{"id":1736,"date":"2021-03-20T20:44:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bamboobee.net\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2021-03-20T21:43:25","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T13:43:25","slug":"build-your-own-bike-kit-bike-assembly-steps-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bamboobee.net\/2021\/03\/20\/build-your-own-bike-kit-bike-assembly-steps-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Your Own Bike Kit Bike Assembly Steps: Part One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Building your own bike may sound difficult \u2013 especially if you\u2019ve never done it before. But it really doesn\u2019t have to be!<\/p>\n<p>With simple guides as found online, you can turn any hard task into a walk in the park. That includes putting together a bicycle frame! If you\u2019re looking for the simplest way to complete your bike assembly, the best thing you can do is break it down into small, easy steps. So, let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Part One: How to Assemble your Build Your Own Bike Kit Frame<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Step One \u2013 Lay Out Your Equipment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Gather the equipment included in your kit, as well as any additional materials.<\/p>\n<p>Your equipment should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bottom Bracket<\/li>\n<li>Brake Cable Holders<\/li>\n<li>Chainstay Bamboo Tube<\/li>\n<li>Chainstay Tubes<\/li>\n<li>Down Tube<\/li>\n<li>Elastic Band<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Tape<\/li>\n<li>Head Tube<\/li>\n<li>Hemp Rope<\/li>\n<li>Instruction Manual<\/li>\n<li>Left Dropout<\/li>\n<li>Multi-Functional Sanding Tools<\/li>\n<li>Right Dropout<\/li>\n<li>Seat Tube<\/li>\n<li>Seatstay Bamboo Tube<\/li>\n<li>Seatstay Tubes<\/li>\n<li>Thin Protective Film<\/li>\n<li>Top Tube<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideally, you\u2019ll lay everything out in one large, tidy area. That way, you\u2019ll have everything to hand when you need it \u2013 and won\u2019t spend valuable time searching for elusive parts.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Step Two \u2013 Set up the MDF Frame Jig<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a look at the parts of your MDF frame jig. You\u2019ll notice that each one is assigned a number.<\/li>\n<li>Use these numbers to attach the pieces in order to ensure it\u2019s the right arrangement and shape for your bike frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Step Three \u2013 Add the Metal Parts to your Jig<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Once the MDF frame jig is complete, your next step is to assemble the metal parts that attach to it.<\/li>\n<li>Both the instruction manual and our helpful video at bamboobee.net will show you where on the jig you need to attach each part.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that you\u2019re attaching each part to the correct side of your frame jig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Step Four \u2013 Arrange your Bamboo Tubes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Step four is to assemble your bamboo tubes. Once attached, your authentic bamboo bicycle will look a lot more complete!<\/li>\n<li>As with attaching the metal parts, everything is clearly labelled to ensure you attach the right tubes to the right parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Step Five \u2013 Attach your Bike Wire to the Frame<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Next, you\u2019ll be attaching the bike wire to your newly made bike frame. This can be a little more fiddly as it\u2019s smaller and thinner than large wooden tubes, but it\u2019s not as difficult as you\u2019d expect.<\/li>\n<li>All you need to do is wrap the wire around the designated spots on your bike frame, as illustrated in your instruction manual and on our website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Step Six \u2013 Prepare the Hemp Rope<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Step six requires you to prepare your hemp fibre rope, as included in your Build Your Own Bike kit.<\/li>\n<li>Measure the rope by comparing its size and length to your frame jig. Then, cut it to the appropriate size.<\/li>\n<li>Next, soak it in configured epoxy glue.<\/li>\n<li>After soaking, it will be ready to use to attach your frame\u2019s joints together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Step Seven \u2013 Wrap Up the Joints of your Frame<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>After you\u2019ve configured your glue and prepared the hemp rope, it\u2019s time to wrap up the joints of your frame.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simply wrap the hemp rope around the joints of your frame jig, ensuring they are well attached and secure.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re unsure how to do this, a video will be your best bet as you\u2019ll be able to see the process in action.<\/li>\n<li>After making sure, you\u2019ve got your wrapping method down, wrap each of the designated joints, which will be outlined in your instruction manual.<\/li>\n<li>Then, leave them to set \u2013 easy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By this point, your bike frame will look almost complete, but remember not to move it around too much until the epoxy glue has set.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Step Eight \u2013 Finish up Your Frame!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s now time to complete your frame \u2013 you\u2019ve done a great job!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gently remove all protective film from your frame. Once removed, you\u2019ll get to see the great looking bamboo underneath.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to sand off any sharp edges or splints, as well as removing any left over cable ties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once these small steps are taken care of, you\u2019ll be ready to move on.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it, a set of eight easy steps (and sub-steps) to go from a variety of parts to a bike frame that\u2019s ready for the next step. Soon, you\u2019ll have a fully capable bike ready to take on all your adventures!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer a more visual form of instruction, check out our videos on the best Bamboobee Tips and Tricks. You\u2019ll find all sections here:<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.previewmywebsitenow.com\/app\/browse.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbamboobee.net%2Ftips-and-tricks%2F&amp;b=4\">http:\/\/bamboobee.net\/tips-and-tricks\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From watching the videos, you\u2019ll have an even clearer idea of what goes where and how to attach each part securely, resulting in a well-made bamboo bicycle you\u2019ll be excited to show off to the world.<\/p>\n<p>But the bike building fun doesn\u2019t stop there. Once you\u2019ve completed the steps to assemble your bike frame, it\u2019s time to start adding your<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.previewmywebsitenow.com\/app\/browse.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbamboobee.net%2Fproduct%2Fbuild-it-yourself-bicycle-parts%2F&amp;b=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bicycle parts<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 as found in the Build It Yourself Bicycle Parts Kit \u2013 sold separately for $169.99 from Bamboobee.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In part two, we\u2019ll cover what these parts do and how to attach them to your newly built bicycle frame, so don\u2019t forget to check back soon! This is the part in which you\u2019ll get to add a saddle, wheel mounts, pedals and more. Essentially, it turns \u2018just a frame\u2019 into a real, functional bike that you can use.<\/p>\n<p>For now, keep on enjoying our content at bamboobee.net. 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