Lemond team GAN- finally finished my dream bike

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October 1, 2009

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INFORMATION

Manufacturer / Model

Lemond team GAN glx

Frame and Size

58cm Lemond GLX (Excell GLX tubing, built by Billato bros in in Italy)

Fork and Headset

Original GLX steel forks, Campagnolo headset (model unknown)

Handlebars / Stem / Grips

120mm 3ttt record stem, 3ttt forma SL bars

Saddle / Seatpost

Selle Italia Signo gel flow saddle, Ritchey WCS alloy post

Cassette

Ultegra 10 speed

Chain

SRAM PC1030

Crank Set / Bottom Bracket

Ritchey WCS road v crank, Ultegra octalink

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force 2008

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival 2008

Shifters

SRAM Rival 2008

Pedals

look 247

Brakes / Brake Levers

Tektro rx40 brakes

Wheelset

Ritchey WCS road

Tires

Continental Force/Attack

This is the first modern bike that I've built.

I couldn't afford to buy a really nice bike outright. So I've been buying this piece by piece at knock-down prices over the last 2 years. I started with the frame, which I found described as a "Botticelli" on ebay and it for €52.

It seemed a more rewarding option than getting a shiny new bike on credit.

It's been a steep learning curve but I've got it all together now. It looks a little rough around the edges in places, but it performs beautifully and I'm proud of how it's come out.

Weight wasn't my primary concern when building it, so I was chuffed when it came in at 8.6kg sans-pedals. Super-light for a steel frame.

The whole thing cost me around £600 ($900ish us). I think...

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