The Upgrade! | GCN's Bike Makeover Ep. 2

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Things are getting exciting at GCN Tech Megabase because it's time for the upgrade! Ollie is taking our entry level bike and giving it the pro upgrade that it's always desired thanks to our friends at Shimano! What do you think so far? 🔥
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@gcntech 2 жыл бұрын

Has this series inspired you to take on an upgrade project of your own?

@johnbailey6180 2 жыл бұрын

I've just built up a bergamont dolce tr13 with a sensah empire groupset 2x11 11-32 rear 50-34 crank with tiagra hubs and I'm loving it 🚴🏻‍♂️ huge upgrade from my old viking xrr ventour with 2x8 shimano claris 👍🏻

@mikeaforde1979 2 жыл бұрын

Yup upgraded caad10 disc 105 mechanical to ultegra di2 plus added carbon bars,stem & Seatpost & to keep in budget I add hunts lightweight alloy aero wheels

@TheHaitian 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Trek Émomda SL 5 2019 everything stock came with Shimano 105 groupset and really want it to look a lot more streamline by "hiding" the cables if possible. It is rim brakes. Is it possible to get wireless gear shifter that fits for that model bike? The cabling looks very similar to the project bike there. Hope someone can help me out with some good ideas. Thanks.

@johnbailey6180 2 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminkoch3244 hello unfortunately I couldn't translate your reply 🙃

@848evo4 Жыл бұрын

please get some flush cut wire cutters and cut those zip ties flush

@luukrutten1295 2 жыл бұрын

Now the spare Sora groupset can go on the Eurobike. Would be a massive upgrade for that steed.

@Millicente 2 жыл бұрын

that's a great idea actually to see how much of an upgrade unknown groupset to sora is

@crimson6915 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see that

@dncsmedia 2 жыл бұрын

eurobike to roadbike, lol. 🙌🏼🚲🚲🤙🏼✌🏼❤

@madyogi6164 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to upgrade backward... Got a rim-brake dedicated frame and that's sort of technology I'm about to hold up to... Already looked at the price of 9 speed cassettes. Back in time, some cheep CS-HG50 (Tiagra version), can now be found in Sora or somewhere out of branded parts.Back then for like $30, Now? Ho, ho, ho, Santa is needed to get one starting with 11 teeth Not to mention 9 seed Ultegra paired with CN-93... MTB dedicated? Susre - no big deal, but for a road bike, prices nearly tripled...

@gcntech 2 жыл бұрын

What other things do you think we could do to/with the Eurobike?

@ercmadden 2 жыл бұрын

I think an important question for everyday folk is the cost difference of doing these upgrades vs selling the original bike and buying a higher spec bike new.

@ZwiftDude 2 жыл бұрын

Well said. Not worth it, plus if you only use the bike 5-6 months in a year and the harsh winters on a dedicated smart turbo trainer like Wahoo Kickr or Tac X

@Dennis4523 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on how old the bike is, my bike doesn’t support hydraulic or di2. So if I wanted to upgrade it’s easier to just sell the bike and use the cost to buy a nicer newer one with the added budget

@Rocky4719 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not worth it. But smaller upgrades definitely are, you’d be quite surprised how much of a difference new tires and new brakes can make

@macvos 2 жыл бұрын

Buying Dura Ace probably doesn't make financial sense, but upgrading from mechanical braked Sora to hydraulic braked 105 does.

@mostyles328 10 ай бұрын

Financially this doesn’t make sense, but was a fun project to watch. Keep in mind a professional cyclist would beat all of us with a sora group anyway. If your not competing, I don’t see any need to go above a 105.

@natillano 2 жыл бұрын

So we need a cheap frame with high end groupset vs expensive frame with lower end groupset video. What do we prioritize upgrading first?

@_norwegian_pl7116 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I wonder what would the outcome be.

@ricperez19 2 жыл бұрын

The sponsors. Prioritize the sponsors.

@gabkoost Жыл бұрын

Cheap frame + expensive groupset + expensive wheels.

@craigcarlson4022 Ай бұрын

I had no idea there were those hidden buttons at the top of the brake hoods. Has been a cool series to watch.

@Quevallyn 2 жыл бұрын

This is effectively what I’ve done with my current bike. I started out with an alloy frame gravel bike with 1 x Rival on it. Over my life with it, I’ve changed and tweaked the drivetrain, the handlebars, the saddle, the wheels and the stem length. I’ve now completely dialled in the set up that’s perfect for my cycling. It means all I do next is find a frame I like and transplant the components… but there’s no rush ‘cause the frame is perfectly good.

@JC-pt2tw 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Andrew

@pinoyxbox 2 жыл бұрын

Same with my bike. $350 alloy frame, ultegra r8000 groupset and vision wheelset. For my frame upgrade im looking at winspace t1500.

@gcntech 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome Andrew!

@jeffreyquinn3820 Жыл бұрын

As a 85kg rider, there's a limit to how much I'm willing to pay to shave a few more grams off the frame & other non-spinning parts. Lighter wheels & rims with less rolling friction will give me more benefit. The only reasons I'm considering carbon for my next frame is because there's more variety in frame shapes available and the increased stiffness.

@cb6866 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ollie and crew...the smile on your face shows a lot !! Great to see .

@alanmckellar908 2 жыл бұрын

You are special too Ollie! Thank you for sharing your experience and tips with us.

@chones_ 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series. I have a Canyon Grail AL . Love the bike, and don’t really want to move to CF, so this sort of video is perfect for me. Definitely thinking about moving to DI2 once/if/when the newer version comes to GRX.

@WillPower46 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this upgrade. A good alloy frame is hugely underrated but in reality spec'd with good components can make a fantastic ride.

@minushphoto 8 ай бұрын

“Don’t needlessly upgrade things if they are working fine” goes on and replaces everything that was working fine😅😅

@dncsmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I can't wait for episode 3. Bike looks great!

@colster3 2 жыл бұрын

A suggestion for a future upgrade could be to participate in a frame building course. I did one earlier this year, best 2 weeks of my life! Filet brazed Columbus tubing. Lots of filing, and use of machines! Suddenly, aero weight becomes less important compared with the thrill of riding a frame I made!

@piptazo1 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting. These types of talks give me more confidence to work on my bike and better understanding of how all the components work together and affect performance.

@gcntech 2 жыл бұрын

What upgrades have you got planned?

@piptazo1 2 жыл бұрын

@@gcntech I was going to upgrade my tires and change to latex tubes. Now I wonder if I should get narrower handlebars.

@rbstretch100 2 жыл бұрын

I've done similar with my 2021 Specialised Allez. Ultegra groupset with carbon everything else except stem. Makes a great travel bike. Light, robust and rim braked.

@spin2win721 2 жыл бұрын

The handlebar swap was probably the most sensible upgrade. People have a habit of focusing only on the bike vs the bike and rider combo. I swapped out my “aero bars” for a slimmer traditional compact handlebar a few months back. Makes a pretty significant difference once you’re up to speed. For reference 40cm down to 36cm + slightly inverted shifters. Felt skiddish at first, but like everything else in life, do it enough until it’s your new normal. Now i ride it like i never swapped.

@PhilMcCrevis 2 жыл бұрын

Beauty. Nice work Ollie

@madrabbit64 2 жыл бұрын

I have older Dura Ace drivetrain on my Felt F2 and it’s phenomenal, I out-coast almost everyone’s-bikes especially when going downhill. The shifts are sharp and precise, not to mention so quiet that sometimes I have to look to see if it actually moved. Hearing the difference during climbs is amazing when everybody else is grinding their gears and chewing up cassettes. Great video, really enjoy your builds.

@trainiax Жыл бұрын

Dura-Ace shifting performance is top-notch, but let's be real. There's absolutely zero difference compared to an entry-level groupset when coasting - that's all in the tires and aerodynamics. A Claris or Sora groupset would be heavier and less refined, but it certainly wouldn't "grind gears" or "chew cassettes" if adjusted properly.

@anthonybaxendale887 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't be surprised if most bike fettelers haven't done the same sort of thing in the past, I know I have. Keep up the good work, love to see these sort of videos ☺

@abosworth 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, those electronic deraileurs are so cool. I love the hidden buttons on the top of the hoods. So cool.

@gcntech 2 жыл бұрын

They are really awesome!

@Sir-Prizse Жыл бұрын

When I saw the first episode, I was still thinking... who wants to upgrade such a frame? @GCN Tech ... But what I realize is that for the ordinary amateur cyclist (like me) who rides maybe 100 - 200 km a week, this is the perfect bike. Yes well, a simple mechanical 105 would do it for me, but a good solid road bike like this is perfect.

@kidShibuya 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of taking a entry level bike and seeing how far it can go. Don't listen to those who don't understand the video concept.

@rizzlerforthergyatt 2 жыл бұрын

This 💪💪💪

@sepg5084 2 жыл бұрын

If you watched the intro, the premise of the video is is it worth putting a Dura Ace on this bike then the answer is "No". "Worth it" implies price vs. performance. It is like putting GT3-level carbon ceramic discs on a stock Mazda Miata, not worth it. Does not need a sponsored video to get the answer.

@kidShibuya 2 жыл бұрын

@@sepg5084 Cool story. Except that an mx5 would benefit from those brakes if it has the same engine as a race car, which in this case the bike has. Anyway if someone wants to upgrade little by little why can't they? Also, I can't see how that frame holds any of the parts back. Frames make near zero difference to bike speed, it's all about rider position and rider aero, of which that bike can be great at. You seem to have drunk the marketing kool aid, you don't need to go out and buy a whole new bike just to enjoy better parts.

@kidShibuya 2 жыл бұрын

Actually thinking about it more, the one thing you do to a stock car to race it in long distance events is upgrade the brakes as road cars are heavier than race cars and are harder on brakes... A brake upgrade along with a rollbar is a must to race a road car, what are you thinking?

@Kimberly_Sparkles 2 жыл бұрын

@@kidShibuya If I could post a gif that says "THIS" I would. People threw 100K nitro packages on Dodge Neons back in the day. If it serves your purpose, the answer is yes.

@burgels 2 жыл бұрын

ZIP TIES!!!!

@darylbultitude3786 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, from this I need to upgrade my mechanicals to hydraulics!! Recently hired a road bike in Mallorca with them on and was so impressed! Didn't know I could make the switch, much better value than a new bike 😍

@Dermiezz 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series!

@chrisvanbuggenum871 2 жыл бұрын

I put dura ace mechanical on a non s-works Tarmac, and it was awesome. Lower weight bike than many top of the range carbon frame bikes.

@littlevo9 2 жыл бұрын

J’ai fait la même chose sur mon sl6 sport ,je l’ai passé en dura ace mécanique c’est fabuleux !

@chrisvanbuggenum871 2 жыл бұрын

@@littlevo9 👍👍

@dakalla Жыл бұрын

08:00 There are frames that a build for both, rim brake and disc brake! Wilier Cento 1 NDR disc has mounts for disc brake or direct mounts for rimbrake calipers. And i saw another one recently, but cant find it now.

@LVTN979 2 жыл бұрын

12 spd Di2 has an integrated cable holder on the RD you don't need the zip tie.

@madmick9205 2 жыл бұрын

I love the concept of the vid for sure. Doesn't make any sense to do this, but great that you just did. great fun:)

@jordantaylorreed 2 жыл бұрын

I work in a bike shop and I'm here to dispel the weird + old-fashioned rumor that certain bikes are "worthy" of certain components. If you love you bike (yes, even if it's aluminum) and you want to put a new + upgraded grouppo on it, go for it. Riding bikes is fun, remember? ✌ (fwiw - i love aluminum frames)

@kentrussell2938 3 ай бұрын

It’s a year later and I just watched this, but I have to comment. When you cut your zip ties, make sure to cut the tail off completely flush. You left a small bit when you trimmed the one holding the DI2 cable at the rear derailleur. It drives vehicle electricians and mechanics crazy because that is like a razor waiting to slice your hand open when you reach in to do work.

@bogilvie 3 ай бұрын

Your 100% , as an electrician can't tell you how many cuts I've gotten from those little bits left after somebody used wire cutters instead of zip tie cutters.

@Axel17 2 жыл бұрын

I love that color!

@rhobson 2 жыл бұрын

Really interested on where the weight savings came from. My bet is on the wheels-tires-inner tubes? I'm currently doing something similar, but much more reasonable (and budget friendly). Started with a Triban 520 (alu frame with carbon fork, rim brake edition), already bought a 11-28 cassete, 105 brakes, latex tubes, Vittoria Corsa tires, and am waiting for the carbon wheelset to arrive to switch things up.

@johnlantz7278 2 жыл бұрын

Components ,parts in stock,cassettes are like all parts now still on the list.sooner or not I’ll be glad when the new parts arrive.I’m planing to build my first bike by spec this winter .the content helps save the money on parts an making bad choices in group sets gets costly thanks.

@ethangodridge6833 2 жыл бұрын

A job well done.

@carl_the_newt7883 2 жыл бұрын

I upgraded my Cannondale R400 Triple to Shimano 105s and I absolutely love it.

@1000750 2 жыл бұрын

Final presentation Ollie does Big almost Big come on man 😂😂

@veriest1 Жыл бұрын

"Don't needlessly upgrade things if they're working fine." Oh, like this whole bikes probably was? 🤣🤣🤣

@backyard_bicycless 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Bar angle is a little funky though

@FluffyMeowington 2 жыл бұрын

I went from well-maintained rim-brakes and Tiagra to 12spd Ultegra DI2 with hydraulic disc after yet another near-collision with another rider due to my braking distance being like 25 meters in the flat. It's a difference of night and day, purely in the braking department. Of course comparing apples and apples that have gone bad, but my point is that I mainly wanted to upgrade for convenience (no more changing brake lines) and safety, and both were super worth it imo.

@userkmunhwaock 2 жыл бұрын

Just a few years ago I went on a bit of a spree of building / rebuilding a bunch of bikes of varying quality with Ultegra and was always extremely pleased with the results and felt it was worth it to optimize the capabilities of the frames (including some chromoly steel and aluminum). But! that was when you could easily find a whole mechanical 11-speed Ultegra 6800 groupset online for like $700…. Fast forward to the present and the ROI calculus is far different.

@rev_dude 2 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile 105 Di2

@userkmunhwaock 2 жыл бұрын

@@rev_dude Precisely!

@shaunowen5829 2 жыл бұрын

Latex inner tubes and faster tyres couldn't agree with you more. 1 punc in 2 years , smooth and very comfortable, only downside is you have to pump them back up virtually every time you ride.

@ericpmoss 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent approach. I like carbon wonderbikes as much as anyone, but sweet components on an old steel frame that fits me perfectly is a perfect solution for me.

@truthseeker8483 2 жыл бұрын

A DI2 cable could be externally routed within a piece of tubing or heat shrink insulation for older bikes.

@TheRainmanBachelor Жыл бұрын

Don’t zip tie the cable to the seatstay. Take the RD off and make a small section of inner tube to go over the mesh hanger. Pass the cable through that and then into the mech. Then put the mech back on.

@reyreymtz 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and great work!!

@The1trueDave 2 жыл бұрын

11:25 that's pretty useful but it must be so hard to remember, shifting a completely different way when you're up on the hoods! I just know I'd be upshifting when I meant to downshift all the time!

@MP-th4nx 2 жыл бұрын

Great series ..... well done

@gcntech 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DJchr15tian 2 жыл бұрын

It would have been nice to measure the differences in performance before and after the upgrade... thanks for entertaining with this series 👍🏻

@kayy-03 2 жыл бұрын

That's probably gonna be the part 3

@lesley9888 2 жыл бұрын

this is great

@demand61 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve also made an interesting point for people shopping for a new bike. When given the choice should you: A. Buy high end frame and lower spec parts (potentially to upgrade over time) B. Buy value frame with higher end spec (what you’ve built now, although Dura Ace is extreme in performance and price) I think for most people B makes most sense. The current value frame is already really really good

@Millicente 2 жыл бұрын

As Ollie said at the start, once they get a hold of 105. So many people were up in arms and upset about them putting dura ace on it as if GCN robbed them of their own dura ace to use it. Such silliness.

@karlnorgaard6077 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, handlebars are a great place to start. But those bars? I've not found anything that looks or feels better than FSA compact. When I bought my second hand Pinarello, first thing to go were the factory bars for a set of FSA compacts. One thing I strive to achieve is common contact points on all my bikes. My second bike is a vintage steel Kuwahara touring bike which obviously won't take modern bars. So I made my own stem adaptor to accommodate modern stem and bars. I now have same bars and same saddle on both bikes. It's nice.

@dr.richardmatthews9494 2 жыл бұрын

Ollie, I have a question about building a disc brake vs rim brake wheel. Rim brakes apply force to the rim, then tire and road. Disc brakes apply that force to the hub then spokes then rim and so forth. That means disc brake wheels apply a torque to the hub whereas rim brakes don’t. We often lace front wheels radially, as they don’t take torque like rear wheels…but now they will. Is a different, maybe 2x, lacing pattern recommended? Thanks! Richard

@morten9972 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 😍😍😍

@iwng54 Жыл бұрын

amazing video

@alyoshakaramazov8469 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. But I've found the latex inner tube is a good upgrade, but going full tubeless is better, especially if you ride over rough roads.

@user-cx2bk6pm2f Жыл бұрын

To say the crankset must follow the number of speeds in the rear is conservative, no? The front mech and chanring is probably the most tolerant of mixing and matching. I've used 11-speed front crankset with 9-speed rear cassette/derailleur and it worked great.

@derekmccord3798 2 жыл бұрын

This is an upgrade step that someone could do, they could put the dura ace stuff on their aluminum bike. Then after they acquire more funds they can transplant the group set to a Carbon frame. I like this series a lot.

@michalnoga8460 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see also information about original price of bike and price of components, thanks. I look forward to ep. 3 🙂

@jeremypritchard569 2 жыл бұрын

First you break into Alex's shed and then you steal his groupset! 😀 . Bike looks great Ollie.

@gcntech 2 жыл бұрын

Don't tell him!

@douglasloudon3432 2 жыл бұрын

Cable breaks can be repaired any where. In the middle of nowhere cable easy to repair.

@littleduckschildcare120 Жыл бұрын

Ollie’s as high as an alpaca in Nepal. Love it.

@RBStriker 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I feel so much better riding with my stem NOT slammed, seeing Ollie doesn't see is as an upgrade either :D I'll never forget Hank sawing of those fork steerer tubes xD

@GSYdrums 2 жыл бұрын

If you do a follow up with a 105 upgrade, I’d love to see a step-by-step how to fit the major components

@Miguelomatriz 2 жыл бұрын

Such a nice videoseries 💃🏼🕺🏼🥳

@paullubcke8554 2 жыл бұрын

Just a tip with the zip ties. Cut them flush as are very sharp especially when exposed to UV and are cut crooked.

@richardharris8538 2 жыл бұрын

I file the sharp ends.

@MrAndrewClaycomb 2 жыл бұрын

If you twist the ends off instead of cutting them off, they aren’t sharp.

@williamko4751 2 жыл бұрын

Just gave you a 'like'. Yes, pls do a show with standard 105, don't even need di.

@Flexo_l 2 жыл бұрын

Now the last thing to change is to new Canyon ultimate frame and its finished 😅

@kidShibuya 2 жыл бұрын

I doubt the frame makes much of a difference to a bike to be honest.

@whatwelearned 2 жыл бұрын

@@kidShibuya uwotm8

@jacklalalaful 2 жыл бұрын

Those "upgraded" handlebars look ghastly, such an antiquated look.

@two-eyedRoy 2 жыл бұрын

I'mma cringe and wince at those C50s. I get why (sponsorship n such), but you can save ~100g, 1/3 off the price for 120kg rated, UCI approved, bombproof 49mm carbon, DB units. Not even delving into Chinese products. That saved $1,200AUD could then be sunk back into further weight weenie-ing and replacing the horrendous stock saddle (I lasted all of 20min on it before the desire to yeet it over the moon into a recycling bin overrode me). Enjoy going for a roll Ollie, that frame is actually quite a delight. I'm hesitantly looking forward to getting out on mine after a horrendous 2 weeks of Covid, am feeling like I've the lungs of an asthmatic chain smoking hamster... fingers crossed that's not so. At least i don't need to peak in 6 weeks for the World Champs on my doorstep (Literally!)

@TryboBike 2 жыл бұрын

Routing Di2 cable on the inside of the seatstay is brave.

@georgegould1385 2 жыл бұрын

Their is a little clip in the new 12 speed group set pack that should allow you to clip the wire to the rear mech, so you’d at least be able to get rid of one of those cable ties.

@davecech4741 2 жыл бұрын

I think a properly sized handlebar relative to what is comfortable for your body is more important than trying to eke out some small aero performance benefit.

@jascollinscork 2 жыл бұрын

Great video enjoyed watching it!!! But did Olly change his hoodie to grey for doing the mechanical work then Black/navy to talk about what “work he had done” 👍🏻😂

@D-enson 2 жыл бұрын

Put dura ace on the eurobike

@davidkeogh268 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. What latex tubes are they exactly?,,,and are they valve etensions?

@srjnrwyn 2 жыл бұрын

cool 😎, now try the Eurobike full upgrade 😂

@gcntech 2 жыл бұрын

What would you do to the Eurobike?

@srjnrwyn 2 жыл бұрын

@@gcntech I would put a carbon fork on it, a dura ace groupset, with those cool wheels, and compare the difference in weight performance etc, it would be cool if Ollie Bridgewood tried it and explained the improvements 😎 , maybe a rematch, eurosuperbike vs a real superbike 🥰🥰

@frederickstaana1269 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see if its a viable option to save some cash for a cheaper frame and see if how far the frame development has evolved

@cccycling5835 Жыл бұрын

I’m still considering upgrading my 2020 Allez Claris with 105. I’ve already got really nice 11 sp compatible wheels (Hunt Aero Superdura) and the frame is still in amazing shape after 5000 miles and lots of mountain descents. I am absolutely curious if $600 is worth it since 8sp has been fine. I’m leaning towards yes, because I don’t have the $3500 they’re asking for a Tarmac 105.

@arvindmahendran 2 жыл бұрын

Could you show us how you fitted the di2 battery. You also said not to hang the di2 wire outside the frame but you did just that. How does that work?

@dudeflynn2781 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a canyon endurace AL about 3 years ago right before Covid with 105 groupset. It was a great deal about 1600-1700 from canyon ordered over the phone and they gave me a discount. Anyway I’m thinking of upgrading the wheels, seat post and possibly handlebars and stem. I’m keeping my aluminum frame because I weigh 265lbs and think that’s too much for carbon. Do you think I’m upgrading too much ? Since I didn’t spend much to begin with??

@rwelsh938 2 жыл бұрын

If you want the best you have to go super record fella

@galenkehler 2 жыл бұрын

I did an upgrade like this. Bought a cheaper bike, upgrade the wheels, then groupset, saddle and handlebars, and the frameset. Ended up with a much nicer bike.

@akhildamu017 2 жыл бұрын

That one pair of break pad might cost my whole bike. 😂😂😂

@uYukira 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of an entry leveled bike with dura ace but I've been wanting to see an upgrade on the eurobike

@HShango 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, eurobike is terrible

@uYukira 2 жыл бұрын

@@HShango I know it is terrible but that's why I wanted to see an upgraded eurobike lol

@frankchan5547 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, understand the concept of putting top of line groupset on basic frame, which will, lo and behold, likely ride like a basic bike frame with a top of line groupset? The point is if you can afford top of line groupset, you almost certainly can afford a new frame too. In other words, the concept is interesting but in real world, few cyclists would sensibly pay for a separate top of line groupset (not an issue if you have a sponsor) relative to the value of the frame, when new frame built up already will be less expensive.

@mathewrose2951 2 жыл бұрын

I had a great carbon bike from 2014 with 10 sp DuraAce 7900. Parts started to get hard to find, so I upgraded in 2019 to 11sp 9100 as I wasn't ready to part with the frame. I put the old DuraAce on my son's bike. Two years later, in 2021, I ordered an Oltre XR4 frameset and will continue with that bike for probably 5 more years until 11sp gets hard to source and I decide to upgrade to 12sp and put the 9100 on my trainer bike.

@eliasverstappe692 2 жыл бұрын

Were the cranks bolts tightened before screwing in the "preload" axle bolt? Is that not the wrong order of operations?

@vashstampede8523 2 жыл бұрын

For the price of Dura-Ace wheels and a complete di2 groupset, you can buy a very good new carbon bike with very good wheels and a proper groupset (105 or Ultegra). And the most important thing because we are not professionals it's not about the bike and bike spec, it's all about power in your legs.

@vanjagrcevic1395 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. For as amateurs its all about power in your legs. 95% of the audience, including the Gcn promoter are ordinary amateurs and are not able to produce power and maintain high speeds for a long time like profesionals in order to feel the benefits of high-performance equipment. For example, I ride an alloy bike (Bmc teammachine alr) with a Sora 2x9 groupset and alloy wheels. I tried a carbon bike with carbon wheels and Ultegra di2 on my favorite route and I had a better average speed of 0.6kmh. Is it worth investing 2.5-3.5k euros to have a better average speed of 0.6kmh. I doubt it. As long as there are sheep, there will be wool. 😆

@davidballagh137 2 жыл бұрын

How much of the weight saving is just from the wheels? Would be good to know how much weight savings there is just from upgrading the groupset since upgrading groupset + wheels all at the same time is very costly.

@kidkarbon4775 2 жыл бұрын

Spinning a crank not underload could be symptomatic of loose fitting bearing, lack of grease and a multiple of things. It's not representative of the quality of the BB.

@oliverbridgewood3929 2 жыл бұрын

it was greased and properly fitted! It's just a really nice BB!

@johnbevan7622 Жыл бұрын

Could you have put the battery cable for the rear mech into a brake cable and routed it internally and not had the tape and cable tie?

@luukrutten1295 2 жыл бұрын

The next upgrade. Shorter black valve extenders

@leonbroekx 2 жыл бұрын

Ollie, you now have some holes in the frame where the shiftingcables used to go. What is the best thing to do with that? I upgraded my TT bike to Di2, but these holes must be causing some unwanted airflow. Should I put some kind of putty / filler into this? #AskGCNTech

@lmc333 2 жыл бұрын

I see Ollie, i like already.... i just can't subscribe again and again since i already have

@quijadriss7650 2 жыл бұрын

I may have missed where this frame was sourced, but there seems to be a rather significant dent on the left side in the down tube near the bb. I know that some frames have crimps in certain places, maybe I just didn't get a good look.

@markkiely9273 2 жыл бұрын

There is already a 105 group set on this bike to buy on the canyon website 😂🚲

@mathewjames4137 2 жыл бұрын

My best justification for Di2 is the ability to hammer the chain down to the small ring on the hill with plenty of torque on the crankset. Mechanical front derailiers push the chain down with a spring and too much torque can stop it moving the chain resulting in you grinding to a halt on that steep hill. Di2 used a motor to go up and down the rings. Also the sound of the front derailier especially as its trimming, but it would be childish to get excited about that. wouldn't it?