This was a fun build on a Aero bike frame that a buddy gave me. Since I now had a bike, it got me into doing my first 70.3 Ironman event in 2021 (Augusta). It took a lot of searching and scouring the web, eBay and local sellers on Craigslist, but aside from a couple mistakes here and there, it turned out great. The bike is really light compared to my more modern Canyon Speedmax.
Below is a list of part numbers, references, purchases and photos I was using during the build.
To figure out what crank lengths I should by my inseam is 85cm (33.5”) & a second remeasure was roughly 33 – 33 & 1/3. Using this a general crank length formula is: 1.25 * inseam (in cm) + 65 = 171.25. Majority of cranks coming in 170cm and 172.5. So I decided on the slightly longer 172.5cm cranks.
Build Photos
Parts List
| Component | Specs | Condition | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | $0 | ||
| Stem | $0 | ||
| Fork | $0 | ||
| Zuka Base Bar | $0 | ||
| Skewers | $0 | ||
| Seat | ISM PN 2.1 | $100 | |
| Brake Cables | Shimano Cables | New | $16 |
| Brakes | Front brakes are: TRP TKB841-601 Back brakes are: TRP T925 http://trpbrakes.com/pubs/T925%20C1.pdf | ||
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-TT78 | New | $25 |
| Vuka clips | $50 | ||
| Vuka Riser | $18 | ||
| TT extensions and pads | |||
| Bottom Bracket | SM-BB86-41 | Used | $30 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 50/34 | New | $140 |
| Front Derailure | Shimano Ultegra | Used | $32 |
| Rear Derailure | Shimano Ultegra | Used | $43 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | New | $23 |
| Cassette | Ultra CS-6700 | Used | $35 |
| Shifter Cables | New | $10 | |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace, Bar EndSL-BSR1 | New | $100 |
| Wheelsets | Reynolds Carbon Aero Tubulars | $200 | |
| Tires | $80 | ||
| Tire Glue | $12 | ||
| Pedals | Shimano 105 | ||
| Blinky | |||
| Bar Tape | New | $16 | |
| Barrel Adjusters | New | $17 | |
| V Brake Noodles | New | $9 | |
| Bottle Cage | New | $17 | |
| Shoes | $90 | ||
| Helmet | New | $60 | |
| Tools | |||
| Cable Cutter | $13 | ||
| Bottom Bracket Tool | $11 | ||
| Credits | (Items I sold that I got with buying/selling) | ||
| Dura Ace Cassette | $22 | ||
| Wheelset 1 | 150 | ||
| Bars | $30 | ||
| Clips | $25 | ||
| BB | $15 | ||
| Total | ~ $1205 |