Crust/Ron's ALUMALITH build full episode

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  • @eddieallen6401
    @eddieallen6401 Рік тому +61

    Some bike build videos try to make the process look like a surgical operation in a sterile environment with a neat wall of Park tools as the backdrop. This immersive masterpiece is more like watching medieval field surgery. Just bite down on this stick while I saw your leg off.

  • @emittingtenseyelps7732
    @emittingtenseyelps7732 Рік тому +14

    DIVINE transmission from the pulpit of the all knowing one has me on the edge of anticipation Ramble oN PLEASE

  • @zsolthorvath1486
    @zsolthorvath1486 2 роки тому +29

    This video is a gem.
    24 minutes and 9 seconds of pleasures.

  • @Taylor_Alcorn
    @Taylor_Alcorn 4 місяці тому +1

    Still coming back to this one! What a moment in time! Hello from Prov!

  • @chuckrodgers4780
    @chuckrodgers4780 Рік тому +3

    This whole video has the feel of a psychedelic movie from the 60’s. Love the bike , always enjoy your videos.

  • @breakingbikes
    @breakingbikes Рік тому +4

    Bars look absolutely amazing, Love the authenticity of the whole build process dudes! My kind of ATB !!

  • @elevatedpursuits3590
    @elevatedpursuits3590 Рік тому +5

    i went over this whole enchilada with a fine toothed comb filled with admiration

  • @jacoblavinder3827
    @jacoblavinder3827 Місяць тому

    That is super cool about your grandfather the bike building is in ya blood!!

  • @mikeroneniner
    @mikeroneniner Місяць тому

    My first aluminium bike was 25 years ago . A claud butler . I really liked the ride feel . It got stolen . My city has a huge bike theft problem then and now . I’d love to get another Aluminium bike . One day ..

  • @kaffeemitcola6506
    @kaffeemitcola6506 2 роки тому +5

    Some parts of that creative process reminded me of the good time when bob Ross was on TV. Take a breath and relax for a moment. Thanks for sharing that. We ride the old stuff here too and became professionals in lettig look old stuff great again. I often think its technically superior to the new short lasting crap. Liebe Grüße🙋‍♀

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому +3

      absolutely! nice that there is an endless amount of mechanical fun to be had out there with these beautiful well made parts

  • @mikeroneniner
    @mikeroneniner Місяць тому

    Would love to hear more about the CT hardcore SXE connection . My bike riding history and hardcore are interrelated .

  • @wismar3630
    @wismar3630 Рік тому +3

    Greasing the spindle helps to alleviate creaks, or so I've been told. I was taught that anywhere metal contacts metal there should be a thin film of grease. For corrosion mitigation etc., but mostly as a noise cancelling tactic. I've been building and riding square taper for most of my life and I've never had a problem with 'pull-through' on a greased spindle, I feel like this problem is a function of over tightening, not lubricating. Love what you guys are doing!

    • @klarkolofsson
      @klarkolofsson 2 місяці тому

      While I agree, creaks can also be a sign of poorly joined parts due to bad tolerances etc. Grease can hide the issue but it doesn’t fix it.

  • @evanbyrne4433
    @evanbyrne4433 Рік тому +1

    Such a great video and such a cool build. Amazing vibes.

  • @Casual_BackPacking
    @Casual_BackPacking 2 роки тому +3

    The drilled out seat clamp is awesome

  • @henrikmq
    @henrikmq 3 місяці тому

    Have enjoyed watching all your videos, Ron but this one takes the prize. Pace and insight around bike build at highest level- just pure joy. Will have to watch again. Do you ship to Norway?

  • @barristersummer238
    @barristersummer238 Рік тому +2

    who Else on planet earth can attain this level of brilliance ?

  • @felixjackson2670
    @felixjackson2670 2 роки тому +2

    Best of the Best. Love it. Remember well the first Stumpjumper in early 80’s..came with Mafac brakes and I think TA chainset. I bought a Second Gen. in mid 80’s with Specialized Cranks and sealed bearing hubs. I think one piece bar/stem. Solid bike. Then had the first Stumpjumper in late 80’s to use Shimano XT.....Finally built a Stumpjumper S Works Disc Brake frame in early 2000’s with Hope brakes,hubs etc. so have a bit of history with Stumpjumpers! Now gone back to 853 Stanton Sherpa Steel. P.S. always fitted square taper cranks clean and dry.

  • @criddler_9738
    @criddler_9738 2 роки тому +5

    Inspirational video... I want to build one of these up🙏🏾🔮✨✨✨

  • @anthonidanowski9404
    @anthonidanowski9404 Рік тому +3

    i clean my tapers with brake cleaner and install dry, retorque after about 30 miles. no problems ever and im using some real old bin find cranks.

  • @da7715
    @da7715 Рік тому

    Nice build and lovely retro/ klunker.

  • @hotdogdog4740
    @hotdogdog4740 Рік тому

    Very calming video. I could meditate along to this. Should really be titled, “peaceful bike boys drill holes into a seat post clamp”

  • @anthonytalevich7601
    @anthonytalevich7601 10 місяців тому

    i apply grease to the square taper then wipe it off, so there is just a tiny bit of residual grease or a film as he refers to it. seems to work well.

  • @SuzyChapsticksArmy
    @SuzyChapsticksArmy Рік тому

    gorgeous - sano. always light grease taper

  • @847165nw
    @847165nw 2 роки тому +1

    Love this vid. I do grease my square taper, had Shimano 600 cranks with more than 20k miles, and changed out bb twice without trouble.

  • @glenzigdan
    @glenzigdan 2 роки тому +1

    I grease all my spindles, love spreading 25.4s out too!

  • @michaellachance8460
    @michaellachance8460 Рік тому

    Very light film on the spindle never had a problem 15:27

  • @sheldonbroadbridge5497
    @sheldonbroadbridge5497 Рік тому +1

    I love this bike, great work, guys. I have a mid 90's specialized stumpjumper. I would love to know what bars you use. Cheers

  • @brendonoid6133
    @brendonoid6133 2 роки тому +7

    I genuinely wonder what the ratio of destroyed crank arms is between greased tapers cracking cranks and dry tapers fusing to cranks and stripping out extractor threads.
    My personal experience is 0 to ~9 in favour of greased tapers never cracking versus cranks destroyed that have fused to BBs in various ways.

    • @fatrobdouble
      @fatrobdouble Рік тому

      I've always used a wee bit of grease, never been a problem for me. OTOH, as a guy who buys old used bikes for cheap, I've dealt with lots of issues where galvanic corrosion or whatever has froze aluminum cranks to steel spindles, and yeah.... some of those old cranks didn't make it.

  • @Rob-zf2cv
    @Rob-zf2cv 2 роки тому

    Nice video & cool frame. Light oil on my tapers.

  • @veloaa-montreal6924
    @veloaa-montreal6924 2 роки тому

    I was wondering about the derailleur hanger in one of the pictures I saw, now I understand...

  • @johnstanson3479
    @johnstanson3479 Рік тому

    Dude, RONZO, you’re a cinematographer! Go work that industry, too, if you haven’t already! They would benefit from your approach!

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  Рік тому +1

      thanks! had a lot of help on this one from the other folks on the ride. pretty fun to have everyone take there own footage and mix it up into this steamy stew 6 months later

  • @Sooperhans3636
    @Sooperhans3636 Рік тому

    Dry interface for spindle and crank. Pretty sure I saw it recommended that way by a manufacturer somewhere once, maybe Shimano? I’ve done hundreds of crank removal and installs and never had a crank frozen to a spindle. I live on the northeast and we see some gnarly neglected old shit. Stuck BB cups are another story.

  • @jacoblavinder3827
    @jacoblavinder3827 Місяць тому

    “that we see what planning did “ that’s so funny

  • @taylor.phinney
    @taylor.phinney 2 роки тому +1

    Gigglin Boys Club how I miss thee.
    Looks like I need another bike 🤣

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому +1

      oh we spoke of you on more than the occasion.... would have been inspiring to the art fart to have your giggles. in due time!

  • @MrOmfghi2u
    @MrOmfghi2u 2 роки тому +2

    This video goes well with my small batch, barn made moonshine

  • @KillingTimewithStyle
    @KillingTimewithStyle 2 роки тому +1

    Made with Love ❤️

  • @senenrc
    @senenrc 2 роки тому +1

    best xbike ever, thanks for the video

  • @BoneCowboy
    @BoneCowboy 11 місяців тому

    What do you use to apply the Fluid Film?

  • @mogulmayhem
    @mogulmayhem 2 роки тому +2

    Is this the latest episode of Documentary Now!?

  • @umaikakudo
    @umaikakudo Рік тому +2

    Love the bathrobe as a poor man's kimono style.

  • @xjaybirdx309
    @xjaybirdx309 2 роки тому

    I ride a 90s MTB Giant when they were made in Taiwan before they became the megalith company. The frame and fork are steel but boy o boy is it light and smooth to ride. 4130 but light somehow.

    • @haemstah
      @haemstah Рік тому

      Ages ago I read up there was a yellow frameset that was at the lighter end.

  • @snazzfab
    @snazzfab 2 роки тому +2

    THANK YOU
    This is so comforting to watch and listen to.
    with respect to the grease debacle:
    I was ALWAYS taught "NO GREASE ON SPINDLES AND HEADSET CUPS"

  • @jackcarter233
    @jackcarter233 Рік тому

    Nothing is lighter than a hole! Speed holes rule.

  • @gilmelord
    @gilmelord 7 місяців тому

    Hi sir! I'm from the Philippines where to buy Paul touring components?? I love it! I have steel univega via carisma bike with Shimano old model components. I want to change it to Paul touring. I hope it's cheap😅

  • @SawOne729
    @SawOne729 28 днів тому

    Almost midnight two years later after this videos posting and I’m debating why I want this bike.

  • @jimhim7099
    @jimhim7099 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely bike. What are those gorgeous bottle cages?

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому +1

      King Cage Iris cages made in Durango Colorado by another Ron ... or he was Ron before me ...

  • @shovelresearch
    @shovelresearch 2 роки тому +3

    you’ll never catch me greasing a spindle.

  • @davidross8233
    @davidross8233 2 роки тому +2

    I felt as though I might weep when I saw the Duralcan getting parted out. I had one in college that my dearly departed mother innocently gave away while I was living overseas. That bike still calls to me from time to time and I do miss it so.

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому +2

      its a bike I won't soon forget! taught me so much and went so many places.

  • @peskybentley1624
    @peskybentley1624 2 роки тому +3

    spell inducing hypnosis Precambrian stew

  • @NealAndrews
    @NealAndrews 2 роки тому

    What's the track playing in background at 5:10? 🙏

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому +2

      its the band Goat!

    • @NealAndrews
      @NealAndrews 2 роки тому

      @@ultraromance Ah, Goat, they're awesome, saw them live in Manchester UK a few years ago, actually listening to the new LP at the moment. Really enjoyed the vid, btw 👍

  • @brrrt6666
    @brrrt6666 Рік тому

    Greasing the taper is the way to go!

  • @PizzaSpac3Ship
    @PizzaSpac3Ship 2 роки тому

    What are those blue pants you are painting in? They look comfy. Big fan of blue and comfy.

  • @ornametrics
    @ornametrics 2 роки тому +2

    One thing I learnt building boats is that you should never use graphite pencil on aluminium. It causes a corrosion/ weak spot and you will never get it all off.

  • @matthewseppi7043
    @matthewseppi7043 Рік тому

    Out of necessity, I did the 26mm bars into 25.4mm clamp thing, and, indeed, I felt like either the clamp was gonna snap, or I was gonna pass out. Finally succeeded, but I hope to never do it again 😂

  • @ultraorange1
    @ultraorange1 2 роки тому +10

    Got to see this in person at the coffee ride in Philly. It’s interesting but that aluminum stigma would be hard to crush. Big tires would mitigate the problem but I think it’s stuck in peoples heads. -Hugh Janus

  • @bubbakai
    @bubbakai 2 роки тому +1

    Square taper needs friction. No grease. At all.

  • @Bearhound42
    @Bearhound42 11 місяців тому

    How long does the lanolin coat last?

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  11 місяців тому +2

      folks treat the underside of their cars with it in winter, so I'd imagine a while. i just replied for fun after a year on my alumalith

  • @tusconcactus7119
    @tusconcactus7119 Рік тому +1

    its in your DNA💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

  • @mikeaze423
    @mikeaze423 29 днів тому

    Get the frame repaired but with beefy gussets

  • @Jessatron888
    @Jessatron888 2 роки тому

    Teamwork makes the dreamwork. 🌹🌹🌹

  • @CL-pb7jz
    @CL-pb7jz 2 роки тому

    Hey Ronnie! What size do you ride ?

  • @straderi
    @straderi Рік тому

    you guys make me feel like i'm a fast wrench lol

  • @bryanschraven4780
    @bryanschraven4780 2 роки тому

    hey what is that seatpost clamp brake hanger? looked really cool on the website. love the build ronnie.

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому +2

      hi Bryan --- its a nitto cable hanger thing. they make them in 2 sizes, this is the shorty.

  • @ChesterApricot
    @ChesterApricot 2 роки тому +1

    sick video wish I could hear what you were saying

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому

      so do I! I have some work to do still with getting good audio.

    • @ChesterApricot
      @ChesterApricot 2 роки тому

      @@ultraromance it's ok my man I still very much loved the video, just wanna hear your wisdom

  • @joshuabriones-yap3633
    @joshuabriones-yap3633 Рік тому

    Does anyone know where teh Heart cabke carrier yolk is from? Cheers

  • @watts391
    @watts391 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous ❤

  • @jackwilson8651
    @jackwilson8651 Рік тому

    What brakes are those??

  • @ResonantElecDesign
    @ResonantElecDesign 2 роки тому

    Them skewers are wrapped like my bacon. Delicious.

  • @Clarencebobarence
    @Clarencebobarence 2 роки тому +2

    Dry crank for me please.

  • @sunskaer5186
    @sunskaer5186 2 роки тому +4

    holy fricken sheet

  • @chazwarpdrive5171
    @chazwarpdrive5171 2 роки тому +5

    team dry crank ftw

    • @asherbeal8357
      @asherbeal8357 2 роки тому +1

      This is the way. 🤘🤘

    • @gonzobidde4225
      @gonzobidde4225 2 роки тому

      Absolutely. In my time as bike Mechanic I have seen so many cracked cranks. But in defend of the greasing team, those were mostly cheap ones. I guess when you have a high quality, good fitting crank it just doesn't matter

  • @ШНУБЛИККИЛБУНШ
    @ШНУБЛИККИЛБУНШ 8 місяців тому

    Респект вам Мастер❤!!!

  • @dookiesaur7915
    @dookiesaur7915 2 роки тому +1

    what fork is that

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому

      a fork we had made to go along with the frame. they will be available as a set.

    • @dookiesaur7915
      @dookiesaur7915 2 роки тому

      @@ultraromance lemme get one by itself and a 2 tone fabio's chest in barbie pink and seafoam

  • @Cycleinc
    @Cycleinc 2 роки тому

    Do you still have that duralcan fork?!? Iv been searching for one in that color for YEARS!!

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому

      I do! im not sure if I am ready to get rid of it for sentimental reasons ... and its a nice fork.... but feel free to email me

    • @Cycleinc
      @Cycleinc 2 роки тому

      @@ultraromance will do!!

    • @Cycleinc
      @Cycleinc 2 роки тому

      Sent you an email!

  • @marcpauly8699
    @marcpauly8699 2 роки тому

    Beautiful bike!

  • @andreaseiken9042
    @andreaseiken9042 Рік тому

    No good views of the thumb or shifter set up you got there. Looks nice and low profile. Care to divulge ?

  • @asherbeal8357
    @asherbeal8357 2 роки тому +1

    Covet!
    🤘❤️🍻❤️🤘

  • @dylannewton76
    @dylannewton76 9 місяців тому

    Love me a bit of Goatfuzz backing track

  • @jastirn
    @jastirn 2 роки тому

    whose boots do you wear, Ron?

  • @dominicvasturia9326
    @dominicvasturia9326 2 роки тому +1

    So that was a thing...I was wondering if anyone noticed it was an Al Crust, and freaked out about it as much as I did when I got home on Sunday.

  • @ljp1391
    @ljp1391 2 роки тому +1

    What are your handlebars?

    • @AustinSpace20
      @AustinSpace20 2 роки тому +2

      Those are the Crust Uncle Ron’s Ortho bars! They are amazing!

    • @ljp1391
      @ljp1391 2 роки тому

      @@AustinSpace20 Thank you. They have such a nice wing span!

  • @andrewturner943
    @andrewturner943 2 роки тому

    oookayy...the burning question...who made that brass barrel adjuster on the funky monkey hanger?

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому

      Sal from Sals Bikes. they are very neat!

  • @amunman
    @amunman 2 роки тому +4

    2028 - carbonalith build full episode

    • @p504504
      @p504504 2 роки тому +2

      With first gen wireless XTR sourced from Japanese deadstock. See u there.

  • @jt.8144
    @jt.8144 Рік тому

    10:55 LOVE MY NIKE CRAFTS! 2023

  • @ramonibarlucea1155
    @ramonibarlucea1155 2 роки тому +1

    somehow the frank zappa of alt cycling

  • @kobigyetvan6917
    @kobigyetvan6917 2 роки тому

    whats are those grips??

  • @90041hood
    @90041hood 2 роки тому

    This good

  • @thisishowiedewitt76
    @thisishowiedewitt76 2 роки тому

    What handlebar is that on there?

    • @ultraromance
      @ultraromance  2 роки тому +1

      uncle Ron's orthopedic back bars. out of stock --- but on order for a year now

  • @MonoLake02
    @MonoLake02 2 роки тому +3

    I ruined two drive side TA cranks on my Ritchey mountain bike in about 1980 by lubing the tapers and have never done it again…

  • @brandonneur
    @brandonneur 2 роки тому

    Always grease the spindle. Jobst Brant said so.

    • @brandonneur
      @brandonneur 2 роки тому

      @RollinRat I learned wheel building from Sheldon Brown. Also, trial and error on bmx bikes as a child. I put small amounts of grease on my vans lug nuts as well.

  • @brianmaldonado3723
    @brianmaldonado3723 2 роки тому

    Grease, helps with the crank aligning in plane aka no wobble.

  • @xjaybirdx309
    @xjaybirdx309 2 роки тому

    Fuck yes

  • @HellaDopeGuy
    @HellaDopeGuy Рік тому

    Tom Sachs Nikes "general purpose" shoe went for around 350$ when this video was filmed.

  • @sparkmadd_IZM
    @sparkmadd_IZM 2 роки тому

    1st we must build the body

  • @cypriano8763
    @cypriano8763 2 роки тому +2

    oh shit there it is. you could build a gravel bike from an old 90s mtb for free or buy a the same thing from you for 7000$

  • @brentforrer149
    @brentforrer149 2 роки тому +2

    Dry.

  • @stephenmorton8017
    @stephenmorton8017 2 роки тому

    the debate rages between dissimilar metals. the electricians us no-ox-id or noalox. take your pick. if you ever get through Pittsburgh, let me know. i have four vintage bikes boxed up in a basement i will let you have for storage fees. one is a nearly mint aluminum AlpinStars.
    all medium frames leaning to the large end. i'm in Boise and all i need is my Litespeed.
    i would consider it very romantic if you owned them. way too expensive to ship.

  • @STPjoejeep
    @STPjoejeep Рік тому

    This is like bible bike building. Preach!

  • @thedrinksomechoir7918
    @thedrinksomechoir7918 Рік тому +1

    gunslingers with handlebst tape

  • @8888swatt
    @8888swatt Рік тому

    I love aluminium. There - I said it! I recently happened to get back an aluminium frame I bought nearly 30 years ago and together with an obscure Orange F14 fork and some Renthal bars I had sitting in the shed I have built up what is now my favourite bike. That drilled post clamp is ace by the way.