The BEST Upgrades You can Do to Your BIKE!

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The BEST Upgrades You can Do to Your BIKE!

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0:00 intro
0:50 upgrades
8:56 removing parts
14:00 BB removal tool
16:50 parts removed
17:47 scale of truth
20:30 installing parts
24:54 didnt see you there
25:39 installing cranks right
27:35 new wheels
29:00 time lapse wheel setup
29:30 tire weight
32:16 wheel weight compared
33:53 sick bike
34:26 final weight svaed
35:33 conclusion

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@immikemx Ай бұрын

Your philosophy on wanting a light bike even if you’re not climbing much and even if you’re a heavier rider represents many of us :)

@snoopyboobs Ай бұрын

It’s dumb, I changed to chasing comfort and my miles and speed went through the roof. I’m down from 215 to 179 and as fast as I was 20 years ago. Running 35mm Rene herse plushies.

@prophetzarquon1922 Ай бұрын

*_All about_* _that Wh/mile._ Even as an XC MTB urban rider, any wasted energy _hurts_ me. Hot take: People are talking up how great lossy-AF hub shifters are & I'm not even happy about the extra drag on 1× layouts! Plus, I don't want to spend >$1K on one proprietary component I'll void the warranty on just by pushing myself a bit.

@danielakerman8241 28 күн бұрын

It don’t make you faster, and it don’t make the bike look better. So, you’re making the bike a bit lighter, and your wallet A LOT lighter… for what? 😂😂

@anderssaxkristoffersen1091 Ай бұрын

I just love your humor 😂😂 “spin test … spin test” 😂😂

@madyogi6164 3 күн бұрын

He's a spin doctor!

@sunshinecycling Ай бұрын

Your laugh at 18:59 reminds me of the laugh from the dad in Back To The Future when it goes back to 1955 and they're sitting at dinner in front of the TV and he laughs at the Honeymooners.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

hahahah

@djdast08 Ай бұрын

Would not expect a Czech brand on this channel even in my wildest dreams haha

@DM-tg8es 8 сағат бұрын

To fix the Ride Now pink stem, get yourself a black sharpie! Worked well for me.

@MainUkraine Ай бұрын

I'm getting sick and tired of people forgetting that lighter bikes accelerate faster out of a corner. As a crit racer on mostly flat courses, people always seem to forget that a lighter bike is not just for climbing but it saves watts out of each corner which is especially good for tail gunning in a race.

@perseverance9888 Ай бұрын

@@MainUkraine thanks man and appreciate your channel you always bring great unbiased bicycle information on so many topics, keep up the good work 👍

@66mikkim Ай бұрын

Nope! Lower rotational mass makes you accelerate faster, so lighter tire, and a lighter rim. Physiks are really simple!

@MainUkraine Ай бұрын

@@66mikkim exactly, that's why Chinese wheels are taking over the wheelset market because they offer aero wheels at lighter weights than western brands. There are wheelsets for under $2k that are 1200 grams or less.

@MainUkraine Ай бұрын

@@66mikkim I run pretty shallow 40m elite drive wheels that are 1250 grams for the wheelset and I notice that I save a considerable amount of watts accelerating out of corners each crit. Instead of doing 600 watts each corner I am getting away with 450 watts on some of these courses. It makes a big difference.

@sergiorivera2007 19 күн бұрын

TPU AND Continental 5000 tires great combination 👍

@GCPerformance18 19 күн бұрын

one of the best

@jamesmckenzie3532 Ай бұрын

We were talking about the weight weenie stuff today. Two pounds is significant. You do need to work on weight, but you can't drop two pounds overnight (unless you are retaining water!)

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

yea it is tough I dont care about weight as much because we are so flat but I love it for bragging lol I do not know why I find it fun, like a hobby

@jamesmckenzie3532 Ай бұрын

@@GCPerformance18 Well you could come out here. We have a mountain that tops out at 9200 feet! I don't worry about weight either, but ceramic bearings are definitely desired.

@Oxibase Ай бұрын

Just take some Lasix. You'll quickly lose some weight. You may go into hypovolemic shock and experience some hypokalemia but you'll be a few pounds lighter.

@fabianmolyneux2308 Ай бұрын

Great vid. Better wheels, tpu tubes, conti tires and a ceramic BB will make a world of difference. You certainly know your meat and potatoes and how to dish em out to perfection. Great advice and worth following every step. Thanks

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

:) thank you so much I am glad you enjoyed

@danielakerman8241 28 күн бұрын

I literally just learned about this bike a week ago and I’m super intrigued. I can’t wait for your full review!

@GCPerformance18 25 күн бұрын

of course!! the bike has been so great!! very nice bike is budget is the main thing and also it can be road or gravel

@M3GRSD Ай бұрын

I too upgraded my Madone SLR to its final evolved form. Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO 60mm, custom 3D printed saddle with 7x9 carbon fiber rails. 140mm rotors front and back (I don't care if braking will be slightly worse) and lighter GP 5000 S TL (was running the GP 5000 AS - All-Season tires which are 50g heavier) I probably could have done more to reduce weight, like a shallower wheelset, titanium bolts, OSPW, Ceramic BB, but I don't wanna go too deep into the rabbit hole of this obsession.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

hell yea!!!

@robbchastain3036 Ай бұрын

Florida has lots of vacation destinations. And now, woohoo, there's the Table of Upgrades. 😀

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Hahahhaa table of upgrades is the destination hot spot

@adammillsindustries. 11 күн бұрын

Totally rad video dude. I prefer threaded BSA English bottom brackets. I have one push fit one. I hope to change them all over to ceramic.

@GCPerformance18 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@ciprian7 Ай бұрын

Hand up who would buy this bike and spend the $$ for upgrades to go from 20lb to 18lb, heavy before and still heavy after

@TheKizersoze13 22 күн бұрын

I am going to be setting up my synapse similar to this

@GCPerformance18 22 күн бұрын

Hell yea!!!

@travispyle2905 Ай бұрын

Pimp my ride... 2024 bike version

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

waitying for MTV to give me a call and for xzibit to hit me up

@Jpearse1 Ай бұрын

Yo we heard you like movies so we put monitors on your stem

@CinnabonMcTasty Ай бұрын

looking forward to hearing how much faster this made you. not holding my breath.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

So much fasterrrr the most fastest

@cyanomical Ай бұрын

Love that Papa John's guy! We're doing it BETTER!

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Hahaha

@reinholdachleitner2069 Ай бұрын

Incredible deal for less than $2500,cool hairstyle you're styling.💯👌🏻🚴‍♂️✌🏻

@freddyatlarge Ай бұрын

Florida ready.... classic! One of the only places I have ridden where I have seen so many tt bikes with drop bars.

@hellekson Ай бұрын

Do you always use the tape on the new wheels even if you are not setting up tubeless?

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

If there are spoke holes you need too. Because those holes can cause punctures. If the rims don’t have spoke holes they no need for rim tape

@eMCee62 Ай бұрын

Samesies here about the Schwaaaaalbles. That cracked me up!

@cperryisnow 27 күн бұрын

Spin test ?? Sick. New sub. Well done !

@GCPerformance18 25 күн бұрын

lmao thanks

@huggcycles1545 Ай бұрын

Grant don't put yourself down you fine figure if a man. I'm 265lbs and i also look at weight 😂. Deep wheels, Conti tyres and TPU tubes gained me over 1mph average on all rides. Best upgrades everyone needs to do, and all for under $1000.

@Silidons91 Ай бұрын

105 di2 full groupo is $1k on merlin cycles lol not $2k. even ultegra 12spd di2 is $1500

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Yea that’s fucked

@chrissmith1569 12 күн бұрын

I have a winspace with Ultegra 12 speed. It would make a nice home for it lol

@cosmostrek2001 Ай бұрын

the smoother the bearings mean more speed. at the indy 500 one cars wheel were spun and went around 3 or 4 times. the fastest car wheel spun and kept going for ever. so the derailleur is impressive.

@ser.academia Ай бұрын

Though GP5000 has restrictions on type/weight of inner tube that should be with... Thank you for all this tips!

@ArdGeal Ай бұрын

Is the 34T rear cog for the occasional bridge you have to cross lol?! With that OSPW you'd surely need a longer chain on a conventional groupset in case you went biggie-big, lucky with Di2 it should prevent cross chaining to that extreme being programmed into the system?

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

I just had this cassette for it at the store so I swapped it out for something stock I usually run a 28

@cosmostrek2001 Ай бұрын

so upgrades cost estimate 1900 dollars or 950 dollars a pound. one could just buy another bike.

@slowcyclist4324 Ай бұрын

But why waste money on another sub mediocre bike, when you could have just one good bike and ride the heck out of it?

@diegoeleazar9154 Ай бұрын

It's optional. 😅

@benhardwick1970 Ай бұрын

Hey Grant, I’ve brought the same wheels but they haven’t arrived yet, do the 32’s lightbulb a lot or are they pretty flush? Great video as always

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

No they fit very nice on there almost flush it’s a really nice fit on there

@benhardwick1970 Ай бұрын

@@GCPerformance18 thanks so much appreciate

@ytb3748 23 күн бұрын

@GC Performance, do you have a website where I can order this bike from? Would you be able to build a size 'Large' from the ground up? and ship it?

@GCPerformance18 22 күн бұрын

send me an email gcperformanceyt@gmail.com

@robertjmillerma1059 Ай бұрын

Nice lookin' bike

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@juliuscaesar4802 20 күн бұрын

Is true that a butyl tube will possibly pop if your set up is rim break because of the heat friction it creates while breaking, Especially going down hill?

@GCPerformance18 19 күн бұрын

the really lightweight tpu tubes have warngings saying due to high heat they can pop, i have never heard of this or seen it but maybe because people take the warning serious

@perseverance9888 Ай бұрын

Thanks great info and is the link you have to buy the bike is bike online correct? Are there a good legit company I've never bought online from them before?

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Yes link is in description. Bikesonline has been around for a long time and same with superior bikes. I think they are incredible value.

@Antoine_Frs Ай бұрын

Holy shit 8.3 kg after those upgrades 😨 There’s no need for disc brakes in Florida, rim brake TCR, 11-28 cassette, same wheels could get close to 7 kg with light finishing kit. Maybe an idea for another build.

@luisa2065 26 күн бұрын

Hey gc what does the ospw do ??? Does it make it lighter ? Does it make the chain faster making your bike fast ??? Can someone explain

@GCPerformance18 26 күн бұрын

ospw makes the chain have less friction which allows for the chain to be pedaled and have more continue momentum

@martinwriley Ай бұрын

Love the videos as always. Had a question about your discount code at bike gen…. Old code no longer works. Will you be offering a new one? Please ;)

@andrewhayes7055 Ай бұрын

How much lighter is ones wallet after? still weighs a ton😅

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Super light

@samuel8590 Ай бұрын

I love the TPU Tubes. Don't think I would ever go tubeless.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

same here

@gebhardt2 14 күн бұрын

What size did you buy and how tall are you? Thanks

@GCPerformance18 14 күн бұрын

It’s a large and I’m 6 foot

@KenKlassen-q9u 11 күн бұрын

I'm fanatical about weight or over a fence I don't know fer sure what the advantage is. Every one talks hill climbing but what about going down the other side.Is it not true that a heavier bike and heavier rubber will coast farther and faster than a lighter one.

@adsali03 Ай бұрын

Are you able to do a video on the new Scott foil RC ?

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Yes I have a customer buying one today

@adsali03 Ай бұрын

@@GCPerformance18 awesome, looking forward to the video :)

@ElRealista. 16 күн бұрын

Wheels, tires, everything else.

@jhayr1987 Ай бұрын

Tf these bots doing in the comment section?😂

@cyclingzen Ай бұрын

Seriously what the hell 😂

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

bro I block them all the time and they keep coming back lol I have no idea

@jmaxson150 Ай бұрын

I had two ride now tubes fail at the seam, only had 45 psi. Never even got to ride them. everything else is sweet.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

I had a bad batch on the first sets I ordered like a year ago, but since then I have not had issues with mine or the ones I sell in my store

@AlexLPs99 Ай бұрын

Yeah, they improved a lot. Old ones used to be very inconsistent

@gc641 Ай бұрын

Well with sponsorship anything is possible, but our mortals can’t afford those expensive upgrades but it was nice to see….ill keep on dreaming

@marcinstyle85 Ай бұрын

105 Di2 cost 1000$ was 2k maybe 3 years ago...

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Not hear in United States. From me ordering di2 from SHIMANO direct in America. It still prices 2k. We got them tariffs over here

@evilflowx Ай бұрын

You're eon the UCI's hit list bro.

@jamesfearn Ай бұрын

No shift issues at the upper or lower gears with the prestacycle cassette?

@MrChippinator Ай бұрын

That bike is a steal at MSRP.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

yea it is an amazing bike for someone looking to upgrade or get a great value just starting into the sport

@starwf07 Ай бұрын

So I was seriously looking at upgrading to TPU tubes, but when I went into a LBS, the guy there said he has seen overwhelmingly negative experiences with them. He said they seem to get more positively rated online, whereas more than half of the TPU tubes he sees people use end up developing flats around the stem. I was initially kind of excited about the idea of such a light and compact tube, but he sort of put me off of it. Any thoughts on that? I get being cautious because they're so much more expensive than butyl, but was he perhaps being overly negative?

@homersadiarin9299 24 күн бұрын

The stem of TPU Tubes are fragile. You must really be careful installing them and with pumping air into them especially if you're using hand pumps. Nonetheless, they are great. I use them right now with Vittoria Rubinos, the one that are stab proof and then bought some tyre liner to put inside as well to ensure that it's not gonna get stabbed. Punctures is the only issue i have had with them so far.

@galenkehler Ай бұрын

Id love to get a nove2ride pulley system but: 1. They dont make an ultegra RX 3. They dont make steel bearing pulleys 2. They look so spindly, give me the carbon beef!

@johnrodgers6049 28 күн бұрын

Did u consider facing the bottom bracket?

@GCPerformance18 25 күн бұрын

no, this is not needed

@tariqkamil7853 6 күн бұрын

Fun vdo.

@GCPerformance18 4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@jonathanmatthews 24 күн бұрын

It's time for a new table.

@GCPerformance18 22 күн бұрын

hahahahha

@jcap1552 Ай бұрын

No pre upgrade weight?

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

At the end I tell you what it is. It was 20lbs. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eL9zhaVplp3NXYE.htmlsi=ZSLuYO-Z8A1hxnp9

@sepg5084 Ай бұрын

I like making my bike lightweight to a certain degree..haters gonna hate

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

At the end of the day this is a hobby to bring you joy. So whatever makes you happy is all that matters

@charlesmansplaining Ай бұрын

Clicked on the link for the bike and it came back the page does not exist.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

sorry about that here you go www.bikesonline.com/superior-x-road-team-elite-di2-carbon-gravel-bike Its fixed

@andrewa.3304 Ай бұрын

As a bike store owner what is the most expensive bike you have owned?

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

complete stock sworks venge vias, retail was around like 13000 I think

@ldpranzy Ай бұрын

I got the Polygon Helios A8X...then ordered the Magene Exar Ultra 405 wheels...MONEY!!! Got it after seeing your videos. I need to upgrade to Novaride ceramic bottom bracket, OPSW, and 1 piece cassette and I am done!

@21gunblade Ай бұрын

how good is nova ride bottom bracket compared with kogel and ceramicS?

@flattrack33 Ай бұрын

The Nova link does not work and links to a 404 page!

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

oh hold on lemme fix it

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

novatoride.com/en

@swiftshift06 Ай бұрын

Weight savings in Florida... What's your typical elevation gain per mile?

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Hahhaa 35mile ride is like 200 feet

@joekawasaki Ай бұрын

You don't like Schwalbe because Continental is easier to pronounce 😂

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Hahhahah guilty as charged

@aldrinclementina4297 Ай бұрын

I like to see how you came from a voice only presenter to revealing your face youtuber.. lol🤣 Like I always say. Right tools makes the halve of the job done. 25:00 😅

@awesomexistence Ай бұрын

My suggestion and urging him a couple years ago to reveal his face 😁

@markrossell8685 Ай бұрын

those brand new 32mm tyres will after a month blow out to 34mm

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

ohhh that is exciting

@markrossell8685 Ай бұрын

@@GCPerformance18 No, its just really not very aero I don't understand why we have to put bigger and bigger tires on rims and therefore actually make a slower wheel 30mm rim outside 23inside he would need a 28mm tire.

@5FWS5 Ай бұрын

Can I have your DT Swiss wheels? :)

@ariffau Ай бұрын

Google Translate “sup” from Malay to English 😎

@BikesKomsCRO Ай бұрын

its always 100% you when you get dropped.. stop it

@slowerandolder Ай бұрын

Great. $2k bike + $2k in upgrades gets you a $3500 bike. Genius.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

But 3500 stock, is way worse than this?

@notpablo8369 28 күн бұрын

slowerandolder more like oil up old man

@diehardbikes Ай бұрын

Hey Grant I'm interested in those wheels if you will sell for 300

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

hell noooo

@diehardbikes Ай бұрын

Hahahaha, ok what are those actually worth MSRP tho? The DT Swiss ones? Probably like 1k

@johnrodgers6049 29 күн бұрын

Papa John’s is possibly the worst thing I have ever put in my mouth. Ok carry on.

@GCPerformance18 25 күн бұрын

lmfao

@bcrooks7321 Ай бұрын

Wait, wait.....those Conti tires are $81 EACH???

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

yea because they are not tubeless or str version they are only tubbed

@bcrooks7321 Ай бұрын

@@GCPerformance18 ah! Understood! 👍

@jesse_dh Ай бұрын

nice you took a budget bike and added 1500$ in parts

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

Yea and made it way more efficient to my liking. The bike will perform much better with these upgrades including comfort and speed with the added aerodynamics of the wheels

@johnharris8394 Ай бұрын

I thought shimano bottom brackets don't want grease inside the bike frame?

@slowcyclist4324 Ай бұрын

I’ve always thought that the best upgrade one can do to their bike; is ride less and get a higher paying job lol.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

shit how do I buy that upgrade, sign me up

@slowcyclist4324 Ай бұрын

Gotta ask the dentist besides your shop.😂

@johnsasser8167 Ай бұрын

GC, DONATE ME THE NOVA!!!!! pretty please

@johnsasser8167 Ай бұрын

I needs, it MY PRECIOUSSSSSS

@marklipchick1403 Ай бұрын

Prestacycle cassette shifts like crap. Possibly the worst shifting I have seen in 40 years of being a pro bike mechanic.

@galenkehler Ай бұрын

When it's pan flat and windy, you shift once per ride when you turn around to come home, so shift performance doesn't really mater 😂

@crossnut72 19 күн бұрын

Yeah my buddy got one a few weeks back and it shifts like shit. He took it off and sent it back in less than a week.

@rmb_dev Ай бұрын

No sense to do such expensive upgrades on an average frame. I'd better upgrade the frame )

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

its always nice to do upgrades on carbon frames, thats the whole part of it, if you could buy a crazy high end frame it would come with the nice parts, these upgrads would complement the frame to make it that much better