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That is awesome. Nice build so far.

Subscribed! Got a 36H Xtro hubset and still deciding what frame to pair a Xtro fork and the hubs to...

blue streak wrote:

Awesome can't go wrong with Odyssey parts. Check their online store and you can get 48h Hazard Lites for $25 each.

That's one heck of a deal!  I already have a pair that I got laced yesterday.  I'm running a XTRO front hub and a rear Hazard Lite hub for now until I source a rear XTRO hub.




For the rolling rubbers I've decided to go with some Odyssey Mike Aitken 20x1.90 Tires.  I've ridden on Frequency G's and love the way they feel so I thought I'd give these a shot.



If anyone has any leads on a rear XTRO hub then please hit me up!

Thanks for all the comments so far.

subscribed .. looking good Tim ....

I got a little more done this evening.  I got the front wheel and tire mounted.  The rear wheel will go on later since I still need to get the 14mm axle modified for the Auburn's 3/8 drops.


The next series of images show how I install the BB.  I use a homemade BB press that a buddy of mine was kind enough to let me have.  I start out checking to see if the spindle sleeve I have would work with the Auburn's BB shell.


While holding the bearings cups with the sleeve sandwhiched between, I hold it against the BB shell making sure that the BB shell sits snug between the bearing cups outer lip.  This step is important because if there's too much play or a gap then the bearings will bind later when you tighten down the crank arms.



Next I prep the BB shell with a thin coating of grease.  Trust me, you'll want to do this because pressing in cups on a dry BB is a b@tch!


I then prep the bearing cups by placing these plastic washers on them.  This will prevent the cups from getting damaged while being pressed in.  Also pictured is my homemade bearing press.  Pretty high tech stuff.


It doesn't matter how many times I install cranks I always manage to forget the spindle sleeve and find myself cussing up a storm.  Good thing I'm documenting this build because it has helped me remember this time.


After adding a thin layer of grease on the outside of the bearing cups, the bearing press is good to go.


Sometime it is good to flip the press to ensure that the cups are going in evenly.


Cups and spindle are in! Yay!


Step back, crack open a cold one and enjoy the finished product!

Last edited by electrongeek (2012-11-27 9:29am)

NOPOSERS wrote:

too bad the rear hub is sealed. I have a 14mm Slotted axle

Thanks Ro, but I got it taken care of.

Bike looks great I've always wanted an Auburn and excellent write up.

Quetzal wrote:

Subscribed - been waiting for this Auburn build for ever. 

I know I've been lagging on it, but hopefully I'll have it done in time for the SD bbq.

Nice work Tim!!

Turning out pretty sweet, nice to see one done up different.

electrongeek wrote:

thand72 wrote:

Nice work Tim!!

Thanks Trev.  I'm going to be hitting you up pretty soon for a set of those Neon color Auburn decals.

Cool. I am in the middle of a move at the moment so if it's REAL soon I'll have to dig them out.