Want to build
your own bike?
Thats awesome!
But probably overwhelming...
We put together this list to try
help get your head around things.
Please fire us a message with any questions through
the contact page and we'll try to help.
(This list will no doubt be edited over time.)
Where to Begin
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Frame
Seatpost (Frame Specific!)
Seatpost clamp or bolt (Frame Specific!)
Saddle
Headset
Frame determines size
1 Inch
1-1/8 Inch
Fork determines type
Threaded
Ahead (Threadless)
Quill to Ahead adaptor?
Stem
Stem shim (1Inch to 1 1/8 Inch)
Stem cap (For Ahead headset only)
Handlebars
Bar shim?
Wheels
Front
Back
QR Skewers
Front
Back
Tubes
Front
Back
Tyres
Front
Back
Brakes
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Brake levers (V brakes require 'Long reach' levers)
Left Right
Brake calipers
Front
Back
Barrel adjustors
Brake cables
Brake cable outer
Ferrules
Brake pads
Canti
Road
V
Front
Back
Cantis?
Cable splitter + hanger!
Front
Back
V Brakes?
Noodles!
Front
Back
Drivetrain
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Bottom bracket
Frame determines width
68MM 73MM
(Frame + cranks determines length)
Cranks
Chainring Bolts (1x, 2x, 3x specific!)
Chainring(s)
1x
2x
3x
Chain
Single Speed (1/8)
5-8 Speed (3/32)
9-11 Speed (11/128)
Chain quicklinks
Single Speed (1/8)
5-8 Speed (3/32)
9-11 Speed (11/128)
Cassette or freewheel
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Gears
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Gear shifters
Left Right
Derailleur (Mech)
Front
Back
Gear cables
Gear cable outer
Ferrules
Finishing touches
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Grips / Bartape
Bar plugs
Bottle Cage(s)
Fenders (Mudguards)
Front
Back
Pedals
Left
Right
Lights
Front
Back
Racks
Front
Back