Dream Builds: Ryan Palmer's Specialized Enduro

Peer into the workshop of Bike senior editor and former World Cup race mechanic, Ryan Palmer, as this year’s Bike Magazine Editors’ Choice Dream Builds come together. Take an artfully captured and detailed journey as collections of each editor’s favorite components take shape into their vision of the perfect bike. In this video, we see Palmer building his own bike, a 2020 Specialized Enduro S-Works, with all the parts that impressed him the most this year.
SRAM’s groundbreaking AXS wireless derailleur shifts a lustful Shimano XTR drivetrain, suspended on Fox Factory dampers and completed with Shimano XTR stoppers, custom Crank Brothers/White Industries/DT Swiss wheels, Enve/One Up/Chris King cockpit, WTB seat, and Reverb AXS wireless dropper. We think it came out looking pretty good.
Stay tuned and have a look at all of this year’s Bike Magazine Dream Builds, and try not to drool on yourself.

[@Mr_RichardH]

This is like zen meditation for me. Glad to see another pipe-cutter-on-steerer-tube user.

[@Eddieboy763]

You actually SHOULDN'T use a pipe cutter on an aluminum steerer tube as the metal is too soft and malleable, using this device puts stress on the steerer tube which ultimately can both deform and in some cases lead to seemingly unexplainable hair line cracks developing down the line. This is why Park tool and other bike specific tool manafuctures promote the use of saw guides and saw blades as this is the CORRECT way to cut a steerer tube. Interestingly most reputable OEM bike manufaturs actually use a band saw to cut their steerer tubes as this gives the most clean and accurate cut. Addiitional the aid of cutting fluid should be used as this helps to reduce any snagging or bite markings appearing in the cut.

[@Mr_RichardH]

Edward Sarll If steerer tubes are so ‘soft and maleable’ how come they don’t fail all the time? Pipe cutters are specifically designed for cutting tubes that are much softer than aluminium alloy, cleanly and with little force. Using on requires a little file work, but no more than when using a saw. Of course manufacturers use a band saw - they cut dozens (or more) of steerers a day. But if you’re only doing one at a time, a pipe cutter is an equally good option. You go your way, I’ll go mine.

[@estelleseraphine4232]

1

[@JWFreeman]

same

[@Hermelin.G1]

Edward Sarll this sounds so wrong dude are you shure about that?

[@Adamas_83]

And before someone complains - those are Knipex, not channel-locks. Perhaps the greatest pliers known to man. Beautiful build, Ryan.

[@georgecooper1753]

damn straight, expensive but THE BEST well worth it

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

22 year electrician and Knipex shit on channel locks for sure . Lindstrom for low voltage cable.

[@Zo33566]

I have some Knipex pliers too lol

[@jackcoleman8907]

The calm music paired with the subtle noise of building the bike was so soothing lol, nearly fell asleep 3 times

[@PaulGermany]

The bikes are nice and all but what makes me really jealous are the tools. Like those ridiculously gorgeous ones from Abbey. Splurged on a Crombie SL once but with international shipping and taxes they get ludicrously expensive. Also having that much space in the bike shed is awesome compared to my little basement room @ 2,5x4,0metres. Have fun building, tuning and riding folks!

[@timshanemelton]

I've been learning a lot during this pandemic and here it is March 2021 & even though I'm getting older & older I'm still enjoying learning. KZbin is a cool school 🐶

[@sunandroses1]

This is one of the most calm and serene videos ever! It fed my soul, and makes me want to build my own bike, if I only knew how!🤔

[@tristansteele6281]

Dale Burton Only way to truly learn, Is to get out there and do it. KZbin and google will be your friend. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, And learn from them. We’ve all be there. But have fun while building. Nothing more satisfying then knowing what you’re riding, Was built 90% by yourself

[@adamkinsman6694]

This the type of person you want building your bike... This is so satisfying to watch...

[@GeeMilner]

What have I started...

[@chrislang4858]

Indeed Gee, when I build bikes, I put deep focus playlist on from Spotify, similar to yours haha

[@DanielAlvarezBicycleGarage]

Drem Builds all over the world, passion for buildings, art in the process, and so on....

[@sailorheath278]

Yours are much better though.

[@peaohvee1784]

I wanna make my own too....Or what does it cost to get the great Gee Milner to film a video :)

[@micexy1007]

True, true

[@makemann]

The sound of the chain link setting, the click of the torque wrench...love it. Well shot video!

[@Bikemagazine]

Cheers! Thanks for watching.

[@wedgett1]

So glad you didn't post this in no nut November. Absolutely beautiful!

[@69indigoblue]

All the love goes into one piece of carbon dream....

[@bhs2988]

I don't even own a bike but I can't stop watching this videos.

[@tonycoffee7335]

Building a bike one of the more difficult things in wheel building. I made a set when I was in school at UBI I love these videos

[@ahmarsidd]

The best part is when Mr. Palmer whistled the chorus from Mr. Gabriel’s sludge hammer! 😀

[@_LLLyT_]

God!!! What a beauty!!! You're a great guy!!! I wish you success, health, good luck and prosperity from the bottom of my heart!!! I'll never buy a bike like that. Thank you for being and making such beauty!!!

[@onedegreespot]

That is a beautiful build. Absolutely loved it! Was like meditation. Thanks for sharing.

[@Brave__heart.]

I'm watching you without rewinding you are so much a pro I have no words

[@keiyan5420]

This is who all bike places should have to put there bikes together

[@Brave__heart.]

You are the beauties of your business. Respect to you

[@raisajahantora4061]

Ryan Palmer is VERY VERY cool, he is rockin'

[@Burnheart1]

Stunning bike! Nice to see the dark art of wheel building....

[@ПавелЗайцев-ф6р]

Восхитительно👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍разве такое бывает,все чистенько по полочкам,ну восхитительно.переведите кто-нибудь,что я восхищен👏

[@normundslisovskis2171]

Согласен,если это хобби то без коментов по поводу порядка.А если ето рабочее место то работадатель должен оплатить ежедневное время потраченное на уборку.Обично давай работай а уборка за щет работника!

[@joshburtinsky1342]

Truly shows the beauty of building a bike. Love it

[@DrtSqrt]

I love these videos. I could watch them all day!

[@jrich2088]

Nice job using the pipe cutter! Honestly made me so happy. 😂. I love the black and copper theme.

[@zkgaming76]

Sir your work style so cool and you are so good and loyal person. God bless you

[@raaj85]

The way you built that is what I would hope every bike shop would do but due to time and money unfortunately that would not be possible. I'd love to build my next bike myself!!

[@nick_john]

very zen, but no torque wrench...

[@nevermore4633]

im am so happy videos made like this exist.. thank you !!!!!!!

[@marinberndt4049]

Epic bike man Wish I had the chance to build my dreambike. Keep doing these epic videos! 🤟🤙👍

[@hans4579]

Just do it, I work every day after school, it's annoying, it's hard, but I am slowly buying components one by one.. started with carbon frame, then sus. Fork, brakes, now I am going to order wheels.. It takes a lots of time and effort, I am impatient as ####, but I know I am going to love it🤘

[@connormcguire8439]

Jan Šůha did you do it yet

[@scottb5268]

Wow, we have some similar tastes! I just laced up those wheels, bought that crank, One Up bar and that new Koda saddle as well. Might have to consider the AXS XTR combo build now. Damnit, thought I was almost done spending money! Kudos on the build and edit!

[@redivulpis5764]

Glad to know I'm not the only one who uses a Schedule 40 crown-race tool

[@phosphorbetamania]

every component in this bike is perfect

[@elliottrottier7995]

steinerMtb my dad have it !!

[@harry0296]

The bottlecage is trash

[@wyattscheerer6469]

This is not as ASMR it’s like soothing to watch now it makes me think how fun it will be to put my dads together instead of having a mechanic do it

[@wilhelmgamer5464]

Para los que aman las bicicletas como yo es genial ver estos vídeos armando bicicletas son satisfactorio 👍

[@MrHarry1220]

First time I see your video; I loved it. No bla bla bla ... just watching with nice music in the background.

[@fahimshahriarshuvro4156]

Now I'll prove it. Guys, type - " Ryan Palmer is VERY VERY cool, he is rockin' "

[@LRS7B]

*Watching this was like meditation*

[@_umesh_parate_1287]

Wow beautiful cycle nice

[@angrychilimango630]

Great video , I couldn’t stop drooling over all the snap on tools used in this video 🤤

[@cryptlars6097]

Since i elementary i really want a mtb everytime i birthday i wish to have a dream build mtb and now my birthday is near and im still wishing it but i know i couldnt have that cause we dont have money to buy so i only watch it and dream that im riding that bike such an impossible item to have

[@marcioberto1980]

To summarize this video: PERFECTION!

[@fahimshahriarshuvro4156]

Right bruh!

[@fahimshahriarshuvro4156]

Totally blown up

[@wonderwatch2239]

Love how you mix the best components, to create the perfect bike. And a big 🖕to complete group sets and specs ❤️

[@dimitarspasov1232]

Super super enduro DH Machinee!!! LOVE IT! SPECIALIZED ENDURO!!

[@erikjpendleton]

Dang bro! Sick bike! Thanks for sharing Ryan!

[@frizz1010]

it takes so much work to become good at this job! Nice work !

[@pvflyer67]

I like the attention to detail , thumbs up

[@paulnannie8649]

feels like i just got hypnotized

[@michaelprata8135]

that was deeply therapeutic to watch.

[@feldybikes]

I also find it’s important to line all my new parts up neatly in my tool chest. As important as neatly organized tools. No, more important. No, as important. 🙃

[@threeinchesoffury]

Nice build Ryan! You started out the way I would ...pour a beverage and lace up some rims!

[@HibaSSful]

Three changes for me , Öhlins coil front and rare , and chromag dagga pedals . But it looks perfect with both choices.

[@samstools2922]

Omg so good guys, one of the best dream build ever, good work.

[@ИвайлоМилетиев]

How much this project ? (Money? , Time? And what a price to do it + or - ) I can get a finished bike

[@DenZEL_Vertigo]

ssSSOooo beautiful bike... Perfect color theme!

[@fahimshahriarshuvro4156]

See? We are ONE. This is how I'm trynna support RYAN PALMER. Sorry, he wrights his name as Palmer. By the way, I am very LAAAARGE FAN of him

[@aliwidijuroku1630]

this fox 🥺, love from Indonesia 🖤

[@kingoftf]

Shut Up and take my money... What an astonishing build, respect, and a mouth dripping work Shop. Like the "Special design" of the paint on the frame, is it something special? . Looks huge

[@codwar-3lnogamer47]

Que chulada, y yo con mi mercurio ranger r29 XD 😩

[@grenoligonzales1597]

Nice and great bike sir

[@eduinalexandertrujillorami9006]

Es hermosa esta bicicleta, además que este hombre tiene un talento magnífico para hacer este trabajo pero no descarto también las herramientas que tiene para ello, todo se complementa para crear algo estupendo. Saludos desde Colombia.

[@Brazonthefly]

Good to see a bloke using an experience style torque wrench.

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

Great components , even tools are awesome. Have to admit he is excellent and very clean and particular mechanic which I highly appreciated, beautiful music and professional edit, we want more of bike builds , thank you 🙏

[@Bikemagazine]

Awesome to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching--more coming soon.

[@ShotShapeFitness]

wait just a GD minute here...did he just use AXS on a Shimano cassette?

[@Bikemagazine]

Yes sir... More on that coming this Wednesday. Good eye!

[@wonderwatch2239]

Yes ! It’s genius 😍👍

[@rocketssss6]

Blasphemy!!!!!

[@steven7650]

I'm running that on my sworks in reverse. XTR and sram cassette.

[@AlvaroQF]

I suppose that he wants e-shifting with a shimano cassette, SRAM cassette are not very good, they look great, nothing more, so is a good choice. I have AXS X01 that had my new bike, I’m coming from Shimano, the shifter is garbage, e-shifting it’s just a trend, nothing better than a 12V Shimano XT for the average or serious rider.

[@sau6400]

The first second I read "Ray Palmer" on the title

[@Stefan-iw1tk]

9:30 You need Sam Pilgrim here to do this😂

[@Hobbiemtbrider]

rider -fb hahahahaha good comment

[@dittmerkevin95]

Best comment 🤣👍

[@ZeroCool-vn9bd]

Yeah on driveway curbing... lol. Seems to work for him. :)

[@cellphonenut]

Hilarious yet I could afford to let that madman near a build like this with his brick hammer, Vice grips and plumber's tools Lol

[@irvsstella]

@@cellphonenut video nasty lol

[@Javi..Molina]

Como me relaja ver estos videos. Me gusta la tranquilidad con la que trabajan

[@carlosbarbieri468]

Perfect....seems like a meditation

[@paklenipatuljak]

Ok. I'm jealous. And hate you a little bit because of it. Also, I'm amazed by your bike building skills. Don't get me wrong, aside wheels, I could build this bike by myself without much problems, but observing you and your calmness while doing it is nothing less than amazing. This is now my favourite video for relaxation and meditation!

[@AidanKiely]

Ryan's first ASMR video was a hit.

[@marioespinosa3573]

iniciar tu trabajo con una cerveza, es señal de que amas lo que haces.

[@borthwey]

In components overall I find a 1$/gram ballpark, for how much weight you can save by spending extra money. With that carbon Enve stem you're spending like 5-10$ per gram, probably one of the silliest financial decisions one can make with bike parts. Also, I don't know how it is with that one, but I had a carbon stem that I had to get rid of because it slid on the steerer too easily, even with paste.

[@AwesomeGreen8]

Does anyone know what bike stand he is using? EDIT: Feedback Sports Pro Elite Repair Stand

[@fahimshahriarshuvro4156]

Is it an extreame level stand for an Enduro MTB?

[@1966guacaran]

Gracias amigo muy buenas bicicletas saludos desde Venezuela

[@pukarkhanal1831]

felling relaxed...love you man...

[@jasonlindquistmedia]

wait whaaaat you are actually putting the spokes on the tires, thats badass

[@ambalee]

A pleasure to watch!

[@archie.gordon8155]

This guy is r The god of building bikes

[@LeandroSouza-071]

A máquina! Meu sonho de consumo de 2 rodas.

[@theuzzxl2414]

Um sonho é ter ou montar uma bike dessa!!

[@olli-pekkahenttinen7435]

Man I love these videos, and the bikes too D.

[@a.sonetwo4547]

Damn professional..... it's super fun to watch such people at work.👍👍👍👍 Awesome

[@Corvin1991]

Could someone please tell me, what that flexible hose is that he wrapped around the bars to stop them from moving around? Thanks!

[@castertroir.estarija7936]

I like the body of that bike

[@Flyers2929]

Love watching dream bike builds

[@quinnduffy6689]

Reminds me I need to update some tools.

[@fahimshahriarshuvro4156]

You are the owner of this respect

[@jcsrst]

This dude is THE master!

[@nasty4158]

Thank you for the video, I wish someday can have that bike. Godbless

[@tiagovazvazam5601]

b m

[@Blitzman364]

I'd love to know what you used to make that AXS shifter mount at 11:44 EDIT: looks like a Wolftooth shiftmount with a custom quick-access mod, though I would have cut just enough off to allow the shank of the bolt through but not the head, so it is still captive even if it gets loose. Still Very nice👍

[@rpbikehed]

Blitzman364 I had to cut it where I did because the paddle of the shifter hit the mount in the position I needed it in.

[@Legendary_trickshooters]

Great stuff, guys! Loved everything about this from the frame to parts spec. I look forward to a review of this ride the way Ryan built it!

[@elliottharris7496]

5:17 the only thing I knew how to do before I watched this video

[@parkerkiewit3109]

Great video! One comment - I think the wheels would look better if you centered the maxxis logo in the middle of the valves - not only will it help you find your valves faster in the case of a Race / emergency but will look better overall.

[@nikoplagakis181]

That was relaxing

[@wytnoyztv6579]

This was so pleasing to watch. I wish next time you would cut all audio except the dubbed song rather than letting them intertwine. Other than that, great production!

[@heinzhugo5286]

Viel Spaß mit deinem neuen bike

[@Brave__heart.]

Bike Magazine! Hello there! I am delighted with your work. I myself am from Kazakstan, I will not have such a big one in my life, I think. Who buys such bicycles? Millionaires? And how much does your bike cost?

[@dayanandaswamycb6049]

The real legend

[@paulpatriot1776]

Wonderful video, extremely therapeutic for me. What a beautiful bike!👍

[@bdpersha]

More like this please

[@shutupdog11]

Loved the build. I'm also curious as to what bearings you builr up with ? From top to bottom . I'm just getting into the this and would like to know your picks . I just bought a 2021 specialized enduro Frame and getting ready to dress it up and put jewelry on it . Again Great vid 👌