Building the LIGHTEST GRAVEL BIKE in the WORLD on CRUX S-Works! This weight is INSANE!

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In this video I'm building the lightest gravel bike in the World while making sure it stays strong, fully functional and looks great. That's why Crux S-Works frameset was modified for fully invisible cable routing and the bike was custom Cerakote'd into sand colour.
Thanks to the following brands for supporting this video:
- extralite.com/ - HyperStem
- bjorncycles.com/ - Glagol Seatpost
- elilee.com/index.php/shop/ - X-Novanta cranks
- www.hopetech.com/ - RX4 brake callipers
- www.windwave.co.uk/ - Ceramicspeed SLT headset
- www.carbonworks.de - Bottle cage
- tipartstitanium.com/ - Ti bolts and flat mount
- www.cyclowax.com/ - hot waxing kit
- Instagram: concept_company_uk - custom carbon work
- Instagram: lucendi.ww - custom spacer
- Instagram: Jackkkingston - custom paint
- Instagram: Andrea_Campenni_Design - carbon shifter clamps
- Instagram: Axelffabian - carbon axles
- Instagram: Dadu_dadu - help with carbon battery delivery :)
Chief Bike Mechanic - baby Daniel :)
If you want to support my channel - here’s a ‘buy me a coffee’ link: tr.ee/UABISmld3N Thanks!
If you want the same wheelset - you can buy it here from me:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3151638533...
DISCOUNT CODES:
- Use code ‘TW-WHEELS’ for 10% off Lightbicycle wheels and 5% off rims - www.lightbicycle.com
- Use code ‘twistedwheels20’ for 20% off Tubolito tubes - www.tubolito.com
- Click on this link redshiftsports.com/?aff=36 and use code ‘TWISTEDWHEELS’ for 15% off Redshift Sport suspension seatposts and stems
- Use code ‘TWISTED-WHEELS’ for $100 off any Farsports wheels - www.farsports.com - Use code ‘TWISTED-BAR’ for $50 off F1 and F1x integrated handlebars - www.farsports.com
- Use code ‘twistedwheels’ for 10% off Vincita bags - www.vincita.cc
- Cyclowax hot wax kits - no discount, but if you buy the kit via this link, I will get a small commission and will be very grateful to you :) www.cyclowax.com/?sca_ref=439...
GCN video about my Aethos S-Works: • The WORLD'S LIGHTEST (...
Chapters:
00:00 - The goal
01:19 - CRUX Frameset mods
02:15 - Integrated cable routing
04:33 - Groupset
06:55 - Drivetrain
08:34 - Wheels
10:48 - Brakes
11:53 - Other parts
14:07 - Let's build it!
15:50 - The bike
16:48 - The weight!

Пікірлер: 342

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

-> PARTS FOR SALE! -> My sub-7kg SYRE gravel bike is FOR SALE! All details here -> instagram.com/p/C4ka71XMGHh/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== -> Cannondale SystemSix 6 kg road rim-brake: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315161110280?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ffy4duueqw2&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=ffy4duueqw2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@felixmann7003 Ай бұрын

I really like your sense of perfection and love for all the little details. Please never stop doing videos like that. The community needs stuff like that.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks man

@actionmethod Ай бұрын

What makes a build like this great is the attention to detail and the non-compromise method of choosing the components. :)

@averageilya Ай бұрын

Its amazing how after watching this video you realize that these days all modern components are already lightweight, to make a ww bike you have to save grams on each and every part, just swapping lightweight wheels or going for top of the line groupset won't do the trick. Great video as always, respect!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, exciting times!

@romeandcurry6915 Ай бұрын

I love it when a new twisted wheels video comes out. These builds show how much scope there is for top bike brands to improve. I cant believe how much weight you took out of that derailleur, just an unbelievable level of knowledge on show. Hoping you get Ollie Bridgewood down to do a GCN review of it as well :-)

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks man! I hope so too 🤞🏼

@christophervergara2962 Ай бұрын

Man, absolutely flawless. You should do a full dedicated video on the headset, expander plug and the cutout on the fork. I've subscribed just for that. Absolutely brilliant!!!

@silvanandermatt1096 Ай бұрын

Again, just impressive 🎉❤ big inspiration not just for building a light bicycle but also for adding style!

@RanchoLaEscondida Ай бұрын

Incredible build as always!!! I can’t wait for the next one!!!

@alolympic Ай бұрын

Inspiring! Beautiful choices and attention to detail. Love it. Well done!

@HeibesHealth Ай бұрын

This is gorgeous! Fantastic job-as always!

@TheBikeLifeBR Ай бұрын

congrats for the build, this bike is just insane!!!!

@justinmiller7083 Ай бұрын

Great looking bike. Love the classic two triangle w all integrated look.

@logojones96 Ай бұрын

beauty of a build, been keen to see it for awhile now! insanely good looking, stupid light and so functional still 🤯

@Lotikka77 Ай бұрын

I get so much inspiration from your bike builds! Your bike builds are the best 👌

@dreadpirateroberts8405 Ай бұрын

Those Elilee cranks are beautiful! Great final result! Bike looks insane!

@panchocaas6475 Ай бұрын

Your builds are awesome and the energy of your videos is always very nice, like you really like and truly understand what you are doing 👏👏

@sergmelikyan Ай бұрын

This is insane!!! Dude, you are building crazy cool bikes and go very deep into details to make them light.

@nomadtrails 29 күн бұрын

clips of your son were heartwarming, love it

@dustinkellycramer940 Ай бұрын

Such a beautiful build not only light and functional but looks fantastic!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@matttiggerward6147 Ай бұрын

That is very pretty and impressively light!

@MiceSkillz Ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this so long! Redonculous build 😍

@jonasmacdonald8194 Ай бұрын

Unbelievable build - truly pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the industry!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Andrea_Campenni_Design Ай бұрын

Best video since so far, that bike isn't only light but works properly as a normal bike! it isn't like most of the super crazy lightweight bikes. Well done Oleg!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks Andrea! Your carbon clamps were definitely one of the highlights of the build 👏🏻

@traveller78 Ай бұрын

Awesome build! Kudos!

@nikitakaem Ай бұрын

amazing balanced setup

@donnyli5047 Ай бұрын

I love it! Built up a 6.7kg sworks crux, also with some bjorn goodies😊 but not all super light components, this is motivating me to trim more weight!!!

@mirama1990 Ай бұрын

I was looking forward to this video for a long time and you didn‘t disapoint. You‘re a master in what you‘re doing. Please never stop to inspire us all. Now I can work on my crux build 😅

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@Stefanosinf Ай бұрын

Excellent build!! i hope you enjoy it to the max!!!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do 😃

@festerofest4374 Ай бұрын

I love it! What an awesome project. I'd just love to see that bike in person so I could lift it up and feel how light it is! SUPER-COOL!

@conradleber3247 Ай бұрын

You’re a champ !!! All your builds are awesome

@damienbayle1632 Ай бұрын

Man this is so impressive. Everything is chosen with taste! Such a shame that the Crux or the Aethos are not sold like that as standard.

@yossefphilosoph7715 Ай бұрын

WOW ! Great project 💥💯💥

@adamglow7132 Ай бұрын

Masterpiece!!!

@CurdPattysRoll Ай бұрын

thats insanely good

@dopeone700 Ай бұрын

Very nice! Good Job!

@KASSADlN Ай бұрын

Thats actually impressive. Nice job

@ciprian7 Ай бұрын

no words, EXCEPTIONAL

@lgmayr Ай бұрын

Congrats!

@Anton-yr3lr Ай бұрын

Incredible! I'd love to see a follow up on all the parts after 5000km, on the aethos as well.

@haqitman Ай бұрын

It's 12.4 lbs in American. That's mind blowing for any bike, let alone a capable gravel bike.

@coverstem Ай бұрын

Finally the video 😮

@YuoTubeTobi Ай бұрын

great achievement Oleg! Congrats on that great build!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@chrikim67 Ай бұрын

Amazing build❤

@thakoharris Ай бұрын

Amazing!

@wayupthep0unds Ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning ..

@aaronedgeart Ай бұрын

Yes!

@petrsla Ай бұрын

Impressive bike, but even more impressive video! Great job!

@n22pdf Ай бұрын

Wow what an amazing build dude and your attention to detail is excellent.. subscribed 😊 Pete 👍👍🚴🏻

@MashAsh-pl5rw Ай бұрын

impressive

@raymonds2687 27 күн бұрын

Excellent video, beautiful bike and clever use of components! I love that you can still send this weight Weiner down a gravel trail and not worry about breaking something.

@TwistedWheels 27 күн бұрын

Thanks man!

@lafleureth Ай бұрын

so sick

@grantmartin829 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful bike! Coupled with your best build video yet. I didn’t know you had a tubulito discount either 🙌 I also can’t believe you took that derailleur apart. Totally worth it 👏

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Let’s organise a ride soon!

@Ih8GoogleandApple Ай бұрын

Unreal perfect build. Parts choice for performance is paramount to saving 130 g

@jok658 Ай бұрын

Masterpiece

@laury21 Ай бұрын

Amazing

@chrisgrigsby4475 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on your new build and a new subscriber. So so cool.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@sneakycycles Ай бұрын

impressive stuff

@tomastorres7497 Ай бұрын

Amazing work congrats!! Whip specialized followed your trend of integrating the cables ;)

@ttalonso Ай бұрын

simple spectacular!

@dcv9460 Ай бұрын

Just WOW!! Salivating here 😋 AWESOME BUILD! Please let us know how much did it cost you to build this machine. Thanks! =)

@Philippe-ke3sk Ай бұрын

Congratulations very light!👍 Mine is 13kg, 1l bottle, additionnal brake parts in seatbag, and i always take 3 tubes in case of...😊

@cassiusdean Ай бұрын

Amazing. 😊

@SoManyMiles Ай бұрын

Welcome to the future: Your S-Works Crux build is the 2025 Crux with integrated cabling. Awesome build and details. Simply amazing! 😍

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Haha, we haven’t seen the 2025 CRUX yet. Maybe my Crux is even better (definitely lighter!)

@SoManyMiles Ай бұрын

@@TwistedWheels honestly, I am more excited to see how your Crux performs. You‘ve entered a level of customization (optimization) beyond everything I‘ve seen so far. Incredible…or incruxable. 😀 Happy riding! 😊

@Oh_Sully23 Ай бұрын

That looks fantastic, and does actually seem useable for an appropriately light rider.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Up to 95kg rider is fine.

@Oh_Sully23 Ай бұрын

@@TwistedWheels impressive!

@smdnl Ай бұрын

Top content!

@cbenson513 15 күн бұрын

Amazing build. Love the thoughtful decision-making along with great looks. Hard to believe that weight for a truly ridable gravel bike.

@TwistedWheels 15 күн бұрын

Thanks man! If 6 months ago someone told me that this weight was possible, I wouldn’t believe :)

@vadusa 3 күн бұрын

Awesome job 👏🏻

@lucendi. Ай бұрын

The SUB1-gram bar end plugs were meant for exactly this type of weightweenie bike build! And the headset spacer and dust cover looks very sleek. :)

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

For sure! Thanks for making them!

@pantagarcespadilla6669 Ай бұрын

¡Gracias!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you!

@hoser7706 26 күн бұрын

12.5lb functional race bike that looks long-lasting sic!!! So well done!

@TwistedWheels 26 күн бұрын

Thanks 👊🏼

@HeyWattsUpCycling Ай бұрын

Ive wanted to do a lightest crux for a while but I have literally nowhere to ride a cx or gravel bike. Have to live with my worlds lightest madone slr9 in the mean while. amazing editing of the video, super professional job.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks man

@HristoMitev123 Ай бұрын

Even without the weightweeniesm, this build is awesome. The level of detail is just amazing.

@julienrobert3938 Ай бұрын

Lovely video mate. Lovely bike. Enjoy riding it and come back for a review ❤

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

thanks mate

@iamtotie Ай бұрын

very nice build

@Carftymk Ай бұрын

it's awesome that this is an actual usable bike with very thoughtfully picked parts that you actually like and not another flimsy dangerous bikes that are just for exhibits can you estimate how much stronger 4pot pistons are compared to 2pot brakes?

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s hard to estimate. But these are definitely stronger than Hope X2.

@joachim0507 20 күн бұрын

Would love to ride this bike! Well done! 😮

@VinceBTZ Ай бұрын

Oh yesss ! Some kinda perfection !! I believe I can cryyyyy 🤣 Amazing work like always. I love all the details # I just dont like the bi-colour bikes in general, but its a personnal taste. Im not sure the saddle would do it for me either lol ! Anyways, it makes me want to pimp my gravel bike now hahaha 👍 Two thumbs up and keep up the great work 😉

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks! The shape of this saddle fits my bum really well, so it works for me but might not work for everyone.

@weedseed2 Ай бұрын

Uh, I was very much looking forward to this build video and it did not disappoint! Absolute STUNNER of a bike! The CRUX is just such a beautiful frame. I'm very curious about the performance of the rotors and weather they warp easily. Two parts I'd probably change is the Yuniper Seat Clamp, as I've had this on a bike and it broke after about three rides. But maybe they've since improved the product. Also, I have bought the INTEND expander but didn't really feel safe enough to me in the end. I think the Specialized expanders are really nice to work with, I find... though I see you needed the hole in the expander for the routing... Anyway, fantastic build and looking forward to the ride report 😊✌

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

I’m waiting for Bjorn to release their 5.5g seat clamp in size 30.0mm and will swap it. I used intend on my Scott Spark full susp XC and it worked without issues, so I’m pretty confident. Rotors’ performance TBC

@toptenrick Ай бұрын

amazing

@nomadtrails 29 күн бұрын

Scalpel precision. I love the recap where you show how you could have absolutely ruined/compromised the bike by shaving off another 150g. Epic.

@MrBaltazaris Ай бұрын

I had furious fred before many many years and it was how "one leg in hospital, second on cemetery" everytime. But design perfect :)

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Have been riding them on my previous Syre gravel bike with no issues for a year now. Maybe you should stop riding between hospitals and cemeteries and choose a more scenic route next time? :)

@Robeuten Ай бұрын

nice built - regarding rear derailleur, you should try Hopp Carbon from Germany; they completely rebuild SRAM and Shimano derailleurs with their own carbon parts!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Have you watched the video? 🤣

@lokekokwai5635 Ай бұрын

Been looking forward to this video and watched it on the first hour it got released, awesome work and really bring some new innovation with some brand that we might not exposed to. One question, what is the compression plug that you use that allow the cable pass through?

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thank you! Expansion plug is Intend Smarty (size Large)

@ganagno 26 күн бұрын

Great build! Question: Doesn't the length of the back brake hose (which is way less longer than if it was routed externally) limit the angle the steerer can rotate? Isn't the same true with the hole which the hose exits the steerer through to the frame? I am planning to do the same type of routing but afraid of such consequences. Thank you

@hugoarraiolos8665 11 күн бұрын

I was also planning doing something similar but share the same concerns. @twistedwheels any feedback would be amazing. Thank you

@coverstem Ай бұрын

On my TCRs converted to fully integrated cables i have the same cable configuration for the bottom fork but more different on the top tube. Look all Tcr converted on #tcrfullintegrated 👌🏻

@charliecook6909 Ай бұрын

Epic job dude , looks mega , i dread to think how much that cost to build 🤯

@kppolich Ай бұрын

Internal Routing Perfection. No bulks head tube or ugly stem. Kudos, bike industry take notes.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@felixjackson2670 Ай бұрын

Ok it is super light…BUT ,more importantly For Me…TOTALLY lovely build. Gorgeous looking bike. As close to perfection as humanly possible.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@kubagornowicz Ай бұрын

The weight of the wheelset is just wow. Or in another words - more than two times lighter than mine :d

@silvanandermatt1096 Ай бұрын

Just one question, what is your opinion re the ybn sla 12 vs sram red (both waxed)? Better, equal? Thx so much 😊

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

I’ve only ridden YBN once so far and it worked fine. If Sram was making black flattop chains, I’d go for it

@wandafool1 Ай бұрын

Your son is absolutely adorable! Like that? Yes! Like that!

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

😂

@akononov Ай бұрын

Nice 😍

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thank you bro 👊🏼

@Paganiproductions84 21 күн бұрын

i love to see ride videos of it

@tiamatcamilosanchez5179 Ай бұрын

4:11 Could you please share the details of the fork core expander and manufacturing? I am interested in your internal wiring system, for my project. Thanks in advance.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

But I did share in the video. It’s called Intend Smarty

@hmcps89 Ай бұрын

Those rotors don't look up to the task for a long descent. Please update us on how they work out. Very cool to cerakote the hope caliper inserts. Awesome build up.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

I used Ashima on my full suspension XC bike during the TransAlp race and they were absolutely fine, but you need powerful brakes (I had Trickstuff). I’m using Ashima 140mm on my road bike and they are also fine. So I’m pretty sure these 160mm will be fine with RX4 callipers, but to be confirmed…

@jamescaldwell5 Ай бұрын

Beautiful build! I have been surprised at how much most high end gravel bikes have been weighing these days. Everything on this bike seems like it could last, except maybe that 3D printed steer tube spacer. I think I would have gone with tried and tested carbon fiber for that part. I want to know more about those fully carbon cranks, I have been wondering why there are not more fully carbon fiber cranks out there.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Yeah, seems 7.7kg+ for £10k+ bike became a norm 🤷🏻‍♂️

@francescocriscuolo8733 Ай бұрын

Sono davvero molto, moltissimo impressionato da questo tuo progetto. Hai studiato tutto nei minimi dettagli e credo che sia il mantra 🕉️ del “più leggero non si può”. Ti sarà costata un capitale, ma ne è valsa sicuramente la pena. Un vero capolavoro complimenti.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@clementespitallier1176 Ай бұрын

Amazing build !! Next time light wait steel gravel bike ?

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Titanium ;)

@BerudPL Ай бұрын

niceeee, maybe front wheel should have tan wall gum? part with your kid was funny! thx for another amazing build

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

Thanks! There are so many tones of tan that it’s almost impossible to match the colour of the frame 🤷🏻‍♂️

@mikhailfludkov5672 Ай бұрын

When talking about the wheels you are saying they are aproved for ratios below 1:1. Can you or someone elaborate on this. Is it something that wheels generally have/required to have in its spec? I always thought that any ratios are possible on any wheel. But I never built a bike so that is why Im asking.

@TwistedWheels Ай бұрын

I said that because there are a couple of grams lighter Extralite SPD hubs available but they are not approved to be used for gear ratios below 1:1.