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Re: Velobuild CX-002 My unboxing and first impressions video is live. Actually the bike build is almost finished, because SRAM eTap is so incredibly easy to setup. Just waiting on my bottom bracket and cassette to arrive today then I can take some photos.

YouTube Search: Velobuild CX-002 - Finally An Easy and Budget Cyclocross Frame
February 02, 2023, 08:31:04 AM 		1
Re: Spcycle M016 hardtail frame builds Little hiccup in the build process. Shimano Deore M6000 calipers will not work on the back end. I’ll order up some ZTTO banjo bolt kits and swap the caliper with some XT calipers that’s on another bike.


April 01, 2023, 01:53:09 PM 		1
Re: Spcycle M016 hardtail frame builds Any caliper that has a banjo bolt and doesn’t have that obnoxious bleed port of the cheaper Deore M6000 calipers would be recommended. M7000, M8000, M9020 would all work fine. The newer Deore M6100 should work as well as they seam to have moved the bleep port.

I put XTR Race M9100 brakes on mine and while it works fine, a caliper with a banjo bolt would be preferred due to the hose exit hole location on the chainstay. I found a spare XTR M9020 caliper that I forgot I had and that fits perfect so that will be the replacement.
April 08, 2023, 08:50:06 PM 		1
Re: Spcycle M016 hardtail frame builds
Quote from: squirrelgripper on April 08, 2023, 12:49:19 PM
Thanks for the photo : I'm looking at this frame as my next single speed. Is there a model of rear caliper (eg Shimano M8000) that you'd recommend?

What’s your plan for tensioning the chain?

Another thing to note about this frame is that non-boost cranks will not work. I have a SRAM carbon GXP crank with a non-boost (6mm offset) chainring and it hits the chainstay. I’ve had this same crank on other boost frames without an issue but not this one. Definitely not a deal breaker but something to be aware of if using parts from a donor bike.
April 09, 2023, 07:34:20 AM 		1
Re: Spcycle M016 hardtail frame builds
Quote from: squirrelgripper on April 09, 2023, 02:15:19 PM
1) The Phil Wood eccentric bottom bracket looks like the most bulletproof choice, but when I add up the $250 for the bottom bracket plus the $85 tool it makes a cheap frame kinda expensive  :)

2) There is a similar product for about half the price, I don't know if you have any opinions on this? https://www.firstcomponents.com/bottom-brackets/eccentric/p237sa/ . It does look like the design has a higher risk of the set screws slipping , or stripping of the threads, but I'm no expert. The technical drawing also shows it accepts a spindle diameter of 22/24mm, which I think is GXP, and I'm not sure there's a boost option.

3) How time consuming is it to change tension with the Phil Wood EBB?

1) I've had the Philcentric BB for maybe 7 years now so I've already absorbed the cost. It was cheaper back then too. It's definitely a quality product. I ordered it through my local shop and they bought the tools for them to keep at the shop so it didn't sting so bad. This will be the third frame it's going on and it's nice knowing that I can make any BSA frame into a single speed without much work.

2) The First Component EBB looks like a winner as well. My concern, like yours, would be how well those set screws hold. If you can drill and tap things yourself, adding a couple extra set screws could be an option if they tend to slip.

3) Honestly, I've only done it once so I'm a bit vague on it. Normally the shop does it for me as I feel bad asking to borrow tools, especially to work on a frame that I did not buy from them. I don't remember it being that bad, just takes a bit of trial and error. After the initial install of the cups, I'd think you could change gearing and tension in an hour or two including the time it takes to change the cog.

April 10, 2023, 09:02:45 AM 		1
Re: Spcycle M016 hardtail frame builds Roughly .125 inch / 3.18mm of clearance with a round 32t 0mm offset ring mounted to a SRAM X0 GXP crankset with the Philcentric EBB in the lower forward position.


April 19, 2023, 08:17:32 PM 		1