IMHO, the skills and knowledge to assemble a mountain bike from a bare frame are more important than the skills to ride the bike.

I've just started my venture into mountain biking, and not knowing what those little creaks, ticks and grinds mean has me eager to pursue a full build for my next bike, regardless of the savings. Even if it were to cost a bit more than a fully assembled bike, the value in the knowledge you gain is priceless. . "Give a man a fish/teach a man to fish" kind of thing. . No manual would definitely make things more challenging, but I find that there's some great videos out there that can help to piece things together.

I always build my own bikes if possible! I love this idea.

Just came across this. Watched it and looked for the actual build video only to find it not posted yet. Looking forward to it.

Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered a fat bike from framed at a really good price, but I was not aware that it might be a kit. Thanks to your video, i'm prepared and have found a nearby bike repair service that should be able to professionally assemble the bike for a cost that still makes the bike a great deal and I've supported my local small biz.

100% yes. Tools can be purchased and there are plenty of videos out there on how to do things.

I love this idea. I've only built two bikes so far but I love doing it and am itching to build my next project.

I would gladly build a bike. That's part of the fun! Should something break on the trail you then know every component and how they work.

It's worth the savings most likely. Most shops can press bearings or do some of the more advanced installs for a few bucks but it could also be an excuse to just get new tools :D They also save you the time and frustration as far as part compatibility.

Hey Gene..Been looking for a new video..and here we go! And YES I would LOVE to build up my own bike. One condition is the tools for EVERYTHING need to be included. Thats whats kept me from really breaking down my current bike and doing the work on it myself. I dont have tools for the bb and the cassette etc etc..As a kid I took my BMX apart completely and back together almost weekly ..Simpler times in the 80s :)

@mtbboy1993

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth the investment if you love cycling, I do, but also it's my means of transport, So I have more tools than the local sports shop. I am too faraway from a proper shop. I looked for the best tools, and got some of the best tools, others I just got cus I needed it and bough where I could get it fastest. I have a mix of brands. for example: various tools from Park Tool, suspension sockets from Unior, but those are tall and heavy, Abbey have lighter and shorter, Knipex 7803125 cutters perfect for zipties, Hazet Hazet 760N-3(old pliers from my dad, perfect for crimping the wire end caps), Abbey Tools( I have Crombie dual sided cassette lock ring tool, great for quick grab and undo or tighten, but socket version exist of these tools for those travelling, I also have the truing stand adapter, I bent the Park Tool adapter, but this one is much lighter, smaller, the Park Tool is too bulky, heavy, big), Teng tools (great tolerances on the bits)

if you do it yourself and are skilled wrenching, then you now it's done right, torqued to spec, installed correctly. I've had a bike where bolt was factory torqued to at least twice the torque listed. If it was build from Nicolai/Geomettron, then I would not mind it being complete. But from most brands I probably inspect every single thing, if I see it might need a strip down I would do that. To check for issues like these: several bike shops do this. over torqued, under torqued bolts, including pivot bolts, headset, yes I had all of that on the fuel ex from 2014, missing pivot shims missing grease, lack of grease in pivots. ungreased axle, no thread locker on any bolts or missing. inspect the free hub, check if it's greased. check torque on all bolts.

I was getting really excited when you were unboxing all the parts. I guess I'm building a new bike soon

This sounds like a lot of fun actually

It's an okay idea. I think when doing a frame up build...at least half the fun is picking all the parts yourself. Though it is nice knowing everything is compatible and you have everything you need to finish the build.

@rgmtb

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Part of the fun when building a bike from scratch is picking out your own specific parts.

I think you can handle this but making fat bike tires tubeless can be a challenge. Interestingly idea but doesn't look like that large of a savings.

Although I am not a fan of Fat bikes, the idea of buying a complete bike disassembled in a kit form is certainly innovative. I wish/hope that other bike makers will offer this type of deal or something similar. Let's face it assembling a bike isn't really difficult provided you have the tools required already.

I would love to build myself a bike! That looks like a garage party! Thanks Gene! I need to check Framed out!🤘

Absolutely would - I love building (and messing around with) bikes almost as much as I do riding them. Recently built my old Orange Five back up using bits I had in the attic as well as those on my hardtail, mostly just for fun. Had just as much fun taking it all to pieces again afterwards and putting the hardtail back together. One of the huge advantages is that you learn so much about bikes and maintaining them from doing something like this - you end up saving a ton of cash in the long run because you are no longer reliant on the bike shop to fix things when they go wrong (and I know some muppets who get the bike shop to fix punctures for them !!)

Lovely...an adult Lego set. Haha. I'd love to buy a bike as a kit....as long as there's no proprietary parts needing fancy tools etc.

@rgmtb

2 жыл бұрын

Adult Lego Set HAHAHAHA! Whelp that was kind of my point, this build certainly would require special bike tools. Are folks willing to buy them?

The savings would have to be substantial for me to build the bike from scratch. Everyone’s time has a price.

I prefer to build my bike anyway, but I prefer to select every part that goes on it. For me it would not be an issue to build it up. But this bike seems to be easy to build. but I would not go for that bike, and would have different parts on it, I would put this on: D1xttrail, Catalyst pedals, Renthal stem, Revgrips, Garbaruk cassette, One up bar, Deore RD, I am not a fan of integrated headsets. I don't know which hubs this bike has, so I don't know if I would keep it.

@GokkunGuru

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I also would love to custom select every component if building one on my own from scratch.

100% would do this.

I know I'm late to this but here's one pretty important part of the deal that wasn't mentioned in the video and is easy to overlook. From Framed's website: "All Framed branded bikes must be assembled by a professional bicycle mechanic working in a professional setting. If a bike is not assembled by a professional bicycle mechanic, the warranty outlined below is null and void. Please save your invoice, receipt, and/or completed work order from your bike assembly as proof of professional assembly. Buyers that opt for assembly prior to shipment through affiliate seller’s programs will be in compliance with this assembly requirement. "

i have build my travel bike with frame kit for fatbike (RMS steel 90 $ in Italy ) , but i have used 29 whells (29x2.35) . i love fatbike frame ,much space for mud .

@rgmtb

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! This bike is built and I'll be doing a follow up video shortly.

When I got my Minnesota 2.0 in 2020 they came in already assembled, except the handle bar, front and front tire. Handle Bar already had Brakes installed to it. This must be either the new way or maybe thats one way to cut the cost? I don't know much about bikes. Just re-started after about 30 years and my BMX back then had non of these n my dad's mountain bike weighed about 50 lbs or so it seemed. So everything is a huge upgrade for me. Would have loved to watch you assemble this.

When you placed the order...do they tell you the level of effort required? It can be nice to build the bike...allowing you to know each and every component.

@FrankBrunke

2 жыл бұрын

I now see on the link you shared..."**NOT BUILT**"

I would easily take this on. My buddy would also take it, but make me put it together. I would rather do it myself, I have seen pre built bikes not tuned to my standards so I would need to tinker anyhow.

How did it go? Would be interested in seeing it in action. Stephens State Park?

Would absolutely build up a bike to save some money

as of mid-Aug 2022, the cost savings vs already assembled is $200 ($1699 vs $1899).

@rgmtb

Жыл бұрын

If that's the case, I'd lean towards to pre-built. Unless you really enjoy building bikes or plan to do some mods which would be easier to do with the bike in parts, I don't think the savings is worth it.

I think it depends if you enjoy working on stuff or not. Money aside saving a few bucks and not being handy with tools is a losing prop. For those into it, the opportunity to build the bike from scratch might even be a value add rather than just price savings. Either way, that is a lot of parts!

I would build it, considering I’ve built up several on my own. But the catch really is I need to make sure I have all if not most of the tools necessary. Looking at their MTB line, they’re all modern mainstream components and threaded DUB BB. I got all the tools for DUB and SRAM Eagle. The only thing I’m not experienced with is handling DOT fluid. Wish they used Shimano brakes instead.

@That_Stealth_Guy

2 жыл бұрын

It would be an easy thing to swap the brakes to Shimano or SRAM's newly realeased mineral oil brakes the DB8

@GokkunGuru

2 жыл бұрын

@@That_Stealth_Guy True but that’s just added work and money. It would be great if Framed provided a drop down list to choose your components, at least for some of the components.

To save that kind of money...in a minute. No better way to learn. If you build it, you'll know how to repair it and not be intimidated on doing so. Nice!

Hey all I’m looking for some flowy “non rock garden” trails in north Jersey you can put some good miles on, any suggestions? Thx

@rgmtb

Жыл бұрын

In NJ I would recommend Kittatinny State Park. Another place we go for this type of riding that is close to NJ is Stewart State Park in NY (close enough to call North Jersey)

Did you ever get a chance to build this? I'm looking at them myself and wondering how you like it?

@rgmtb

Жыл бұрын

The build is done but I'm having some issues with the headset. Right now I think the difference between pre-built and you build is only $200. For that money I'd have them build it. I'll try to get this video out soon.

Framed is a great company, my friend has their full suspension carbon Montana fat bike and he loves it. But I don't have the skills or tools to build it myself. How much money did you actually save ? Like you said you need a lot of tools so by the time I bought everything I needed what would you really save ?

@rgmtb

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say I save at least around $500 - $700 with the build. You would have to make the decision on the tools. The first build would pay off the tools and you would break even. The next build would be gravy.

one note is that if you build it yourself they void their warranty.

“I don’t want to get it out of the wrapping because I don’t want it to get scratched”….,🙄 oh geez

@rgmtb

Жыл бұрын

Sorry boss. You can't see how messy my studio is HAHAHAHAHA! I knew I wouldn't be building this bike right away and didn't want to mess it up.

I'd always rather build it all myself. Service and repair too. Too bad the wheels came built :)

You’re not doing brain surgery, it’s a bike assembly.

dude hook me up with this deal! not hard after you find all of the faults

@teachestails

Жыл бұрын

lol clicked the link and it no longer exists. After your review, I guess they thought it wasn't such a great idea.

LBS can build for you ~$200…no big deal.

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