Fixing Dead Di2 on this Giant TCR! Full Rebuild & Service! Headset Rust! 2022! Road Bike ASMR!

[@Bikespeeds]

We tolerate no negativity, please stay respectful to everyone in your comments. Thank you as ever🧡⚙️

[@holzmann8443]

I worked at a big shop in Calgary for 15 years. I just wanted to say the service you do puts ours to shame. When bike shops get big, they get sloppy. I'd love to work at a shop like yours where doing things right, instead of hastily is appreciated. Watching your videos I feel like I am again, for the first time, learning how to service a bicycle.

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s really really complimentary thank you🧡

[@coconutman1980]

What I have learned from watching many (if not all of your videos) is the importance of preventative maintenance. I have cycled 2000 miles (commuting) in some of the finest Scottish winter weather (October-March), and from the many aspects you have shown in these videos, I have adopted them into my regular cleaning and maintenance schedule. The bike has not missed a beat and there is no requirement for replacing parts yet as I am able to elongate the life span of the components. Thanks again for the videos that you publish, they help so many of us 🤗

[@richiejames928]

That’s awesome. Just goes to show that keeping the moving bits clean and lightly oiled and they will last a really really long time. doesn’t even take much effort does it 👍🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Well done keeping it mint in those conditions!🧡

[@joroproto]

I wish there was a mechanic like you in my city! Excellent job! 👏

[@cardsfan2397]

For real. I would be comfortable with him working on my bike.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very very kind thank you🧡

[@miguelmurill1]

The problem is not lack of good mechanics. The problem is bad clientele.

[@tomwalsh6774]

Your attention to detail is a privilege to watch. Great work Sir

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you Tom!🧡

[@todddudgeon2320]

Beautiful paint work on this bike. Excellent service as always Lee. Also a well deserved shout out to Simon for his editing and uploading. Thanks for continuing to add the videos to KZbin. All of us here appreciate the time and effort it takes to keep your fans entertained and informed. can’t wait to see you on another road ride of your own. All the best.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Todd the comments make it worth while for both of us 🧡

[@AlexSewell0]

Looks potentially like a heavily used turbo trainer bike with that amount of wear in the headset bearings / corrosion maybe? Beautiful bike / service though as always BikeSpeeds!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support!🧡

[@ThatGuyWearsZebraz]

that makes a lot of sense seeing the headset state

[@ebsalonga]

Agree. The brakes look far less used. Probably didnt spend much time on the road.

[@lancercool1992]

Or the owner just replaced pads himself then realized the bike has more issues than he can fix, seeing how much the cassette is worn

[@PurelySnype]

😮😮😅 0:55 ​@@Bikespeeds

[@romanlf5620]

Fortunatly for the headset bearing maintenance, the cables were not integrated ! Interesting work to follow

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes! It’s far better for maintenance🧡

[@hennings3938]

Holy shmoly. It didn't look too bad in the beginning, but the headset bearings, cassette and chain showed an other side. I bet it feels way better know for the rider. Great work as always. Greetings from Germany

[@Bikespeeds]

This bike deserved some new parts after that level of mileage!🧡🇩🇪

[@ramsden35]

Mesmerising watching. I love the care and professionalism.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you!🧡⚙️

[@evanjohn503]

the best thing when you know your bike has been overdue for a service and its done right is you get your bike back and it rides like a new bike. You then promise yourself to keep it up to date as this feels brilliant - BUT DO YOU? cheers

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol!🧡⚙️

[@ajfrog699]

That colourway, love the fade and great job on the service. Before and afters you could see the pop of the frame too. Great job as always Lee and Simon 🎉

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you thank you!🧡⚙️

[@M.S777-M.S]

Love the pointing at the stickers part .

[@scottbrown173]

Beautiful bike! Obviously well ridden. You guys just keep giving well used bikes more life and enjoyment for their owners. Tip of the hat to you gentlemen!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Scott!🧡

[@markwalker9147]

What a fantastic bike, great to see a well used bike rather than a dusty shed rebuild. Great job as always…

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much for the support mark!🧡

[@johndef5075]

My friends di2 completely bricked. Shimano support was no help. We took it to lbs where he bought it to fix. Shop was closed. Took bike back home and put it in stand. Inexplicably it was now working fine.

[@s23bho38]

You probably saved this rider’s life with this service. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@KarlosEPM]

Great service on a lovely bicycle. Being on a vertical axis, headset bearing tend to suffer disproportionately in rainy weather. It's not uncommon to find them in this state. Thanks for these videos, it's always a high point of my week. Cheers! 🚲

[@LukeRichardson1981]

I ride in the rain quite a bit and I've never seen headset bearings even close to as bad as this. Shocking the state they were in.

[@KarlosEPM]

@@LukeRichardson1981 I've found it happens on bikes that "sleep outside", exposed to the weather. Regularly on plain cup and cone bearings, but once or twice on "sealed cartridge". My experience anyway.

[@buddydawg4850]

Most probably sweat from a whole winter on the turbo ?

[@Bikespeeds]

We find this to be common🧡

[@jamescalvert1ify]

Im interested in the 'this bike will now do thousands of miles' comments that you often make Lee. Had this bike literally done thousands of miles to get into this state of wear? I ask as my (mountain) bike has probably done roughly a thousand miles, 70% on the road. Ive made some elective changes in that time but ive replaced all the cables, two sets of bottom bracket bearings, chain, cassette, 3x brake pads, one rota, headset bearings, a jocky wheel, a front derailleur. Basically a new bike 😅 Keep up the good work, i always enjoy watching.

[@Bikespeeds]

These are often 1000 miler bikes, we have a very strong road biking scene locally where everyone rides hard!🧡

[@DeanPattrick]

Another superb service. The rider will enjoy riding that TCR afer sorting out those issues 😎🇫🇮

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Downtube shifter crew in da house.

[@e_n1984]

Nice job sir, i actually had the same headset bearings they split and little rusty i take it to my local dealer he said i have to wait 1 month for them to arrive, then i checked Ali express and found a good quality ones for Les than what he going to charge me i ordered it and fit it my self today after your video so thanks for the help to do it the right way.

[@ALeagueMan]

How does a bike shop tell a customer it's a one month wait for headset bearings? Sounds like he doesn't want to be in business.

[@johnstrac]

I got caught out on my Di2 bike when I foolishly assumed that a new bike would have had a fully charged battery ! All sorted now and I monitor it religiously. Good job on the TCR.

[@Bikespeeds]

Could’ve been a slow ride home depending on your chosen gear!

[@johnstrac]

@@Bikespeeds not bad, I was only 3 miles out.

[@johnstrac]

@@Tarmaccyclocross really ? I can't fault the system, it was the set up that was wrong.

[@DerRofflers]

I also got a rusty ring on the back. Great job with the bike as always, gives me a bit of a guilty conscience regarding my own bike maintenance

[@Bikespeeds]

Ride it! That’s the main thing and maintain it where you can but ride it!🧡⚙️

[@charlesevans9712]

I learn so much from your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@FabioGodinho-pu9hm]

Perfect job. Congratulations from Brazil.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡🇧🇷

[@grncwby]

Literally my favorite channel

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you!🧡⚙️

[@davidlutan7727]

Brilliant Service. Really interesting were the state of the headset bearings, bit of a mystery. Thanks for the video.

[@Bikespeeds]

We see this as a common problem on giants who knows why!🧡

[@brianpurcell9058]

Nice job as always guys ! Beautiful looking bike 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Brian!🧡

[@mlotens1976]

Fine bike, great service. Do you still have info on general total torque settings on your site. I couldn't find them 😉...

[@Bikespeeds]

Unfortunately this went a while ago! We like to be an entertainment channel rather than a how to channel!🧡⚙️

[@DerAngriff]

Is that a Rolex Datejust on the wrist of the horologist? Snapon tools and a Rolex. Yew! Another great video btw. Not only relaxing but educational.

[@Hippiehansie]

I also have this bike, a wonderful bike! What surprises me is that I see GP5000TL on the SLR1 rim. I only use the GP5000 str because, according to Giant, it is the only one of the 5000 series that can be used on hookless rims. I was just wondering if the user has ever had problems with the regular GP 5000 TL.

[@ddniUK]

Good spot. Worth the shop following up on that before those mountain descents…

[@stan4902]

The new chain and casette lookin sleek

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@sirpatrickbikes]

Great video and service, you opened my eyes. What a pain Di2 is? I'll stick with my 20 year old Dura Ace that has barely been serviced and works perfectly. I like how you removed the bottle cage bolts. I've never done that and they are now seized, so I repaired the broken plastic bottle cage with a zip tie.

[@Bikespeeds]

Seized accessory bolts is a nightmare, always lubricate them as soon as you can!🧡

[@Countrystock]

Lovely bike made back to how it should be. Your last 2 video's have been fantastic 👍🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you! We were very happy with them! We appreciate all your comments each week🧡

[@cityslacker6221]

beautiful service of a gorgeous bike.

[@bikenutben]

Tan wall tyres- love it! ❤

[@Bikespeeds]

As do we!🧡⚙️

[@danvanhoose6783]

Very good video.need to get my old bike back out.

[@Paul-of2yq]

Got my order from you a few weeks ago -lovely 👍 Will get my lubes etc from you guys in future great to support bike shops like yourselves.

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s great thank you Paul it’s a real help 🧡⚙️

[@ArsonHammockHanger]

Look at the way you put wheels back on! Magic!! 🪄

[@Bikespeeds]

Movie magic!🧡⚙️

[@jyfortin]

Clean service for a good bike! Maybe the bearings at the bottom of the steering tube should be conical. It seems there was no sealing.

[@alistairmacfadyen9365]

Perfect, if only I had a dealer as diligent as you are with customer bikes.

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind!🧡

[@CyclingwithVovo]

Excellent work!!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much 🧡

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

beautiful paint on that Giant

[@Bikespeeds]

It was unique!🧡

[@jarrahfitzgerald2752]

Great work. I recently received a new bike (Giant) as an insurance replacement for a stolen bike. I was really disappointed with the quality of the build up. The mechanics also laid the bike down on the rear mech just before giving it to me, which took a strip of paint off the corner. I dont feel the shifting has been right since day 1, which is very disappointing, as it's di2, but certainly no better than the 10yo 10speed it replaced, as i serviced the old one myself. I wish there was a quality shop I could trust here in Melbourne, Australia. The UK seems to still have people who care about the quality of service they provide.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

if they laid the bike down on the rear mech side then it's possible that the gear hanger is bent. another common thing shops miss when building up a bike is the rear derailleur B screw. If your rear mech's top jockey wheel looks too far away from the cassette when the chain is in the smallest sprocket, try adjusting that screw. loads of info / vids on YT on how to do it

[@Bikespeeds]

That sounds like bad service!🧡

[@P6_7R_Nick]

You don't want a rusty ring, it's an awful symptom to have 🤣 Just ordered a couple of sets of detailing brushes. Hope this helps keep the videos rolling, it'll definatley help my steel horse minty clean 😁🤙👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you for the order it really helps keep the lights on!🧡⚙️

[@sbaddison]

Another fantastic job👍🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you again and again🧡

[@_J.F_]

A lovely bike and seemingly well looked after too. Makes me wonder what caused that bad corrosion to the headset bearings and if it could perhaps be the use of a pressure washer?

[@Bikespeeds]

Who knows, there is so much wet wether in the UK it’s par for the course if you want to ride in winter! Thanks for watching 🧡

[@MattRose30000]

Others suggested sweat from being on a turbo trainer. Definitely plausible. If you rode your bike indoors for the winter months, disassembly of the headset is a must imho.

[@Eric_Img]

very nice vid! So awesome to see this bike fresh and in a good shape again! How much does the service cost?

[@Lesley_Pokemon]

Giant videos are the best

[@Bikespeeds]

Hopefully more soon!🧡

[@simonjenkinson8537]

Beautiful bike!

[@christophenglert4831]

Wow, the sound of the headset bearing. On my cube gravel the bottom one has fallen apart after six month, too 😅 but the top one was still fine

[@Bikespeeds]

Nightmare!🧡

[@davet9655]

Cracking video. Excuse my ignorance but I noticed you didn’t check under bar tape for corrosion or use carbon packer paste on the stem?

[@richiejames928]

power meter pedals too. This guys got a serious bike here!

[@Bikespeeds]

Lovely bike with plenty of miles on!🧡

[@Paul-of2yq]

Top job by the way as always 😊

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you as always 🧡

[@xiaomengsu6006]

I noticed that the wheels are Giant SLR hookless ones, and the tyres seem to be GP5000 clinchers. Normally only tubeless tyres could be used on hookless rims and clinchers may cause potential risk or failure. Not sure if this is actually the case as the customer may or may not be aware of this. I previously run the GP5000 clinchers on those Giant wheels (with inner tubes) without any aware and has no problems but in theory should not do this for safety reason

[@Nick-lm9hg]

Stunning bike

[@gregkane8635]

Great work as usual. Identical bike bar sram force. I’d the same issue with headset bearings could giant possibly use crap grease or not enough?

[@Bikespeeds]

There could be a lot of reasons but we see the same problem on giants maybe once a month!🧡

[@dmlopezleon]

Según las instrucciones de la batería el conector del centro debe ir conectado a uno de los cambios para el buen funcionamiento del conjunto.

[@hangrytim]

Another great video guys. Bike looking the Daddy now 👌.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@CS-ep3ku]

Man I love these videos. Thank you so much for continuing to upload! Did you ever find out what the tape around the seatpost was for?

[@Bikespeeds]

This was for the rider to keep his saddle height consistent 🧡

[@CS-ep3ku]

@@Bikespeeds Ahh I see. Thanks for the reply!

[@L333ENG]

Great video

[@newtonuk]

When you've sprayed bike cleaner on the frame, what "soapy water" do you use to wash it with the big softie brush? Is it a bike specific shampoo?

[@Bikespeeds]

No it isn’t. We use autoglym but any washing up liquid is good enough 🧡

[@shetho1]

I love watching bike speeds the transformation on the bikes is truly amazing and it's good how you pick everything up I have been watching for about a year now and went back to some of the other videos aswell I allways learn something the other thing I have noticed it it is mainly aimed towards road bikes and only a cuple of mountain bikes are you going to be doing more mountain bikes

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for supporting the channel for so long, we really appreciate it. We don’t see many mountain bikes in our shop, we live in a near flat area and have one mountain bike specialist that services the local scene 🧡

[@SoundOfWind]

Great job, well done! Please, could you tell me, why are you referring to DI2 chain instead of just number of speed on the bike? DI2 or mechanical groupset would not make a difference to the wear of chain, would it? A chain needs to be replaced when it has stretched by a significant amount - 0.5 per cent stretch is the usual threshold for 11- or 12-speed chains, while 10-speed or under chains are generally deemed fine to 0.75 per cent stretch. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks

[@caseypleasant1922]

I guarantee you that the owner fell in love with that bike all over again as soon as they picked it up

[@andrewshore9709]

Could I ask which foam wash you wash the frame down with please. Again great content, love the attention to detail 👊

[@Bikespeeds]

This is an autoglym foam wash🧡

[@karlschleifenbaum5793]

Can you provide a torque sheet for the most common components? In the shop if you want. Would be brill

[@OutThere42]

Are there common torque settings for the common components? I found the torque settings for my bike in the back of the owners manual (believe it or not I looked), but I’m new to this and learning a lot from this channel

[@NickJames-vh7dl]

Nice looking bike, My DI2 battery went with any warning on lumpy ride , i liked the trouble shooting part to make sure it wasn't a broken wire.

[@Bikespeeds]

Hopefully it wasn’t a long ride home! That’s a pain🧡

[@jonathantyler7327]

Thanks for another brilliant video. Are there standard torque settings for say the shifters and chainset for example? It would be great if you could tell us what torque you are setting them to. Keep making the videos. These really are the very best. 🎉

[@Bikespeeds]

Hi Jonathan. It’s a long winded answer but we do not claim to be a how to channel! We’ve made videos for over 3 years now and really never wanted to make years and years of how to videos, our passion lies in entertaining people so we just over view our service for people to enjoy as that’s what we enjoy 🧡

[@hilmizanramli5592]

How do you remove peel off/corroded rear brake calipers?

[@ozpetale9067]

When you put seatpost back in frame is it advisable to use some carbon paste ./grease .cheers for videos..

[@Bikespeeds]

It can be controversial to use it and controversial not to depending on who you ask, we say neither help or hurt🧡

[@MAGAmaniac1000]

Never seen a cassette that worn out on such a new bike

[@Bikespeeds]

Hard riding!🧡

[@rizwanhameed8869]

Love the videos! What do you do with the used microfibres, machine wash on cold/30 I assume? Grouped by use (e.g. oily, degreaser, dirty)?

[@Bikespeeds]

Exactly🧡

[@SuperDrewsboy]

I would never let my 2022 TCR get in this condition !

[@Bikespeeds]

This one was ridden well!🧡

[@xMrsmileyfacex]

Shimano Di2 systems have been out for over a decade now. If you had to put a number or percentage on it how many bikes come in with dead, non updated firmware, or just plain busted systems. I have likened the cableless system the same way I view electric cars. I prefer using cables for my bike components and a gasoline engine for my automobile.

[@Bikespeeds]

We are with you completely!🧡

[@Don19762]

Hi Lee! Silly question, but do you use new microfiber cloths for every restoration/service you do? I got one which turns really black and after washing it still does not look clean at all. Thank you 😊

[@Bikespeeds]

We do use new, it is expensive but seems the best option, however we use greasy or “used” rags on and on and only fresh ones for polishing and buffing🧡🧡

[@gordonwebster3809]

good job nice colour,

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Gordon!🧡⚙️

[@PhilDiasPJD]

No criticism but was the reason the headset was in such a poor condition because the owner of the bike had kept up the washing but the headset bearings had lost all their grease and it wasn't reapplied between washes enough? I must say I do love your channel. It's really got me into being very meticulous with my own bike cleaning and maintenance to the point where it very satisfying to strip components down, clean and regrease. 😊

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes it’s often caused due to a pressure washer 🧡

[@alannorman1773]

Another cracking job, great to see. I’m amazed that the owner allowed the bike to get to this state.

[@Bikespeeds]

This bike was in good condition, regularly serviced by us🧡

[@FlourescentPotato]

What state? It was a well ridden bike being taken care of, no idea why people get so precious

[@alannorman1773]

@@FlourescentPotato headset bearings could have been remedied long before they developed so much crud. I just think that if you spend so much on such a lovely bike it might be worth being a bit more proactive with its care that’s all.

[@vonZeidnerwald]

How much does this type of service cost? Thank you!

[@grahambell9831]

Another superb service and the TCR transformed to a new look bike 👌.......as part of the service guys, when it comes to replacing chains: do you remove the factory grease, get the chain clean and then apply the rollers a suitable lubricant?

[@Bikespeeds]

The chains we use in general actually come on a commercial sized roll unoiled so we do oil them ourselves 🧡

[@grahambell9831]

@Bikespeeds thanks for the reply : It's great when you learn something new......a fact that I never knew ! Going to watch the 15-mile bike ride 👌 ......Have a great weekend !

[@michaelwatters5600]

You guys do a great detail on a bike, I would feel guilty riding it afterwards.

[@Bikespeeds]

🧡⚙️

[@zanixxg]

You can try liquid sosa to clean rotors. Works perfectly everytime for me.

[@zanixxg]

Don't put the rotor under for too long, 15-30 seconds is fine or you can just apply liquid sosa and just brush it,

[@Nick-lm9hg]

Did you find out the purpose of the tape on the seat tube?

[@Bikespeeds]

This was to keep his saddle height the same 🧡

[@Nick-lm9hg]

@@Bikespeeds he didn't trust you (or himself!)

[@jeroenjeroenjeroenbb]

great video, thanks

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support!🧡

[@trevekneebone369]

Will the pads & rotors need bedding-in after you sanded the rotors?

[@Bikespeeds]

No🧡

[@oheso]

Another gorgeous service. The chain and cog wear show the customer has really put on some miles in the past two years, but that doesn't explain the headset condition! Any clues what might have caused that?

[@Bikespeeds]

We see it often and still haven’t managed to figure out just where it’s coming from!🧡

[@MdBoj-n2v]

excellent

[@brighta7815]

I love these videos... Cos most of the things I do on my bike today, I learnt it from you... Thanks for the videos... And please I'd love for you to start wearing a latex gloves while handling these bikes... Thanks

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for all the support!🧡

[@jackroutledge352]

The thing that always concerns me about electronic group sets, is what happens when they decide to discontinue the battery? Eventually it'll die, and the odds of getting a compatible 3rd party battery pack aren't great. I don't want to have to throw away a bike because of a bad battery.

[@samblenkharn8099]

Yeah not to be a luddite but I find them dismaying from an environmental point of view. The embodied energy and resources (rare earth metals) required for a battery shifting system, considerably exceed what's required for an orthodox cable-actuated system. I imagine that it's easier to push/pull the shifter on a battery system, which could be enabling for people with problems with their hands e.g arthritis. Otherwise I'd prefer people not to be seduced by what is otherwise a higher-environmental-impact product. Great service as always Bikespeeds. Unmatchable care and attention 👌🏻

[@richiejames928]

This is nothing to worry about. shimano will never stop making a battery that powers the entire range of groupsets. Think about that. we have di2 at 105 level. in less than 10 years it will be at every level. and when there’s a bigger market for third party batteries then a company will produce them. after all they are just lithium battery’s like every other.

[@tobznoobs]

I see you just wash the handlebar directly with its bar tape, is it OK? I have done it as well recently the past few months of watching the channel. I'm only gonna remove the bar tape if I'm replacing it?

[@Bikespeeds]

It’s not a problem as a one off 🧡⚙️

[@sugarcyclist6526]

Why you did not short hydrolines ? They are extremely long😮

[@downinla4076]

It’s pretty damning on Shimano that a R8100 battery already needs to be replaced. My R8070 di2 battery is still going strong. Maybe the owner got unlucky with a bad batch.

[@garybird8646]

I was thinking that, kinked or damaged Di2 cables can rapidly drain the battery.

[@jonathantyler7327]

Mine lasted less than a year. I thought it’d be ok in my garage in north wales which generally isn’t cold, more damp. The replacement is now kept in the house until the weather picks up. I was a little disappointed as it’s my first di2 bike. The shifting is 1st class but you need reliability.

[@Bikespeeds]

Hopefully this one is more reliable 🧡

[@MrDiamondDave]

This bike has been on a trainer. A real zwifter

[@ironbull21]

You have missed the steer tube expansion plug when putting the stem and finish off the front part.. don’t think that’s a safe practice??

[@Bikespeeds]

That is in the forks 🧡

[@bikingchupei2447]

0:32 i have the same frame design TCR(same down tube hole cutout for mechanical shifting etc) except mine is 11 speed 105 mechanical, currently thinking about upgrading to di2, some questions in advance, do you think the right hand side brake hose is left a bit too long on this bike, or even the left hand side too?

[@montrose252]

That's why I have remained on mechanical shifiting

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

superb overhaul 👌hope you X rayed the chainset 🥴

[@Bikespeeds]

This one passed its inspection!🧡

[@my_negative_world]

Maybe you could do a Triban 100. It would be interesting to see a cheap bike being fixed up.

[@Bikespeeds]

If we get one in we will🧡