My build project....

[Trek-chick]

I recently purchased a 2007 Kona Jake The Snake frame to build up as a light tourer/commuter --right here from the TE forums classifieds. I would also love to try cyclocross next season. The frame is a 49cm but, I think it will be perfect because it measures the same size top tube length as my 54 cm 2010 Trek 520. I was worried it may be too small but when I set it next to the 520, it is almost exactly the same size except for a the bottom bracket being slightly higher. Even the HT and ST angles are quite similar.

I love my Trek 520 and have been commuting to work regularly. I have it set up with a rack & trunk bag, full fenders, and a computer. I will use it for my gear hauling and rainy day bike.

I want to build up the Kona as a light weight commuter and just keep it clean.....as in no rack or fenders etc.

I will probably go with Shimano 105 group for this build. I hope to have it done for next Spring. Just thought I would share my new project with all of you. I'm very excited and will most likely be picking everyones brain with build questions in the near future

[MomOnBike]

Oh, that does look fun. Keep us posted.

[Trek-chick]

I will be sure to post pictures when I finish. I am so excited to ride this bike when finished. There are some CX races really close to me that I plan to check out to get the feel for the racing scene and see what it's like. It seems really fun from what I've read about it so far. I definitely want to build this bike up with plans to race next season.

[Bike Chick]

I love the frame color! How fun. Keep us posted.

[malkin]

That color is jumping right out of the picture!

[warneral]

Are you going to build it yourself then?

[Trek-chick]

That color is jumping right out of the picture!

It sure is bright but, I like it and will build it up with black accents so, I think it will look awesome.....at least when I commute on it, I will be highly visible!

[pll]

Trek-chick,

I think I have seen the tires for your new bike. See the Session 700 Urban skins at Fyxation -- I love the green ones!

http://www.fyxation.com/products

How fun. Please post pictures. What sort of tools do you absolutely need to do a build at home? I'm tempted to build one, in order to understand the mechanics of the bike better.