So, I'm about to undertake my first bike build. Campy components on a Bianchi carbon frameset. I had the shop install the Ultratorque cranks. I've got a torque wrench, and the directions that come with each component. Anything I need to look out for? Any specific order to building it up? I'll bring it to a shop for a final check, but I wanna try to get it close on my own. Any tips? Deb, wanna come over?
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04-30-2007, 11:26 AM #1
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Bike building
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04-30-2007, 11:53 AM #2
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Over where?
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
You'll do fine. Is the headset already installed? Do you have wheels ready? Nothing you need to do is difficult, so just take it one step at a time. You'll need to size the chain after the derailleurs are installed and functioning.Oil is good, grease is better.
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04-30-2007, 12:10 PM #3
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Come down to Atlanta. I'll put on a pot of coffee...
The headset's installed. And, I'll be taking the wheels off another bike, for now. I'll go slow, read the instructions, check my torque setting, and make sure I have enough links in my chain. (There's an online calculator someplace.)
I guess the rear derailleur is my biggest concern - not sure how to determine the proper angle for it - I've messed with almost every other part on bikes (adjusted brakes, replaced bars so dealt with shifters, replaced cables, stems, etc.) but I've never messed with an RD.For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
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04-30-2007, 12:34 PM #4
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If the cage or jockey wheel rubs the largest cog, the derailleur need to move backwards. Sometimes chain length affects this too. The closer the cage is to the cogs the better it shifts (unless it's rubbing of course). Just play around with it and try different setting. You won't hurt anything by trying different things on the repair stand. Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
Come down to Atlanta. I'll put on a pot of coffee...
I guess the rear derailleur is my biggest concern - not sure how to determine the proper angle for it - I've messed with almost every other part on bikes (adjusted brakes, replaced bars so dealt with shifters, replaced cables, stems, etc.) but I've never messed with an RD.Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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04-30-2007, 12:38 PM #5
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Got it. Obviously, I need to put the wheels on before the RD, so I can position it properly. That bike might end up with a 12/25 cassette, but right now, the wheel I'm using has a 13/29 (I'm a lousy climber) so I know I'll have all the clearance I'll ever need.
Thanks so much! I'll post tomorrow with my progress!For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
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04-30-2007, 02:24 PM #6
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Sorry, I can't help you with the build but I'm curious, what's so special about the Campy Ultratorque cranks?
They were mentioned on another forum and now you're going to use them. So what have I missed?
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