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trekcarbonboy

Craig's .057
« on: April 08, 2015, 04:41:13 PM »
I have been researching on this forum for a while and have finally pulled the trigger. I purchased a .057 from Peter and should have it early June.
I ordered all the necessary parts from him and the rest of the build from Merlin. Maybe I could have saved a bit if I shopped around more but Merlin's prices seemed great and I like getting it all from as few vendors as possible.
Unfortunately (from a cost aspect) I have no other parts I can re-use for this build so everything will be brand new. The total build will be under $2500.
All carbon bits will be 3K gloss.
The thing that finally made me place the order... I emailed my accountant and asked him "If I build a bike and put my company logo on it, can I write it off?". His reply "Absolutely." Boom, order placed!
Spread sheet attached.


                       Part                          Price          Supplier

Frame           P-0.057                      395          Peter   
Stem                   ST1 100mm              35                  Peter   
Handlebar         B50 660mm              38                  Peter   
Seat post           SP7 400mm              40                  Peter   
Bottle cage   BC5 x2                      24                  Peter   
Wheels           N-SS HR930C              550          Peter   
Headset           Headset                      15                  Peter   
Spacers           5 various                      5                  Peter   
Axles                   100x15/142x12              30                  Peter   
Shipping                                         155          Peter   
Paypal 4%                                         51.48          Peter   
            
Groupset           XT-780 + brakes      534.57          Merlin   
Pedals           XT                              52.21          Merlin   
Fork                   Reba RL 120mm              360.56          Merlin   
Saddle           SDG Bel-Air              49.67          Merlin   
Tires                    Conti Mtn King x2      67.11            Merlin   
Grips                   SDG Han Solo              24.81          Merlin   
Valve stems   No tubes pair              16.11          Merlin   
Olive + insert   SM-BH90 x2              6.68          Merlin   
Combo discount Groupset+pedals     -12.43          Merlin   
            
                           TOTAL      2437.77      
« Last Edit: April 10, 2015, 01:33:42 PM by trekcarbonboy »
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MTB2223

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2015, 05:21:40 PM »
Quote from: trekcarbonboy on April 08, 2015, 04:41:13 PM
The thing that finally made me place the order... I emailed my accountant and asked him "If I build a bike and put my company logo on it, can I write it off?". His reply "Absolutely." Boom, order placed!
hihi, this made me laugh. Priceless!

Nice build! And for now, be patient :)
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Carbon_Dude

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2015, 05:58:54 PM »
Now can you claim $0.56/mile to the IRS for your rides :)?

Congrats, I know you will be happy with your purchase, 3K glossy was my choice as well.  I also did a custom paint scheme as well.  Did you go 1x11?  What fork did you choose?

Please post up a parts list with cost and total weight.
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Sitar_Ned

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2015, 06:32:49 PM »
Quote from: trekcarbonboy on April 08, 2015, 04:41:13 PM
The thing that finally made me place the order... I emailed my accountant and asked him "If I build a bike and put my company logo on it, can I write it off?". His reply "Absolutely." Boom, order placed!


This is also true if you build a website to showcase your build  ;)
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Carbon_Dude

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2015, 07:21:06 PM »
And donate money to this one 8)!
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Sitar_Ned

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2015, 08:21:09 PM »
^^hahaha... too funny.
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trekcarbonboy

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2015, 08:40:00 PM »
Quote from: Carbon_Dude on April 08, 2015, 05:58:54 PM
Did you go 1x11?  What fork did you choose?

Please post up a parts list with cost and total weight.
2x10, with Reba RL 120mm
Parts list, spread sheet attached to initial post. clicky link
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Sitar_Ned

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2015, 09:15:36 PM »
Quote from: trekcarbonboy on April 08, 2015, 08:40:00 PM
Parts list, spread sheet attached to initial post. clicky link

Hope you don't mind - edited your original post and pasted the list in there to make it more accessible.

Wait... You paid $395 for the 057 frame? Pretty sure I paid about a hundred more than that.
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Carbon_Dude

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2015, 09:19:02 PM »
Mine was also around $400, but shipping and PayPal fees added to that.
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Sitar_Ned

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2015, 09:23:58 PM »
Yeah, that's right. Was thinking I paid $495 and $50 shipping/fees.. but it's $395 with almost $150 shipping/fees. If only shipping were $50.. That'd be great.
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Carbon_Dude

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2015, 09:39:52 PM »
That's why it's cheapest to get more than just the frame from China.  Bars, headset, axle, seatpost, stem, etc., doesn't add that much more to the shipping cost.
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2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

davidriddel

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2015, 04:41:37 AM »
Quote from: Carbon_Dude on April 08, 2015, 07:21:06 PM
And donate money to this one 8)!
CD -- do you have expenses to maintain this website?
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Carbon_Dude

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2015, 06:51:37 AM »
It's Sitar_Ned's website, I'm sure he has some expenses but has yet to formerly request donations.
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2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
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jwilds1

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2015, 09:40:55 AM »
Sounds exactly like my build, although you went with more carbon than I...  Good luck!
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325racer

Re: Craig's .057
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2015, 11:47:56 PM »
Sounds good.  Looking forward to pictures.
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