my first bike build

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my first bike build
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flag unbound08
Posted: May 7, 2008 at 22:33 Quote
so I just ordered a 2008 Santa Cruz Bullit with the spx fr 1.5 kit, dhx 5 coil shock, and rockshox domain fork. I have always wanted to build my own bike. I think I can handle it, I am planning on taking it to a lbs to have the headset pressed and bb installed, also taking the wheels in to have them checked out. I think I am can handle installing the fork, brakes,cranks,chainguide, freewheel,and derauilers. just wanted to know what people think, and if there are anythings I am forgetting. I would also like to hear from anyone who has put together a bullit before, like to know what to look out for if anything.
flag trohan
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:10 Quote
the fork isnt as easy as it seems.
the steer tube can f*ck you over.
if u never did it be4 i would risk it
because when you cut the steer tube you can cut it too short by accident and your fork is finished.
Madder Madder Madder
find out more. bout it or ask your LBSBook Book
flag hendu
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:11 Quote
madbikertom wrote:
the fork isnt as easy as it seems.
the steer tube can f*ck you over.
if u never did it be4 i would risk it
because when you cut the steer tube you can cut it too short by accident and your fork is finished.
Madder Madder Madder
find out more. bout it or ask your LBSBook Book
yea not if you measure correctley lol put it all togther then mark it off then take it apart and cut
flag trohan
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:12 Quote
easier said then done.
flag hendu
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:13 Quote
madbikertom wrote:
easier said then done.
last year i did it and it was pretty easy lol id never done it befor now i can build a bike completley cept rebuilding shocks and forks bleedings breaks and pressing headsets
flag trohan
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:14 Quote
good for you.
lol
what does pressing a head set really compose of?
flag hendu
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:15 Quote
madbikertom wrote:
good for you.
lol
what does pressing a head set really compose of?
pushing it into the frame...
flag trohan
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:15 Quote
u cant just put it in?
flag ezekiel
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:27 Quote
madbikertom wrote:
u cant just put it in?

If you can then there's something wrong with your frame. It requires a fair amount of force applied to install.
flag trohan
Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:28 Quote
ezekiel82 wrote:
madbikertom wrote:
u cant just put it in?

If you can then there's something wrong with your frame. It requires a fair amount of force applied to install.
wait wat r u talking about?
flag fujative
Posted: May 9, 2008 at 8:02 Quote
ezekiel82 wrote:
madbikertom wrote:
u cant just put it in?

If you can then there's something wrong with your frame. It requires a fair amount of force applied to install.

2x4 + hammer = cheap, possibly free headset press.
flag unbound08
Posted: May 10, 2008 at 9:38 Quote
here it is
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so far so good, except I forgot to order pedals. luckily I had some extras.
flag santacruzer1
Posted: May 10, 2008 at 10:08 Quote
madbikertom wrote:
easier said then done.

no its easier done than said u slid it on make a little mark slide it our and cut it with a metal saw, then hammer in a star nut.
flag DavidMakalaster
Posted: May 10, 2008 at 22:44 Quote
fujative wrote:
ezekiel82 wrote:
madbikertom wrote:
u cant just put it in?

If you can then there's something wrong with your frame. It requires a fair amount of force applied to install.

2x4 + hammer = cheap, possibly free headset press.

Yeah. If you want to risk wallowing out your headtube.
flag g-off7
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Posted: May 10, 2008 at 22:53 Quote
can we get a spec list?
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