Hey, thank you!

Park tool isn't really a franchise, they're a manufacturer of bike tools.

@@_Zane__ And yet they also do international schools....

Much appreciated!

Awesome! Thank you!

That's true, man!

It was perfect 😂

He's facing the surfaces to ensure they're completely flat and parallel from each other. Some frame manufacturers are worse about getting these clearances right. If they're off, then the bearings may not seat properly which can cause noise or greatly shorten bearing life. It can also result in ovaling of the frame in which case replacement bearings won't get right after.

We asked that the finish work be left for us to do on this bike. Custom frame manufacturers send the product with these processes already done unless asked not to. During the manufacturing process the tubes distort and need to be realigned. The cutters and reamers achieve this.

@@parktool okay thank you for your reply. Cheers

So long as you have a metal frame though….is that Ti? Also love the holder for the bleed syringes - gotta get some of those 😊

it's a gravel build, and that rotor BB might have some really draggy seals. I'd be surprised if the T47 shell isn't straight, especially since they cut the threads.

Maybe the ovals don't spin the same?

bearing seal drag.

No, they are being used with lots of cutting fluid. You can see the bottle at 1:10 and can see that the cutters are saturated in it throughout their use. ALWAYS USE A GENEROUS AMOUT OF CUTTING FLUD!

It's definitely not mangled. The "Wolf Tooth" on the lower EC is read from the front. The "Wolf Tooth" on the bearing cap is read from the riders perspective and the spacers and top cap are read and centered from the riders perspective as well.

Great suggestion! We have started the process of making one but have not put it out yet.

While I'm sure Park's video in the works will be more comprehensive than my reply here, there's not a lot different on them in basic theory. Still have limit screws, still have cable tension. What's nice about the new toggle-style is that tension has an adjustment right on the derailleur body, no need for frame mounted barrels or inline adjusters. The main difference is the support screw changes the initial install positioning when mounting to the frame. But having worked on a bunch of these in the shop, I will say the trim isn't always the best even when everything is done correctly, seems to vary from unit to unit, and not necessarily based on tier (105/Ultegra/DuraAce) either. Usually on bad ones I can make the high trim good, but the low trim has little to no effect. Some frames are also not well designed to accommodate the support screw and plate, and it prevents getting a truly good low limit setting.

@@tomvonderharr865 I was having a problem with no low trim and I managed to get it back. I followed a procedure on Cycling-obsession that went step by step. I think I had a low limit issue as well as an issue with the cable tension screw being maxed in so I just released the cable And started over. Now it works in all 4 positions including hi and lo trim.

I am a fan. The rotors ability to change the timing is also a nice feature.

Chain length is determined off the big to big dimension. This particular system requires 4 extra links beyond big to big.

This is a custom built frame that we requested not have the finish work done. We did this so that we could show this work being done.

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Came here to ask that... you'd think it comes somewhat OK from the factory. That looks like a lot of material removed.

In the first video of this series where he cuts the seat clamp slot he mentions that he specifically asked for this frame not to have the final prep procedures done to it, in order that he could do them himself and make videos that demonstrate the different processes.

Impossible: gravel bikes aren't the best😂

@@peterwillson1355 I disagree.

@@BlackHand531 I'm not surprised

@@peterwillson1355 why?

​@andrewclarke655 Because different people have different ideas

HydroR and Etap says "warning crash hazard" on srams documentation. I Wonder what the difference is in the lever?

@@_Zane__ idk what the difference is but I had a customer who tried them together and he said all the fluid leaked out after a few rides

@@ethanwells7353 crazy

The bar tape is Cinelli Mike Giant tape. It is wrapped in white during the video but during the riding part you may notice that it is gold. That was a last minute change.

Blue Steel bikes. Great outfit!

We love dream builds! We felt we had to put our own spin on it though.

Always depends on the gravel you are riding. In this case this bike will see mostly pavement on its trips to find gravel. These tires also do well on the most of the tame gravel we have here in MN/WI. That is an oval chainring.

Looks like the Cinelli Hobo Alphabet tape

Cinelli Mike Giant tape. It was switched to Gold after this video was filmed.

It's from the top of the head tube as it was being faced.

Out of all the reverbs we've ever seen this is bar far the best one we've used/worked with..... for now. We'll see how it performs in the long run.

To face the bottom bracket, the tap must be deeper than the shell face. For only finishing threads, cut deeper than the threaded adapter being installed.

@@parktool cool thanks park tool

Just some movie magic to keep the pace. Rest assured, Truman checked all that needed checking as it's his personal ride.

if you purchase a fork separate from a bike you will typically need to cut it. This is because the fork manufacturers do not know how long you need your steerer to be so they send the steerer long enough to where you can cut it down to what you need.

@@parktool thanks I was wondering about that

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