Comments on: How to build a bicycle: Salsa Casseroll http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/ Madsnail's blog v.3 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:22:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Dave http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Dave Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:48:37 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-123 Thanks very much! I'm looking forward to this and hope it turns out nearly as nice as your build. Thanks very much! I’m looking forward to this and hope it turns out nearly as nice as your build.

]]> By: Madsnail http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Madsnail Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:52:51 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-122 Hi Dave, I'm 178 cm (which is between 5ft8 and 5ft9 I reckon) but with an inseam of 89 cm. With my height and inseam I can normally go for anything between 55-57cm for racing bikes. I went for the 51 Casseroll (equivalent 54 other brands) because my previous road bike, a 56 or 57 always felt a bit too big, especially on long rides, and I wanted to try if it would solve some neck/shoulder problems I've had. I'm perfectly happy with the 51 Casseroll, though I'm quite sure the 54 would fit too. With your inseam and height, I'd go for the 51. Hi Dave, I’m 178 cm (which is between 5ft8 and 5ft9 I reckon) but with an inseam of 89 cm. With my height and inseam I can normally go for anything between 55-57cm for racing bikes.
I went for the 51 Casseroll (equivalent 54 other brands) because my previous road bike, a 56 or 57 always felt a bit too big, especially on long rides, and I wanted to try if it would solve some neck/shoulder problems I’ve had.
I’m perfectly happy with the 51 Casseroll, though I’m quite sure the 54 would fit too.
With your inseam and height, I’d go for the 51.

]]> By: Dave http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Dave Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:51:33 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-121 Hi - I guess I am a year late, but I am planning to do the same type of build with a Casserroll frame. I was just wondering how tall you are and what sort of inseam do you have? I am also looking at a 51 cm stock frame and I am 5 ft 8 in with a 33 in (85 cm) inseam, so I wasn't sure if this size or a 53 would work. The 51 geometry seems to match my road bike top tube length, but seems a little more compact. Any advice? Hi - I guess I am a year late, but I am planning to do the same type of build with a Casserroll frame. I was just wondering how tall you are and what sort of inseam do you have? I am also looking at a 51 cm stock frame and I am 5 ft 8 in with a 33 in (85 cm) inseam, so I wasn’t sure if this size or a 53 would work. The 51 geometry seems to match my road bike top tube length, but seems a little more compact. Any advice?

]]> By: tonx http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-117 tonx Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:50:12 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-117 Wow...great post...a pleasure to read! Wow...great looking bike....a pleasure to look at, I can only imagine the ride. I have just started looking at the Salsa Casseroll. I like the tire clearance and the caliper brake combo. A true multi purpose commuter, tourer, and comfy race style bike. Thanks for sharing. Wow…great post…a pleasure to read!

Wow…great looking bike….a pleasure to look at, I can only imagine the ride.

I have just started looking at the Salsa Casseroll. I like the tire clearance and the caliper brake combo. A true multi purpose commuter, tourer, and comfy race style bike.

Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Michel http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Michel Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:03:50 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-115 Bravo pour ton travail. Bravo pour ton travail.

]]> By: Endo http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Endo Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:10:06 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-108 Hi Madsnail, Congratulations on a super build and article. I have a Specialized Tricross which I want to strip and use the parts on a new steel frame and have been thinking of doing this same build in the New Year. How're you finding the Casseroll? Hi Madsnail, Congratulations on a super build and article. I have a Specialized Tricross which I want to strip and use the parts on a new steel frame and have been thinking of doing this same build in the New Year. How’re you finding the Casseroll?

]]> By: Phil http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Phil Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:34:05 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-107 Thanks for this, I found it very informative and it actually eased a lot of my fears.. How do you like the frame and ride? I thinking of something quite similar (randonneur-type, possibly a Soma/Surly frame or something used and older, not sure yet).. My problem is that I am 5ft, 4in. Almost barely 5'5". I'm guessing I'll need something around 50cm which is tough to find an Italian beauty in that size for a reasonable price. Your bike looks sweet and I really appreciate the time you spent to document your work. It's helpful to me! -phil Thanks for this, I found it very informative and it actually eased a lot of my fears..
How do you like the frame and ride? I thinking of something quite similar (randonneur-type, possibly a Soma/Surly frame or something used and older, not sure yet)..

My problem is that I am 5ft, 4in. Almost barely 5′5″. I’m guessing I’ll need something around 50cm which is tough to find an Italian beauty in that size for a reasonable price.

Your bike looks sweet and I really appreciate the time you spent to document your work. It’s helpful to me!

-phil

]]> By: Mochi http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Mochi Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:41:45 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-101 Thanks for the reply! :) Glad to hear that your bike is working well! Is your BBB Clear Skin chainstay protector working fine also? Does it stick well? Do you think it's worth the money? Those down tube cable stops look nice! Where did you buy those? Cheers!:) Thanks for the reply! :)

Glad to hear that your bike is working well!

Is your BBB Clear Skin chainstay protector working fine also? Does it stick well? Do you think it’s worth the money?

Those down tube cable stops look nice! Where did you buy those?

Cheers!:)

]]> By: Madsnail http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Madsnail Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:29:09 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-100 Thanks! For the sources, all I can say is that I spent a lot of time looking around. A very useful website is sheldonbrown.com. I also got some useful info from bike-forums.net. I have a book by Todd Downs on bike maintenance and repair that is also very good. Many other sources from various Google searches. I used some Pedros Syn Grease, you can buy it either in a small tub or as a tube (on which you can fit a grease gun). I didn't rust proof the inside, quite simply because I couldn't source either of the products you mentioned from Germany. I thought of ordering online, but it doesn't necessarily make sense with the shipping costs, and I've seen a couple of websites saying they weren't shipping spray cans abroad anyway. I greased the inside of the BBracket and the steering tube instead... Pleased to report that the bike has now about 4000km and has been performing very well! Thanks!
For the sources, all I can say is that I spent a lot of time looking around. A very useful website is sheldonbrown.com. I also got some useful info from bike-forums.net. I have a book by Todd Downs on bike maintenance and repair that is also very good. Many other sources from various Google searches.
I used some Pedros Syn Grease, you can buy it either in a small tub or as a tube (on which you can fit a grease gun).
I didn’t rust proof the inside, quite simply because I couldn’t source either of the products you mentioned from Germany. I thought of ordering online, but it doesn’t necessarily make sense with the shipping costs, and I’ve seen a couple of websites saying they weren’t shipping spray cans abroad anyway. I greased the inside of the BBracket and the steering tube instead…
Pleased to report that the bike has now about 4000km and has been performing very well!

]]> By: Mochi http://www.madsnail.net/blog/2009/01/01/how-to-build-a-bicycle-salsa-casseroll/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Mochi Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:09:12 +0000 http://www.madsnail.net/blog/?p=117#comment-99 Thanks for good information! :) I'm also planning building my own bike, but have never done something similar. Your page is very useful. Could you share the sources that you used for the instructions / information? Some links maybe? :) How many diffenrent greases / lubricants did you need for your project? Did you "rust proof" the inside of your steel frame with J.R. Weigle's Framesaver, Boshield T-9 or something similar? If you did, where did you buy it from? Thanks for good information! :)

I’m also planning building my own bike, but have never done something similar. Your page is very useful.

Could you share the sources that you used for the instructions / information? Some links maybe? :)

How many diffenrent greases / lubricants did you need for your project?

Did you “rust proof” the inside of your steel frame with J.R. Weigle’s Framesaver, Boshield T-9 or something similar? If you did, where did you buy it from?

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