Assembling my hand built GRAVEL BIKE // Paul Brodie's Shop

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[@feltwashers]

In the first shop I worked in our manager knew who built the bike because of how we all crimped the cable caps. It's funny how much personality can come through in the smallest details. Congratulations on new bike day Paul!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much. I do like getting a new bike, that's for sure!

[@leebatt7964]

Ive got hope brakes also, lm always hoping they’ll stop me in time.

[@paulbrodie]

You must have really old Hope brakes.... @@leebatt7964

[@rmvvwls]

We always called those cable crimps.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching!

[@sebastian_schanz]

Cool to see a master do the rather simple stuff on a bike. I think the paint job turned out great. Looking forward to your next video. Greetings from Berlin! :-)

[@helvettefaensatan]

In Norwegian we call the grommet an MK. Which is short for musekondom, which can be translated to mouse condom.

[@oldshovel]

Love it Paul and Mitch. Awesome work.

[@janeblogs324]

So even though you build and ride motorcycles you still put your brakes on backwards?

[@psclassy1123]

Nice stuff from a distance the frame reminds me of my 1992 Rocky Hammer I turned into my gravel bike. Maybe Paul himself put his hands on it at Rocky Mtn when he part of that company. When I look at my old Rocky frame there are details in it you would only find in a custom frame now. Back in the day Brodies were like a Ford GT 40 in the mtb scene.

[@johnhughes8563]

Watching a craftsman at work ........

[@anton-pd5qt]

Hanging out for the day Paul is behind the camera, and Mitch is doing miscellaneous things in the shop ❤

[@paulbrodie]

I have suggested that, but Mitch is more comfortable behind the camera...

[@tomthompson7400]

Aglet is the name for the plastic piece at the end of a shoe lace ,, its a nice word . Ferrule is probably what most folk would call the little metal end on a cable, but you call it what ever you like ,, maybe even Joe and I will happily call them whatever you chose from here on in.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I am hearing the word Aglet more and more... The ferrule fits over the outer cable...

[@lanceneuman9528]

What the heck a "Flite" saddle. I loved those, now always using a saddle with a groove, maybe less numb nuts but also less style.

[@murraymccann1417]

The plastic bits on the end of shoelaces is called an Aglet. Maybe it’s the same as a cable end?

[@paulbrodie]

Ours are aluminum, and I have never heard of an Aglet, but Thanks!

[@blechnik]

the thing on the end of the cable is called "Kabelendhülse" in german. something like "wire - end - sleeve"

[@paulbrodie]

Quite a few viewers have called it an "Aglet". They might be correct...

[@KeefyKat]

A bike isn't complete until it gets its first scratch!

[@paulbrodie]

My bike is Complete! Thanks for watching!

[@psclassy1123]

Gotta love the Tomac poster in the back. Look at the handlebar width and fork travel kids. Not saying it right just interesting time back then.

[@opieshomeshop]

*Amidst the serene mountain landscape, the tranquility was shattered by the distant sound of shouting and the clattering of weapons. Unbeknownst to him, Paul Brodie, an experienced mountain biker, found himself in the midst of a heart-pounding chase. With adrenaline-fueled speed, Paul pedaled furiously along the winding trails, the rugged terrain beneath his tires becoming both his ally and his obstacle. Behind him, a group of armed men in pursuit, their faces obscured by determination and shadows. The forest echoed with the thunderous roar of Paul's bike as he expertly maneuvered through the dense undergrowth. His heart raced, not just from the physical exertion, but from the urgency of the situation. The men chasing him were relentless, their shouts growing louder as they closed the gap. Paul's muscles screamed in protest as he pushed harder, his senses heightened to the danger behind him. He navigated treacherous descents and sharp turns with unparalleled skill, his mountain bike becoming an extension of himself. Rocks and fallen branches were mere obstacles to be conquered. As he approached a steep incline, Paul's determination blazed in his eyes. With a burst of strength, he powered up the hill, mud flying in his wake. The armed men, momentarily slowed by the challenging terrain, shouted curses and commands, desperate to catch their elusive prey. Sweat mingled with dirt on Paul's face as he sped downhill, his pursuers hot on his trail. He could hear their heavy footsteps and the occasional metallic clang of their weapons, urging him to pedal even faster. The fading sunlight cast long shadows, adding to the urgency of the chase. In a daring move, Paul veered off the main trail, choosing a narrow, rocky path that only a seasoned biker would dare to attempt. The armed men hesitated for a moment before following, determination overcoming their initial surprise. With nerves of steel, Paul tackled the challenging terrain, leaping over large rocks and ducking under low-hanging branches. He knew the terrain better than his pursuers, using every twist and turn to his advantage. Adrenaline pushed him beyond his limits, and his mountain bike became a blur of motion. The chase continued, a heart-stopping race through the wilderness. With every pedal, Paul pushed the boundaries of his endurance, determined to outmaneuver his armed pursuers. The forest, once a place of solace and peace, had transformed into a battleground where only the fittest would survive. And so, under the fading light of the setting sun, the chase persisted, a testament to Paul Brodie's skill, courage, and unyielding resolve.*

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

Very impressive . I am looking forward to seeing you ride it.

[@paulbrodie]

Very soon! Thanks for watching :)

[@Sekhmet6697]

I can’t get over how gorgeous that bike turned out, the contrast between the bright pink and black splatters and components, the perfect clearcoat shiny finish, the tan tires, raceface components, and to top it all off, designed and built by none other that Paul Brodie. Am I crazy to say that I would pay 8k+ for a bike like that??

[@ivansemanco6976]

No, you are not.

[@arthurmiller-vl6sw]

It’s orange not pink.

[@johnmclean8643]

A frame and fork made by Paul Brodie is priceless 💰

[@philiprodver2521]

Hey man, no way but after the next episode)

[@64pol64]

Lovely job❤

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you!

[@1crazypj]

Story I heard about HOPE components 25-30+ years ago. Hope made parts for Rally Cars but owners son was into mountain bikes so they started making one off parts and then ended up making them for retail. I have one of the early sealed system front brakes on mountain bike I assembled in 90's (with a Flight Ti as well 😁) Do you set brakes same as motorcycle (British) with front on right and rear on left or 'American' with front on left and rear on right? The American style has always caused me to have 'accidents'

[@paulbrodie]

That could be the story of how Hope had its' origins, I am not sure. However, I always run my brakes "American"..

[@TwoWheelWarrior]

At the shop I worked at we called them crimp ends

[@paulbrodie]

Have not heard that one before...

[@johnmclean8643]

As long as you can’t see the chipped paint while you are riding then it doesn’t exist 🌖

[@TL243]

For me I always scratch my frame before I ride it so i don’t have to worry about riding to protect it.

[@johnmclean8643]

@@TL243 I just painted an old 1985 Schwinn Tempo (frame by Panasonic) with Rustolium Colorshift rattle can..I’m going to clear coat 🧥 it today..It’s my century bike 🚲..I know the real world will reach out and scratch it...but I do like your idea 💡

[@krazed0451]

​@@TL243I have the same mindset... Should have seen the look on my mate's face when I kicked my brand new dirt bike off it's stand before I rode it 😂

[@GreggMax]

2:02 "that's a good fit" -- it's been awhile since I heard you say that, love it!

[@paulbrodie]

We don't have a script, don't rehearse, hardly EVER do a second take; it really is a case of what you see is what you get. I really have no idea of what I may say... Thanks for watching :)

[@koputai]

I’m not sure what the little squeezy things for the end of the cables are called, I don’t use them. What I do is wick some solder along the area of cable first, then cut it off with a Dremel cut off wheel. Doing it this way they never fray, and you can take a cable out if you need to and it goes straight back in, easy as.

[@paulbrodie]

Solder works on regular (steel) cables, but not so well on stainless inner cables...

[@criticalmass181]

Great video, Paul. I wish I had time to make things......alas. I don't even get time to ride my new KTM, let alone do anything creative, at the moment.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. I hope you do find the time to be creative :)

[@juancarvajal2012]

Thank you very much for the fantastic set of videos. Please a question, why haven't you used a single drop of grease in the assembly?

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for liking our videos! The headset and cranks all have sealed bearings. I did put grease down the seat tube, but you didn't see that...

[@ДмитроЗахарченко-ж2д]

😮it sounds unreal, but I do the same paint job for my front rack, which I weld a week ago. And I do not watch this video before.

[@paulbrodie]

Maybe we are on the same Cosmic wave length somehow? Thanks for watching!

[@lynxg4641]

Hey Paul, looking pretty sweet, really like the build out, right along how I build mine (Shimano XT and Hope hubs).11spd XT is nice, except for the shifter, do yourself a favour and get the SLX shifter, they're a lot lighter action that the XT and the only thing you give up is the double shift on the trigger and maybe a tad slower shift - I run one bike with 11spd, built it using SLX shifter & XT derailleur because of my experience working on others bikes, then got a spare XT shifter and tried it, but quickly went back to the SLX because of the light action (not sure if the XTR is the similar to the XT or SLX, but think it's lighter than the XT).

[@Larsy23]

Cane Creek do an aluminium lock ring for the Race Face cranks. I found the plastic one will start to fail after time. Worth the investment

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks :)

[@Henrywildeberry]

Coffee is the flux that helps the channel flow! Thanks for sharing your bike build process. I'm looking forward to the ride report and seeing the head badge.

[@paulbrodie]

You are correct. Ride Video is in the works...

[@derDresdnerHeide]

Maybe someone asked earlier, and I came across this just now... why is that steerer tube so long? What was it? 185mm? Is there a reason behind it constructionwise, or is it just the aesthetics? I love the paintjob by the way. I think I'll try this one with green base color 🤩 you always inspire...

[@jimbrealy]

HI Paul, Jim from the UK here. Just a quick one I noticed with your cable routing around the clamp of the rear mech. The rear mech clamp will allow you to wrap the inner cable around the pinch bolt, the retaining plate is grooved for this. The excess cable will sit out the way then. no need to bend the cable. Been a mechanic for 30 years and love seeing what you get up to.

[@davomoto42]

I came here to say this, too.

[@timheilman2089]

Amazing near perfect matching petals, wild.

[@CrapKerouac]

Really nice, so gravel bikes are just new and improved early 90s mountain bikes? I'm good with that.

[@paulbrodie]

I think so! But of course that is just my opinion...

[@peppermintpig974]

Paint job looks like "Son of an Apex" You must have loved the Diamond Back Apex in its heyday.

[@paulbrodie]

I'm thinking back but my memory is not so good for the Apex. Thanks for commenting!

[@kepamurray1845]

Why do you have the front brake on the left bar and the back on the right bar? Opposite to a motorcycle.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, it is opposite to a motorcycle, but standard for a bicycle. And that is what I am used to :)

[@francissobotka8725]

A brass spacer would of been way cooler instead of the delrin

[@paulbrodie]

You might be right, but brass is way heavier than Delrin...

[@coupe76]

Hey nice bike you’ve built there, what’s the make of Watch your wearing?

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. My watch is a $50 Timex that is now several years old. Nothing special at all. I like the face.

[@stoptheirlies]

Put a speck of black on the damage Paul, you will never know it happened!

[@paulbrodie]

I already did that. Now, nobody knows!

[@skatebizzle]

I believe those dealios at the end of a cable used to prevent fraying are called cable crimps.

[@paulbrodie]

That's sounds right. We'll go with that for now, thanks...

[@GummeeH3]

it's easy to see you're from the olde school: lubing your cables? Haven't done that in decades in a shop setting edited to add: I thought my Shimano CN10s were wearing out so I bought another pair. I was between shops at the time. Still using the first pair that I bought in the late 80s alongside a pair of Felcos and a pair of Knipex cutters.

[@shawngifford]

I pick up at least one paint scrape or chip on the first ride anyway. Might as well get a head start.

[@paulbrodie]

You are correct. I did not get upset..

[@bradsanders6954]

This was good. Ive ridden and or raced bicycles and motorcycles since I was a mere sprat. Im 66 now and there are bikes all over the house. Gravel, Mt, Road, E Mt bike.......890R KTM, DR 650, 1968 Greeves 360, and so on. Bikes R Us. Im still at 160 miles a week on pedal bikes, lot of road biking in packs. Always love your projects and builds!

[@darkcrystal999]

I think XT is one of the best when it comes to price to performance ratio. I have XT cassette, brakeset and QR skewers and it is serving me really well. Btw, I also use flatbar gravel bike setup 😊

[@andreichichak5242]

In 1979 I worked at High Country Sports with Brad Proctor in Edmonton assembling bikes. Recently I figured out that the $400/month that I got came out to $2/hour. Good times.

[@p.g.reitsma7245]

Hey Paul. I checked out this frameset at the September vintage swap. Its exquisite, and I love the paintjob. Reminds me of Tiger ice cream...my alltime favourite. You came over to our tent that I shared with my friend Nigel, and I completely forgot to show you the interesting cable roller mechanism on the stem of my MS Racing CompXT.

[@djfaber]

Paul, have you tried the SRAM eagle yet? My GX is buttery smooth and quiet

[@paulbrodie]

No, I have not tried the SRAM Eagle...

[@uncleronny6748]

I use a mini Nicopress tool on those endcaps...they end up not looking squashed or crimped. But really it's fucking serious overkill. When OCD becomes unbearable I resort to my favorite which is: soldering the cable and sliding a Schwinn plastic cap over that.

[@antoinedoinell]

NBD! It's like a new school version of an old marin mtb. Awesome build Paul! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@paulbrodie]

Glad you like it! And thanks for watching :)

[@lumpo9681]

Man I always wanted to take this guy's courses at ufv back in the day..sadly I work mining and and irregular shedule so I never got to.😥

[@MarkInArizona]

Scratch? Go get some vinyl letters cut that say, "Made in Canada", "buy me coffee", "bicycles are better than cancer" or your favorite Paul Brodie saying? Second choice is perhaps a small Canadian flag? You can ghost clear over what is applied with some creating masking of rest of the bike.

[@johnmclean8643]

Shifter ferrels are a slightly smaller diameter than brake cable ferrels 🚲

[@meadows408]

Thanks, I've really enjoyed your videos.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulsto6516]

Paul, You and Mitch are a class act!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Paul. Nice compliment!

[@sveablu]

You sure lucked out finding those matching pedals! Putting a new bike together, especially one that you built the frame for, has to be a very satisfying activity indeed.

[@paulbrodie]

I was very happy to find those matching pedals.. Yes, I do enjoy building bicycles like this. I am very fortunate to do what I do :)

[@bigbird2451]

Delrin is such dream to machine. I spent a significant portion of my bike mechanic career as a dedicated bike builder. It's a nice option. You might get greasy, but it's always clean grease. And we just call them cable ends.

[@romulohernandez9649]

You are really a bike ICON very nice touch👍😁

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you so much 😀

[@polderfischer8565]

I usually use a sidecutter and three little squeezes for the so called "cableendcaps". Zugendkappen in german. I use way more grease during assembly. Is this more like a testfit?

[@paulbrodie]

All the bearings are sealed units, so there is not much to grease... I did put grease down the seat tube for the seat post :)

[@polderfischer8565]

@@paulbrodie Good morning Paul. I use grease more to prevent sticking and rust in the threads and seats. Greetings

[@timothylawson4518]

Awesome video !!!! Always appreciate your insight

[@ManLulupaloop]

GOOD JOB SIR! I've learned a lot from you 😉👍, anyway, we called that thing "cable end caps"

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much. They are called Aglets, I am told..

[@ManLulupaloop]

@@paulbrodie aahh, thank u Sir!

[@bake162]

I think those would be “cable end caps”

[@paulbrodie]

Maybe... the Jury is still out....

[@Thesusoperator]

Its always a pleasure watching your work.❤

[@bengt_axle]

Thanks for the video. But why no grease anywhere? Or is this just a video showing how the parts are mounted?

[@heyimamaker]

I call them cable crimps. I found that a lot of mechanics have their own crimp style.

[@c0mputer]

Those metal ends to keep the cable from fraying is called an “aglet”. It’s the same things that are on the ends of your shoe laces.

[@danieljun1164]

Nice built sir, really enjoyed

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much :)

[@firestorm734]

The crimped cap that prevents the shifter cable from fraying is either called an aglet, or potentially a wire ferrule.

[@markbrown-us4xe]

I'm going to guess it's 19 pounds and the only two in the world. I do listen. Will it be ice tea in the water bottle?

[@donhuebert9151]

It's so funny to hear your stories of how you started in the bike business, I know we have talked about this before. My first ever job in the bike industry was assembling bikes for Zellers. They were labelled Venture but were made by Raleigh so the quality was surprisingly good. This was spring 1980. It took me about 20 minutes to get a bike out of the box and build it up for $3.00 per bike. If I was quick I could make $10/hr which in 1980 was a fortune.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I probably overdid it on those Sport 10s. I took every bearing apart, removed the old grease, installed White Lithium grease, re-assembled, and adjusted... Whew!!

[@arthurmiller-vl6sw]

I use brake clean on the bars to install the grips. Slide on super quick and it dries off and they are solid.

[@cpbremote]

I use spit. Works well.

[@lancehatch4475]

Now that it has the first paint chip you can ride it as hard as you want and enjoy it. No need to baby it anymore.

[@marlonterbio]

now i'm excited on the story of that rotary phone..haha

[@paulbrodie]

How long can I keep you in suspense??

[@MarkWladika]

Those cable ends are called aglets.

[@paulbrodie]

I think you are correct..

[@MotoDeSoto]

I once had a slow leak on one of my pickup truck tires. When they fixed it they found a small metal aglet had punctured the tire. What are the chances of that?!

[@LucasChoate]

The part that caps a cable to stop fraying is called an aglet. It's also used on shoelaces.

[@Thechief49-x4t]

Very cool bike. How they were back in my day. But rear brake on the right bar?

[@gdemorest7942]

Need to make a "Safety Third" shirt with 1 and 2 on the reverse.

[@FrancisoDoncona]

What no reflectors?

[@paulbrodie]

No! No reflectors...

[@pm270100]

well what can a say /// thats a good fit

[@paulbrodie]

I like that!!

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Beautiful machine Paul. I call the cable end a ferrule.

[@billlester3088]

I do enjoy the content and the desire for perfection.

[@markzurowski3627]

I'm loving the component specs! Fantastic work Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ThomasDiFrancesco-Schäfer]

Hello Paul, hello Mitch, the bike is beautiful. To me it seems to be like the classic oldtime mtb, just what is needed to have fun while riding.

[@spacemanonemillion2500]

We call the cable ends nipples in the uk, well I do..

[@p5493]

Whatever happened to frame 0001, or frame 0000. Were these sold off or do you still have them ?

[@paulbrodie]

001 is a frame I built while working for Rocky Mountain. I have no idea where it is...

[@p5493]

What about the frame you built from the salvaged Sekine 10spd?@@paulbrodie

[@paulbrodie]

All gone, decades ago....

[@hisproperty1438]

G'day Paul, That's a great looking bike! I do like the upswept handlebars, having built an old Trek 1500 with similar 'bars & Shimano LX shifters, to replace the damaged 105 shifters. The answer to your question - we call them "Cable Bling", mainly because we get them in many colours, except orange. We also use a modded pair of chain pin pliers - the bullnose type ones - to crimp them. A groove is ground in the jaws, so that the cable run is perpendicular to the handles. That makes it very easy to "load" the bling into the pliers, & push it onto the cable, even in tight areas. Next, our star nut driver is a very loose slip fit into the steer tube, to guide the star nut straight, & shouldered to keep the nut's depth in the tube consistant. The other end is also large enough for a proper sized hammer too. I did my apprenticeship in a heavy equipment workshop, where every mechanic's tool box was issues with a 1Kg mashing hammer. Also, we use Brakleen to lube handgrips - the grips slide on easily. Once installed, the brakleen evaporates, & seals the grips on so tight that when you use an air duster to remove a grip, the other grip pops off, & flys across the workshop. However, I usually use ODI lock-on grips for my personal bikes. Finally, high end SRAM rear derailleurs route the cable away from the wheel spokes. I also prefer the 2 push levers on SRAM shifter over Shimano levers - the 2nd lever position & swing just seems more natural on the SRAM units. I'm looking forward to the ride episode. Keep up the good work Andrew

[@paulbrodie]

Andrew, thanks for watching and commenting.. I have not heard of Cable Bling previously... I have heard of using hair spray to install grips. I usually use air to install grips, but the Oury grips are very sticky, so they did give me a little trouble.. Ride Video is next!

[@patrickrohr9314]

no grease used?

[@paulbrodie]

I did put grease down the seat tube for the seat post, but all the bearings are sealed, so there is no need to add grease...

[@fraud_hunter]

that little thing at the end of your cable is an aglet 😊

[@MegaTubescreamer]

that was a breeze (looks that way) when you know what you`re doing 😁😉 both bike assembly ,,and videography ,thanks dynamic duo,, i`m looking forward to the episode ascending el capitan on those ratio`s 😂😇 but take the easy traverse 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Glad you enjoyed it! The Ride Video is coming up :)

[@jonklestadt3061]

ove your work, and it's so good to see you having fun in the shop again. As to your question about the cable ends; I don't know if there is a more specific name, but I immediately thought of the word "aiglet". Here is what Wikipedia says. "An aglet or aiglet is a small sheath, often made of plastic or metal, attached at each end of a shoelace, a cord, or a drawstring. An aglet keeps the fibres of the lace or cord from unraveling; its firmness and narrow profile make it easier to hold and easier to feed through eyelets, lugs, or other lacing guides. Wikipedia" Just my A$0.02 worth. When are we going to see some work on the Cub?

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, it seems the vote is for Aglet... I have been looking at the Cub more and more, so I will be back to it soon.. :)

[@ResonantElecDesign]

Re: cable ends. make an "x" and then mash the larger end

[@prince-rc5pv]

Good job done

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you!

[@jakotako2249]

Nice bike

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you..

[@donhuebert9151]

aglet.

[@paulbrodie]

Correct, I think..

[@TL243]

Love the 175 cranks. But seriously this is an amazing ride.

[@paulbrodie]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching :)

[@WTF.416]

Nice build and nice shirt

[@kheff46]

Cable ends or cable tip

[@billyjo1148]

hope you havent gone for 12 speed

[@paulbrodie]

No, it's only a 10 speed, which is fine for this guy :)

[@billyjo1148]

yeah I would not go further on a 135mm OLD@@paulbrodie

[@tiffinthyme5822]

Hello Paul, I really enjoyed seeing all the components of the bike coming together. The bike looks great. I have had mishaps regarding paint previously myself. I think the splashed black theme will allow you to cover the damaged paint with a random application of black gloss, only you and I will ever know! Best wishes Kevin. Thank you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Kevin. Yes, I have already touched up the scrape with a little dab of black Imron. :)

[@mmbatrider2]

We call it cable ends cover