My Favourite Road Bikes and Outlook On Exciting New Steel, Titanium and Carbon Projects

[@synsynsy]

I don't subscribe to cycling shit especially the consumerism type with absurd prices, but you are honest and I do appreciate that. Hope the channel serves you well. Hope you are beyond the problems that started your cycling journey... and please, don't go into debt just to make videos for us. Thanks.

[@klein-concept]

Hehe thanks a lot. Dont worry i m keeping things in the green here 🫶

[@nomondayclub]

Stocked for the Ti frame🤝🏻

[@klein-concept]

Me too 🤜🤛

[@kawabus]

@@klein-concept what are the specs on the frame? I am looking at a blackheart road or all road ti

[@klein-concept]

@@kawabus will share the unboxing and build soon. But i modeled it after the geometry of the Standert Triebwerk.

[@prlato1974]

Congrats! Wszystkiego najlepszego! Glückwunsch! Great content from the start. Love your work!

[@klein-concept]

Bardzo dziękuję 🫶

[@tonyscerri6039]

Congratulations Michael, keep it up, been watching your channel since video 1. Keep it very honest, thats what viewers want

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot. Glad to have you here since day 1 🤜🤛

[@banjo7127]

The Campagnolo mechanical shift is far superior to Shimano. The only Shimano shift that comes close is the original SiS 7400 8 speed which is a joy to use.

[@klein-concept]

Oh really? Never tried Campag. Which exact group would you recommend most?

[@banjo7127]

@@klein-concept I would say so, modern Shimano is very soft and flimsy feeling. You could relate it to a flappy paddle gearbox from a VAG vs a manual gearbox from a Porsche. I would say 11v is better than 12v but both are great. I would stick to the top 3 Super Record, Record & Chorus. The feel/operation and features of the top 3 are all identical. All have carbon cranks and varying levels of carbon used throughout, and weights are not too far apart from each model. Chorus sits between Ultegra and DA in terms of weight and material technology so is definitely the best bang for buck option. Personally I would source an 11 speed super record groupset.

[@klein-concept]

​@@banjo7127 that sounds impressive. Thank you. Will start scouting for a super record i think 🤜🤛

[@banjo7127]

@@klein-concept you are welcome 👍🏼. Judging by your video you are similar to myself in that you appreciate a nice steel frame, so the more traditional positive shift of Campagnolo will only improve your experience. I cannot wait till the weather gets better and I can take my steel Campagnolo equipped bike out, I regularly put it into the bike stand just so I can go through the gears 🤣👍🏼

[@klein-concept]

@@banjo7127 hehe sounds like we have a lot in common 🤜🤛

[@beneyckmans20]

Thank you for the super interesting and the audiovisual pleasing videos!

[@klein-concept]

Thanks for the support 🫶

[@rgpeters]

Keep it up mate!

[@klein-concept]

🤜🤛

[@n22pdf]

Great to hear your back to steel and mechanical.. I used to have carbon bikes sold them all as I love me steelies and titanium 😊 ❤ great channel did keep up the great work 🚴🏻🚴🏻👍😃 Pete

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot. I m very excited to see how that titanium frame compares to steel. Whats your preference?

[@n22pdf]

@@klein-conceptsteel..❤❤they are both similar though..

[@klein-concept]

@@n22pdf oh wasnt expecting that haha 🫣

[@ronskayakingandfishing414]

I've been enjoying your channel, keep the great videos coming !!

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛

[@glennmcfarlane5513]

Wow, the year passed by quickly. I started watching when you built up that Daccordi and I am glad you continued with more content. I like your no nonsense style. Funny you should mention about others starting a channel. I have been think of that for a few months. I have a bike build in the works and was thinking about starting the channel with that. What camera, mic and lighting are you using? Your videos have a great look to them. All the best.

[@klein-concept]

Go for it. Really. That sounds like the perfect project to get things started. Regarding the gear that i m using. Most of the time i film with a Sony ZV E10 but this video was filmed with the DJI Pocket 3. I think even an iPhone on a small tripod can work equally well. Regarding the lights i use a Zhiyun G60 with a large softbox for the build videos and a cheap Osram led tube light on the other side. And for some background colors you can use almost every cheap rgb led lights from Amazon. The ones i use are the small RGB ones from Godox. Hope that helps 🤜🤛

[@glennmcfarlane5513]

@@klein-concept Hey there, thanks for suggestions. I have been gathering equipment and now have the lighting. I tested using a phone camera (google pix) . So-so results. Difficult to set up properly and the focus is rather slow. I have been looking at various cameras like the Sony ZV lines, Cannon, etc...With that, all the built-in mics on the cameras are...just ok. What wireless mic are you using. It sounds great in your build videos. Thanks again!

[@klein-concept]

@@glennmcfarlane5513 i use the DJI Mic 🤜🤛

[@lesterwagner4016]

I can't believe you're only doing this for 1 year!! I really enjoy watching your video's! Even the long ones! Keep it up!

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot. I hope especially the long ones 😂😂

[@bastisk8]

Been here since the first video. Greatly appreciate the work you put into this channel. Really looking forward to the titanium build since i just ordered a Waltly as well.

[@klein-concept]

Thanks for the support since the first video. What kind of frame did you go for? Also road focused or a gravel geometry?

[@bastisk8]

@@klein-concept went for a gravel frame and took inspiration from the Moots Routt RSL geometry - also went for bead blasted finish. Let’s see how it turns out once it arrives.

[@klein-concept]

Great reference frame. Has yours already been shipped or is it still in the making?

[@bastisk8]

@@klein-concept Still in production - can`t wait for it to ship ;)

[@klein-concept]

@@bastisk8 exciting times ahead 🤜🤛

[@marcjohnson4884]

You went from steel, to carbon, and then to titanium. I started watching your channel because your steel bike was so cool, chinese carbon, not so cool. But titanium, awesome, looking forward to seeing that. I had a titanium road bike I had to sell when money got tight. It was my best bike for sure.

[@klein-concept]

Yes i m going full circle. Actually before i even started this channel i was riding lots of carbon. Which is why i really learned to appreciate the qualities of steel ❤️. I still want to keep giving carbon a try as i hope the industry will at some point come up with something that will actually improve ride qualities there. But as i mentioned so far 9/10 times i m going for my steel frames. Lets see how titanium will mix things up here 🤜🤛

[@spkroadbikes]

Enjoying the uploads! Have been following since almost the beginning. The builds you are doin are really refreshing and unlike most of the others fairly expensive ones. Powodzenia na dalszej drodze!

[@klein-concept]

Bardzo dziękuję 🫶

[@michaelbruyninckx3656]

Viele Wünsche zum Geburtstag ! Love your channel ! 🎉

[@klein-concept]

Vielen Dank 🤜🤛

[@valmorell]

So glad you do this Michael. Your chilled hour of riding Majorca is my all time favourite KZbin video. I have it on in the background at some point most weeks. Also really looking forward to the titanium build. Somehow metal bikes just sit right with me despite owning many carbon bikes over the years. Thanks again....

[@klein-concept]

Thanks so much. I also love to watch the Mallorca footage on the side. Almost like a screensaver. Hehe. Aside from your carbon bikes. Do you also own a steel or titanium bike?

[@valmorell]

Not currently. I have owned many steel bikes in the past, but never titanium. Have been seriously considering titanium now though. Unusually though, I would order one painted. I understand the attraction of the raw titanium finish, but I like my bikes to have some colour. My current bike is aluminium. I love the direct feel from the stiffness and 28mm tyres take the harshness out of the ride....

[@klein-concept]

@@valmorell i m so glad you day this about titanium and getting it painted as this is also what i was thinking of. So if it turns out that i really enjoy the ride i might get it painted afterwards. 🫣🫣🫣

[@logojones96]

So glad you’re adding some different things to cycling KZbin! Glad to have been watching the last year❤

[@klein-concept]

Thanks so much 🫶

[@onn528375]

Congratulations 🎉keep on sharing your cycling adventures.

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot 🫶

[@AdamWilkoszarski]

It's been great seeing you grow! Keep up the good job.

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛

[@thegoodwheel]

Well done Michael! Congratulations on your journey so far👍🏾

[@klein-concept]

Thanks so much Luis. Didnt expect this community to be so welcoming 🫶

[@thegoodwheel]

@@klein-concept you are a good guy doing a great job👌🏾

[@klein-concept]

@@thegoodwheel 🙏

[@HeRoLdinHo]

Weiter so 👍🏼 immer schön Deine Videos zu sehen 🎉

[@klein-concept]

Danke dir 🤜🤛

[@VeloViking]

One of my favourite channels and a BIG inspiration to keep working on my own KZbin channel! Looking forward to your titanium build 🙂

[@klein-concept]

Thanks so much. Also just subscribed to your channel. Will have a watch after work 🤜🤛

[@shannonparker7404]

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your content. Thankyou for the effort.

[@klein-concept]

Ah man. Very nice of you. Happy to read that. More exciting projects coming soon 🤜🤛

[@MirceaCatalinPopescu]

Congrats on the first year. I was lucky to find your channel because i was building up a Scapin frame at the same time. Looking forward for the next builds and have fun doing it like in the first year!

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot. How are you liking your Scapin?

[@MirceaCatalinPopescu]

@@klein-concept it became my favorite bike. I have an EOS 5 and it is the most confortable and enjoyable frame i ever rode. Have another 3-4 bikes and even one more steel one but that one feels special. It is light enough to be very nimble and climb well also with 1 1/8 fork makes it quite modern so it was easy to build up. Did a 5 day bike trip last year with it and it was the right tool for the job for sure :)

[@klein-concept]

Amazing. Very happy to hear that. And mastering a 5 day bike trip really is a stamp of approval.

[@levhrvth]

Thank you Michael for the down to earth content that you are providing us! Your videos gave me courage to start doing my own maintenance and getting a bit more technical with my bike and also giving us options on cycling gear and kits. Keep up the good work!

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot. Very happy to hear the channel is being helpful already. Guess next step for you is to build your next bike completely from scratch 🤜🤛

[@Conor_Ryan]

Hi Michael, spotted your channel a couple of motnhs ago and have to say loving the mix of reviews & build. Long live metallic frames and rim brakes. Stumbled across your spotify tracks also. Multi-talented it would appear. Keep up the great work and super interesting videos 👍🏻

[@klein-concept]

Thanks so much for the kind words and support. Exciting metal builds coming up soon 🤜🤛

[@ddroppelt]

Really excited about the Titan frame and to hear how you feel about it vs steel once you have it built I have paused my ordering process as im still unsure about geometry currently Very nice video, im not here since the start and would have never guessed that this channel is as new as 1 year, wow. Kudos to you!

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot first of all 🫶. I will try to start building the bike around the end of next week. Lets see how it goes.

[@jeremynorth]

I've really enjoysd watching your videos. I too love riding metal bikes with rim brakes and mechanical gears

[@klein-concept]

Thank you. Whats your favourite metal frame setup?

[@jeremynorth]

I've several. Some with Reynolds 531, a couple with Aluminium, and one with Ti main tubes.. My two favourites right now are a Gios Cinquentenario from the 90's made from Dedacciai aluminium tubes and a Raleigh DynaTech 625Ti . I've a few more . I wish I'd made videos when I built them but I don't have your talent for that even though I have the equipment. All the gear but no idea as they say!@@klein-concept

[@klein-concept]

Wow these are two really impressive rides. Congrats. I think it would really be great to get some videos on them even if super basic.

[@jeremynorth]

Maybe I should do some short videos of my bikes as they are. Thanks for your advice. I'dl ove to be able to do videosofworking on them. I'vejust finished two more projects, one a Single speed for which I built the rear wheel myself and my first ever mountain bike, an old Kona which I made as a one-by with lots of bling.@@klein-concept

[@klein-concept]

@@jeremynorth so many exciting projects on your side. They deserve some exposure. 🫶

[@johnlee1511]

I found your channel when you did the Yoeleo build with the Ltwoo Erx which helped alot for my own build and I subscribed for the quality content. Keep it up.

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot mate 🫶

[@EstelonAgarwaen]

Have to say, now that i have a steel bike too, they are amazing to ride. I acquired a bombtrack oxbridge frameset. My first fixie, an amazingly fun bike and kind of a dream come true. I was always dreaming of a super retro styled steel bike. If you wanna see it, ill be bringing it to kolektif on march 23.

[@klein-concept]

That Oxbridge is a beuatiful frame. 🫶 I wanted to join for Kolektif but i will be traveling again from the 22nd 🫣

[@EstelonAgarwaen]

@@klein-concept ah mist, dann wannanders irgendwann mal :)

[@klein-concept]

@@EstelonAgarwaen gerne 🤜🤛

[@amitkumar-wj8gn]

I am one of the earliest subs!!!! At least I think so lol. As a fellow steel bike lover, I love this channel and may this community grow. That Scapin looks gorgeous. You did a video on it, right?

[@klein-concept]

Thanks for the support from the start 🫶. Yes the Scapin was one of the first videos. Its a bit small for me but i still love riding it and its a great bike to borrow to my friends for a groupride to get them hooked into steel.

[@pierrex3226]

"Financially, this channel absolutely makes no sense". NAISS. It's the key reason why i dont post stuff, i know how much work video editing is (and how bad i am at it), so i just dont. I have a gravel frame to review from a company i bought a bunch of wheels from, and even riding that bike is too much work :p Good luck with your channel, i've been enjoying it a lot!

[@klein-concept]

Hehe, yes i guess a cycling channel is just not what you might be able to get from a finace or general career channel. But i just love it and i think as long as there is no financial pressure it can be great fun. So maybe still do your review but in your own terms without time pressure. Just wait until you feel like it. And thanks a lot. Very happy to hear that you re enjoying the videos 🤜🤛

[@nikpetrov6260]

Thank you for your work! Like your stuff. Maybe that would be interesting for you to make "behind the scene" videos? I mean it's tricky to shot this kind of content. So tips, tricks and equipment would be nice to acknowledge. Just thoughts

[@klein-concept]

Good that you say this. Was actually thinking about making a side channel for all the tech stuff. 🤜🤛

[@walkingkimchee]

even your first video looked amazing production wise. are you a filmmaker by profession?

[@klein-concept]

Hehe thanks a lot 🫶. No i m not. I m actually in product design on a day to day. But always loved taking pictures and making some small videos.

[@marcospola]

Interesting and I agree with all of your thoughts. Curious to hear how you like titanium over steel, I felt literally in love for ti. Also curious about your final experience with Waltly once the bike is finished. Happy riding

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot. I will start building the bike this week so hope to share more details soon 🤜🤛

[@stefanguddat4125]

Any idea when you will be going to build the titanium frame? Probably still waiting on parts, right? 😀 Would be cool to have a review on that frame and how everything worked out for you (from ordering to final product review :). Keep on 🙌🏻

[@klein-concept]

I am only waiting for the handlebar now so i think i will start building it in a week 🤜🤛

[@aimamartinez4481]

You should really get into Campagnolo Super Record 12-speed mechanical rimbrake!!! its the best looking modern mechanical groupset, built in italy and has a very special place in my heart, even if I could never afford it haha :( grüße aus Köln

[@klein-concept]

Sounds like a magical groupset. Maybe one day i will find the 💰 to upgrade one if my rim brake bikes.

[@TenSapphires]

I dont use Instagram. Anyhow,good luck with your chanel and happy trails!

[@klein-concept]

Thanks a lot 🤜🤛

[@enricobrunodelzotto7486]

Michale, which chan is the one you're mentioning in the beginning ?

[@klein-concept]

You mean youtube.com/@TraceVelo ? Its a really dope channel.

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

And… yeah!

[@klein-concept]

🫶

[@BennyCornelissen]

Congrats on becoming a successful cycling youtuber 😉 Also, in my (very biased) opinion there's really no competition: the Standert wins hands down.

[@klein-concept]

Haha thank you. The Standert is such a fun ride and so far my fav disc brake setup by far. 🫶

[@joannawitekk]

🎉🎉🎉

[@klein-concept]

🫶

[@marginatux]

if you want to let go of the agile frame, let me know...

[@klein-concept]

Hehe. I think the chances are low 🫣