommend 2.0 – 2.3"" for best performance
Mudguard mounts	No
Rack Mounts	Yes.
Bottle Cage Bosses	1 set
Fork Travel	120mm MAX
Dropouts	Horizontal Taperlock
Bottom Bracket shell	68mm, English threaded

(source : On-One Inbred 26er Frame Specifications ) , please refer to the same link for frame geometry.

Payment for the On-One Inbred 26er 16" frame has been confirmed and the seller has emailed me regarding a few extras he may be throwing in. Sound like a massive bargain so I can't wait to see what I'm gonna be getting in the package when it arrives next week. 

I've looked at two Shimano bottom brackets for this frame and will be going for a Shimano XT/SLX/Zee Bottom Bracket - Chain Reaction Cycles . The other part that I am seriously also considering is Shimano XTR M971 9sp Rear Mech - ChainReactionCycles.com or Shimano XTR M972 Shadow 9sp Rear Mech - ChainReactionCycles.com  . The reviews on these three items seem pretty decent enough. 


Also came across the Shimano Saint M810 Shadow 9sp Rear Mech. The reviews on this item looks pretty good however, if you have used them please post a comment and tell me how you have found it.


Will make up my mind by next Wednesday and then put in the orders if I don't find a better deal on any of the forums. I still am on a look out for a fork, preferably RockShox, but prices seem pretty steed for the medium range forks. So far the only good deal for a RockShox fork I've come across is the RockShox Recon Silver TK Coil 100mm Fork With Lockout (approximately AUD$209-$210). 

My day at Bunnings was a pretty interesting one, even though I've never been to hardware stores as large as Bunnings. It was something new. I grew up with tools all around me, my dad is a contractor. So I knew what I was looking for and tried my best to stick within my $50 budget even though I think I did go a little over the budget. 

Tools purchased today :

1. Rubber Mallet = $7
2. Tube Cutter = $8
3. Gripwell Screwdriver set = $6 (was on special, couldn't help it)
4. Adjustable Wrench = $10
5. Allen Key Set = $5
6. Pliers Side Cut = 8
7. Pliers Combination = $10 

Approximate Total : $54

*(Note: This are estimated prices only) 

I have not looked at into buying any of the bicycle specific tools yet, but I will look online on several sites to get them eventually. 

Well, I guess that's all it is for now. 

Thank you for reading, please do feel free to leave your comments and suggestions.