Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Custom Dirt Jump Bike Build

Over the past few months I have been building a custom dirt jump bike, after breaking the frame on my Cannondale Chase 3.  My goal is to build a high quality bike for a reasonable price.  Recently I have completed the build!

To increase the quality of my bike and reduce cost:
  • Looked for used parts in good condition, I checked Ebay and Craigslist for weeks
  • I reused compatible parts from the Cannondale, although most parts were not compatible
  • I sold left over parts on Ebay
  • I looked for sales on JensonUSA, ChainReactionCycles, and Amazon
Feel free to question or comment.  I hope this build will help someone wanting the same.

Components/Brand/Cost/listed below:

Craigslist
Frame Santa Cruz Jackal
Stem Thomson Elite X4
Fork Fox F Series Fit RLC
Headset Chris King No Thread Set 31.8mm
Seat Post Clamp Santa Cruz
Source: Craigslist SF Bay Area
SUBTOTAL:$550

JensenUSA
Front Wheel Shimano MT55 26" 15mm thru axle disc type ($171.51 for pair)
Rear Wheel Shimano MT55 26" quick release disc type
Cassette Shimano HG31 Altus 11-34T 8 speed ($18.99)
Chain Shimano HG40 7.4mm 8 speed ($12.50)

Ebay
Rotors Shimano SM RT-30 160mm 160mm $ 24.99 Ebay
Front Brake Shimano BR-BL-M395 Post $ 72.99 Ebay
Rear Brake Shimano BR-BL-M395 IS $ - Ebay
Front Brake Lever Shimano BR-BL-M395 front brake lever and caliper assy $ - Ebay
Rear Brake Lever Shimano BR-BL-M395 rear brake lever and caliper assy $ - Ebay

Re-used From Cannondale
Tubes  26" $ - own
Tires Maxxis Hook Worms 26" $ - Own
Seat Yes seat $ 
Bottom Bracker FSA bottom bracket $ - Own
Crankset FSA crankset $ - Own
Pedals Cannondale pedals $ - Own
Rear Deraileur Shimano XTR 8 speed - Own

Amazon
Rear Shifter w Cable Shimano SL-M310 8 speed $ 21.45 Amazon
Seat Post Control Tech One, 10mm Off Sett 30.9mm $ 18.36 Amazon
Bars Control Tech 600mm 31.8 mm $ 11.37 Amazon
Grips Generic grips lock on $ 9.95 Amazon
 Chain Guard E13 SRS+ ISCG 05 $ 70.75 Amazon
Chainring FSA DH/SS 36T $ 24.06 Amazon

TOTAL: $ 1,006.92 (including CA Sales Tax & Shipping)























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