Got bored with polishing so started building *New Pics

[JimNicho]

Thanks to a whole bunch of guys on here... I have pretty much all the bits needed to start my first ever build. The frame was going to be polished, but I got bored. I'll get a polishing kit at some point and finish it, but I just want to ride the damned thing

It's not particularly pretty, with a hotch-potch of different bits, but here's the spec (ish)

Frame: Viking Alloy 6102. Not much to look at but was free.
Forks: Chili works
Wheels: Mavic Rims on Shimano disc hubs
Headset: Acor semi-integrated
Stem: FSA 100mm I think about 10 deg rise
Bars: No name steel flat bars that I had lying about with Ritchey True Grips
Brake Levers: Avid FR5
Shifters: Deore Rapidfire
Front Mech: Deore LX
Rear Mech: Acera
Cassette: 9spd Shimano
Chain: KMC (Yet to arrive)
Seatpost: Tioga t-Bone with Specialized Clamp
Saddle: Selle Bossano
Brakes: Zoom Mechanical disc

Fitted Bottom Bracket, Forks & Stem

Added Bars Levers, Shifters, Seatpost & Rear Mech

 

[dubstar74]

I'm liking the living room/bike workshop

Dont think my partner would be so understanding :roll:

 

[JimNicho]

It's in the Conservatory (He says trying not to sound posh).

And my missus isn't too fond of the idea either tbh

 

[dubstar74]

Ahh thats ok then

 

[JimNicho]

OK... Getting frustrated now!!!

My front mech and cables haven't arrived yet, but it's looking like a bike...

 

[EarlofBarnet]

Looks a nice frame. Like the design of the head tube. Looks like its coming together nicely

 

[JimNicho]

Yeah... I kinda liked the design too.

Just installed a shiny Deore LX front mech with some gash cables I had lying about.

Hopefully the proper cables will arrive tomorrow and I can finish it.

 

[JimNicho]

Couldn't wait any longer, and bought a couple of brake cables from Halfords and finished it off last night.

Hopefully it will go on its maiden voyage tonight.

I wish I'd just bought the Halfords cables in the first place. Clarkes cables that seem a really decent quality, and stainless to boot. £3 for a inner and £4 for inner and outer.

I'll take some better quality pics of the finished article tonight too hopefully.

 

[EarlofBarnet]

Job done! Get some better pictures up

 

[JimNicho]

The finished (ish) article

Need to put the proper gear cables on, but otherwise done.