Fixing Quality Control Problems on this Cannondale Optimo! Full Service! Destroyed Road Bike Rebuild

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In todays episode we service this Cannondale Optimo along with fitting a new brake cable. We completely transform the braking with one simple fix!
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[@LTBlightthebeam]

What a joy to work on a rim brake, non-electronic, exposed cable bike.

[@yonglingng5640]

Always a piece of cake to work on 👌, assuming nothing is seized or in horrible condition.

[@yukiko_5051]

Just bought said rim brake and mechanical groupset bike today. Couldn't be happier

[@Bikespeeds]

Agreed🧡🧡

[@sicks6six]

what a great looking bike, no carbon fibre wheels, no electric power, just a good old-fashioned bike as we all had back in the day, bikes are freedom, it's the first thing that takes you on adventures when you get one for Xmas as a kid, It's like a man getting an expedition vehicle, same effect,

[@Bikespeeds]

Agreed agreed agreed!🧡

[@dgillies5420]

Its a terrible bike with a throwaway aluminum frame! 10Y of stress cycles everyday and the owner will have to toss it when it gets stress cracks!

[@MX5Fanatic]

Some people might like to watch Gee Milner put together the latest and greatest and very expensive bikes, but me I much rather watch you service and restore the bikes that enter your shop. The care and attention you show to the bikes that come into your shop are the touches that I really enjoy.

[@SayMcGillicuddy]

I'm guessing this is a 2015 or so, specced to come in under £1k and therefore a bike-to-work bike. Amazing what that sort of money bought then, a really solid performer. Not normally one for a green bike, but this one is a beauty. Thanks, as ever, for the immaculate work.

[@bikingchupei2447]

checked the Giant website here in Taiwan, for under £1k you could buy a Giant CONTEND SL DISC 1, aluminum frame, carbon fork, disc brake, 105 components but crank downgraded to non series FC-RS520.

[@yonglingng5640]

Cannondales look best in green, even if there's only a bit of it.

[@FlourescentPotato]

Considering inflation, you can get a Contend AR from Giant today for £1150 with disc brakes, tiagra crank and carbon fork. Bikes are still affordable, it's just that inflation has gone mad and UK incomes have stagnated

[@Bikespeeds]

🧡🧡

[@paulh262]

I have this bike. 2019 - £700. 😊

[@ilovephotography1254]

It would be fun to see a video of the owners reactions when the come to collect the bike.

[@stevenss8070]

You sound sick. Get well soon. Happy new year from Switzerland

[@Bikespeeds]

I am now well! Thanks for all the support 🇨🇭🧡

[@KurtisPape]

I service my own bike like this all the time but this video was still very satisfying to watch 😊 good to see parts restored rather than binned.

[@Bikespeeds]

That’s our philosophy 🧡

[@DeanPattrick]

Time and time again you demonstrate how even the simplest of services can really make a huge difference to the look and ride of the bike 😎🇫🇮

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Dean! Hope the giants are treating you well🧡

[@DeanPattrick]

@@Bikespeeds they are hold up for the winter, we've had so much snow, it's tough to get out. We had another 20cm of fresh snow today. I've got my Cannondale Slice set up on Swift for the winter 😎🇫🇮

[@Bikespeeds]

@DeanPattrick we actually had snow today also! About 1cm!😂

[@chizborgr]

i have the same bike, the rear break cable tension plagued me for years, thanks fo this!

[@Bikespeeds]

Seems very common!🧡

[@drevo50]

Brilliant restoration - I'd have unnecessarily scrapped a chain and cassette in that condition!

[@Bikespeeds]

We managed to revive this one!🧡

[@daveladdie3614]

Attention to detail even on a basic service, top notch , sign of a true professional . ( I thought those days had long gone ).

[@yonglingng5640]

Good mechanics still exist, the only problem is where to find them.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Dave!🧡

[@user-mk4kk3hh8o]

綺麗に整備されるのは見ていて気持ちいいですね😊

[@terryrawlinson-uj5en]

Another night and day reveal it’s those little attention to details I like

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Terry, glad to hear it🧡

[@bevosully]

sounding a bit raspy there mate, hope you're in good health :) Thanks for the great vid as always!

[@Bikespeeds]

I’m all sorted and hopefully back at 8pm tonight! Thanks for the support 🧡

[@oreocarlton3343]

That era cannondales are legendary

[@Bikespeeds]

Agreed 🧡

[@MxCraven]

Can you do a bit more of an indepth on how you wash a bike? I can't seem to get the mix of water you use to have it clean, but not dripping (and usually end up filling a bucket just to get it to work). It'd also be interesting to hear what parts you focus on, and where people often miss while cleaning. Thanks for the vids!

[@Bikespeeds]

Only just doing a catch-up in the comments so maybe we’ll mention it in the next video we film which will be a few videos from now, the pre spray soap helps a lot, that’s autoglym snow foam🧡

[@chadbarbaro]

just clean the bike with soap and water! ever taken a shower? it's basic

[@DeathScy7he]

Mega job!, looks like it came right out of the factory!.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@SegnorRoboto]

As always, good job 👌

[@cal5566]

This bike looks it's being used well

[@jeffhammond8969]

For a basic service, those was a great transformation!

[@Bikespeeds]

Certainly a satisfying transformation, thanks for watching 🧡

[@mr.cyberpolatouche3398]

Astonishing work!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡⚙️

[@chinov2933]

well done!!!!!!!

[@johnstrac]

Loving it as always.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you John!🧡

[@kevinborovsky3558]

Another top drawer job guys. As always enjoyed the video and the end results. Still waiting for the Toronto satellite store to open. Cheers

[@Bikespeeds]

Lol we’re just trying to pay our bills here first!🧡

[@brianpurcell9058]

Quality as always guys 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you thank you!🧡⚙️

[@chanzdad]

Before and after on the chainset and chain was like ....day and night. Gosh. The bike would be lovely to ride post service and like new bike feel too. Cool

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching and enjoying!🧡

[@elmo575]

Top quality work as always

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you very much!🧡

[@darrengarvie8832]

Excellent job as always

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for the support Darren🧡⚙️

[@martynstokes9289]

Great to see the amazing work you guys do 😊

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Martyn🧡

[@davidlutan7727]

What a beauty, thanks for the share

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching and supporting!🧡⚙️

[@samblenkharn8099]

Loving your work. Top job on that tight cable lug! 👌🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Amazing the knock on effect it can have 🧡

[@nandafirmansyah5026]

What a joy to watch fantastic work sir🫡

[@Bikespeeds]

Very kind thank you!🧡

[@Tom_J23]

Great video!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Tom!🧡

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

The colour of the bike definitely made the cleaning process look a million dollars with the before and after shots. Always a great watch and easy to follow. Thanks once again Bikespeeds 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

Yes we love to get a coloured bike in now for that reason!🧡⚙️

[@onegrapefruitlover]

What a dramatic improvement. Love the video as always! Happy new year!

[@Bikespeeds]

Happy belated new year! Thanks very much for your support 🧡⚙️

[@mikedaugherty53]

Sharp looking bike!

[@jrother]

Wonderful attention to detail, as always.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for all the support🧡

[@BarryJones-wt3et]

Another great video. Happy new year 🎉. You sound like you have a cold. Hope you are feeling better soon.

[@Bikespeeds]

I am better and hopefully back with a video within the hour!🧡

[@stickmenkissarmy6907]

Nice work on the cannondale 🎉🎉🎉

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you very much!🧡⚙️

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Another good job, thank you.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Andrew!🧡

[@StanicEnemy]

Amazing video sir.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much!🧡

[@silvanaabela9803]

It would be so cool to see this where you work ...perhaps a shop tour? Thanks for your videos I throughly enjoy each one

[@viviennepatterson5950]

Really enjoyed this video. What a difference to the bike! Your attention to detail is incredible. Happy New Year from NZ

[@Bikespeeds]

Happy belated new years! Thanks for watching🧡

[@tinniswood2577]

Some nice touches as always.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Tinnis as always! We really appreciate all the support 🧡

[@sakajungle]

Dear Lee, nice service as aways! Cheers from Brazil.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much Saka glad you enjoyed it!🧡⚙️

[@paulburns3016]

Oh dear happy new year guys hope it a good year

[@Bikespeeds]

Happy belated new years Paul! Thanks again🧡

[@johnmorrissey41]

Top job, that is.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@Mr229357]

Beautiful work on a nice bike 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!!🧡⚙️

[@stiegerf]

Fantastic

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@Fallington]

She cleaned up well! Very satisfying 👌🏻

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡⚙️

[@vitoonto]

Excellent work as usual. The bike turned out beautiful! Also, the pegboard looks so much better with some product on it!!

[@Bikespeeds]

We had to wait months and months for them! It’s all now finally finished 🧡

[@KarlosEPM]

A good refreshing for this bike. The rider will feel a dramatic improvement in performance. Happy new year! 🎅🏼🚲

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you Karlos!🧡⚙️

[@Traildude193]

Another top-notch service what an incredible transformation.

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks very much for all the support🧡

[@Doctor-yr3uy]

Thank you

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡⚙️

[@xxrodneyxx]

A1 service from A1 shoppe! Thank you Simon and Lee!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Rodney!🧡⚙️

[@muratcanarasan2629]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!🙏 From your voice, I got the impression that you are sick haha Excellent work as always, that cable issue was quite interesting 👍

[@Bikespeeds]

I’m all sorted and hopefully back at 8pm tonight! Thanks for the support 🧡

[@andrewgilhespie2803]

You are sounding a bit rough Lee, lots of Lurgy going around. Thanks for powering through and getting another video out, happy new year to you both.

[@Bikespeeds]

Had to stop for a few coughing fits in this one! Back tonight if all goes to plan🧡

[@ajfrog699]

So inspiring to see what you can do with a bike that might have been put away because of a bit of rust. Great job yet again. Like new 🎉

[@Bikespeeds]

There’s always a gem to be uncovered! Most of the time lol🧡

[@ajfrog699]

@@Bikespeeds couldn't agree more and really inspiring for so many especially in a throw away society

[@WhiteMFingRabbit]

This must be the first ever CAAD Optimo that came in without the Cones on the back wheel loose, and on the front wheel completely dry))) That rear brake cable issue is so ridiculously common on these frames...

[@Bikespeeds]

We were nervous to touch the frame but have since found out that it’s a common issue!🧡

[@mrowczak1900]

I Hade same one on my stand few months ago. My client, ordered group set upgrade to new 11s105. Quite lovely bicycle.

[@Bikespeeds]

Awesome! Enjoy all your work🧡

[@adredy]

Insane !

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

[@nemanjazdravkovic1564]

How can someone put a bike like this in such bad condition? You have done a great job, congratulations!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

[@StanEby1]

Inspiring!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@mathewrose2951]

Had one of these as a foul-weather bike. I fitted it with my old Dura-Ace 10 speed group set when I upgraded to 11 speed and it made one heck of a bike for a couple of years whenever I didn’t want to put miles on my carbon best bike

[@Bikespeeds]

It’s a very hard wearing bit of kit! Thanks for watching 🧡⚙️

[@Maik1968]

Hello guys: here I am and I wish you all the best for 2024! For you a lot of work in your shop and thereby for us many interesting videos to watch! Greetings from Germany and now I will watch this nighttime show before going to bed (it’s already 11:50 pm in the night) 👍🌞🍀😴😴

[@Bikespeeds]

Happy belated new year 🧡⚙️

[@lukebuckingham9755]

Quick question can you burp bleed a Clark’s clout 1 with a. Funnel ?

[@thefranconian6087]

Fantastic job. The cassette and chain look amazing! How long do you let them sit in the ultrasonic? I recently got one and am playing with the timing. Also love how that lime paint job popped after cleaning. Bravo!

[@Bikespeeds]

Only 15 minutes, good luck with your work!🧡

[@PatMat05]

Get well soon. Hope it didn’t spoil your Xmas and new year.

[@Bikespeeds]

Well again and hopefully back tonight! Thanks for the support🧡

[@NickJames-vh7dl]

Great looking bike, perfect winter bike

[@Bikespeeds]

Cant beat a simple one for winter!🧡

[@yovino4862]

Nice

[@Bikespeeds]

Thank you!🧡

[@jeremycole2036]

I have never once ridden any bike in my 42 years that was this carefully adjusted and tuned

[@skotzan64]

Love to see your work! Especially as someone who does the same kind of work in Germany, Hamburg! 2 Questions i have: How do you operate the Ultrasonic Cleaner? My current way to go is: Filling it up halfway with water, then adding the other half with kettle boiled water (no need to wait for heating), putting the parts with a citrus cleaner/water mix in a zip bag and put that in the US Cleaner. 2. I think it would be very interesting so know what the prices are at the end of the video, so that potential customers know what to expect. I noticed that it sets a hurdle when people have to ask for an offer to see the prices. Cheers!

[@Bikespeeds]

Hi we use a diluted degreaser in the same and put them straight in, we don’t at all share our pricing online. We are a small bike shop that’s services our local community and if our customers want us they know where to find us, these videos are not for advertising in that sense. Thanks very much for watching and good luck with all your work!🧡

[@vathusaytv9404]

still having the issue on rear brake cable on my caad optimo. i'll try this one.. thank you btw what size of file are you using ?

[@Bikespeeds]

I couldn’t tell you the size but tiny, it seemed from the comments that this was infact a common fault and solution🧡

[@ProffessorSeen1]

When you torque up the saddle bolts you’re changing the saddle angle. Do you try to do anything behind the scenes to match the angle that was there before?

[@Bikespeeds]

The bolts should have been torqued originally which is to say they’ve sagged down from where they should be anyway🧡

[@ro63rto]

About time I cleaned and oiled the chain on my MTB. Hardly rode it last year as I was looking after dad. It was stored in the sun lounge (north facing) so no real heat but it's covered in cat fur. What would you suggest I order from your products?

[@Bikespeeds]

We love the big softy brush and live by the sprays day to day, you need some towels with the sprays but may already have those. Big softy for frame, sprays for work, and lubricants for lubricating, that’s almost everything you could ever need 🧡

[@richmond411]

Doesn't the stem bearing have to be adjusted, after all those screws have been loosened at once to align the logos? (no doubt you can easily do that, but it wasn't shown on camera and you say "it takes no time". Hence I'm wondering.)

[@kevinwilleford7876]

What would you have done to remove the non-drive side crank? I have an FSA similar if not the same as that one and the left side crank is seized on and the extractor bolt is not extracting!

[@Bikespeeds]

We would have pressed it out🧡

[@antoniochamorro6794]

Por que no desmonto la estrella, el asiento, el manubrio y las mazas?? O no lo grabo? Saludos desde Mexico.

[@Bikespeeds]

Not required for this customers needs, thanks for the support!🧡🇲🇽

[@bansterref]

Do you use any type of degreser? Also, Is there a website you can recommend to buy old or vintage replacement parts?

[@stuvademakaroner9607]

eBay or local listings obviously

[@matthewbenger8355]

Apart from the tyres looking used, that bike looks brand new after that!

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Matthew!🧡

[@chadbarbaro]

um no that bar tape was gross.

[@user-lx7ld2wi9z]

👍

[@OGWNF]

When you started these videos I remember you doing a lot of chain waxing but haven't seen you do any for a while. Is there any reason? Is it not a service you offer anymore? Are fewer people requesting it?

[@Bikespeeds]

It’s winter! Chain waxing is very seasonal with the upkeep🧡

[@dylancurtis3336]

what degreaser is used in ultra sonic cleaner

[@demonstructie]

Interested in this as well, my degreaser doesn't make rust disappear

[@Bikespeeds]

“No nonsense degreaser”🧡

[@endcensorship874]

Have you considered wearing some nitrile gloves? Saving your skin in the process? I was a bike mechanic back in the day (I still do all my own work on my stuff and friends bikes) and I can't imagine not wearing gloves.

[@wsbygt]

The customer just took a new bike home!

[@JasonShinks]

Great to see what a pro can do with an 'every day' kind of bike like this. Be great if you could open a Lancashire branch 🤣

[@Bikespeeds]

Thanks Jason!🧡⚙️

[@Ronin_Texas]

A little bit of Soap, Lube and a whole lot of knoledge. Well Done.

[@Andy-gh9gz]

А как же втулки и каретка? Почему их не перебрали?

[@stupidthings9594]

U could just remove the spoke guards a properly tuned derailleur will not go past the biggest ring on the cassette

[@yonglingng5640]

Maybe the customer didn't want it removed.

[@acckids]

✌️

[@Bikespeeds]

🧡⚙️

[@a1white]

I’ve never heard of the rear brakes being more worn than the front?! That’s so unusual

[@Bikespeeds]

Skidding!🧡

[@Bu-22]

Wow, you even cleaned and put back the dork disc. 😂

[@yonglingng5640]

Probably the customer wanted to keep it?

[@Bikespeeds]

This is the way🧡

[@andreyrozodominguez8050]

💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@abedfo88]

A crime putting the dork disc back on 😂

[@a1white]

When the kid leans to clean their bike and lube the chain then they can remove the dork disc! 😂

[@michaelbonade4667]

God Damn teenagers…. Take care of your shit!

[@nolly485]

Bar tape wrapping was awful.

[@sirpatrickbikes]

I can't believe that owners bring such dirty bikes to your workshop. The least they could do is give their bike a wash.

[@Bikespeeds]

We don’t mind, it makes for great content!🧡

[@chadbarbaro]

i cringed when he reinstalled that plastic cassette ring guard, hate those. they rattle, slip and just suck. not classy or cool.