
Hi folks, I’ve been collecting parts for a while, doing the basic structural assembly, and think I’m finally ready to finish building this Soma Jawbone.
This is my first time building a bike from the frame up, so the prospect of assembling and setting up the drivetrain and hydraulic brakes (Shimano GRX-RX400 for both) is feeling daunting. I’ve been reading the RX400 users/assembly manuals but even those feel a little impenetrable for a first timer.
Any recommendations for resources (video or written) for bike assembly? I’m just worried I’ll fuck it up and land myself in an expensive hole, but I really want to do the process myself. I want this to be my bikepacking bike and want to be comfortable enough with the mechanics to handle as much trailside repair as I can.
TIA!
by Tymaret16
2 Comments
For each individual thing, the park tool video series are wonderful.
https://preview.redd.it/612jh215ksge1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=259fddd6c37bae0580e9465b77c66f05eaa84a7a
I don’t have any useful input, but I’m at the same stage on a Soma Fogcutter! Hope the rest of your build goes well 🙂