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griff99
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
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 Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:27 pm |
Hello everybody
Just ordered a new Planet X (the £999 Ultegra 6700 build). I was feeling a bit adventurous so I've opted to build it myself.
I've noticed these bikes are quite popular in these parts, so I was wondering if anyone has written up a guide on how to knock one up? Or something else similar?
If not, I might have a bash (my skills aren't too shabby) and write a blog on it or something. I'm not in a rush to get it on the road or anything. Might it be of interest to anybody? If it proves popular, I could serialise it in the Daily Mail.
Chris
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cheehee
Joined: 30 Sep 2008
Posts: 278
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:30 am |
I've not had much to do with carbon fibre, but I would be careful not to go 'Gorilla tight' when assembling the bike mate.
Maybe get a torque wrench??
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along soon.
Cheehee
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aoeu
Joined: 03 Oct 2009
Posts: 23
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:40 am |
You definitely should be getting some help there. There are plenty of things you can do wrong despite seeming or feeling right. You may be able to put it together to make it "look" right, but its not worth taking your chances with brakes/headset/cranks coming loose mid-ride.
I say this assuming the bike is completely in pieces and all parts are still in their plastics. If things are already attached to the frame, bars, bb already installed etc, it would be easier.
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nicklouseLives Here
Joined: 20 Mar 2003
Posts: 48250
Location: A Yorkshire man in Sweden
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johnny-marrone
Joined: 14 Oct 2008
Posts: 7
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 2:05 pm |
Chris,
It's really not that difficult! I put my Planet X pro-carbon together this time last year and have since ridden many miles, including a Sportive, and have had no problems. Nothing has fallen off, failed to work or broke. This was my first ever bike build.
Top Tips -
Borrow or buy a workshop stand, it makes assembly much easier.
If you are nervous like me, get hold of a torque wrench that can cope with low torque settings - 5Nm.
Get your LBS to cut down the fork steerer and press on the bearing cup (or whatever its called)
Take extra care when threading in the bottom bracket
Take your time and enjoy - you will learn a lot more about your bike then buying it ready built
if you get stuck consult this forum or ask for advice from Planet X - I found there customer service to be excellent
Good Luck
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avoidingmyphd
Joined: 10 Aug 2007
Posts: 449
Location: Bury, Lancs.
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griff99
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 2
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Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:31 pm |
great advice guys, particularly the link to the tritalk forums.
Bike still hasn't arrived due to C2W issues, but looking forward to the challenge 
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dubnut71
Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 37
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Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:34 pm |
I would be really interested to work out how you get on too buddy, I have just taken this:
Added the contents of the bench here:
And ended up with this so far !!!
I punctured one tube fitting it by using the wrong technique but luckily bought 3 just because I knew I was ham fisted.....
Not sure If I have the order of spacers right on my steerer either but hey ho!!!
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Forward loop
Joined: 02 May 2008
Posts: 12
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Posted Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:40 am |
I had to get the BB cleaned out at the LBS (specialist tool 2 min job)
BB cups - hand tight then a tap with a rubber mallet at the end of the BB tool should be right
I used aT Wrench for stuff less than 15n but in reality it always tightened more than I would have done things by hand.
dab of grease on the chainring bolts (undo - grease - put back in) - torx 30 - not 25 which you get in most tool kits
left STI the gear cable - DONT thread it in through the inspection cover plate hole
get a qwik link for the chain (this has resulted in mine being an inch to long - as i didn't factor it in.
Bar tape - if its not right, redo it. -
overall my retro gangsta turned out OK -
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Nuggs
Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 1296
Location: West Sussex
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Posted Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:48 am |
It really isn't hard to build a bike up yourself. Once done, you will have a far better appreciation of how things work and will therefore be giving yourself a fantastic course in bike maintenance.
I have built up two bikes now and reckon that there's little that I couldn't deal with myself. I must have saved £££ on repair and servicing bills over the years.
I'd recommend asking your LBS to fit the headset and prepare the BB area for you. Other than that, buy a copy of Zinn, some good quality tools (torque wrench is ESSENTIAL IMO), a workstand and away you go!
If you get stuck, you can always post here. I've not seen a question asked that someone hasn't known the answer to.
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