Dream Road Bike Build // Lava Flow S-Works Tarmac

Hey friends! I'm Eric Lagerstrom, I'm a professional triathlete, and this is my SWORKS Tarmac SL7 build video. Every time I get a new bike, I try to elevate the video that I create to introduce it to the world. It's my favorite thing to create and cycling brings to much joy to my life.
There are hundreds of bike build videos in perfectly lit mechanic shops, and I wanted to mix things up by building a bike in the most beautiful inspiring place possible. Basically bringing a complete bike into this world already in it's natural environment, instead of a sterile garage.
Thanks to Zac Collins for building this time, so I could focus on filming, and to Nick Goldston for flying to Bend to help me get the riding shots.
I hope you enjoy, please hit the like button and subscribe if you did!
Bike: Tarmac SL7
Kit: Sram Red Etap AXS
Wheels: Zipp 454 NSW
Pedals: Time XPRO 15
Saddle: SWORKS Power

[@btmzi55]

Bike build as a spiritual, meditative experience, not just a mechanical exercise. Well done on so many levels.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

🙏 exactly

[@listerraytungala1270]

This made me want to buy a specialized bike. Sponsors are very lucky to have you man. Damn

[@mposh]

This video would have been amazing regardless of bike brand

[@jralicea6299]

Beautiful! With exception of the wheel set, I have the same! Enjoy that baby, treat her well!

[@mycrazymoonshot]

Beautifully and wonderfully made. Well done!

[@ursweidermann]

247 seconds of TTL‘s core. Emotion, aesthetics, thoughtful. So pure.

[@bendardania]

There isn’t a better place for sl8 to be featured than in your channel. I don’t get why they are not providing one already. If you get one, for you or your partner you should build it yourself. This was as a treat to watch. Cheers

[@WellsPetras]

Pope Eric just took us to Mass! LOL that was DOPE.

[@zaccollins]

You’ve got such a vision for videography Eric. A real pleasure to be apart of this. Thanks for everything mate

[@parthmache4733]

Thank you. Speechless after this video.this should be a specialized commercial. Your are just gifted 👌👌

[@rbcism]

Epic! Great lighting can’t imagine how many shoots and how many evenings. Nice job. And Zach looked pretty tough…..

[@mds0611]

Wow. Stunning. Truly.

[@smccallum848]

Bike born in the wild ❤

[@jorgevillavicenciope910]

Awesome video, music, scene. Bike is hot. Merry Christmas guys

[@michaeleagles530]

Super impressive video!

[@MarkPeverett]

Wowza 🙌🏻…such talent 👊🏻

[@patrickryan4444]

So beautiful! Thank you!

[@davidhaythorn5983]

Now watched it three times! Already simply beautiful. So happy to be a small part of this wonderful TTL community. Exceptional Eric. Much love from the UK X

[@kurtjacobs8208]

Loved the ‘bike handover’ scene, exceptionally well done!

[@MarceloG..]

Seriously man... there's nothing out there like your videos!!

[@elizabethhead8534]

So dreamy….stunningly beautiful! Makes me want to ride my bike 😊

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

That’s what I always hope!! ❤️

[@troytalbert5398]

Beautiful...effing beautiful. Thank you Eric, Zach and Nick for this. I'm sure I'll be watching over and over again.

[@juanrafaelvillegas4423]

The fact that a lot of us got chills by watching a bike build and a bike ride, its just simply amazing. You guys are not only incredible athletes but your talent for cinematography, choosing the perfect music and creating emotions are out of this world. TTL fan ALL the way. Cheers.

[@kaynejohns1292]

Don’t ever stop making short films. Woweee!!

[@bw_tri]

As an OG T4 follower, it's been great to follow your journey on/off the race course & as a videographer/storyteller. This video shows exactly what hard work and having a passion for something can lead to. Congrats not only to you, Eric, but to everyone that's supported you on the journey, and big shout out to Zac & Nick on their work with this (& Paula, Ellie & Flynn for supporting it ;) ).

[@kemccorm86]

When you ride away in front of that epic sunset… I got chills. Wow, just wow. 👏

[@davidhaythorn5983]

Absolutely unreal, just when you think Eric has surpassed himself with his beautiful videos, he goes and blows you away even more, what a stunning video, you truly are very gifted Dear Sir, loved it so much, as I do all your work. exceptional as always. Stay safe both see you next week, much love from the UK X

[@HouseOfShanks]

That was pretty dope

[@77zenmotorcyclemeditations30]

So etherial.. so wonderful.. state of the art athletes, state of the art sporting machinery and beautifuly presented.. 🙏🙏

[@CorySlykerman]

Amazing!

[@colinmilky]

Eric does it again ❤❤

[@monicaphillips1567]

Stunning. That brought tears to my eyes. There’s no feeling like new bike day. IYKYK.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

❤️❤️

[@evanmcdermott4543]

Love it! Such beautiful shots! Can't tell whats nicer to look at, the bike or the scenery!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

That was the goal!

[@linamora5819]

Wow!!!! 🤩 how can you get so emotional watching a bike being built? Phenomenal video Eric wow 🤩 amazing 🚴🏻‍♀️🔥❤️

[@tl0zs]

Eric,this is is your best video ever so far! The scenes are amazing and the shots are phenomenal! You are crazy talented in this field! Best!

[@jeffdesanty5753]

I've got 1 word for this Eric - AMAZING!

[@quasimodo931]

Oh man Eric!!!! Absolutely gorgeous Video, so inspiring

[@ejquezad]

This is art. You definitely have a career in this.

[@genevievecourchesne7972]

This was so emotional on different levels. Incredible work as usual! 🤩👏🏻

[@ryancarter4276]

The sidewalk climb from the upper parking lot to the watchtower is rough!!! Damn!!!

[@buildingreno]

I can't believe Eric didn't help clean up or carry out the tools. Unreal! ;p

[@seanvonlost]

That’s was awesome! Honestly the suspense of the impending sunset kept me on edge 😂 “ they’re not gonna make it”😮

[@kcc937]

Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for motivating me to learn more bike mechanics and to do things myself! It’s empowering to do my own tinkering and assuring come race day too- thank you!

[@DavidStearstree-lv6qz]

Eric, you keep spoiling us! Thank you 🙏

[@cdnnurse01]

OMG built/birthed "Born In The Wild" amazing video, love it

[@ScubaStephen0o7]

coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[@user-eu6hf5io6v]

Excellent video, one of the best bike build videos I have seen 👍👏

[@toddkearney6464]

Wow! This is next level. I enjoyed this!

[@davidhuang2007]

So rad!!!! TTL got me out of the house for quick run again . Thanks Eric

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Heck yeah! Love it!

[@gabrielchalut5718]

best triathlon content :)

[@barryfield9300]

Brilliant, already viewed it 5x.

[@pauls7677]

Wow, just wow!!!

[@beatweinmann2589]

Fantastic, love it.

[@jeremylipshy9052]

Better than Slow Burn and now I want to both ride and build a bike!

[@tonitorresibz]

Awesome, great job

[@sandroTXG]

Super cool video! Great job!

[@tarynsp17]

Beautiful piece per usual! Since the lighting was so low, it would've been cool to add a close-up of Zach passing/handing off the bike to Eric after the wide shot, just to really nail that story point, but wearing white shoes was a good call.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

I really thought that shot was going to turn out a lot brighter, but I couldn’t push it as far in post as I’d hoped.

[@bobmorrison347]

Born out of lava 🔥⛰🛐

[@eloyanzola]

ok this wins.

[@etiennechevrier3201]

amazing production Eric!

[@fysh1945]

Three things... How/where can I buy that portable table? New Channel Idea - ASMR Bike Builds. The yellow shoulders on your jersey in the dusk tell me that it truly isn't ALL about the bike, but the bike does matter. Well done!

[@JSSnell01]

Just f’n bad ass!!!

[@reidsund]

Wow

[@bluffcitytri]

Where was this filmed?! I want to live there lol so beautiful

[@scotthorns5576]

Super Cool video! #Specialized has got to love you for this! My next TT bike has UCI legal Specialized TT bike top on my list because of you all. I had a Transition 1 years ago.

[@victorhuang20]

What song is this? Great job with the story telling!

[@andrewehlinger40]

Amazing. What’s this song? So good.

[@nathanenns]

😮

[@ronramos9]

Truly breathtaking. Loved the build, music, tone….everything. Hope this wasn’t the 2nd take, with the first one having Eric crashing after Zac set up the brakes Aussie style. Bike nerd question. So this was a tarmac with gravel tires? Maybe you can speak to this a little on the pod? Did it have gravel gearing?

[@JOTAGOMEZ23]

🤯🤯👌👏👏👏👏

[@ccuellar6212]

#savetherimbrake

[@DerDembo]

Did I just watch Sideshow Bob building a bike?

[@MrAlexLandry]

Great vid! Is the song an original by the TTL Kid?

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

It’s not :( I actually found this perfect song months ago and saved it just for this. More TTL kid features are in the plans though!

[@bretgreenfield9501]

Hmmm, had to watch dream bike build, everyone is entitled to a dream:) even me go doge coin, and don't forget shib coin too,,,my dream is to have a million dollar santa cruz long distance race, and if Eric does not want to race it, he can always flim it, but I do dream he will want to race, go long Eric, as I only have three years left tell I turn 55:) and that's dream time line:)

[@bretzky9261]

LOL

[@johnhunt3076]

While I appreciate the video production, I am not sure why you would want to build anywhere other than your shop or backyard. Too many variables in a bike build. Even with known parts. It looks like you cut the fork and installed tires back at home ;)

[@paula_findlay]

Cause it’s AWESOME

[@reidsund]

I’m on team lava build.

[@heidiluongo4311]

John, you missed the point of the creative thought process behind this, and that for Eric, a bike build is not just a mechanical exercise, but a spiritual, creative, and meditative process. He captures this beauty and relays it to us here.

[@davidhaythorn5983]

Exactly Paula Findlay, because it and you two are awesome much love from the UK X.@@paula_findlay