Hello all,
Thought I'd post this here in case there is any interest.
You'll notice that this isn't exactly a big dollar build, but it was a fun way to learn about bikes and how all the various parts come together. Being a single speed build means that I don't have to worry about pesky shifters either which is handy for a beginner like myself
Here's the original specs when I completed the build:
Frame - Sanderson Breath, medium size, British Racing Green
Front shock/fork - Gusset Jury SL Trials rigid
Handlebars - FSA XC 270
Stem - Raceface 60mm RACE
Headset - Pro MT-11
Grips - WTB Original Trail
Saddle - WTB Freedom
Seatpost - Richley WCS
Front brake - Clarks CMD11 w/ Avid lever
Rear brake - Clarks CMD11 w/ Avid lever
Crankset - Shimano MTB M442
Bottom bracket: Shimano UN26
Chain - KMC Z82
Pedals - Wellgo single cage
Front derailleur - pfft
Rear derailleur - meh
Drivetrain - 32T Shimano w/ bashguard, Gusset double six 19T with Fire eye spacer kit.
Wheelset - OEM Giant (from a Boulder or Talon I think?)
Tyres - Schwalbe rapid rob 2.25
After a few rides I realised there was a few things I wanted to address: More aggressive tyres, wider bars, 'proper' non-ramped front ring, better bottom bracket, better pedals. As a result, the current specs are now:
Frame - Sanderson Breath, medium size, British Racing Green
Front shock/fork - Gusset Jury SL Trials rigid
Handlebars - Answer Pro Taper 685 XC Trail Flat Bar, 3 deg sweep
Stem - Truvativ Hussefelt Stem 60mm 0 deg
Headset - Pro MT-11
Grips - Ritchey Truegrip
Saddle - WTB Freedom
Seatpost - Crank Brothers Cobalt 2
Front brake - Clarks CMD11 w/ Avid lever
Rear brake - Clarks CMD11 w/ Avid lever
Crankset - Shimano MTB M442
Bottom bracket- Shimano UN55
Chain - KMC Z610 HX
Pedals - DMR V8 flats
Front derailleur - pfft
Rear derailleur - meh
Drivetrain - 32T Blackspire Mono Veloce, Gusset double six 19T with Fire eye spacer kit.
Wheelset - OEM Giant (from a Boulder or Talon I think?)
Tyres - Michelin Hot s 2.2
Tubes - Continental
Total weight - 11.6kg (with pedals)
And some pics:
Overall I'm very happy with how it has all come together. 32-19 is a very manageable ratio and suits the hilly area where I live. Probably the only thing I'd do differently next time (assuming it was another single speed build) is use a frame with horizontal dropouts. At present I don't need to use a tensioner but they may change with chain stretch.
Questions / comments welcome, hope you like my build
Sanderson Breath Build
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby silentbutdeadly » Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:39 am
Nice. Though I'd bin the downhill stem for an XC style unit, shorten the steerer, move the seat back slightly, remove the canti studs and save up for a better set of wheels.
Ours is not to reason why...merely to point and giggle
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby mr626 » Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:12 am
Thanks for the reply.silentbutdeadly wrote:Nice. Though I'd bin the downhill stem for an XC style unit, shorten the steerer, move the seat back slightly, remove the canti studs and save up for a better set of wheels.
The stem choice was deliberate- I wanted something beefy that would handle the bumps and jarring of a rigid fork (plus I don't mind the look of it). It is more of a downhill stem though.
Steerer height I'm pretty happy with as is, but shortening is always and option if I need to.
Agreed about the saddle. I'm not that impressed with the Cobalt 2 design- seems to be tricky to get the saddle mounted in the correct position / angle. Yeah, the canti studs look a bit silly- will probably attack them with the angle grinder at some point.
Wouldn't mind a better wheelset, but at the moment these ones are just fine for the riding I'm doing.
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby Mulger bill » Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:19 pm
Yummy, beautiful frames those Sandersons and a very nice SS build up.
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby silentbutdeadly » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:53 am
The canti studs should just unscrew from their mount - no need to resort to angle grinders!!!
Ours is not to reason why...merely to point and giggle
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby mr626 » Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:47 pm
Thanks. I hadn't even heard of Sanderson until my LBS offered me this frame for cheap (ex-display I think). It wasn't a hard choice though- of the two colours the Breath comes in this frame was the colour I preferred, and it was my size.Mulger bill wrote:Yummy, beautiful frames those Sandersons and a very nice SS build up.
I was under this impression too, but when I tried to remove them they didn't want to move. Might have to try again this weekend.silentbutdeadly wrote:The canti studs should just unscrew from their mount - no need to resort to angle grinders!!!
Actually took the bike for a ride yesterday (sometimes I feel like I spend more time swapping parts / building than actually riding!). Very happy with everything. The drive train feels smooth and strong and is really quiet. The cockpit inspires confidence too- the wider bars in particular really give good control. I found myself taking most sections of my local track a lot faster than previously (to the point where I almost crashed).
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby cray- » Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:21 pm
Any comment on the Gusset Jury forks? Thinking of replacing the busted old Rock Shox Mag21's on my GT Pantera with a pair of these.
Would love some of these carbon jobbies: http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=43&p=198&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Reviee here: http://gearinches.com/blog/reviews/exot ... ork-review" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; But twice the price, not sure that the Pantera deserves them. My "cheap" gumtree rebuild is turning out to be not as cheap as I'd hoped.
Would love some of these carbon jobbies: http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=43&p=198&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Reviee here: http://gearinches.com/blog/reviews/exot ... ork-review" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; But twice the price, not sure that the Pantera deserves them. My "cheap" gumtree rebuild is turning out to be not as cheap as I'd hoped.
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby mr626 » Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:19 am
Hi mate,
I've very happy with the forks. They seem very solid and I've got no complaints with the handling of the bike. Plenty of clearance for big tyres too.
A few points about them that may be of interested:
-The A-C measurement of 405mm is less than a lot of forks. Just something to be aware of in terms of what geometry you'll end up with overall. For me (5"8) on the medium-sized Sanderson frame it seems to work well.
-I haven't yet been able to remove the canti studs. More of a cosmetic thing I suppose but some people care about it
-I'm not sure these forks are actually being made any more. I got mine from c r c but they don't seem to stock them now.
I know exactly what you mean by a 'cheap' build too Might start out that way, but that's not how it ends!
I've very happy with the forks. They seem very solid and I've got no complaints with the handling of the bike. Plenty of clearance for big tyres too.
A few points about them that may be of interested:
-The A-C measurement of 405mm is less than a lot of forks. Just something to be aware of in terms of what geometry you'll end up with overall. For me (5"8) on the medium-sized Sanderson frame it seems to work well.
-I haven't yet been able to remove the canti studs. More of a cosmetic thing I suppose but some people care about it
-I'm not sure these forks are actually being made any more. I got mine from c r c but they don't seem to stock them now.
I know exactly what you mean by a 'cheap' build too Might start out that way, but that's not how it ends!
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby cray- » Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:14 pm
Sounds good, the old RockShox Mag21's I'm replacing are only 48mm travel so the A-C isn't big by today's standards, I think I measured around 420mm. The bike also came as a rigid version which probably had an even smaller A-C.
I actually need canti studs which is why these forks are on my shopping list, so all good there.
There is a seller on eBay with 9 pairs for sale, $130 delivered ex. Sydney. OOOooo just double checked, they're on sale for the next 10 hours (11PM EST 5/9). An extra 10% off, brings it down to $118.50 delivered....BUY BUY BUY!
Cheers for your help.
I actually need canti studs which is why these forks are on my shopping list, so all good there.
There is a seller on eBay with 9 pairs for sale, $130 delivered ex. Sydney. OOOooo just double checked, they're on sale for the next 10 hours (11PM EST 5/9). An extra 10% off, brings it down to $118.50 delivered....BUY BUY BUY!
Cheers for your help.
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby Calvin27 » Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:26 pm
Nice build. The frame looks awesome.
Emabrking on a similar mtb build myself - albeit a much cheaper and nastier version. I have also considered going no tensioner. Are you running magic gears or just letting the chain slack a bit?
Emabrking on a similar mtb build myself - albeit a much cheaper and nastier version. I have also considered going no tensioner. Are you running magic gears or just letting the chain slack a bit?
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Re: Sanderson Breath Build
Postby cray- » Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:43 pm
Turns out the seller mtbplus on eBay is actually Velogear, noticed the transaction from them on my CC statement. I checked their website, forks are in stock for $115 and they have free shipping at the moment, could've saved another $3.50 hehehe... if anyone else wants a pair: http://www.velogear.com.au/bike-parts/b ... -fork.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sorry for filling your thread with all this, all start my own build thread soon, promise. =D
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