My Dream Crank, THM Clavicula SE

So it happened, I bought my absolute dream cranks! The lightest there is, the THM Clavicula SE full carbon crank.
THM Clavicula SE
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Wolftooth Chainring:
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[@cmculver]

We need to see a build with all of the left over bits you've accumulated.

[@C.Medina]

Lol 😂 for real!

[@paulvanreesch2493]

You need to give me all of the left over bits you have accumulated 😂

[@gplama]

1min 43sec intro that I didn't want to stop! That was pure.... oh.... now I need to clean up. (The drool........)

[@hermankloet2039]

Agree.

[@darrellwhitford7084]

Oops i may have had a small accident... so dog dam sexy

[@WKG111]

Amazing camera work, lighting and editing! If THM aren't paying you for this they should be! 👏🏽

[@ryanduffy33]

Seriously!

[@biketoshi5348]

Best product presentation ever!

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Awesome video intro,Rides of Japan is one of the best Cycling related KZbin channels.Magnificent crank if money is no object.👍

[@CorporateKane]

Can you recommend other biking channels for a newbie 🙂

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

@@CorporateKane Howdy Mr Kane,glad i could help.There are the British GCN,Bike Radar channels.Then there is Cam Nichols -Australian and Norcal Cycling who is American.Francis Cade and Katie Kookaburra are also good.SickBicker is also good who is Polish.For viewing entertainment Racepoint Elite is one of the best for showing road bikes being built up.Cheers.

[@swiftsportcolombia]

🇨🇴

[@CorporateKane]

@@reinholdachleitner2069 thank you!!

[@darrellwhitford7084]

Mr Kane TrainerRoad ask a cycling coach podcast all you need to know about training and going faster

[@peterderuiter2937]

20 seconds in and im in awe of this piece of art. Don't you ever stop making these kind of video's. Its nourishment for my soul

[@ridesofjapan]

🙏

[@Punkyrooster6]

I think you invented a new category of porn with that intro.

[@antonioCsilveira]

Timothy Richel LOL, totally agree. It is a special type of bike porn: “bike components porn”?

[@joskes123]

When crancksets penetrate bottom brackets, beautifull things happen ...

[@raceace]

Yeah your showing your range with pure pornographic filth and brilliant production values.

[@ClockworksOfGL]

Timothy Richel - Are the important bits blurred out..?

[@XenoxParticularSound]

This was the best intro i have ever seen for... a bike component! :) Well done!

[@pasque7409]

I spent so much time watching YT videos in these lockdown times.. and I gotta say the production quality of yours are actually amazing. 👌

[@MikaelSchou88]

Absolutely love your approach to stunningly satisfying cycling-tech-related content. 🤩 That B-roll really makes the difference. 🎥✨

[@ticklefritz5406]

DUDE! I'm so happy for you, congratulations. Those cranks are so exquisite.

[@richardharker2775]

Excellent video again, especially with the introduction. As for preload... I've never installed a crank with the recommended preload. It puts axial load on the bearings when its not really needed. At best I just lightly finger tighten the preload nut, lock the crank arm and check the cranks spin smoothly and freely then lock the preload nut only to stop it from falling out. You could even remove it if you want. The crank won't fall off.

[@weibangsiew5980]

Thanks!!! Finally figured out how to properly install my clavicula after your video

[@shanew634]

That was a great introduction to the video. Nice looking crank too.👍

[@tanguiflyer]

Casually browsing THM's website when the notification rang : I was not disappointed !

[@ridesofjapan]

Fate... it must be fate ;)

[@riciy]

I always wondered.. Where are you from. I can't really place your accent.

[@altmannfan]

@riciy he is from sweden

[@michaelroe6007]

Fantastic Tube video and so exciting to appreciate the THM dream carbon crank. I have Token Ninja BB assembly (BB86) and have changed out the bearings from 37x24x7mm to Shimano standard NTN 6805 37x25x7mm bearings with tight fit plastic cups. The main reason why I did this was to avoid high cadence pedal vibration or throb (apology). The reason is to eliminate under-rotation of the bearing inner race to the axle shaft. So when I see that you place grease under the bearing race contact to the shaft I worry that it might promote under-rotation. It might better to eliminate that loose fit. Either like I have described above or keep dry and install Loctite instead of grease (although I'm not sure how it works with carbon/steel interface).

[@EveryTongue]

Congratulations on that latest acquisition! Your videos are getting better and better.

[@alexhsieh8348]

The intro is so inspirational.

[@MrUbersven]

With components like this the head says no 🤦‍♂️ but the heart say yes ❤️❤️

[@leftymadrid]

Wow, the intro was like the beginning of a movie. It seems to me that perfection, and ANYTHING to do with weight savings is soooo you!! My OCD makes me think like you do as well so I totally understand where you are coming from! :-) This world of cycling is probably the best thing that ever happened to me mentally and physically... well let's leave out the mentally lol Stay safe!!

[@miksalcuni]

You are crazy man, that's why I love you 😜

[@DrJRMCFC]

Such a great video. One of my dream components. I would just stroke it each time I cleaned it.

[@tristanking3895]

Incredible intro, well done! The quality has only gone up, keep up the hard work!

[@veggiechowder8877]

So it's now 1) new bike day 2) new wheels day, and 3) new crank day? Congratulations 🎉 those are definitely aspirational

[@ridesofjapan]

In this case they might have bumped new shoe day down to 4th ;)

[@veggiechowder8877]

You should send the video to THM, they may hook you up with a discount on some bars or a stem, that edit is so good!

[@antonXPS]

Intro! Awesome channel and glorious crank

[@FcoV1CTOR]

Came for the bike talk and stayed for the great video editing (and the bike talk, of course). Good job!

[@robertm1552]

Man, you almost make purple look cool.

[@TheBRad704]

Bro! That intro was pure fire.

[@rubendeklerkdeklerkperform5501]

That soundtrack almost made me order them 🤣

[@robertjohnston4669]

Great fun, video :) Nice job !!

[@OmarTan]

I was looking for THM promo vid, but didn’t realise there’s none. Guess this is the official one then!

[@richardpolidore1702]

Just got my check. Don't worry I'm getting a used bike.

[@SIvers-or2ke]

I know someone who has plenty of great parts to go on that new used bike 😉

[@moritzalbrecht8964]

Awesome video, keep up the good work. Always a pleasure to see you released a new video. I was wondering what you do for a living. You seem to have quite a lot of time for riding and can afford those not so cheap ;) parts. Thanks and looking forward to every new video.

[@ridesofjapan]

I have a regular 9to5

[@vonWeizhacker69]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur neuen Kurbel!

[@antonioCsilveira]

Oh man, absolutely loved this video, I also get emotional when I am able to save 80g from my bike. I just pulled the trigger on a THM Ulna handlebar.

[@ridesofjapan]

Don’t remind me... I’ve been drooling over that the last few days 😋

[@antonioCsilveira]

Rides of Japan I don’t know if I would replace the 3T Superguiaia with the THM Ulna. I also have the Superguiaia 42cm on my gravel bike and it is soooo comfortable at a very reasonable weight. I will install the ulna on my road bike and report back, but I feel like it will be harsher to ride on than the 3T

[@antonioCsilveira]

William Sambo thanks William, I always struggle with this name :-)

[@Hambini]

YOu need the Look ZED crank. that is the DB's

[@rellupnikserof]

need some big torque to destruct them bad boys, the frame would need a good reaming to get it to fit too ha

[@robberry5413]

you brought the cheese on the intro. lovely crank

[@sufyansaleem9771]

I hope they are paying you for this endorsement, that film making!

[@markburns739]

All I got with my pension advance was some budget rims and spokes for hubs I already had...and nappies for the kids 😞

[@kwengca]

Man you deserve so many more subs

[@jannikmeissner]

Ahhh… I am so jealous - two rides without a clean and it looks like this. Here one ride and the bike and me are both covered in mud, top to bottom.

[@minwow]

Dude! Stop this! First the eastern EC90 SL crank now this? You are making me want to splash out on this now! :S BTW Epic intro!!!!!! :D

[@ridesofjapan]

Don’t do it! Be sensible ;) Cheers!

[@Andrew-oq7dx]

Drooling over that intro

[@Brenden636]

Awesome video, thank you!!

[@changrenyong7616]

Should I seek medical attention? I can't stop watching that amazing intro! Tobias has always created quality content but I think the intro to this video is the best one he has done so far. The beautiful music matches the video perfectly, it is almost as though someone created the music FOR the video instead of the other way round (Tell us the truth, how much did you PAY someone to create this music for you?). The fading subtitles are accompanied by the sound of whooshing wind. Then at 1:15, the change in the music is accompanied by the glow on logo on the crank arm .Yes, these are the things you notice after watching this over and over again 😆. Wow. So good. "So so beautiful."

[@ridesofjapan]

Hehe cheers mate! You won't believe how many different versions/songs I went through, took me about a week 🤪

[@mot0s896]

Luckily i dont have money for such stuff. Running my Rotor cranks and love them. Great Video like each time

[@Mrich775]

Any experience with their power cranks? I want a set of 2inpower but haven't heard a ton about long term durability and such.

[@larifari_das]

experiencing sadness at level 105 after reading this

[@kb_fpv]

Love your edits. LOVE

[@tombarton7043]

Loved the opening :D

[@lorenzsiggel1515]

I just googled, "poor weight weenie" and your picture was the first hit...😂😂😂😂 (just kidding...). I always enjoy seeing what the 1% does....👍

[@stevenr5149]

If I just search "weight-weenie" it is 5th. And with "poor" weight-weenie--1st! I guess that makes you the face of our little tribe. Nice! :)

[@AdrianHansenBikes]

Same issue with the Wolftooth bolts. It hides the logo but you can just flip them so the inner (6mm hex) is facing out, and the outer (T25 I think) is on the inside. Not the sleekest look but I wasn't about to waste $20 bolts lol

[@ridesofjapan]

I tried it too, the ocd took over ;)

[@markbudd8432]

Great video as always. This takes the fetishism of bicycle parts to a whole new level. 😊

[@chrisweber7460]

Amazing intro.

[@TC-ik9kn]

I have Clavicula SE and A THM M3+SRM on my bikes and for me it's the center piece and such a great value /quality/upgrade , amazing quality . now I'm really looking towards the new Clavicula SE (power meter Inc) but i don't have any information about that powermeter tech , so most likely to waiting few months to see some review somewhere, as you purchased the non powermeter version ;).. shame that THM got purchased by the copycats *Schmolke*, for me they have the best carbon craftsmanship out there. Regards

[@reginaldscot165]

My Dream crank is the cane creek ee-wings. 😍

[@ClockworksOfGL]

Reginald Scot - ....with that rainbow finish... 🤤

[@Tethysmeer]

Just watched the video again. It's so hilarious funny.

[@rolandbarwacz5065]

perfect shoe color Man :)

[@MrJohnnyTN]

Great vid as always... !

[@moritzalbr3887]

Awesome video! Was waiting for this video since the live unboxing. Really enjoy watching every video of yours. Only problem is that I always want to spend money afterwards. But I have one question: How much did your bike cost until now, not counting the components you replaced? Would love to know that. Thanks and keep up the awesome videos.

[@ridesofjapan]

Don’t know (don’t want to know 😉)

[@tmcd4565]

Another great video...work of art! Did I miss the price of the complete crankset? Also, what about a black chain to replace the silver one? And, yes, are those new shoes? Thanks for doing this. Much fun.

[@ridesofjapan]

You need to do some investigating on your own, I don’t want to know how much I spent ;) A black chain... so I would look permanently dirty... I wouldn’t be able to sleep ;) Shoes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6nZhZSVlrCYldk

[@jackiebrnthsen8235]

Amazing video! Are those New shoes? When are we gonna see a video on your bike lighting adventure?

[@ridesofjapan]

Shoes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6nZhZSVlrCYldk Have not pulled the trigger on a new light yet... rainy season has arrived so not much night riding on the cards in the near future 😔

[@christophlerch6064]

wow - these parts are awesome! I realy love your videos! One question: What kind of screws do you use to cover the front derailleur threads?

[@ridesofjapan]

Nylon screws

[@lucarusso7915]

Stunning

[@hassanhijazi69]

I actually checked the price during the stream and one day afterwards... I think they noticed the traffic due to the stream and raised the price... if I remember correctly it got about 150-200€ difference

[@ridesofjapan]

Sound more like you checked the price with/without VAT, or with/without Powermeter ;)

[@hassanhijazi69]

@@ridesofjapan I don't think so, coz I live in Germany and when I open the website they have to show me the price with VAT, I cannot even choose, but I might be wrong and have clicked at the time on a different link. thx for answering me!! Love the videos and the effort you put in them!!

[@pieterullersma2544]

Nice pike shoes!

[@digbysirchickentf2315]

When you need a new chainring consider Praxis if you can get a deal on one. I have both WOLFTOOTH AND PRAXIS on different bikes and the praxis is very well made and maybe harder metal. On Ebay you can find the Fourier brand, also nice rings but a bit cheaper.

[@leechristopher6172]

What about carbon ti vs praxis

[@Pillokun]

Galning! But such an enjoyable clip. Super.

[@andersskeie3760]

Do you think it's possible to get a 3T Exploro Race Max under 8 or even 7,5 kg? Love your vids!

[@ridesofjapan]

Oh absolutely possible... no 60mm deep wheels with 1kg tires though ;)

[@zarabarti7146]

I love this guy! 😆😆😆

[@averagerider92]

Did you need any sleeve spacers? The end of the spindle seems smaller diameter than the 30mm bearing. Also, did you need to grease the spindle prior to installing into the BB? The manual says decrease thoroughly Actually nevermind, you answered all my questions in the video hahah

[@coolhand_leo]

that intro! 😋 but yeah wouldn't buy this 😂 coz no moolah. great vid as always.

[@FirstMasterCyc69]

Wow very nice video, very nice project. What brand is the workstand?

[@ridesofjapan]

The stand in the background (while talking) is an old modified minoura stand.. now discontinued. The “stand” I used to install the crank with was my indoor trainer.

[@chiefrocker12]

Thanks for the recommendation for garbaruk oval chain ring for sram flattop compatible chains. I ended up ordering oval aero 1x 40T and tested it out today. Significant improvement over the wolf tooth one. Given its aero solid disc type, I run molten speed Wax, and noticed when climbing, naturally the chain is at its greatest cross - chain.. Interesting, it's loud.... Waxed chain on solid chain ring makes for a loud noise. Funny because I was on a long climb and people could hear me coming, thought something was wrong with my bike. Have you experienced anything like this? Suggestions? Thanx RoJ.

[@ridesofjapan]

That’s one reason I don’t use wax... it is noisier than drip lubes, even wax based drip lubes... don’t care about 1 or 2 watts, I DO care very much about 5dB ;) Sorry have no useful suggestions for you.

[@chiefrocker12]

I had a feeling you were going to say that. I am addicted to cooking my chains in wax. I have a few chains, so perhaps I will strip & clean of all wax on one and try lube. Any recommendations? It's been a while since I have used wet lubes. I'll take your word for it sir. Cheers Rav

[@andrewbardwell4832]

Sweet Moses that’s a $3,000.00cdn crank!

[@KnightyBoy]

Do you need any additional tools to remove the Easton crank? I can't find anything online and need to change my chainring. Thanks

[@ridesofjapan]

For chainring swap, check this video for tool info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHW4lGaGoq2Yjc0 about 5:20 in You Can also take a look at a recent video I did swapping chainrings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJfQgKWhn5dmjdE

[@orci77]

I was prepared for some bedroom action but maybe next time 🤪

[@sarahkottke676]

And I need a power meter with that too! 😩

[@MikeRegrexion]

Awesome video as usual. What worries me is the carbon axle spinning directly on the steel bearings...in my opinion it will kill the longevity of this crank.

[@ridesofjapan]

I'm under no delusion that this is an "forever crank", even THM say max 10 years life. However THM has been making these cranks for many years already and you don't generally hear about crank failures from them. Still though, I don't buy this with longevity at the top of the priority list :)

[@larifari_das]

1:22 I came!

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Thanks for the laugh Landfari.😅

[@cccpkingu]

Putting the preload tensioner at 10Nm seems high. Does THM say to do that? That compresses the area where the ring meets the crank, tensions the threads and stretches the threads away from the rest. In my head 4 was the number.

[@averagerider92]

There are little indentations where I guess you need to align both small and large ring. Does it matter where those are when you install it on the crankset itself?

[@BuexxTM]

You make me feel less bad for spending way to much money on bike stuff :-P . But what should I do...the company gave out some 2019 bonus payment :-/ I know how you must have felt when u got that payment.

[@rasmuswi]

Really wish THM would make 165 mm versions of their cranks, my knees really dislike 170 mm cranks and can just about tolerate 165 mm. In fact, nobody seem to make a really light 165 mm crank AFAIK. Especially not one with power meter. My Quarq weighs twice as much as your THM crank, and that's without chainrings. That said, Thanks to the Tibia stem and the Carbonworks computer mount, my 3T Strada came in at almost exactly 8 kgs, (7,99 without mount and about 8.05 with, suggesting that the mount weighs less than the advertised 12 grams, I forgot to weigh it), a lighter saddle will possibly make it loose 100 grams, and there are rumors that Darimo might do a T1 for the Strada. Also, I weighed my wheels with tires, brake rotors and cassette and they came in at almost precisely 3 kgs, I did some quick calculations and saw that it seems possible to get a wheel set that weighs about 2 kgs and that would get the Strada pretty close to the UCI limit. :)

[@ridesofjapan]

Sounds like you have some fun bike tinkering in the making 😉👌

[@rasmuswi]

@@ridesofjapan for sure. I already think of those wheels that I don't know when I'll buy as my "Japan" wheels. I hope to got to Japan in 2021, and bring the Strada, with those wheels. :)

[@jcsrst]

I would be terrified to ride on gravel with that beautiful crankset...

[@elwenz]

Puré gold!!!!

[@jonathanzappala]

The wolftooth bolts suck anyway. First time I removed my chainring half of them got ruined. I was lucky to get them out. the 4mm bolt is the main problem, but I had an issue with the 6mm nut too. I only use steel bolts now.

[@Xvist]

How much weight is the xt rear derailleur? Shimano GRX di2 42t is just 260g :)

[@ridesofjapan]

The GRX di2 1x derailleur and the XT are the same thing with different branding :)

[@kasimirkawuptich8269]

crazy you are!

[@frazergoodwin4945]

We need a new total bike weight!

[@ridesofjapan]

Will be a proper video dedicated to that soon(ish)

[@DamnitsAdriel]

That crank cost the same as my bike (Secondhand price).. But anyway kudos!!

[@saleemwaheed9956]

I want one!

[@markachternaam5207]

Great intro, but would have preferred to see the Xpedo pedals on it instead!

[@aliancemd]

10:09 Aero wallet, it’s a plus

[@akay4500]

🤘

[@2WheelsGood.01]

I beat stuff up way too much for this Gucci level stuff hahah. If I'm afraid of scratching it then I shouldn't buy it, that's my philosophy. Looks nice though!

[@rasmuswi]

Also, hm. Are those road pedals? And if so, some old ones you had lying around, or some esoteric 36 grams/pair things I've never heard of that you just bought or so?

[@ridesofjapan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6nZhZSVlrCYldk

[@janplexy]

hahaha that intro!

[@mlee6050]

I feel sad now, been tempted by these but I want to go dub bottom bracket

[@euroswilliams7303]

No void casquette?

[@brian_simmons_]

I just bought my dream cranks too! ridiculously expensive but oh so pretty and very light for enduro use (eeWings!)

[@O21-z4m]

How on earth do you make these beautiful videos , u have movies not intros😂

[@CenobiteBeldar]

Would this be good for Sirrius 6.0?