New Bike Build Trek Top Fuel 9.9 2011 ***Warning A LOT of Pictures***

Icyseanfitz

i suppose its preference, id always use flats on my mtb, i like being able to put a foot down in the tight corners etc.

Ronin2009

abcdggs

Keep it up, loving this thread. We need more like it.

djfattony2000

Those Wellgo flats are seriously light. Might be tempted to stick a set on my DH bike.

morninwood

Nice goodies you have there. I hope to see your baby in the imgaes of beauty soon.

Ronin2009

Ronin2009

Ronin2009

Actually turns out these where included with the brake sets :S so i didn't need to but them separately

ah well! if anyone is looking for a set let me know

abcdggs

Really enjoying this thread, many thanks


^^^^^what are these for??

Ronin2009

I had eventually gotten around to applying the FrameSkin Protection to the frame. Crank and Fork.

I have to say I'm REALLY impressed with the stuff, very easy to apply with soapy water and a hairdryer and is invisible from a foot or two away.
(more visible against the white of the fork)

But have a look at the pictures and judge for yourself.
Note added about 5-6 grams to the weight of the frame

Ronin2009

Installed the headset without any problems going to leave the length in the steerer tube for now and re-evaluate once fully built up and and see what needs to be cut off it







The Hose also had to be bolted down from inside the frame at the BB and headtube

Ronin2009

abcdggs wrote: »

Really enjoying this thread, many thanks


^^^^^what are these for??

they are clamps designed to hold the brakes, triggers and lockout remotes on the one clamp, as apposed to one clamp each

abcdggs

Ronin2009 wrote: »

they are clamps designed to hold the brakes, triggers and lockout remotes on the one clamp, as apposed to one clamp each

i see, crazy MTBers

Ronin2009

Encountered a big problem today!
I have been having trouble with the BB and Crankset installing it and i eventually decided to take it to a professional.

i'm now being told the BB/Crankset are not compatible

now i checked all of this before buying with many posts and phone calls to my frame supplier.


told there are two versions of BB90 you can get with the frame and i was told i was getting the one that would fit Sram, also told Sram XX Q156 Crank GXP would have no problem.

now someone told me either a porky or i didn't get the BB bearings i was meant to.
i got Shimano Kit 404699 (told this was the one i needed)
either way i'm looking at a wait for a part to be replaced

if anyone has any input or advise i would greatly appreciate it

Ronin2009

I spoken with dealer going to get the correct BB (GXP Top Fuel Specific 415734) i had Shimano 404699 kit,

I do remember specifically asking for 415734 kit when i ordered the frame, as I knew from research back in Feb what i needed.

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/forums/viewtopic.php?p=16756808&sid=b302b47ab0eea280bfc0982cc4857295

i just assumed i got the correct BB and never checked ah well my fault for not checking sooner

I may not have the new BB until Monday next week coming from Trek UK at a cost of €20

more waiting

Ronin2009

Hope to have the new BB tomorrow and have it finished before the end of the week.
in the mean time i'm just preparing the wheels etc and other parts
so i got a few more pictures to go up

Ronin2009

I had decided to upgrade my old Bontrager XXX handlebar with the new 2011 white and black version as it matches the seat post that came with the frame

Ronin2009

i stripped the old tubes, tires, cassette & rotors from the wheels weighted them and then added the new cassette and clean sweep rotors

Ronin2009

My old saddle it's a Specialized Carbon carbon based saddle with Ti rails
can't for the life of me remember the correct product code/description.

it's one of the few parts from the old bike i'm keeping for now may change later down the line

Ronin2009

i have assembled the bike as much as i can with out the Crankset installed (no pictures yet until it's ready) but have also realized i will need to get the seat post cut :S
hopefully it's not going to be a big problem and the seat posts are made for cutting

Whitehawk

Nice thread, keep the photos coming plz,

Hermy

Ronin2009 wrote: »

hopefully it's not going to be a big problem and the seat posts are made for cutting

What material is it? One of these might do the job.

Icyseanfitz

cant wait to see it put together

rab!dmonkey

With regards to the flat pedals, I'd recommend something from Superstar (I've ridden the name brand version of the nanos and they're great) or - if you really want to show off - some Straitlines.

Looks like a lovely bike coming together. It's so beautiful, it's almost making me wish I had a job

Ronin2009

Hermy wrote: »

What material is it? One of these might do the job.

it's carbon, i think i'm going to need to take at least acouple of inches off hopefully it's will still be ok

Ronin2009

rab!dmonkey wrote: »

With regards to the flat pedals, I'd recommend something from Superstar (I've ridden the name brand version of the nanos and they're great) or - if you really want to show off - some Straitlines.

Looks like a lovely bike coming together. It's so beautiful, it's almost making me wish I had a job

I like the superstar stuff, quite a few things on there to add some colour like the rotors and thru bolts etc.

Just browsing CRC and i think i really like these :S i like the pedals small

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52881

Ronin2009

I was supposed to have my new BB bearing kit today and typical Trek UK have made a b@lls of it and given my order to someone else and now i have to wait until next Wednesday before they get a restock.
it's unbelievably frustrating to be waiting on one part and for delays to keep getting in your way!

I’m just going to finish the build and leave the crank installation until last

Lemag

Whitehawk wrote: »

Nice thread, keep the photos coming plz,

And some photos of it after your first crash

Ronin2009 wrote: »

I like the superstar stuff, quite a few things on there to add some colour like the rotors and thru bolts etc.

Just browsing CRC and i think i really like these :S i like the pedals small

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52881

The wellgo pedals you posted a photo of earlier are actually quite big though.

Icyseanfitz

Ronin2009 wrote: »

I was supposed to have my new BB bearing kit today and typical Trek UK have made a b@lls of it and given my order to someone else and now i have to wait until next Wednesday before they get a restock.
it's unbelievably frustrating to be waiting on one part and for delays to keep getting in your way!

I’m just going to finish the build and leave the crank installation until last

i know that feeling quite well, was waiting for a mech hanger for a good month :mad:

Morgan

Ronin2009 wrote: »

Just browsing CRC and i think i really like these :S i like the pedals small

They look like they'd have zero grip.

Ronin2009 wrote: »

it's unbelievably frustrating to be waiting on one part and for delays to keep getting in your way!

Ah don't worry about that, cranks are hardly essential.