Budget Road Bike Build & Upgrade with Tiagra Groupset

[@TheSlowworms]

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

[@Wobbz9413]

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

[@TheSlowworms]

@@Wobbz9413 hey 👋 That would be great, I’d love to see them. Do you have Instagram?

[@Wobbz9413]

@@TheSlowworms yep got insta.

[@TheSlowworms]

@@Wobbz9413 if you look up The Slowworms on Insta you can send the pictures to me in a message 🙂

[@richardcarr6493]

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 👍😎

[@antonskrobanek5291]

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!

[@JogieGlenMait16]

look at him smile at the end there...that's a happy man.

[@TheSlowworms]

😂 I just couldn’t believe how much better it was

[@je74r0]

These bike build videos are great. Really unpretentious and enjoyable.

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks Jethro, I really appreciate it! 👍

[@kolbybroussard4630]

Keeping the old girls alive > buying brand new

[@TheSlowworms]

Yes Kolby! There’s so many good old bikes out there that need a little loving 😄

[@remenschenfresser]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

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.

[@bernardwind1633]

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

[@TheSlowworms]

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]

Giving old bikes a new life ist just satisfising😃

[@TheSlowworms]

Yeah I agree! I love adapting a bike to suit your needs as well

[@__uorson]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

Ahh nice work! Thank you! How’s the bike now?

[@jgoncrzy4176]

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!

[@truthseeker8483]

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..

[@rob11s]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

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 🙂

[@fennec13]

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 .

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you mate! Ahh nice, I’m glad I went for a good groupset, even if it was a bit of a happy accident 😄

[@aleclaing]

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!

[@TheSlowworms]

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.

[@oJAK3yy]

Man I love these bike videos. Excellent work mate, keep it up!

[@TheSlowworms]

Aw thanks man! It’s too much fun not to keep up! Thanks for commenting 🙂

[@ritchiemeza]

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

[@rsturba]

my park tools tyre levers felt like overkill but they really worked on some TIGHT tyres

[@TheSlowworms]

Ah nice one 👍 were they the metal ones?

[@roha2317]

I can recommend the Topeak Power Lever: really good tyre levers with built in quick link removal/install.

[@TheSlowworms]

Ohh that’s cool. Thanks! 👍

[@pinpointmen]

Inspired bro. I also have an old horse that needs some upgrades. I think I can do it 😊

[@helmiwijaya7]

really deserves more views on this and gravel bike videos

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks Helmi, that’s very kind 🙂👍

[@adamaraujo5637]

Great video. Been looking at a new bike for months but now very tempted to try this out to see how it goes!

[@TheSlowworms]

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?

[@gs425]

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

[@MonchoDeLaMota]

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]

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]

It's hard to worry about what groupset you have with an oceanic view like that! (=

[@TheSlowworms]

Yeah, tell me about it. I’m very lucky 🙂

[@andrestames2142]

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!!!

[@TheSlowworms]

No problem! Hope it goes well 👍

[@OhJanuaryBlog]

So good 🙌 Can’t wait to see the next bike build 🚲

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you! 🙌

[@Dustii91]

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😂

[@TheSlowworms]

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?

[@Dustii91]

@@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🙏

[@TheSlowworms]

I know what you mean, I’m the same. I would definitely break it down into small chunks if I were you 🙂👍

[@Wobbz9413]

@@Dustii91 watch "rj the bike guy" vids. He teaches step by step how to do everything you need to know. Great tutorials.

[@TheSlowworms]

Yeah, and the park tool videos are great too

[@adamsantos5649]

I have a 2012 1:1 that I wish to do the same with, thank you for posting.

[@TheSlowworms]

I’d really recommend it! Let me know how you get on

[@adamsantos5649]

@@TheSlowworms I’m trying to figure out what bottom bracket to purchase, I wish to replace both brakes, lines cranks etc.

[@dc1564]

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

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks mate, have yours lasted for a long time?

[@michellet_thatsme]

Thanks for the content. informative, entertaining and relatable. Plus your bike looks awesome! Well done.

[@TheSlowworms]

Aw thanks Michelle, that’s really nice of you. I really appreciate it 🙂

[@banchas75]

I, too, called my bike Airwolf, but back in the '80s. My friend was Blue Thunder.

[@TheSlowworms]

No way?! 😆 what bike was it?

[@banchas75]

@@TheSlowworms Some BMX dirt bike. Keep in mind that this was during the original run of the show! 📺

[@TheSlowworms]

😂 I don’t feel like I have the right to call my bike Airwolf now, having only seen the opening theme

[@amirradzi9678]

I used to call my bike The Lady back in the 80s

[@carsthatgoboom4854]

If nothing else, you made me laugh. That definitely deserves a like. Be safe.

[@TheSlowworms]

🤣 thank you

[@carsthatgoboom4854]

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]

@@carsthatgoboom4854 thanks! Yeah, I ended up swapping it for a Tiagra derailleur as well and now it’s much much better 👍

[@Jfilimo]

“That is horrendous” - Had me rolling! Really enjoyable vid. Would love to see you work a tourer or rando. Cheers!

[@TheSlowworms]

🤣 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?

[@caseypleasant1922]

Looks way better... and if you could remove some of the graphics it would clean it up even more

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks! They’re all painted on unfortunately 😒 I could spray it but I’m not that fussed about it at the minute

[@David-jl6hr]

Great video, i plan to do the same with a trek domane al 2. Thanks for the video.

[@rangersmith4652]

Great upgrades. Current Tiagra is as good as 105 from 10 years ago, and that's very good indeed. Nice work overall.

[@TheSlowworms]

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]

@@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]

NIce. I did a very similar thing to my 2009 Specialized Allez Elite.

[@TheSlowworms]

Nice! Did you put Tiagra stuff on it as well?

[@joefoto]

@@TheSlowworms i did 105 crankset, dura ace rear derailleur and ultegra cassette. Lol. A little bit of each.

[@johna6968]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

Have you ever had issues with the steel levers damaging your rims? That’s the only thing I’m worried about

[@DiegoCamarero]

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]

Thanks Diego! That’s what I meant! Yeah, I need it

[@colecoleman1499]

Technically the most sound upgrade. I would just upgrade to 105 cranks and dura ace shifters

[@josiahlomas2111]

Awesome build bro...

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks!

[@wheelzandgillz]

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]

Oh noooo! How long ago was that? Will you ever see it again?

[@ridhwanpatel7265]

Ive been using decathlons tyre levers. Cheap and does the job.

[@Stefanosinf]

You should put grease in the threads of the BB and generally in whatever you screw on a bike. It prevents seizing.

[@TheSlowworms]

The bottom bracket comes with thread lock on it so I didn’t need to. You can see it at 5:46

[@Stefanosinf]

@@TheSlowworms ok then, I probably missed it!

[@TheSlowworms]

@@Stefanosinf it is pretty hard to spot

[@petermikus2363]

I personally use flatheat screwdrivers to take of tires.

[@TomK32]

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.

[@Xheyung]

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!

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you mate! I’m glad you like it and thanks for the comment

[@gijsvanhirtum3447]

Amazing wholesome video, bike also looks great!

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@Liofa73]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

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]

👏👏 nice build, i just bought one so your video gives me some good ideas

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks very much, ah that's great! Have you started working on it yet?

[@ZGHFF]

Cool, I like your overhaul. Looks very nice

[@TheSlowworms]

ahh thanks mate! 👍

[@kgramckow]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks Kurt! ah ok a couple people have mentioned pedros now so I think they're the ones i need to go for 👍

[@spacerconrad]

I'll agree, the Pedros levers have never failed me.

[@francisbesnard1526]

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!

[@spacerconrad]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

Ah nice one! You can’t usually combine rear cassettes and shifters from different ranges so I’m glad it worked out

[@Wobbz9413]

@@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.

[@TheSlowworms]

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.

[@Wobbz9413]

@@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.

[@TheSlowworms]

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]

00:24 LOL well done you could help cursing...

[@TheSlowworms]

😂

[@kylegoodson729]

The 1series1.2 has carbon forks I know because I tried to sand them down but soon realised stopped and prepped for paint

[@TheSlowworms]

Ah-ha, that’s interesting. Does it come with the same components?

[@drc280]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

Ah ok, I’ll look into that. Thanks 👍

[@Adroit1911]

Super nice kit!!

[@vermonthillsumc]

great watch. thank you

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you bud! I’m glad you liked it 🙂👍

[@adolfosp1]

Nice job man! good vibes!

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks very much!

[@JC-qf1jd]

cool video dude, thank you!

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you 👍

[@amirradzi9678]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks Amir, I really appreciate it 🙂 That sounds cool. What made you go for a mixture of 105 and Tiagra?

[@amirradzi9678]

Hi bro. No particular reason really. Just love the looks of polished alum compared to the newer all black groupset.

[@Checker201lol]

Solid video, thanks lad!

[@TheSlowworms]

Cheers man, I really appreciate it! 👍

[@Mr229357]

Well done. Nice bike 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks Magnus! 🙂👍

[@TomK32]

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]

Installing the BB and crankset without grease is asking for trouble down the line when they corrode and seize into your frame.

[@TheSlowworms]

Yeah. This one came with PTFE tape already on it so it didn’t need grease

[@crewmanderek3641]

I have the same bike! Love the vid!

[@TheSlowworms]

ah thanks mate! Do you like your bike?

[@crewmanderek3641]

@@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!

[@TheSlowworms]

@@crewmanderek3641 that’s great! I loved mine before but I love it even more now I feel like I’ve set it up properly

[@crewmanderek3641]

@@TheSlowworms mine is blue which I haven’t seen often, oddly enough I love the white cables 😂

[@Therealconnoissuer]

i have this bike put carbon wheels, modern bars and stem complete different bike now :D

[@TheSlowworms]

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

[@nativepeafowl]

really enjoyed watching these informative yet quirky videos :) reminds me of the @c90adventures Ed March

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks mate! I haven’t heard of that channel. I’ll check it out 🙂

[@jeffreyjsmith1980]

Nice job. I enjoyed the video.

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks very much Jeffrey 🤘

[@eltimmoteo]

I really enjoyed this video!

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks mate! I really appreciate it 🙂

[@THEGEEK2001]

What youve done is ulgraded from a 1.1 to a 1.5 effectively. Frames are same. Maybe carbon forks upgrade soon?

[@larryroosterhill9079]

schwalbe has good tire levers

[@TheSlowworms]

Cheers Larry, I’ll have to get some!

[@ZGHFF]

Trek is a good brand, nice model has good tech

[@TheSlowworms]

yeah, they seem to have always made good bikes

[@ZGHFF]

@@TheSlowworms Same thinking over here lol

[@planetdee3587]

I still have this bike as stock.

[@TheSlowworms]

Well that’s really good. It means Trek specced the bike perfectly for you and all the parts are still in working order

[@spursingham]

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!

[@TheSlowworms]

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]

Can you do a mountain bike version of this video?

[@TheSlowworms]

That’s a great idea. What style of mountain bike do you think I should do?

[@sramon624]

@@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!

[@Elputragayus]

Great video!

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you mate 😊

[@detmer87]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

My handlebars are lower than my saddle now. It is fine if they aren’t though. Whatever is comfortable for the rider.

[@detmer87]

@@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.

[@rbki3]

looks good, like a brand new bike 👌🏻

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you Pao 🙂👍

[@toriankirland383]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

I like the wheels

[@theodoredesiral3528]

Hi! this was an easy going straight forward video, where do you buy your components?

[@TheSlowworms]

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]

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]

The upgrade wasn’t budget, but the bike is. Are you happy with how your bike turned out?

[@Crabiani]

Yes, and hope you’re happy how it rides now

[@cody3281]

Pedro's tire levers, bud! Use two, and they'll never break.

[@TheSlowworms]

Cheers Cody! 🤘

[@johnsmithers284]

+1

[@devonthorne1482]

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.

[@TheSlowworms]

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]

How much did it all cost? I want to do something similar with my 2013 Trek 1.2. Great video!

[@TheSlowworms]

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

[@heinzmiesmann248]

2:05 Keep an eye on the red tomcat ... :-)

[@TheSlowworms]

😂 he was circling me, trying to catch me for his dinner

[@heinzmiesmann248]

The Slowworms :-) ... good work btw - and good Video.

[@mate9468]

Nice job dude. Good to see your videos. May I ask you how tall you are? I see the frame's size is 54.

[@TheSlowworms]

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.

[@phqnomenon]

I think it's quite normal to change out your tires every year. They just get worn and the rubber loses its grip.

[@TheSlowworms]

Ahh right, I just change them whenever they wear out

[@phqnomenon]

@@TheSlowworms if you buy more performance oriented tires they will wear out faster but have more grip which is valuable in cornering, braking.

[@TheSlowworms]

@@phqnomenon ah I see, like a softer formula 1 tyre wears out quicker than a harder one

[@lucanus8997]

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.

[@guitar7719]

wonder if you could fit a 105 group set to this bike?

[@hansevin169]

Great video! What is the model number for the brake calipers you are using?

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks Hans! They’re Shimano R451 57mm. All the parts are listed in the description

[@KingDerwin]

Beautiful

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks Derwin!

[@ayan3261]

Came across this video Really loved the presentation Keep up the good work

[@TheSlowworms]

Thank you! I really appreciate it 🙂👍

[@craigbee]

“Ehh, It’s alright” haha

[@TheSlowworms]

😒 One day he'll give me the credit I deserve... 🤣

[@TomK32]

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-k]

Which part of England do you live in? Are your bikes for sale?

[@TheSlowworms]

Cornwall! It depends really. Which bike do you like?

[@taranparke-antonis1321]

Great vid 👍

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks Taran, I really appreciate it! 🙂

[@taranparke-antonis1321]

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 😂

[@TheSlowworms]

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-antonis1321]

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 😀

[@TheSlowworms]

Ah nice one! Claud Butlers are great bikes. Is it a steel frame?

[@DavidVidaurri]

❤❤

[@RetiredTSgtUSAF]

How do you know so much about bicycle repair if you don't ride really or care about riding really?

[@TheSlowworms]

I don’t do a lot of road cycling but I do a lot of mountain biking.

[@s23bho38]

Grand job r kid

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks again 🙂 I guess you like the rebuild/upgrade videos then?