@Roman Culbertson I use the OneUp plastic pedals on my DJ and really like the shape and size. The aluminum version is so thin and cool looking. I need to give them a try.
Yeah, I should have asked out Julia in year 10 instead of Sarah, she turned out to be a miserable person. Julia hooked up with that asshole Scott at a Green Day concert and they live in Derby now with two kids....
@@casestudymtb The pressure on the disk caliper is much higher. Not sure if that clear hose works. I agree that the clear house and fluid looked nice. It went will with the frame color.
Just curious, (i've never assembled a headset from bare frame b4) what's the purpose of the grease in the cup-frame interface? usually you put grease to prevent seizing, (like in bb threads or freehub body) but it doesn't seem like you'd ever need to take off an interference fit headset cup.... insight?
@@viggobeck7015 The layer of grease means less force for installing and removing, less chance of damage to the surface finish on the parts as they slide over each other and, especially on a trials bike where there are massive and repeated shock loadings to the head tube with no suspension to damp them out, slightly less chance of it creaking. Every trials bike I've ever owned will start to creak at the headset after a few weeks use if it's not doing it from new already despite this though. Every suspension fork I've ever used creaks at the steerer-crown/crown-stanchion interface if you load up the front wheel for pivots and similar too, so you can't win on this one. Interestingly Tartybikes recommends installing headset bearings dry in bikes such as the new Echo/GU models with tapered steerers where the headset cups and crown race are machined surfaces in the headtube and fork crown.
@@peglor aaahhhh.... i see. makes sense. i've run into a couple creaks like that. that makes sense that it would be the cup, especially for nose pivots like you were saying.
I don't think grease makes much difference...I was taught not to use it and haven't had any issues and others were taught to use it and also haven't had any issues. The hammer definitely wasn't taught though lol! But what's a guy to to? :P
The headset installation had a bit of a Sam Pilgrim vibe to it, love it! The bike looks absolutely splendid, as well as the Miata! Enjoyed this style of a video a lot
it was a cool flat but in a pretty sketchy area with lots of litter, crime and noise...I'm hoping I can end up somewhere a little more peaceful when I get my own place
i was today years old when i learnt you can use an adjustable spanner as a rotor bender. i can’t believe i didn’t figure that out myself. you’ve just revamped my breaking set up, thanks man!
I like the atomic number usage. My house is filled with periodic tables as I'm married to a PHD chemist. I don't even need to look up those numbers: Titanium 22, Carbon 6, Helium 2, wgich was actually aluminium 13 (alloy). I love your build videos and sense of humour.
Hey Ali Clarkson! So glad you found the perfect space for your workshop!!!! I can't wait to see you ride your new comp bike! Stay hydrated and healthy! Ride ride ride!
I bought a Hex without trying it - had just barely learned to trackstand on my MTB. I'm still doing it several months later. It's addictive. Highly recommend.
@@jeffhayes1855 it's much easier. But my MTB is a Salsa Bucksaw (a full suspension fat bike), so I imagine that makes it more difficult. Regardless, the geometry, extremely low seat, ultra grippy brakes, and short rear end just makes it a lot more fun to play with while it's stationary. I'm also old (for a trials beginner), so the lighter weight helps as well.
as much as I'd encourage people to get a sweet Inspired Hex, you can just start on a small MTB, I built up a 16" GT and it was rad! You could build a sweet first bike with used parts for a small budget :)
Great video Ali! The only thing I would change is the hose for the front brake to match the rear. The hose for the rear is super cool and new to me! Thanks for sharing my dude. Stay awesome!
Thanks :D this hose isn't rated for the extra pressures disc brakes put on them...magura rims brakes have a lot lower mechanical advantage and doesn't generate the same fluid pressure as a disc brake, this means magura rim brake hose is just a plastic tube...disc brake hose has a kevlar (I think) weave which stops the hose from expanding under high pressures...sadly you can't get clear tubing for a disc brake yet
As a bike mechanic, I could recommend you to buy an el-cheapo headset press from Aliexpress for ~15-20 squids. It's a piece of threaded rod like the DIY jobs people make, but the most important part are the nicely machined bits of aluminium that will drive a variety of cup sizes in straight.
Nice build, so many Mototrials brands crossing over like Jitsie, Michelin, Magura and the snailcams. The rear brake was really cool. Front rotor was huge.
i fix all my things at home and i 100% agree with your mental reasoning, if it works, it works. i just use my vice and 2 pieces of wood to protect the frame and headset cups, than hammer it in the last bit with a mallet, and it works so I'm happy
Love this wonderful video Im a bike mechanik and still love watching you with your " fitting tools" and practices Cant wait to built up bikes again...damn broken wrist and more importain i want to ride them bikes again....but happy to watch your videos again without crying
fantastic ! Ali love your build videos. You are so good in explaining and pointing out tips that I refer back to these often in my learning curve research. Thank you. Beautiful bike..
Nice colour choice love it, recently got myself a new trials bike it’s a Gu24, first time having a bike with 24in wheels and weighing nothing, used to having heavy bikes but riding this is a real game changer
I love it! Maybe lock on grips. I really like the shape and feel of those Aaron Gwin grips ODI makes. I gave them a try after you talked about the shape in a past video. They have replaced the Elite Pro as my new default. After breaking one chain I never buy/use the light weight stuff for any bike. I do miss the cute thief 🐈
Yeah the Gwin grips would work well (had them on my Echo) but I couldn't resist the colour coding with these orange ones :P I miss him too, not seen him since Feb and I think he no longer lives in the area I used to live in either so i can't visit him :(
Whoa... What? That's insane. Fixed rear sprocket, freewheel at the cranks. I mean I guess it makes sense. The other day I realized a Schwinn Varsity (74 ish) I've been holding on to has a freewheel in the front sprocket. Blew my mind. Now this? Absolutely nuts but so cool
Looks really nice. I'm intrigued by the headset set top. Mostly because I have a old DMR transition 26 with straight steerer/headtube which limits what forks I could fit.. So fitting that Hope cup by be an answer. cheers
Nice to see other UA-camrs using the Sam pilgrim maintenance method To make it real authentic need a Curb for the steerer tube LOL The colour orange remind me of Dannys Santa Cruz
well it's a choice of either using the wrong tool but getting the job done and having a bike to ride or not using the wrong tool and having a nice box of parts to look at :P
you forgot the tool for the job so you had to improvise happens From time to time the best body I've seen was on GMBN hacks and badges someone used a fork as a brake lever and someone else used to spoon that's improvisation LOL
I actually searched online for clamping blocks but couldn't find ones for MTB, that's the only reason I bought that press as I just couldn't find anything else I thought was suitable :(
I've just literally brought a 2nd hand Onza ska which only been riden a few times and look like it's just come out the box, £150 absolute bargin. Sweet little beginner bike for me
@@Ali_Clarkson Cheers mate I hope I do.... unfortunately I work far too many hours, I suppose that's what ya get for being a Hgv driver. I'm down at Nottingham and looking round at every I can.... play 🤣
Awesome bike build. I hope to get a used trials bike soon, I was looking at old Onza t birds on ebay, something I could pick up for around £50 as I have seen a few under that price about a month ago. I am 5'10 so what size should I get?
You're the same height as me...if you have a history of bmx then the Onza could be worth a try...coming from MTB I find 20" bikes too small and weird, sadly it's extremely hard to find 26" bikes at the same prices :(
Hi Ali, great build as always, However all you need now is a big glass fronted display case to put your new trials bicycle in and then just stare at it ???????.
That is a very nice bike. Is it sad but I like the clear brake hose with luminous fluid, very 90’s rave. but my neat brain says why did you not do it on the front!
this hose isn't rated for the extra pressures disc brakes put on them...magura rims brakes have a lot lower mechanical advantage and doesn't generate the same fluid pressure as a disc brake, this means magura rim brake hose is just a plastic tube...disc brake hose has a kevlar (I think) weave which stops the hose from expanding under high pressures...sadly you can't get clear tubing for a disc brake yet
Been riding a Cannibal for close to 8 years now, chiefly due to there being absolutely nothing on the market to replace it with. Fantastic geometry. Everybody who rides my bike likes it, I think the current generation don't know how good a sensible bb hight can be.
I wouldn't worry too much about the rear tyre, I run Vee tyres on the MTB with rimpact and didn't get the usual bead noises either. They're holding air perfectly :)
Anything you’d change?
Not at all, it is great
@Roman Culbertson I use the OneUp plastic pedals on my DJ and really like the shape and size. The aluminum version is so thin and cool looking. I need to give them a try.
Yeah, I should have asked out Julia in year 10 instead of Sarah, she turned out to be a miserable person. Julia hooked up with that asshole Scott at a Green Day concert and they live in Derby now with two kids....
Only another clear hose for the front brake!
@@casestudymtb The pressure on the disk caliper is much higher. Not sure if that clear hose works. I agree that the clear house and fluid looked nice. It went will with the frame color.
From the thumbnail I was expecting a different colour, but I suppose orange IS the new black!
Hi Ali's mom!
@@2nd3rd1st hi, yourself. Here’s a fun fact - according to Strava, my top speed on Wednesday was 211 miles per hour!
@@dorothyclarkson772 Now don’t you go overdoing it, little sister! UNCLE G.
Love the sense of humor in this video! :)
Cheers Frank! ☺️
Holy Shit, that Headset Installation with the Hammer and without grease hurt for days!!! 😭
Just curious, (i've never assembled a headset from bare frame b4) what's the purpose of the grease in the cup-frame interface? usually you put grease to prevent seizing, (like in bb threads or freehub body) but it doesn't seem like you'd ever need to take off an interference fit headset cup.... insight?
@@viggobeck7015 The layer of grease means less force for installing and removing, less chance of damage to the surface finish on the parts as they slide over each other and, especially on a trials bike where there are massive and repeated shock loadings to the head tube with no suspension to damp them out, slightly less chance of it creaking. Every trials bike I've ever owned will start to creak at the headset after a few weeks use if it's not doing it from new already despite this though. Every suspension fork I've ever used creaks at the steerer-crown/crown-stanchion interface if you load up the front wheel for pivots and similar too, so you can't win on this one.
Interestingly Tartybikes recommends installing headset bearings dry in bikes such as the new Echo/GU models with tapered steerers where the headset cups and crown race are machined surfaces in the headtube and fork crown.
@@peglor aaahhhh.... i see. makes sense. i've run into a couple creaks like that. that makes sense that it would be the cup, especially for nose pivots like you were saying.
That's also the moment Sam Pilgrim subbed. 🤣
I don't think grease makes much difference...I was taught not to use it and haven't had any issues and others were taught to use it and also haven't had any issues. The hammer definitely wasn't taught though lol! But what's a guy to to? :P
Just as the bike mechanics left, Sam Pilgrim entered...
"Hellureveryone ..."
@@Pannemat today is gonna be epic, we're going to once again demonstrate our ghetto bike mechanics skills xD
This thing is so sick!
The headset installation had a bit of a Sam Pilgrim vibe to it, love it! The bike looks absolutely splendid, as well as the Miata! Enjoyed this style of a video a lot
Thanks dude!
The Hypnotising did Really work !
I’m glass I didn’t abuse my power too much then!
Man, I'll miss your old flat more than you probably. Awesome garage! I see a bike cave conversion series in your future
it was a cool flat but in a pretty sketchy area with lots of litter, crime and noise...I'm hoping I can end up somewhere a little more peaceful when I get my own place
@@Ali_Clarkson Ok I thought that was your new house then but that van life is not so bad. good luck!
@@2nd3rd1st is a long story!
i was today years old when i learnt you can use an adjustable spanner as a rotor bender. i can’t believe i didn’t figure that out myself. you’ve just revamped my breaking set up, thanks man!
just make sure it's clean first :P
Best bike build videos on the tube!
aw thanks Pedro!
Excellent build. Nice to see I’m not the only one who sets bearings with a proper block-of-wood.
“hoarding is worth it” 👍
Great video! Can’t wait to see you ride this new bike.
Thanks Jeff :)
I like the atomic number usage. My house is filled with periodic tables as I'm married to a PHD chemist. I don't even need to look up those numbers: Titanium 22, Carbon 6, Helium 2, wgich was actually aluminium 13 (alloy). I love your build videos and sense of humour.
My brother also has a PHD in chemistry not that any of his knowledge wore off on me...google should be thanked for this video :P
Hey Ali Clarkson! So glad you found the perfect space for your workshop!!!! I can't wait to see you ride your new comp bike! Stay hydrated and healthy! Ride ride ride!
Thanks Eric :)
Would love to try a trials bike. Look so good for developing bike control !!
See if you have a local trials FB group, I'm sure someone would be happy to let you try theirs, they are great fun :-)
I bought a Hex without trying it - had just barely learned to trackstand on my MTB. I'm still doing it several months later. It's addictive. Highly recommend.
@@at5504 How much better (or easier) is it doing trials skills on your hex than on your mountain bike?
@@jeffhayes1855 it's much easier. But my MTB is a Salsa Bucksaw (a full suspension fat bike), so I imagine that makes it more difficult. Regardless, the geometry, extremely low seat, ultra grippy brakes, and short rear end just makes it a lot more fun to play with while it's stationary. I'm also old (for a trials beginner), so the lighter weight helps as well.
as much as I'd encourage people to get a sweet Inspired Hex, you can just start on a small MTB, I built up a 16" GT and it was rad! You could build a sweet first bike with used parts for a small budget :)
few good laughs in this one! thanks Ali!
new workshop looks like fun too!
Cheers Mark :)
Nice rig.
Won’t be surprised if you end up rolling the bars back up, where they belong..😉
Can’t wait to see you rip it 🙏✌️🤙
already have :P
You had me at Orange & Black ❤️ - what a beauty
Looking good on that bike Ali, can't wait for the next videos and comps!
I don't bike but find your humor really good. I love watching you build and explain things and it's a treat when I see you ride. Mad skills
Seems that Ali likes comments posted right away
If I’m available I do 👍🏻
@@Ali_Clarkson and a response! Enjoying the video already Ali, I love these narration ones 😁
@@epochemu3505 thanks dude!
Great video Ali! The only thing I would change is the hose for the front brake to match the rear. The hose for the rear is super cool and new to me! Thanks for sharing my dude. Stay awesome!
Thanks :D this hose isn't rated for the extra pressures disc brakes put on them...magura rims brakes have a lot lower mechanical advantage and doesn't generate the same fluid pressure as a disc brake, this means magura rim brake hose is just a plastic tube...disc brake hose has a kevlar (I think) weave which stops the hose from expanding under high pressures...sadly you can't
get clear tubing for a disc brake yet
As a bike mechanic, I could recommend you to buy an el-cheapo headset press from Aliexpress for ~15-20 squids. It's a piece of threaded rod like the DIY jobs people make, but the most important part are the nicely machined bits of aluminium that will drive a variety of cup sizes in straight.
some years ago people would go mad for this! great build!
yeah, imagine this bike in 2012!
I love the periodic table references. Great video
Nice build, so many Mototrials brands crossing over like Jitsie, Michelin, Magura and the snailcams. The rear brake was really cool. Front rotor was huge.
Looks absolutely fantastic!
Congrats for really clear, interesting, well-rhythmed explaining of the creation project.
Stunning build Ali... that is a beautiful bike. Bar tests always make me smile. Tempted to try trials myself!
A lovely looking bike. One thing to change - Rear V brake. I love the days of Ali riding rear V. Such a sweet sound.
Great build! Also informative since I didn’t know about the difference in components that these specialized bikes use.
Perfect trials bike! perfect in every way!
Thanks a lot Alex :D
This is awesome Ali!! I feel a makeover coming on my Cannibal now!! I love mine but it looks so dated next to yours, great job!!
do it, I'd love to see what you do to it :)
i fix all my things at home and i 100% agree with your mental reasoning, if it works, it works. i just use my vice and 2 pieces of wood to protect the frame and headset cups, than hammer it in the last bit with a mallet, and it works so I'm happy
There's definitely times I've got lucky but sometimes you've just got to get the job done!
Brilliant video, and amazing looking bike.
Those snail cams are a smart solution!
Thank you :)
I think this is one of my favourite builds of yours, so far. That said, I have more watching to do!
these videos just calm me down brother, very sick to see man keep up the good work!
Glad you like it :)
Love this wonderful video
Im a bike mechanik and still love watching you with your " fitting tools" and practices
Cant wait to built up bikes again...damn broken wrist
and more importain i want to ride them bikes again....but happy to watch your videos again without crying
So excited for the next riding video.. hey congratulations sir... Looks so clean and osm
Thank you :)
Not normally a fan of the more modern comp bikes but this looks really sick! looking forward to seeing what you can do with it!
I know what you mean, I really like the shape of this one :)
Bike shop: It will be ready in five days.
Me: Fine, I will do it myself 3:25
Great build.
Thanks Chris :)
fantastic ! Ali love your build videos. You are so good in explaining and pointing out tips that I refer back to these often in my learning curve research. Thank you. Beautiful bike..
As a bike mechanic who's been there... I approve of the methods used in the making of this video 🤣
It look's fantastic Ali...I love orange,my bike has a lot of it lol
Thanks, and yeah orange is a great colour!
I just got hypnotized 🤣Love it .from Philippines
Nice colour choice love it, recently got myself a new trials bike it’s a Gu24, first time having a bike with 24in wheels and weighing nothing, used to having heavy bikes but riding this is a real game changer
nice, they're sweet bikes :)
The best almost 27 minutes of my life!
Looks stunning Ali!
Looking forward to ya riding it!
Thanks Aaron :D
It was very satisfying to watch. I would add torque wrench noise to this build.
I love it! Maybe lock on grips. I really like the shape and feel of those Aaron Gwin grips ODI makes. I gave them a try after you talked about the shape in a past video. They have replaced the Elite Pro as my new default. After breaking one chain I never buy/use the light weight stuff for any bike. I do miss the cute thief 🐈
Yeah the Gwin grips would work well (had them on my Echo) but I couldn't resist the colour coding with these orange ones :P
I miss him too, not seen him since Feb and I think he no longer lives in the area I used to live in either so i can't visit him :(
Amazing bike, the vid you did on entering a competition a while ago is one of my favourites so will be so happy if we get to see a bit more of that👍
Looking forward to watching the test ride...
Great bike and video! Always a pleasure to watch your videos!
Thanks Martin 👍🏻
Respect for being your own mechanic. It's pretty rare to see this in English-language content (I'm from Ukraine).
New bike is a spitfire!!! beauty!
Thanks James :D
Great humour mate! Nice build.
Whoa... What? That's insane. Fixed rear sprocket, freewheel at the cranks. I mean I guess it makes sense.
The other day I realized a Schwinn Varsity (74 ish) I've been holding on to has a freewheel in the front sprocket. Blew my mind. Now this? Absolutely nuts but so cool
Absolute wicked bike build sir, respect.
Looks really nice. I'm intrigued by the headset set top. Mostly because I have a old DMR transition 26 with straight steerer/headtube which limits what forks I could fit.. So fitting that Hope cup by be an answer. cheers
If it is a zero stacks headset, go for it! ;)
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Another handsome ride Ali. And bob’s my frog eating uncle 😂
haha thanks :D
Great humour, beautiful build. I'm curious how good it will ride.
Thank you :)
Nice to see other UA-camrs using the Sam pilgrim maintenance method To make it real authentic need a Curb for the steerer tube LOL The colour orange remind me of Dannys Santa Cruz
well it's a choice of either using the wrong tool but getting the job done and having a bike to ride or not using the wrong tool and having a nice box of parts to look at :P
you forgot the tool for the job so you had to improvise happens From time to time the best body I've seen was on GMBN hacks and badges someone used a fork as a brake lever and someone else used to spoon that's improvisation LOL
Awesome bike. I'm hoping to see you do some amazing things with it.😁👍
Thanks Michael...I wouldn't hold your breath for anything too big, it'll take a lot of getting used to!
Nice bike... I can't wait to watch video ride with this bike.
Thank you :)
Bike looks sick can’t wait to watch you ride it
Epic video
Thanks Carl :)
Amazing looking bike
Thanks!
Looks so good! Cant wait to see what you can do on this!
These build vids are awesome!
Thanks!
That's almost too much Ti Pig. Almost 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
almost :P
Love the humour! Very fun!
Thanks Sean :)
Headset is cool mod/tweak. Not worth bothering with the press, use the vice and Magura block clamps and a nylon mallet.
I actually searched online for clamping blocks but couldn't find ones for MTB, that's the only reason I bought that press as I just couldn't find anything else I thought was suitable :(
That was a really good trials build man.
Looks incredible!!! I hope it rides like you expect.
been running those same trialtech rims tubeless on my trail-bike (26+) for more than a year now, theyre a pain to seat, but works great!
I knew there'd be someone out there tubeless haha, I wanted to claim being the first on a comp bike but I thought that would be very presumptuous
nice build, ali!
Thank you :)
YAY. Finnaly another Ali C video!
Love it Ali! You are a master builder.
Fantastic. Amazing results and what an awesome color. Love the build videos.
Your use of hammers it's due to your surname, right? 😂😂
I've just literally brought a 2nd hand Onza ska which only been riden a few times and look like it's just come out the box, £150 absolute bargin.
Sweet little beginner bike for me
good find, I hope you have a great time riding it :D
@@Ali_Clarkson Cheers mate I hope I do.... unfortunately I work far too many hours, I suppose that's what ya get for being a Hgv driver. I'm down at Nottingham and looking round at every I can.... play 🤣
Did you used to play a brass instrument Ali? Haha. Bike looks incredible! Looking forward to watching you riding it!
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to see a riding vid.
0:14 Nice Miata!
Thanks :D
Everyone loves an MX-5
@@eartharrow6772 for sure!
Looks beautiful!
Thank you :)
Love it, great video, great bike, great mechanic.
Looks very smart! Still need the traditional rear brake squeek to make it official, well that and a female name
Don’t you dare! It is sooo patronising and Ali should know better than to incur his mother and his sister’s wrath!
I knew that comment would wind my mum up lol!
Gorgeous bike. *wipes chin*
Awesome bike build. I hope to get a used trials bike soon, I was looking at old Onza t birds on ebay, something I could pick up for around £50 as I have seen a few under that price about a month ago. I am 5'10 so what size should I get?
You're the same height as me...if you have a history of bmx then the Onza could be worth a try...coming from MTB I find 20" bikes too small and weird, sadly it's extremely hard to find 26" bikes at the same prices :(
@@Ali_Clarkson Thank you for the help, I appreciate it.
I like that bike.
Hi Ali, great build as always, However all you need now is a big glass fronted display case to put your new trials bicycle in and then just stare at it ???????.
haha but it's not just some art piece, it's got to be ridden too!
@@Ali_Clarkson yes!! Tell that to the hoarders on a certain Facebook page! 🤣
The bike came out super sick! How much it weighs? How much it costs?
CoooooL bike, Ali ! 🤘😎
Awesome build!
That is a very nice bike. Is it sad but I like the clear brake hose with luminous fluid, very 90’s rave. but my neat brain says why did you not do it on the front!
this hose isn't rated for the extra pressures disc brakes put on them...magura rims brakes have a lot lower mechanical advantage and doesn't generate the same fluid pressure as a disc brake, this means magura rim brake hose is just a plastic tube...disc brake hose has a kevlar (I think) weave which stops the hose from expanding under high pressures...sadly you can't
get clear tubing for a disc brake yet
ptsd from the neighbours bass.
I know you!
Can you explain caged vs standard pinned MTB pedals and why you often see caged in competition trials?
I'm not 100% sure why comp riders choose caged pedals...it might simply be that they're lighter but there could be other advantages I don't know about
Been riding a Cannibal for close to 8 years now, chiefly due to there being absolutely nothing on the market to replace it with. Fantastic geometry. Everybody who rides my bike likes it, I think the current generation don't know how good a sensible bb hight can be.
happy BD Ali!
Thank you :D
I wouldn't worry too much about the rear tyre, I run Vee tyres on the MTB with rimpact and didn't get the usual bead noises either. They're holding air perfectly :)
good to hear, thanks :)
On the free wheel you could use the tool u use on MTb cassette
That doesn’t put anywhere near enough torque to tighten them sadly