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Oh, that does look fun. Keep us posted.
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Thread: My build project....
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09-16-2010, 07:13 AM #1
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My build project....
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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
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09-16-2010, 11:13 AM #2
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09-17-2010, 03:25 AM #3
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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.
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09-17-2010, 04:12 AM #4
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I love the frame color! How fun. Keep us posted.
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09-17-2010, 10:42 AM #5
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That color is jumping right out of the picture!
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09-17-2010, 11:02 AM #6
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Are you going to build it yourself then?
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09-17-2010, 11:04 AM #7
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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!
Originally Posted by malkin
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09-17-2010, 04:40 PM #8
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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.
