Cervelo R3 Restoration Rebuild! New Bottom Bracket, New Cables! Road Bike Service!

[@jeropage95]

The best bike frame ever made. I've owned one for years and never have I ever ridden a bike that makes me feel faster.

[@johndef5075]

Some mechanics seem very ham fisted when working on bikes. You do it very smoothly and professionally. A joy to watch.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks John!🧡⚙️

[@MX5Fanatic]

Lee your attention to detail never cease to amaze me. You and your son always produce that finest bicycle maintenance videos IMHO.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks again for all the support, keeps us going🧡

[@hoodyps]

beautiful bike, simple, mechanical, light.

[@garysladek9110]

That's a banger bike. Who's ever it is ,enjoy it.

[@SayMcGillicuddy]

Smashing. Funnily enough I cleaned my own rim-brake Cervelo at the weekend, using my new Bikespeeds big softy and detailing brushes. Great minds, eh? 👊

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s awesome to hear! We really appreciate your support it keeps the wheels turning no pun intended 🧡

[@jiero7918]

For accurate using chain checker clean the chain first, if it dirty there's a grime inside the bushing of chain that fill up the space that will cause to inaccurate checking

[@chanzdad]

The way u installed the FD and rd cables, U make it looked so effortless and easy. But really there are so many key points to it. Also the trick to run guide hoses w the FD cable when removing it, that itself saves the hassle to rerun a new cable in. That makes it fun of doing it right during the build and truly makes the different. Learn a ton watching.

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to read! Thanks very much for supporting🧡

[@wolfgangweber9924]

I really like the running commentary of your videos. They teach me about details and help with articulating concerns when talking to people not familiar with bikes. Thanks a lot!

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s good to hear! Glad you enjoy it and thank you!🧡⚙️

[@nickkeable9993]

Cheers Lee top man you've corrected loads there I didn't realise needing doing. Handlebars must have been like that from the factory 😂😂. Love my Cervelo, bike for life that one.

[@Bikespeeds]

Enjoy all the future riding!🧡

[@Ditypo]

so therapeutic watching this..thanks Lee and Simon once again!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for all the continued support🧡

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

A man after my own heart in having logos square. Thumbs up Sir. New subscriber as well.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for joining us we really appreciate it 🧡⚙️

[@tinniswood2577]

No doubt this bike will run better than when it was brand new! Excellent work.

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to see you as always! Thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

[@petermcinnes6987]

I flinched when you span the bearings in that bottom bracket. eeek!

[@Bikespeeds]

Crunchy!🧡⚙️

[@oreocarlton3343]

Joy to watch, I dig the older 2010s bikes

[@Bikespeeds]

Rim brakes!

[@oreocarlton3343]

@@Bikespeeds4life!

[@DeanPattrick]

Always love the detailing services. Some great little faults found during this service 🇫🇮😎

[@Bikespeeds]

We love to find the faults! Got a giant on the way again in two weeks!🧡

[@Local.hero.1983]

Thanks Simon.

[@Bikespeeds]

Always appreciated thank you!🧡

[@grahambell9831]

Good morning, Bikespeeds 👋.A mighty fine bike the R3, and a superb transformation! 👏.... In 2021, I sold 😕 my beloved Cervelo RS, I bought it as a frameset in 2011. Putting on a full Dura Ace groupset and Mavic Kyrium RSYS SL wheels, a scott integrated carbon handlebar & stem, a zoncolon saddle......The white frame white the black and red decals......a stunning bike If I may say so ! and light.....6.4 kgs including pedals. Many happy cycling miles......easily over 60,000. A great bike for my sportives full distance triathlons, training and even winter miles!

[@Bikespeeds]

Sounds like great memories on it! 🧡

[@jeremynorth]

I like your attention to detail. This bike was indeed a mess but you made it like new. Getting the logos lined up is perfection, it has to be done. I don't know why the guy didn't realise that the bar and levers were so out of whack!

[@Bikespeeds]

The bars may have been loose and worked away over time most likely! Thanks again for the support 🧡

[@kovar2344]

weather in the Uk is a bicycle killer. Glad i am living in Central Europe.

[@Bikespeeds]

The weather is inevitable, you either don’t train consistently, or you get very wet!🧡

[@Countrystock]

Cervelo...... one day I'll ride one 🤩

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s it for the cervelo videos for now, more in soon but not for the next few weeks 🧡

[@marccarter1350]

Thanks as always, love watching these after a ride 🙂

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s great to hear, enjoy your riding!🧡

[@Maik1968]

First 👍🎉 Lee and Simon, greetings from Germany where I am sitting on my sofa and enjoying the Wednesday evening routine to warm your new video release. The bike really came out beautifully. I see you next week and say: bye for now 👍😘🌞🍀

[@Maik1968]

Oh, there were guys a slight bit faster 😅😂

[@Bikespeeds]

Always always appreciated thank you Maik!🧡

[@ww3k]

The attention to detail is insane.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you very much!🧡

[@me9303]

Awesome video. Detailed and clean work

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@kevinborovsky3558]

Another enjoyable video guys thanks. Lee every bike that you touch comes out great. Cheers guys 🇨🇦

[@Bikespeeds]

Really appreciated again thanks Kevin!🧡⚙️

[@tmark33]

Excellent job. 👍🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to see you as always!🧡

[@plantfuelled8912]

I love the work done and rhe attention to detail, but these bikesno matter how old need fast tires and waxed chains.

[@grantnyenes3742]

Awesome transformation

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to see you as always grant!🧡⚙️

[@jackroutledge352]

Wow! You're an absolute perfectionist. What a joy to watch.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you!🧡

[@paulburns3016]

Lovely guy’s brilliant 🚴🏼‍♂️

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to see you as always! Thank you🧡

[@Dadember]

It's really relaxing watching these videos. Educational as well. Another job well done

[@Bikespeeds]

We really appreciate it thank you🧡

[@PhillipandreiEstravela-fg8if]

What a wonderful bike iwish I had that kind of bike maybe someday

[@Bikespeeds]

One day!🧡

[@shrkys4]

That's a great bike, one of first endurance geometries from the early 2010's...I recall test riding this one along with the Look 566, both great bikes!!

[@Bikespeeds]

Awesome! 🧡⚙️

[@wsbygt]

Ok, turn the phone to plane mode and layback on the sofa. It´s Bikespeeds hour!

[@nico6305]

How do you manage to look at the video with plane mode ON ? 🤔

[@Bikespeeds]

🧡⚙️

[@302hardtailr6]

Well done as usual. That is a nice looking bike.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support in the comments 🧡

[@robdogracing]

Great work on the bike and behind the camera. I have a similar bike. Cervelo RS. It’s a dream to ride and work on. All mechanical, rim brake, external cables.

[@Bikespeeds]

Enjoy all your time riding and working on it! Thanks for watching 🧡

[@samblenkharn8099]

The Detailing Don! Great job.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Sam!🧡⚙️

[@sakajungle]

Hi Lee, nice service! I love Cervelo bikes, unfortunately I've never had one. Anyway, thanks again for sharing the last video - nice to see you totally recovered and riding a bike again.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks again Saka! Enjoy your riding🧡⚙️

[@erickasanmoerawi6120]

Beautiful Cervelo and as always awesome restoration, spot on sir! Awesome video too!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much for the kind support!🧡⚙️

[@Hafiz_Vanyar]

awesome job! ❤

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@Paul-of2yq]

Cracking job guys your attention to detail is brilliant. Cervelo never owned but they make nice looking bikes 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching Paul!🧡

[@rodcosta2345]

Miracle worker my friend!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks again Rod! Good to see you in the comments 🧡⚙️

[@gordonwebster3809]

LOVELY JOB.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Gordon!!🧡⚙️🚲

[@RLucas82]

i love these videos... can watch them all day

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s really kind thank you! 🧡⚙️

[@brianpurcell9058]

Nice job as always guys 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to see you as always!🧡⚙️

[@brianpurcell9058]

@@Bikespeeds keep up the good work 👍🚴‍♀️

[@davidlutan7727]

Looks awesome, thanks for the video

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks again for all the support, it’s very motivating 🧡

[@paultomlinson528]

Lovely job

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@Traildude193]

lovely bike lee loved your video last week glad you're able to bike again so wonderful.

[@Bikespeeds]

We should be making another riding video very soon!🧡

[@broughtonanderson3227]

Oh this was fantastic. Getting my 2009 S1 refurbed next month whilst I am away cycling in France (I am based in the US). I was pretty shocked at the grime on this on - wow - I wash/rinse mine almost every week with a full-on wash once a month. A clean bike is a fast bike. When I bought mine, I paid around $2600 and have put maybe $1000 into it (new saddles, Favero power pedals, new rear cassette, new big ring), but getting ready to replace the crankset from FSA to Ultegra (11sp) and a new, 38mm handlebar instead of the 40. I wish there was a decent swap for the hoods, shifters - the flight decks aren’t adjustable so I have quite a reach to the brakes in the drop. The older Cervelos are worth the effort/money - I am still the fastest on the decent without much effort! Why drop 10K when you can still ride the original. Thanks for posting these.

[@Bikespeeds]

Sounds like a mega bike, enjoy it my friend! 🧡⚙️

[@adam3rdcanvey]

I'd love to be able to afford a bike like this! Makes me very sad to see them in such a state! Kudos to you and your attention to detail 👏. Love the channel and told all of our cycling group members. 😊keep up the good work 👏

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for all the support Adam!🧡⚙️

[@adam3rdcanvey]

@Bikespeeds Im Saving up for a big softie this month 😃🫡

[@manwithnoname6580]

I’ve used the Super Resin polish on my bikes for a few years now but didn’t know about the Ceramic Spray, so thanks for the tip.

[@richbutler5815]

I've been using super resin polish on my bikes, cars and motorcycles for over 30 yrs, great product, wax on wax off..😊

[@drexydelavega5516]

rim brake for the win!

[@Bikespeeds]

Still in 2024!🧡

[@bartoszsawrymowicz4074]

I ride a 2014 rca. Great bike but a very moody one 😜 I’ve had lots of serious technical issues with it along the years (mainly with the bb), but always managed to solve them 😎 I’m always amazed of the Will to live with this one 😍 (and i love riding on it so happy days)

[@robk2738]

Nicely cleaned! ❤

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!

[@hangrytim]

Another great video guys, manual shifters alot easier to work on as well. Makes me angry how people let there machine become so bad 😢. Cervelo looked sick when finished. 👌

[@ajfrog699]

Spotless service and great job as always. Never had a cervelo but the reputation speaks for itself as you say 🎉

[@Bikespeeds]

They’re always the centre of attention in the shop even when stood next to higher specced bikes 🧡

[@DaveO-te1iv]

That's a 2013 R3 105. I have one size 58. The only real shortcoming with them were the Shimano R500 wheels they came with, but those were an easy to swap out as finances allowed and they did their part in keeping the purchase price of the bike affordable. I've since replaced the 105 drivetrain on mine with 6800 Ultegra which made a great bike even better. Thanks for the video!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for dropping the knowledge!🧡

[@jsselman]

Love Cervelo. I have a P3 of similar vintage.

[@Bikespeeds]

Enjoy it!🧡

[@robertpope3074]

Excellent videos,, lots of content,, very interesting and satisfying videos,, keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Robert we really appreciate the support 🧡

[@DanielEnochs]

I just got this exact bike today at a bike shop! I saw it sitting in the corner of the shop asked him for the price he said $730.00 I couldn't pass it up. It even had Rolf Prima carbon rims already installed. It's in better condition than this one :)

[@Bikespeeds]

Enjoy!🧡

[@Tom_J23]

Great job!!

[@Bikespeeds]

Good to see you as always!🧡

[@Mr229357]

Beautiful work 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks as always!🧡⚙️

[@johnstrac]

Campag wheels and a Shimano cassette ! What's he thinking ? Good job again.

[@Bikespeeds]

It works!🧡

[@iancalland5934]

Outstanding as usual love these videos ❤

[@Bikespeeds]

Great to see you again! Thanks for all the support!🧡⚙️

[@n22pdf]

Lovely job guys enjoy your vids.. subscribed 😊 Pete 🚴🏻👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Pete we appreciate the support!🧡

[@viviennepatterson5950]

It’s amazing how many faults you picked up on this bike. Also how many changes you make to getting it looking ‘just right’. Looks like you can’t help yourself sometimes…. Detailing at its best!

[@Bikespeeds]

Sometimes we cannot! Customers regularly get freebies lol. Thanks for all the energy and support🧡

[@matthewlewis9356]

Lovely work

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Matthew!🧡⚙️

[@nationsnumber1chump]

I try as much as possible not to ride in the rain. It really saves the lifespan of bearings

[@Romaath]

Jesus ... I always wondered what those weird "stickers" on my brakes were for. After over 10 years I now removed them 🤣 Thanks

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol now you know!🧡

[@ayoCanada0921]

watchin you fix this bike look like you are a bike doctor

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Nice job, good looking bike. What soap / foam do youuse for cleaning ? Autoglym ?

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes autoglym!🧡

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Always a great watch Bikespeeds. Was the Bottom bracket a BB30 set up with bearing seating up against an internal circlip

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes!🧡

[@richiejames928]

Is BB30 any good? I’m looking at building a cannondale caad12 as a climbing bike to take away on trips. never owned a bb30 bike before… they seem more involved to change but are they durable?

[@johndef5075]

They are pretty easy to change. On my mtb it works fine but have to replace bearings about every 2 years. And thats dry condition riding. My threaded bottom brackets dont require replacement as often.

[@richiejames928]

@@johndef5075 yeah it looks like the bearings a little more exposed to the elements. And requires a press for install and removal. but 2 years isn’t terrible I suppose.

[@Bikespeeds]

As good as any other! 🧡

[@alancristian3201]

I recently bought this frame, indeed a great bike. You know if it is possible to put 28mm tyres on it?

[@Bikespeeds]

I am unsure! The bike has gone out now 🧡

[@chanc2]

I notice you seldom check the headset bearings in your video, isn’t it necessary to clean and lube the headset bearings also?

[@Bikespeeds]

If something doesn’t need doing we don’t show it, but we do check it. With customers it’s entirely up to them the jobs they actually select us to carry up 🧡

[@chrisdyson3934]

Nice Vid. Really good. Just one question though ..... why did you not turn the seat clamp around so the join was at the back of the seat tube ???

[@Bikespeeds]

This is a rare system that is the correct way round🧡

[@VictorYepello]

Do you have a resource for general torque wrench settings on various bikes? I know a few high tech brands are pretty specific yet some might be quite similar. Thank you.

[@Bikespeeds]

Other than google no sorry! 🧡

[@oftankoftan]

I didn't know a campa cassette worked with a shimano derailleur/shifter

[@531c]

It doesnt

[@genaromeza7673]

Una pregunta la medida del bottom es bb92-46 y donde lo puedo conseguir gracias

[@mattprince595]

After you sonically clean a chain which lube do you use?

[@Bikespeeds]

We use mint 365 lube available on www.bikespeeds.com/shop 🧡⚙️

[@kobidwyer7464]

What ultrasonic cleaner do you use i need a new one because my ultrasonic cleaner stopped working could do with a fairly big cleaner to fit cassettes and derailleurs

[@Bikespeeds]

We have no affiliation or recommendation, this one is a 6L but all brands are almost identical 🧡

[@kobidwyer7464]

@Bikespeeds ah right thanks

[@luigibirillo6629]

Great job. Too bad the oil in the derailleur pivots will be washed out after a couple of rainy rides. I just do it the lazy way, degreasing and spraying on some WD40

[@Bikespeeds]

If it works it works!

[@JamesSchilling-j7n]

👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡⚙️

[@stijnloos3669]

Which bottom bracket tools did you use during this video?

[@timhull8664]

So Lee, why dont u sell bar tape, or bearings, plus a few other things, you have them hanging on the wall..

[@Bikespeeds]

They will be coming, we’re rapidly trying to grow our website stock but money is never easy!🧡

[@MrShimans]

What about servicing the headset?

[@jrother]

Another demonstration of how long a bike can last with lubrication and future-proofing.

[@Bikespeeds]

We’d rather grimey parts than seized parts!🧡

[@JimUe1]

no headset service?

[@Bikespeeds]

Not required on this one 🧡

[@JimUe1]

@@Bikespeeds ✌🏼

[@todd3090]

What year is this bike?

[@chnyuk]

what's that bar tape please?

[@Bikespeeds]

Coming soon on our website! Check back in a few weeks 🧡

[@Ih8GoogleandApple]

Amazing how some people don’t ever clean their bike drivetrain.

[@Jon0sterman]

Joy to watch proper engineer at work. Constructive criticism - the speeding up of the footage is a little jarring, I'm here to see a craftsman at work, also there's a button on the video where the viewer can change the video speed at their own discretion. Great work tho, keep it up :)

[@OjStudios]

Premium grease dude.. premium grease

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for enjoying the channel! This video had 4.5 hours of footage, without speeding it up we could have no voiceover and it would be a very long watch! 🧡

[@chinabicycle]

I wonder how much it costs just to service a bike with you?

[@jackroutledge352]

I dread to think! But worth every penny. That customer is basically getting a brand new bike.

[@richiejames928]

Not as bad as you think and obviously depends on how much work the bike needs. but if you commute on your bike or are just a keen weekend warrior it’s just a part of owning a bike no?

[@stokeszboy]

Check the website it says

[@m.a.2282]

Cost is irrelevant if you can’t ride the bike or worse it’s unsafe to ride. Loose or improperly installed components could lead to a severe accident on a road bike being ridden at any speed.

[@ImNeptune]

it’s 70 quid plus parts

[@paulburns3016]

👍🏼🚴🏼‍♂️

[@Bikespeeds]

🧡💪🏼⚙️

[@xMrsmileyfacex]

All these nice high performance bikes and they are gunked up with dirt. Why buy a bike like this if you're not going to wash it after a hard ride. It affects the performance. Feel free to ask Mr. Bikespeeds. WASH YOUR BIKES!!!! Easiest upgrade you can give yourself.

[@MrSzwarz]

How can ride such a rundown bike? Never seen so dirty, oily and worn out parts! I would replace all bearings , chain, casette, and chainrings.

[@robk2738]

HOW? just keep pedaling 😂

[@robk2738]

Nicely done that cleanup boys

[@aitorbleda8267]

I see worse every day! In the uk, a winter bike will get like that and worse quite quickly!

[@531c]

My bike can get that dirty in a 60 mile ride in England in winter. Our roads are potholed, gritty and if frost is forecast the highways dept liberally spread salt on the road. 15 minutes work with degreaser, chain bath, clean water to wrinse and then relube

[@callm3little483]

Why are you not popular yet? Great job, relaxing, and satisfying keep up the good workk 🫡🚲🔧

[@Bikespeeds]

We’re doing our best! Thanks for supporting the channel🧡⚙️