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.
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 ..
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🙋♀
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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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"
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😅
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 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 👍
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.
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 😂
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
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
@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.
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.
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.
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.
This is real life lol
DIVINE transmission from the pulpit of the all knowing one has me on the edge of anticipation Ramble oN PLEASE
This video is a gem.
24 minutes and 9 seconds of pleasures.
Still coming back to this one! What a moment in time! Hello from Prov!
This whole video has the feel of a psychedelic movie from the 60’s. Love the bike , always enjoy your videos.
Bars look absolutely amazing, Love the authenticity of the whole build process dudes! My kind of ATB !!
i went over this whole enchilada with a fine toothed comb filled with admiration
That is super cool about your grandfather the bike building is in ya blood!!
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 ..
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🙋♀
absolutely! nice that there is an endless amount of mechanical fun to be had out there with these beautiful well made parts
Would love to hear more about the CT hardcore SXE connection . My bike riding history and hardcore are interrelated .
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!
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.
Such a great video and such a cool build. Amazing vibes.
The drilled out seat clamp is awesome
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?
who Else on planet earth can attain this level of brilliance ?
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.
Inspirational video... I want to build one of these up🙏🏾🔮✨✨✨
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.
Nice build and lovely retro/ klunker.
Very calming video. I could meditate along to this. Should really be titled, “peaceful bike boys drill holes into a seat post clamp”
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.
gorgeous - sano. always light grease taper
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.
I grease all my spindles, love spreading 25.4s out too!
Very light film on the spindle never had a problem 15:27
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
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.
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.
Nice video & cool frame. Light oil on my tapers.
I was wondering about the derailleur hanger in one of the pictures I saw, now I understand...
Dude, RONZO, you’re a cinematographer! Go work that industry, too, if you haven’t already! They would benefit from your approach!
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
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.
“that we see what planning did “ that’s so funny
Gigglin Boys Club how I miss thee.
Looks like I need another bike 🤣
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!
This video goes well with my small batch, barn made moonshine
Made with Love ❤️
best xbike ever, thanks for the video
What do you use to apply the Fluid Film?
Is this the latest episode of Documentary Now!?
Love the bathrobe as a poor man's kimono style.
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.
Ages ago I read up there was a yellow frameset that was at the lighter end.
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"
Nothing is lighter than a hole! Speed holes rule.
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😅
Univega alpina steel frame 💪👍
Almost midnight two years later after this videos posting and I’m debating why I want this bike.
Lovely bike. What are those gorgeous bottle cages?
King Cage Iris cages made in Durango Colorado by another Ron ... or he was Ron before me ...
you’ll never catch me greasing a spindle.
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.
its a bike I won't soon forget! taught me so much and went so many places.
spell inducing hypnosis Precambrian stew
save your pontifications
What's the track playing in background at 5:10? 🙏
its the band Goat!
@@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 👍
Greasing the taper is the way to go!
What are those blue pants you are painting in? They look comfy. Big fan of blue and comfy.
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.
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 😂
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
Square taper needs friction. No grease. At all.
How long does the lanolin coat last?
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
its in your DNA💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
Get the frame repaired but with beefy gussets
Teamwork makes the dreamwork. 🌹🌹🌹
Hey Ronnie! What size do you ride ?
you guys make me feel like i'm a fast wrench lol
hey what is that seatpost clamp brake hanger? looked really cool on the website. love the build ronnie.
hi Bryan --- its a nitto cable hanger thing. they make them in 2 sizes, this is the shorty.
sick video wish I could hear what you were saying
so do I! I have some work to do still with getting good audio.
@@ultraromance it's ok my man I still very much loved the video, just wanna hear your wisdom
Does anyone know where teh Heart cabke carrier yolk is from? Cheers
Gorgeous ❤
What brakes are those??
Them skewers are wrapped like my bacon. Delicious.
Dry crank for me please.
holy fricken sheet
team dry crank ftw
This is the way. 🤘🤘
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
Респект вам Мастер❤!!!
what fork is that
a fork we had made to go along with the frame. they will be available as a set.
@@ultraromance lemme get one by itself and a 2 tone fabio's chest in barbie pink and seafoam
Do you still have that duralcan fork?!? Iv been searching for one in that color for YEARS!!
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
@@ultraromance will do!!
Sent you an email!
Beautiful bike!
No good views of the thumb or shifter set up you got there. Looks nice and low profile. Care to divulge ?
Covet!
🤘❤️🍻❤️🤘
Love me a bit of Goatfuzz backing track
whose boots do you wear, Ron?
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.
What are your handlebars?
Those are the Crust Uncle Ron’s Ortho bars! They are amazing!
@@AustinSpace20 Thank you. They have such a nice wing span!
oookayy...the burning question...who made that brass barrel adjuster on the funky monkey hanger?
Sal from Sals Bikes. they are very neat!
2028 - carbonalith build full episode
With first gen wireless XTR sourced from Japanese deadstock. See u there.
10:55 LOVE MY NIKE CRAFTS! 2023
somehow the frank zappa of alt cycling
whats are those grips??
This good
What handlebar is that on there?
uncle Ron's orthopedic back bars. out of stock --- but on order for a year now
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…
Always grease the spindle. Jobst Brant said so.
@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.
Grease, helps with the crank aligning in plane aka no wobble.
Fuck yes
Tom Sachs Nikes "general purpose" shoe went for around 350$ when this video was filmed.
1st we must build the body
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$
Dry.
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.
This is like bible bike building. Preach!
gunslingers with handlebst tape
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.