Always wanted to build a Chinese carbon road bike on the cheap, but don't know where to start.

This build guide will show you step by step, how I built a fully carbon road bike from scratch for £728 / $924 (exchange rate as of 22/06/19).

I'll take you through all the parts you need, and detail each step of the build from start to finish.

Got any questions or comments, stick them below 👇 and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!

Timestamps:
00:44 - Intro
02:00 - Parts Rundown
05:38 - Starting the Build
05:53 - Press Fitting the Bottom Bracket
08:56 - Rear Derailleur Hanger
10:00 - Crank Arms
11:04 - Front and Rear Derailleur
12:19 - SPD-SL Pedals
12:48 - Front Forks and Headset bearings
16:33 - Handlebars and Stem
16:43 - Brake Calipers
17:47 - Wheels
18:29 - Shifter Installation
20:03 - Saddle Clamp Assembly
20:53 - Start Cable Routing
22:20 - Fitting Brake Cable Outers
29:37 - Fitting Gear Cable Outers
32:39 - Routing Cables Through Frame
33:48 - Routing Front Brake Cable
36:09 - Routing Gear Cables
37:38 - In Line Barrel Adjuster
40:48 - Finishing Touches
42:43 - Cutting the Steerer Tube
44:58 - Wrapup

Parts:
Chinese Carbon Frame (eBay.co.uk) - £266
Shimano Tiagra GroupSet (eBay.co.uk) - £235
Vision Team 30 Wheelset (merlincycles.co.uk) - £130
Shimano SPD-SL Pedals (wiggle.co.uk) - £25
2x 700x25c Road Tyres (wiggle.co.uk) - £18
Gel Road Saddle (wiggle.co.uk) - £15
Aluminium handlebars (eBay.co.uk) - £14
Aluminium Stem (eBay.co.uk) - £9
Gel Bar Tape (wiggle.co.uk) - £5
2x Inner Tubes (wiggle.co.uk) - £6
In Line Cable Adjust (eBay.co.uk) - £4
Headset Spacers (eBay.co.uk) - £1

Ebay seller(frame):
http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/wokecycle/

Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - http://www.go2dev.co.uk

Music:
Zane Alexander -   / thezanealexander  

About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!

Instagram:
  / tracevelo  

Email:
[email protected]

Please note:
All products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.

In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!