What will it cost to build a SS

I have my older Steel Frame Gary Fisher Tarpon. It's bee a great low end bike. But I've been ridng a new Giant Warp and will be picking up a Raleigh M80 within a few months.

I've been thinking about taking my old Gary and converting it to a SS. How much will it cost do do that?
My current wheel set uses a Freewheel hub, I've seen pricepoint.com sell a SS freewheel converter for about $20 and a tensioner for another $30. The only other cost I can think of are the cranks. My current ones are the cheap kind that have the chain rings riveted to each other.

Any suggestions?

 

What made you decide on a Raleigh m80?

 

M80

Friend is giving it to me.

 

Nice! LX drivetrain and Rock Shox fork.

 

m80

It also has Hayes Mech Disc brakes. Can't wait to see how that goes.

 

when r u getting it?

 

m80

in a few months, he's planning on getting a different bike. It's no rush since I already ride a new Giant Warp, that's only about a month old.

 

have u ever considered the supergo access frame -- so far it seems really good and incredibly cheap - could use the money u save on components.

 

SS

I didn't want to spend that much money on it. I figure since I already have my old HT Gary that I could use that frame, it's pretty durable.

 

what kind of components are on the giant warp? how much was it? full suspension?

 

Warp

color Stealth Black, Corsair Blue
size 16.5, 18.5, 20.5
frame FluidForm ALUXX Aluminum Long Travel Suspension, 4" (top bolt position)/5" (bottom bolt position) adjustable rear travel
fork RST Omega T4, 4" travel
derailleur Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Alivio, 8 speed
derailleurshifters Shimano EF-29, 8-speed
cranks Giant, 22/32/42T
pedals Alloy Platform
handlebar 1.25" riser
stem Giant 1 1/8 Ahead
headset Integrated Ahead 1 1/8
levers Shimano EF-29
brakes Alloy Direct Pull
saddle WTB Speed V
seatpost Giant alloy micro-adjust, 30.8mm, QR seat lever
rims Alex ACE-18, Black doublewall, 36H w/CNC sidewall
hubs Alloy 32H, QR, casset
tires WTB WeirWolf 26x2.21
rearshock Giant HV, coil over w/ rebound adjust, 4"/5" rear travel
cassette Shimano HG-50 11-30T, 8-speed
spokes Stainless Steel 14G
additional Chainguard


http://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?year=2004&model=10824

The folks in Cycling Concepts of Artesia hooked me up for $450. That's $100 off sticker price. :bang:

 

Nice. Hows the shifting? Are the shocks plush?

 

Warp

I couldn't complain about it. It shifts really well. The fork could be better, but for now it is just fine. It's a nice ride, I'm very happy with it. I did tweak the rear wheel just a bit while going down Lynx and Rockit a few weeks ago.
The best part of the bike is the price I paid for it.

RL

 

how did you tweak it? Do you need to straighten it? i have the tools..

 

Warp

Appreciate your offer. But it wasn't anything too bad. I have a spoke wrench and I should be able to true it back to shape. If I ever get a hop on the wheel I will definitely hit you up.

Thanks,

RL

 

You're doing pretty much what I did with my first SS conversion. Just keep it simple and cheap until you know for sure that you like it. I had a similar riveted chainring set up also, so what I did was took a grinder and ground off the teeth of my big ring which essentially gave me a simple bash-guard. Just set up the chainline on the middle ring and ignore the small ring.

Cheap, simple and functional.

Also, if it's an old beater frame and you don't mind doing a little dremmel work; you can take 1.5 mm off the front and rear inside edges of the drop outs, and eliminate the need for a chain tensioner alltogether.

This worked great for the SS that I lost at Maple Springs.

Hope this helps.

 

SS

Now that's what I'm talking about. Bikes on a Budget!

Appreciate your input. I will have to consider that once that time is ready.

My main issue though is that my rear wheel is a freewheel hub. So I haven't seen an adapter that will work on a freewheel. I'd hate to spend money on something that I will only use once in a while.
What did you do for the rear hub/wheel?

 

u can get a real nice used bike off ebay, SS, for around 500.

 

My buddy and I just finished his new SS-conversion, last night. Here's the breakdown as I can recall it, to result in a sub-$200 SS:

--Frame: Schwinn Moab $40
--Fork: Judy Air w/ spring conversion, Parts Bin
--Headset: Tioga cheapo, $28
--Cranks: no-name off NRS, drilled rivets to extract rings
--Ring/Guard: BlackSpire 34 and FSA bash guard: $50
--Bottom Bracket: UN73, $28
--Wheelset: Parts Bin
--Cog, Shimano 17, out of LX cassette in parts bin
--Spacers, $10 @ shop
--Chain: PC-1, $10 No tensioner...got lucky
--Tires: Performance $12 sale 2.1" 120 tpi kevlar bead knobbies
--Tubes: Perf Sale, $4
--Brakes: Avid 7 lever/brake, parts bin
--Bars: Titec, parts bin
--Stem: Titec, parts bin
--Grips: Oury $6
--Saddle: Titec, parts bin
--Seat post: Performance, $22
--cables/housing: generic, $6 @ shop

Rides great.

 

Nice!