Mechanic knows his stuff. Good informative content for everyone who can't afford to blow 10k (myself included, not smart money for sure) for the latest bike off the shelf. Old is gold.
I think I now understand the headset wobble I get over 20mph on my Specialized Allez Elite from 2003, which is now on my indoor trainer. I retired it from outdoors after 5 years of 10k a year commuting. Never had it serviced, changed some of the components myself, wouldn't have even known bike shops did services then. I think I may treat my Ridley Time Trial bike to a service now having just watched this though.
That bike looks super clean! My CAAD10 has never been serviced, washed, or anything. 12000 miles, changed the chain and the cassette. My bartape is crusted over with sweat and whatever and held on with scotch tape, but it works! Oh, and it's on the original brake pads, lol
I didn’t think Campagnolo chains were directional, they do have very specific chain tools and pin replacements requirements. The chains seem to last longer, but 12k is a stretch literally 😊 . That will feel like a different bike when he gets out on it.
Bike shop i work in we get so many people who spend 2-3x the value of their bike on servicing, if they're comfortable on it, sentimental value, why not get it sorted. Seems to have become more prevelant since covid and new bike prices have become so rediculous.
How many miles are you doing this trip.....oh about 3 or 4 thousand across 3 different countries.....have you checked your bike over.... " Nah, it'll be alright "
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Mechanic knows his stuff. Good informative content for everyone who can't afford to blow 10k (myself included, not smart money for sure) for the latest bike off the shelf. Old is gold.
As a home mechanic, thoroughly enjoyed this one! Entertaining yet informative, learnt a lot from this one video alone. Thank you!
Wow, forget major overhaul and refit, this was a complete rebuild 🙂. Cool video, 5 out of 5.
Watched it in one go. Absolute masterpiece of a video! Mechanic is the man!
Those times when the products were durable. Great mec BTW 👏🏼
I think I now understand the headset wobble I get over 20mph on my Specialized Allez Elite from 2003, which is now on my indoor trainer. I retired it from outdoors after 5 years of 10k a year commuting. Never had it serviced, changed some of the components myself, wouldn't have even known bike shops did services then. I think I may treat my Ridley Time Trial bike to a service now having just watched this though.
Top tip with plastic bag and BB 👍🏻 I usually scratch my BB 🤦🏼♂️😂
That bike looks super clean! My CAAD10 has never been serviced, washed, or anything. 12000 miles, changed the chain and the cassette. My bartape is crusted over with sweat and whatever and held on with scotch tape, but it works!
Oh, and it's on the original brake pads, lol
Awesome episode,it's always great to see bike restorations but a bolt cutter for the chain.🙈
Pretty much standard practice for a old chain, pop it straight in recycle bin and no need for excessively dirty hands
@phil4455 True.
6:59 I was told once that these fittings could not be replaced on a carbon bike. Maybe the mechanic didn't have the tool or didn't know how to do it.
Fair play, this ain't no garage Queen! Smiles per miles it's worth it's weight in diamonds.
I didn’t think Campagnolo chains were directional, they do have very specific chain tools and pin replacements requirements. The chains seem to last longer, but 12k is a stretch literally 😊 . That will feel like a different bike when he gets out on it.
I used to tell people "what this bike needs is a new bike"!
Great vid guys, cheers! :))
Awesome mechanics
Why is this frame being rebuilt? It has the ring of death, at some time in the future its gonna fail? Shouldve replaced the fork or binned the frame.
Brown looks good!
The bar tape will match the rest of the bike soon. ;)
AT LEAST HE HAD CAMPAGNOLO, ALTHOUGH THE CHEAP KIT!
What did it costs?
How can you do that to a bike?
excellent video, cheers
How is this even possible? 10k on the same chain?
Great but probably cheaper to buy a new bike?
It’s two disc brakes away from being a usable road bike
Yeah, the marketing has done its thing on you..
Please scare people straight by showing us the total retail price for this entire service! It had to be 2-5 times the actual value of the bike.
Bike shop i work in we get so many people who spend 2-3x the value of their bike on servicing, if they're comfortable on it, sentimental value, why not get it sorted. Seems to have become more prevelant since covid and new bike prices have become so rediculous.
Same tires and same brake pad for 12000miles....hard to digest
All good keeping the bike on life support until it finally falls apart, but when it finally does I hope you don't find yourself on life support 😕
How many miles are you doing this trip.....oh about 3 or 4 thousand across 3 different countries.....have you checked your bike over....
" Nah, it'll be alright "
Eh? 10,000 miles is next to nothing? What is this about?
Those tri bars are an abomination.
It's used as a touring bike. Comfort over looks.