M5 Build - snags

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 Three main issues so far 
1) Rear dropouts only 130mm, most disc braked hubs are 135 OLD, all the publicity pics are disc braked machines.  I've identified, but not yet got a new hub.  will probably get two wheels built.

2) seat fitment.  I've been looking at this for two days, reluctant to start drilling yet as once I do that's irrevocable.  Anyone fitted one of these and have any tips?

3) Boom length - despite taking copious measurements, the boom is about 2" too long even with shortened cranks.  Should be able to find a local engineering firm to lop a bit off the end of it. I think get the seat in position first though and then check again.

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Elydave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Visitor (new) Joined: 27 September 2015 Location: Ely Status: Offline Points: 42	Post Options Post Reply Quote Elydave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: M5 Build - snags Posted: 18 June 2016 at 2:37pm
	Three main issues so far 1) Rear dropouts only 130mm, most disc braked hubs are 135 OLD, all the publicity pics are disc braked machines. I've identified, but not yet got a new hub. will probably get two wheels built. 2) seat fitment. I've been looking at this for two days, reluctant to start drilling yet as once I do that's irrevocable. Anyone fitted one of these and have any tips? 3) Boom length - despite taking copious measurements, the boom is about 2" too long even with shortened cranks. Should be able to find a local engineering firm to lop a bit off the end of it. I think get the seat in position first though and then check again.

Yanto Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 11 July 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1521	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yanto Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2016 at 3:30pm
	Can't help with 1 or 2, but 3 wait until the seat position is set. Not sure about the M5 but I assume the boom slots inside the frame? If so there is no problem with you taking a hack saw to it, just do it little by little until you are happy with the riding position and still have some degree of adjustability. Edit: just looked at the M5 frame, I wouldn't hesitate to shorten the boom myself. Edited by Yanto - 29 June 2016 at 3:33pm