My Custom ELLIS Strada! BIKE CHECK! and Outer Shell bags - A HANDMADE frenzy! Deep dive bike flex!

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My Custom ELLIS Strada! BIKE CHECK! and Outer Shell bags - A HANDMADE frenzy! Deep dive bike flex!

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Watch me show off all the amazing details of my custom, handmade Ellis Strada endurance road bike as it gets a new set of handmade bags from Outer Shell! Ever wonder how 11 speed FRICTION bar end shifting works with a 9sp Shimano rear derailleur on a 11/34 cassette and a 30/46 crankset? NO? Weird! I'm gonna break it down for you anyway!
00:00 Introductions
02:07 Friction 11 Speed explained
02:28 Custom Ellis Strada Bike Check!
09:41 Outer Shell bike bags!
12:55 I found a kitty in a pocket!
13:55 Bike overview with bags installed
15:13 Outro
Outer Shell Bags - outershell.com/
‪@outershell‬
Ellis Cycles - www.elliscycle...
Russ's Uno Shifter that makes this all so much easier - ‪@PathLessPedaledTV‬
My Wife's AWARD WINNING NOVEL! (print, kindle and audiobook!)
STILL TRUE by Maggie Ginsberg - amzn.to/3uSBGbn
My favorite TOOLS and JUICES and stuff!
Hozan JIS Drivers - amzn.to/3TqIqYj
Hozan BB Pliers - amzn.to/3REHMFb
Hozan Cable Cutter - amzn.to/3tc2zH1
Pledge Polish - amzn.to/3TiI0TV
Dawn PowerWash - amzn.to/4ak8KJS
Tri Flow Bottle - amzn.to/41lHxST
Tri Flow Can - amzn.to/3REsJvc
Finish Line One-Step - amzn.to/3uWkWjH
Finish Line Speed Degreaser - amzn.to/3GDNxga
Bondhus Allen Keys - amzn.to/41jd9Zo
Park Tool Grease - amzn.to/4afWbz7
Hozan Spoke Threader - amzn.to/3TF3s5R

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@alistairs8495 4 ай бұрын

I can confirm that bar-end shifters make for very intuitive gear changes. The feel of lever angle in relation to the bar makes it easy to get very accurate shifts without too much conscious effort.

@godfellas483 8 ай бұрын

Why not make it ten? "But, this one Shifts to Eleven".......: Nice work! That bike looks like it will give you lots of smiles per kilometer...😎

@spyrosg3172 Ай бұрын

The friction shifting explanation on this blew my mind. I couldn't believe it -- but I had an easy way to test it immediately. 8-9 years ago, I decided that I had to have a 26" "retro"-built, steel all-terrain bike and I had to have thumb shifters on it. Remembering how fiddly the 3x5 friction-only setup was on my childhood Peugeot U.S. Express ATB, I ended up buying a pair of Dura-Ace 3x9 bar-end shifters, plus pods to turn them into thumbies. The set probably cost me around $110-120 to set up (Microshift's dedicated thumbies either didn't exist then or I missed them). Pretty expensive, but it works great. So after watching THIS video, I got on the bike, flipped the right lever to friction-only mode, and just went for a quick ride. UNBELIEVABLE!!! I'd say it worked perfectly about 9 out of 10 shifts. When it wasn't perfect, a tap on the lever was all it took to sort it out! I had to laugh. I could have spent $10 or less on the cheapest Chinese pair of friction-only shifters, and I would have pretty much the same functionality as my Gucci setup! Oh well

@MachineLevene 8 ай бұрын

Whaaat? No “dork disk” …but but 😆

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

Yeah yeah yeah lol

@holdorf333 3 ай бұрын

Came to the comments to post this, was clearly beaten to the punch lol

@RiverCat999 8 ай бұрын

Suggestion: Use transparent adhesive tape to protect your paint. Your frame and paint are beautiful. It would be a shame to mar it with wear and tear from the bags. Just sayin'.... That bike is a work of art. Thanks for the video.

@dalj4362 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, and use tape that hasn't got strong adhesive, or you will pull the clear coat off when you remove it. That's what I did. Electrical tape is probably the best.

@RolandRides 8 ай бұрын

Greetings from Germany! I'm riding a Patria Trondheim steel bike hand made in Leopoldshöhe (near Bielefeld) using standard CrMo tubing (by Poppe + Potthoff, also based in North Rhine-Westphalia). I've the same front light (BUMM IQ-X) but a vintage SRAM DualDrive 2 gearing. A nice mix of one-by and internal hub (24 speeds) which was made in Schweinfurt, Germany around 16 years ago and offers a range comparable to Rohloff. Sadly SRAM discontinued the product and all production in Germany, yet stillt their R&D department is based here. For brakes I've the Magura HS11/HS33 hydraulic rim brakes which are still very popular (also made in Germany) but sadly there is no brake handle option for drop bars/"race bikes". My bags are from German brand Ortlieb and Vaude. My rack is from Racktime/Tubus, the fenders are "bluemels" as well as the bottle cages - both from SKS, Made in Germany. I rode the bike this year for almost 10.000km outside.

@joelkton1 7 ай бұрын

Kitties!!❤

@BricelynTowne 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful bicycle.

@Overland_eXploits_Oklahoma 7 ай бұрын

What a work of art.

@Mr2fiveone 7 ай бұрын

That is a work of art! Beautiful!!

@08janhall 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful classic bike! Congrats!

@blue2824 6 ай бұрын

Well color me jealous. That has to be the absolute most beautiful bike I’ve ever seen! Roy Auburn, WA.

@teddgram 8 ай бұрын

After having a small seat bag for tools/spares and a top tube bag to hold my wallet, phone, etc, I finally made a 1/2 frame bag. Total game changer. It's the only bag I have on my daily driver now.

@ChuckHarris-go5nz 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful bike just missing a pet trailer for The Gregor!

@MachineLevene 8 ай бұрын

Also, love your channel, bud. Congrats on the growth. You deserve it. Entertaining, educational, and, at times, very hilarious. Has it all.

@burmajones803 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. I had a Fuji Touring with the bar end shifters, and once I got used to them, I loved them. That bike got stolen though, and I replaced it with a bike eith index shifters. Don't like them as much. I find myself shifting in the wrong direction sometimes. Never did that with my Fuji.

@josephclarke6075 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous bike!

@Primifluous 8 ай бұрын

Just about a perfect modern/retro road bike. I personally would've gone with 110/74 cranks just because I can't stand hunting for chainrings when co-ops are full of that standard, but...this bike is about balls to the wall componentry so I respect the choice ;) Honestly, funny how similar our taste in bikes are, I've been hemming and hawing over what my custom bike would be...and it includes just about damn near every choice you made for it.

@77gmcnut 8 ай бұрын

Sweet bike. Color is very similar to my Specialized Expedition.

@dragoschisavu 8 ай бұрын

What a beauty is she! Also be careful at those frame straps to not rub the paint off. My seattube strap got a little mud underneath and from the vibrations it scratched the paint a little 😅

@nofahz 4 ай бұрын

❤Beautiful. I dream of riding an Ellis. Dave is my favorite builder

@vernerjuliussen2071 8 ай бұрын

Thx for the "9-speed derailleur" tip. 🔥🤙 Also really love this bike. 🙌 But why not a bar with more "flair"?🤔

@billywood9717 8 ай бұрын

You outdid yourself with this one! An absolute beautifully crafted bicycle. So damn pretty, I'd be scared to ride it but you don't buy a antique Bentley just to keep it parked in the garage. This is superior! Congrats to you an my new favorite bike channel!!

@rattmich 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful bike. How enjoyable it must have been to work with a builder and put together a bike customized just the way you want it. ❤❤❤

@riskyrax 8 ай бұрын

A beauty. I have an 86 Fuji Sagres with suntour downtube shifters R index or what I always called a slot shifter and L friction. They are still my fave love that feel when it drops right into place 👌

@jasondrennen1197 7 ай бұрын

That bike is a work of art, beautiful

@Kelekona_808 8 ай бұрын

I aspire to be able to build my own bike in the future. For now I'm happy watching you realize a dream build and hear all the explanations for your choices.

@thellester 8 ай бұрын

The frame is clearly gorgeous, but I would have missed everything else this bike has if you hadn’t given us this tour of it. Thanks!

@HomieG-fl9wk 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous bike. I really like the attention to detail. Heirloom material.

@roadkill_toronto 8 ай бұрын

Great bag but the moment you load the bar bag it wont sit right. I know because i own one as well. If you use the d-rings on the side it works a lot better. The same bar mount straps work, but, serious riding and sweating leads to the d rings rusting and “damaged” my enve carbon areo af bars. Actually looks awesome because there is somehow rust stains on my carbon bars, underneath where no one except mechanics notice. I removed the d rings and now use nano volé straps. They fit super snug in the existing d ring loop and are quicker to remove but more importantly mount, especially if tired. The bag is amazing. My first experience with its water-proofness was accidentally popping open a beer in my haste to pack it, in my bedroom. It did not spill a drop. Load cans facing up, Not sideways! There are also secret pockets inside the outside pockets! One that fits dollar bills and basically hide’s your cash in plain sight. I added velcro closures for the “lid” and turned mine around. The straps where you mounted to the bars on mine now instead can be used to strap a tent or chair or thermos too. Instant coffee has never been so good! Or instant! Couple twists and no unpacking or re packing a stove, or cup, or anything!

@edalexander938 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful bike. Enjoy the ride.

@HamShazam23 8 ай бұрын

"It planes perfectly for me." I haven't heard anyone use the word "plane" in this sense on youtube ever. The first and only place I've heard it in common use was the Bridgestone owners bunch email list serve. I think you would be on the right track to do a whole video on the topic of whether or not, or how, a bike planes. To, me it's the quality I'm looking for in my builds, and the most elusive in that it is nebulous to define. Thanks BikeFarmer !

@bikenraider99 8 ай бұрын

Digging the build, especially the little dynamo and light. I just switched to a dynamo and can't believe I didn't break bread sooner on it!

@PopInCycles 8 ай бұрын

Wow… beautiful bike man, love the friction shifter dura ace, must of upset a few people..

@fmphotooffice5513 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Big fan of beauty with function.

@thesouthbaybikerider 8 ай бұрын

Your bikes are always top notch…!

@garywatson375 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful bike, Andy. About the bags, their size, streamline style, and color really compliment your bike. They even look like they could've been a factory option. Well done

@Brother_Pugz 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful and sweet bike, cup of coffee for the great content! Appreciate the humor in your videos. Don't have enough land to be a bike farmer.. I'm more of a bike gardener....LOL .. In any stead, may your channel increase sir!

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@pentiuman 6 ай бұрын

3:35 "I DON'T LIKE TO WORK HARD ON BICYCLES!" Aha, you admit it. Well, they won't fix themselves!

@dewittlunsford2527 8 ай бұрын

Just a beautiful bike and I can tell how much you love it 👍I would too.

@bikesandbeyond618 8 ай бұрын

that paint color on the bike is impressive. classy, but looks fast - sorta like Elanor from Gone in 60 Seconds.... beautiful bike.

@havefunandbikestuff 8 ай бұрын

Now thats a machine of beauty. I did always wonder what was the best bechanical derailleur system before all this di2 digital stuff and click shift integrated stuff took hold. Good to see that classic stuff in its tuned glory. What a beaut 👌 farm on!

@sveablu 8 ай бұрын

You are up to 17k subs. Wow. I started when you were well under 1k, not long ago. You are doing something right. I have liked every one of your vids, because I relate somehow. Keep going!

@floriankronert6133 8 ай бұрын

Great video and beautiful bike. Funny how often you people in the comments mention to save it from scratches. I was like that before too, but after all, bicycles are there to be used and once you use something, it will be visible sooner or later. If these scratches annoy you so much, you could try finding piece with the concept „beausage“. Basically something getting prettier by wear signs. It shows what this thing has gone through with you. Nice concept I‘d say. Greetings from Germany :)

@roberthunter5398 8 ай бұрын

That's a fine looking bike.😊

@stevekelly6544 8 ай бұрын

Super nice rig, I would love to build a high quality mechanical shifting, rim brake, Steel road bike in the future…

@JustMikeH 8 ай бұрын

Sweet ride! That came our really nice!

@Musical_Man_Guitar 8 ай бұрын

That is one beautiful bicycle.

@two_thick_scoops 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful build. I have the Outer Shell saddle bag and handlebar bag myself and love them.

@johnnydoe66 8 ай бұрын

It's definitely a gorgeous ride! I am currently experimenting with a 26" wheeled "gravel" build out of a 1998 mtn bike frame. I am currently running a 1 x 7, 7 spd cassette, derailleur, and chain with a 12 spd 1x crankset (off my mtb hardtail) and a 6 spd thumb shifter converted to friction mode.

@trishaleaver3581 7 ай бұрын

Been looking for a way to use some Suntour pro thumb shifters. Was thinking something similar. Also using some wing bars to make it Uber comfortable.

@johnnydoe66 7 ай бұрын

@trishaleaver3581 Bars are definitely a personal preference thing. I am trying out a Taiwanese copy of the Origin8 Strongbow bar (most likely manufactured in the same place) with some ESI silicone bar tape which is super thick instead of traditional mtb grips. So far it feels good, but I haven't had the chance to give them a long distance ride. I also have a set of mtb riser bars cut to 740mm and my try them with a set of bar end extensions mounted inboard of the controls, sorta Velo Orange "Crazy bars" like.

@marcussoininen2084 8 ай бұрын

Eh, I'd place the 105 5700 deraileurs over those. 50-34-22 triple and a 11-36 cassette. Microshift indexed barends hold their tune and shifting is effortless, just as quick but I can actually pick where to shift without effort. Shifting by ear, just I listen to the lever instead of the grinding chain :-P

@drvoxmentat 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous bike! Thanks.

@trishaleaver3581 7 ай бұрын

Nice bike! Your choices are very retro. (Retro grouch maybe?)🎉 un anodized components are very hip right now 😀

@mikesilvey2386 8 ай бұрын

Love the old school look !!!! What a beautiful bike, the components you chose are first class ! What great content !!!! You do such a good job sharing your experience and knowledge. I always pick up some new tricks from you . I have a question about your Park repair stand clamp . Is that red clamp an aftermarket clamp and if so where can I get one ?

@tonyalewis9053 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful bike.

@jeffandersen6233 8 ай бұрын

I'm at a loss for words. But I'll say I really like the bike of course but that it was all done in WI is awesome. I had no idea about Ellis Cycles (but as much as I would love a custom frame I couldn't afford it). Nice nod to Russ and his appreciation for simple functional components. Now I wonder if I could go to a 9 speed cassette with friction shifters on my early 80s Trek with its 6 speed f/w? New wheels would be a lot cheaper for me. Inspiring video.

@escapenguin 8 ай бұрын

Wow. That's beautiful. I love the ratcheting shifters and the sparkly gray. This is what I wish my old Motobecane was... shifting was pure misery on it. I also like that half-frame bag a lot and the way the seat-tube one expands. I recently bought a top tube bag for my Thunder from ROGOV (Made in Ukraine) and it's impressive too.

@gwgorham 3 ай бұрын

Have you thought of putting on clear frame protector on there so the bags dont scratchnuo the paint? Would be a shame that pretty paint.

@bkefrmr 3 ай бұрын

I have

@fancytyme 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous frame and build. I'm really interested in your thoughts on the Velogical. I have hub dynamos on a bunch of bikes but I'd really like to try one of those out. RIP True Temper (for bikes, anyway). Man, what a bummer. My Waterford-built Milwaukee road bike has a (less fancy) TT tubeset and I just love it. I use a 2x11 Campy Athena setup on that frame with DT shifters. I think I'm going to try your "9 speed RD / 11 speed cassette" build on a Heron I'm building up next year.

@pentiuman 6 ай бұрын

At 13:56 the brake levers look like the back of ladies' high heel shoes.

@nismo96 8 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful build. Thanks for sharing this with us. Have you thought about using helicopter tape to protect the frame from the bags dulling the paint job?

@chrislang7146 8 ай бұрын

I’ve always loved the Silver shifters. Would be nice to find some NOS Suntour though. Yes they are buttery smooth like I remember the Suntour shifters being way back when. I’m using the Silver shifters with a rapid rise XT rear derailleur on my Toyo built Atlantis. If you find it have any rapid rise rear retailers, try it on your Atlantis (if you’re not already using them). Great for having to shift under power going up a steep hill. I bet it’s difficult to choose which bike you want to ride. Lol.

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

I’ll be replacing the top tube on my Toyo Rambouillet (this week maybe?). I’m thinking I might put canti bosses on it. Might have to go rapid rise just because, you know…

@markschmalenberger8301 8 ай бұрын

Have you ever ridden half step with 😂a granny ring? I had a 50/46 with a granny, it had more increments in gear inches between mid 70s 100" than any other combo with a double. That's where the small gains up and down are really needed.

@Alistair_Spence 8 ай бұрын

Good video, and great attention to detail in the build as usual. Could you go into a bit more detail about why you chose the 9 speed derailleur, over a 10 or 11 speed version? I feel like there's something I'm not quite understanding there. Thanks.

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

I can’t explain it intelligently. Google It.

@Alistair_Spence 8 ай бұрын

@@bkefrmr I did take a quick look on the old google before I posted my comment but I didn't see anything obvious for an answer. I'll dig a little deeper and figure it out. Cheers.

@FRobot-rx4kz 8 ай бұрын

Why do only 9spd derailleurs work in this arrangement? I thought 10 speed shimano road stuff has the same pull-ratio?

@ehounshell 8 ай бұрын

I have the same Q

@mikefernandez9551 8 ай бұрын

Wasn’t Serotta based in Saratoga, NY? That’s out East. The bike is a beauty

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

Yeah. I had my signals crossed on that one!

@WitchyKatz 2 ай бұрын

That bike is too nice! I would be tempted to hang it on the wall as art so I don't chip it or something.

@markmartello 8 ай бұрын

Nice bike!

@JamesBargar 8 ай бұрын

Noticed the way the front wheel is spoked....all inside mounting and radial. What is the advantage??

@lucafwn 8 ай бұрын

That bike is a thing of beauty! And I did not know that there was such a thing as a rim dynamo. It surely gives me some ideas. On the subject. Any particular reason for preferring a rim dynamo to a dynamo hub?

@StereoDiscoShit 8 ай бұрын

Beauty!

@rodforney7184 8 ай бұрын

Nice like the explanation on why you chose to go the direction you did and what you like about friction shifting. I haven’t used bags before as I am one of those cyclist types that ruins everything 😂, but is it a concern that the Velcro straps + dirt might mess up your paint?

@ksgriffiths1 8 ай бұрын

I love the bike. May never be able to afford a custom frame but I am working on a custom build using a Surly frame. Just curious, what is the bar tape? I like the leather appearance.

@tomalcolm 4 ай бұрын

Can’t believe how high you’ve set your front der.

@doughorner5730 8 ай бұрын

You forgot to mention those $500 Rene Hearse cranks! Not really my thing but nice bike! I know you don't want to be one but you're a cyclist BikeFarmer!

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

I’m a bicycle guy who likes to ride them not a cyclist who likes bicycles 😉

@Ram-pc9ts 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous bike

@kris2435 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic build ❤ Weight without the bags? Thanks for sharing 👍 Ps. my “sunday” ride is a ferrari red steel Schrøder built in Copenhagen, Denmark. Im running Campa. Veloce

@pentiuman 6 ай бұрын

At 6:17, the rim dynamo powered light proves you're stuck in the 1970's (as some of us are). AND, it's NOT wireless to boot! SMH

@tblakemusic 8 ай бұрын

Hey BikeFarmer! Lovely build here. While watching you shift through the gears, I had a thought about chain line for wide-range doubles/bailout gears. Is it best practice to use a bottom bracket that centers the chainline between the two chainrings, or would it make more sense to center the outer chainring for the chainline, since you’ll usually be using the larger chainring? Personal preference maybe??

@DIY-uz2ye 7 ай бұрын

I like how you routed the bar end shifting cable housing all the way to the top of the handlebars for a cleaner look instead of the traditional way of looping around from the drops. I heard the former method can compromise the shifting because it bends the cable too much. Is there a know-how to accomplish this, or do you simply find it to be false?

@MnBicycleCommuter 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful frame, wonderful build. I’d love to have an Ellis….oops, I already do (that’s it in my profile pic).

@bkefrmr 7 ай бұрын

Nnnnnmniiiiiiiiicccccccceeeeeee

@MnBicycleCommuter 7 ай бұрын

It’s Ellis frame #8 built in 2008. I’ve had many years of amazing rides on my Ellis. I’m sure you have many rides on your Ellis ahead of you. That’s exciting.

@deltafour1212 8 ай бұрын

More cat cameos, please.

@shunsche 7 ай бұрын

awesome bike. what's your experience with the velogical dyanamo so far? I very recently put one on my commuter bike, very similar compact setup like yours just short wires to the same headlight. just didn't get to ride it much yet.

@1969Rake 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful bike, simply gorgeous build. I love all the choices in this build, but I do find a bit of a disconnect. Your shop and YT are all about the resurrection of old bikes for general use.

@joelweinberger3695 8 ай бұрын

No dork disc? WTH? Thought you were a fan.

@AlluringOpera 4 ай бұрын

I would very much like to know what kind of handlebar tape you used, or even more what kind you would recommend. An affiliate link would even not be unwelcome!

@maciejzielinski4033 8 ай бұрын

From my experience, this drivetrain needs a longer cage RD. this hanger extension is not the best solution. Just get that long pull friction shifter and a silver grx RD perhaps. Edit: you might even have the 11s chain jump off of the RD pulley wheels, jam in there and have it wreck the RD + the hanger and possibly even the frame! take care

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

YOU SHOULD BUILD YOUR OWN BIKE LIKE THAT BRO

@rattmich 8 ай бұрын

@bkefrmr 😄 love it!

@allenjanes5976 8 ай бұрын

Cats rule! Dogs drool!

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

I think I agree

@BillSmithPerson 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful bike. What made you choose the rim-mounted dynamo instead of a dynamo hub? To be honest I didn’t know they still made rim-mounted models.

@ehounshell 8 ай бұрын

My guess from what he said is that way you don't have the drag of the hub dynamo for all the miles you ride in the light. I think with LEDs you get enough light from the bottle dynamo.

@No_ReGretzky99 4 ай бұрын

What's a good bag that I can strap onto my mountain bike?? Not like a saddle pouch or anything but just something I can strap on and hold a few items???

@philipbyrne3037 8 ай бұрын

Are you trying to make me insanely jealous?❤

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

Yes. Yes I am.

@rondvivre3636 7 ай бұрын

Have you connected a meter to the VELOGICAL?

@bkefrmr 7 ай бұрын

No. I know there’s a whole thing about it running too hot, but I’m not sure it comes into play here. The translated explanation doesn’t compute for me. Do you understand it?

@rondvivre3636 7 ай бұрын

@@bkefrmr I'm curious about open circuit (light disconnected) voltage at various road speeds. I'm also curious about current draw from the light in Amps (or milliAmps). The bottle dynamos of old were LOUD and draggy, but they were dependable and inexpensive, I'd love a fully modernized version. I've barely started research into RC model car brushless motors, I think there may be a useable combination of components already made for that market.

@bkefrmr 7 ай бұрын

@@rondvivre3636 above my pay grade for sure! Love the nerdiness! 👊🏼🤓