Destroyed Giant Defy Rebuild! Tubeless & Brake Work! 2018 Advanced 2 Road bike

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In todays episode we service this 2018 Giant Defy. We addressed a bunch of adjustments it needed including cables being shortened, brakes being bled, tubeless tyres being seated and much more...
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[@stephenphippard6265]

I’m going to drive 2 hours at the weekend to drop my bike off as there is simply nowhere else I have found near me that offers this kind of service. Great video as usual guys!

[@jackryan2135]

Wish i could but 17,000km is probably a bit too far, lol.

[@brianpurcell9058]

I'm thinking of uprooting and moving house just to get my bike serviced !!! Mrs not too happy mind 🤣

[@lenolenoleno]

As more of a MTBer (but ride lots of CX) I'm amazed at how daunting roadies find tubeless (as per the comments section) after MTBers have already adopted it almost entirely over 10 years ago. Especially if you have a compressor/air-tank charger. With the right technique (you can manually seat 50-70% of a tyre with a tyre lever, pushing the bead into the rim wall) and every tubeless tyre goes up without fail. Majority of them (especially wider tyres) will go up with a standard floor pump (I've done maybe done 200+ tubeless road/CX/gravel/MTB tyres)

[@lighthunter1980]

After watching countless of your videos, I have to say thank you for sharing. So satisfying and I am envious that we don't have this kind of thorough service in my city.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind, glad you’re enjoying the videos🧡

[@savagepro9060]

Without question, all the nuts and bolts on this bike is the TORQUE of the town!

[@leslieblackburn986]

Less of the puns....on yer bike mate

[@savagepro9060]

@@leslieblackburn986 it's a PUNdemic

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol🧡⚙️

[@Daddy848Elmo]

Another great episode. Good to chat to you today when I collected this bike for the owner!!

[@kristianvonstrokirch9574]

if i only had this level of service available near me..

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support!🧡⚙️

[@petecurran3995]

Spiffing job - good as new! 👌🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Pete we appreciate the support🧡

[@xxrodneyxx]

Always top service at Bikespeeds. Thank you Simon and Lee!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Rodney we both appreciate all the support across the videos!🧡⚙️

[@Vinch22]

So nice to watch...Well done! Giant owner here.

[@Bikespeeds]

Hopefully you enjoyed the giant then! Thanks for watching🧡⚙️

[@rjworld7122]

Love your videos I'm a lawn mower mechanic and always worked on my own bikes every one I've spoke to always tells me not to use copper grease but I always do and I'm glad to see such a professional using keep the videos coming find them so relaxing

[@Bikespeeds]

We get the same comments! It’s a great grease and has never caused us any problems 🧡⚙️

[@lesley9888]

i always love the Giant videos more because i have a TCR and Defy you made this bike beautiful again great job

[@Bikespeeds]

Awesome! We find they perform well as most people do have a giant, tcr’s, defy’s and propel’s hold up the bike industry!🧡🧡

[@SayMcGillicuddy]

I was waiting for you to show the toil of reseating those tyres....you described it in voiceover to be fair, but the footage made it seem a total breeze! Made me laugh! Night and day service, as always.

[@Bikespeeds]

It actually took a few reseats as I’m sure you can imagine it was an intense moment!🧡⚙️

[@Ivory_Mist]

The amount of torque on that front wheel was wild. I probably would have broken out the torque wrench to see how much it was tightened. Good work guys :D

[@Bikespeeds]

It took some serious breaking off the video honestly doesn’t do it justice! Thanks again Ivory🧡⚙️

[@Ivory_Mist]

@@Bikespeeds No problem! love seeing what you guys do.

[@malcraghill7]

Lovely job, I thoroughly enjoyed that!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much for watching it!🧡

[@DeanPattrick]

Another sweet service 🙌😎🇫🇮

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Dean! 🇫🇮🧡

[@germurphy4986]

Lovely bike, I recommend them to anyone starting out.

[@Bikespeeds]

Definitely a great buy for the money!🧡

[@Goose077]

Stunning service and great video production. I almost feel like never caring for my bike and then transporting it to you from Cornwall just for some TLC!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Paul we appreciate the kind support🧡

[@rainerunsinn4808]

Broken Giant must be the story of David vs Goliath. Great job!

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol it’s a story we’ve seen many times and it always makes for a good video!🧡⚙️

[@JasonShinks]

Great work fellas! 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Jason glad you enjoyed it🧡

[@s23bho38]

Bloomin marvellous 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very very much!🧡⚙️

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

You guys did it again. Lovely editing and a narration to match. I am really enjoying watching these videos and your attention to detail with good all round sound mechanical bike maintenance.👍 It's no wonder your local cycling community is stopping by to request a bike service.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you MrDaz. It’s been great seeing you across all the content, all the support has been great. Yes we’ve worked hard and we’re super encouraged seeing the local community talk about the KZbin 🧡

[@Djoki1]

That Giant Hydraulic braking system/stem is quite rare, and interesting. Lovely job. I would have had a blast fixing a bike like this myself.

[@Bikespeeds]

It’s interesting to see the various quirks and systems each brand comes up with across the years. Thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

[@gauravsawn]

your videos are so therapeutic to watch . im a cleanliness and maintenance freak too.

[@Bikespeeds]

Then you’ll enjoy the channel! Thanks very much for coming along🧡

[@timothydog76]

Exceptional work. I have a 2019 and will use this as a model of how to clean it up someday. Only thing you did wrong was not to throw that ugly plastic wheel protector in the garbage. :D

[@Bikespeeds]

Enjoy it when you clean it up and thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

[@TheChancerdog1]

Wild that Shimano dumps the 105 mechanical. My last bike had it and it never gave me problems over 1000s of miles (just make sure you change your cables yearly). Hate to see the real race bikes going obsolete.

[@Bikespeeds]

The lower end group sets have much more robustness than some of the delicate high end equipment and for that reason we love working on it🧡

[@johnstrac]

Commentary @ 3:15 took a question right out of my mouth ! I've always wondered.

[@Bikespeeds]

Now you know!🧡⚙️

[@CanyonWanderer]

Wonderful job as always!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it🧡⚙️

[@sakajungle]

Now I’m enjoying one more awesome service! Love Giants, I myself have one, not green but red.

[@Bikespeeds]

They always come in great colours! Thanks Saka🧡⚙️

[@jimjam218]

Just found these videos looking for guidance with building a bike in my garage, the attention to detail is fantastic and I would 100% bring all my bikes to you if I was local. Has me questioning what I pay my local bike shops for and the main reason I am building a bike up myself because I do not want to pay for service I am not sure I believe in! I will keep up with this channel and would love a deeper look at servicing parts and fitting!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Jimjam we appreciate all the kind words! Good luck with all your work 🧡⚙️

[@302hardtailr6]

I loved that you trimmed that front brake hose! That is one of my pet peeves also. Another great job!

[@Bikespeeds]

We see it on almost every giant we get in! Thanks very much🧡⚙️

[@Tom_J23]

Great work!!! Thanks again!!!

[@rangersmith4652]

The usual lovely job.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much for all the support across the videos glad you’re still enjoying them🧡⚙️

[@thereal_deo]

Soò glad I found this channel! Level of work is amazing!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you! Glad you could join us 🧡

[@nickyhennessy5463]

Amazing Work lads so glad i came across your channel

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Nicky!🧡

[@ty-ger4300]

Amazing work

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@denis_roy_7]

Impressive as usual!

[@brianpurcell9058]

Fantastic as always guys ! Appreciate how much work goes into these videos 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Brian. Week off this week as we’ve been non stop filming a vintage rebuild and it’s run over! We appreciate all the support🧡⚙️

[@michaltreder]

great job as always!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Michael!🧡⚙️

[@bikingchupei2447]

you learn new things everyday, didn't even know the old 105 5800 later on released a front derailleur(FD-5801) identical to the newer 105 r7000 series.

[@davidlutan7727]

Outstanding, thanks, great video

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks you David! We both appreciate it🧡⚙️

[@murphyco88]

Superb as usual 😎

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you as usual!🧡😎⚙️

[@bikingchupei2447]

wow, chains do snap huh.

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes they do! Thanks for watching🧡⚙️

[@peterplague]

Awesome Episode. I Love the Walk Thru Commentary. Editing is Fabulous.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Peter we work hard on the formula of the videos so appreciate the comment. Lots of works goes into both the edit and voiceover!🧡⚙️

[@steffendoebler1540]

Thank you again for this inspiring video (again) and reminding me somehow, to do a service on my early 2000 Steppenwolf :-)

[@Bikespeeds]

Enjoy your tinker time steffen thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

[@leslieblackburn986]

Love your channel. Please keep them coming

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Leslie. It’s always much appreciated 🧡⚙️

[@peterdavidwatson]

Love your work

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Peter. We appreciate the support!🧡⚙️

[@savagepro9060]

I have always questioned the ideal length of cable going into the rear derailleur from the frame! Hmm🤔🤨

[@Bikespeeds]

We just feel them out and you just know when they feel wrong 🧡⚙️

[@johns3106]

I’m always surprised that someone who is enthusiastic enough about cycling to own (and presumably ride) a bike like this isn’t interested in learning how to do straightforward repairs like this themselves!

[@Fallington]

Love it guys, great transformation 👏🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Fallington! Glad you enjoyed it🧡⚙️

[@mikedaugherty53]

Show room shine on that Giant. Bravo

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Mike!🧡⚙️

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Great work. Amazes me how bolts come loose over time and you guys have shown me the importance of checking them once every few months. Cheers

[@Bikespeeds]

Bike servicing is not a one and done job it’s a process. Things do come loose and wear out! We do mega services on bikes then 3-4 years later have to do the exact shame job like we never did it🧡⚙️

[@simonbell6745]

What a great vid, great service & beautiful non pretentious bike anybody should be thrilled to own 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the support🧡

[@dagobaker]

incredible transformation looks and rides like a brand new bike im guessing wish yall were in the states

[@Bikespeeds]

It’s amazing to us how far across the globe we’ve managed to reach🧡

[@patrickparisienne1917]

Night and day difference, it gleams now!

[@Bikespeeds]

Absolutely! Thanks for the support 🧡⚙️

[@ajfrog699]

Wow. What a fab job and the details you cover are fabulous point in case the rotar bolt. Lee and Simon, you go above and beyond for your customers to provide that next level of service. We'll done and so many bike shops could follow your example 👏

[@Bikespeeds]

Glad you enjoyed it, big triumph video coming next week so hopefully you’ll like that one!🧡⚙️

[@ajfrog699]

@@Bikespeeds sounds briliant, very excited 🙌

[@kevinfrost1579]

Lee and Simon another triumph, great work and as always inspirational 👍Just catching up here.. Nice to see comments that customers willing to travel significant distances as well as good local support as illustrated by this particular vid. Great to see several years graft paying off. Definitively in it to win boys. Great stuff 👏👏👏

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Kevin, the content may disappear now for a few weeks as we’re reffiting the shop so really going all in hoping to grow the business along side the KZbin! We appreciate the support as always we can’t say it enough 🧡

[@muratcanarasan2629]

I really enjoy watching your work, you guys are by far my favourite youtube channel, thank you so much I really appreciate your efforts👌

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks! that means a lot to us as we do work so hard on them and it’s a surreal experience hearing how much you guys enjoy the videos 🧡⚙️

[@matthewlewis9356]

Well done

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Matthew we appreciate it!🧡⚙️

[@Traildude193]

The bike turned out fantastic lovely color of paint.

[@Bikespeeds]

It was very very unique, in the flesh it looked matte but it had this reflection and luminance as soon as it was in the light 🧡

[@nagak112]

Missed a couple videos but got back on track with this one, a brilliant job Mr. Lee. The before & after is so stark! So pleased that your local community notices the expertise and dedication you have to the bikes & customers. Best Wishes to you two & your customers.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much me and Simon appreciate all the support you’ve given us over the years 🧡⚙️

[@eboni29YT]

As an owner of a Giant TCX, I appreciate a lot the outstanding level of service and attention to detail that you put into maintaining such a bike. I am curious to know: once such service is done and the bikes are stripped out, is it advisable to service also the 'ball bearing' spots in the front and back wheels, bottom bracket, and fork? Do you exclude it as a matter of cost efficiency or just because "don't fix what isn't broken" approach? I wonder if there should be preemptive care of these spots even if there is no cracking sounds as part of balancing the immediate cost with the potential future savings and performance benefits. I will be glad to get your professional opinion.

[@Bikespeeds]

If they are sealed BB’s we either replace them or don’t as the labour in removing the comments and getting to the bearings is almost the cost of replacing, but yes it’s essentially down to the customer 🧡

[@stuarthawkins4482]

Great to see the subscriber numbers going up. Well deserved for all the hard work you guys put in.

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes! We are still working hard towards the “big leagues” of KZbin. Thanks for joining us along the way🧡⚙️

[@denis_roy_7]

Merci!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Roy, always brings a smile to our face to see the super chats🧡⚙️

[@tinniswood2577]

One of your best yet, cracking good job, both of you.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Tinnis. We liked this one also!🧡⚙️

[@scotttravis86]

Absolute perfection and attentiom to detail. Inspiring! ❤

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Scott glad you enjoyed it🧡⚙️

[@oreocarlton3343]

I dig the machanical actuated hydro brakes, it simplifies a lot of things, why didnt it catch up?

[@neilk22]

Hydraulic brake/shifters for road used to be so expensive, given the LSM of the entry level giant defy, this cable to hydraulic converter made sense economically. TRP also make a very nice cable driven hydraulic brake calliper that is still current and way more elegant looking than the bulge this system created. Nowadays hydraulic shifters are way more economical and have trickled down in to entry level bikes, almost the norm now.

[@-1.954]

Как всегда всё на высшем уровне 👍🚲

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much 🧡⚙️

[@grantnyenes3742]

Another great service.. interesting hydraulic cable combo, pity it didn’t take off…

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Grant! It was a pretty complicated system in fairness. It’s interesting but I’m not sure what the benefit really was 🧡⚙️

[@user-sh7lb8mf2v]

I have put together lots of Giants new from the box bikes. They always have these problems. Their assembly line is very bad and I wish I had to put together a bike from scratch than this. Takes a lot of time to check and recheck everything on the bike.

[@neilk22]

Not just giant, my specialized at a cost of over £7k needed hose shortening and a tune up of the rear derailleur only to find the hanger loose. At least with giant you have the middle ground feeling of economy and quality

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes, we often find new bikes in terrible condition🧡

[@andreyrozodominguez8050]

Wow genial 👍

[@gijsvanhirtum3447]

Great video guys, as usual. congrats to simon! Will he come work in the shop later?

[@Bikespeeds]

He works in the shop full time on the videos! 🧡⚙️

[@dylanarmstrong6587]

I love watching your videos and the attention to detail and always look forward to the next one. I've got a Ti bike and was wondering what you would recommend cleaning the frame with, can I ceramic coat it too?

[@Bikespeeds]

We recommend all the products you see in the videos that are also listed on our website www.bikespeeds.com/shop! Ceramic is awesome for keeping it cleaning. Thanks for all the support🧡

[@menelek16bc]

Hi buddy, I have the same brake system (giant conduct) that I want to get rid of and convert it to normal/new break system. What are the things that I need, pls if you have time kindly enumerate those things.Thank you

[@1625morgmatt]

What grit sandpaper are you using on the disc brakes ? Love the content!!

[@neilk22]

Not sandpaper, but steel wool or a pot scourer - works wonders on surface rust too

[@Bikespeeds]

Around 100 grit🧡

[@MX5Fanatic]

Another outstanding service. I have always wondered about you lubing the derailleur springs. Would it not attract grit and grime? Do you think tubeless tires on road bikes are worth the hassle and mess? Wish I had a shop like yours in my area.

[@Bikespeeds]

It does attract dirt to a minor degree, but that film of grease/oil and even dirt protects it from rust. So after a degrease it’s good as new. My opinion of riding tubeless was that I just went back to tubes for less trouble!🧡⚙️

[@rommelreyes2209]

What type of brake bleeder I can use on the giant brake system?

[@stephenbrown590]

Great videos Lee. Is there such a thing as a cassette checker like a chain checker? Or is such a tool simply not existing? I've a couple of times now had to replace a Dura Ace cassette 'just in case' and could so with saving a few hundred pounds each time!

[@Bikespeeds]

Not that I’m aware of. In all honesty “just in case” is the way to go if you’re on dura ace 🧡⚙️

[@johndingmansr.5895]

What torque wrench are you using in all your videos?

[@Ali_Kurt]

Hi! Great job as always, I am asking from lack of knowledge, won't mixing the brake fluid make change it's properties / boiling point? isn't it better to use one single type of oil, or is that the manufacturers are lying to us? :D

[@Bikespeeds]

It may do. But for regular riding that will be of no problem. Fresh fluid will mean it rides good as new and we’ve never had problems with using a different brand. Thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

[@dan_lazaro]

2:03 this is really common with r7000,8000,9100 series derailleurs I don't know why. They just adamantly refuse to work properly unless cleaned and lubed every few days. Like my 5800 below series derailleurs don't even need any sort of maintenance once set up so why is the supposed newer, superior one so... finnicky?

[@Bikespeeds]

We also see this regularly in the shop!🧡

[@petermcinnes6987]

Jeez, that bike made me squirm when it came in. I just couldn't cope with my bike being that oily. And I'm a MTBer in a wet and muddy bit of Scotland.

[@Bikespeeds]

We love a dirty bike because it makes for great content lol! Enjoy all your riding🧡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Nick-lm9hg]

No headset service?

[@davidburgess741]

The main reason I use lithium grease on chainring bolts is prevent creaking as well as corrosion. After 5 years when I replaced the square taper bottom bracket with steel cups in an aluminum frame, the threads looked pristine. Copper containing grease is puzzling to me. Copper is not good around aluminum generally. It works well for you, but lithium grease has given a good showing.

[@adredy]

Hi how much time you spend on this bike?

[@Bikespeeds]

Days, but these videos take far longer than our normal work🧡

[@jamesschilling9269]

👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks again James!🧡⚙️

[@deskdan]

У меня диссонанс: такой хороший велосипед, но такие дешёвые педали))

[@pantherv5]

just wondering why the RD is 5700 and FD is 7000.... 😁

[@meneldil7604]

5700 work better and the cable is in a place you can get at :)

[@KG_BM]

I know your son does the video work. If its not too much trouble, if you guys keep the original audio, a 1min ASMR style, B-Roll, run through for youtube shorts might be worth the trouble. This is good content for it if the audio is there

[@Bikespeeds]

We have either a heater or a fan and the radio playing at all times in the shop which is why we decided to do a voiceover style, so that along with me and Simon generally chatting means we don’t get any raw audio🧡⚙️

[@nyemartin5737]

Plastic pedals? 🤔

[@Bikespeeds]

Plastic pedals indeed on this one!🧡⚙️

[@adam1885282]

Needs pedals, damn

[@sakajungle]

First to comment 🎉🎉🎉

[@DIABLOOON]

First

[@turner02]

without a doubt...one of ugliest bike of all time. way to go giant.

[@Bikespeeds]

Each to their own!

[@thomaseser8359]

Great work. But why didn't you sercixe the headset . New shifting gables and the bike is as new.

[@Bikespeeds]

We’re always trying to save our customers money wherever we can. This bike didn’t need either so we have to treat them in the customers best interest not as our own bikes we may go to town on! Thanks very much for watching 🧡⚙️