Fixing Terrible Cube Agree Quality! Full Rebuild, Restoration! Sram Etap Service! ASMR

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In todays episode we service this next to new Cube Agree SL and found some very lazy bike building! We needed to shorten the steerer tube, bleed a brake and set the SRAM derailuers that had never been set!
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[@MCLRTR]

I said it before and I’ll say it again: please don’t use copper paste on threads or bolts out of aluminium! This will form galvanic corrosion. Copper grease should only be used on steel parts. Use assembly grease instead. Thanks

[@patthewoodboy]

good point

[@user-zd1zc1vv8t]

Yes, as far as i know copper pastes real usecase is for high temperature applications. Very ironic to talk about preventing galvanic corosion, which basically describes Bonding of different metals like Aluminium to steel or copper, while using a copper paste. He also kinda suggests that using any grease on a bolt is better than using none, which is definetly not ttue and can lead to overstretching a bolt.

[@_Zane__]

I had a bicycle that we bought for the wife, I did some upgrades and they used copper anti seize... that pedal was welded on there 😂 I did finally get it loose but it was a bit hairy

[@noneofyourbusiness4294]

​@@user-zd1zc1vv8twhen I worked for a bike manufacturer it was: "if you aren't sure, grease won't hurt, as the torque that called for usually is lower than what the part (or screw) can withstand. However, there are certain screws where grease makes no sense at all, for example a bikestand. That's where you'd use loctite. Or brake rotors. Or the rail for the battery on newer ebikes etc etc. And never would anyone have suggested copper grease. So, stuff we'd put grease on would be pedals, because the time will come where you want to replace them, rear derailleur, and bottle cages. Maybe the occasional other bolt, but generally speaking, just stuff you might want to replace at some point. Copper paste would most likely do a great job preventing you from doing that

[@PHHE1]

well he sprayed brake cleaner straight onto the sealed jockey bearings so..

[@CodeCmdr]

Wow, that's one hell of a good service! The owner of this bike is very lucky to have you as a mechanic!

[@tommytello]

He charges by the 30 minutes 😂

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@wsbygt]

Another almost 20 minutes of pure peace and joy... Thank you Bikespeeds!

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind support as always, thank you very much from both of us!🧡⚙️

[@benjleath9406]

Cubes are good bikes, but whoever cut that Steerer Tube needs retraining !!! 😂Good Video and thanks for sharing 👍💚🛠️🚴‍♂️

[@Bikespeeds]

Definitely!🧡

[@LukeChiao]

That steerer tube is lower than most new bikes sold. I wouldn’t be all that surprised if this was cut after purchase…. It really looks like it was done by someone who was really unfamiliar with how the fork and steerer works. “Customer says…”

[@LifeCycle1978]

@@LukeChiaothat’s what I thought as well. That cut looks homemade.

[@Customercf]

Nice value, but their quality control is below average

[@florian9648]

Got a Cube SLT Cross Race about 4,5k.. Not a single screw where tighten.... Chain was dry as hell. Price is ok for that bike but support is the rubbish.

[@karlschleifenbaum5793]

The black sticker works magic. Fantastic job once again

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you🧡

[@ramsden35]

I have the identical bike and it’s nothing like this? The build quality is outstanding and it rides perfectly! It does show that it’s luck of the draw with large bike companies.

[@julibraxd]

As a proud Cube Agree owner myself, this is the best tutorial for bike maintenance! Thank you!

[@bobstevens9040]

That bike was dangerous before you guys fixed it. Great work guys

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind support as always, thank you very much from both of us!🧡⚙️

[@albertmeyer8983]

What a professional job. You are an example for bike mechanics!

[@Bikespeeds]

Very very kind thank you!🧡

[@Fallington]

Staggering how badly that’s been put together 😮 Great job though Lee, looked amazing in the after shots.

[@Bikespeeds]

It is staggering! To expensive to be rushed together like it was!🧡

[@k1mfor]

@@Bikespeeds Looks like I won't be getting a Cube bike!

[@johne1956]

Just watching this now, picking up a Cube Attain Disc road bike today. Will go through all fastenings with my torque wrench now. 😀

[@Bikespeeds]

Hope it’s okay for you!🧡

[@_J.F_]

That is a beautiful bike and I really like the little tool bag mounted under the top tube. Appalling the way it has been built though so what a good thing it has now been seen to before any disaster occurred.

[@Bikespeeds]

It is certainly a beautiful bike!🧡

[@DDai-qd8uk]

Me too, do you know which little bag that is? Keen to get one myself.

[@eliroberts9362]

"A gnats whisker" is a saying I never knew I needed

[@575ban]

Your attention to detail is second to none, right down to your edit. Top marks mate. I'd bring my bike to you if you weren't so far away 👌👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Really kind thank you!🧡

[@Countrystock]

Shocked now that came out of the factory. It's now a new bike. Nice one

[@barneyklingenberg4078]

Shocking that the dealer did not fix that headset. I know from Experience an Cube from the factory usually requires some tinkering out of the box.

[@DR_1_1]

Cube doesn't sell their bikes to the final customer, and I'd be surprised they'd cut the steerer tube... at least mine came with a full steerer tube (I have yet to cut it, I just moved the spacers).

[@Bikespeeds]

This was done by a cube dealer by what we understand 🧡

[@elbeardo2644]

Your attention to detail is a joy to watch, especially when a bike like that comes in which is needing so many areas addressed. The difference in how that bike now feels for the owner must be incredible

[@Bikespeeds]

We can only imagine how jarring it was to have committed to a ride and realised how loose it was. Thank you as always for the support🧡

[@kovar2344]

I really enjoy the songs you use for these videos. Its always the same soundtrack but it very calming and dare i say staple of this channel.

[@Bikespeeds]

Great to hear! Thank you🧡

[@Iwanaplayonline]

I found this video after searching for solutions regarding the lose headset on my cube agree race from 2024 This could be the solution, thanks alot!

[@Iwanaplayonline]

It was the solution.

[@DBCYCLING23]

Love the video Lee and Simon keep up the good work can’t wait for my service next year as I be coming for Durham

[@nickesser9883]

Thanks Lee 😊 As always a great service!

[@Bikespeeds]

Hope it treated you well at Flanders! 🧡⚙️

[@nickesser9883]

@@Bikespeeds it did! Perfect in every way😊

[@s23bho38]

Outstanding work. Well done young man.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much very kind!

[@johnstygall860]

I'm learning so much about bike maintenance from your videos, absolutely fantastic, thank you

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡⚙️

[@jonathantyler7327]

Another top video. I’ve learnt loads from them.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support Jonathan🧡

[@erickasanmoerawi6120]

Awesome job sir and a beautiful Cube Agree service! ❤ your videos

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind support as always, thank you very much from both of us!🧡⚙️

[@matskelton9589]

Love it ! Fab attention to detail that is so often lacking in many industries. Great stuff 👌

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you!🧡

[@lafamillecarrington]

Great to see the process you follow when servicing - and I'm in love with your oil and grease rack.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@Doctor-yr3uy]

Beautiful bike, beautifully done.❤

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@davidlutan7727]

So enjoyed this video, what a transformation, now the bike is new again.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind support as always, thank you very much from both of us!🧡⚙️

[@sandwichbar8226]

Finally. A new video!

[@RobertRussell-oy1gj]

Great content guys as always and motivation for me when I’ve got peoples bikes waiting for service

[@Bikespeeds]

Great to hear thank you Robert!🧡

[@justino359]

Lovely looking frame. Like the frame bag too, very neat! Top work as always! 👏💪♥️

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes it was very good looking!🧡

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

Top info ! Thank you !

[@finn_english]

Another superb video that I learned so much from! Thanks again chaps, I'm currently knee-deep into resto-modding my 2004 Orbea Mitis and your videos are helping a lot :)

[@Bikespeeds]

Awesome! Keep up the good work 🧡

[@todddudgeon2320]

Beautiful bike. Thanks Lee, wonderful service to fix all the problems from the original set up. Now it’s ready for the road. Man, that cassette was really tight.

[@Bikespeeds]

Almost did my back in!🧡

[@stan4902]

These videos are like theraphy for me man, thank you for this :D

[@Bikespeeds]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 🧡

[@andrewgilhespie2803]

Lovely looking bike, I ride an older cube and this has me jealous!

[@Bikespeeds]

It was a very very nice bike!🧡

[@daveterra4778]

love this video man

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡⚙️

[@Jinedan]

Always a good day when I see a new Bikespeeds on KZbin!

[@Bikespeeds]

Very very kind thank you!🧡

[@fernandoblanco1471]

Great video as always!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks you for the continued support 🧡

[@kevinborovsky3558]

Enjoyable video as always guys thanks. This bike was an accident waiting to happen so glad you prevented that. Now it should preform as designed. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@Bikespeeds]

Saved just in time! Thanks again Kevin🧡

[@_Astrovert]

Great video! Right to the point and a very nice job on the maintenance.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@lesreed1635]

Excellent job, if I didn’t live so far away I would definitely get you to service my bike.

[@Mr229357]

Nice work. That bike was assembled on a Monday morning after a hard weekend 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@AtheistDD]

or on Friday half our before the weekend.

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol 🧡

[@durianriders]

Good video! @7:59 you need to drop the forks out to check for the ring of death if it was ridden with a loose headset. IYKYK. That is the problem with road disc is taking the fork out is SUCH a faff now. With rim brakes its literally a 5 minute full job done.

[@SpencerBaum]

No, the problem is headset cable routing. On mtbs dropping the fork is also a 10 minute job because they don't have headset cable routing

[@KarlosEPM]

Expert assistance adds not just value but a ton of safety- the loose steerer showcases this. Great vid as always, the owner will feel how a great bike must ride like. Cheers! 🚲

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s what we strive for! Thank you as always!🧡

[@scottbrown173]

Top notch workmanship again gentlemen! I am still waiting for the ice and snow to melt and clear before cycling season starts again here in Manitoba Canada. Cheers!

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s unbelievable to us! We’re entering some sun and spring now🧡🇨🇦

[@rhysmaybrey7739]

Great job on a lovely bike.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@diesoner1]

Keep it up! Great job!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you very much!🧡

[@kris8165]

That movement in the headset is a built-in front wheel compliance 😅😂 Great job! Greetings from Croatia from Kris 😎

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Kris!🧡⚙️

[@jakubcikhart9639]

small details makes the big picture. well done !!!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@nicholasrau3406]

Beautiful! You make me want to move to the UK to have my bike serviced by you yearly..

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you!🧡

[@Frandaman84]

That’s a cool looking bike😻

[@caseypleasant1922]

That's an awesome bike... you did a great job as usual

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for all the support!🧡

[@dishboy14]

What a great video! ☺

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@YarriqBlazting]

what a satisfying video!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@brianpurcell9058]

Quality job as always guys ! Shocking initial build quality! 😳

[@Bikespeeds]

Absolutely shocking! Hard to rationalise that one 🧡

[@Ghost12561]

you are a great mechanic!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@MulletRecords]

A truly wonderful watch :)

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@Traildude193]

As usal another fantastic video it was a georgous spring day so i got out for a bike ride cheers.😊

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to hear! Enjoy your riding!

[@matthewbenger8355]

Youve mentioned a few times on different videos about greasing bolts for the next time you take them apart. A re service of a bike previously done on the channel might be a good one👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Having done KZbin for 3 years now a lot of our re-services are on bikes we’ve already filmed and we figure it would be less interesting making the same video twice!🧡

[@Abnsdllnnlosnfd]

The man really likes his cleaning!

[@tornocoptero]

Gran trabajo , muy profesional . Les felicito

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡⚙️

[@procycler11]

Nice Rolex Oysterquartz. Love it.

[@gazr4967]

Top job.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@SayMcGillicuddy]

usual sterling work gents, nice to see a modern bike on the stand. That 'Friday afternoon' assembly is shocking, esp the steerer cut and headset play. Those flat top chains are very pretty, but for me the newer Force looks better IMHO 👊

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes it was a lousy job, we also like the look of them!🧡

[@henrygarcia6411]

Another great vid! Your commitment to quality service is commendable. These customers get an incredible return for their money. I would be happy to pay whatever your fees are, the value is ridiculous. Keep up the great work.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you that’s what we strive for 🧡

[@philmorrow2446]

That service was worth every penny. Goes to show the shoddy prep of some bike companies.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Phil!🧡

[@blinklogic]

Wow…. that was an absolutely awesome service guys…. wish you were my LBS 👌

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you 🧡

[@kpsig]

I have a Cube Litening Aero Race and the built quality is exceptional. It is not at the top level of the last Focus carbon bikes made in Germany but, still, no complaints.

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s good to hear!🧡

[@Paul-of2yq]

Blimey the owner must have been chuffed to bits with that service ? You have given him what he really should have got in the first place 👍 Nice looking bike as well that white and black works really well 🙂

[@nickesser9883]

I am - I trust no-one else with my bikes 😊

[@Mike-ql4sz]

Excellent job! A pleasure to watch it. Yet i bet nobody is doing / can do this cleaning at home. Would a Rohloff hub w. belt drivetrain would be easier to maintain (i'm looking 4 a new bike)? Thx

[@essex9]

Fascinating watch !! that bike though was filthy lol

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching 🧡

[@Ditypo]

the universe is at peace once again after a Bikespeeds video! anyone getting their chain waxed now?

[@DR_1_1]

Riding in the mud like this, I wouldn't wax the chain...

[@Bikespeeds]

We had our first of the year last week so hopefully some on video soon 🧡

[@wonderingmonitor1996]

Wonderful vid, as always. A bit shocked about the build quality of this Cube, tbh. I own an older 2016 Cube Touring (converted for gravel and bikepacking purposes😅), and I'm really happy with the build quality on that one. Trouble free bike, really.

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to hear!🧡

[@danashmore4765]

Im not the biggest fan of modern road bikes but that is a beautiful bike

[@Bikespeeds]

It really was!🧡

[@acckids]

Crazy on steerer tube.

[@jascollinscork]

OMFG The Best bike video I’ve ever watched 🤯🤯😍😍 got some handy tips I can relay to washing my own bike too!!

[@Bikespeeds]

Glad to hear it🧡

[@jascollinscork]

@Bikespeeds I've got a question if can help me I've got a BMC Team Machine and it's missing some small rubber bungs in the rear do you know where I could get them?

[@KenStephens-xq3ny]

Even though I do my own bike work I would love to send over my 92 Bridgestone RB-1 to have you do your magic on . But it is a long way from Western New York to your shop ! Another great video. Glad to see that you are back on the bike. Take care.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind support as always, thank you very much from both of us!🧡⚙️

[@savagepro9060]

0:31 bike so ready for fun, even the headset and fork want to . . . play!

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol!🧡⚙️

[@craigfullbrook7219]

Hi Lee, first of all big fan of the content, always look forward to your next videos! I’ve certainly learnt a lot from watching your videos and have adopted a lot of your methods and ways of working keeping on top of my own bike maintenance, so thank you for educating us all! if this comment pops up on your radar, I’d be extremely grateful if one episode you could do a deep dive into your polishing and finishing methodology. E.g how much product you use on the frame, how long do you leave it before you buff it out, can you reapply ceramic spray etc. your general audience may not find it as interesting as me but it would be great if everyone took as much pride as you do in looking after their bikes

[@Bikespeeds]

Hi Craig. We use a liberal amount of polish. Buff straight on and off with vigour. Two different rags for on and off. Then a small amount of ceramic as to not leave smears. 🧡

[@endcensorship874]

My Rodeo-Labs TrailDonkey has SRAM Force AXS, and I love that stuff.

[@Bikespeeds]

We like it a lot!🧡

[@riazghuman8698]

Excellent work, just like always with very best quality and very high standard. Every time its fun to watch.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind support as always, thank you very much from both of us!🧡⚙️

[@riazghuman8698]

@@Bikespeeds, Thank you Sir for Sharing such wonderful and intriguing experience.

[@aq7705]

Considerable difference in tech to that lovely white Peugeot you worked on earlier.

[@Bikespeeds]

Two opposite ends!🧡

[@1972malberto]

I have the c68 aero I had to torque up a good few bolts myself apart from that it runs great, deadly video as always cheers

[@Bikespeeds]

Good call! Thanks as always!🧡⚙️

[@Skittlez19]

That chain tool isn’t compatible with sram flat top chains, you need a 3 point chain checker like the pedros chain checker Plus II

[@ajfrog699]

Lovely looking bike and surprised to see headset move so much. Great catch and fix. Definitely looks like they've had a couple of English ride outs with that mud 😂 great job and another cracking video with a stunning service and finish. Like a lovely new bike 🎉

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes it worked loose over the first rides! Thank you again!🧡

[@PP-cm4re]

Just wanted to say these videos are really satisfying to watch. I’ve learned a lot about bike maintenance from this channel. I now grease/oil everything after taking components apart on my bike so they don’t corrode and can be easily removed next time. Also, the owner of the bike should contact the manufacturer about the that steerer tube because that is dangerous. I dread think how many more of their bikes have been sold like that.

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s great to hear! Enjoy all your riding and tinkering!🧡

[@TheOkinawaBoy]

Have mine fore 2 years, 12 Kim- no issues at all

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to hear!🧡

[@christophenglert4831]

oh look a heavy used gravel bike!!! :D by the way. great job working on the steerer tube. didnt imagine that it could have been as easy as this!^^

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching and enjoying Christophen!🧡

[@harryrowland4734]

I've worked in many workshops over the years, the mechanics will always go for the cleanest bike first and the filthy bike is always the last, without fail every time.

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

surely they could feel the play in the steerer when breaking 😗well sorted now👌🚴

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes, it worked loose on the first ride, it was a complete mess, past it’s adjustment and loose!🧡

[@london3696]

Recently found your channel, love the vids bikespeeds team! If you don’t mind, I would like to suggest some things that would be interesting to show (just my opinion). A before and after of the chain and freehub sound would be great, to get a feeling of how cleaning, lubing and indexing has improved the feeling of the bike.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching!🧡

[@Silidons91]

I wish I could find a shop in Southern California that was this thorough. Even the shop I bought my Tarmac from, on the first ride I realized I had to tune the rear derailleur mid-ride. Stick to doing stuff myself now.

[@Bikespeeds]

Wise 🧡

[@DeanPattrick]

Very surprised at the (sub) standard of quality this was initially build. Great to see you get this back to top quality 😎🇫🇮

[@Bikespeeds]

As were we all! Thank you Dean 🧡

[@paultomlinson528]

Pretty bike.... I'm a fan of more retro bikes but jees thats a good looking bike... Nice work!

[@Bikespeeds]

Agreed!🧡

[@simonfm3650]

Hi Bikespeeds, I did not observe this but have always checked dropouts, no matter how short in length the hanger is, one does not know the history of the bike or mold of manufacture. And with 11,12 speed bikes the margin of error gets narrow the higher the gear.

[@pavlokhryshcheniuk7765]

did you leave all of the carbon dust from sanding in the headset?

[@Bikespeeds]

No🧡

[@mr.cyberpolatouche3398]

I am truly astonished when you cut The sticker, it works so well😂

[@Bikespeeds]

We were actually very impressed with this one 😂

[@techvof]

Whoever put this bike together must also work at Land Rover 😂

[@straycat1115]

I own the Cube Agree with Shimano DI2 Ultegra, in the beginning, the front derailleur wasn't properly adjusted, other than that, everything just works smoothly ever since.