Nashbar 853 Signature Build - aka Orange Crush
The Nashbar 1×9 build has finally been completed.
I completed the build a couple weeks ago and finally had time to do a new write up. So far, I love it! Steel is Real! I’ve only have a chance to ride it once at the Fullerton loop and around the neighborhood, but it felt great. It didn’t feel harsh at all coming from a full suspension bike and was a perfect fit. In the corners and during acceration I felt like I was going faster and somehow it felt like I had better traction.
When I went to Demo Days at InterBike, every single demo bike I rode had SRAM X.0 or X.9, so I figured maybe I would give SRAM at try. Well, I’m sold, it performs just as well as Shimano XT. The shifter, shifts really well and has a nice snap to it. The rear derailleur also has a little cleaner cable routing. The push-push of the shifter took a few minutes to get used to but I like it now.
One day when I grow up I would like to make it into a single speed, but for now my legs and lungs needs the 34 tooth cog.
Here’s the build list and costs. Grand total was a little over $1,000 with tax and shipping costs. That was without a seat and wheelset. My orginal budget was well under that, but I went crazy with the parts order, oh well Christmas came early for me.
- Bike Nashbar 853 Signature Frame (15.5″) - $232
- Nashbar Deluxe Seatpost Collar 31.8 - $8
- 2006 FOX Float 100 RL OEM Fork - $ 230 (used)
- Cane Creek S-3 Headset (1 1/8″) - $30
- Truvativ XR Mtn/Road Stem, Black, 100mm, 82/95 Deg, 11/8″ - $17
- Truvativ XC-XR 31.8 Flat Bar, Black, 5 Degree - $20
- SRAM PC-991 9 Speed Chain - $ 32
- Hope Mono Mini Disc Brake (Front 51mm mount) - $170 (used set)
- Hope Mono Mini Disc Brake (Rear 51mm mount)
- SRAM X.9 Front Shifter - $140
- SRAM X.9 Rear Derailleur (price included w/Shifters)
- Truvativ Stylo Single Speed Cranks with BB 175MM - $ 115
- 11-34T Shimano XT Casette - taken from the Slayer 70
- Wheels (Mavic 717, Hope Hubs, DT Swiss Spoke, & Alloy nipple) - taken from the Slayer 70
- Race Face Next Carbon Seatpost - taken from the Slayer 70
- WTB Rocket V Saddle Ni-Cro Rails - taken from the Slayer 70
- Time ATAC Carbons - (spare set)
Weight….. Drum roll please…. 24.4lbs A little more than I hoped for but I can live with that, for now…..
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:21 pm
Thanks for posting your project’s cost. I dream about one day building a similar bike. The build-up looks great!
Keep up the work on the blog. It’s a great read!
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Thanks! FYI Nashbar has a 20% off coupon again, so if you are thinking about it you might want to act soon. The frame very nice, the quality you would expect from large brand, and the fact that it has Reynolds 853 tubes, the price is great.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Dang Khoa! I didn’t realize that your bike cost you that much…but it sure is sexy!
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December 4th, 2007 at 4:55 am
Those Nashbar frames are SWEET! Even their cheapie version of that MTB frame is well-made, strong and a great value.
That bike is looking good — it’s ok to splurge on parts when the frame is so nice!
Do the brakeposts unscrew from the frame if you’re not using them?
December 4th, 2007 at 8:29 am
Yeah, I didn’t realized I had spent that much until I added up all the totals. But you know, it’s the price of being sexy.
As for the Brake bosses, they are welded to the frame. If I ever repaint it, I might grind them off, but for now the Orange color is growing on me and the little orange horns don’t bother me.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:54 am
Beautiful bike Khoa. I love it’s simplicity and was really surprised by the quality of the frame. Love steel hardtails!
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