Bottom Bracket Installed

Today I recieved my package from
CRC and installed the bottom bracket.

It wasn't hard to figure out how it was done. The instructions were really easy to follow too.

Forks and Wheelset Just got Here!

After an anxious wait over the weekend, because I forgot to check the mail on campus last Friday due to work commitments. Also the stressful atmosphere at my campus due to its announcement of its closure in July 2013. None of the staff, faculty or students knew about this until it was announced in the news. Which is really unfair, the university was still taking students in for next semester which starts in August. The campus will shut with effect of 1st July 2013.


Anyways, I received the wheels and the fork. The fork is in remarkably really good condition they are a set of Marzocchi 1998 Bombers. After figuring out how the headset actually works I decided to fit in the crown race which I though I did not not have. After 10-15 minutes of research and another 10 minutes of fixing this is what I have.

Finally Figured how to fix it up

If you notice there is a half inch gap from the headset to the clamp, I need spacers.

 The 1/2 inch Gap

I I would like to apologize for the bad quality of the images, my digital camera just broke and I used my iPhone 4 to take these pictures at the best resolution I could. I don't want to have to cut the steerer tube, then I would have to install the star nut. Also would these spacers fit? FSA Spacer Carbon

Here are the wheels that I have acquired, they are brand new.

Novatechn D811SB QR Front, D*12SB QR Rear Hubs, DT Swiss Spokes with aluminium nipples, Alex XD Lite Rims with Bike ribbon tape.

Do take note the Cassette is not fixed in yet (I haven't ordered the tools yet)

Novatech Hub

The build is coming along really well so far, I just have to put in the order for the bottom bracket, tools and cranks this Wednesday. I really want to finish this build ASAP and start riding.

I'm planning to go down to my local LBS- YarraValleyCycles and get the tubes, tyre's, and brake pads sometime this week too.

Well thats all for now..




But before I end this post I would like to give a Special Thanks to : 
Bentnose from BicycleNetworkAustralia , for donating his 1998 Marzocchi Bomber's to my build.
I would also like to thank MTB Wannabe from Rotorburn forums for the wheel set.

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

Just Recieved Three Packages in The Mail

I just received three packages in the mail today. Parts and tools for my build have arrived.

These are all used parts and tools from Rotorburn.

The Parts and Tools I received today 2nd July 2012

SRAM X0 Shifters, Shimano Deore XT Front Derailleur, SRAM 11-34 Cassette , SRAM X0, 9 Speed Rear Derailleur 

Tools donated to the build by Steve from Rotorburn

Funn Black Souljam pedals 

SRAM Grips 

 I still have not ordered my Bottom Bracket and Cranks yet, will have to buy a few tools off ChainReactionCycles. These would be more bike specific tools such as a chain whip and a cassette tool. I'm guessing that all I would need for now.



Special Thanks To: 
I would like to thank Steve from Rotorburn, for donating his used tools and some parts. A great help on his part advising me on my build, and types of parts that I will need. Thanks so much for you help Steve.

MTB Parts List

This is the list of parts that will be needed in order to build the mountain bike.
I came up with the list from the best ability of my memory. If I do miss anything in this list do let me know as soon as possible.

1. Front Derailleur
2. Rear Derailleur 
3. Cassette [9 spd]
4. Fork [100mm travel]
5. Handlebar - (clamp/stem)
6. Headset
7. Handle bar
8. Seat clamp
9. Seat post
10. Saddle 
11. Frame 
12. Tyres & Tube
13. Rims 
14. Handlebar caps (end-caps)
15. Gear Shifters 
16. Grips
17. Pedals
18. Brake System (full disc brake set)
19. Chainset
20. Bottom Bracket
21. Wheel Nipples
22. Spokes
23. Hubs (preferred brand - Hope, dude to lighter weight)
24. Chain 

Hope I remembered most of the parts by now.