Building The Bike | Cheap Bike To Super Bike Ep. 4

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Jon's cheap to super bike is looking nearly finished as he carefully builds the bike. Adding the groupset, wheels and finishing kit in this video, Jon's very careful to stay within the recommended torque settings and add some useful grease.
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@gcntech 5 років тому

What do you think of the bike now that it's nearly finished?

@sandrochiavaroBeerCircles 5 років тому

GCN Tech gorgeous!!!

@freewheels7544 5 років тому

A bit too much work , you could just rang that bell and it would instantly change in a hot bike

@stormskjdt7962 5 років тому

I love it! And it love how simple it is 😁

@gethinap 5 років тому

Noice!

@iamspecialised 5 років тому

It's actually amazing to see a bike come together bit by bit. It makes me want to stop dreaming about owning a branded bike and instead pick up something cheap and build it up from scratch. Awesome work John.

@767Marcello 5 років тому

Hi ! my name is Marcello and i am from Peru, One year ago I bought my first road bike, the basic BMC ALR01, with Sora groupset and Alx210 wheels. I was not sure i would like riding a road bike in the manic streets of Lima, but after a year, and 3000 ks I decided to upgrade components. GCN has been my greatest motivation and I watch every single show. So, the funny thing is i spent a month researching the web and hunting for bargains and then I bought EXACTLY the same components as you did ! (ALL THIS BEFORE WATCHING YOUR BUILD!! ) . I got a 105 r7000 group for 420 US from a store in Taiwan, Vision Trimax 30 wheels on sale from the US, and even the Contitnental 4000 GP II tires as well . So you can imagine my surprise when i watched your show and saw you get exactly the same parts I had ( you did get a better deal on those Vision wheels, i paid 600 US). It made me proud of my research and choices and in told my friends how savvy i am. Anyways, I still have to go to the US to pick the parts up, but it will not be hard since I am an airline pilot. Thanks for the fun and the inspiration, i love your show.

@samtravis4822 5 років тому

Just had one of those “WHAT THE HELL” moments when I saw Jon effortlessly slide the cassette on to the hub from the plastic body, I always thought they were just sent that way for storage! I’ve been taking them off and putting the sprockets on one at a time for years! I’m such a muppet

@JonCannings 5 років тому

😂

@WorldofColnago 2 роки тому

lol, me2

@adelgado8917 5 років тому

6:20 The music when he was putting lube in😂😂

@JosipBrozTito68 5 років тому

Using midle finger 😂😂😂 He knows what he is doing

@JeffDarmawan 5 років тому

🤣🤣

@jonnythelegs2597 5 років тому

Like an 80's porno without the dodgy moustache or so i've been informed.

@alfonsolizarazo9806 5 років тому

Haha 😂 this is Gold!

@jonnythelegs2597 5 років тому

@@alfonsolizarazo9806 GCN Does Dallas

@amfearliathmor8213 5 років тому

A true professional always uses a middle finger to lube up a head tube prior to insertion.

@jonnythelegs2597 5 років тому

He should have worn Si's false moustache and wig for the full effect, especially with that 80's porno music that was playing at the time.

@woden_the_wanderer 2 роки тому

That's what the wife says

@elmersbalm5219 2 роки тому

Looked like bike proctology to me! Ewe

@milanbabic92 5 років тому

Yes finally! And it's a 22 min long!

@wildhomemediaplayer5299 5 років тому

Was I watching that for 22 minutes... Was enthralled.

@TomahawkCSGO 5 років тому

Seriously, its been a while since i had that much anticipation for a video! Great series! Hope to see more videos of that kind. Greetings from Germany!

@sirmorace 5 років тому

Season 2 Idea : build up a disc brake gravel bike from an older frame

@morisbeetmann4183 5 років тому

Germanyyyyyyyyy🙌🏻🙌🏻😂

@gyp1414 5 років тому

Germany love from me and mine to you and yours Chicago Illinois USA Burnaine family

@andycarr5405 5 років тому

Watching Jon Cannings build up a bike is profoundly soothing. It touches me in my nerd place.

@funkyfearon1 5 років тому

More videos like this would be great. Maybe a video converting a 1990’s bike with down tube shifters to modern shifters. Keep up the good work.

@canitogalicia 5 років тому

Magnifico Jon,,,, you are the only one that is holding this channel. Always honest, professional, respectful. Looking forward to your videos. Excellent job.....

@Stefanosinf 5 років тому

Loved it, i did. Nice camera work on the details and detailed explanations. Thanks Jon.

@kevinrtres 5 років тому

Ahhh, the fun of building your own bike! Did this myself just a few months ago because the LBS mechanic got it in for me and over tightened all the bearings, putting the old bike out to pasture. Nothing I could do to prove it so had to put in a new group set and wheels. Decided to do it myself using UKposts as teacher and it worked like a charm. Good advice from a number of videos, especially GCN and Topline.

@mttkass 5 років тому

Your plastic wrap over the BB threads pro tip is amazing!! You have single handedly saved much of my OCD gripes on a few of my builds.

@gcntech 5 років тому

no worries, Jon

@philippbeckonert1678 5 років тому

: That is such a satisfying video to watch and I love all the explaining while Jon builds it up. Celeste and black go really good together.

@ARKINHK 5 років тому

BEST video ever. Thanks Jon. Learned SO much. Kudos.

@kevcroft2815 5 років тому

Front on the right Jon! We are British after all! Apart from that - excellent set of videos, the bike is looking superb. Can't wait to see the before and after road test videos. You've really inspired me to give my rusty old Genesis Flyer some much needed TLC.

@caseypleasant1922 3 роки тому

So glad you repainted the bike.... the final color looks so much better

@Grunge_Cycling 5 років тому

You guys should hold a giveaway after this series ends, and give this cool bike to someone who really needs and appreciate it.

@4everfrankie449 5 років тому

I love this series. I built both of my bikes up because I love to tinker and bargin hunt. I can't see myself ever buying an off-the-shelf bike.

@felathar1985 5 років тому

I was on the same predicament a few weeks back.. I'm building a touring/gravel bike and I couldn't buy an off-the-shell bike for the life of me. It is so fun to hunt for parts/prices and build it yourself.

@erobertson1417 5 років тому

That bike looks mint, I really like sensible 105 alloy builds. Much more relatable.

@backuptimmy4124 5 років тому

I am glad to see the whole transformation process, from painting to assembly of the new groupset on this bike!

@johnnyloco11 5 років тому

best tech series on gcn so far. Loved this and hope it gets the viewership it deserves (several million)

@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1 5 років тому

I have an idea, GCN creates competition to win the bike! The small print states the person who suggested the comp, wins the bike😐😁

@ianfisher7880 5 років тому

I agree, but only if you ride it in the next Haute Route Oman..

@jonnythelegs2597 5 років тому

Leave it while though, let that paint harden up a bit 😉

@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1 5 років тому

@@ianfisher7880 I'm there. Might take a couple plants to brighten up the scenery on the route though

@ericoschmitt 5 років тому

Good idea, so the winner can buy a new frame and fit the components to it, getting a fully new bike.

@jonnythelegs2597 5 років тому

@@ericoschmitt ooh that's harsh.

@denvergriffin5555 5 років тому

Love that tip about putting the packaging plastic over the BB to save the finish - nice!

@JonCannings 5 років тому

I love to share these tips

@ageary 5 років тому

Classic old school GCN type vid.............love it

@simon2868 5 років тому

Absolutely great video, guys! Perfect mixture of detailed and common information, and a personal yet funny touch! Thank you, greetings from a loyal German viewer:)

@icyraikkonen2516 5 років тому

Definitely one of my favourite GCN Videos. Fantastic work Jon!!

@tobortine 5 років тому

Tremendous series of videos. I've done most of the jobs you've shown today and invariably cocked them up. If anyone is doing these for the first time, Jon makes it look easy, don't worry if you make a mistake or it takes you ages to complete.

@JonCannings 5 років тому

Thanks. Mate

@fenggao8620 5 років тому

Just enjoy watching Jon working on the bike!

@straight_edge 5 років тому

Jon...maaaaate! The bike looks brilliant! Well done! Chapeau!

@shawnh08 5 років тому

Looking good! I was a bit worried about the paint but this looks MUCH better!

@l0gphroe 5 років тому

This comment was sponsored by Bianchi.

@ivanabraham 5 років тому

You can see in the close shots that the paint has a rather rough texture, and, without clear coats, I bet it's incredibly sensitive to chipping and scratching.

@CORYJOHNM 5 років тому

Is this the bike he painted three colors? If so yes its much better.

@umbertorueda7581 4 роки тому

Just a finger!

@chrisd5986 5 років тому

Love that you guys actually showed how to build it and what you were doing right and explaining what not to do, not just showing each piece magically hopping on the bike...thanks a bunch!

@jasonshearing6738 5 років тому

This has been one of my favourite series of videos yet. With this and Dan's sufferfest vids GCN is in a rich vein of form! Thanks guys!

@MrGouldzie 5 років тому

This is so satisfying to watch, I love it

@JippaJ 5 років тому

I always grease up both the headset and headtube, since pressing them in pushes a lot of grease out of the way.

@hermanwooster8944 5 років тому

This video was super instructive. Not only did it show how to build a bike, but as a bonus it showed all the components and how they worked. Now I feel like I understand much better what goes into a bike and the level of skill needed to modify one. Also as a bonus, the constant recommended newton levels were much appreciated!

@jerrygundecker743 4 роки тому

I've learned a lot from all the GCN videos I've seen. I have to say, this one is particularly packed with information and one of my favorites. Thank you.

@chanLc87 5 років тому

I'm a little nervous about that integrated hanger. I wished you talked about it more. Otherwise, I love your sessions and infinite wisdom; awesome bike build with all rules applied. Well done Jon!

@GiantMuntjac 5 років тому

Also I hope you checked the torque on the crank arm both sides after the first tightening, when you do up the second side the first side will go loose.... torque both sides until get no movement both sides

@Toitler1 5 років тому

Therapeutic 👌 I can watch bike builds all day 👍

@willemniehorster9836 5 років тому

Nice job Jon, I'm glad you repainted it. Shimano 105 11 speed is fabulous. Enjoy many rides with your new/old bike.

@gravettian 5 років тому

The level of perfectionism is almost discouraging!

@id.unknown1283 5 років тому

I would love to see you build up Hank's next fixedgear racing bike as a video or series of videos. So we get to see he reasons for the choices made and so on.

@henrycash7725 5 років тому

This will be a reference for so many future bike builders. So helpful, and the finished product looks spectacular!

@John-2Cat 5 років тому

I don't normally comment on UKposts videos as there's so much wrong information but you described everything really well. I'm an aircraft engineer and spent 6 years studying to be licensed to sign an aircraft off as safe to fly on. Your mechanical skills, torque settings etc.. are impeccable. Great video great information. Not sure how you can eclipse that. But keep the videos coming. Well done.

@gcntech 5 років тому

thanks John really appreciate the comment. Jon

@sampoultney7373 5 років тому

I am now so stoked to rebuild by retro gem with reclaimed 105. Thanks for vid

@arthurkirk2100 5 років тому

🍀

@petinka721 5 років тому

I have make some jokes about Jon and take everything back! He is a splended mechanic and the Bianchi look great! I really hope GCN have a challenge i future with a budget for every presenter there they must go out and bye an old bike and fix it. In the final the followers vote. Thanks GCN and Jon for your grateful work!

@JonCannings 5 років тому

Cheers

@ronaldsmith5375 5 років тому

Yes! Bring it! The GCN Presenters budget bicycle challenge.

@Bungle 3 роки тому

I love the music while he installed the headset at 7:00. You're the best!

@savasorama 3 роки тому

the most soothing and joyful video you can find on the entire web...

@KatieYoung 5 років тому

As a girl who builds/upgrades a dozen bikes a year, I absolutely love the series! Kudos to Jon! But cost is always a concern for me, and I keep my upgrades cheaper than outright buying a new bike. I can't help but wonder if Jon's £1000 budget is better off spent on a new mid-range Canyon.

@carsthatgoboom4854 8 місяців тому

Hi there. You seem to know your stuff. Would you happen to know what a Sora groupset would cost nowadays? Sorry for the totally irrelevant comment.

@zonda6012 5 років тому

Those silver spacers are a nono for supernice

@hbade 5 років тому

Unless the rest of the finishing kit were to be silver as well. Continuity for the supernice.

@jen3800 5 років тому

That is an impressive re build, Mr. C. Bravo!

@robertadair6182 5 років тому

I think this is one of my favorite GCN videos. Thank you guys for putting it together and sharing it with us.

@colinphillips1138 5 років тому

A cheeky Ultegra front derailleur on there. 😏

@babangkuykuy3779 5 років тому

hahahaaa that's right bro

@MK-ch2ub 5 років тому

I find it very therapeutic to watch Jon build this bike.

@michaelhrivnak2497 5 років тому

Fun and satisfying to watch -- thank you, Jon, and thank you GCN.

@AaronGoodTimes 5 років тому

Definitely keeping this video archived and handy. Great work.

@shem44 3 роки тому

The $ I'm going to spend on those tools is going to cost a few times the price of my bike, and I'm going to use them once.

@georgecroney6168 3 роки тому

You'll never need a special tool for a bike in your life, even a headset tube press, just use two blocks of wood and a hammer, maybe 1 in a million times it'll go wrong but statistically I've got about about 999,980 more chances

@depfeffel6455 3 роки тому

Make them, so many tools can be repurposed

@bondy284 5 років тому

Great bike build video Jon👏.And the weight with pedals ?. 👍🇦🇺

@depfeffel6455 3 роки тому

7.3kg + 4.8kg in grease

@BikeItUK 5 років тому

Some great tips here for many, great starting point with the seat post and using the plastic for protecting the bottom bracket when fitting. Everyday's a learning thanks guys. Andy

@billbarnes543 5 років тому

Great video! Don't forget to grease the crown race before tapping it on. Also, always check the alignment of the derailleur hanger before adjusting the rear derailleur.

@charlietompkins8576 5 років тому

"thats actually my favourite type of grease..."

@oliverstuart 5 років тому

Grease is the word It's got groove it's got meaning Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion Now, grease is the way we are feeling

@jonnythelegs2597 5 років тому

Your private life's your own mate lol

@frettwalker351 5 років тому

Lol I know right.

@depfeffel6455 3 роки тому

Us nerdy engineer types have favourites of everything. Don't get me started on tape. Aluminium tape... Mmm

@martinh2783 5 років тому

First I want to say i really like this series. But I feel like Testing it and compairing it to the old one is not enough. What you should also do is to compair it to a new bike at a similar cost to the project. To give a reference to thoes who is deciding to buy a new bike or spend the same money on uppgrades/renovation of an older bike. I have build my own bike from a frame set an parts from my older bike and uppgraded pars along the way. But I can't help thinking what bike I could have got for the same amount of money and if that would had been better or worse then the one I got.

@andrairvine 5 років тому

Best GCN video I have seen for a while, the only video that step by step goes into component build up.

@runningwithshemp 5 років тому

I love threaded BB and external cupped headsets. One of my bike has a Chris King external and in 12 years the maintenance absolutely minimal. My cross bike has non-standard internal 1 1/2" lower, and nothing like having a full clean and rebuild at least 3-4 times a season.

@frazergoodwin4945 5 років тому

Never mind the bar tape, he'll need some pedals on it before he can take it for a spin to tell if the shift levers are in the right place.. :-) Great looking bike though, particularly given the budget!

@smokeage 5 років тому

Best series yall have had on the whole network in a while!

@mcorbett01 5 років тому

Great video, really helpful to see John building the bike. It’s looking good 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@heinrich5758 5 років тому

I'd rather buy new Taiwan alloy frame and built it . and keep the classic trek👌

@paultushingham6816 5 років тому

Great series Mr J.. Am i the only one who runs their front brake on the right? Any others out there???? Plus my mate still has a Trek 2000

@swingkid100 5 років тому

The correct and only place for the front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.

@swingkid100 4 роки тому

@Emil Dahl It's just best that way :)

@jimblake3574 3 роки тому

That seems to be a UK vs USA thing. Is there more to it?

@sergiogomezorias 5 років тому

Loved the call to summon Oppie! Lol 😂😂

@OhFookinELL 5 років тому

loved this episode. bike is looking great. i'm starting to get quite fond of that celeste.

@petraweizal 5 років тому

Yer looks really now. Gcn bikes for sale theres an idea gcn 😉

@Groaznic 4 роки тому

"And these are interference fit..." -- Hambini has entered the chat.

@germanhugger41 5 років тому

Nice build Jon...... Those Lance era Alpha alloy bikes were some of the nicest riding bikes Trek has ever made...

@freeagent8225 5 років тому

Painted my bike 2 years ago (grey) didn't realise how much work it was. Now I'm tempted to paint it like yours. Will have to be strong and resist

@thomasfaulk146 5 років тому

Wow. Love it. What a satisfying build to watch. I still wouldn't call it a super bike, not with that groupset, but a wonderful modernization of an old frameset.

@davidkirkland4364 5 років тому

Notice you didn't face the BB or head tubes. Always best on a metal frame IMHO. Your view?

@Doty6String 4 роки тому

teh bag on the bottom bracket tool, wow man, thats detail!

@mfaridgeo 5 років тому

can't wait for the next episode. A week of waiting feels like a year.

@christophh.1246 5 років тому

IMHO, a new carbon fork would have been fine. The Columbus Minimal would look cool and save a bit weight. Never the less, i like this episode a lot!

@johnd1466 5 років тому

Hunger knochen I thought same a newer carbon fork would match the new black comps & logos Could have sold the postal forks for 1/4 the build cost, Bloody nice looking build - don’t put white or Celeste bar tape

@christophh.1246 5 років тому

@@johnd1466 I fully agree!

@markstone722 5 років тому

No gold chain ?

@fender10g 3 роки тому

loving the cowbell!

@chrislilley6808 5 років тому

Jon you came through, good job!

@jaibhardwaj4886 5 років тому

BIANCHI GCNissmo

@trentkleyn4393 5 років тому

I line up the recommended tire pressure with the valve to its convenient when I pump them up

@DavidvdGulik 5 років тому

I appreciate the 80's music :) The bike is coming along nicely!

@backpacker3421 5 років тому

14:10 - "you're shifting is going to be compromised". That's the understatement of the year!

@dceire 5 років тому

When will Ep. 5 be available?

@johnmes6967 5 років тому

Oh it's going to be a peaceful bike built video but! Haaaa 20:44 litle did i know

@steveyeats5541 5 років тому

great series, have really enjoyed watching this! Please consider making more with the other presenters.

@tbone25 5 років тому

That was a fun video. Really liked the mini series of the transformation. Can’t wait to see it with tape on the road. Get some pics and submit it to the Tech Show!

@JerryKasai 5 років тому

Surprised the headtube and bottom bracket weren’t faced after repainting the frame.

@jondashun 5 років тому

Me too. Missed opportunity to show another expensive (Park) tool and make sure that the bearings are aligned properly to make them last longer…

@moytheboy22 5 років тому

Fast forward to 6:23 for some nice bike erotica - you are welcome.

@walshman70 5 років тому

Great job on this series of videos John! I was really looking forward to this final installment... Now, you knew this was coming... Can you show a build from scratch with a Campagnolo group set!? Ha!