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*DRIPPING RUST!* REPLACING TARMAC SL7 INTEGRATED HEADSET BEARINGS (HOW TO CHANGE INTEGRATED)
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@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the bigger downfalls to integrated headsets, the take more time to change bearings out and you have to re work the hydraulic hoses for the brakes..... but it can be done. This case in particular was one of the worst i have seen for damaged headset bearings, the bearing literally fell apart when I touched it.... I hope you all enjoyed and I know it is long but I had fun filming at work
@thatguy9051 2 жыл бұрын
How can this be prevented? Wrap the headset in clear frame protection tape?
@kennethstreet7868 2 жыл бұрын
@@thatguy9051 lots of higher heat chemical resistant grease, sweat can and I imagine has accelerated oxidation. Other than that, not much for the headset. TT bike bottom brackets can be way worse, urine is way worse than sweat.
@thatguy9051 2 жыл бұрын
What about 3D printing a slender stem cap cover??
@kennethstreet7868 2 жыл бұрын
@@thatguy9051 naw, it will get through
@kennethstreet7868 2 жыл бұрын
@@thatguy9051 ceramic bearings
@lazyrider6918 2 жыл бұрын
THIS is why I am not rushing to buy a new bike with INTEGRATED cables. What a pain in the ASS with NO advantages other that perceived aesthetics. Not to mention increased weight. The Aethos is the only bike I would consider if it a taller head tube for my aging back. And for the price of some of these mass produced Chinese "high end frames", I think I rather go full custom with a smaller builder. CYCLING IS THE NEW GOLF!!
@crimson177 2 жыл бұрын
How are you going to annihilate fellow riders on the local bike path without the 2w@45kph saving? Seriously though you are absolutely right. I'm not a luddite, I like Disc brakes and wide tyres, but whilst disc brakes especially have some drawbacks, they do offer significant benefits, fully hidden cables offer literally nothing. the brands don't even advertise the watt savings because its so minimal.
@MerlinMan1579 2 жыл бұрын
I have ridden many carbon bikes over the years, but last year managed to rustle up enough $ to get a custom steel frame with external cabling, on it I run shallow rims on large flanged hubs and to my amazement I am smashing PBs done on light carbon frames with aero wheels, and I was fit then too…..go figure.
@johndef5075 2 жыл бұрын
I cant stop shaking my head. AND it traps water. Im surprised Specz isnt touting that as emergency water storage!
@davidnicholson6680 2 жыл бұрын
Any design that routes the cables through the bearing is just dumb. Some designers had the good sense not to do this. For example, Giant's integrated design routes the cables behind the bearing, allowing a mechanic to swap the headset bearings without disconnecting anything.
@scottbaker5851 2 жыл бұрын
If you want to go full custom, check out Holland Cycles out of Alpine CA. Bill builds some of nices TI and carbon bikes.
@danc1829 2 жыл бұрын
TCR owner just smiling watching this 😂 I'd rather have external cables and probably a loss of 0.05w than have to deal with all this crap. This should be a 5 minute job 😂😂😂😂
@alen-commentnazi8774 2 жыл бұрын
YES
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahahahha true, I dont think any who buys a hidden cable bike is considering ti for the watts saving, I think they just do it for the looks
@waynehiggins899 2 жыл бұрын
Me too just got a 2021 TCR advanced pro 1 rim brake. Great bike i can service myself
@onilovni1234 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I love integrated cockpits because I enjoy cutting my brake hoses and re-bleeding the system - Said no one ever! But the amount of spacers on that steerer tube...!
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahhah i enjoy doing it
@bikerjk1205 2 жыл бұрын
Just FYI, the Chris King headset on my Lynskey has done 60,000km without a service and is going strong. Bought it in 2009.
@charliedillon1400 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Chris King headset on my 2002 Bianchi. Heavily ridden for 19 years before it starting creaking slightly last year. Greased the cups in five minutes. Good as new.
@apit_zixxer 2 жыл бұрын
I quit my job as a mechanic at a Specialized dealer like last October, and boy oh boy this vid is a nightmare fuel for a mechanic.. Mr Ballen should feature this in his KZfaq channel.. I'm sorry I just can't bear to watch it till the end, else I'll get PTSD from it..
@markwells8798 2 жыл бұрын
I got PTSD watching it now!!🤣
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahha I enjoy this work though, something satisfying about fixing something so broken and then bringing it back ot clean, it is like therapeutic.... the only bike I dreaded was the venge vias rim brake and mechanical shifting
@apit_zixxer 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 gosh, don't even mentioned about that bike.. never assembled one though, but by just looking at its integration, I'm pretty sure it's a pain in the a*s.. that's why I love my SW SL6 rim brakes 😍
@johntrussell7228 2 жыл бұрын
Love this, would love to see more service videos like this on issues like bottom brakets, hubs, etc.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
I will try to do more like this, I enjoy them too jsut hard sometimes with a full crew I feel bad because they have to be quiet the whole time while I film, it feels like schoool lol
@randellgribben9772 Жыл бұрын
from a person that doesnt know the diff. of a open end box wrench from a crescent wrench... would you trust you car to a mechanic that did not know the diff.?
@stevensantana8049 2 жыл бұрын
In my experience of cycling never complicate the bike always make it easier for the bike..
@moserroman2083 Жыл бұрын
i love routing brake hoses and or di2 cables or even better mechanical cables trough headset bearings. I also love to disconnect reconnect purge etc disc brakes to change 2 bearings
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
hahaha, I mean for me, it is not that difficult because we are doing it all the time, but for the everyday consumer it is an all day job
@cosinus_square 2 жыл бұрын
This is the equivalent of taking the engine out of the car to replace the oil filter
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahha
@bigmikeshooter 2 жыл бұрын
Personally never liked the full integrated cokpits. This is the reason. Bravo from Greece GC...
@kailingman1255 2 жыл бұрын
My Chris King External Headset Bearings lasted 5 years and countless Kilometres. I really wouldn't mind all this internal cables if Bearings Change is every 5 years, but yearly or less Bearings Changes are just too troublesome to say the least!
@cpcxgsr 2 жыл бұрын
I love advancement of technology in the bike game. But sometimes I wonder, is all this stuff necessary? SRAM etap is cool. I have the 1st gen etap Red with rim brakes on my sl6, easy breezy install. No special tools needed from SRAM or specialized... Watching you disassemble the shifters and draining the brake fluid... It's like watching a doctor perform surgery. I'll be the odd man out, but please bring back the rim brakes. No need for complex routing of brake lines/fluid and tools needed
@freddiek7125 2 жыл бұрын
The amount of rust on the nuts is ridiculous... Even if you ride your bike daily, the nuts shouldn't get stuck to the cables. Sram needs to revise the materials used here. As far as internal cable routing, it looks awesome but does requires a bit more work when changing the headset bearings which is not a problem but good to take into consideration when buying a new bike...
@LOGICAL-JAY 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly..thats way too much rust
@rayF4rio 2 жыл бұрын
That's FL, where every ride is a wet ride - either buckets of sweat or rain.
@bikerjk1205 2 жыл бұрын
It seems that the Shimano Easy Hose Joint system for hydraulic brake lines isn't used these days. My Merida has the easy hose joints, so when I shortened the front brake cable I didn't need to re-bleed the brakes.
@museves 2 жыл бұрын
This bike spa is very satisfying to watch
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
:) thank you I enjoyed making it
@stephenchu1115 2 жыл бұрын
Note to self. Don't replace my 2009 Cervelo S2 with an integated cockpit bike. I re-grease my S2 headset bearings every year and it takes me 5 minutes. I have 100k+ km on it and it's as smooth as when I baught and I live in rainy Vancouver, Canada and I wash my bike with a garden hose every week. What's wrong with that SL7? It shouldn't rust like that.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yea if it works for you, then you are set :) I just like to show it off lol
@maximusmacdonald8378 2 жыл бұрын
Totally depends on where you live and what conditions you ride in. If you don’t live near salt water and don’t ride in the rain(or at least thoroughly dry the bike after) sl7 headset will last 5+ years before even needing a service
@LTBlightthebeam 2 жыл бұрын
I like this content! Keep it up! Would you recommend coating all surfaces of bearing with grease prior to placing it on steerer tube and top of head tube?
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
thanks so much and yes more grease the better, you can be as liberal as you want with it....... cover that bearing so no metal shows, it will def help prolong it from drying out anytime soon
@emmanuelsongalia7380 2 жыл бұрын
If you change headset bearings say twice a year, your brake hoses will eventually get shorter and shorter.
@Jarek. 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I’m curious how many this type of replacements you can do until you have to re-hose the bike?
@ninone23 2 жыл бұрын
Hey how’s it going everyone? GC performance here…
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahhaha
@danfuerthgillis4483 5 ай бұрын
On a serious note this would take literally 5 minutes to do on a Rim brake external cables bike. There is no need to remove any tape or any cables just lift the handle bar off and put it on a towel holding the frame while you remove the upper area. Great video here showing us how far backward we are going in repair and reliability of components with this integrated nonsense.
@markwells8798 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an absolute nightmare bike to work on! All that pain is the a$$ hassle just to save less than 1 watt? This hidden cable fad is fine for pros I guess 🤣
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
it looks sweet doe
@stuartdryer1352 2 жыл бұрын
Why I'm happy to not have an integrated cockpit. Even so, it's cool to see the process.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
thanks :) I figured it would be a fun one
@PaganiZondaF650hp 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not in the position to fork out 6.000+ for a bike anyways but that look like one expensive headset maintenance bill compared to a traditional setup
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
this is not a problem for this, normal maintaince and also nicer stuff, means a little more expensive maintained similar to nice cars
@quacker998 10 күн бұрын
Water follows gravity through the top cover and through the bearing - put more grease on the top to seal and less on the bottom so water doesn’t sit on the bottom bearing and rust it out - heavy grease on the bottom bearing will trap water. Imo.
@GCPerformance18 10 күн бұрын
yes
@povertyspec9651 Жыл бұрын
You never see Campagnolo parts rust like those SRAM (SHAM) nuts
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
those titanium parts last longer for sure
@aidanmasterson50 2 жыл бұрын
To fit that process into a short video while filming is impressive. I think I’d be cussing internally routed cabling about 3 hours later.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
thank you very much, it would have ben like an hour job but the filming made it a while
@heiko3048 Жыл бұрын
I just recently opened the headset of my 35 years old Gazelle steel roadbike. Nearly no rust at all, and I rode it in all weather conditions. Seems to be really cheap components on this high end Tarmac….
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
there is more room for openings with the full integration becuase they need more of an opening for the cables to move around, also south florida is complete different then all conditions, the moisture in the air here is like no other, bikes will fully corrode if you just let sit outside for more then 2 weeks, you need a lot of up keep here
@13ballom 2 жыл бұрын
This is the prime example of why integrated cable routing sucks. A 15 minute job takes 3 hours to perform on internal cables.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yea I mean, but this is known when buying this bike this is the maintaince u are going to have to do to it
@13ballom 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 true. Bike manufacturers should just go back to external cable routing. Sure, it looks ugly, but atleast changing bearings wont require me to bleed my brakes.
@johntragis2040 Жыл бұрын
Why the center slot and not to the left of the headset for the front brake hose? I just did my SL7 headset and moved it to the side. Thanks for making KZfaq videos - well done and approachable.
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
yor very welcome, the center slot allows the brake hose to run p the middle and house the brake hose in the center, it does not go into the side ones
@LOGICAL-JAY 2 жыл бұрын
Just a reminder why I rather use shimano..Sram has to use better materials to avoid this problem..its way too earlier to see rust. Use vinegar to get the white fork whiter...
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
thats not from hydralic fluid, that is from headset bearings and rust from florida...... nothing to do with hydraulic hoses
@LOGICAL-JAY 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 o ok
@Dangarangg Жыл бұрын
Can you do a complete video on cutting the steerer tube for the SL7? I’m trying to piece a few differing videos together to make sure I don’t screw up, but I’m missing how to navigate the rear break line once the fork comes out. Thanks for these videos!
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
really? okay maybe soon, watch my build videos i kindof make a mark where i cut it
@Dangarangg Жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 you’re a the man uncle gc
@hotclubsrq 11 күн бұрын
I notic😂d that you edited/ cut at 14:58. I discovered why today after loosing my mind trying to follow the specialized protocol and your instructions. I’m guessing you have a work around the compression ring and bottom spacer interface. I understand you cant give pro tips that might bring warranty issues but their way isn’t the way…
@GCPerformance18 11 күн бұрын
oh you mean to get the silver c ring into the cup? just slide it down and shimmy it with the headset cover the black plastic one, and push down it neeeds to go in
@hotclubsrq 10 күн бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 I was talking about the difficulty in joining the "Lower Transition" (1st plastic part of spacer stack) to the compression ring. The front brake hose routes much better on the opposite side from rear brake with a softer bend as opposed to forcing it through "front brake always in slot" as indicated in the Tarmac user manual.
@ianmcc2420 2 жыл бұрын
Your regular vids are entertaining; this was very informative. Ty: }
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
thank you very much, Iatry to change things up a bit to to make them fresh :)
@Easybikeparts 3 ай бұрын
I got some stainless bearings from easybikeparts which hopefully will prevent me from having to change the bearings as they won't rust
@GCPerformance18 3 ай бұрын
yea just anything better then stock bearings
@timtaylor9590 2 жыл бұрын
i think they do just come apart like that, but only when the seal is off since it kinda holds it into place
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
no those bearings are supposed to be together, they are not suppose to move like that, that is from extreme wear
@adamwinter4070 Жыл бұрын
I have a propel for my rainy day rides and my SL7 as my summer bike
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
makes sense just not over here for the summer showers lol
@JayLato 2 жыл бұрын
That looks a lot easier than the Syncros Creston IC SL cockpit. Specifically not having to deal with mechanical cables too.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yea it is not so bad, I could do this job in an hour, but i film it so it took so long
@nickstevenson4987 2 жыл бұрын
I have this job to sort on my 2021 Expert SL7 with Ultegra Di2, I understand it’ll be pretty similar operation, will I need new olives for the Shimano hose ends? Thanks
@yonglingng5640 Жыл бұрын
If you run an aero handlebar, definitely. Otherwise the hoses can't be removed from the handlebar because the nuts are in the way. You can carefully crush the old olives on alternating sides until they crack and break free, so that you can maintain your hose length.
@josephdunbar2105 2 жыл бұрын
I’m curious as to why the shifter clamps rust? If it were stainless steel it wouldn’t rust. I’m not a bike mechanic but one product you could use on the clamps that rust is no-ox grease. Electrical supply house is where you can get it. Thx.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
they just rust in south florida, everything rusts here, peopel have corrosive seat and plus the salty air.... no lie that stuff is sitting right under where ur hands sit and moisture builds under the bar tape and just causes the rust, same with shimano and also sram
@mauricioguimaraes7849 2 жыл бұрын
May be the stainless steel is not proper for salt (sweat).
@josephdunbar2105 2 жыл бұрын
@@mauricioguimaraes7849 actually stainless steel is absolutely the best material for a corrosive environment (sweat)
@mauricioguimaraes7849 2 жыл бұрын
Some stainless steel alloy in presence of chloride ion, start the process of corrosion.
@josephdunbar2105 2 жыл бұрын
@@mauricioguimaraes7849 speak plainly to anyone reading this. I’ve been working in the metals industry for thirty years. At present stainless steel is the absolute most practical and affordable metal to resist salt corrosion. Unless your a billionaire at which point why not use fucking gold. Read more and study. This is one area that I’m a million percent more up to speed on than you
@WowRixter 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I can't believe how much rust and corrosion there is after just one year 😱. Way too much work with that integrated system
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
the man poors water on his bike after every ride lol
@LTBlightthebeam 2 жыл бұрын
What a PITA. How many hours of labor do you charge for this service? A complex setup like this is why I will only ride external cabling. The more integration, the more headache in my opinion.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
for this type of job Iwould prob charge 60 bucks plus bearings
@LTBlightthebeam 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 You're giving them a really good deal!
@AllanPhillips 2 жыл бұрын
A very clear and helpful demonstration - thanks.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
you are welcome
@nationsnumber1chump 2 жыл бұрын
Are you sure that's not 💩? This was better than one of those drain cleaning videos. 😂
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
lmao I got so shocked when it started running out lol, i have neevr seen it like that
@calada1212 2 жыл бұрын
Good choice on grease - heavy duty grease will do the job for headset.u dont want to spin headset a lot, but u need it long last forever..but im just wonder do the "high end SL7" dont have any sealing system for the lower bearing? Didnt notice anythg under the bearing. I know it's sealed bearing but....
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yea they dont have any kind of races for there tarmacs, the bearing goes right on there and thats it..... i think they are figuring the compression should creat a seal
@NeutralGenericUser 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love these service videos :D I think you forgot the guy's light 😂(I'm kidding, I'm sure you put it back on later)
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
of course I did!!! and thank you for enjoying@@
@davemellor4697 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff Grant......Durianrider eat your heart out!.....its as easy as that!
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahhaah thank you I really enjoyed doing this video
@jordanmifsud3706 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on replacing the bearings in the rear hub of the rapide clx. Cheers
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yea I can do something like that
@CG-99 2 жыл бұрын
Like that you don’t show how to torque up the stem faceplate without removing the computer mount! PITA removing the mount every time you want to need to tighten the faceplate.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahha they make really nice torque wrench's that are like a strait tool that can get in there
@yonglingng5640 2 жыл бұрын
Bit socket extensions exist, mine comes with one, so glad I have it when I needed it.
@ivanteo1973 2 жыл бұрын
Integrated headset is the shittest cycling trend ever.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahha I love the look of it though, this is not a bad trade off
@SR20DEWhitebird 2 жыл бұрын
Is this really about the integrated cockpit/non CK headset kind of stuff...or does the bike owner attack his SL7 with 1500psi every day? Lots of ways to clean a bike that won't damage it like that.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
lmao yea I mean he does wash it almost every ride, but the rider does not think like that he just uses it for riding washes it after the ride and then keeps going, also the salt in the air only amplifies the sitting water
@SR20DEWhitebird 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 Your salt air is no joke. When you showed the rusted brake line bolts and that they were seized on the hoses, wow.
@rayF4rio 2 жыл бұрын
I believe the bulk of the water enters through the top spacers and cable guides around the steerer tube, then follows the steerer tube down to the bearing. Not a weather proof design at all. Even on my CAAD10 with mech rim brakes, I rarely spray water directly on the stem/steerer tube joint. Proper wash technique would reduce this to a large extent, but FL is wet.
@CG-99 2 жыл бұрын
This bike is less than 12 months old, headset bearings and shifter clamps and bleed port nuts are full of rust - seriously how does this happen??? - it’s a disgrace - did the owner ever clean this bike to clean away all the sweat etc?? Did he store it uncovered outside???? Shocking. Bad owner or bad bike?????
@MrHallTV 2 жыл бұрын
They are in Florida.
@marcinstyle85 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrHallTV so what Im leaving in UK where raining almost every day and don't have problem with my bike at all. Shame for Specialized special for bike which cost 10000$+ just one year old
@randyw4972 2 жыл бұрын
It's Florida & even water rusts here!
@CG-99 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrHallTV I know Florida very well having lived there. Yes its humid. But there are lots of other humid places. Nothing special about Florida!! I ride my bike every day almost, plus I sweat a LOT and give it a full wash every day, so it is very exposed to salt and water constantly......but it doesn't have any rust. I would be shocked if it did. Bikes shouldn't rust like this one has..... anywhere!!
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
the rider of this bike just washes his bike every time he rides, and lets it sit, he rides it like a animal and puts on a lot of miles and jsut wants a clean bike, nothing he did wrong, just over cleaned and used a lot..... he had no issues with the work
@josephdunbar2105 2 жыл бұрын
You should never pull black tape apart! Always cut it. When you stretch it to break it you lose the glue and it will unravel
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yea I do it for just the fork, but on any kind of wrap jobs I cut it
@JFomo 2 жыл бұрын
That's a bit worrying to know that water gets into the head tube and stays trap in there. I'm not a bike mechanic but does happen to other brands? Should that MUCH water be getting into the head tube or frame like that? I'm glad you were able to easily clean all that rust away and there was no damage to the bike. Fair enough the owner washes the bike a lot but there was no water damage to the bearings on the wheels, BB, chain, or cassette and rear mech. They must be spraying heaps of water at the cockpit.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
he rode that week I think even the day before he brought it in, but also it gets dried out and majority of all bike shave that opening to them, they are neevr truly sealed so like your sweat and rain will get into there btu mainly the water gets in there if you wash ur bike... it will eventually dry btu if you spray and then let sit for a while it just sits on the bearings
@nachooos2506 2 жыл бұрын
Why is it rusting? Are headset bearings made of steel? Sorry Im new into cycling
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
they make stainless steel but these are cheap bearings and alot of moisture
@nachooos2506 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 oh, I see. Thanks man I appreciate the reply. Have a nice day👌
@DCRUZ547 Жыл бұрын
I'm a 41.5 for the Ares.......just saying 😁
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
lmao I got you
@jesuscruz836 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the master class
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure and thanks for watching!!!
@alen-commentnazi8774 2 жыл бұрын
ddamn son thatsd a lot of work
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
lmao it is not that bad btu also I do have a shop to work on, I dont recommend for a customer to do at home but if they want to
@testdirver Ай бұрын
so that fork didnt need a crown race?
@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын
nnope a lot of carbon bikes now do not need a crown reace they are al built with them on there
@bonn1771 2 жыл бұрын
nice work learned a few tricks
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!!!! I appreciate it
@DanTuber 2 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't any fluid come out when you cut the cables? Also, no carbon paste when attaching the bars to the stem?
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
because it is held in because the bleed port at the caliper is closed so it creates a suction, if you open it the bleed port it will all drop
@salmanshami 4 ай бұрын
Shouldn't these bearings be water proof.
@GCPerformance18 3 ай бұрын
you would think so but nothing is waterproof over here in this moist south florida area
@hotcakes1117 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like this bike has spent all winter on the trainer
@Robert-mn8gc Жыл бұрын
Question 4U. Does the SL7 stack up against other Aero Bikes that r specifically Aero bikes .
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
yes, it is there all around bike, at top end speeds it does beneift from its aero design, not as much as a full full aero bike but this wont be the reason why u get dropped from the ride
@stuartdeakin3667 10 ай бұрын
Awesome video! This is porn for home bike mechanics. I don't have a complicated integrated head system, so it was fascinating to watch the whole way through. Always learning something from watching this. Just a quick question, was the rust caused by overwashing, or from riding in wet conditions? I have experienced the same thing myself, so I am wondering if I should avoid rinsing my forks after a ride in wet conditions. I live in Norway, where there is a lot of salt used in the winter, too.
@Bundynational Ай бұрын
any idea if chris king headsets are compatible with the sl7?
@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын
you need to buy two bearings for it and get the right size they do not make external headsets
@seanrequiredfieldcannotbel1362 2 жыл бұрын
Why cut the hose when the Sram barb and olive just unthreads?
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
because they are considered crush when you tighten them in, they always recommend replacing them once un doing them
@seanrequiredfieldcannotbel1362 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 but you don't have to shorten the hose. Unthread the olive, rethread a new one...and if you use DOT grease, the hose will not bind and twist when you unthread the fixing bolt (it *shouldn't anyway).
@joegamas1194 2 жыл бұрын
Very very nice tutorial, awesome patience…. lol 👏💪👍
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!, I enjoyed makeing it
@leungwillis 2 жыл бұрын
Is that a light mount on the drops? That’s pretty clever!
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yea it works out pretty well
@B_KFC_Leg 10 ай бұрын
Hey GC, can you recommend any headset bearings for the SL7 that has better corrosion resistance than the stock one WHILE won’t break your bank like the ceramic speed one?
@GCPerformance18 10 ай бұрын
I think cane creek make some same size and work muich better in terms of longevity
@beedroneinsta 2 жыл бұрын
Question I have a canyon aero … bearing problems as it’s corrosions stuck . Is there anything I can do to release it from the frame?? It’s been dip in oil the last two weeks… need help????
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
get a headset bearing removal tool, and use a hammer with it..... if not then get a flat head and make sure you are on the bearing and work it around slowly with a hammer, hit one side and then go across to the other side. but this is the tool www.bicyclegeneration.bike/product/park-tool-head-cup-remover-1-to-1-1-4-inch-222343-1.htm
@beedroneinsta 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 hey thanks for the feed back really appreciate it. Will this tool work on a canyon bike with its strange inner design on the aero bikes?? Again thanks
@zabibmx Жыл бұрын
How much do you charge for the labour on the job like this ?
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
for headset swap we usually do around $100 plus bearings because we have to re bleed brakes
@zabibmx Жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 I've just spoken with specialized technician from the London specialized store and he said that we are looking at £200 labour + parts
@ytwos1 2 жыл бұрын
What a lot of rust everywhere. Weird. The stem nuts etc were fine? So very poor bearings?
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahha yea a lot fo water that sits on there but he always washes his bike after every ride
@puchermajster 2 ай бұрын
Hi, can you advise me pls. whether Specialized has 1-1/4 or 1-1/8 steering diameter. Respective, if a I am able to use 1-1/8" Integrated handlebars. Because Canyon Ultimate has 1-1/4"
@GCPerformance18 2 ай бұрын
its on there site page you talking about steerer size?
@puchermajster 2 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 I've already found that. Most common brands have 1-1/8. Only Canyon has 1-1/4.
@MrSzwarz Жыл бұрын
Never seen such good bike in such bad shape.
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
lmao but now after this service he is doing a good job
@Michael-cj9uo 2 жыл бұрын
Does the owner store his bike in a pond. Why are the shifters so rusty.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahhahah close...... ride right next tot he ocean and then sprays it with a hose after
@jameswillett118 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy these type vids 👍
@povertyspec9651 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't trade my Bianchi MegaTube Ti (titanium) from 1997 with bulletproof, easy to work on NOS Campy Record 10 for this trash in a million years.
@joesantos7196 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video bro thank you.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, tried to change the content up a little bit
@gnatman1102 Жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of building up a 2022 Allez Sprint from components. I went with the SRAM eTap. So, I just have the rear brake cable in the downtube. When connecting to the rear brake lever, I had to run the cable with very little slack. Otherwise, it rattles when turning the bars, even with the cable insulator. This means I have no margin with the cable if I want to make adjustments. Just so I understand. You mentioned something about the slack in the cable. Where did you place the extra slack? Did you say in the bars? Or in the frame/ headtube area?
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
the handlebars, before I go to cut the line I push it as far into the bar as I can, to get slack
@gnatman1102 Жыл бұрын
@GC Performance I thought you said handlebars but wanted to be sure. If I need to make adjustments later, I'll need to run another cable, but that won't be for some time. Thanks for replying and great video!
@gnatman1102 11 ай бұрын
@GCPerformance18 Hi again! I completed my Allez build. It turned out the new rear caliper (SRAM Rival) had sticky pistons, causing all sorts of brake rub. I couldn't rectify the situation. To replace the caliper, I decided to run a new hydraulic line because of no slack. The first internal routing was over the bottom-bracket. In an attempt to produce the same result, I connected a routing cable and pulled the old hydraulic line out so I wouldn't have remove the crankset. When I tried to route the new line, no matter what I did I couldn't route over the BB. It would bind. So I routed under the BB. Since there is no spindle interference, I assume this is acceptable. However, I'd appreciate your opinion on routing hydraulic lines.
@MrEndocytosis 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think it is more the environment or the operator’s salty hands that leads to the corrosion on the shifters?
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
environment, also mix of the hands I have seen it happen so much here, especially with heavy sweaters and also people who use gloves, changing bar tape more often will help stop this or prolong it from happening
@Cycling.Bikepacking 6 ай бұрын
Why don’t you use dot grease for olives and nuts?
@GCPerformance18 6 ай бұрын
it is not always necessary
@jegerm6752 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. The joy of working on bike with integrated headset AND hydraulic disc brakes. I love it. Great opportunity to burn money to buy new bar tape, disc brake oil and maybe new hydraulic hoses too.
@vishwanathmallela2926 2 жыл бұрын
Its not joyful at all mate, you've got it wrong. External cable routing, rim brakes and co. >>> for us mechs, even though we can't say it out loud cuz of brand affiliations.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
I think he was being sarcastic
@vishwanathmallela2926 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 well, I guess i was being way too much of a snowflake lmao. I can see it now
@bubby372 2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna say, nice work. :)
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!!!!
@peterrainey6195 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. No need for carbon paste needed for handlebar?
@GCPerformance18 Жыл бұрын
You don’t need it. But it doesn’t hurt to add it if avaible
@galenkehler 2 жыл бұрын
You need to do a full fluid replacement of the brakes, that fluid is so contaminated.
@LTBlightthebeam 2 жыл бұрын
GC Performance services it all! Even your 🥜's
@romanpramuka2703 2 жыл бұрын
Good example of how stupid total cable integration is 🤣
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
lmao it is not that bad, it is a really easy job
@romanpramuka2703 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 it's really bad my friend, hour hassle instead of loosening "3" bolts, I mean "three" bolts is few seconds 😂 It's BAD
@CycoWarriorx 2 жыл бұрын
Is the rust primarily attributable to the weather (rain, humidity, etc)… that’s too new of a bike for there to be rust - I would think…
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yes this is not uncomon to see this kind of wear on this bike for someone who rides it as much as him..... it is causes by the humidity in the air, how it is always wet ehre plus the salt being that we are literally a 5 min walk to the ocean...... that stuff gets in there and jsut sits and starts to hyper corrode
@CycoWarriorx 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 wow… that’s one reason why I stopped riding by the beach out here so much… that sand gets into everything and does a lot of damage…
@markbentley4343 2 жыл бұрын
Tell him to get quality bearings next time, not this OEM stuff. Were they actually greased properly when the bike was assembled?
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
Probably not. It was a stock bike, probably had like just a spit of grease from those cheap bastards
@ozgurinsan 2 жыл бұрын
wow how can this be? was he riding under the water?
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
he washes his bike all the time, like after every ride
@nathansdad04 2 жыл бұрын
Why the hell don’t the brake lines have a quick disconnects….so the head bearings etc can be serviced without having to completely strip the handlebars?? Dumb design imo
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
they use ot but they are ugly and people want sleek, there is no point to having a fully integrated bike and have these massive brake disconnects that are eye soars, but this is the new norm for bikes that are completely integrated which is a lot of the high end bikes today
@yonglingng5640 Жыл бұрын
There's also no room for quick-disconnects.
@seanrequiredfieldcannotbel1362 2 жыл бұрын
With Specialized's new direct-to-consumer model, you're going to have to do all of that for $80...
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
hahahah hell no the price will be double that, for all these nubs, labor costs will go up if stores dont sell bikes
@seanrequiredfieldcannotbel1362 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 they sent our shop their rates... it's bad. As a certified service center, their standardized rates are...not sustainable.
@Fr1j0 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bro, what's the red plastic piece you use to avoid breaking pads from closing when braking without the wheel on ?
@johndef5075 2 жыл бұрын
Shimano and Sram/Avid both make pad separators. Mine came with new brakesets I bought but Im sure you could get them or even make your own.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
it is a bleed block when u remove pads ytou put it in there to seprate the pistons
@Jarek. 2 жыл бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 I think there are two kinds: the yellow one (thick) - used for bleeding. But the guy is asking about the orange one (thin) which could be used for transportation.
@stephanetran1295 2 жыл бұрын
Do the SL7 forks not have a bearing race for the lower bearing?
@koenvercammen2259 2 жыл бұрын
Are those stainless steel or regular bearings ?
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
regular
@Moooomomo339 2 жыл бұрын
no one is talking about the brake pads? there is nothing left on there. I wonder how the rider stops the bike. that's just dangerous.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
lmao we ended up ordering some after the video for the guy when he came in
@marcinstyle85 2 жыл бұрын
Really bad quality of this bikes that not acceptable for this price point . I have one of my bike 5 years no problem at all still look like new just from shop in Giant byway. Very shame for top brand .....
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
this was from negligence from consumer not the product, there will always be worst case for every product and this is it, thats why I made the video, this is not common
@Babkyb 2 жыл бұрын
rust due to high pressure water cleaning?
@yonglingng5640 2 жыл бұрын
That's one cause because it washes off the grease that's supposed to provide a water-resistant barrier for the headset bearing races.
@GCPerformance18 2 жыл бұрын
yes
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