As someone who built an OEM van rysel 900AF frame with almost no parts attached aside from a rear derailleur hanger, I feel your pain of finding these parts of weried standard.
I obviously can’t speak for your viewers in general, but as far as I concerned it is much more interesting watching you work on your bike than a bike shop mechanic.
I think maybe the chain was the correct length first time, you maybe need to adjust the third screw in the derailleur clockwise, it sould pull the derailleur back and stop the chain rub possibly.
Good video, one thought, though: on all shifters I know turning the barrel adjuster anti-clockwise tightens the cable, thus pulling the derailleur towards the wheel.
@@JourdainColeman Thanks for the explanation of why the repair wasn't painted to match. Hopefully, Rob did something to protect it or the carbon fiber will fail.
Great video compared to the dumbassery of buying a brand new TCR and cutting it up for no good reason! Would be nice if more people recycled these old carbon bikes. I'm sure there are a lot out there.
Nice work, a frame swap can be quite the task, such a pain you needed to get a list of parts to finish! Especially the saddle clamp and oversized steerer/stem!
I have got a 2019 giant tcr, I can't complain about the quality or price, what I don't like about the bike is the number of proprietary parts like saddle seat post, fork, etc
Great video! I hope it's okay if I hijack this video for a problem of mine: I'm currently building up my elves falath evo and facing following problem. I'm using the FC-R7100 (2x12) shimano crankset, with the ltwoo erx groupset. Even in the lowest setting (biggest sprocket, small chainring) inside the app (setting: 1) I can't prevent the chain from rubbing at the inner plate of the front derailleur. My first guess was, that I need to use some spacers for either the bottom bracket or the crank axle. But with some research I've gathered, that road bike dont require the use of spacers. I'm confused with how to solve this problem. I know you havent used a ltwoo electronic groupset before, but you build your own elves falath evo. Did you need to add some spacers at the bottom bracket are? If I recall correctly, you just pressed the bb without any of these. I don't know how to solve this problem. I hope you or somebody else can help me out!
I'm not 100% sure what could be happening here. Hopefully someone with some more knowledge on these products can assist. Could it be the combination of crankset with groupset? Hopefully the internet will provide a solution for you.
Is that the lifeline bike stand you originally bought and reviewed 2 years ago? If so, how’s it holding up? Looking to purchase this for £90 or the park tools 10.3 for £160. I’ve read a few reviews that say this stand becomes unstable when one wheel is removed when bike is mounted on stand…?? You had any issues?
I have this same stand and yes if you remove the rear wheel but not the front wheel (when the bike is mounted drive side out) it is very unstable. You only make that mistake once though. I learned the hard way to be careful.
It's been fine for my DIY needs. It also folds away nicely. I had one before that had three legs, the 3rd leg just gets in the way 😂. I would recommend for sure. It's not skipped a beat.
I cannot tell you how much I hate proprietary fitments on bikes (or anything else for that matter). I wouldn't buy a bike that had anything other than a round seat post and 1"1/8 steerer. I bought a Vitus Venon Evo frame from the Wiggle/CRC eBay fire-sale and loved that it can be built up with standard everything, apart from the seat clamp wedge (this does annoy me). I really don't know what's wrong with standard seat clamps???
Still using a giant defy advanced from 2015 with quick release dropouts. I have upgraded the groupset from tiagra 4600 to tiagra 4700, carbon wheelset and carbon dropbar and the front disc caliper to growtac equal. The only stock components left are 1. the frameset and 2. the rear trp spyre disc caliper. It still looks modern and rides pretty well
So, to confirm, you smashed a frame yourself with hammer, then put a video out of you ‘saving the frame’ from the landfill by paying someone to repair it? Methinks UA-cam is taking over your life.
The TCR frame was a write of and would not have been used again (before I hit it with a hammer). The hammer was an experiment because the frame was heading to landfill. The giant frame will be used again at some point 👍🏼
TBH a mechanic from my neighborhood told me when screwing on the 7 speed cassette it's perfectly fine to screw it on by hand because it will tighten it's self while driving.
20:56. route the front brake cable in front of the rear brake cable. just undo the front caliper and then re-route the cable by passing the caliper under the rear brake cable.
A couple of things. 1) you should have pulled a string through the old frame as you removed the cables. Much easier next time. 2) on the crank arm, you forgot (or didn’t show) placing the safety clip
Watch the frame being repaired here - ua-cam.com/video/QyZNFTMbwzk/v-deo.html
As someone who built an OEM van rysel 900AF frame with almost no parts attached aside from a rear derailleur hanger, I feel your pain of finding these parts of weried standard.
I obviously can’t speak for your viewers in general, but as far as I concerned it is much more interesting watching you work on your bike than a bike shop mechanic.
I think maybe the chain was the correct length first time, you maybe need to adjust the third screw in the derailleur clockwise, it sould pull the derailleur back and stop the chain rub possibly.
Good video, one thought, though: on all shifters I know turning the barrel adjuster anti-clockwise tightens the cable, thus pulling the derailleur towards the wheel.
i was just going to say the same ;o)
making the seat tube longer is much easier than the repair, its not game over
Great job on the repaired frame. Rob did a fantastic job. Now to find a paint expert.
Rob's team also do paint... I wanted to leave it bare 🎨
@@JourdainColeman Thanks for the explanation of why the repair wasn't painted to match. Hopefully, Rob did something to protect it or the carbon fiber will fail.
Great content! Love these kind of videos, we learn from your mistakes! I prefer that than when you get a bike mechanic build it for you!
Thank you!
Amazing video as always J. Thanks for sharing.
Tanks man! Much appreciated.
Gorgeous bike!
Great video compared to the dumbassery of buying a brand new TCR and cutting it up for no good reason!
Would be nice if more people recycled these old carbon bikes. I'm sure there are a lot out there.
Nice work, a frame swap can be quite the task, such a pain you needed to get a list of parts to finish! Especially the saddle clamp and oversized steerer/stem!
So let me get this straight. You didn't save it from landfill. You broke it yourself and then had it repaired.
Aren't you NOT supposed to adjust reach at the saddle?
I have got a 2019 giant tcr, I can't complain about the quality or price, what I don't like about the bike is the number of proprietary parts like saddle seat post, fork, etc
Very nice, cheers.
I Wish Rob would sell his repaired "landfill frames"... Is buy for sure
Nice, but I would have left the steerer a bit longer and flipped the stem so it's vertical.
Good point… I see it now you have mentioned it.
those older TCR's can be built up super light with not a lot of effort as you found!
It's crazy light! I can feel it out on the road as well!
Great video! I hope it's okay if I hijack this video for a problem of mine:
I'm currently building up my elves falath evo and facing following problem. I'm using the FC-R7100 (2x12) shimano crankset, with the ltwoo erx groupset. Even in the lowest setting (biggest sprocket, small chainring) inside the app (setting: 1) I can't prevent the chain from rubbing at the inner plate of the front derailleur. My first guess was, that I need to use some spacers for either the bottom bracket or the crank axle. But with some research I've gathered, that road bike dont require the use of spacers. I'm confused with how to solve this problem. I know you havent used a ltwoo electronic groupset before, but you build your own elves falath evo. Did you need to add some spacers at the bottom bracket are? If I recall correctly, you just pressed the bb without any of these. I don't know how to solve this problem. I hope you or somebody else can help me out!
I'm not 100% sure what could be happening here. Hopefully someone with some more knowledge on these products can assist. Could it be the combination of crankset with groupset? Hopefully the internet will provide a solution for you.
Is that the lifeline bike stand you originally bought and reviewed 2 years ago?
If so, how’s it holding up? Looking to purchase this for £90 or the park tools 10.3 for £160.
I’ve read a few reviews that say this stand becomes unstable when one wheel is removed when bike is mounted on stand…?? You had any issues?
I have this same stand and yes if you remove the rear wheel but not the front wheel (when the bike is mounted drive side out) it is very unstable. You only make that mistake once though. I learned the hard way to be careful.
It's been fine for my DIY needs. It also folds away nicely. I had one before that had three legs, the 3rd leg just gets in the way 😂. I would recommend for sure. It's not skipped a beat.
👍👍👍
Forgot to weigh the bartape :D
haha... ad a few grams on 😂
I cannot tell you how much I hate proprietary fitments on bikes (or anything else for that matter). I wouldn't buy a bike that had anything other than a round seat post and 1"1/8 steerer. I bought a Vitus Venon Evo frame from the Wiggle/CRC eBay fire-sale and loved that it can be built up with standard everything, apart from the seat clamp wedge (this does annoy me). I really don't know what's wrong with standard seat clamps???
Yeah... frustrating for sure!
I really wish you didn't cut the head tube and flip the stem and add spacers. Sorry not a fan of + angle stem 😅
Yeah, someone else said the same. I see it now. All good learning for the next one!
lot of money to downgrade the bike to rim brakes.
Not everyone likes disc brakes. Rim brakes work fine in the dry on an alloy rim and are lighter. Also easier maintenance and wheel changes.
Mechanical disc brakes isn't that much better than rim brake. In fact, with normal brake housing, they are the worst brake I have ever used.
Once again a cheerful video , with lots of info. 👍
Glad you enjoyed 👌🏼
Still using a giant defy advanced from 2015 with quick release dropouts. I have upgraded the groupset from tiagra 4600 to tiagra 4700, carbon wheelset and carbon dropbar and the front disc caliper to growtac equal. The only stock components left are 1. the frameset and 2. the rear trp spyre disc caliper. It still looks modern and rides pretty well
lol we really all owe it to Park Tool's Calvin Jones 🤣
The struggle with 1 1/4 forks is real, canyon endurace 2017 owner here
It really is!!
So, to confirm, you smashed a frame yourself with hammer, then put a video out of you ‘saving the frame’ from the landfill by paying someone to repair it?
Methinks UA-cam is taking over your life.
The TCR frame was a write of and would not have been used again (before I hit it with a hammer). The hammer was an experiment because the frame was heading to landfill. The giant frame will be used again at some point 👍🏼
TBH a mechanic from my neighborhood told me when screwing on the 7 speed cassette it's perfectly fine to screw it on by hand because it will tighten it's self while driving.
20:56. route the front brake cable in front of the rear brake cable. just undo the front caliper and then re-route the cable by passing the caliper under the rear brake cable.
The best way to learn how to maintain your bike by yourself, good job, I'm sure you learned a lot.
So nice to see it finally built J. Can’t wait for the results!
You and me both! Good to hear from you 👍🏽
A couple of things. 1) you should have pulled a string through the old frame as you removed the cables. Much easier next time. 2) on the crank arm, you forgot (or didn’t show) placing the safety clip
Good point about the string! 👍🏽 Yeah, there were a couple of things I didn't capture. Cheers for commenting.
Can I recommend a ultrasonic cleaner I wouldn't live with out it to clean chains etc
I've had one on my list for a while. What one do you use?
Got mine off amazon 3litre