Mekk 4g sl primo

[Sittingduck]

Who took that pic? There is already a chainset attached, or is it a pic the seller took, before removing it and shipping?

 

[AndyRM]

Earlier he said that the outer front ring was 'built in'. This is starting to confuse me...

 

[johnno1812]

ok sorry for the confusion, i took the pic, he has given me the chainset.

that's got a standard (39/53) double on it.

and youngoldbloke

I see the bike had electronic kit on it. Is the frame set up for standard cables?

I dont know sorry?

 

[johnno1812]

im not sure however if the (39/53 double is any good?

 

[AndyRM]

Right, so you have a chainset. That's a good start!

If the frame isn't set up for traditional (non-electronic) gear cables, you're stuffed (I believe). Unless you have a lot to spend on electronic kit to fit on the bike...

 

[AndyRM]

im not sure however if the (39/53 double is any good?

There's nothing wrong with it. Those are standard cog sizes. It's all about preference.

As I said, it's what's on the bike you're riding currently.

 

[johnno1812]

looks like a selling job

 

[Rob3rt]

 

[johnno1812]

any doesnt think i can use a standard groupset and cant afford the di2s

 

[Rob3rt]

Most frames that allow DI2 use, can accept mechanical gears too, the DI2 provisions are an "extra".

I would advise returning the frame and finding a complete bike OR take the frame to your LBS, tell them what level groupset you want and then leave it to them to source and fit everything. Then you can begin the learning curve of bike building and maintenance part by part as things wear out etc, rather than start out with zero knowledge and a full bike build on your hands.

 

[Broadside]

I think you have made a mistake in buying this frame and you should try to return it.

The first pic shows the bike equipped with Shimano electronic shifter kit, you can see the front derailleur is clearly electronic shift. As others have pointed out this means you cannot fit non electronic kit primarily as you do not have any downtube bosses to route the cables thru. You will end up with a bodge solution unless you go Ui2 but you need megabucks to do that.

My recommendation is to go back with a grovel to the seller and attempt to return the frame, or save up the £££'s for a Ui group set plus another few hundred for the finishing kit, wheels etc.

 

[Rob3rt]

I think you have made a mistake in buying this frame and you should try to return it.

The first pic shows the bike equipped with Shimano electronic shifter kit, you can see the front derailleur is clearly electronic shift. As others have pointed out this means you cannot fit non electronic kit primarily as you do not have any downtube bosses to route the cables thru. You will end up with a bodge solution unless you go Ui2 but you need megabucks to do that.

My recommendation is to go back with a grovel to the seller and attempt to return the frame, or save up the £££'s for a Ui group set plus another few hundred for the finishing kit, wheels etc.

Internal cable routing!

 

[Broadside]

Internal cable routing!

A fair point well made! I do however think he has still bitten off more than he can chew on this occasion.

 

[johnno1812]

thanks guys, next question... if i have tokeep the frame. do they have any cheaper internal cable routing gearsets coz my budget doesnt even come close to di2?

 

[Rob3rt]

All groupset's can be internally routed, all this refers to is the running of the cables through the inside of the frame rather than along bosses on the outside.