Fixing Cervelo's weird problem! Full service & rebuild! S5 Road bike!

[@doggdemuro]

Now this is a shop that really pays attention to detail. Kudos.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@darrellstyner0001]

Such a well done video! I love the way you rock pieces back and forth so we can actually see them instead of seeing bright reflections. I wish I lived near you so you could do this to my S5!

[@PhilDiasPJD]

Watching your videos is like watching your favourite box set for the 50th time. You know the outcome, what to expect, the level of attention to detail etc. However, by the end of the video you are still thinking that what just PURE CLASS!! And then look forward to watching the next time. Well done guys. Such a wonderful job!! 👍

[@todddudgeon2320]

I agree with you wholeheartedly. Pure Class.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you, we literally worry every week that people will get bored and stop watching!🧡

[@ShimonLobel]

This BB job changed the whole look of the bike!!! Out doing yourself on this video! Impressive!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much for your support! We always appreciate it🧡

[@Boahman]

Switching from watching car detailing videos to bike content like this!!

[@pauljozefak7540]

Love your videos. You’ve become my Bob Ross of Bikes!!! ❤

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks paul! Glad you enjoy them🧡🎨

[@WaltJubal]

I really like the idea of using a syringe for the grease.... Have ordered a set for myself.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks!🧡

[@StuartMorris-z6i]

Absolutely spectacular guys. Mind blown with the detailing stickers! ❤

[@Bikespeeds]

They are super fun to get to use!🧡

[@rangersmith4652]

Very nice job as always. Frankly, Shimano should be replacing every one of those cranksets.

[@caseypleasant1922]

That's a beautiful bike... you guys did an amazing job of bringing it back to better than new

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Casey🧡

[@lukezen81]

Sterling work guys, the reflections and highlights you've brought to the finish are second to none and I'd say better than when it left the factory.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Luke it was fun to transform the absolute mess round the bottom bracket!🧡

[@Wlodek1410]

There are a lot of videos on KZbin where instead of showing the presented discussed item, they show themselves, they even cover the discussed item the entire video by showing themselves. Narcissism of the 2024 century. I rate your video 10/10 Bikespeeds perfect quality, perfect shots, perfect cuts, perfect editing and commentary.

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s really good to hear thank you, we put loads of effort into the production of these 🧡

[@531c]

First class service and detail. Always a pleasure to watch your service videos, just great to see attention to detail. Thanks for producing these videos

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support we really appreciate it🧡

[@TESTA-CC]

We have the Cervelo S5 Rim Brake Version. Absolutely Rapid Bike, it's made me appreciate Rim Brakes and the simplicity of old carbon bikes. Never ever had an issue. Rim Brakes For The Win 🤙 🤙

[@sbccbc7471]

Does your fork crown strike the frame?

[@pastelink6767]

Rim brakes are great until it rains or if you run carbon wheels. Most bikes should be on rim but for high performance bikes i prefer hydraulic disc.

[@Bikespeeds]

Hopefully you enjoyed this one! Thanks for the support!🧡

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Great job Bike Speeds 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks again!🧡

[@cyclingchef3531]

This rusted bolts on top of head set give me goosebumps!!

[@SayMcGillicuddy]

I have an earlier S5, don't think it ever had one of those chainstay protectors on; thank goodness. They're lovely bikes though, even if BBright is a bit of an oddity. Great job as ever, bet your customer was pleased s/he brought it in to you. Cheers gents 👊

[@Bikespeeds]

Hopefully this one was a good one for you then! We’ve seen it on a good 4-5 of them!🧡

[@Maik1968]

Hello Lee and Simon, thank you so much for the time you spend in these videos. It’s entertaining and informative at the same time. Hade a nice evening entertainment! See you next week and thereby I send you all the best wishes from Germany 👍😘🌞🍀

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Maik! No servicing video tonight, just a small vlog to fill us in🧡

[@Maik1968]

@@Bikespeeds no worries, sometimes other things have priority. I wish you a nice onward weekend and I will be happy to see you here next week 😘👍🌞🍀

[@KarlosEPM]

Great mechanical work displayed in a great format, as always. You're spoiling your regular audience 😂. Those bikes come out as good as new, and some (like this one) even better. Thanks for consistently being an inspiration 🚲

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Karlos, we’ve managed weekly content for a few months now it’s good to be back🧡

[@todddudgeon2320]

Terrific attention to detail. Amazing how loose many of the bolts were on this bike. 🚴 thanks gentlemen. Another priceless video.

[@Bikespeeds]

The bolts were the Cherry on top, we don’t have a service coming this week but we’ll see you again soon!🧡

[@todddudgeon2320]

@@Bikespeeds see you soon !

[@wsbygt]

I´m off the grid for the next 20 minutes.... Thank you in advance Bikespeeds!

[@Bikespeeds]

Glad you enjoyed it this was a fun one 🧡

[@jrother]

I don't know about you, Lee, but seeing that breaker bar come out any time gives me the willies. Mind goes to all the ways it could go wrong... 😅

[@Bikespeeds]

lol I actually like my breaker bar it’s one of my favourite tools to use 😂⚙️🧡

[@aashishvaswani]

You did a splendid job on covering up the scuffs on the bottom bracket 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support!🧡

[@elbeardo2644]

As always the difference you make from when the bike comes in to when it leaves is remarkable

[@Bikespeeds]

This one was fun because we covered up all the damaged on the before and afters! Thanks as always elbeardo!🧡

[@grahambell9831]

Hi Lee & Simon 👋 Stellar work again, chapeau gents 👏. The shaped piece of blue 'sticker'......brillianty simple, but so effective 👌

[@Bikespeeds]

We love getting them out! It’s our favourite satisfying fix! Thanks as always Graham🧡

[@grahambell9831]

@Bikespeeds have a great weekend gents, family over in paguera, I'm doing a triathlon race! It's a bit warm compared to Northumberland!

[@Bikespeeds]

Awesome weekend, enjoy it and good luck!🧡

[@gauravsawn]

Always a pleasure watching you work

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s great to hear thank you🧡

[@TheGreyGK]

Wow those decals make a huge difference. Mind boggling that such a small thing like that protector can effect and damage the key components. Excellent job 🎉

[@ivorpeachey4366]

It would certainly affect the pedalling action.

[@Bikespeeds]

We love it when they work as well as they did for this one, very happy with the results, thanks AJ🧡

[@riazghuman8698]

Wonderful experience to see Cervelo is given the Second life.

[@Bikespeeds]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you🧡

[@jyfortin]

Great job and very careful renovation of details! I wish I had a workshop that clean and organized. I suspect the saddle is too far back because of a screw not tight enough, that happens many times.

[@Bikespeeds]

We did actually let the customer know it was to far back but we don’t like to move peoples bike fit without consent, thanks for watching! 🧡⚙️

[@jakubcikhart9639]

another terrific job, congrats !!!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for your support! We appreciate the comment 🧡

[@DeanPattrick]

Another fine service 🇫🇮😎 especially sorting that chain rub area.

[@Bikespeeds]

You know we love to get the stickers out!🧡

[@stevenshaw6766]

I have an older S3 which was a problem bike from the outset! BB issues, handlebar issues( they snapped after about 6 months!) and a host of smaller problems. Luckily I have a few bikes so, it wasn't my primary one. The amount of money I have spent on mine, I could probably bought a new bike! When it was running well, it was an absolute dream to ride but, all the issues I've had it has put me off buying another. But, great video as always.

[@Bikespeeds]

Sounds like you got a bad apple! Best of luck with it!🧡

[@petecurran3995]

Superb job, inc. great freshen up of that BB area! 👌🏼👍🏼

[@Bikespeeds]

It was a really simple and fun transformation!🧡

[@johnsfulton]

Excellent work and detailed explanation, well done.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks John!🧡

[@adam3rdcanvey]

Great video, as always.. Those rusty stem bolts make me wonder what lurks beneath, though 😂

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Always a fab watch bikespeeds

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks! Always a pleasure to read your comments 🧡

[@jonathanwoo6597]

Great detailed work! Not sure if you did this off camera but I always check the RD hanger for straightness.

[@Local.hero.1983]

If anyone thinks lining up tyre logos is ott, i line up rotor brand logos, i have the shimano or sram logo in a position you're reading it when valves are at either 12oclock or 6oclock depending in wheel brand logo orientation.

[@jazzcatjohn]

OCD is a real thing lol just playing

[@davidlutan7727]

Magnificent, what a joy to watch, thank you

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you thank you David🧡⚙️

[@schrodingerthecat]

Fantastic service!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@nicholasrau3406]

Amazing work!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@petermcinnes6987]

That chainstay protector. 😆😆 I'm guessing the drivetrain engineers aren't talking to the frame design engineers.

[@Bikespeeds]

I literally have no idea how it happened!🧡

[@oldgold1100]

Very enjoyable to watch this one, you did a fantastic job.👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Really appreciate your support thanks oldgold!🧡

[@robertchristian6910]

OUTSTANDING!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@Randombourg]

Passing the cranks, brave man...

[@loeurnchim213]

Another awesome job 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@grahambell9831]

Thanks, gents ! 🙏

[@Bikespeeds]

As always a humble thank you back🧡

[@hl8964]

Subscribed! Very informative video! Greetings from Germany!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for joining us!🧡🇩🇪

[@nachoortega8973]

Amazing work

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@alistairmacfadyen9365]

Great stuff, i bet its like riding a new bike.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Alistair we appreciate your support!🧡

[@briangrieco32]

beautiful job

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks again for your support across the channel🧡

[@Dimashoey]

Awesome one! On next S5 you should get the stem and headset removed and cleaned, they are notorious for being sweat dirt corrosion catcher

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to know!🧡

[@mmaister]

By putting that rear derailleur just like that into the ultrasonic cleaner filled with degreaser you neatly removed all the crucial lubrication from both the upper and the lower knuckles. Both springs inside will rust and the pins will wear our.

[@MarquitoRH]

Agree: US cleaning isn’t always necessary or best.

[@Jonathan-vf6cu]

As part of a service do you normally take out the seatpost to check it’s not seized and give it a clean and regrease?

[@Bikespeeds]

We regularly adjust the saddle heights on the bikes to get them in the stand, so yes we do check it but usually it’s all solved before the camera is on🧡

[@Sills71]

Disk brakes, internal cable, pressfit bb makes me glad I don't wrench anymore

[@LukeRichardson1981]

I do my own work. Partial internal routing (not at the headset) and disc brakes don't bother me, but I'd certainly not want a fully internally routed bike like this one, or a press fit BB. GIve me standard headsets and BSA threaded bottom brackets any day of the week.

[@Cycle.every.day.]

Every generation of S5 forks have swung round to contact frame , Einstein quote "The height of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over yet expecting a different result"

[@Mikolaj_u]

Not stupidity, insanity. The quote, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results," is often attributed to Albert Einstein, although there's no definitive proof that he actually said it. Worth adding that the quote, when taken literally, doesn't apply to many situations, particularly when it comes to practice and skill-building. Repetition is a key part of learning and improving in many areas, like playing the violin, sports, or mastering any skill. In those cases, doing the same thing over and over can lead to better results as you refine your technique, develop muscle memory, and improve over time.

[@Cycle.every.day.]

@@Mikolaj_u ok thanks , at least that shows i didn't look it up and was just pulling it from memory. Cheers

[@sbccbc7471]

The newer iteration of the last rim brake S5 generation has been redesigned so that the fork crown no longer strikes the frame.

[@yiqiao8029]

Newer models won’t strike the frame.

[@mesere7]

It’s worse than that those bikes have an internal metal part that strikes the carbon from inside there is a vid about that cervelo design fail

[@admiralmachine]

That was a great video, thank you!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support!🧡

[@chrisreichmann1061]

I love your videos! It's kind of a meditation after a long day in the office. Can you tell me which Bearings (Manufacturer and size) you used for replacing the bottom bracket? Thank you so much and please go on like this 🎉

[@Bikespeeds]

Hi Chris thanks for the really kind support, best thing to do is measure the exact bearings that come out of your bike, they can be different to ours in a lot of ways 🧡

[@MattRose30000]

Bikespeeds can what Cervelo's engineers couldn't 🤣

[@Bikespeeds]

No idea how this design ended up happening!🧡

[@Doctor-yr3uy]

You always hope we enjoy your videos,do not hope,be SURE 😅❤

[@Bikespeeds]

Very very kind, each week we worry people will stop watching!🧡

[@Gregory_tottie]

Great job from Simon and co

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Gregory from lee and Simon!🧡

[@thedonal]

How do your hands look so clean when handling all those grimy parts?! Do you hit the Swarfega between shots? Even with gloves, my hands and arns are a state after cleaning and servicing my bikes!! Lovely attention to detail though! Your videos are always great to watch and the narration is so clear and helpful.

[@sbccbc7471]

I wore nitrile gloves when handling the grimy stuff. At most, I end up with sweaty hands.

[@Bikespeeds]

I wash them regularly! Every 10 minutes or so😂🧡

[@thedonal]

@@Bikespeeds Aha! That explains things. :D

[@Bradbajc]

Love these videos. I was hoping to see the headset get fully serviced. It's a nightmare. I have done my own.

[@Bikespeeds]

Luckily it was okay on this bike!🧡⚙️

[@finn_english]

Fantastic work as usual! Just some quick feedback, did you change the audio settings when recording or in post production? There are moments when Lee speaks more quietly and the noise removal starts to cut into his voice. Not a huge deal but it bugged me a bit and I never heard anything like this in previous videos. Maybe lower the amount of noise suppression? Thanks as always for the top quality servicing and videos =]

[@Bikespeeds]

We are working on the audio, thanks for the support 🧡

[@rickjubbles]

Hey! Love your work. I have this exact model of Cervelo S5 and live in London. Are there any shops in London you'd recommend that could do this work well (and at a decent price)?

[@ainteasya]

This video is soothing me as I swap tubeless tires 🥲

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol I hope it went well🧡

[@ainteasya]

@Bikespeeds went surprisingly well thank you 😊

[@JFomo]

Waiting for the day you bring out a small cordless polisher like the car detailers use 😅

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol I’d be scared the first time but it is tempting🧡

[@JFomo]

@@Bikespeeds Yeah there's probably not much clear coat on a bike 😅

[@cycobikes]

was it a full service if you didn't service the headset bearings?

[@paultomlinson528]

Beautiful

[@linasrakauskaseuexport8264]

Many thanks for great video. Can you suggest reliable gear cable for GRX RX600 1X11 speed?

[@Bikespeeds]

Our cables! Available on www.bikespeeds.com/shop🧡

[@mariourbina7783]

What is the part number for that bottom bracket press/extractor ?!? Would love to upgrade my shop

[@sbccbc7471]

It's a combination of BP0006 and EX0004 from Wheels Manufacturing.

[@shaunmarston7168]

Another good video could you do a mountain bike one sometime 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Hi Shaun yes if we get one in we will but we’re actually very near a mountain bike specialist who usually get the trade 🧡

[@markojanka]

Hi, do you maybe have torqe table for general use ?

[@comedyman112]

ever had a Van Rysel bike in the shop? Would be interested to see one of them

[@Bikespeeds]

If we get one in we will!🧡

[@razorree]

how people were commenting, there are reasons to worry, as they can fail easily just any time after the inspection. In fact Shimano says to customers to do those inspections at home, before every ride? "Instruct the customer to continue using the crank and do similar pre-ride evaluations"

[@Jizo78]

And the new chain works properly with the broken in cassette, especially on small chain ring ? No skipping at high load ?

[@Bikespeeds]

Was all okay!🧡

[@pauldyerdyer2731]

What would be a good size ultrasonic cleaner for the home mechanic?

[@Bikespeeds]

We made do with a 3L tank for the first 3-4-5 years of our pro work so that will do!🧡

[@RoadHammer123]

That rusty bearing looks like a Canyon headset bearing after 6 months !

[@aarondcmedia9585]

I watched another channel recently admit they don't inspect Shimano chain sets at all; they just return them, because bike / bike mechanic forums all say that's what they do. This was in the context of that channel / shop being outraged that they had been banned from the program. Nice to hear someone say they inspect the chain sets for the "Inspection and return" program Shimano are running. To my way of thinking, this is a more professional way to approach communicating what you do, and why. Good job here. You have music which is probably unnecessary but I am pleased to note its low volume is not competing with your voice over, great to hear.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

@@hrisdev4 you sound as amateurish as the other youtube channel I am discussing. You don't even have to say it passes. You can just say you saw no cracks / defects. Or you could just not inspect it at all and return it. But to tell the entire world you don't inspect cranks as part of the "Shimano inspect and possibly return cranks" program is silly at best. To say you don't do it because "internet forum people don't inspect them either" is literally amateur hour. In no way, shape or form are you saying "I have deemed this part safe to ride". Sounds like very lazy reasoning to me.

[@LukeRichardson1981]

@@aarondcmedia9585 Hilarious that you're calling the other channel (I know which one you're referring to) amateur here when it's entirely Shimano that's at fault for this situation. If they had just done a complete recall for ALL of the cranks that might be affected by this, they wouldn't need to go through these inspections that don't seem to be particularly effective, and they'd fix everyone's problems immediately. But that's just Shimano being dicks, as they seem wont to do (see blacklisting another channel for refusing to not criticize their power meter, not allowing Hammerhead to communicate with DI2, etc).

[@aarondcmedia9585]

@@LukeRichardson1981 if you're on an "inspect" program and tell the world you can't be bothered inspecting because "internet forum mechanics don't", you are the poster child of amateur. Prove me wrong.

[@RobertAllan-ds9qc]

That'll be Mapdec!😂

[@aarondcmedia9585]

@@hrisdev4 but you are already dishonest, by your own admission. You are a member of the "INSPECT AND " program, not inspecting at all, and then sending the cranks back. Then crying because you got banned from the "INSPECT and " program. So you are dishonest and a whiny bitch, despite admitting your dishonesty. Then chuckleheads like @HristoMitev123 get all uppity when someone points it out. Laughable.

[@folkerst]

Could you please explain how a chainguard rubbing against the smaller chainring can cause a bottom bracket to fail. Wouldn't the rubber just dissapear by the abrazion over time. But it is defenitly not a design error. The guard is not a structural part of the bike frame.

[@ericpmoss]

If the chain is that worn, do you also have some tool that checks the chainrings and cassette for wear? My limited experience is that putting a new chain on worn gears ends up wearing the new chain quickly. Or is the assumption that it's cheaper overall to sacrifice the new chain to get the rest of the life out of the cassette and chainrings? Back when cassettes were $40 instead of $400, I guess the trade-off was different (?).

[@Bikespeeds]

It’s case dependant but I eye ball it and usually say to the customer to try it and see if it skips, if it does bring it straight back and we’ll fit the cassette🧡

[@CG-99]

Interested to know why didn’t you inspect / clean / lubricate the wheel bearings and headset?

[@Bikespeeds]

They were both spinning A okay, when they need doing the customer will come back and we’ll do them then🧡

[@CG-99]

@@Bikespeeds ever heard of preventative maintenance?

[@lifeof_maks9861]

Where do you usually look up the recommended torque for alle the different manufacturers?

[@Bikespeeds]

I’ve spent enough time now to know them but earlier I used google and forums 🧡

[@bartoszsawrymowicz4074]

Great vid (as always), i have a question though, how do you deal with saddle possition being set to far back on the rails? It is of course a possition issue but is riding like that safe (from the mechanic point of view)? Cheers

[@Bikespeeds]

I don’t touch it, that’s the riders choice/ decision and I don’t like to alter them, but I will let them know it’s past the travel 🧡

[@MrOronuts]

just interested... why do you recognize a worn out bottom bracket - it spins freely, no scrubbing, sounds not real bad... thanks for answering, kind regards

[@Bikespeeds]

You can feel it gripping slightly and not running smoothly, thanks for watching!🧡

[@beanz6745]

It's subjective to the customer out on the road, but what PSI do you initially pump road bike tyres up to in the shop?

[@Bikespeeds]

Around 6 bar but it is subjective very much🧡

[@rosomak8244]

Ah the sound of ceramic bearings in the bottom bracket after some real world usage... Ceramic bearings are one of the biggest wastes of money on bikes.

[@phil_d]

Wide is definitely the way forward. Aero is one consideration, but just measuring the tyre in an aerodrome environment is not 'real world'. I run 42c Conti tyres on shallow rims and the width is worth more than aero (to me) may give me on seldom very smooth tarmac.

[@Seafree9]

Sir you didnt grease the inner of the freehub or it's just no need to be greased?

[@Bikespeeds]

It was A okay🧡

[@acckids]

Basically a new bike and hopefully saved thousands of

[@Bikespeeds]

The used market is thriving at the moment!🧡

[@anthonyhebert-trudeau6995]

Integrated cockpit bike... and you did not service the headset while it was stripped of its components? I think you missed a golden opportunity there. Especially with these suspiciously rusted stem bolts.

[@rick007363]

can you give me the link of your cleaning product it seem a good product to work with

[@Bikespeeds]

Everything is available on www.bikespeeds.com ! Thanks 🧡⚙️

[@alexswan7255]

Was it a customer decision to not do the headset? 6/4 it’s like something from Mordor under those rusty bolts

[@Bikespeeds]

It seemed A okay, this customer is a regular and so when it needs doing we’ll address it then, thanks for your support Alex 🧡

[@alexswan7255]

@@Bikespeedskeep up the good work!

[@paulburns3016]

Cool

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Paul, definitely fun to play with a carbon high end bike again on the channel again🧡

[@Babkyb]

You stopped lubrificate the back of the brake pads?

[@Bikespeeds]

These are ceramic pistons not metal so they won’t corrode and therefore don’t need anti corrosion greasing!🧡

[@DoughNutzTV]

Also what drives me crazy is the fact that the quickrelease throughaxels go in from the right side on the front and the left on the back :(

[@patrickparisienne1917]

Pay a professional to get professional service! Great job guys!

[@Bikespeeds]

Super kind support as always, thanks Patrick!🧡

[@oshben]

Wondering how much does a servicing like this cost? I may have missed this in the video. Thanks in advance anybody!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support! We never share i prices online but really appreciate you commenting and watching 🧡

[@kuchenblechmafiagmbh1381]

Good job, I don't get the point of such a clunky rubber chainstay protector on a road bike, it's appropriate for MTBs and maybe Gravel/Cyclocross where it's also better than clear film due to more padding, but on road bikes? They aren't so prone to chain slaps, I only had sometimes dropped it when shifting to the smaller front chainring.

[@MarquitoRH]

My 2016 R5 with Rotor chainset had a tendency to drop the chain off the small ring (I did put a chain at her on) and then get sucked between the chain rings and damage the frame by the chainset as well as particularly the LOWER chain stay… nothing to do with chain slap. My 2018 R5 has a significant rubber chain stay protector although the chain set is Dura Ace. The inner chainring absolutely does not rub on it ….. It’s hard to believe that Cervelo designed it like this … no way Pro Teams are riding with chainrings rubbing on a chainstay protector! I imagine it’s more likely that the rubber somehow shifts in use

[@keit273]

real careful about what you say about the shimano crank inspection after mapdec got banned

[@LukeRichardson1981]

It's a real shame how dickish Shimano is as a company.