Custom Bicycle Building

EvanWilson · 2007-12-06, 03:14 AM

Howdy, everybody.

I'm looking to build a custom bicycle for Christmas, and I figured this would be a good place to ask for assistance. Essentially what I want is a really basic bike. Normal everything, mag wheels, and hand brakes. I don't care about gears, or bikes capable of jumping off of things. I just need a bike that's going to take me around town, and around college next year.

Unfortunately, I can't find any site that'll let me select the parts I want and build a bike, nor can I find a suitable bike to modify. Am I out of luck, or is there a good resource I'm not finding?

Any and all help is appreciated.

kington99 · 2007-12-06, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EvanWilson

is there a good resource I'm not finding?

yes, ebay. It's a bit of a pain because you have to know about components enough to be sure they'll fit together but a couple of friends of mine have built up really nice single speeds from ebay parts at pretty good prices.

oneisenough · 2007-12-07, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by EvanWilson

mag wheels.

why mags...spokes rock mags hard

maestro8 · 2007-12-07, 10:14 PM

How 'bout getting a junk bike or three and reworking it?

Use eBay to get the parts you're really keen on, and reuse / rebuild / repair the rest.

With a welding torch and a pile of junk bikes, you can make any wheeled vehicle your mind can imagine...

2007-12-06, 03:14 AM	#1
EvanWilson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66	Custom Bicycle Building Howdy, everybody. I'm looking to build a custom bicycle for Christmas, and I figured this would be a good place to ask for assistance. Essentially what I want is a really basic bike. Normal everything, mag wheels, and hand brakes. I don't care about gears, or bikes capable of jumping off of things. I just need a bike that's going to take me around town, and around college next year. Unfortunately, I can't find any site that'll let me select the parts I want and build a bike, nor can I find a suitable bike to modify. Am I out of luck, or is there a good resource I'm not finding? Any and all help is appreciated.

2007-12-07, 10:14 PM	#4
maestro8 is what it is Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: hella Nor Cal Age: 35 Posts: 6,557	How 'bout getting a junk bike or three and reworking it? Use eBay to get the parts you're really keen on, and reuse / rebuild / repair the rest. With a welding torch and a pile of junk bikes, you can make any wheeled vehicle your mind can imagine... __________________ "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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