Solving big problems on this Supersix Evo! Full service rebuild! Cannondale transformation

[@montrose252]

What a beauty. Long live rim brakes and mechanical shifting. It's from the finest generation of bikes.

[@skym787]

100%

[@ericl6460]

Mechanical shifting is good, but rim brakes can go away forever and id be happy

[@alexandrelessard8138]

​@@ericl6460They're cheap, easily maintained, silent and light. When taken of properly, they offer a great performance for most people.

[@Parkedconsistently]

Just want to say that lee went above and beyond with the customer service when I ordered from the shop online, definitely recommend if they sell something you need buy it from them and support these guys. Can’t thank you enough!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for spreading the word! We really appreciate it🧡

[@Ronin_Texas]

No matter haw many times I watch your Videos.....Always find something new to improve my services.

[@Bikespeeds]

We really appreciate you continuing to comment and support, we work on these 7 days a week and they’re our labour of love so thanks for once again encouraging us on🧡

[@woutervanderdoes5163]

Supersix evo is such a nice bike... Might even be peak bike in my eyes Good job on the chimney removal. That thing was an accident waiting to happen!

[@Bikespeeds]

A great bike!🧡

[@cdwilson12]

@@woutervanderdoes5163 luckily the fork looked ok, always causes fork compression as the standard plugs can't extend beyond the spacers when they are on top. So it's either cut your steerer or an 80mm plug

[@kevinfrost1579]

@@cdwilson12 yep absolutely 👍

[@adambrickley1119]

2020 supersix rim could be peak bike along with Sworks SL6 rim.

[@oreocarlton3343]

Peak of bike period.

[@Bikespeeds]

Totally totally🧡

[@terrynye7034]

Another service with superb attention to detail. It's a bit scary if this bike was sold or serviced by another shop. Seems too many parts loose for the owner to have been fiddling with them all, especially as parts were original. Also given the age worrying the tyres delaminated. Great work Lee and kudos to Simon for another brilliant video. 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes it was a strange situation, I think it was a bike sold without the regular care of a “new new” bike and might not have been checked properly as it was new old stock, very strange 🧡

[@DMW2000]

What a g. This guy takes care of his customer's bikes as well as I take care of my own. Chapeau.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the very kind support🧡

[@MsPollyWalnuts]

Lovely bike. Glad to see it worked on so meticulously so it can rack up many more miles again!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support! Glad you enjoyed it🧡

[@jeremynorth]

I'm glad you sorted out that chimney.. Such a pity that this lovely bike was so poorly maintained, not even put together properly. Another good job done, it was a death trap

[@Bikespeeds]

It fell apart on the rider straight away from the dealer! A bit dodgy!🧡

[@MiguelGonzalez-kt5mg]

I love sooo much round tubing on bikes, now most bikes are focused on aero and i don't like that much the flat profile

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes it’s a breath of fresh air now 🧡

[@jrother]

Dual pivot calipers. Oh, perfection.

[@simonbailey2151]

Peak bike, in many ways, if the BB doesn’t creak/chew through bearings.

[@Bikespeeds]

Agreed 🧡

[@s23bho38]

Definitely saved this rider’s life with this service! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936]

So sad to see a super bike like this so neglected by the owner. Perfect service, as always!

[@P6_7R_Nick]

You should get yourself a feral crimping tool for the cable end caps. Gives a really nice crimp look. It'll add to the presentation of the bike. Lovely bike and great video too. 👌

[@todddudgeon2320]

Loose stem bolts, destroyed tires, and fittings not torqued correctly. Beautiful bike that needed a Bikespeeds service to make it safe and ready to ride. Nice job guys.!!

[@Bikespeeds]

As you can imagine we were feral when this came in! You know what we like to get in a video!🧡

[@Maik1968]

Hy Lee and Simon, final episode of your channel for this week, so I am ready for the weekend, hope you’re too (think your shop is opening on Saturday) ! Greetings from Germany and I‘ll be here next week! Bye for now 👍😘🌞🍀

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Maik, we had a little break not by choice but timings aren’t always perfect for filming, back tonight!🧡⚙️

[@AlexMatzanas]

This thing is a weapon now!!

[@Bikespeeds]

Definitely!🧡⚙️

[@marcdebroin6700]

What a beautiful bike. And what a wonderful job. The owner must be a happy rider. Thank you gentlemen.

[@Bikespeeds]

Lovely bike from a great era thanks Marc🧡

[@stuartjenkins3506]

Fantastic video as always Lee, always a treat to see the latest one 😀

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much stuart🧡

[@markwalker9147]

What a lovely bike, great service. Always fancied a cannondale but the bottom bracket put me off….. wish I’d given them a go. I don’t understand the negative comments, I am a competent mechanic (not in Lee’s league) but over the years I’ve found loads of issues on my bikes loose bolts, damaged tyres and broken housings…. That’s why you get things serviced.

[@Bikespeeds]

I totally agree, this bike was not really that bad, these things happen and they were fixed straight away🧡

[@grahambell9831]

Morning Lee & Simon 👋. Stunning bike, now thankfully a safe one, too 👍. Have a great weekend guys! 🍻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Graham, a very nice bike that was a change to the norm for us 🧡

[@wsbygt]

That´s a REALLY nice bike and doesn´t seem to be often riden. (which judging by the steerer tube is actually a relief to know) Nice one Bikespeeds, cheers!

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes it was new old stock and fell apart on the first few rides! Thanks as always for the comment 🧡

[@samblenkharn8099]

Great attention to detail as ever 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much sam! Always encouraging to read your comments 🧡

[@tinniswood2577]

Cracking bike, some nice touches done there, loose shifters seem to be a recurring theme!

[@Bikespeeds]

Very recurring theme! It’s my pet fix!🧡

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

always loved Cannondales having raced on a CAAD3 and CAAD4 in the late 90s. superb frames at the time - with a Coke can like down tube!!

[@Bikespeeds]

We’re becoming a fan!🧡

[@alexfirth]

Beautiful bike, always loved mechanical Dura Ace 9100. I'd suggest the owner should get some TPU inner tubes as their next upgrade, butyl tubes feel like riding through custard!

[@Bikespeeds]

My favourite Duraace, yes I moved to tpu and am a fan🧡

[@TheGreyGK]

Wow. Lovely looking bike indeed and nice spec. Fabulous job as always and surprising to see the problems it came in with 😮. Great job

[@Bikespeeds]

It was a new old stock bike that was ridden a few times and basically fell apart on him!🧡

[@DeanPattrick]

Wow that really was lucky that bike came in for a service. Good job there Lee. 🇫🇮😎

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Dean! Something a little different tonight, a giant but not a giant…

[@avroncotton]

That would be a joy to ride now. Top job!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much for the support!🧡

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Excellent video and good job,i didn't known the bearing just fits down onto the bare carbon crown race,lovely Cannondale Hollowgram Si cranksets.💯👌🏻🚴‍♂️

[@Bikespeeds]

The crankset is super cool! Thanks for the support🧡

[@simonbailey2151]

Oof. What a death trap. Anyway top work bringing it back to life, and safety! Continental tyres are bidirectional, they only put a direction arrow on the casing to stop people asking about mounting direction. By the way that carbon dust is bloody nasty stuff, if you didn’t know that already. Maybe worth wearing a decent face mask if you’re working/cutting the material regularly. Best wishes from Belgium

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for your support Simon! Interesting read🧡🇧🇪

[@coryhall2000]

I love your videos and attention to detail. I watch all of them. You are a fantastic mechanic and your customers get a top quality bike back that I would imagine they are thrilled about. What is your history with working in the bike business? I assume you have been at it for a long time. Might be an interesting future video sometime to explain a little history. Cheers from the USA

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Cory we really appreciate you giving us that time, I have been doing bikes for 10 years now and think I went into more detail in one of the Q&A videos 🧡

[@robdogracing]

Nice job on the service! This is my dream bike!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Rob! Glad you enjoyed it🧡

[@seanyates2073]

What ratio are you using for the Screwfix degreaser in the cleaner? If anyone knows I'd be grateful!

[@Bikespeeds]

About half a cup of degreaser, the rest water!🧡

[@seanyates2073]

@Bikespeeds thanks!

[@MrGarycoww]

Great to see another top bike mechanic like mapdec doing his thing 🔥😎

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching🧡

[@JasonShinks]

Lovely work fellas. 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Jason! 🧡⚙️

[@brianpurcell9058]

Quality as always 👌 👌

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Brian! Always encouraging 🧡

[@adam3rdcanvey]

Fantastic video. I wish i was that rich that I could neglect such a wonderful machine 😂. The pinnacle of road bikes right there ❤

[@Bikespeeds]

This was a new old stock bike that basically fell apart on him in the first few rides!🧡

[@adam3rdcanvey]

Oh that old story hey 😅​@Bikespeeds

[@bikingchupei2447]

11:20 first time i lined up the logo to the valve, i chose the gp5000 text, but then i realized they were printed at different parts each side, so i had to redo them and line the vale with the continental text, which were pretty much at the same spot both sides.

[@Bikespeeds]

I have done the same!🧡

[@kevinfrost1579]

Hi Lee and Simon great vid thanks …….hope you taught the rider how to do a basic ‘M check’ …….😲

[@Bikespeeds]

This rider actually was quite knowledgeable, he brought it, it fell apart and the main reason he brought it to us was for the steerer being sawn!🧡

[@Mr229357]

Nice work on a nice bike 🙂👍👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Was a nice bike actually! Thanks as always 🧡

[@tweettweettwitch]

Those Cannondale compression bungs and similar designs are junk, better with something like a Deda 45mm or 70mm expander, that is long enough to support both stem bolts.

[@hsinwulau]

Good job as usual, impressive

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for all the support🧡

[@peterblomgren89]

Nice job as usual 👍🏼

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Peter!🧡

[@garysladek9110]

That's a good looking bike.

[@Bikespeeds]

Agreed!🧡

[@jrgenholmolsen4295]

Nice job 👍👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

Great video !!!! 😊

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@beanz6745]

Yes, that chainset is mint! Very stylish

[@Bikespeeds]

Really nice to have some design, a small break from the norm🧡

[@sapiens7821]

I’ve ridden an SL7 tarmac DB expert, Cervelo R5 DB, Orbea Orca M20i DB. They all felt dead sold all of them and am riding an old CAAD12 rim brake. Pls Cannondale release an anniversary edition of the supersix evo rim brake.

[@n22pdf]

Love Cannondales to 😊❤ Pete

[@J.P.1.]

They did, kind of. They ran a direct mount rim brake version of the Caad 13 and Supersix Evo in 2020. Got one of each.

[@sapiens7821]

@@J.P.1. thanks I’ll have to look into one

[@sbccbc7471]

​@@J.P.1.Between those two, I'd take the CAAD13. I don't want to be constantly worrying about accidentally damaging the third-generation SuperSix EVO's head tube.

[@J.P.1.]

@yonglingng5640 i mean, if you're yanking the bars so far as to do any damage you gotta rethink how you're riding that bike 😁

[@lesliekirk7036]

Nice job buddy 👍🇬🇧

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Leslie!🧡

[@kennethugu4624]

Me encanta como trabaja 👍🏻🦾

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Good job

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you very much!🧡

[@n22pdf]

Crikey what happened in the life of this beautiful Supersix Evo to end up in this condition.. 😢 strange as it has top notch parts.. love how you’ve brought this to life wow lovely dude always enjoy your vids.. I use the same Autoglym products brilliant the ceramic is amazing.. Pete 🚴🏻🚴🏻😃👍😍

[@Bikespeeds]

It was a new old stock bike that had basically been ridden a few times and fell apart on him. The tyres had delaminated where they’d been sat before sold. Thanks Pete for the support each week, and yes it’s the ceramic that’s the winner for me 🧡⚙️

[@richiejames928]

All the bike youl ever need with the super six evo. the last of the excellent cannondales.

[@Bikespeeds]

Totally agree with that🧡

[@Nick-lm9hg]

How did the bike get into this condition?!

[@chrisfilby9678]

I have just watched the weekly Cave Media podcast and hydrophobic sprays came up on their 'overated or underated' section. Nick their mechanic friend who was guesting said they do not work etc...but was open to having his mind changed. I think the gauntlet has been thrown down. 😂

[@Bikespeeds]

They work for us!😂🧡

[@nunu1871]

Keep up the good work :)

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much! We’re back tonight🧡

[@andrewrogers4341]

Having ordered and received a syringe set im busy servicing my bikes the Bikespeeds way, Thanks for the videos Simon does a great job editing them , does he direct you too ?

[@simonbailey2151]

It looks more like a format they use for every video (not that there’s anything wrong with that). I wonder if they have a checklist for the various ‘shots’ that they like to use? Anyway, top work as usual.

[@Bikespeeds]

Hi Andrew sorry it took us so long to reply, we really appreciated your order, yes Simon was a professional videographer/ editor before this and it was his idea to start this so he always led the way on the video side 🧡

[@andrewrogers4341]

@@Bikespeeds thanks for the reply the videos are really good

[@johndef5075]

Wouldnt it be better to torque compression plug with the stem in place?

[@essex__rider]

Wow! 😵

[@savagepro9060]

A 17-year old Rim Brake bike just won The British Uphill Championships, and the rider was NOT Andrew Feather. Rim Brakes💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@simonbailey2151]

Loved the paint job on that hill climb bike!

[@Bikespeeds]

Not gone yet!🧡

[@jeremyemilio9378]

Watching this at 4.45am before a ride!

[@Bikespeeds]

Good luck!🧡

[@PetexRocc]

Such a nice bike with matching colour accents on the wheels and saddle. Would have been nice to remove the warning and frame size stickers.

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes I agree, I never want to interfere with that stuff as it’s the customers bike not mine but I totally agree they’re everywhere now!🧡

[@Lou-Lou.]

This backing music has always sounded familiar, today i realised where I'd heard it before 😅 iykyk

[@Bikespeeds]

🧡

[@spray6193]

What is the liquid you put inside the ultrasonic cleaner?

[@Bikespeeds]

A heavily watered down degreaser 🧡

[@jeremyemilio9378]

Question about lubricating derailleur and brake pivots: I used to do it until I found out they keep getting gunked up no matter how little I put, with no added (felt) smoothness, so I stopped. Is it really that bad if I don't put any oil at all?

[@Bikespeeds]

It’s not the worst thing! If it gets messy you’re doing the right thing🧡

[@Dimashoey]

Amazing video is always! Btw on 15:16 , isn’t the chain a bit shaggy (longer than it should)?

[@simonbailey2151]

Looked bang on to me. It was probably sized small-small.

[@Bikespeeds]

Was A okay in person🧡

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes small small🧡

[@kemenyszabolcs7342]

Thanks for the great video! I noticed that you didn't wear a mask when you cut the steerer tube. Just wondering: isn't it dangerous to cut carbon like that? (Or, was it not carbon?) Thank you!

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes it’s not great for you!😂🧡

[@oftankoftan]

14:15 how do you know how to set the brakes like that without the wheel in? I reckon you do adjustment off camera?

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes we do🧡

[@jeffhammond8969]

Lee, nice work here! Even though the one piece chainset looks beautiful, doesn't that make maintenance of chainrings much more expensive?

[@sbccbc7471]

It's replaceable. The entire chainring assembly is held down by a lockring to the crankarm.

[@Bikespeeds]

It’s a comparable price really with ultegra, expensive but not insane 🧡

[@edtucker4740]

What is the different between the 'General Purpose Grease' you use, and the 'Premium Grease'? and what do you use each one for? Would PPL-1 be considered an 'All purpose Grease' Just bought a new road bike and wanting to learn to keep it nice from the get go. Thanks in advance!

[@Bikespeeds]

Our general purpose grease is a good at almost everything but the premium grease is specifically designed to have low friction and high hold so that it doesn’t get flushed away but doesn’t add resistance to bearings. General purpose grease is slightly to thick for bearing work🧡

[@aim-at-me]

How often do you replace the outers / vs just the inners?

[@Bikespeeds]

I do whatever it needs to be smooth so if a new inner is smooth in the old outer I will do that sometimes.🧡

[@Ditypo]

i've never seen a tyre delaminate like that before, crikey

[@Bikespeeds]

Almost everything I see is something I’ve never seen before and never see again!🧡

[@nabenduroy8680]

the chain must have had the quick link, why did you use the chain breaker

[@Bikespeeds]

It actually didn’t! Thanks for watching and commenting🧡

[@stfu6397]

an actual high performance racing bike, unlike the gimmick road disc you see today

[@Bikespeeds]

Totally agree 🧡

[@Alimukz]

How much torque for the headset compression bolt? And pull up screw?

[@Bikespeeds]

Very light amounts, but check with your bike specifically it’s not something you want to over or under do🧡

[@Alimukz]

@Bikespeeds thanks so much for the reply

[@sbccbc7471]

​@@Bikespeeds Don't you just tighten till there's no headset play and binding of bearings?

[@ceylon_blend1853]

Having seen how many teams in WT riding Vittoria tyres vs. teams on Conti get punctures, you'd have to pay me to pick Vittoria

[@Bikespeeds]

I agree with that!🧡

[@reecedawson6113]

Who owned this? Yikes 😬, great video and service

[@Godspeed961]

Chain Lubricate brand?

[@Bikespeeds]

Mint365 available on our website www.bikespeeds.com/shop 🧡

[@simonjenkinson8537]

How is this even possible? Are some people so utterly clueless with routine maintenance? Can’t believe a bike of this spec was ridden like this.

[@adam3rdcanvey]

It makes me very sad too 😢.

[@sbccbc7471]

Oh, you don't want to know. I've heard things like "Chains need to be lubed?".

[@simonbailey2151]

‘More money than sense’ is a saying for a reason. Anyway I am sure Lee has suggested gently to the owner that he or she is a bit more careful in future, if only for health reasons

[@KarlosEPM]

First!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks!🧡

[@mesere7]

Great job on this one but you really should have thrown that compression bung away they are rubbish and belong into the bin I replaced mine this one failed and you could turn the fork by hand it failed and will fail again at some point most likely regular compression bungs are much better than what cannondale has come up with. Also it looks like the bearing seat is not perfectly round there are small gaps which means that after some riding the headset will get loose no matter how well you torqued it which probably caused the compression bung to disintegrate. Those are all “features” of a supersix it’s a great bike once you are aware of its quirks.

[@lojeda]

Everything that involves friction with a matte finish eventually will buff it

[@hoodyps]

... but the chain is good😅

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol!🧡

[@oiuqreofnqoiruegnqerg]

Any mountain bike services on the horizon? I love all bikes, but seeing road bike after road bike is getting really boring for me. I think more variety would boost your view count.

[@Bikespeeds]

We are a road biking shop, it’s very rare we actually get mountain bikes in. There’s a local specialist to us that gets most of the trade🧡

[@imgoinbowmont]

Hope he charged a fortune for that service. That owner is a fool with too much money he needs to parted with.

[@MAGAmaniac1000]

Anyone who purchases a bike should at a minimum be told to purchase a simple torque key and check the torque on different essential components every time they lube their chain or pump their tires.

[@sbccbc7471]

My ex-colleague told me Trek once supplied a 5 Nm preset torque key with new bikes.

[@paulburns3016]

Omg it is accident waiting to happen 😮

[@Bikespeeds]

Totally! Lucky that it wasn’t an accident 🧡

[@rosemeyer1939]

Am I right in thinking that when the chainring teeth wear down, the entire CHAINSET needs to be replaced? Wow..... That's an interesting choice!!

[@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778]

The chainrings come as a double forged together. The price is the same as a regular TR or shimano.

[@tonimahoni5715]

Take a look on Srams Force and Red Groupset Chainrings with integrated Powermeter. Thats an interesting choice.

[@sbccbc7471]

The one-piece 2x chainring assembly is held down by a lockring to the crankarm, so it's replaceable.

[@cdwilson12]

Awful those Vittoria Corsa new tyres the glued on tyre such a bad design

[@rosemeyer1939]

I think they're an incredible tyre for grip and comfort.... But they do not last at all, they wear down quick and they separate...

[@cdwilson12]

@rosemeyer1939 yes Vittoria Corsa on the whole are great tyres, the old tubs were excellent but I've had the issue these did with the glue coming away.

[@jamesskinner4188]

Does your fake watch need a service lol 😂

[@chinov2933]

[@Bikespeeds]

Really appreciate your support thank you!🧡

[@RockLobsta23]

Crazy how many super nice bikes are ridden and “maintained” by absolute clowns.

[@sapiens7821]

Why can’t we still buy these lightweight disc brake killers anymore.