Maybe just get mountain bike pedals.. easy to clip into..or favero power metre pedals if you want to go all in Btw great job on the build, but please please please get someone to check all your bolts with a torque wrench... With carbon you have a really high risk of over tightening and causing cracks which will result in a catastrophic failure 😳
@@marekcsg I heard that about mountain bike pedals! Let me def look into it & Good shout! I got my cyclist friends to double-check (and help a lot) with the building. I definitely don't trust myself with this 😂
Go for fizik!!! I have the tempo r5 and they're sooo comfortable. Can't go wrong with black or white 😉 more sg cycling vids pls Sherry!!! From a fellow NZ cyclist xx
@@gliderman9302 as long as it's a decent well calibrated torque tool. My LBS has seen too many bikes damaged by use of torque wrench. Sometimes just hand tight is enough.
Do you actually think she built that bike in her living room with no bike stand?? I want to know how a bottom bracket was installed with an adjustable wrench.
I hope the video uploader does not ignore this comment. There is a certain torque requirement for carbon fiber materials. It’s very dangerous not to use torque wrench…
I think she is promoting the frame or just hate comments implicating the inferior quality of Chinese products (my comment was deleted). Hope this rings a bell : ua-cam.com/video/VZHWi2Ou5U8/v-deo.html
@@jaso97 There’s no fucking way this self proclaimed “independent woman” built this bike on her own. She doesn’t even have the basic tools. And yes a torque wrench is necessary for carbon components. There’s no clips of her press fitting the BB, cutting steer tube, assembling headset, derailleur, cockpit and tuning the drivetrain.
That’s cause she didn’t. Left the actual complicated work to others. She’s just there to shamelessly claim the credit and prance about the camera. How vain and fake.
I was specifically looking for that as well. There's no way she gets all that right on a first try with no help. Everything would be totally misaligned if it even worked. Not sexist. Most guys couldn't do it either.
1. As a million others have already mentioned, you need a torque wrench when assembling a bike (very important to keep you safe so bolts don't come loose or snap from being too tight); 2. Sidi Sixty or Shot shoes in gold are super Gucci; and, 3. Look pedals are the OG, but Shimano pedals are also very good. Lastly, you should get a kit so you can fix flat tires by yourself (i.e., a spare tube or two, a patch kit, a CO2 inflator and a multi-tool; I carry mine in my jersey's middle back pocket), and a bright red light you can attach to your seatpost is a good idea so distracted drivers see you. Stay safe, and have fun!
Watching you tighten up those screws without a torque wrench made me squirm!!! coming from a bloke who also built his own bike kudos for having a crack at it. Enjoy the freedom it brings you and the accomplishment of doing it yourself!
Love seeing these videos of people building quality carbon bikes with all Chinese/unbranded parts (well, aside from the Shimano group set and Specialized tires). I have a set of Superteam carbon wheels that I paide less than $300 for and they're amazing. Thousands of miles and they still look and ride like new. Good luck and ride safely!
@@stevenstevenson3705 I bought them on Amazon, they were having a sale at the time. Still, you can buy them for $350 for the 38mm set, which is what I bought, and they go up to 88mm for $400. You can also order them with different hubs if you want, and different spokes. Also have different finishes and lettering depending on what you want.
It's a good idea to take out the fork after a while to inspect it for cracks and delamination in the steerer at the stem clamp and upper headset bearing. If the steerer is carbon and your bung is not properly placed, it can also fail and cause injury. Have an experienced bike mechanic check it if you are unsure!
She is a better mechanic than all of the bike builder combined, she magically assemble cassette, BB, chain, fork and staff but struggling in tightening Allen bolt.
Be very careful over tightening bolts with carbon especially on an OEM chinese frame - if you can it would be worth taking to a bike shop to have them check it over.
Fully setup without seeing you doing the internal routing and indexing and installing a pressfit bb. Yes I believe it was all done without any physical help..lol.
Spare her a thought guys, she just wants to attach some monkey screws here and there, get some dudes to help her build up the rest (and conveniently not feature them in the video, even though it was a team effort) and prance about in front of the camera, touting how she "builds my own road bike xoxoxo". Y'know. For the youtube cred or whatever.
@@wchu702 hmmm if she can build a road bike on her first attempt and so easily as shown in the video. She is a genius. The sight of her pretending to put in the last cog in the rear wheel while the rest have been put in place somehow… so fake.
Kind of amazing- I have built 5 bikes, but never without a mechanic. I am glad you kept it simple with reliable rim brakes, but you really should bring it in to a pro just to get the 5nm torque on your stem and make sure your shifting is clean. The last thing you need is your stem to fail catastrophically on a descent. Well done!
@@4shylarry i’m sorry? did you just say that most bike mechanics are incapable of finding a better job??? what is this attitude towards bike mechanics, they are the ones tuning bicycles for childrens to enjoy, fix up mechanical faults in bikes for elderlies for them to travel around in ease. all this just for you to call them incapable of finding a better job? what do you even know about their passion towards bikes, do you even know how to show respect to them? please, give them a little bit more respect, you are being extremely insulting and rude to them.
Welcome to the world of cycling! Very great looking bike at a wonderful price. Having said that, safety is top priority in road cycling. Just as a heads up and definitely not to scare you, there is always a risk involved with buying unbranded products (unless they've been meticulously tested in lab+real life, of course). By buying your gear from reputable brands, you also buy their proven safety-record and trust that you can place in your equipment. Have fun and be safe!
@@Sweendex 4K are nothing compared to having a severe / deadly crash because of cheap/untested carbon components failing at high speed after experiencing material fatigue
Um, you left out all the hard parts, like installing the bottom bracket, sizing the shift and brake housings, aligning the brake pads, aligning the front derailleur, and dialing in the rear indexing. I’m calling BS on this video.
I am looking at carbon fiber bikes right now, and I have learned that not all carbon fiber bikes are built the same. Therefore I am really curious to see how that particular brand holds up because the cost to build was a very good price.
I’d be interested in seeing what happened after your lunch break. Your riding position looked dialed in. Did you get a bike fitting. Did you adjust the deraileurs yourself?
Nice video, entertaining as always. I understand that its for pure entertainment but it will be great to send a correct message to the newbies that will be picking up this hobby. This is not like picking up a furniture from IKEA and DYI. Safety is #1 priority in cycling. Having a professional to check on it and supporting our LBS at the same time will be great to start with. This video has many hidden parts that newbies did not know about of building a bike. I am not doubting your ability to build a bike yourself as you are an independent woman. Just my two cents and keep those great & responsible videos coming.
I found one of your bike videos quite by accident and I wondered why I liked you right away, I am a Canadian expat also but for me it is Germany :) Keep up the fun videos
Be careful, sometimes those AliExpress cheap carbon frames are very dangerous as they are prone to snapping. I know brand-named carbon frames are really expensive but you definitely do get peace of mind that they're EXTREMELY unlikely to snap. However, you seem to be pretty light-weight so I hope you'll be okay!!
THIS. Plus NEVER tighten bolts on a carbon bike without a TORQUE WRENCH. You can crush carbon with very little excessive force as they are not designed to withstand crushing forces.
$1850 plus $550 or so in tools and stand, tools are pretty cheap, but the bearing press, large torque wrench, and stand make up the bulk (in my case also a park cable pulling kit, it’s crazy expensive for what it is but it’s saved me hours with the last 2 frames I build up) Good news is the more bikes you build for yourself the more cost effective it becomes. Wish I started this way, I missed many great days of ridding when I first started waiting for shops to repair my bikes and usually re repair them when they failed.
The only issue I have is how u use allen keys haha. Put the short side of the allen key into the nut and use the long side as lever when you can. Longer lever = more force/better leverage. Kind of like pushing the door open near the handle as opposed to hinges. Tightens much better haha.
I would really recommend getting bright coloured kit and lights. They'll help you not get run over by cars. Apart from that, get the bike checked over by an experienced mechanic (especially the cheap carbon bits) and get rid of the titanium bolts, they have a tendency to snap.
Great video! Love to see people getting into cycling whether as a hobbyist or more. It’s great you built this yourself, just a suggestion, maybe get a bike stand, torque wrench, t-20&25 tools. Also try riding in clips, you’ll feel a lot different than flats
Cool thing about black bikes is that they match the asphalt. It's not actually that cool, be safe and wear something that the cars will notice. Keep on riding!
I've been cycling for three years & I love this video so much! You go, girl!!!! Also for pedal recs -- Shimano PD-ED500 Road Touring Pedals! The shoes that clip in are easy to walk in when you wanna bar hop. I have two pairs of cycling shoes: sandals for summer/spring and shoes for fall/winter. I live in Iowa. : )
Hello! Very interesting video. One very important issue I want to point out. One place you should not use carbon grip paste is between the steerer tube and the stem. 1. The handlebar should be allowed to twist off center during a heavy crash 2. The paste will eventually drip down into the headset and that is not a good thing.
You really need a hangar when working on the bike. Second a torque wrench, especially carbon frame.... Dangerous if overtorqed, cracks cannot be seen, it just gives way.
Good job 👍. That is a light frame only 800g, 2 of my carbon bikes are 1100 and 1300g frames, 58cm and 55cm. For the top cap bolt, you can just use an aluminum bolt, cheaper and lighter because you don't need strength there since the stem holds the fork. Can use aluminum bolts for bottle cages too, just don't over torque.
Consider getting a pair of cycling gloves, better grip = safety. Shades too, they help protect your eyes from stones or debris and you would look so much 'cooler'.
Finally! Thank you for sharing your journey in building your own bike. The frame looks so light, I reckon it is carbon. I love the colour of your bike, it looks matte carbon black, exactly the colour i would like for my bike. That said, I see your bike suit is in black, it must be hot riding under the Singapore sun.
Some mistakes on your build. Carbon grip paste should not be used on your stem for the carbon steerer tube and handlebar. You want it to be held by the bolts that are torqued 6Nm at most. You do not want additional friction grip to hold onto it. Just in case you fall and the bike falls, it is OK for the handlebar to be misaligned from impact. You want that energy/force to be deflected, not absorbed. There is only this much impact force the carbon steerer can take and you don't want a steerer to break. You can always realign the stem and handlebar after the unfortunate event. The only place carbon grip paste should be used on is the seat tube if your frame is carbon and your seat tube is carbon. You want the minimal torque on those bolts say 4-5Nm on them because you don't want to crush the seat tube going over the torque specs.
Agree with the steerer part. But from past experiences, without grip paste the bars are likely to slip hitting a pothole or sprinting at a high intensity with the increased leverage of the hoods/dropbar. Also 5 Nm at most for most m5 bolts, especially if it's titanium. I've snapped a ti bolt on a pro vibe stem under the torque specification of 5 Nm, they are not as reliable as the good old forged steel bolts. Besides I think you should mention using the lowest recommended torque value if it involves two components. E.g Most stem would recommend 5 Nm but paired with certain carbon bars like the MCFKs where the maximum torque goes down to 4, it's likely safer to go with the lower value.
@@ILOVEDEFENDINGTHE1PERCENT you want that slippage especially on impact. No certified mechanic puts grip paste on the stem and handlebars. If slippage is a problem then you are on another level and need integrated stem-handlebar.
@@jinngeechia9715 There is literally no way you can avoid slippage without carbon paste on stems like the darimo or the mcfk stem where the torque maximum torque value is 3 Nm. You have to also take into account the clamping surface of the bars, certain bars like the Bontrager ones have a glossy smooth surface and again it will 100% slip without a little friction paste. You have to anticipate the rider to be in situations where they are descending at high speeds and hitting a deep drain cover. The bars slipping and losing frontal control can be catastrophic. I get you saying that the parts needs a little give and deflection to protect your other components, that's why you don't over torque shifters and levers. But it's absolutely fine to apply carbon paste in-between the stem and the bars, especially on exotic carbon parts where the torque value is so low. It's equally important that the riders steering isn't compromised in sketchy situations.
@@jinngeechia9715 Also incorrect, even grand tour pro mechanics apply carbon paste on bars as seen in this video of a bike build for former team CCC rider Ilnur Zakarin. Link is timestamped ua-cam.com/video/qUSaq7t4iXs/v-deo.html Another example is this bike build for Peter Sagan where the mechamic is seen smearing friction paste on the stem surface. Link is timestamped ua-cam.com/video/oSl3A8tHj6U/v-deo.html Another example is the bike build of former world champion Mads Pedersen where you can see a smear of carbon paste on the stem clamping area. You can even see him sanding off the surface on the shiter are to create more friction. Link is timestamed ua-cam.com/video/t18u_ddfRQU/v-deo.html I mean these are world tour level mechanics working full time in a service course with input from the manufacturers and the riders, I think they know what they are doing.
Your choice for the shimano group set is right but the chinese carbon fiber frame... Might have safety concerns due to quality.... Made in china yes is cheap but quality....especialy when it come to carbon fiber...and safety no way lol
My favorite pedals is the Shimano Ultegra Pedals. Very easy to clip in and clip out and never had a issue with after riding almost 1500 miles with them.
Always remember that it's cheaper to buy a new bike than upgrading it. So when you buy a bike make sure it's really good to last you a long time, think of it as an investment.
Excellent price for your bike! I'm from the USA and I did the same thing and got everything from AliExpress, Amazon, and Yoeleo ("name brand" frame from China for $1100 USD). I also splurged on a Shimano DuraAce crank with power meter for $1500 USD and much more expensive pedals and ended up paying $3200 USD. A world with free trade is awesome. Would have been even cheaper if Trump hadn't made a mess of things.
@@cjohnson3836 It’s six pounds lighter than my old Cannondale Synapse. But right now it’s making clicking noises when I push really hard on the cranks on both left and right sides. Don’t know what it is. I don’t think it is the bottom bracket.
Have the same configuration on my bike 7.1 kg. Done more than 2000 miles from march till now. It will work like a dream. And I weight 75 kg. So the lady will be fine and dandy on the Panther. You just cringe...
Don't think it is that light. I just assembled one with 800g frame and 32g brake levers, 160g carbon pedals, extra light cassette (compared to 105) and it still comes in at 7.7kg. It's disc brakes though, so 200g penalty.
@@nnnnn8173 get some classic brakes. I don't necessarily need disc. Run some swiss stop on my brake shoes and so far London streets accepted me without discs. Tbh I skeed my back wheel when I brake tight. But I'm an urban rider in the end. Only difference is I use Cero Ar24 wheels on the fucked up tarmack that London throw at me. No carbon on that. But still light. Much lighter then is needed. Thanks for your reply.
maybe that's how she wants it or like she did a bike fit or something and that's what they recommended her seat to be but yeah looks like she will get her back very sore
A carbon frame, good components and a fancy outfit is cool (did you torque it to specs?). But if you want to improve your performance: (1) adjust the saddle height properly!!! (and while you are at it: go get a bike fit) and (2) get some cycling shoes and some clipless pedals!!! Otherwise, very cool video.
Rubbish. Absolutely do not watch. Didn't actually show anything useful. Spent more time punting the pizza company she's getting paid to promote than actually doing any useful assembling.....
WTF did I fall asleep or blink, at some point the bike was built... What happened??? LOL, would have loved to c how the bottom bracket/crankset was installed... hint hint😉
She said the people filming her were helping her with the build. I think this is meant to be a fun build rather than an informative one. To be honest, l just clicked because she’s pretty and seems funny. Otherwise I don’t expect to learn anything useful about road bike assembly.
You didn’t show how you install bottom bracket, cut steer tube, fit tires and tube onto wheels, assemble cranks, tune bike. Did you really build it on your own? 80% of the build wasn’t even shown in this video. Please be honest.
Good effort, just a torque wrench and some cycling SPD shoes and pedals will be great. Mountain shoes are more convenient than road racing shoes, just saying 😉.
Bike looks great just make sure not to over tighten some of the bolts because it you over tighten the seat Post clamp you will crack the frame and make it un rideable but make sure they are tight enough otherwise everything will fall apart
How much does carbon handle bars reduce shock va aluminum? Is it really that much or not really. I have a 2011 Trek 1.1 which is all aluminum parts. I love the look and eveything just the way it is (though the seat hurts my butt but thats normal for road bikes i guess).
Well done on the build without the benefit of a maintenance stand. But I am curious how you wrestled in the bottom bracket without the use of a stand ....if it was a press fit. Good looking bike and Raph is good kit and you almost look the part....the sneakers are just not there. :\
Obviously somebody checked that build afterwards otherwise I wouldn't dare riding that bike lol no offense. By the way, watch out your teeth with that Chinese thing.
You made a smart move (whether you know it or not) in buying good tires because even a nice bike could be ruined by junky, cheaper tires that often come on bikes from the store so equipped. -U10
Great to watch your experience in Spe. I left ~ 2011 after 4 years. Love the new bike but check your seat stem height cos I reckon its a few cms short of what it should be and that measurement is critical for power transition and longevity 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Maybe for your next bike, you can buy an aluminum build:) Carbon bikes are fast, but they can break easily after a few falls off the bike. Aluminum bikes come cheaper and they can handle a few falls off the bike. Good luck!
Nice! You need clipless pedals if you want to do more serious riding. I like Look Keo pedals. Good platform, but not too big. Easy to clip in and out of. But practice clipping in and out about 50 times while leaning against a wall. It's embarrassing to go out your first time, stop at a stop light and slowly fall over because you can't get your foot out. (not that I've done that or anything ;) ) Sidi and Shimano make great shoes.
ignore the torque commenters , with carbon its really easy , just slowly and carefully tighten down till you hear a crack sound and then back it up an eighth of an inch , and you're set. i do this to all my customers carbon bikes , and non of them ever came back with a problem......actually non of them ever came back
I’m thinking of getting road cycling shoes & clip pedals! Any suggestions on brand/colour of shoes? 😄 🚲
Maybe just get mountain bike pedals.. easy to clip into..or favero power metre pedals if you want to go all in
Btw great job on the build, but please please please get someone to check all your bolts with a torque wrench... With carbon you have a really high risk of over tightening and causing cracks which will result in a catastrophic failure 😳
@Sherry. Nike Super Rep Cycling shoes are a good band for you to buy. Shimono is a good brand as well.
@@marekcsg I heard that about mountain bike pedals! Let me def look into it & Good shout! I got my cyclist friends to double-check (and help a lot) with the building. I definitely don't trust myself with this 😂
@@Fangducky Heat mouldable?! Omg!! Let me check it out.
I was also thinking white, but wasn't sure if they'd get dirty/stained really easily!
Go for fizik!!! I have the tempo r5 and they're sooo comfortable. Can't go wrong with black or white 😉 more sg cycling vids pls Sherry!!! From a fellow NZ cyclist xx
Another advantage of building it yourself is that you're gaining a lot of future maintenance knowledge in the process. Kudos!
For carbon frame and parts I recommend to use torque tools. Small mistake can cost You a lot… Bike looks very good 👍👏
Yeah that’s a deadly mistake. One overtightened bolt can crack the frame and ruin it
@@gliderman9302 as long as it's a decent well calibrated torque tool. My LBS has seen too many bikes damaged by use of torque wrench. Sometimes just hand tight is enough.
Torque settings,are really just to safeguard the maker's products.and them
Do you actually think she built that bike in her living room with no bike stand?? I want to know how a bottom bracket was installed with an adjustable wrench.
I hope the video uploader does not ignore this comment. There is a certain torque requirement for carbon fiber materials. It’s very dangerous not to use torque wrench…
Carbon components and not using a torque wrench is scary af.
not really
@@alen-commentnazi8774 you obviously don’t have any carbon components.
I think she is promoting the frame or just hate comments implicating the inferior quality of Chinese products (my comment was deleted). Hope this rings a bell : ua-cam.com/video/VZHWi2Ou5U8/v-deo.html
@@TheLimeCurd DAM
@@jaso97 There’s no fucking way this self proclaimed “independent woman” built this bike on her own. She doesn’t even have the basic tools. And yes a torque wrench is necessary for carbon components. There’s no clips of her press fitting the BB, cutting steer tube, assembling headset, derailleur, cockpit and tuning the drivetrain.
You didn't show how you installed the drivetrain and derailures.
That’s cause she didn’t. Left the actual complicated work to others. She’s just there to shamelessly claim the credit and prance about the camera. How vain and fake.
I was specifically looking for that as well. There's no way she gets all that right on a first try with no help. Everything would be totally misaligned if it even worked. Not sexist. Most guys couldn't do it either.
And it was a press-in bottom bracket...
1. As a million others have already mentioned, you need a torque wrench when assembling a bike (very important to keep you safe so bolts don't come loose or snap from being too tight); 2. Sidi Sixty or Shot shoes in gold are super Gucci; and, 3. Look pedals are the OG, but Shimano pedals are also very good. Lastly, you should get a kit so you can fix flat tires by yourself (i.e., a spare tube or two, a patch kit, a CO2 inflator and a multi-tool; I carry mine in my jersey's middle back pocket), and a bright red light you can attach to your seatpost is a good idea so distracted drivers see you. Stay safe, and have fun!
Watching you tighten up those screws without a torque wrench made me squirm!!! coming from a bloke who also built his own bike kudos for having a crack at it. Enjoy the freedom it brings you and the accomplishment of doing it yourself!
Carbon frames "having a crack at it" lol
She can max torque around 5-6nm, dont worry :)
I came to say this!
@@MobileArenaChampions wut rank you at
sherry, wow u r good at this... wats ur strava??
Love seeing these videos of people building quality carbon bikes with all Chinese/unbranded parts (well, aside from the Shimano group set and Specialized tires). I have a set of Superteam carbon wheels that I paide less than $300 for and they're amazing. Thousands of miles and they still look and ride like new. Good luck and ride safely!
Where did you purchase the wheels from? I’m interested
@@stevenstevenson3705 I bought them on Amazon, they were having a sale at the time. Still, you can buy them for $350 for the 38mm set, which is what I bought, and they go up to 88mm for $400. You can also order them with different hubs if you want, and different spokes. Also have different finishes and lettering depending on what you want.
The super team wheels are great. I have a pair too. So far, it's lasted me a good while.
It's a good idea to take out the fork after a while to inspect it for cracks and delamination in the steerer at the stem clamp and upper headset bearing. If the steerer is carbon and your bung is not properly placed, it can also fail and cause injury. Have an experienced bike mechanic check it if you are unsure!
She is a better mechanic than all of the bike builder combined, she magically assemble cassette, BB, chain, fork and staff but struggling in tightening Allen bolt.
Someone behind the scene is helping her... i won't dare to ride the bike she "built"... 😂
Be very careful over tightening bolts with carbon especially on an OEM chinese frame - if you can it would be worth taking to a bike shop to have them check it over.
Fully setup without seeing you doing the internal routing and indexing and installing a pressfit bb. Yes I believe it was all done without any physical help..lol.
You beat me to it. Looks like it was assembled with one adjustable wrench. LOL I'd be impressed if she actually wrapped the handlebars.
I am a independent woman!
Spare her a thought guys, she just wants to attach some monkey screws here and there, get some dudes to help her build up the rest (and conveniently not feature them in the video, even though it was a team effort) and prance about in front of the camera, touting how she "builds my own road bike xoxoxo". Y'know. For the youtube cred or whatever.
@@NPC-qx4qy Disrespectful to REAL independent women.
@@wchu702 hmmm if she can build a road bike on her first attempt and so easily as shown in the video. She is a genius. The sight of her pretending to put in the last cog in the rear wheel while the rest have been put in place somehow… so fake.
Kind of amazing- I have built 5 bikes, but never without a mechanic. I am glad you kept it simple with reliable rim brakes, but you really should bring it in to a pro just to get the 5nm torque on your stem and make sure your shifting is clean. The last thing you need is your stem to fail catastrophically on a descent. Well done!
Most bicycle mechanics are people incapable of finding a better job to do, the real
ProbleM is all the Chinese carbon parts that could fail
@@4shylarry i’m sorry? did you just say that most bike mechanics are incapable of finding a better job??? what is this attitude towards bike mechanics, they are the ones tuning bicycles for childrens to enjoy, fix up mechanical faults in bikes for elderlies for them to travel around in ease. all this just for you to call them incapable of finding a better job? what do you even know about their passion towards bikes, do you even know how to show respect to them? please, give them a little bit more respect, you are being extremely insulting and rude to them.
@@4shylarry all parts can fail, Chinese or other. Not sure what China has to do with it?
@@stuartbennett4888 99% of all bike parts come from China, dunno what the issue is. These are most likely seconds from big brands.
Welcome to the world of cycling! Very great looking bike at a wonderful price. Having said that, safety is top priority in road cycling. Just as a heads up and definitely not to scare you, there is always a risk involved with buying unbranded products (unless they've been meticulously tested in lab+real life, of course). By buying your gear from reputable brands, you also buy their proven safety-record and trust that you can place in your equipment. Have fun and be safe!
with reputable brands. this bike would have cost her 4K easy.
@@Sweendex 4K are nothing compared to having a severe / deadly crash because of cheap/untested carbon components failing at high speed after experiencing material fatigue
the moment you changed into your kit, i couldnt focus on anything else but you. oh, and nice bike! great job building it!
Um, you left out all the hard parts, like installing the bottom bracket, sizing the shift and brake housings, aligning the brake pads, aligning the front derailleur, and dialing in the rear indexing. I’m calling BS on this video.
She had a man do those tasks.
totally leaving the difficult part out…uncool
lmfao 😂
ya, its a FAKE VIDEO...another no knowledge cutie making large paychecks from youtube
@@jag3384lol, yea probably so😂
Needs a bike stand (foldable), for shoes Lake are really good and SPD-SL pedals have the most tolerance
Stumbled upon this video, really nice end product! Do give us updates on how it holds up! Looking forward to it
I am looking at carbon fiber bikes right now, and I have learned that not all carbon fiber bikes are built the same. Therefore I am really curious to see how that particular brand holds up because the cost to build was a very good price.
I’d be interested in seeing what happened after your lunch break. Your riding position looked dialed in. Did you get a bike fitting. Did you adjust the deraileurs yourself?
They didn't show it because she had a nap after her sponsored lunch and the boys built the rest of the bike.
Nice video, entertaining as always. I understand that its for pure entertainment but it will be great to send a correct message to the newbies that will be picking up this hobby. This is not like picking up a furniture from IKEA and DYI.
Safety is #1 priority in cycling. Having a professional to check on it and supporting our LBS at the same time will be great to start with.
This video has many hidden parts that newbies did not know about of building a bike.
I am not doubting your ability to build a bike yourself as you are an independent woman.
Just my two cents and keep those great & responsible videos coming.
I found one of your bike videos quite by accident and I wondered why I liked you right away, I am a Canadian expat also but for me it is Germany :) Keep up the fun videos
Be careful, sometimes those AliExpress cheap carbon frames are very dangerous as they are prone to snapping. I know brand-named carbon frames are really expensive but you definitely do get peace of mind that they're EXTREMELY unlikely to snap. However, you seem to be pretty light-weight so I hope you'll be okay!!
THIS. Plus NEVER tighten bolts on a carbon bike without a TORQUE WRENCH. You can crush carbon with very little excessive force as they are not designed to withstand crushing forces.
@@nightknightz2057 i can dunk on regular height rim
$1850 plus $550 or so in tools and stand, tools are pretty cheap, but the bearing press, large torque wrench, and stand make up the bulk (in my case also a park cable pulling kit, it’s crazy expensive for what it is but it’s saved me hours with the last 2 frames I build up) Good news is the more bikes you build for yourself the more cost effective it becomes. Wish I started this way, I missed many great days of ridding when I first started waiting for shops to repair my bikes and usually re repair them when they failed.
The only issue I have is how u use allen keys haha. Put the short side of the allen key into the nut and use the long side as lever when you can. Longer lever = more force/better leverage. Kind of like pushing the door open near the handle as opposed to hinges. Tightens much better haha.
Until it goes 'crack'. She must become one with torque specs.
just for initial turning the screw is ok, for tightening use the torque one.
Allen key goes on bolt, not the nut.
I suggest a bike stand for ur installing usually its make easy for you to hold the bike
Definitely need a torque wrench, really unsafe otherwise 😳🙏🏼
Phil is right - you may crack the carbon from overtightening, or the seatpost or stem may slip when you are riding... not good.
How come you didn't show the entire build?
Entertaining! I missed the part when you pressed the BB, aligned the front mech, indexed the rear and installed the brakes. ;-)
I would really recommend getting bright coloured kit and lights. They'll help you not get run over by cars. Apart from that, get the bike checked over by an experienced mechanic (especially the cheap carbon bits) and get rid of the titanium bolts, they have a tendency to snap.
Great video! Love to see people getting into cycling whether as a hobbyist or more. It’s great you built this yourself, just a suggestion, maybe get a bike stand, torque wrench, t-20&25 tools. Also try riding in clips, you’ll feel a lot different than flats
PRT!
Cool thing about black bikes is that they match the asphalt. It's not actually that cool, be safe and wear something that the cars will notice. Keep on riding!
I've been cycling for three years & I love this video so much! You go, girl!!!! Also for pedal recs -- Shimano PD-ED500 Road Touring Pedals! The shoes that clip in are easy to walk in when you wanna bar hop. I have two pairs of cycling shoes: sandals for summer/spring and shoes for fall/winter. I live in Iowa. : )
Hey amanda lets blaze and bike together 🔥 ❤ 💙 🔥
Nice video and very nice build am working on bike from the uk not cheap one eather good luck riding the frame set. Up be safe
Hello! Very interesting video. One very important issue I want to point out. One place you should not use carbon grip paste is between the steerer tube and the stem.
1. The handlebar should be allowed to twist off center during a heavy crash
2. The paste will eventually drip down into the headset and that is not a good thing.
Totally agreed 👍
For clip pedals, you can try "Look"
You really need a hangar when working on the bike. Second a torque wrench, especially carbon frame.... Dangerous if overtorqed, cracks cannot be seen, it just gives way.
Good job 👍. That is a light frame only 800g, 2 of my carbon bikes are 1100 and 1300g frames, 58cm and 55cm. For the top cap bolt, you can just use an aluminum bolt, cheaper and lighter because you don't need strength there since the stem holds the fork. Can use aluminum bolts for bottle cages too, just don't over torque.
Consider getting a pair of cycling gloves, better grip = safety. Shades too, they help protect your eyes from stones or debris and you would look so much 'cooler'.
Nice bike. Did you have a moment whilst you build your bike that workstand would be handy now?.
Finally! Thank you for sharing your journey in building your own bike. The frame looks so light, I reckon it is carbon. I love the colour of your bike, it looks matte carbon black, exactly the colour i would like for my bike. That said, I see your bike suit is in black, it must be hot riding under the Singapore sun.
You got this. Invest in the "BIKE HAND" Bike Stand. It's excellent.
Some mistakes on your build. Carbon grip paste should not be used on your stem for the carbon steerer tube and handlebar. You want it to be held by the bolts that are torqued 6Nm at most. You do not want additional friction grip to hold onto it. Just in case you fall and the bike falls, it is OK for the handlebar to be misaligned from impact. You want that energy/force to be deflected, not absorbed. There is only this much impact force the carbon steerer can take and you don't want a steerer to break. You can always realign the stem and handlebar after the unfortunate event.
The only place carbon grip paste should be used on is the seat tube if your frame is carbon and your seat tube is carbon. You want the minimal torque on those bolts say 4-5Nm on them because you don't want to crush the seat tube going over the torque specs.
Ya.. I cringed at tightening those screws without a torque wrench.
Agree with the steerer part. But from past experiences, without grip paste the bars are likely to slip hitting a pothole or sprinting at a high intensity with the increased leverage of the hoods/dropbar. Also 5 Nm at most for most m5 bolts, especially if it's titanium. I've snapped a ti bolt on a pro vibe stem under the torque specification of 5 Nm, they are not as reliable as the good old forged steel bolts. Besides I think you should mention using the lowest recommended torque value if it involves two components. E.g Most stem would recommend 5 Nm but paired with certain carbon bars like the MCFKs where the maximum torque goes down to 4, it's likely safer to go with the lower value.
@@ILOVEDEFENDINGTHE1PERCENT you want that slippage especially on impact. No certified mechanic puts grip paste on the stem and handlebars. If slippage is a problem then you are on another level and need integrated stem-handlebar.
@@jinngeechia9715 There is literally no way you can avoid slippage without carbon paste on stems like the darimo or the mcfk stem where the torque maximum torque value is 3 Nm. You have to also take into account the clamping surface of the bars, certain bars like the Bontrager ones have a glossy smooth surface and again it will 100% slip without a little friction paste. You have to anticipate the rider to be in situations where they are descending at high speeds and hitting a deep drain cover. The bars slipping and losing frontal control can be catastrophic. I get you saying that the parts needs a little give and deflection to protect your other components, that's why you don't over torque shifters and levers. But it's absolutely fine to apply carbon paste in-between the stem and the bars, especially on exotic carbon parts where the torque value is so low. It's equally important that the riders steering isn't compromised in sketchy situations.
@@jinngeechia9715 Also incorrect, even grand tour pro mechanics apply carbon paste on bars as seen in this video of a bike build for former team CCC rider Ilnur Zakarin. Link is timestamped ua-cam.com/video/qUSaq7t4iXs/v-deo.html
Another example is this bike build for Peter Sagan where the mechamic is seen smearing friction paste on the stem surface. Link is timestamped
ua-cam.com/video/oSl3A8tHj6U/v-deo.html
Another example is the bike build of former world champion Mads Pedersen where you can see a smear of carbon paste on the stem clamping area. You can even see him sanding off the surface on the shiter are to create more friction. Link is timestamed ua-cam.com/video/t18u_ddfRQU/v-deo.html
I mean these are world tour level mechanics working full time in a service course with input from the manufacturers and the riders, I think they know what they are doing.
Your choice for the shimano group set is right but the chinese carbon fiber frame... Might have safety concerns due to quality.... Made in china yes is cheap but quality....especialy when it come to carbon fiber...and safety no way lol
Carbon Fiber bikes need torque wrench. A must ! Fun watching you. Thanks...
My favorite pedals is the Shimano Ultegra Pedals. Very easy to clip in and clip out and never had a issue with after riding almost 1500 miles with them.
Always remember that it's cheaper to buy a new bike than upgrading it. So when you buy a bike make sure it's really good to last you a long time, think of it as an investment.
Hello, I think you need to adjust the height of your saddle. Also you might consider cutting the pizza if you want to boost your performance!
Excellent price for your bike! I'm from the USA and I did the same thing and got everything from AliExpress, Amazon, and Yoeleo ("name brand" frame from China for $1100 USD). I also splurged on a Shimano DuraAce crank with power meter for $1500 USD and much more expensive pedals and ended up paying $3200 USD. A world with free trade is awesome. Would have been even cheaper if Trump hadn't made a mess of things.
How you liking the Yoeleo?
@@cjohnson3836 It’s six pounds lighter than my old Cannondale Synapse. But right now it’s making clicking noises when I push really hard on the cranks on both left and right sides. Don’t know what it is. I don’t think it is the bottom bracket.
I like your self-built bike skill very much. It is totally your own masterpiece be proud of !!!
You: I can feel the torque, be one with the torque without the torque, I am an independent women yes.
Every men: Get a torque wrench.
I always ask why Carbon? Is it because you need to save time on your rides? Thinking of turning pro? Fancy yourself as a hillclimber?
7kg with high profile wheels, 105 and flat pedals? I wouldn't trust that frame tbh
Have the same configuration on my bike 7.1 kg. Done more than 2000 miles from march till now. It will work like a dream. And I weight 75 kg. So the lady will be fine and dandy on the Panther. You just cringe...
Don't think it is that light. I just assembled one with 800g frame and 32g brake levers, 160g carbon pedals, extra light cassette (compared to 105) and it still comes in at 7.7kg. It's disc brakes though, so 200g penalty.
Light, cheap, strong. Pick two. Keith Bontrager always says
@@nnnnn8173 get some classic brakes. I don't necessarily need disc. Run some swiss stop on my brake shoes and so far London streets accepted me without discs. Tbh I skeed my back wheel when I brake tight. But I'm an urban rider in the end. Only difference is I use Cero Ar24 wheels on the fucked up tarmack that London throw at me. No carbon on that. But still light. Much lighter then is needed. Thanks for your reply.
The bike is so nice!! I love the color! Nice to watch yoyr video and bike!
I like your new bike 👌 good video ✌️
Congrats on your new road bike
Your seat is way too far back and probably low. You’ll get a sore back.
maybe that's how she wants it or like she did a bike fit or something and that's what they recommended her seat to be but yeah looks like she will get her back very sore
@@yuier1209 if anyone recommended that from a bike for then I'd recommend she goes to someone who knows what they are doing.
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A carbon frame, good components and a fancy outfit is cool (did you torque it to specs?). But if you want to improve your performance:
(1) adjust the saddle height properly!!! (and while you are at it: go get a bike fit) and
(2) get some cycling shoes and some clipless pedals!!!
Otherwise, very cool video.
Rubbish. Absolutely do not watch. Didn't actually show anything useful. Spent more time punting the pizza company she's getting paid to promote than actually doing any useful assembling.....
Cuz she didn’t do it
Your channel needs to be bigger. Your personality is the best.
Must be tough to build a bike from scratch, but you did so well 💯 Very entertaining to watch haha. See you on the road & stay safe out there!
Thank you!! Can't wait to hop on my bike tomorrow morning 😄
WTF did I fall asleep or blink, at some point the bike was built... What happened???
LOL, would have loved to c how the bottom bracket/crankset was installed... hint hint😉
Hey independent woman, who installed the bottom bracket and crankset?
And how she route the cables inside the frame
She said the people filming her were helping her with the build.
I think this is meant to be a fun build rather than an informative one.
To be honest, l just clicked because she’s pretty and seems funny. Otherwise I don’t expect to learn anything useful about road bike assembly.
Love your smile and remind me my very first road bike build as well. Ride safe and enjoy!!!!
Haha really nice video. You should invest in a torque wrench especially if you are working on a carbon frame.
def, or any frame material for that matter, torque wrench highly rec
You get a stand and torque wrench yet?
Rad bike. I like it.
Did you really put grease on the steerer where you clamp the stem? Even worst if it is carbon paste.
What brand is that wheelset..?? Looks good and not to pricey
Great to see a budget-friendly road bike build... Hmm wait, are those S-Works Turbo Cottons? 😅
Looks like you had a lot of help. Who put the bottom bracket in?
You didn’t show how you install bottom bracket, cut steer tube, fit tires and tube onto wheels, assemble cranks, tune bike.
Did you really build it on your own? 80% of the build wasn’t even shown in this video.
Please be honest.
Any update on this? Would love to do a cheap carbon build but ive heard they dont last :/
Good effort, just a torque wrench and some cycling SPD shoes and pedals will be great. Mountain shoes are more convenient than road racing shoes, just saying 😉.
Bike looks great just make sure not to over tighten some of the bolts because it you over tighten the seat Post clamp you will crack the frame and make it un rideable but make sure they are tight enough otherwise everything will fall apart
"Independent Woman"
(っ◔◡◔)っ are you sure about that?
How much does carbon handle bars reduce shock va aluminum? Is it really that much or not really. I have a 2011 Trek 1.1 which is all aluminum parts. I love the look and eveything just the way it is (though the seat hurts my butt but thats normal for road bikes i guess).
A new study has shown that most UA-cam influencers are suffering from the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Torque wrench and bike stand. But absolutely 💯 for having the courage to build your own bike!
When I see a cool road bike with flat pedals I'm like that bike is not cool anymore. :D
9 years into road cycling i still dk how to fix my bike :) I'd be happy to join you for a ride!
There is no way she built this bike herself only without someone helping her on the spot. Anyone believes she built it herself is just simply dumb.
She mentioned she have guidance from somebody behind the camera who are actual cyclists. She didn't say she built it herself.
it's called editing. Welcome to the internet kamote.
Your bike looks so good! 💯
Get some brighter clothes ! I know the earth tones and drab colours are trendy now but you want to be seen . Bright colours with contrasts. Safety !
Well done on the build without the benefit of a maintenance stand. But I am curious how you wrestled in the bottom bracket without the use of a stand ....if it was a press fit. Good looking bike and Raph is good kit and you almost look the part....the sneakers are just not there. :\
Obviously somebody checked that build afterwards otherwise I wouldn't dare riding that bike lol no offense. By the way, watch out your teeth with that Chinese thing.
You made a smart move (whether you know it or not) in buying good tires because even a nice bike could be ruined by junky, cheaper tires that often come on bikes from the store so equipped. -U10
So she took a nap and the bike magically assembled itself? Haiyah! So lame!
That is cool xanni know where younpurchase all.set? Im interested..
That is one of a cheap carbon frame, u must got it from China
Great to watch your experience in Spe. I left ~ 2011 after 4 years. Love the new bike but check your seat stem height cos I reckon its a few cms short of what it should be and that measurement is critical for power transition and longevity 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love the color of your bike 😊
Haha. You’re so vibrant. Enjoy!
Is this a good frame? Am thinking of getting as it is affordable.
Adorable...I mean the BIKE! Yea right! Watching ONLY because of how ADORABLE...ahhhh...the bike...is....
Maybe for your next bike, you can buy an aluminum build:) Carbon bikes are fast, but they can break easily after a few falls off the bike. Aluminum bikes come cheaper and they can handle a few falls off the bike. Good luck!
Nice bike! You might want to consider raising your saddle height a bit...
Nice! You need clipless pedals if you want to do more serious riding. I like Look Keo pedals. Good platform, but not too big. Easy to clip in and out of. But practice clipping in and out about 50 times while leaning against a wall. It's embarrassing to go out your first time, stop at a stop light and slowly fall over because you can't get your foot out. (not that I've done that or anything ;) ) Sidi and Shimano make great shoes.
Cool build, just take that bike to a bikeshop and check the torque on the bolts
The bicycle maintenance technology is amazing.
Thank you for the video.
ignore the torque commenters , with carbon its really easy , just slowly and carefully tighten down till you hear a crack sound and then back it up an eighth of an inch , and you're set.
i do this to all my customers carbon bikes , and non of them ever came back with a problem......actually non of them ever came back