THIS is better than my carbon bikes: Custom Lightweight Steel Bike Build

THIS is better than my carbon bikes: Custom Lightweight Steel Bike Build - Retro Frame to Super Bike

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Жыл бұрын

Are you a fan of custom bikes and looking to build your own dream ride? In this video, I'll take you through the process of building a steel super bike from a second-hand retro frame, step by step.
We'll assemble the bike together, starting with the bottom bracket and working our way through all the individual components.
Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a newcomer to the world of custom bikes, this video will give you the knowledge and skills you need to build your own steel super bike from scratch. So, grab your tools and let's get started!
Here are some chapters for quick navigation:
00:00 Project Vintage Steel to Super Bike
00:27 Headset and Fork
02:00 Stem and Compression Plug
03:13 Handlebars
4:18 Bottom Bracket
06:23 Crankset
08:35 Rear Derailleur
09:50 Front Derailleur and Clamp
12:00 Brakes
12:49 Seatpost
13:34 Shift Levers
15:00 Cables
27:58 Brake Pads
28:45 Saddle
29:39 Headset Adjustment
31:47 Bartape
34:15 Rear Wheel and Chain
36:30 Rear Derailleur Indexing
37:41 Front Derailleur Adjustment
40:12 Handlebar Adjustment
40:52 Centring the Brakes
42:45 Carbon vs Metal Rails
43:35 Bottle Cages
44:29 Computer Mount
45:21 Front Wheel
45:39 Finishing Touches
46:25 Weight
47:12 Testride and Verdict

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@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Here comes the little intro to the whole project: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpOfq7qFzr2RiX0.html

@blissbouwerij4033 18 күн бұрын

You got thw whee rotation direction wrong mounting the front brake, otherwise an awesome build and video!

@wismar3630 7 ай бұрын

I recently tried to build a 'Super Bike" from a vintage steel frame. I got it down to exactly 7.6kgs. It's a '96 Colnago Tecnos, which I stripped to the bare metal, removing not just paint but chrome and nickel as well, and then polished and treated it with a crystalline wax just to stop any oxidization and give it a nice glow. It's built up with a carbon fork, CK headset, Dura Ace 7900 series mechs, controllers and rim brakes, a 90's Dimension stem with vintage 3T Podium bars and Grebb tape. Lightweight Meilensteins with Conti 25mm tubulars really take it to another level. And a Thompson Masterpiece ti seat post and a vintage Selle Italia Flite TT saddle to finish it off. Super fun to build and rides like a dream! Thanks for your videos....very inspirational.

@klein-concept 7 ай бұрын

That really sounds like a superbike. Especially with the Meilensteins it must be looking amazing as well. Congrats on this amazing setup. 🤜🤛

@randallsmith7885 9 ай бұрын

I really respect your attention to torque settings and using grease and carbon assembly paste where they are required. These little details will help assure good function, quietness and durability. Ace job sir!

@klein-concept 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. Really appreciate the comment and glad you liked the video 🤜🤛

@tomminogue7023 8 күн бұрын

I love your 3 meter long head set press tool.

@klein-concept 8 күн бұрын

Haha most professional tool i have 🫣

@RobertRauchfuss Жыл бұрын

Cannot say how much I love that bike man!! ❤️❤️❤️

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Robert 💚

@thehairybikepackers8131 Жыл бұрын

Firstly, as a pro mechanic let me say you did a great job building this bike up, some great attention to detail. Only thing missing was facing and chasing the bb. I’d normally do this whenever I get a frame back from a new paint job. Secondly, those brakes are sick. Never seen them before but 👌Steel is real!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, thanks a lot. I might frame this comment as motivation for the next builds 🫶. When you speak about facing the bb does this mean to chase the thread with one of these cutting tools? As i ve done this on one of my previous bikes but somehow got lost on the recording flow i guess for this one. 🫣

@OjStudios Жыл бұрын

Chasing usually for threads, facing is the outer edge of tubing recut with a tool to get a perfect straight fit for the BB.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@OniJon thanks a lot. Will have a look at some facing tool as i at least have a BSA thread cutter.

@OjStudios Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept Also headtube can be faced, or any other "tube faces" which receive any kind of bearing. Usually helps with uneven wear, noises and whatnot. Especially after repainting a frame this is adviceable.

@NiHand Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful build, was a pleasure painting that frame!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys so much. Gonna cover the first one in a video as well. Maybe for the next one we can also get some paint action shots 🫣

@NiHand Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept yes definitely! We are already brainstorming how to shoot videos so they look nice😊 We thank you very much too!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@NiHand let s do it 🤜🤛

@RonisKristaps Жыл бұрын

Great build! Loads of inspiration for personal projects! Thank you! 🙏

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very happy to hear that. Are you also planning to go for steel or are you looking at another frame material?

@joeboxer82is Жыл бұрын

Love your patient and clear explanations on every little thing. I think that's very important. Great job!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Joe. Very happy to hear that 🫶

@moobaz8675 Жыл бұрын

Excellent build. Great video.👍 Steel is real. I love my steel bikes and this has now got me thinking about building another.........

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Very happy to hear that. There is always room for another bike 😂😂

@john-mikaeljarvenkyla Жыл бұрын

amazing video...really well made...editing...sound mixing...all top notch...👌

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate. Very happy to hear you enjoyed it. More to come 🤜🤛

@jamesoiler2530 Жыл бұрын

A fine build! I love your recycling (up-cycling) message. The depth of that paint is wonderful!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot James. Very happy to hear you like it. I also really love that glitter paint. Especially once the sun hits it.

@RobertRauchfuss Жыл бұрын

Amazing Bike! Great video! Thanks a lot for sharing!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

🤜🤛

@atletico1946 Жыл бұрын

Great video Michael!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy 🤜🤛

@leica842 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring video. Great job and thank you.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 🫶

@benspeedschannel888 Жыл бұрын

Love those brake callipers 😍😍

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Me too. Strong, light and good looking 🤜🤛

@ObsidianJunkie 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic build and video. I recently bought a late 90s Bianchi with a bunch of old Suntour components on it. I rebuilt it with a mixture of new components. Ultegra cassette and derailleurs, SRAM break levers, Dura-Ace bar-end shifters (relatively cheap on sale and I actually love the look of bar end shifters on drop bars), Shimano crankset, BB and wheels (non-line, just Shimano Series). It's a bit of a frankenstein build but man does it ride nice on some slick 25mm and it truly is a one of a kind. Looking for my next vintage/retro steel frame to upcycle now that I have the tools.

@klein-concept 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and that Bianchi sound amazing. Love a good hybrid of retro and modern components. 🤩

@wolfganglueger1691 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job, great bike, great video! Subscribed!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wolfgang. Means a lot to me 🤜🤛

@backyard_bicycless Жыл бұрын

Awesome build, came out great! Agree I loved the original paint but the new setup is 👌🏻

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very happy you like it. I m just not a fan of blue and to really give it my own touch, the color had to go 🫣.

@Exgrmbl Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept How heavy was the frame itself? Sorry if i missed it in the video somehow. Asking cause i'm rebuilding something and wondering what is possible weight-wise myself. Sehr schöner Wiederaufbau

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@Exgrmbl i can not believe it but i went through my pictures now and it looks like i did never weigh the frame itself. 🫣

@wiggostheone5424 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant video loved it 👍

@klein-concept 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 🫶

@VladimirSaneeh Жыл бұрын

Great video quality! Subscribed!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Valad 🤜🤛🤙

@CarlinTran 9 ай бұрын

Dope build. I love steel! Very cool to hear it come in so light. New subscriber

@klein-concept 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Even managed to get it a bit lighter. New update vid coming tomorrow. 🤜🤛

@Volbeatfan1 Жыл бұрын

Ein sehr schönes Rennrad ❤

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Danke dir 💚

@bluetoothtv Жыл бұрын

Nice steel bike👌

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛

@user-ee3uv8jz1n Жыл бұрын

Cool video! It is very useful instruction. Bike is awesome

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate, glad you enjoyed. There will be more builds coming. I think next one will be a carbon aero bike 🤜🤛

@user-ee3uv8jz1n Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept Check my bike at my page, lightweight 7.4 kg carbon rim brake on 105 shimano (built by myself).

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@user-ee3uv8jz1n looking great 😍

@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын

Great job on this. Your build video has a very good flow👍🏾

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Luis. Appreciated. Big fan of your channel 🫶

@thegoodwheel Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept thank you! I appreciate that and look forward to seeing yours grow. You've got a sub👍🏾

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@thegoodwheel thanks so much.

@YOELEO Жыл бұрын

Nice video. 👏

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yoeleo R12 build up next 🤌

@colinb50 7 ай бұрын

Really nice job loved the video 👍👌

@klein-concept 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛

@pbecker Жыл бұрын

Great video and really beautiful bike! love the "zack, zack, zack" every here and there! 😁👍🏼

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Haha when the German in me shines through 😂😂😂. Thanks a lot 🤜🤛

@123huskieman Жыл бұрын

I love my H05284 brakes. Was a good gamble that paid off. I hope you find it well too.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Great to hear they are holding up well for you. Will keep them on the bike for now. They seem well build. 🤜🤛

@newoldsteel Жыл бұрын

YES! Let’s get steel back to being mainstream! That’s what I’m all about. Although My forte is vintage steel, I’ll support anyone getting a set up with some form of steel!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

We are on it i would say 🤜🤛. There will also be some carbon content and maybe a titanium one if i get my hands on a cheap frame but my ❤️ is with both of my steel bikes at the moment.

@TheDidiwolf34 Жыл бұрын

I see you fixed the orientation of your front brake pads ^^ Awesome biuld it'll look mad with the deeper carbon wheels 👍

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Yes luckily before the testride 🫣. Yes i also think i will need to pull the trigger on some 50 or 60mm deep wheels 💰

@randallsmith7885 9 ай бұрын

@@klein-concept Check out rims from Light Bicycle. Great quality, nice appearance. Factory can build them with their hubs or with major branded hubs and spokes per your requirements. I have a set going on a new Mootss road bike this week.

@cyclingtheory9953 9 ай бұрын

@@randallsmith7885 amazing. Thanks for the tip.

@dakalla Жыл бұрын

Nice built, very good explaing on the right details! The way you present sounds very relaxing, in a away like good old Bob Ross ;)

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahhaha. Love that. Bob Klein 🤌 Thanks a lot 🤜🤛

@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1 Жыл бұрын

Great build and video. I like the hidden message under the frame, lol. I wonder how many paused the video to read it.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

I think you might be the first one 🫶 and thank you.

@generischgesichtslosgeneri3781 Жыл бұрын

Your "Zack Zack" deutsch is perfect!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Na sicher 😂😂😂

@thebeaglebeat3615 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, subscribed

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛

@matiassamo Жыл бұрын

Nice paint job, though I actually really like the original. I vote for acetoning those stem logos. It's a great bargain stem, but logos are not nice IMO. Comes of easily with acetone though. Cool bike

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Very good idea about getting the logo off. Will try that. Thanks a lot. Yes i know tastes are very different. I m just not a big fan of blue 🫣.

@vladhristev481 4 ай бұрын

old bikes should never be repainted, either leave them as they are with their battle scars, or repaint them exactly as they were

@michaelhaney3388 2 ай бұрын

I did light weight components to my 87 Colnago Super, with older low profile rims. 16.7 pounds.

@klein-concept 2 ай бұрын

Love it. Sounds like an amazing ride 🤜🤛

@bluetoothtv 8 ай бұрын

Those Cane Creek EEBrakes are sick

@klein-concept 8 ай бұрын

Love em. The perform really well for that lightweight construction.

@bluetoothtv 8 ай бұрын

@@klein-concept my dream rim brake cause they are colorful and no corrosion coz they are made of titanium

@praveenkonda419 Жыл бұрын

Nice camera work

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤜🤛. Still some room for improvement where my hands are covering up the action but step by step 🫣

@Cyclingchoice Жыл бұрын

Beautiful build, I think the chain can have a little more slack , the rear mech seems stretch too much with a forward leaning angle. Awesome lighting and video.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Yes i think you re right. I just had this one at home but might swap it out before the next long ride 🤙

@rand_kk Жыл бұрын

Great video! A lighter wheelset and bum ,you have something that is 7.2-7.3kg. Enjoyed the content, great result!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛. Yes i wanted to buy the lightweight Drive wheels which are around 1300g i think but they are a bit too wide for the rear. Any recommendations?

@rand_kk Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept Cannot really recommend anything taking into account I'm also rocking the dt1800 :D

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@rand_kk I keep on searching then.

@shhhdontshout Жыл бұрын

Uno, OG-evkin, my mannn. those are same brand i use. Affordable but good quality stuff!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Yes mate. They do some real good components. 🤜🤛

@caet49 11 ай бұрын

Perfect steel bike - I Want one now ;) and go upscycle instead thanks bud

@klein-concept 11 ай бұрын

Love it. Yes lets upcycle more and build some dope bikes from the great frames already out there 🤜🤛

@simo-lorenz Жыл бұрын

sicker content mein lieber! ich warte ja immernoch auf eine runde mit dir :D

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahha wie hast du mich nur gefunden? 🫣 Diesen Sommer schaffen wir es 🤜🤛

@micfey Жыл бұрын

Great video, nicely shot, awesome mixing, great build. Hate background music in general. 8/10 would watch again.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛. Yes background music is a topic in itself. Just wanted to mask the awkward silence 🫣. Hope to see you soon on the channel. Will give the next choice of music special attention.

@robertgreiner4703 Жыл бұрын

Sehr schön gemacht ❤. Für Klein Concept fehlen aber noch KLEIN Bikes😉

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Danke dir. Hab vor kurzem erst über Klein bikes gelernt (schäm). Vielleicht hab ich irgendwann mal die Ehre auch eins davon aufzufrischen und in die Bike Garage aufzunehmen 🫣🫶

@timtaylor9590 10 күн бұрын

you can stick a pencil or something in the front derailleur to hold it

@klein-concept 10 күн бұрын

Good idea. Thanks 🤜🤛

@gamer-pro-berlin Жыл бұрын

Awesome bike @klein-concept. I love your podcast very much! Very helpful walkthrough. Makes me wanna tune my bike as well. I want to go tubless. Any recommendations?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Lets tune up your bike 🤜🤛. For tubeless i would recommend the GP5000 or P Zero TLR with some Silca sealant. Ping me if you need any support.

@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele Жыл бұрын

I think you put the piece of housing near the rear derailleur in reverse. The ferrule with the long "tongue" should go in the chainstay. This explains also why you couldn't fit the ferrule in the cable stop: it was the ferrule that it was supposed to go in the rear derailleur (that has a wider cable stop).

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

I actually tried that as well as i didnt want to sand down the paint first. But there was just too much paint stuck in the cable stop. But you are right. Afterwards i should have used that one with the long tongue. Might actually update that next time i change cables. Thanks for the hint 🤜🤛

@sheepcraftr_ 8 ай бұрын

Schickes Rad!

@klein-concept 8 ай бұрын

Danke dir 🫶

@GPflashclass Жыл бұрын

Those Cane Creek ee Brakes are so blingy.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Love them. Really upgrade the whole look. 😍

@GPflashclass Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept I'd love to get a pair myself. They'd look great on my Bianci.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Oh yes they would. Level up for every bike. 🫶

@chriss6971 Жыл бұрын

Steel feels so nice to ride, even on my cheap steel frame from China.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

That sounds interesting. What frame did you get?

@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele Жыл бұрын

It's a Scapin! A beautiful frame from an Italian manufacturer! 100% made in Italy.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Yes, a Scapin R8. Love the frame. Italian frames are just the best 🤩

@dicconhill5593 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept It really is a great frame but Don't let Hambini know it's a Scapin.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@dicconhill5593 😂😂😂 it will be our secret.

@laneromel5667 Жыл бұрын

I have my Peugeot PX10 which I purchased in 1971. I have upgraded the drive train, brakes, and wheels over the years. The PX10 is only 600g heavier than the best carbon frames out there. I still ride 50km a day, I used to ride 200km a day. I have had a few aluminium frames, they all broke, none of my steel frames have broke.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thats a beautiful bike Lane. Impressive to see how long these steel frames last in comparison to more modern frames.

@laneromel5667 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept A friend of mine got a Carbon bike about 10 years ago, he rides a little more than I do, his frame was done after 3 years. In the Le Tour with steel frames the bikes would last about 6 years, including training, with carbon they do not get through 1 tour, and they do not use their carbon race bikes for training.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@laneromel5667 steel is just build to last 🫶

@kovenant7 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build! What type of road bikes do you like new for 2023?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank you. To be honest i have two favourites within the setup. One is another ultralight steel bike based on a Daccordi frame and the other one us a Yoeleo R12 which i have ridden a lot last summer and also during a vacation in Mallorca. Real good price performance ratio. Had to take it apart for winter as i needed the components but will be building it up on the channel again soon. I also have another BMC and a Standert but somehow they are not even getting close to these two. Is that the kind of answer you have been looking for? 🤜🤛

@kovenant7 Жыл бұрын

@Klein Concept Yes thank you! I will look into these and the upcoming video.

@freekfaro5606 Жыл бұрын

I nearly fell off my chair laughing when i saw him putting those brake pads in the holders while explaining why it absolutely had to be done that way. Hilarious!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Hahahahhahahaha guess it s been a long day. Luckily noticed it before the testride. Lets call it a test for the viewers and you passed it 🫣😂😂

@freekfaro5606 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept I wonder how you got to that weight of 7.89 kgs. For comparison, I've got a mid 90s steel bike (size L), Columbus lugged, with 9 speed Dura Ace and Chorus, dt shifters and Record Carbon brake levers. 8.6 kgs. With very light wheels, not unlike your DT Swiss wheels. What's the secret? The tubing of the frame? Seems unlikely ...

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@freekfaro5606 i even have another old Daccordi steel frame which i got down to 7.05kg without wheels. But it was more on the 💰 side with some Darimo components. Will do a short video on it as well soon. This one got so light i guess mainly because of the frame being from Columbus Spirit tubes which are known for being very light. Also the stem is only 108g or so and the Dura Ace group also being pretty light in general. To be honest was also a bit surprised that it is below 8kg.

@freekfaro5606 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept Columbus Spirit certainly makes a difference! Very nice tubing. I forgot to mention that I have, of course, a steel fork, not a carbon one. That's 300 grams already.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@freekfaro5606 ah there we got the bonus grams. So maybe worth investing into a columbus carbon fork. I run the 1 inch version on the other bike and am pretty happy with it.

@steveprice9737 Жыл бұрын

I race on an 80s 753 bike, great for hilly tt on rough roads. Climbs nicely and has rocket like acceleration. Not as light as yours but can't afford the upgrades, and I can lose some belly lard first. It's not aero with the round tubing so less good for sustained high speed I guess, got a modern tt bike for flat races though. Good vid🙂

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. That 753 bike sounds amazing. Great steel. I also have the belly on my list but just love that 🍕🍕🍕 a bit too much 😂😂.

@steveprice9737 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept bread is the enemy, too easy to make toast 😄

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@steveprice9737 so guilty of that 🥖

@michaelkniight Жыл бұрын

Respekt mega gut!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Danke dir Michael. Kann es nur empfehlen mal einen Stahlrahmen test zu fahren. Ist überraschend gut.

@michaelkniight Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept Ich würde mir gerne aus so einem dünnen Stahlrahmen ein Gravelbike mit einer Aliexpress Carbongabel aufbauen. Mein Ziel wäre es irgendwie unter 8,5kg zu kommen :) Rennrad ist mir einfach zu aggressiv.. fahre dann doch etwas gemütlicher (Bikepacking).

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@michaelkniight geile Idee. Wird nur vielleicht schwierig was zu finden, dass dir hinten genug Platz für einen breiten Reifen lässt. Aber sag gerne bescheid wenn du etwas passendes findest. Würde mich auch interessieren. An welche Aliexpress Gruppe denkst du? Die von Sensah?

@michaelkniight Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept Reifenbreite sollte gehen da ich max. 33mm Reifen fahren möchte. Genau an die Sensah srx pro 1x11 Gruppe habe ich gedachte. Aber bin erst noch mit Excel am Planen zwecks kosten usw. Nicht das ich mich verkalkuliere und es am Schluss teurer wird als eins von der Stange zu kaufen :)) Kann also bei mir etwas dauern.. LG

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@michaelkniight hast recht 33 reicht locker. Bei dem Scapin passen leider nur 25er 🫣

@john-mikaeljarvenkyla Жыл бұрын

nice

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Glad you like it 🤜🤛

@evertonyoung4031 Жыл бұрын

Great frame fantastic project where is your rubber grommet that goes on the outer brake housing at the front end of the head tube where the cables rub against that would protect the frame and give you that clean look without putting stickers on the frame.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

You have good eyes 🤌. I found some after editing the video. They are on now and the pain is protected. Also needed one for the rear brake to protect the seat tube. 🤜🤛

@orci77 Жыл бұрын

Brakes look fantastic. Nice colors. What are theses?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them. These are Cane Creek ee brakes. 🫶

@YippeeSkippie426 Жыл бұрын

45:51 I hope you flipped those front brake pad holders 180 degrees; they should be closed at the front to retain the pad as the bike is in forward motion.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Luckily i did before the test ride 🫣 thanks for spotting it tho. Good eye.

@jcoul1sc Жыл бұрын

Love those rim brakes byt not the price

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

🫣 i know.

@draggonhedd Жыл бұрын

Those brakes are gorgeous, at least i thought so until i looked up the price hahaha. Damn...

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Turned out that these are fakes. And i thought somebody just gave me a good deal 😂😂😂. By now found them on Aliexpress as well.

@charlesmansplaining Жыл бұрын

I don't get why everyone gets so obsessed with weight. Yeah a 40 lbs bike is going to be tough for climbing I get that but if your bike is under 20 lbs IMO it's a great bike. I love round tubes better than the carbon boxy looking shapes that come with false claims of compliance and stiffness and still flex the same as any other bike is going to flex. Best thing about the bike you just built it is will last you the rest of your life which is something no one can say about a carbon bike unless they never ride it. I moved away from carbon bikes two years ago because I broke enough frame and carbon parts to learn my lesson and I had a custom frame builder build me a titanium frame to my exact specifications. I really think it is a lot better to look at than any carbon bike I ever had. And because it weighs a couple of pounds more I think it rides a lot more comfortable too. Anyway, that's a very nice looking bike and I hope it brings you lots of joy.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Charles. I fully agree. All the carbon stuff is just made to be thrown away at some point. While i still enjoy an aero carbon frame at times but i love to have a great steel bike mainly because i dont worry about that something could brake if somebody knockes their car keys against it 😂😂😂. I was mainly highlighting the weight here to show people that a steel frame does not need to weigh 10kg but can compete with a modern carbon bike when you pick the right frame and components.

@fernfloyd Жыл бұрын

Very nice build but I really like the original paint on the frame. If it were me, I would've left it original. Still a very nice video, dude.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fern. I m not the biggest fan of blue so wanted to give another design a try. Still really glad to hear you like the overall build 🤜🤛

@randallsmith7885 9 ай бұрын

Your seat post is not carbon, but it is an excellent quality machined piece from Thomson. Strong, precise and understated bling!

@klein-concept 9 ай бұрын

So true. The frame has a bit of an odd seatpost diameter so only the Thomson would fit 🫣

@randallsmith7885 9 ай бұрын

@@klein-concept so fortunate when you can find a part that works for an odd size. Kudos and enjoy!

@arbuzu Жыл бұрын

Stell is real! It looks rad, but sorry man, that seatpost was good at first, there is even word "front" on that upper plate :)

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Haha guess it s been a long day that night of the recording. Thanks for pointing that out and glad you like the bike 🤜🤛

@KoenMiseur 8 ай бұрын

Awesome built but sorry to say but your brakepadmounts should be turned the other way around, the open side should be at the back, if you don't believe me look at the photo's from Canecreek. The Wheels turn with the clock if you go forward not against the clock like you are showing.

@klein-concept 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so right. Luckily i noticed it before the testride 🫣

@zypang1447 Ай бұрын

I switched to anti-seize instead of grease.

@klein-concept Ай бұрын

What made you switch and how are your experiences so far?

@kelemenrichard Жыл бұрын

Nice work, it turned out awesome! 🤟 Out of curiosity, did u measured the frame before building?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Richárd. Glad you like it. I actually only measured it roughly with the measurements which have been provided online. So i was prepared to either ride it with a slightly longer stem or to actually sell it off to somebody who is slightly smaller than myself and finance another upcycling project this way.

@kelemenrichard Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept cool! Thats usually my final push before deciding to buy a new bike or part, I always could sell it, which i never do :D My other question is that have you weigh the frame before building it? It really seems like a pretty nice ride!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@kelemenrichard hehe i know and i might keep this one as well as it rides amazingly with a 110mm stem. Need to see what my gf thinks about that idea 🫣. Unfortunately i didnt weigh it before but i knew it was made out of Columbus Spirit tubes so that told me that it js pretty light and also the fork is fully carbon.

@lukaass57 Жыл бұрын

Really nice build! Using channel locks to crimp the cables relaxes me a bit that you dont need the highend tools to do something like that When building such a bike with light weight in mind is there a threshold for the weight of the naked frame? Or is it acheivable just by making your wallet light weight while looking for components?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Yes no need to crazy expensive tools. At least in my opinion. It is a good question regarding the frame. I think frame weight also plays into it but unfortunately i didnt weigh the pure frame itself 🫣. With second hand components it is also doable without making your wallet all too light. I think overall this bike was around 2k euros. Not a bargain but given the low weight I think it is somehow acceptable.

@lukaass57 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept thank you for your answer! That sounds like I'm thinking too much and building bikes too little! Keep up the good work!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@lukaass57 got to find the middleground. I sometimes think too little and then have to buy things twice because they are the wrong ones or i brake them during assembly 🫣

@uerecefet Жыл бұрын

Nice bike ! What carbon fork you are using in this bike?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is a EC90 Superlite.

@celestialemissary4934 Жыл бұрын

I also need a lightweight crankset. I'm on 105 right which is almost 800g

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

At least it trains your legs properly with that extra weight 🫣. Guess you could see it that way. But have a look at some second hand ultegra or maybe even dura ace. Another alternative would be the Easton EC90 crankset. 😍

@danyjy8981 Жыл бұрын

beautiful build! how do you like the handlebars and what's the weight?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛. I like the handlebars. I used the OG Evkin bars on some other bikes as well so a big fan. Which weight do you mean? The full bike or just the handlebars? 🤔

@Anon26335 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept full bike

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@Anon26335 have a look at timestamp 46:25 🤜🤛

@TheAknok Жыл бұрын

good to remember: 40nm = pretty tight ;)

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha. If you know 40nm = pretty tight and 4nm = not so tight, i think you are ready to start building without a torque wrench 😂😂😂

@Opiniotfurca Жыл бұрын

I remember this frame from polish OLX. I was considering getting it but then caad 5 appears which I also didn’t buy 😢😂

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Haha man, thats where i bought the frame. 😂😂😂 It is a lovely piece of steel.

@elitpoker Жыл бұрын

What is the weight of the frame?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately i didnt weigh the frame itself 🫣

@simonbailey2151 Жыл бұрын

Lovely build. Plenty of life left in that frame.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Simon. Very happy to hear you like it 🤜🤛

@randallsmith7885 9 ай бұрын

@@klein-concept Updating the paint was a great way to make it 100% fresh and new.

@workrelaxfoxuswithkenzo Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

😘

@FoxyFox9186 Жыл бұрын

Why did you grease the crown race? It should fit directly on the sealed bearings, not moving. Right?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Yes it does but i try to keep water as far away from any bearings as possible. Maybe not needed but I guess doesn t hurt either 🫣

@Name-bf3zm 9 ай бұрын

the "zack zack" made me feel like home

@klein-concept 9 ай бұрын

Hahahahahhahaha so muss das sein 😂😂

@BennoSattler Жыл бұрын

28:19 that is the fork - so the wheel spins opposite of what you were showing and also, the brake cartridges face the wrong way... 28:46 your brake pads are the wrong way inside the (now correctly facing) cartridges - the curve of the pad should follow the curve of the rim they are going to touch while the brakes engage.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Man you are right. I fixed the one on the fork luckily before the testride 🫣. Didnt notice i swapped the pads on the rear. Thanks for pointing that out. Will fix it 🫶

@RuralView360 Жыл бұрын

Coming from the motorbike world and new to cycling... is there a reason for your front brake being on the left lever? I thought for safety sake they would be the same as motorbike.

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the beautiful world of cycling Peter. 🤜🤛 That is a real good question. As far as i know the left break on bikes was always the front one (maybe the other way around in the UK 🫣). But will have a closer look into it.

@joannawitekk Жыл бұрын

😮

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Now you should have everything you need to build your own 😺

@user-cq4nq8ci9o 9 ай бұрын

What brake calliper are these? Thank's

@klein-concept 9 ай бұрын

These are ee brakes from Cane Creak 🤜🤛

@pflichtprogramm1 Жыл бұрын

Err, careful man! At 28:30, you clearly got the wheel rotation wrong. Anybody who repeats this will end up with dysfunctional front brakes... (Some minutes later, for the rear wheel, things are correct though.)

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man. Luckily spotted this as well before the testride 🫣

@Beni10PT 21 күн бұрын

@1:42 do this headsets have bearings already in?

@klein-concept 21 күн бұрын

Yes they do 🤜🤛

@kousueki7024 Жыл бұрын

omg.. its lower than carbon bike average weight.. sir you are great

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Glad you like it. And love the way steel rides at that weight

@ericjournet-im3wk 8 ай бұрын

Hi, I did use the Shimano plastic bb adaptor and let me tell you it's b...t ! Dead after three operations. I found a good steel tool (with three sizes) but can somebody explain why did Shimano change this stuff ? Very nice bike, steel frames go through time and fashions.

@klein-concept 8 ай бұрын

Yes i used the shimano one. Mine is lasting already for 2 years with lots of BBs that i mounted with it. But i m interested in the one you mentioned. Could you drop a link? Glad you like the bike 🤜🤛

@ericjournet-im3wk 8 ай бұрын

@@klein-concept it's a Red Cycling Products tool and it fits for Hollowtech II, bbr60 and bb9000. The adaptator really broke after several months of use (but I would have change anyway, plastic is not a reliable material for tools).

@klein-concept 8 ай бұрын

@@ericjournet-im3wk thanks a lot for the tip. Think will order that one.

@michaelklein_BLKDRP Жыл бұрын

🤜🤛

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

🤌🤌🤌

@ingmarolgerd3357 8 ай бұрын

UNO -17 !

@klein-concept 8 ай бұрын

Great stem 🤩

@MarcraM82 Жыл бұрын

how does steel handle down fast descents and technical turns vs carbon?

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

I will find this out in 2 weeks as I will be taking my other steel bike to Mallorca. Will keep you posted. 🤜🤛

@MarcraM82 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept thanks! I own carbon aethos but looking to build an Italian steel frame with rim brakes and campy set up. Keep me updated!

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

@@MarcraM82 uh Aethos 🤤. Friend of mine is riding one. Lovely bike 🫶

@MarcraM82 Жыл бұрын

@@klein-concept it's so comfortable and fast. Which is why I'm thinking steel will be even better if I can build it light.

@celestialemissary4934 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to pay any additional taxes for those elite wheels ? I'm also in EU

@klein-concept Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately yes. But sometimes you also find them on Aliexpress with 10 day shipping and in that case they ship for a warehouse in Spain I think. This way you would avoid the import tax. But not all models are available this way.