Hi guys, I've just uploaded my review of the Shimano Tiagra 4700 Groupset that I used in this video, hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmG3haF_rqZsr80
@Wobbz94132 жыл бұрын
Hey mate. How can I easily share some of my bikes on your channel. Would love to have your opinion of some of my collection. Cheers
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
@@Wobbz9413 hey 👋 That would be great, I’d love to see them. Do you have Instagram?
@Wobbz94132 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms yep got insta.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
@@Wobbz9413 if you look up The Slowworms on Insta you can send the pictures to me in a message 🙂
@richardcarr6493 Жыл бұрын
Great job and certainly a good upgrade The only thing I can recommend is get the front derailleur for this it has a different throw than the one you are using and works much better 👍😎
@antonskrobanek52914 ай бұрын
Everything I like about bikes in one video: Giving old, simple things new life, being proud of the accomplishment of restoration, self-expression and problem solving without busting the bank. Cool!
@JogieGlenMait1611 ай бұрын
look at him smile at the end there...that's a happy man.
@TheSlowworms10 ай бұрын
😂 I just couldn’t believe how much better it was
@je74r03 жыл бұрын
These bike build videos are great. Really unpretentious and enjoyable.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jethro, I really appreciate it! 👍
@kolbybroussard46303 жыл бұрын
Keeping the old girls alive > buying brand new
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Yes Kolby! There’s so many good old bikes out there that need a little loving 😄
@remenschenfresser3 жыл бұрын
Few things: lube every thread and surface that moves inside other surface. BB threads, crank axle, pedals. First, it'll keep moisture away and secondly you'll be glad you did when it's time to remove them.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Hiya 👋 because all the parts were new they came with thread lock already on the threads. You can see the bottom bracket had a load of silicone grease in it at 6:00 in the video. The only bit that didn’t have any sort of retaining compound was the pedals because I had used them before, so I put anti-seize compound on them.
@bernardwind16332 жыл бұрын
Love the low key approach, I'd raise the saddle and drop the handlebars but that's more of a road racing position - but you might still get more power out of legs if you raised the saddle. Awesome bike tool set-up
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bernard! 🙂 Yeah, I had the saddle a tad to low in the video. I would like to get the handlebars lower eventually but I am really not very flexible 😂
@Fangodax Жыл бұрын
Giving old bikes a new life ist just satisfising😃
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree! I love adapting a bike to suit your needs as well
@__uorson2 жыл бұрын
just did this exact same thing and finished yesterday. unfortunately just ran into your video now. however, high five! i feel the same. the only noise is the air coming through! it only took me twenty years to decide to overhaul...... thank you man.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Ahh nice work! Thank you! How’s the bike now?
@jgoncrzy417611 ай бұрын
I was really frustrated with the way my bike felt while out on rides to the point I almost tossed it and bought a whole new one. Luckily I had some sense and took it to the bike shop for a much needed Tune up on a 13 year old bike- the replaced all the cables/cable housing l, and trued my wheels, and now it drives like a dream! I have the old SORA shifting, and maybe in a year or two I will upgrade to something new, but for now I am totally satisfied and excited to be riding again!
@truthseeker84832 ай бұрын
Lovely work......removing the old square taper bottom bracket is a great upgrade...those things are like a solid piece of steel...very heavy....the hollowtech ones are much more rigid too..
@rob11s2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna call it right now -- this channel will be at 100k subs by this time next year. Prepare a spot for that silver play button in your living room, mate. Top content this.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Robertas, that’s really nice of you, I really appreciate it. I hope you’re right! Come back in a year and we’ll see where we’re at 🙂
@fennec132 жыл бұрын
nice build mate - tiagra is a huge upgrade from older and cables-out-the-side groupsets - its honestly underrated, but a reliable tank of a groupset. hope you have happy KMs on it .
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate! Ahh nice, I’m glad I went for a good groupset, even if it was a bit of a happy accident 😄
@aleclaing3 жыл бұрын
Love the build. I also put that bar tape (the very orange version) on a Decathlon RC520 I ‘gravellised’. Realised afterwards you’ll get the white ‘fizik’ on one drop and none on the other. If you want to match, you need to completely unreel 1 tape and start from the wrong end. As it’s a gravel frankenbike, it kind of works, but on a full roadie I think the OCD might kick in!
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
ah thanks mate! That sounds like a cool project. Have you got any photos? That is exactly what I thought and that is the only thing I would change about them! I would rather it just didn't have Fizik written on them. I didn't bother worrying about the lettering in the end because I was too worried about getting the spacing the same on both sides 😆 I've heard good things about the new Decathlon Riverside 920 gravel bike. I would love to get my hands on one.
@oJAK3yy3 жыл бұрын
Man I love these bike videos. Excellent work mate, keep it up!
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks man! It’s too much fun not to keep up! Thanks for commenting 🙂
@ritchiemeza9 ай бұрын
i keep getting told to “upgrade” my bike ‘cause it’s a 7 speed but i love my frame. i’m slowly buying parts to do this tiagra upgrade and wanna do this exact thing! no need to buy new when what i got works great, thanks for sharing this it was a blast to watch
@rsturba3 жыл бұрын
my park tools tyre levers felt like overkill but they really worked on some TIGHT tyres
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Ah nice one 👍 were they the metal ones?
@roha23172 жыл бұрын
I can recommend the Topeak Power Lever: really good tyre levers with built in quick link removal/install.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Ohh that’s cool. Thanks! 👍
@pinpointmen3 күн бұрын
Inspired bro. I also have an old horse that needs some upgrades. I think I can do it 😊
@helmiwijaya73 жыл бұрын
really deserves more views on this and gravel bike videos
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Helmi, that’s very kind 🙂👍
@adamaraujo56373 жыл бұрын
Great video. Been looking at a new bike for months but now very tempted to try this out to see how it goes!
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam! Building up a bike is so much fun, so it’s worth it just for that 😄 I don’t think road bikes have changed a whole lot in the last few years, but that’s just my opinion. It could be worth it to save a few quid. Let me know how you get on?
@gs4259 ай бұрын
Nice kit. The spec is just fine. One tip...dont be afraid to wind bar tape the traditional way....top to bottom. It means you dont need that naff tape at the inside, you just finish the ends off with bar end caps
@MonchoDeLaMota2 жыл бұрын
I’m still keen on my 2012 2.1, my first and only road bike. Thing about a road bike, they feel so effortless on flat terrain that it’s like your cheating. Uphill, compact crank and a little patience do the job.
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
That is so true 😂 It’s like you’re flying! Do you know if there is much difference between the 2.1 and the 1.1?
@DrDoinks Жыл бұрын
It's hard to worry about what groupset you have with an oceanic view like that! (=
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Yeah, tell me about it. I’m very lucky 🙂
@andrestames21422 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I happen to have the exact same bike and was wondering about the cassette fitting. Now I can upgrade to Tiagra 10 speed! Thanks!!!
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Hope it goes well 👍
@OhJanuaryBlog3 жыл бұрын
So good 🙌 Can’t wait to see the next bike build 🚲
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌
@Dustii912 жыл бұрын
You really have nailed how to pass on DIY education along with gold class entertainment. Brill vid. I work at halfords on the bikes (mostly assembling and basic jobs such at flats/wheel truing, but I'm not confident to give new stuff a go! I've owned my road bike 10 years and would absolutely love to delve in, just terrified to end up with a bike I can't then reassemble😂
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Hey Enis, don’t be scared! Why don’t you just break it down bit by bit until you’re comfortable with what you’re doing? E.g take the handlebars and forks out, do what you need to do with them and then put them back on instead of completely stripping your bike down?
@Dustii912 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms Appreciate the feedback, to be fair headset bearings will be my 1st point of call so I'll be going for that. I have a habit of diving in head first and getting lost on new ventures😂 I'll be going slow for sure, cheers🙏
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean, I’m the same. I would definitely break it down into small chunks if I were you 🙂👍
@Wobbz94132 жыл бұрын
@@Dustii91 watch "rj the bike guy" vids. He teaches step by step how to do everything you need to know. Great tutorials.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and the park tool videos are great too
@adamsantos56492 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 1:1 that I wish to do the same with, thank you for posting.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
I’d really recommend it! Let me know how you get on
@adamsantos56492 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms I’m trying to figure out what bottom bracket to purchase, I wish to replace both brakes, lines cranks etc.
@dc15643 жыл бұрын
Pedro's tyre levers they take off tubeless mtb tyres offf like a dream really good and cheap and backed by loads of bike mechanicz
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, have yours lasted for a long time?
@michellet_thatsme2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content. informative, entertaining and relatable. Plus your bike looks awesome! Well done.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Michelle, that’s really nice of you. I really appreciate it 🙂
@banchas753 жыл бұрын
I, too, called my bike Airwolf, but back in the '80s. My friend was Blue Thunder.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
No way?! 😆 what bike was it?
@banchas753 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms Some BMX dirt bike. Keep in mind that this was during the original run of the show! 📺
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
😂 I don’t feel like I have the right to call my bike Airwolf now, having only seen the opening theme
@amirradzi96782 жыл бұрын
I used to call my bike The Lady back in the 80s
@carsthatgoboom4854 Жыл бұрын
If nothing else, you made me laugh. That definitely deserves a like. Be safe.
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
🤣 thank you
@carsthatgoboom4854 Жыл бұрын
Haha no worries. Btw I thought you did a great job with the bike and it looked great too! Did you end up changing your front derailleur and if so is your shifting smoother? 🍻
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
@@carsthatgoboom4854 thanks! Yeah, I ended up swapping it for a Tiagra derailleur as well and now it’s much much better 👍
@Jfilimo3 жыл бұрын
“That is horrendous” - Had me rolling! Really enjoyable vid. Would love to see you work a tourer or rando. Cheers!
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
🤣 it was a bloody mess! Thanks mate! Ooo, a tourer could be a fun project. I'm not sure I know what a rando is?
@caseypleasant19222 жыл бұрын
Looks way better... and if you could remove some of the graphics it would clean it up even more
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They’re all painted on unfortunately 😒 I could spray it but I’m not that fussed about it at the minute
@David-jl6hr2 ай бұрын
Great video, i plan to do the same with a trek domane al 2. Thanks for the video.
@rangersmith4652 Жыл бұрын
Great upgrades. Current Tiagra is as good as 105 from 10 years ago, and that's very good indeed. Nice work overall.
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
A few people have said that funnily enough. A few people have said the Tiagra is very robust as well so I guess the 105 from ten years ago was robust
@rangersmith4652 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms 105 from _over 20_ years ago was robust, fast, and smooth. The main "advance" we've seen since then is more cogs in the cluster. Many riders, with some exceptions for steep climbs, don't use more than 6 or 8 ratios no matter how many they have, so having more seems of limited utility.
@joefoto Жыл бұрын
NIce. I did a very similar thing to my 2009 Specialized Allez Elite.
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Nice! Did you put Tiagra stuff on it as well?
@joefoto Жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms i did 105 crankset, dura ace rear derailleur and ultegra cassette. Lol. A little bit of each.
@johna69683 жыл бұрын
Yes the plastic tyre levers are not worth the grief. I seem to recall there are steel levers in the bottom of my bag Iv had for years.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had issues with the steel levers damaging your rims? That’s the only thing I’m worried about
@DiegoCamarero Жыл бұрын
Congrats, this was a very well-edited video. You said the crankset is a compact 34-52 but I guess you meant 34-50. Anyway great setup for climbing up walls on a 1:1 ratio. Useful! Thanks
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Thanks Diego! That’s what I meant! Yeah, I need it
@colecoleman14997 ай бұрын
Technically the most sound upgrade. I would just upgrade to 105 cranks and dura ace shifters
@josiahlomas21116 ай бұрын
Awesome build bro...
@TheSlowworms5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@wheelzandgillz Жыл бұрын
I found a 90's Trek 470 on the marketplace and upgraded it with 4700, I wasnt riding it much so I let a co-worker "hang on to it" man I miss that bike now 😢
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Oh noooo! How long ago was that? Will you ever see it again?
@ridhwanpatel7265Ай бұрын
Ive been using decathlons tyre levers. Cheap and does the job.
@Stefanosinf Жыл бұрын
You should put grease in the threads of the BB and generally in whatever you screw on a bike. It prevents seizing.
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
The bottom bracket comes with thread lock on it so I didn’t need to. You can see it at 5:46
@Stefanosinf Жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms ok then, I probably missed it!
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
@@Stefanosinf it is pretty hard to spot
@petermikus23632 ай бұрын
I personally use flatheat screwdrivers to take of tires.
@TomK322 жыл бұрын
Just a note: With that back brake, if the front of one brake pad wear out fast then you can still fix your problem by setting it again as the bolt with those funny shaped discs will allow the bolt to wiggle itself into whatever direction necessary.
@Xheyung2 жыл бұрын
good job mate! first of I really like your video, although there are some proper videos out there with the similar the content but all video are meant to be unique and your video is brilliantly unique . I'm thinking of upgrading my groupset from an 8 sp to 10 and this video is an absolute saviour. Keep it up and looking forward to more content from you. cheers!
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate! I’m glad you like it and thanks for the comment
@gijsvanhirtum3447 Жыл бұрын
Amazing wholesome video, bike also looks great!
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊
@Liofa733 жыл бұрын
FYI -- You can adjust the pitch of the brake pad on these types of brakes. So the brake caliper probably wasn't bent. Also some people like to adjust the angle of the brake pad to avoid squealing. Although with modern brake pads they only really squeal if there is a lot of aluminium from the rim embedded in the pad. You can just rub the pad on a flat pavement to take off the top layer with the aluminium dust embedded.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I tried to toe it in but I couldn’t adjust it enough. In all honesty the callipers weren’t much more than pads would’ve been on their own. I guess because nobody wants callipers with long arms? 🤷♂️
@atlantaswelder Жыл бұрын
👏👏 nice build, i just bought one so your video gives me some good ideas
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, ah that's great! Have you started working on it yet?
@ZGHFF3 жыл бұрын
Cool, I like your overhaul. Looks very nice
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
ahh thanks mate! 👍
@kgramckow3 жыл бұрын
I think a couple brands make a tire lever that's still plastic but much thicker and sturdier -- I have some "pedro's" that work well. great video, very pleasant vibes.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kurt! ah ok a couple people have mentioned pedros now so I think they're the ones i need to go for 👍
@spacerconrad2 жыл бұрын
I'll agree, the Pedros levers have never failed me.
@francisbesnard152611 ай бұрын
Forget about Pedro's. What you need is the crank brothers tire levers. In fact there is only one lever, and that is all you need. Check it out!
@spacerconrad2 жыл бұрын
I built up a NOS 2005 frame (Trek 1200) with Tiagra 4600, though I didn't care for the short cage rear derailleur. I wanted more range, and I had an old 9 speed XT mech in my parts box, which pulls great with the new shifters, and I'm running an 11-34 cassette now.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Ah nice one! You can’t usually combine rear cassettes and shifters from different ranges so I’m glad it worked out
@Wobbz94132 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms actually, the rear derailleur doesnt know the difference between parts. Its movement is governed by whatever shifter is used, so the main issue is the length of the cage.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but Jak is saying he had the Tiagra 4600 but he wanted more range so now he’s running a 11-34 cassette. I’m talking about the compatibility between the Tiagra shifter and the new cassette not the derailleur.
@Wobbz94132 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms ah. I see. But still should be fine I think. Thanks for explaining. Cheers. Enjoy your vids and only just discovered them. Ive built a few bikes similar to what you seem to do. Its all good fun. I have a specialised sirrus which started life as a 3x8 speed hybrid, and is now 3x10 speed with drop bars and 105. It is my favourite bike of all time and runs mini v brakes and 32 mm tyres. Im in the process of building up a 80s vintage repco steel frame with tiagra 10 speed, but second hand components. Will use a stem adaptor and still gathering parts. Should be fun.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
ahh thank you very much! I love playing with bikes and modifying them to suit my needs. What do you think of the mini v brakes? I might put some on my girlfriends bike if they're any good.
@DiegoCamarero Жыл бұрын
00:24 LOL well done you could help cursing...
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
😂
@kylegoodson72911 ай бұрын
The 1series1.2 has carbon forks I know because I tried to sand them down but soon realised stopped and prepped for paint
@TheSlowworms10 ай бұрын
Ah-ha, that’s interesting. Does it come with the same components?
@drc2803 жыл бұрын
I recommend you change the chain to a road-only one , the hg54 chain may rub the next cassette cog when it is in the smallest cog (Although Shimano says they are compatible). You can check that by reversing the crank.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Ah ok, I’ll look into that. Thanks 👍
@Adroit19113 ай бұрын
Super nice kit!!
@vermonthillsumc3 жыл бұрын
great watch. thank you
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bud! I’m glad you liked it 🙂👍
@adolfosp111 ай бұрын
Nice job man! good vibes!
@TheSlowworms10 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@JC-qf1jd2 жыл бұрын
cool video dude, thank you!
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@amirradzi96782 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video bro. I'm using Tiagra 4700 as well but with a 105 5600 crankset and brake calipers. So far so good. Been using it for a year plus now. Not a fan of carbon frame so a CAAD10 is good enough for me.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amir, I really appreciate it 🙂 That sounds cool. What made you go for a mixture of 105 and Tiagra?
@amirradzi96782 жыл бұрын
Hi bro. No particular reason really. Just love the looks of polished alum compared to the newer all black groupset.
@Checker201lol3 жыл бұрын
Solid video, thanks lad!
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Cheers man, I really appreciate it! 👍
@Mr2293572 жыл бұрын
Well done. Nice bike 😊👍🏻👍🏻
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Magnus! 🙂👍
@TomK322 жыл бұрын
Might be me doing it sometimes thrice a day: But why not get the saddle post out when you change the saddle? Easier to work and you want to move the saddle post every few year before it gets stuck in the frame...
@mmmStella Жыл бұрын
Installing the BB and crankset without grease is asking for trouble down the line when they corrode and seize into your frame.
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Yeah. This one came with PTFE tape already on it so it didn’t need grease
@crewmanderek36412 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike! Love the vid!
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
ah thanks mate! Do you like your bike?
@crewmanderek36412 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms yeah I love it! It’s the second one I’ve had. I just do short 6-10 mile trips around paved trails tho. Works great for what I need!
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
@@crewmanderek3641 that’s great! I loved mine before but I love it even more now I feel like I’ve set it up properly
@crewmanderek36412 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms mine is blue which I haven’t seen often, oddly enough I love the white cables 😂
@Therealconnoissuer4 ай бұрын
i have this bike put carbon wheels, modern bars and stem complete different bike now :D
@TheSlowworms3 ай бұрын
That’s really interesting. I changed the tyre width by 3mm and it felt completely different. I’ve never owned a bike where any little part changed makes such a big difference
@nativepeafowl3 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed watching these informative yet quirky videos :) reminds me of the @c90adventures Ed March
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! I haven’t heard of that channel. I’ll check it out 🙂
@jeffreyjsmith19803 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I enjoyed the video.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Jeffrey 🤘
@eltimmoteo3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video!
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! I really appreciate it 🙂
@THEGEEK20018 ай бұрын
What youve done is ulgraded from a 1.1 to a 1.5 effectively. Frames are same. Maybe carbon forks upgrade soon?
@larryroosterhill90793 жыл бұрын
schwalbe has good tire levers
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Larry, I’ll have to get some!
@ZGHFF3 жыл бұрын
Trek is a good brand, nice model has good tech
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
yeah, they seem to have always made good bikes
@ZGHFF3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms Same thinking over here lol
@planetdee35874 ай бұрын
I still have this bike as stock.
@TheSlowworms3 ай бұрын
Well that’s really good. It means Trek specced the bike perfectly for you and all the parts are still in working order
@spursingham2 жыл бұрын
I have the 1.2 of this bike. It's an absolute nightmare trying to remove and install the tyres. The amount of those rubbish levers I've gone through!
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one! I ended up leaving a bit of a mark on one of my rims, which I’m a bit pissed off about. It’s fine it’s just annoying 😄
@sramon624 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a mountain bike version of this video?
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea. What style of mountain bike do you think I should do?
@sramon624 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms Woah you replied! I was thinking why I enjoyed this video was the year of your road bike. And how you get to keep it going for another few years. So I imagine something similar for mountain bikes, a bike maybe at least 3,4,5 years old or older?! And for the type of mountain bike, I think hard tails are the most budget friendly and easier to work on. Once you enter full suspensions the suspension itself can be pricey if you need to replace them. I know you know more than me! I’m still newer to bikes. Thank you for replying to my comment!
@Elputragayus2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate 😊
@detmer8711 ай бұрын
Normally the handlebars are sitting lower than your saddle. 90% of the people can easily do 4cm delta (2 inches) without comfort compromise. So lower your handlebar.
@TheSlowworms9 ай бұрын
My handlebars are lower than my saddle now. It is fine if they aren’t though. Whatever is comfortable for the rider.
@detmer879 ай бұрын
@@TheSlowworms These things are also dependent by age (when you're 18 that minus 4 feels just as comfortable as the plus 4 cm when you're 80 years old). And sitting all day at a desk is also a factor that doesn't help. A bike fit sometimes can also help make things comfortable what you thought wasn't in your range. But there are just as many people that slam their stem because that's what the professionals do: that's without a doubt the first thing a bike fitter will correct.
@rbki33 жыл бұрын
looks good, like a brand new bike 👌🏻
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pao 🙂👍
@toriankirland383 Жыл бұрын
This bike was really easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
@TheSlowworms9 ай бұрын
I like the wheels
@theodoredesiral35283 жыл бұрын
Hi! this was an easy going straight forward video, where do you buy your components?
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Hi Theodore, I don’t have a specific place where I buy parts. That was especially true with this project because I had to get each component from a different shop due to the global parts shortage
@Crabiani Жыл бұрын
Looks like a not so budget upgrade. Yet I found myself in a same position trying to swap into new wheel from freehub into a cassette and ended changing the whole set but the frame and bb/crankset ( oh, and the brakes)
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
The upgrade wasn’t budget, but the bike is. Are you happy with how your bike turned out?
@Crabiani Жыл бұрын
Yes, and hope you’re happy how it rides now
@cody32813 жыл бұрын
Pedro's tire levers, bud! Use two, and they'll never break.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Cody! 🤘
@johnsmithers2842 жыл бұрын
+1
@devonthorne14823 жыл бұрын
Kmc makes tire levers that double as quick link removers. They are extremely thick plastic levers and i swear by them for most jobs. If i would look for better id go for shop quality vinyled steel core levers from park tool, pedros or the like.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
That’s some great knowledge, thanks Devon. I’d never heard of vinyl covered steel levers. I’m gonna get some of those and hopefully they’ll last for a few years 👍
@gregt8198 Жыл бұрын
How much did it all cost? I want to do something similar with my 2013 Trek 1.2. Great video!
@TheSlowworms9 ай бұрын
Sorry, I’m not really sure. Parts were in short supply at the time so I bought them over several months from all over the place. I think Shimano have stopped selling Tiagra now as well
@heinzmiesmann2483 жыл бұрын
2:05 Keep an eye on the red tomcat ... :-)
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
😂 he was circling me, trying to catch me for his dinner
@heinzmiesmann2483 жыл бұрын
The Slowworms :-) ... good work btw - and good Video.
@mate94683 жыл бұрын
Nice job dude. Good to see your videos. May I ask you how tall you are? I see the frame's size is 54.
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! I’m 5’6”. 54 would be a bit big for me on a normal bike but it’s what Trek recommends for my height on their website.
@phqnomenon2 жыл бұрын
I think it's quite normal to change out your tires every year. They just get worn and the rubber loses its grip.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Ahh right, I just change them whenever they wear out
@phqnomenon2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms if you buy more performance oriented tires they will wear out faster but have more grip which is valuable in cornering, braking.
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
@@phqnomenon ah I see, like a softer formula 1 tyre wears out quicker than a harder one
@lucanus899711 ай бұрын
I have a 1.1 2013. I was thinking of doing something similar since my shifter broke and my cassette and chain is pretty much worn down. You didn't have any issue fitting a 10 speed on the wheel/hub? That is my main concern and it is hard to determine these things. I have Weinmann 700c LP18 rims and I think the stock hubs. Any advice? I'm thinking I can keep the stock cranks as they seem fine, but not sure. I can replace those once they are all worn down.
@guitar7719Ай бұрын
wonder if you could fit a 105 group set to this bike?
@hansevin1692 жыл бұрын
Great video! What is the model number for the brake calipers you are using?
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hans! They’re Shimano R451 57mm. All the parts are listed in the description
@KingDerwin2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derwin!
@ayan3261 Жыл бұрын
Came across this video Really loved the presentation Keep up the good work
@TheSlowworms Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate it 🙂👍
@craigbee3 жыл бұрын
“Ehh, It’s alright” haha
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
😒 One day he'll give me the credit I deserve... 🤣
@TomK322 жыл бұрын
another not: Standard pliers are good enough to split a master link. You don't want to re-use that old chain anyways...
@w-a-r-m-i-a-k2 жыл бұрын
Which part of England do you live in? Are your bikes for sale?
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Cornwall! It depends really. Which bike do you like?
@taranparke-antonis13213 жыл бұрын
Great vid 👍
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Taran, I really appreciate it! 🙂
@taranparke-antonis13213 жыл бұрын
It’s really good to see people build bikes when it’s like realistically possible to do, the amount of vids I’ve seen where people say they are gonna build a bike and then buy some £900 groupset 😂
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. I didn’t go mountain biking for years because I had a really rubbish, badly made bike and couldn’t afford a good one. In the end I thought sod it and bought a cheap new one with good reviews. Everyone’s got a better bike than me but I don’t care because I have so much fun on it and unlike everyone else I’m not worried about chipping the paintwork. Bikes and bike parts are so expensive. If I’m honest with you, I actually wanted to get Sora components (the level below Tiagra) but I couldn’t find them anywhere 😆
@taranparke-antonis13213 жыл бұрын
Nice, I’ve just finished swapping all the components from my dads old btwin to a slightly better old Claude butler frame I’m got of eBay for about 60 quid 😀
@TheSlowworms3 жыл бұрын
Ah nice one! Claud Butlers are great bikes. Is it a steel frame?
@DavidVidaurri Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@RetiredTSgtUSAF2 жыл бұрын
How do you know so much about bicycle repair if you don't ride really or care about riding really?
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
I don’t do a lot of road cycling but I do a lot of mountain biking.
@s23bho382 жыл бұрын
Grand job r kid
@TheSlowworms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again 🙂 I guess you like the rebuild/upgrade videos then?