Building a £10 cyclocross frame into a race machine.

Welcome to the first Time for Bike video in quite some time - and boy is it a good one!
The frame was new and was an unbelievable buy form eBay for just £10.50 (about $12.00). I really did not think that the seller would actually sell it to me for that even though I won it fair and square - but he was true to his word and I collected it! Next I thought was it stolen - well from what I could make out he was a genuine guy that even introduced me to his lovely mother when handing the bike over. Also this chap seemed to know a lot about the local cyclocross scene. I have always wanted a good quality cyclocross bike, especially a disc brake bike with a 11sp, hydraulic Shimano setup. Some great parts were sourced over a little while to let me build up this bike from a mix of quality used parts and also new. The video has full breakdown of the bikes costs and this extended video will show you each and every one of them being installed. The frame came with a headset, bottom bracket, seat post and clamp, and also a stem and associated spacers. This bike was not ridden at all until the race day that followed it final completion the day before. Obviously not the best prep as there was no time to test - however the bike rode well and stayed in one piece allowing for a mid field finish. A great start to its muddy life! Please tag along to watch the 'Building a £10 cyclocross frame into a race machine' and see if you could build this amazing bike for less.
If you have enjoyed watching this then please make a comment, live the video, subscribed to the channel and hit the bell icon! It would also be great if you could have a look at my other video’ on the channel - it really helps the cause. Most off all, take care and happy cycling!

[@MrJob91]

What a machine! Your videos are cool and i dig the music choice

[@timeforbikes]

Thanks for the kind words my friend. Glad you enjoy the video's! More projects on the way. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍

[@WheelersAtLarge]

Well done, nice end result 👍

[@timeforbikes]

Thanks - it's a great little bike for sure. Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍

[@jaredmcdaniel6896]

You always need to return your tourque wrench to 0 so it doesn’t stretch out the spring and leave things at a smaller tourque than you want

[@timeforbikes]

Great advice, and thanks for leaving this comment. Hope you have a great festive time, take care and happy cycling 🙂👍

[@jaredmcdaniel6896]

@@timeforbikes thanks

[@paulburns3016]

Wow that was cheap 👍🏼🚴🏼

[@timeforbikes]

And it is still a great bike. Will be racing her this weekend again! Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍

[@TheRealJuanNyebe]

How is that even possible 10 quid for ridley frame? In my country that would easily go for about a hundred quid. Anyway great vid keep it up!

[@timeforbikes]

Thanks for the kind words! The auction ended at a strange time mid week. I expected it to go for about £150 at its lowest but nobody bid. The frame had been set up and ridden once then stripped. Some wide tyres had been fitted and had a couple tyre rub marks on the frame. So I think it was a gravel bike build that they realised was not possible due to the frame clearance. My gain and very happy! Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍

[@bjrnlarsen6613]

Do you use copper paste on aluminium parts?😮

[@timeforbikes]

Hi, just looked this up and see that it could accelerate corrosion! It is an odd one as I don't use it all.the time but have never noticed any issues with using it before. I will have a look into it. Thanks for highlighting it!

[@joachimlinsner2132]

jesus....remove the brakepads before disassembling! 🤔

[@timeforbikes]

With you on that - mistake on my behalf! Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍

[@babyrabies]

10.50 wtf?!!! ill give u 11 quid for that pls

[@timeforbikes]

My maximum bid was considerably higher I can assure you. I will forever wonder how I managed to get this frame - crazy!!! Take care and happy cycling 🙂👍

[@gregtaylor6146]

Riding narrow-drop-handle-barred bikes on rough muddy ground? .... ridiculous, the sooner this nonsense dies a death , the better.

[@timeforbikes]

Hi Greg, thanks for commenting. Cyclocross has been around for over 100 years and is looking like it could be the fastest growing cycling sport. It's amazingly good for newcomers as it's off road and on small courses. Often slowed paced and technical it still provided a very intensive workout that is great for the fitness. Personally I love it but I understand it's not for everybody. You don't just have to race cyclocross on a cross bike, MTBs are often allowed in the kind of racing I do. Take care and happy cycling! 🙂👍

[@gregtaylor6146]

@@timeforbikes - Hi, thank you for your 'measured' response. I ought to say, I am very much in favour of cycling in it's various guises, however, I find the who Cx thing completely illogical and suspect the sport's resurrection has more to do with shifting more 'product' than any other sensible reason? Such machines as that featured here, certainly have a place presently ...... on the UK's horrendously potholed road network so, maybe THAT might be a more appropriate arena ...... sans cars of course! All the Best. G

[@timeforbikes]

@@gregtaylor6146 take care, have a great weekend!

[@jb211]

@@gregtaylor6146cross is boss ,😂