Building the LIGHTEST GRAVEL BIKE in the WORLD on CRUX S-Works! This weight is INSANE!

[@TwistedWheels]

-> PARTS FOR SALE! -> My sub-7kg SYRE gravel bike is FOR SALE! All details here -> instagram.com/p/C4ka71XMGHh/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== -> Cannondale SystemSix 6 kg road rim-brake: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315161110280?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ffy4duueqw2&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=ffy4duueqw2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@felixmann7003]

I really like your sense of perfection and love for all the little details. Please never stop doing videos like that. The community needs stuff like that.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man

[@actionmethod]

What makes a build like this great is the attention to detail and the non-compromise method of choosing the components. :)

[@nomadtrails]

clips of your son were heartwarming, love it

[@christophervergara2962]

Man, absolutely flawless. You should do a full dedicated video on the headset, expander plug and the cutout on the fork. I've subscribed just for that. Absolutely brilliant!!!

[@averageilya]

Its amazing how after watching this video you realize that these days all modern components are already lightweight, to make a ww bike you have to save grams on each and every part, just swapping lightweight wheels or going for top of the line groupset won't do the trick. Great video as always, respect!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! Yeah, exciting times!

[@romeandcurry6915]

I love it when a new twisted wheels video comes out. These builds show how much scope there is for top bike brands to improve. I cant believe how much weight you took out of that derailleur, just an unbelievable level of knowledge on show. Hoping you get Ollie Bridgewood down to do a GCN review of it as well :-)

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man! I hope so too 🤞🏼

[@Anton-yr3lr]

Incredible! I'd love to see a follow up on all the parts after 5000km, on the aethos as well.

[@justinmiller7083]

Great looking bike. Love the classic two triangle w all integrated look.

[@matttiggerward6147]

That is very pretty and impressively light!

[@YuoTubeTobi]

great achievement Oleg! Congrats on that great build!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@christianalboroto7574]

Build turned out really awesome. Absolutely insane weight for a gravel bike.

[@dreadpirateroberts8405]

Those Elilee cranks are beautiful! Great final result! Bike looks insane!

[@sergmelikyan]

This is insane!!! Dude, you are building crazy cool bikes and go very deep into details to make them light.

[@jonasmacdonald8194]

Unbelievable build - truly pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the industry!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@n22pdf]

Wow what an amazing build dude and your attention to detail is excellent.. subscribed 😊 Pete 👍👍🚴🏻

[@Andrea_Campenni_Design]

Best video since so far, that bike isn't only light but works properly as a normal bike! it isn't like most of the super crazy lightweight bikes. Well done Oleg!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks Andrea! Your carbon clamps were definitely one of the highlights of the build 👏🏻

[@joestube5439]

Very nice and usable (at least for you) build. The weight is mindblowing!

[@dcv9460]

Just WOW!! Salivating here 😋 AWESOME BUILD! Please let us know how much did it cost you to build this machine. Thanks! =)

[@festerofest4374]

I love it! What an awesome project. I'd just love to see that bike in person so I could lift it up and feel how light it is! SUPER-COOL!

[@haqitman]

It's 12.4 lbs in American. That's mind blowing for any bike, let alone a capable gravel bike.

[@damienbayle1632]

Man this is so impressive. Everything is chosen with taste! Such a shame that the Crux or the Aethos are not sold like that as standard.

[@kppolich]

Internal Routing Perfection. No bulks head tube or ugly stem. Kudos, bike industry take notes.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@donnyli5047]

I love it! Built up a 6.7kg sworks crux, also with some bjorn goodies😊 but not all super light components, this is motivating me to trim more weight!!!

[@mirama1990]

I was looking forward to this video for a long time and you didn‘t disapoint. You‘re a master in what you‘re doing. Please never stop to inspire us all. Now I can work on my crux build 😅

[@TwistedWheels]

Thank you! 😃

[@stuartking6497]

Looks amazing! interested in the rear mech rebuild

[@MiceSkillz]

I’ve been waiting for this so long! Redonculous build 😍

[@alolympic]

Inspiring! Beautiful choices and attention to detail. Love it. Well done!

[@raymonds2687]

Excellent video, beautiful bike and clever use of components! I love that you can still send this weight Weiner down a gravel trail and not worry about breaking something.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man!

[@conradleber3247]

You’re a champ !!! All your builds are awesome

[@KASSADlN]

Thats actually impressive. Nice job

[@nomadtrails]

Scalpel precision. I love the recap where you show how you could have absolutely ruined/compromised the bike by shaving off another 150g. Epic.

[@yossefphilosoph7715]

WOW ! Great project 💥💯💥

[@TheOldAndGrumpyCyclist]

I love the ultra lightweight build! What's the brand of the expansion plug again? 3:35

[@cbenson513]

Amazing build. Love the thoughtful decision-making along with great looks. Hard to believe that weight for a truly ridable gravel bike.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man! If 6 months ago someone told me that this weight was possible, I wouldn’t believe :)

[@grantmartin829]

What a beautiful bike! Coupled with your best build video yet. I didn’t know you had a tubulito discount either 🙌 I also can’t believe you took that derailleur apart. Totally worth it 👏

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks mate. Let’s organise a ride soon!

[@dustinkellycramer940]

Such a beautiful build not only light and functional but looks fantastic!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thank you!

[@ciprian7]

no words, EXCEPTIONAL

[@Oh_Sully23]

That looks fantastic, and does actually seem useable for an appropriately light rider.

[@TwistedWheels]

Up to 95kg rider is fine.

[@Oh_Sully23]

@@TwistedWheels impressive!

[@TheBikeLifeBR]

congrats for the build, this bike is just insane!!!!

[@logojones96]

beauty of a build, been keen to see it for awhile now! insanely good looking, stupid light and so functional still 🤯

[@chrisgrigsby4475]

Congratulations on your new build and a new subscriber. So so cool.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@joachim0507]

Would love to ride this bike! Well done! 😮

[@silvanandermatt1096]

Again, just impressive 🎉❤ big inspiration not just for building a light bicycle but also for adding style!

[@julienrobert3938]

Lovely video mate. Lovely bike. Enjoy riding it and come back for a review ❤

[@TwistedWheels]

thanks mate

[@SoManyMiles]

Welcome to the future: Your S-Works Crux build is the 2025 Crux with integrated cabling. Awesome build and details. Simply amazing! 😍

[@TwistedWheels]

Haha, we haven’t seen the 2025 CRUX yet. Maybe my Crux is even better (definitely lighter!)

[@SoManyMiles]

@@TwistedWheels honestly, I am more excited to see how your Crux performs. You‘ve entered a level of customization (optimization) beyond everything I‘ve seen so far. Incredible…or incruxable. 😀 Happy riding! 😊

[@hoser7706]

12.5lb functional race bike that looks long-lasting sic!!! So well done!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks 👊🏼

[@Philippe-ke3sk]

Congratulations very light!👍 Mine is 13kg, 1l bottle, additionnal brake parts in seatbag, and i always take 3 tubes in case of...😊

[@panchocaas6475]

Your builds are awesome and the energy of your videos is always very nice, like you really like and truly understand what you are doing 👏👏

[@twowheel_love]

gorgeous rig.

[@HeyWattsUpCycling]

Ive wanted to do a lightest crux for a while but I have literally nowhere to ride a cx or gravel bike. Have to live with my worlds lightest madone slr9 in the mean while. amazing editing of the video, super professional job.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man

[@Stefanosinf]

Excellent build!! i hope you enjoy it to the max!!!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! Will do 😃

[@Lotikka77]

I get so much inspiration from your bike builds! Your bike builds are the best 👌

[@RanchoLaEscondida]

Incredible build as always!!! I can’t wait for the next one!!!

[@ronron517]

Amazing Bike!

[@traveller78]

Awesome build! Kudos!

[@HeibesHealth]

This is gorgeous! Fantastic job-as always!

[@petrsla]

Impressive bike, but even more impressive video! Great job!

[@nikitakaem]

amazing balanced setup

[@wayupthep0unds]

Absolutely stunning ..

[@wandafool1]

Your son is absolutely adorable! Like that? Yes! Like that!

[@TwistedWheels]

😂

[@vadusa]

Awesome job 👏🏻

[@tphongsy]

Love this build but how has it held up with the rigors gravel racing? Thanks and love the content. I’m a supporter pf LightBicycles for years. You can’t beat their build and pride

[@ganagno]

Great build! Question: Doesn't the length of the back brake hose (which is way less longer than if it was routed externally) limit the angle the steerer can rotate? Isn't the same true with the hole which the hose exits the steerer through to the frame? I am planning to do the same type of routing but afraid of such consequences. Thank you

[@hugoarraiolos8665]

I was also planning doing something similar but share the same concerns. @twistedwheels any feedback would be amazing. Thank you

[@weedseed2]

Uh, I was very much looking forward to this build video and it did not disappoint! Absolute STUNNER of a bike! The CRUX is just such a beautiful frame. I'm very curious about the performance of the rotors and weather they warp easily. Two parts I'd probably change is the Yuniper Seat Clamp, as I've had this on a bike and it broke after about three rides. But maybe they've since improved the product. Also, I have bought the INTEND expander but didn't really feel safe enough to me in the end. I think the Specialized expanders are really nice to work with, I find... though I see you needed the hole in the expander for the routing... Anyway, fantastic build and looking forward to the ride report 😊✌

[@TwistedWheels]

I’m waiting for Bjorn to release their 5.5g seat clamp in size 30.0mm and will swap it. I used intend on my Scott Spark full susp XC and it worked without issues, so I’m pretty confident. Rotors’ performance TBC

[@tomastorres7497]

Amazing work congrats!! Whip specialized followed your trend of integrating the cables ;)

[@lokekokwai5635]

Been looking forward to this video and watched it on the first hour it got released, awesome work and really bring some new innovation with some brand that we might not exposed to. One question, what is the compression plug that you use that allow the cable pass through?

[@TwistedWheels]

Thank you! Expansion plug is Intend Smarty (size Large)

[@Ih8GoogleandApple]

Unreal perfect build. Parts choice for performance is paramount to saving 130 g

[@dopeone700]

Very nice! Good Job!

[@iamtotie]

very nice build

[@plepgeat]

That is gorgeous. As a 130kg man, I can only dream of such a lightweight bike. As for shaving grams... If you fill the tires with nitrogen you will save a very small amount of weight and the tire pressure will be less affected by temperature changes. And if you can stand the ergonomic hit, you can replace the computer mount and stem-cap with a stem cap that has a built in computer mount - that's almost 20g right there.

[@TwistedWheels]

@@plepgeat hi, it already has the stem cap with integrated computer mount ;)

[@plepgeat]

I meant the 'no arm' type, @@TwistedWheels, but those are harder to loom at. Sick build, for real.

[@francescocriscuolo8733]

Sono davvero molto, moltissimo impressionato da questo tuo progetto. Hai studiato tutto nei minimi dettagli e credo che sia il mantra 🕉️ del “più leggero non si può”. Ti sarà costata un capitale, ma ne è valsa sicuramente la pena. Un vero capolavoro complimenti.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thank you!

[@CurdPattysRoll]

thats insanely good

[@WakizashiSabre]

Was a price mentioned? Lovely work of course.

[@sneakycycles]

impressive stuff

[@lucendi.]

The SUB1-gram bar end plugs were meant for exactly this type of weightweenie bike build! And the headset spacer and dust cover looks very sleek. :)

[@TwistedWheels]

For sure! Thanks for making them!

[@robnolte2547]

Amazing! When do we get to see you tackle an aero or tt bike?!?!

[@TwistedWheels]

Don’t even start this conversation 🤣

[@ttalonso]

simple spectacular!

[@luthgardfarinas7554]

great build. any link where to buy that expansion plug?thank you

[@Carftymk]

it's awesome that this is an actual usable bike with very thoughtfully picked parts that you actually like and not another flimsy dangerous bikes that are just for exhibits can you estimate how much stronger 4pot pistons are compared to 2pot brakes?

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! It’s hard to estimate. But these are definitely stronger than Hope X2.

[@joren7653]

You should make the bike heavier, because in summer I think you would really like to have a second bottle cage ;)

[@TwistedWheels]

I can live with an extra 8g bottle cage :)

[@ucdescents]

Can you tell us where you got that internal steerer bolt clamp? Can you also do a video on how you modified your sram red rear derailleur? Love your videos by the way!

[@TwistedWheels]

It’s Intend Smarty (large), you can buy it from R2-bike. Rear mech modification video - could be a good idea, but not sure I’d have time to make a separate video about it :(

[@leslierogneschumacher9612]

Awesome video! Do you have a link for the half-size AXS battery you used in this build?

[@chrikim67]

Amazing build❤

[@BerudPL]

niceeee, maybe front wheel should have tan wall gum? part with your kid was funny! thx for another amazing build

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! There are so many tones of tan that it’s almost impossible to match the colour of the frame 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@felixjackson2670]

Ok it is super light…BUT ,more importantly For Me…TOTALLY lovely build. Gorgeous looking bike. As close to perfection as humanly possible.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! 😁

[@clementespitallier1176]

Amazing build !! Next time light wait steel gravel bike ?

[@TwistedWheels]

Titanium ;)

[@MrBaltazaris]

I had furious fred before many many years and it was how "one leg in hospital, second on cemetery" everytime. But design perfect :)

[@TwistedWheels]

Have been riding them on my previous Syre gravel bike with no issues for a year now. Maybe you should stop riding between hospitals and cemeteries and choose a more scenic route next time? :)

[@milanb.6022]

Minblowing build. I'm just somewhat sceptical about the rotors which seem to contain more air than actual braking surface. Do you have any experience with those? Still, great work.

[@Robeuten]

nice built - regarding rear derailleur, you should try Hopp Carbon from Germany; they completely rebuild SRAM and Shimano derailleurs with their own carbon parts!

[@TwistedWheels]

Have you watched the video? 🤣

[@Paganiproductions84]

i love to see ride videos of it

[@alexcavill1986]

I love this! True WW. However surely Berd spokes would have been better?

[@TwistedWheels]

It depends. BERD spokes would make wheels about 50g heavier. The AR25 rims are quite flexible due to their weight so I find that they work better with carbon spokes that add stiffness to the wheels. If the ultimate goal is comfort then I’d go with BERD. P.S. I’m using BERD on both of my XC bikes and love them.

[@mopedvieh]

Very nice build with so many custom touches. But the chain appears to be pretty long.

[@TwistedWheels]

The chain is sized correctly. There was a small issue with the rear mech that has now been resolved.

[@VinceBTZ]

Oh yesss ! Some kinda perfection !! I believe I can cryyyyy 🤣 Amazing work like always. I love all the details # I just dont like the bi-colour bikes in general, but its a personnal taste. Im not sure the saddle would do it for me either lol ! Anyways, it makes me want to pimp my gravel bike now hahaha 👍 Two thumbs up and keep up the great work 😉

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! The shape of this saddle fits my bum really well, so it works for me but might not work for everyone.

[@Nick-qb8di]

Hey, great project. Huge attention to details. And it looks nice ❤️‍🔥 I have a Crux myself and in my opinion the spacers are the wrong place to save some weight. Especially with the fork being so flexy they take quite a bit of pressure while breaking on ruff surfaces. Would be interesting how your experience is after riding it a few miles. Did you consider putting on a smaller handlebar? Like a 38 or even smaller? And I think clincher tyres with tpu tubes are lighter than tubeless. But that interferes quite a lot with the riding experience so I guess depends on personal preferences.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks. Zero issues with the spacers after riding gravel and several cyclocross races. Nope for narrow handlebars - I don’t like how they feel especially on a gravel bike. Tubes might be lighter but not practical on an offroad bike so goes against my goal of building a practical gravel bike.

[@lgmayr]

Congrats!

[@rgsshed3803]

Amazing work!!! I would want to do something similar on my next steel frame build with the cabling, what expander is that? Any chance you have another one of those anti compression plugs to sell ? Would be happy to pay and support such a nerdy cause 😅

[@TwistedWheels]

Hi, it’s called Intend Smarty. You can buy it on R2-bike

[@ProDYOR]

Hi ! Insanely cool project, I couldn’t even imagine that such a weight could be achieved. I know that prices may vary, but what is the approximate build budget? (possible without taking into account the frameset)

[@jamescaldwell5]

Beautiful build! I have been surprised at how much most high end gravel bikes have been weighing these days. Everything on this bike seems like it could last, except maybe that 3D printed steer tube spacer. I think I would have gone with tried and tested carbon fiber for that part. I want to know more about those fully carbon cranks, I have been wondering why there are not more fully carbon fiber cranks out there.

[@TwistedWheels]

Yeah, seems 7.7kg+ for £10k+ bike became a norm 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@naturegoggle]

Another awesome build. I wonder when UCI will remove the weight limit if lighter bikes can be strong and safe (and race ready).

[@TwistedWheels]

They definitely should revisit it, in my view.