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So there you are, frame on the workstand, all the components lined up on the bench, tools at the ready.....which part do you habitually reach for first?
I always fit the BB first, don't know why, but it just seems like the right thing to do, closely followed by the headset and then it is pretty much a free for all, after a cup of tea of course.
I always fit the headset first. It means I can get the forks on quicker and starts to look like I've done something and getting somewhere.
Seat post & Clamp to get it clamped easier,
Headset
BB
Drivetrain
Fork
Bar
Controls
I think
No idea why, but the rear mech
Yep, pretty much as you describe.
Any bits that need to be 'part of' the frame, then probably the crank, fork/stem/bars, mechs, brakes.........etc.
I really enjoy building a bike up. Recently stripped down my Inbred as it needed a proper going over, cleaned it all up and rebuilt it.
It was lovely to ride it for the first time again, no squeaks, clicks, creaks and every part really clean.....
As Mikewsmith, seat post and clamp so I can get it in the stand properly.
BB next
Headset, stem and forks
Freestyle beyond that
Seatpost for easy clamping.
Headset
Fork/Stem
Bars
BB/Crank
Drivetrain/Shifters
Wheels - rotors/tubeless set-up
Brakes
Contact Points
I normally start by building my wheels.
Cheers, Rich
Headset first, as it involves blocks of wood and big hammers, and I always start building late at night when the kids go to bed, so I get the major noise out of the way first.
Headset, BB. Then tinker generally. I love building / stripping bikes.
I'd also kick off with the Headset, Never really thought about why but I guess if there's pressing in of bits to do or making sure important Bearings are fitted properly you want to get that out of the way first... I'll normally get the fork in and at least held in place with a stem...
BB Next, Then Chainsetand after that it's probably a bit random or based on which part is next in the pile...
I normally start by building my wheels.Cheers, Rich
I see your wheels and raise you with making the frame!
Depends which bits have been bought and have arrived yet. If Everything is there....
Headset
Forks
Stem
Wheels / Rotors
Bars
Seat clamp
Seat Post
Saddle
[i]Now the bike can be propped up and can sit upside down without damaging or scratching anything - as I don't have a work stand[/i]
Bottom Bracket
Chainset
Pedals
[i]We can bounce on it now to test the suspension - things are getting exciting!!![/i]
Shifters
Brakes
Grips
[i]Now we can scoot around outside the house!!!![/i]
Rear Mech
Front Mech
Cables
Chain
The part that I forgot or that was the wrong size and only ordered yesterday
[i]Now we can ride around the block!!!!![/i]
Frame protector patches
Chainstay Protector
[i]Off to the Hills!!!!![/i]
I see your wheels and raise you with making the frame!
OK, with my current bike I didn't build the frame, but did design it 🙂
Cheers, Rich