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Hi all,

So I've just replaced my current do-everything bike (2008 Specialized Enduro) with a dedicated downhill rig for the tough stuff, and am now looking for something for when I need to pedal.

I'd quite like to have a go at building up a bike from parts, but obviously wouldn't be against a good deal on a secondhand, already-built setup.

I'm not looking at buying one immediately, just need to start looking around and working out what I'll need in my bank account! So what would everyone suggest?

Chris

Couple of On One Inbreds on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/one-inbred-mo ... 3a72c6f48c

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/One-Bike-/330 ... 4d00179a03

What did you get for dh ??

Cheers for the suggestion, I'll certainly look into On One's, I know nothing about hardtails or the parts that should be put on them, so all advice is welcome!

For DH I've just bought Joel ('gladdice' on here)'s Devinci Wilson

Nice looking dh rig!!

Hardtail wise the inbred is a good cheapish choice, i have one which i built up in many different ways - from all day xc rig to singlespeed commuter.

You are a lucky man !!!!!! very nice bike !!!!

just find this on gumtree and i think if you call him he might sort out the price as well . is a small thats the only problem . i love my marin rocky ridge and this one is with fox . might be sold as well



http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/marin ... l/98848287

Thanks, both of you!

There's a bit of saving required before I can get another bike, and I need to sell my enduro to start countering the wilson-shaped hole in my bank balance before I could even consider another one!

I really do want to build up my own bike from scratch, but it does seem a fair bit cheaper just to buy a whole bike secondhand... Hmm, I'll have to have a think!

Chris

Good to see that the Dev will live on while he is away - great bike that and well looked after!

It most certainly will live on! Took it to Danbury on Saturday and it was lovely, can't wait to test it properly though somewhere with a bit more of an incline!

I used a spreadsheet that i nabbed from 'head for the hills' in surrey which has all the parts listed and i juts scoured the internet looking for the best deals and it adds it all up fo you, i kept links to each of the deals i wanted so when i had the cash i just went on an awesome internet shopping spree....

they've change the site slightly but here's a link to something similar

http://www.head-for-the-hills.co.uk/custom-builds/custom_builds_examples.htm

i tried to upload my own spreadsheet but it wont allow .xlsx files

That's a really useful link, cheers

Chris I have no money so I don't know why I look but 2011 onone 456 frames £99 at the moment.

it would be my choice, and i'm tempted at that money!

I couldn't say no to the on one prices! The 456 was on my list of potential frames, and a brand new one for £99 was irresistible. I'm nearing official bankruptcy, so time to hunt for some bargain parts!

Cheers for the suggestions folks, I might start a thread at some point keeping a diary of my first ever build

Chris

I'm so tempted chris but I've spent my bike budget and with a stag do in Newquay this month mrs might be bit upset