It’s always a good day when you see there’s a new Trace Velo video in the KZbin suggestions 👍
@jy72454 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it man
@Lazy_Jay_Racing4 жыл бұрын
Every time 😁👌
@Jkl1584 жыл бұрын
GCN “lose their nut” over certain equipment because they are sponsors
@bluemystic75014 жыл бұрын
And the only way you know they're sponsors is because GCN is very upfront about it so.....
@347cyclealt4 жыл бұрын
@@bluemystic7501 well they're very upfront about it because they got into hot water a number of years ago about their lack of disclosure. cyclingindustry.news/asa-rules-wahoo-and-gcn-flicks-in-breach-of-advertising-standards/
@bluemystic75014 жыл бұрын
@@347cyclealt That's not what the OP was referring to.
@markj.a3514 жыл бұрын
GCNs case with ceramic speed is quite telling. They were all for them while the sponsorship money was rolling in but then when it ended they've actually said not to bother with the OSP system in their tech shows.
@FPLMikkel4 жыл бұрын
@@markj.a351 Granted it makes zero point for a normal end user you still see non-sponsored pros (also in triathlon) using Ceramic S peed products quite a bit. Anyway I really enjoyed the fabric tour they had with Ceramic Speed, but I will never buy any of it :)
@simonwalker24604 жыл бұрын
Mate you are by far the funniest presenter on youtube never mind just bike stuff.....you deserve your own tv show👍
@SantiVSKATC4 жыл бұрын
Looks like the chain length could benefit with a link or two more.
@mrskeltal32814 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say, would switching from a standard medium cage to something oversized like this mean additional links required?
@core2zero4 жыл бұрын
@@mrskeltal3281 you are adding additional length to the path the chain has to move to complete a revolution, so yeah, you should add a link or two more if your new cage is longer and if your chain was properly sized before
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, good obervation! So the chain I'm running was sized with an 11-28 cassette and the regular medium derailleur cage. With an 11-28 cassette, the new oversize cage works great, but I recently upgraded to an 11-32 cassette which I fitted a few days ago. So with the larger cassette in this vid paried with the oversize cage, the chain could def do with being a few links bigger tbh. But if you are currently running a medium cage, just swapping it out with this oversize cage, you will be fine on the chain sizing IMO.
@treadtyred97424 жыл бұрын
@@TraceVelo Do you know if Shimano set the arm spring to high or low tension as standard?
@attorreatravere45903 жыл бұрын
@@TraceVelo One criteria is to be able to go "Big ring/big cog" without damaging your derailleur (lower length limit) and to be able to go "Small ring/Small cog" without the chain to bouce/bang against the stay (higher length limit).
@renegodde54834 жыл бұрын
Got one of those on my DI2 Ultegra for a couple of months now, absolutely flawless function I must say. However, 2 things you should do: 1. Replace the bearings once fall is getting close. As you mentioned, the stock ones are not going to survive long in wet conditions. Packing them with grease may help a while, but ultimately, a set of proper SKS bearings will cost you about 15€, so what the hell. 2. While you‘re replacing bearings, make sure you add some Locktite to the screws putting the cage back together. Otherwise, those tend to come lose und suddenly you got a little bit of a problem.
@rachidnord660 Жыл бұрын
do you have the size for the bearing replacement?
@THSimagery Жыл бұрын
Hey there! do you have the spacing for the sealed bearing?
@frederiklauferts Жыл бұрын
@@rachidnord660 9x17x5 mm (LTwoo pulley)
@SephGarreffa Жыл бұрын
Do you still recommend? Any negative points?
@vaiquemquer Жыл бұрын
@@frederiklaufertsthank you
@WTFduesGUY4 жыл бұрын
Genuinely one of my favourite channels atm. Waiting for that chinese TT bike build
@abedfo884 жыл бұрын
Luke you madman, I've been eyeing up one of these for a while so thanks for being the Guinea pig. Completely awesomely above average video as ever.
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Andrew! Good to see you lurking in the comments as always 😜
@azngouki4 жыл бұрын
Earned a sub and like Luke. Your content is A1 and real to the common man wants to modify their bike safely and on a budget. Great tip on swapping to sealed bearings!
@xandervanheeringen51544 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Luke! There’s another reason: if you want to change your short cage for a long cage. Shimano’s long cages are quite expensive and hard to come by. Now I can use 11-32 cassettes on my Dura Ace di2.
@AndreasRavnestad4 жыл бұрын
This channel is exactly what would happen if DIY Perks drank way too much coffee and suddenly had a knack for bikes.
@sc06080234 жыл бұрын
Ah, DIY Perks…ha, these two gentlemen even look alike!
@flyinlo14744 жыл бұрын
As others have probably said, it may only be 1 to 2% in efficiency gains, but the wow and cool factor definitely 100%. Thank you for another awesome video
@judosteffer4 жыл бұрын
This is my new favourite channel! About time someone did one looking at getting good value for bike parts, and then testing if they are any good. Fantastic work and a natural , really funny presenter!!! Don't ever change!
@scooterza4 жыл бұрын
Okay, that "last to the coffee shop" cameo performance gets a subscribe from me. That had me laughing out loud! Nice one!
@smallhatshatethetruth79333 жыл бұрын
I got tears, such a sad story
@ChinaCycling4 жыл бұрын
1:09 - not sure why I pissed myself laughing at the AliExpress airhorns. AliExpress rave posse unite!
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
LOL! Joe, you definitely fit into the AliExpress rave posse, no denying that! 😎
@ChinaCycling4 жыл бұрын
@@TraceVelo I am a pretender. I've never bought anything on AliExpress. :( Haha. #SecondWorldProblems we just use Taobao in China. Oh, by the way, can you still do big chainring with big sprocket on the cassette? It looks like the OSPW has effectively shortened the chain?
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Yeah so the chain I'm running was sized with an 11-28 cassette and the regular derailleur cage. With an 11-28 cassette, the new oversize cage works great with the full range of gears, but i recently upgraded to an 11-32 cassette which i fitted a few days ago. So with the larger cassette in this vid paried with the oversize cage, I can't quite reach the full range, but I tend to avoid cross chaining as a rule anyway, so not a massive deal. The chain could def do with being a few links bigger tho tbh.
@MxCraven4 жыл бұрын
@@TraceVelo Was the 32 for some future gravel munching with the new disk brakes and wider tyres, or just so you can spin it like Froomey up the climbs? :P
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
@@MxCraven Yeah so I recently moved from London to the Cornish coastline in the UK, and the hills around here are next level. 11-28 was all I used to need, but hitting 20% inclines every mile or so, that 11-32 is already paying for itself!!!
@bombdiggitydave38812 жыл бұрын
Subscribed from across the pond in the USA. Your info on doing a cheap version of this item was informative and your energy and antics were fun to watch. I'm not at all sure if adding this bling will give any true gains either but alas, it just looks smarter and has a cool factor that stock does not. Thanks!
@KarlenBell4 жыл бұрын
4:14 I was thinking: are you able to just take the seal off of the regular bearings and put it on the ceramic ones? That way not only do you have the benefit of low-friction ceramic bearings, but you also have protection against mud and grinds with the seals.
@MarkMilotay3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering that myself. The other was to find sealed ceramic bearings to replace them with.
@casobank2 жыл бұрын
The ceramic bearings will actually last longer than the steel ones; just take a seal off the steel bearings and put it on open side of the ceramic.
@THSimagery Жыл бұрын
@@casobank Hey there, Have you tried this?
@casobank Жыл бұрын
@Herman Copelin I have, with great results, might I add. My personal use was for a longboard I built 4 years ago. I found that ceramic bearings marketed towards skaters were overpriced and no difference other than the plastic case/seal. I took the seals off a set of cheap steel bearings, ordered a set of ceramic bearings from aliexpress, and they fit in perfectly.
@casobank Жыл бұрын
@@THSimagery Just make sure the bearings you buy are rated for an application similar to your use. In other words, don't use rc car bearings on your bike lol 😉
@MrAlpal20054 жыл бұрын
I love how you are making yourself laugh at your over exaggerated gestures. Great video. Well done
@thistlebubs3 жыл бұрын
Fair play, exactly the kind of honest reviews that I’m looking for. Well done 👍. I’ll just clean my chain more often then 😀
@boyacki4 жыл бұрын
watching these more recent videos for the introduction alone is so worth it! Love the humour and presentation. always very entertaining and informative , Thank you!!
@mrskeltal32814 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Someone give this man a job tv presenting...he's a natural!
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Cheers P Wan!!! Much appreciated!
@boyacki4 жыл бұрын
@@TraceVelo please keep up the good work! Also, are you now out of the Surrey area? you mentioned Richmond once so you must be local
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
@@boyacki Yeah so I actually moved out of London a few months ago, I live down south in Cornwall atm. I do really miss blasting round Richmond Park and heading out into the Surrey Hills tho. Those rides are tough to beat!
@tristank98213 жыл бұрын
1:55 "This shaft here, ha heh... sorry..." God, love this guy already.
@editdroid994 жыл бұрын
Another banger! I just realized, after watching your videos for a while now, how much my bike resembles yours. Cheap Chinese carbon frame (Seraph) in matte black, Tiagra R4700, and cheap unbranded Chinese carbon wheels. I too am a massive cheapskate (or at least my wife is), so your videos have opened my ride up to the possibility of the #CarbonLife. Thanks! I'm a total copy cat, but I think I'll skip the oversized cage... for now. I am thinking pretty hard about those carbon handlebars though. Keep up the very excellent work!
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Carbon cheapsakes for life!!! But yeah, this is definitely one of those upgrades that doesnt really do much other than look cool tbh. But the bars im currently running, great so far but ive only put a few hundred miles on them. Ill keep you posted tho!
@SuperNeilB4 жыл бұрын
Never mind the bike....you look like me!
@Angieboy1734 ай бұрын
Your show is very underrated. Your nutty energetic information packed episodes always bring a laugh with some great info!! Keep up the great work brother 🤙
@keithchristner45224 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, I loved the GCN dig. Lol
@nachelia4 жыл бұрын
Can you do a gravel build?
@floatrollcrawl4 жыл бұрын
Love the channel! Always happy to see a new video out!
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jared, glad to hear it!
@feldybikes4 жыл бұрын
12:40 that was oddly specific
@gvtrivia67808 ай бұрын
dude, your video is the funniest yet best of all out there addressing this thing. thanks
@steveindorset4 жыл бұрын
.....rarer than men wearing Rafa that don’t jump red lights!🚦 Really made me burst out laughing!!! 😆😆😆👍👍👍👍
@gregstevenson74014 жыл бұрын
I'm one. I see it all the time.
@carlossorianodomingo39873 жыл бұрын
I see that thing isn't happening only in Spain...
@JohnLemieux Жыл бұрын
Red lights are for motor vehicles. If there’s no cross traffic (and I can clearly see that’s the case) I’m not coming to a full stop.
@marcdaniels90797 ай бұрын
@@JohnLemieux And you are why car drivers hate cyclists. Well done and thanks 😮
@Elias-iq2sc4 жыл бұрын
Tbh this was the best video introduction ever
@TheImprobableIronman4 жыл бұрын
Loving your work sir. Laughed out loud about your observation that, "If I was a professional rider, I probably wouldn't have chosen the cheapest wheels, bottom bracket and bearings that I could possibly find!".
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Maybe there is a gap in the professional riding scene for a bargain bucket race team!
@TheImprobableIronman4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. And it would be so funny so see one of the bigger teams struggling to keep up with them. :-)
@anserrizvi33044 жыл бұрын
@@TraceVelo Team Trace! With Ali Express as the headline sponsor! 😂 😂 😂
@larisonjohnson4 жыл бұрын
Luke, throwing out the zingers...I like it! Rafa red light jumpers! 🤣🤣🤣 ...well done. I felt that coffee shop story down to my toes. Love the tech however. Thought about it in the past but for a few watts, not sure it’s worth the AliExpress risk. I’ll be waiting to see how yours gets on.
@davidzimmerman77707 ай бұрын
I put mine on the other day on my 105 group it's awesome how smooth and quiet my bike has become.
@simonepg619411 ай бұрын
Nice video! the crucial part, like removing the bearing covers, is missing. I tried but couldn't. Do I need a special tool?
@cyclingfan73034 жыл бұрын
Dude, Broadway is waiting for you!
@georgegrant63884 жыл бұрын
It's very likely the 2.5W gains are even less than claimed, I've not seen the test setup they use but the whole 'chain turning in tighter circles' thing is correct, but it's very dependant on the actual tension in the chain for these losses to actually be meaningful. If you press down on the pedal slightly with your rear brake on, you can still pick the chain off the underside of the cassette/chainring. The tension here is only provided by the derailleur cage torsion spring. So minimal tension in the chain, so minimal losses from the chain friction (minimal is orders of magnitude lower than 2.5W). Chain tension is a thing from 9-12 o'clock on the cassette and the opposite on the chainring. Bearing drag isn't really a thing that can be reduced that much on bikes due to the speeds involved, the difference in rotational speed between the jockey wheels is minimal and the drag is already low. Most of the test data and research for this thing is focused on gearboxes with speeds in the 1k+ rpm. And I'll leave you with some food for thought.... If chain tension losses from tight circles are a thing (which they are, elite track cyclists use 16T+ cogs for a reason), then why is there a push to use 9T and 10T cassettes on 1x systems, it doesn't make sense!
@kerem_altun7322 жыл бұрын
I agree with you
@deskelly93134 жыл бұрын
$1200 just for the cage is literally insane. Apple and audiophiles come to mind. Aliexpress is awesome
@airwilliam244 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to be a budget audiophile lol :D? I like headphones a lot but I don't spend more than like $200 on them.
@AirwolfCrazy4 жыл бұрын
Have considered putting high quality complete ceramic bearings in the jockey wheels? Also, could a rubber gasket ring be put between that cover plate and the bearing to seal it against wet getting into the bearing?
@jaro69854 жыл бұрын
Rubber gasket would cause enough drag to defeat the purpose of using ceramic bearings. He could buy normal sealed ceramic bearings, as you say, and install those. But a bicycle in wet muddy environment is really not the place to use ceramic bearings. A good name brand set of 689-2RS ceramics is in the $50+ range anyway.
@AirwolfCrazy4 жыл бұрын
@@jaro6985 I was not suggesting adding the gasket over the ball bearings but along the perimeter of the cap that covers them. Regardless, higher quality and sealed bearings would be better.
@jaro69854 жыл бұрын
@@AirwolfCrazy perimeter cap is what I assumed and would result in a similar level of loss. You can get low friction rubber seal (2RU), but, the seal is not as good, its all compromise.
@AirwolfCrazy4 жыл бұрын
Ok, just brainstorming.
@whiskeyromeo4502 жыл бұрын
Hey Luke, love your channel. I am running a KCNC OSPW on an R6800 and I just picked up one like this carbon one for an R8000 derailleur. My chain length is correct for the OSP but my question is can I run an 11-34 cassette now because it makes the cage much longer than the OEM SS cage? Or do I need a goat link to give the derailleur the drop? Just curious what the largest gear you can run with these OSPW. Thanks! Cheers!!
@whiskeyromeo450 Жыл бұрын
I answered my own question and just to give you a update on what I found. I put an OSPW on an R8000 Ultegra derailleur and one of those aluminum 11-34 cassettes that you have tried and had great success! The B screw is almost all in but it does shift beautifully and I get the larger gear range with the OSPW without an extended link. I hope that helps anyone out there that wants to try this combination! Cheers!
@onedelacruz3660 Жыл бұрын
Naice man. Gonna try this on my 105. Just wondering what 11-34 did you install? thanks again
@hervinderpurewal43693 жыл бұрын
luke love your videos makes my day when a new one arrives. awesome.
@joedonnachie42924 жыл бұрын
How are the Elite wheels going? Im looking to get the same but the rim brake version.
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Yeah so the elite wheels are still going strong! Admittedly i have only done a few hundred miles on them so far, but no issues so far!
@cachetrider89703 жыл бұрын
Man that cafe segment at the end really hit home and got me emotional.
@sethleibowitz29063 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke. Do you have to resize/change the chain if you put in an oversized cage?
@mr.on92 жыл бұрын
I think you don't need to?
@glennicol13613 жыл бұрын
I saw that Sensah have have released their own recently on Aliexpress.
@ollieoxley73824 жыл бұрын
How about a review on a set of cheap(-ish) lightweight brake callipers? Something from KCNC or Fouriers? Great video as well mate
@febryanvaldo4 жыл бұрын
KCNC and FOURIERS is no way near cheap. They're expensive.
@ollieoxley73824 жыл бұрын
@@febryanvaldo that’s true when compared to mega low-end callipers like Sora or the cheaper Tektro brakes, but compared to Dura-ace and SRAM red callipers, Fouriers and KCNC CB9 come out lighter and around half the price
@febryanvaldo4 жыл бұрын
@@ollieoxley7382 oh yes, if that's what you mean
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have been on the lookout for some decent lightweight rim bake calipers. But like some of the comments have said, Fouriers and KCNC stuff is still pretty premium for what you get in terms of weight savings over regular calipers. I'll def keep an eye out tho!
@ollieoxley73824 жыл бұрын
@@TraceVelo fair enough mate, been looking to get a pair of the lighter callipers hence the question. Keep up the good work mate, cracking content 👌
@svelobikes90494 жыл бұрын
The best cheap upgrade was when I bought clip-on tri-bars for 30 canadian dollars.
@patsizer35814 жыл бұрын
Yep, definitely the cheapest go faster upgrade...
@davidtydeman14343 жыл бұрын
Love the video presentation as always - there has to be a good reason why Shimano doesn’t offer oversized pulley wheels as standard or as an option
@yurimow4 жыл бұрын
11:27 good to know. the day i'll be able to do 250W i might give them a try
@anaxa48834 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the ltwoo shifter review!
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Literally got them in the post a few days ago, so stay tuned!!!
@primozberlec87592 жыл бұрын
Did you have to add some chain segments. Is the chain length the same?
@onedelacruz3660 Жыл бұрын
Wanted to know too 😊
@peenito4 жыл бұрын
I don't even have gears and I saw it from beginning to end. Great channel!
@MrJay_White2 жыл бұрын
my reason for using these, is they add chain capacity. meaning you dont stress the gears so much on wide range cassettes.
@warreng59634 жыл бұрын
Top class yet again! How are you getting on with those Elite wheels?
@hectorpoh5297 Жыл бұрын
Just came across this video. Would you know what the size reference code is for the bearings? Looking to replace as well. Thanks!
@Gonzo_The_Great4 ай бұрын
689RS.
@tidna334 Жыл бұрын
Hi Luke, do i need to add a few links to the chain to make the chain longer for the pully cage?
@georgewatson31664 жыл бұрын
Sensah Empire 2x12 might be worth a look, if you're feeling frisky. Not too much info on the groupo around online. Great video as always btw.
@TheCup0joe4 жыл бұрын
It’s like you’ve read my mind! I’ve been looking at these!
@martinextejt34533 жыл бұрын
Great to watch until the end. Sure looks great! I'll double down on keeping my chain clean though. Thanks for doing the research.
@daffaabieza19384 жыл бұрын
It’s good to know that your name is as always...... Still, luke
@NewPolishScientist4 жыл бұрын
One day will be Lucas 😅
@gamecat19234 жыл бұрын
Got the same one myself, was cheaper than replacing the standard Ultegra cage after it got a bit bent.
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I mean this is a great point. This is definitely a good candidate for a replacement, considering the cost of geniune Shimano parts!
@iAlfin3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, what is the size/model of the bearings you put on the jockey wheels? tia!
@rachidnord660 Жыл бұрын
did you manage to find the size?
@user-kw3js1xk3l4 жыл бұрын
I'm at work right now and can't watch the video. Is the name still Luke ??
@ridekernow4 жыл бұрын
No, it’s “As Always Luke” now apparently.
@ADCFproductions4 жыл бұрын
@@ridekernow yes i can confirm, his name is as always As Always Luke
@umTeacher014 жыл бұрын
It's Always Luke, indeed
@joshuabuilds30512 жыл бұрын
Marginal Gains is the name of the podcast that got me to start running a waxed drivetrain.
@nachelia4 жыл бұрын
Loved the dark backstory
@aldrinclementina42974 жыл бұрын
I have to be honest. In the beginning I've founded this guy annoying. But after I subscribed and watching more and more of the videos I realized that "As Always Luke" is funny man..lol 😂 thnkx for the video 💪🏾
@bobcr3 жыл бұрын
9:50 but does shift all the way up? It looks kinda tight already in the middle of the sprocket
@TraceVelo3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it does, but admittedly the chain could do with being a bit longer in this video
@TryHardIndustries4 жыл бұрын
Could you just put seals on the ceramic bearings?
@thefrontrangermtb53083 жыл бұрын
I just ran across this vid and had the exact same thought...."dimension-ally identical". Eerr....just pull the seals off and presto. Oh...and put some ceramic bearing grease in there.
@elmerluardo91983 жыл бұрын
@@thefrontrangermtb5308 just what i thought
@47Seagull2 жыл бұрын
I was trying to find just the inner and outer plates for my derailleur because mine have started to rust. Couldn't find them anywhere ended up buying something similar to yours. Question: Did you have to put on a longer chain? 🤔
@TraceVelo2 жыл бұрын
Yeah you basically do. I think in this video I mentioned that you don't have to, and that is sometimes true, but in the vast majority of cases, you will need a few extra links in the chain.
@mwilko794 жыл бұрын
Great video matey...love your energy 👍
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark! Really appreciate it!
@Hertzultra2 жыл бұрын
The CARBON LUBE you have shown us...will this sort of thing be useful for CARBON SEAT POSTS fitted into Ally Frame...?? Mine kept slowly dropping over the course of a ride..back home and raising it again was dissapointing to see carbon seat post all scratched and dulled permanently....as soon as i went back to metal seat post same dimensions...no slip at all...
@edpilling49554 жыл бұрын
Good work! Quality video review as always.
@KevinBaggs Жыл бұрын
I didn't see links for this product or the pulley wheels with the sealed ceramic bearings as I would like to do exactly what you did.
@kieranpstratton4 жыл бұрын
Hey @trace velo love the channel. Just wondering, as the ceramic and aluminium bearings are the same size, could you harvest the seals from the aluminium and put them on the ceramic?
@Whatsthepointingoats4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to an update on the Elite wheels
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Yeah its probably going to be a while until I do a dedicated update on the EliteWheels, but so far so good. Admittedly ive only done a few hundrerd miles on them, but still perfoming great!
@TheBigCheese2334 жыл бұрын
Just watched the pulley wheel video. Im ready for this!!!
@alfrancis27204 жыл бұрын
Waiting for Toseek Integrated Handlebar review😁
@markolazarevic42093 ай бұрын
Is it possible to use the rubber seal from another bearing and put it over the ceramic bearing? As they are the same size (outer diameter), I was wondering if the inner dimensions are the same enabling the ceramic bearing to be closed with a rubber seal?
@SniperSnake50BMG4 жыл бұрын
Please Luke may try using the metallic bearing's seals and put them on the ceramic ones to see if they make the job of sealing completely the bearings!?
@Mrmik30003 жыл бұрын
What bearings did you replace the ceramic bearings with?
@rblaise30313 жыл бұрын
689 2rs
@Mrmik30003 жыл бұрын
@@rblaise3031 Nice one
@sgtsmitherino39043 жыл бұрын
Could you take the seals off the metal bearing racer and put them on the ceramic racers
@jaysonbuenaflor10943 жыл бұрын
Hello there bro. A subscriber here from Taiwan can you tell us what is the size of that bearing you used to replace the stock ceramic bearing.
@TraceVelo3 жыл бұрын
Yeah no probs, so the sealed bearings I replaced them with are 689RS bearings. Hope that helps 😀
@Aspire-to-creativity4 жыл бұрын
you might be able to remove the rubber seals and place them in the ceramic bearings
@ekapris78803 жыл бұрын
Old video but cant you put a sealing on the bearings?
@TraceVelo3 жыл бұрын
Yeah so I tried this, and it totally doesn't work. I think the bearings are larger in diameter than standard steel ones
@johnleironbatac90834 жыл бұрын
I bought the same cable actuated caliper as yours. I wonder how is it performing for you. Cheers man
@matto59493 жыл бұрын
Why you didn't only took the seals from the sealed bearings and putted them on the ceramic bearings?
@parisneto2 жыл бұрын
Hello from a new sub + like fan. I was wondering if you haven’t had any need to increase the chain size ??
@TraceVelo2 жыл бұрын
So actually in this case, it would have been best to increase the chain size slightly. The easiest way would probably be fitting a new chain
@FooFahFoeFum Жыл бұрын
The bolts from the new cage , are they the same length of the OEM Shimano 105. Sometimes the new arrangement, might cause the new cage to be under stress if the thickness of the new bearing is wider or less thick than the OEM. Length of bolts (new vs old) is a tip off that something is not correct. IMO, LARGER PULLEYS PLACES LESS STRESS ON YOUR CHAIN.
@Chickenmusk4 жыл бұрын
I mentioned it before, but is it not possible to pop the seals out of the other bearings and put them in the ceramic bearings?
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Yeah great question. So I actually tried this, and it totally doesn't work. I think the diameter of the ceramic bearings are slightly larger that the regular steel ones, so adding the seals completely jams up the ceramic bearings unfortunately.
@Chickenmusk4 жыл бұрын
@@TraceVelo Doh! You need a friend with a 3d printer..... Maybe they could print some baring covers.
@SaschaN4 жыл бұрын
If someone is curious why they dont add bearing covers -> the covers are the main reason for friction/power loss. I would say you lose more with bad fitted covers instead of that what you get from the ceramic bearings. Also the ceramic bearings doesnt make that much sense if the surface on which they roll are not also ceramic... There is a hambini video about this topic I think ^^
@fredmeredith24524 жыл бұрын
You should try taking the seal of the non ceramic bearing and put them on the ceramic ones. not sure if it would work but worth a go!
@MerlinGreece3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, from my R7000 105, I changed the plastic rollers with the ultegra rollers, they have bearings . I gain 1,5 watts 🙂🙃🙂🙃 with 10 pounds cost.
@mikele22593 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great man 👍 really enjoy them. Please keep it up 💪
@FiveMinuteVelo4 жыл бұрын
An informative and entertaining video again. When you were demonstrating the gear shifting on the trainer, it looks as though you need to do a few extra links in your chain. Did you put any more links in to compensate for the larger jockey wheels?
@Simon_is_not_sure4 жыл бұрын
What a buy😃! How are your elitewheels doing?
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Elite wheels are still going strong! Only about 350 miles on them so far, but loving them!
@brentnearhood88743 жыл бұрын
So does the inside of the chain rubbing on the jockey wheels cause friction? Wouldn't a larger jockey wheel cause more friction?
@miguellorenzoigros67823 жыл бұрын
Trace Velo can you replace those lixada jockey wheels bearing with 689 2rs?
@massimocaradonna38574 жыл бұрын
Did you try seeing if you could just swap the seals not the whole bearing
@MrMikeV4 жыл бұрын
A thought provoking episode. What thought? Did you add any links on the chain?
@TraceVelo4 жыл бұрын
Yeah great question! So no, I actually just kept the same size chain I had on there. It depends on what size cage you were running before, but I had a medium cage on there, and didn't have to change the chain size at all!
@AntonFernandez963 жыл бұрын
So.... is it still good After 5 months using it?
@sonygoup3 жыл бұрын
Fuji notice the Plustek film scanner… do you shoot film also bro?
@MichaelFalcon-g3f2 жыл бұрын
12:44 pretty dark experience. Are people on road bikes so harsh?
@tn92742 жыл бұрын
can you share the replacement bearing number that you used? thanks