Building a hardtail MTB - I have the frame, what next?

Dracata · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:58

Okay, long story short. I had a Specialized Rockhopper 2010. Everything was stolen off of it - literally.

Insurance has come through, and i'm getting a 2011 Rockhopper

But now i'm left with a perfectly good Specialized RH 2010 Frame. What should I do with it?

How much would it cost me to build a "commuting" bike, with basic components? I'm afraid I don't know that much about components. Any hints as to where I should start?

RadoX · 9 Feb 2011 at 18:12

sell the frame on the bay.

Andelusion · 9 Feb 2011 at 18:16

It's often a lot more expensive than buying the bike new. I would sell the frame and buy a cheap second hand commuter.

If you want second hand bits check out the bike radar classifieds or singletrack world magazine classifieds, bargains to be had.

ichabod crane · 9 Feb 2011 at 18:20

You should be able to do it quite cheaply second hand, check out bike radar classifieds as said above. I noticed a superb Thomson seatpost and SLX front mech over there earlier

Big Chris · 9 Feb 2011 at 19:35

There's a really nice 90mm Thomson stem kicking around too if I remember correctly...

floatindolphin · 10 Feb 2011 at 10:57

If you build up a commuter, leave off the front mech and just whack on a big ring. You also won't need a a front shifter. i've done it on my commuter bike, it's great. Forces you to beast it everywhere (46 tooth up front).

When I get out on my normal mountain bike I fly!!

you could probably build it up quite cheap if you find bits in the sales.