I Restored and Modernized an Old Carbon Road Bike

[@leew8812]

NO music, no talking shite. Just fixing stuff. Love it

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@ivanklohna]

@@restorationh.i.a7139 Yes, everything was nicely on camera...

[@edwardhakbijl3375]

The sound of the carbon frame I love it

[@OfficiallySnek]

Woah, never seen a video on restoring bikes, very interesting!

[@codewithkolhar3131]

That saddle and pedal killed me.

[@drinkmorecocacola]

its one of the few videos that had a caption that directly responded to my thoughts. i was like "i get the mtb pedals i guess... then the seat and i was like ok no"

[@christophermarshall5765]

No need to explain yourself. You did this to the way you wanted it. If others do not like this, then they need to remember it is YOUR bike, restored & set up to the way YOU want it, not them!! I like what you did. Great job. Looks great.

[@MrChippiechappie]

I dissagree you don't put mtb pedals and an ugly saddle on a bike like that.

[@johnhlee1181]

What a lovely frame. This is a great video to see how carbon frame repairs are done.

[@wouterhiskemuller3090]

Not only a lovely frame but a very good one too. I have one myself and enjoy riding it very much. A good thing to give it a second or even third live!

[@kris4645]

I love the flat bmx pedals!! 😁

[@fennec13]

for a frame insert like you were doing you can just use JB weld - steel stick or something - you can shape in however you like. after sand and paint. Its about the same process you did with your carbon fiber repair - but with a resin putty. and it would yield a nice result - great build - nice to see an old bike updated with more modern components - and I think Tiagra doesn't get enough love it's an amazing groupset.

[@danielmasunungure]

This so awesome..no music..no talking just straight to the point!

[@drinkintea1572]

effort: 10/10 quality: 10/10 sound: 10/10 transitions: yes/10 bike: 100/10 very good video overall 👍

[@najibnajmudin512]

Thanks, finally I know how carbon repairing is done.

[@timtaylor9590]

not exactly

[@VOVAR]

You did a very good job, keep it up. Beautiful result .

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@keithshaffer4377]

I'm a pro bike mechanic, the frame is a Giant. The brake pads are still upside down. Never pull apart a free hub, just replace it.

[@MrChippiechappie]

If it has loose ball bearings and can be taken appart why not?

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

You know that you're deep into the future when you're using phrases like ” old carbon”.

[@Rightwinger1982]

Finally, a bike build where someone uses the correct thread treatment on the bottom bracket.

[@briantruck2284]

Great build

[@coreys9434]

I restored the same bike - 2005 OCR C3. The frame was in good shape but the original 105 drivetrain was shot. Went with a Sora drivetrain and FSA carbon crank from ebay and splurged on Fulcrum racing quattro rims. I didn't think the Shimano brakes were long enough - I guess they are- so went with Tektro long reach. Rides great. Your bike looks great without the graphics, BTW. That might be next.

[@leansos]

that bike should ride like the wind.... love it.. grate job .. EXCELENT VIDEO.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

As usual...you do great work. I am absolutely lost for 30 minutes..

[@hai-hotranphotography1169]

Thanks for the warning not rebuilding the freehub. Nice work!

[@gohalvin97]

awesome stuff you did there, i would totally love to ride it!

[@zimmejoc]

I'd like to see its weight before and after the mods. It doesn't sound like you were going for weight savings, but I still wonder what jumping 16 years into the future can get you in weight savings even if that isn't your goal.

[@thekiltedblacksmith2948]

Good job, only comment I can make is next time use fiberglass packing tape to fix the cables to the handlebars under the bar tape. Electrical tape stretches too much and the glue breaks down with heat.

[@johns3106]

Clever solution for crank extraction using an old Park “universal” tool,

[@iamkailam]

you bring it a new life, so good

[@roydpacar4341]

Cutting cables smoothly, so satisfying.

[@edward113288]

Sounds like Nintendo Switch intro

[@truthseeker8483]

Nice Carbonfibre repair

[@thisisrestoration1983]

Great content again - thank you for sharing your time!

[@farouq1983]

Worth a 1000 new bicycles now. Great job.

[@bongskisalva5365]

Carbon fiber bikes are so delicate but i think you did a good job.

[@dokethebroke7679]

Love the craftmanship, the time put into the bike and the filming and then editing, very nice 👍

[@CaneSugarHD]

Love the bare carbon look.

[@HieronymusAugustus]

Actually bike initially was in pretty good condition

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@nikosnikos9952]

the most unnecesary "repair" i've ever seen in my life...

[@mikuramsay]

nah, it was in pretty good condition, but it definitely needed a service, but id say some of the repairs werent nessasary though, like the carbon repairs.

[@RestorationStation]

Shifters and BB were going bad, I wanted compact drops, and I didn't like the crankset. Also the fork was damaged. Figured I'd just replace the whole groupset instead of putting a new truvativ BB and replacing shifters with 3x9 sora.

[@roydpacar4341]

@@RestorationStation even the top cap before was so annoying haha.

[@luismanrique5373]

good choice og groupset! the new tiegra is pretty good

[@RestorationStation]

I like it a lot. Biggest group set I could fit without buying new wheelsets too

[@tom_barks]

I shuddered when you pulled out the MTB pedals lol...

[@allhailhastur1872]

Him: makes freehub tool. Me: Ashamed that I just hammered mine with a screwdriver.

[@ramezgoldman6590]

this man is doctor of restoration ...

[@janmiguelinocente2392]

Tiagra, my dream groupset for my upcoming road bike build. Great work, I love the touch up and repair on the frameset

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

Do NOT press the mekanic stand clamp directly on a carbon frame !!! Small cracks can build on that place that Will be bigger untill the frame seattube cracks / snaps in half !!! Use a aluminum seat post instead !!! And use the clamp on that !!! I have seen frames explode in halfe because of that !!!

[@jamesconroy7030]

And to make it worse, he clamps it on the wrong side first, then in the next scene it's clamped again the other way to crush it all the way around, plus it's an even worse to clamp it without the post inside.

[@joeyb8208]

i was hoping for a full dura ace di2 swap

[@madrabbit64]

I did the same with a 2011 Ridley X-Fire that I found at a pawn shop, rebuilt her into a gravel bike with SRAM Force 1X drivetrain. Added all red anodized titanium hardware. Came with Fulcrum racing 7 wheels and put some Donelly tires on her. Put a Garmin Explore out front to track my miles. She’s light and incredibly fast. Fun video, thanks……Rob K ( I can’t believe you clamped into the stand like that, please be careful and use the seat tube. Carbon doesn’t hold up to that kind of force.)

[@rjman123au1]

I can't understand why this terrific video has so few views.

[@BoatShoesJax]

Beautifully done.

[@bobbyt7444]

sad the new generation wont be able to experience this rim brake goodness!

[@min_Dthink]

Lol rim brake still exists... Widly use in my country

[@_Philip_.]

They will ma dude

[@royalmoline9197]

sad the old generation think they are now old

[@magitingtv.7704]

Nice one ,,, very good job sir ,, from phil . Godbless sir

[@michaelskinner896]

Nice work sir!

[@rohanjkaban2518]

Good job my friends👍👍

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Giant wasn’t as well thought of as today but a full carbon bike in 05 was crazy expensive. Try a Brooks saddle once it’s broke in you will never go back! Outstanding workmanship and video!

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@firesurfer]

@@restorationh.i.a7139 Stop spamming.

[@genessahogue]

This is sooo satisfying

[@emmanuel3036]

that little trick with a dime is cool lol

[@juanpecan7089]

Great video. I learned a lot and enjoyed the edit.

[@macedindu829]

Not gonna lie, the pedals and saddle sucked my will to live.

[@fantscher]

God I wished I stopped watching when I read that... But it's like an accident... You just can't look away

[@philipgretzkowski895]

I agree. The handlebar rotated up is a 'no'. Saddle: cringeworthy. Pedals: why? On the positives, the effort to service the freehub bordered on heroism. The fork repair and frame refinish were top shelf. Kudos.

[@macedindu829]

@@matthiasweigel311 I don't care whether you want it or not. Opinion rape? You're goddamn right.

[@firesurfer]

So glad somebody mentioned that so I didn't have to.

[@brucejanson2849]

Pedals and saddle, so wrong.

[@craigwilkinson3159]

I like my scram MTB pedals on my Giant OCR2 bike..works for me

[@emresanliiii]

Super video bro 👍👍

[@ayaankhan5848]

this is honestly a very good vid i enjoyed it

[@chrisfierro7437]

Dang came out really nice 😬🙌

[@elektrunk]

Nice stuff buddy !

[@TheHadzihajdarevic]

Amazing build....if you ask me I would change color as well, bcs it has manny scratches. Also, why not upgrading to a better rear HUB? But generally, I liked it very much! Keep up the good work!

[@jimk8520]

It amazes me that carbon fiber has been around long enough now to be called old. I guess I am too. 😂

[@trimule]

In 1985 I had a VITUS Carbone which was carbon tubes glued into aluminum lugs. Beautiful bike! Years later I decided to repaint it and had it powder coated. When it was heated up to melt the powder, the glue in the lugs melted and I wound up with a pile of carbon fiber tubes. Hey, I didn't know and nobody warned me!

[@jimk8520]

@@trimule i remember those frames. I was still riding Reynolds 531 tubing back then.

[@ElTelBaby]

@ 29:56 Now that deserves it's own video... Taking out the wobble...

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

Truing wheels is an art form, to be sure!

[@amirhosseinshaygan3711]

awesome I think if u make red or green shield cable it's be very attractive

[@gilbertsantiago2921]

Hey greate video as always!! What bran it’s that bike / & year ? Thanks

[@griffinamend8310]

Always clamp the seatpost in the stand instead of the frame! Clamping it hard on the frame, if it is a lightweight and/or carbon one can cause it to crack, seatposts are much better since they are designed to take clamping forces.

[@proffesorDub]

This is just a myth. if your scared to clamp a frame tube for fear of braking/damaging it, please don’t ride the bike. Your just trying to hold the bike still, not crushing it like an empty can. Clamp wherever you like, put a cloth between clamp and bike to avoid scratching and just use an appropriate amount of force.

[@MrJonas2255]

@@proffesorDub Absolutely not a myth, I'm a bike mechanic and I've seen plenty of customers destroy their carbon frames doing exactly this. Carbon does not like being clamped, it isn't designed to bear loads like that

[@dragon-zs8hk]

Love your skill❤️🥰🥰

[@collinemago8153]

Man I wish that I had that kind of bike.

[@AfnanStudio_]

Get a thinner saddle. It'll be far more comfortable and light.

[@Hungryghost01]

12:24 what setting do you suggest on atorque wrench when rebuilding the freecore

[@tomahoks]

22nm

[@enestahirozan]

Chain stay cover?

[@paullazcano8014]

Craigslist ad: Hardly used, kept in storage most of the time, never been in a crash.

[@mitchd949]

No sneaky little motor hidden in the frame?

[@lucageatti326]

why did a full carbon bike had sora groupset?

[@AandA697]

Why do you lube the cassette?

[@tijsclaerhout2384]

What liquid did u use to clean the freehu

[@mikesbarn1858]

I like some commentary to explain what and why.

[@krzysztoflewandowski5054]

How much it weight now?

[@serhiitaranchuk7348]

Awesome velocity

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@nathanielorencia1462]

satisfying love it man

[@darrin2382]

what is the bike make?

[@jamesfield5346]

For a novice bike repair person would it be wise to use a torque wrench? In/lbs

[@ivanklohna]

Wery nice job. I would send you my old carbon bike, but I sell it long time ago...

[@2darkdragon]

that carbon fork repair was so cool, nvr seen that

[@luisfernandocaetano1]

Bike was show. how much does it spend to upgrade it? Thanks.

[@carboon_ink]

show oq man

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Nice Ingrês kkk

[@amunarjoh]

I noticed several occasions you mentioned: "Do not over tighten". Is that using the metric or the imperial scale of measurement? ;-)

[@briantruck2284]

Fork & seat post torque 7 lbs

[@firesurfer]

Whitworth.

[@comedyman112]

Total weight with new components?

[@macedindu829]

As someone who's done a shit-ton of wrenching on my bikes, I can relate to so much of this. xD

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@macedindu829]

@@restorationh.i.a7139 I'm no expert, but I will say that generally people don't bother with old hubs and the like. It was kinda refreshing to see in a way. :)

[@johntorres6185]

What head set kit did you use?

[@robertangeloF]

woah super nice! 🤩

[@antoniocorigliano68]

Good job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tehw000000t]

Damn, you did every little bit properly... there is nothing to criticize

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@jamesconroy7030]

Having been a bike shop mechanic for almost 10 years I have seen so many employees get yelled at by both managers and customers, and even knew people who got fired for clamping a bike by the frame. Especially a carbon frame, especially an old carbon frame. especially without the post inside. Thumbs Down 7 seconds in!

[@RafaLesniak14]

10:20 can someone tell me what is that liquid, please?

[@williamvalcarcel7524]

Un Mostro maestro Felicitaciones.

[@ladydominque3720]

Is this the only color ?

[@swakakcycling164]

What would have been better if you bought some deep carbon wheelset it would be perfect both sprinting and climbing

[@namevodoria8873]

im interested to shimano 105 flightdeck bracket cover. can we make a deal?

[@donharrold1375]

Great job, but the saddle totally sucks man!

[@callumh9450]

Lovely looking bike. What's the weight?

[@jukamoza]

OH JUST A BIT SCRATCH, BOOOOOM FULL PAINTING

[@pizza.doctor]

i also ride mtb pedals on my cyclocross bike. but plastic with metal studs instead of all metal because they are much lighter

[@ADCFproductions]

same as me! :)

[@acidhand]

Great restoration, could have gone the Ultegra Di2 R8050 groupset and given it a real modernization.

[@amirmaleki3478]

Good job 👏

[@restorationh.i.a7139]

hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

[@KillahmanMachine]

I have a very similar looking frameset with a golden oval metal badge on lower tube. Any Ideas if it's a china carbon or a branded respected manufacturer?

[@Василий-х5ц]

It's respected chinese branded manufacturer.

[@nawaal4452]

@@Василий-х5ц 😂😂😂