New Shimano GRX build on a Scarab with Alexey Vermeulen & Avery Stumm

[@biketrybe7071]

STEEL IS REAL! Great to see traditional materials and methods still in use on the modern cycling landscape. Beautiful bike.

[@Peregrino.51]

Hello. What is the benefit of a steel bike frame?

[@hellebarde1450]

@@Peregrino.51 Easy repairable anywhere on this planet... more affordable.... durable... and the classy-factor ;-)

[@robbchastain3036]

Thanks, Ben, great to see you venturing into unique buids and that has to be half the fun of gravel, showing up on a hot rod you built up yourself, not that there's anything wrong with box-stock, just that you know riders are real when they unload their custom builds in the parking lot and get their rivals wondering what's up with that. 😀

[@rexthedog9637]

Good to see some of my favorite Boulder crew collaborating!

[@rolffuchs2737]

I rode a Scarab in Girona this year in April. The paint scheme was awesome, the ride also. Everyone was touched about the paint job. I was really tempted.

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Cool. Was that at Christian's shop, or where did you get it?

[@rolffuchs2737]

Of course - the service course. i rode it to the sea and back to Girona.@@TheRidewithBenDelaney

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

@rolffuchs2737 awesome. Love it.

[@robertsuede1122]

I love the paint scheme awesome ride

[@genjeanson]

Super original paint, and I love the red Zia on the fork ☀💛 (1x eh? ouf... I'll watch you try it first before I start to consider it lol)

[@AnythingDynamic]

Ride a Paramo just about everyday - beautiful bike and love the ethos of Scarab

[@justinjewell1043]

That cassette is crazy huge haha! Can't wait for 2x Di2 GRX 12 speed.

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

You and me both!

[@anewto]

Nice Ben! This hits home, as I just built up a new Stigmata (purchased partly from your review) with 1x GRX 12. I also went with a Wolf Tooth 44t ring, but opted for the 10-45 XTR rear cassette💪. Funny, but the 44x10-45 has wider range than my old 2x CX bike! Really love everything about the new GRX. Stages has my left crank arm as I type, so I'm patiently waiting. Another hat tip to you for recommending! Enjoy your winter rides on that cool bike and keep the videos coming, my wallet follows!

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Ah, cool, cool. Where do you live, if I may ask? I definitely like the tighter spacing of the 10-45, but I feel like I've got a good handle on how that feels after riding and racing a bunch of SRAM bikes. I need to spend more time on these wide-range cassettes. And did you go rigid or squish on the Stigmata?

[@jerseybarrier64]

Interesting you were able to fit a 44 on the new Stig. Thought it was max of 42? I went with the same bike but built with GRX Di2. Thanks @TheRidewithBenDelaney as your review, crash and all, got me looking in that direction. I also took your advice and picked up a Rudy fork with plans on running the front line outside the fork for easy swapping.

[@anewto]

It works. I have 5mm of clearance to the chain stay with the Wolf Tooth Chainring and GRX Cranks. I think they err on the side of caution since there are many potential setups.@@jerseybarrier64

[@anewto]

I live in Atlanta, but ride frequently up in North Georgia. One of our big boy races is Southern Cross with 50 miles and 6k ft in elevation. My plan is to swap out the 44t for the 40t that came with the GRX crankset for that and any other steep ride. If that doesnt work, Ive read that you can buy the long cage for the derailleur and run the 10-51 cassette, love that option! I went with the rigid stig. My rational was that I already have a100m squish hard tail mtb and I love to "ride to the rides" here in Atlanta. Lots of pavement then a quick hit of some dirt and or single track at Big Creek Park (roswell) and Sope Creek Park (sandy springs). @@TheRidewithBenDelaney

[@rickgiolito5980]

It’s beautiful. Final weight on that Scarab build?

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Ah, dang it! Forgot that. Hold, please...

[@stevekelly6544]

My dream Steel Gravel bike is a Scarab Paramo with one of their awesome custom paint schemes….

[@chesterthomas5093]

Another great video, Ben! I’m still gonna leave the brake bleeding to the professionals though. That Scarab is a beautiful frame!

[@daniels.2720]

Niiccee Ben > looks like Christmas arrived early in Colorado. Thanks for sharing & Best to you for 2024. + Can't get enough of the Channel !! (PS: Admittedly, I'm a bit curious on those Shimano Wheels. Thanks again.)

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Thanks and happy holidays to you, too.

[@GHinWI]

Such a sweet paint job! More bike OEMs should do kickass paint.

[@Travisty383]

Beautiful bike!

[@airporteffect]

Awesome bike, dude.

[@ZenEndurance]

Also, keep mineral oil around and use it to lube any O-rings whenever you replace batteries in things that are supposed to be sealed, like HR straps, power meters, and SRAM electronic shifter pods. This keeps the rings from getting dried out and failing. They'll stay nice and plump to keep water out and last forever. Pull the O-ring out carefully, wipe off any dirt on it and also on the tracks which it sits, and gently use pliers to dip it or hold it and wipe oil on it with a q-tip. You can literally eat mineral oil, so no rush to get it off you whatsoever. People drink a tablespoon at a time to treat constipation.

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Interesting about the oil on o-rings. Cheers.

[@lazlo2511]

Best looking machine you’ve had all year.. oh look away…. carbon bunnies! Steel is real!

[@richardyoung5201]

I'm a Brit but my rear brake lever is on the RIGHT - side 👌🏻

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

😀 Nice one. When I worked for BikeRadar we'd often forget who set up the brakes and how - a good source of friendly smack talking.

[@ozziepatino9104]

I gotta give it to you beautiful frame. You don't mind asking you how much pay for frame

[@larrymyles1012]

So Good BoYZz!

[@bogdanc2309]

Great build! Rookie questions here... Do you use anti-seize or grease on centerlocks and cassette? Thanks;)

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Grease on the threads.

[@jimmalone5851]

BEN, are still advocating the Giant revolt as your favorite bike???? I'm waiting to order a new revolt advanced pro 0 from my local dealer based completely on your recommendations. I figured with your broad experience riding so many gravel bikes you would know. I'll be using it strictly for gravel racing in our mtn region. Hoping to place well in 24 gravel nationals in Gehring in my senior age class. Thanks in advance!

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

I still love that bike, yes, absolutely. As I mention in that Top 5 video, the seatpost shim kinda sucks, but otherwise I give that bike a hearty two thumbs up. (And yes, some people gripe about pressfit BBs, but I am not militant about that.) See you in Gering next year.

[@dalescott3942]

Great content Ben (as always) I’d be interested to get your feedback on the scarab frame - and get your thoughts how it rides compared to a carbon frameset. Cheers D

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Thanks. And yes, I'll certainly do a review on the Scarab down the road. It's smooth-riding for sure, heavier but not wildly so, and not quite as 'eager' to accelerate. Getting lots of comments out on the road about how it looks like a Pegoretti.

[@Paganizondaf650]

I’m kinda bummed at the price the 12spd Grx groups are listed for online. Competing with rival axs…😢

[@estelja]

What brand is that downtube mounted barrel adjuster you used, shown at 25:14?

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Scarab had that already on the frame. I don't know. Shimano, Wolf Tooth, Jagwire... not sure, sorry.

[@peterrexer2366]

What stand are you using?

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Feedback HD

[@spartanbike2260]

Ben did shimano forget to send you TL-BH62 DISC BRAKE HOSE CUT & SET TOOL.

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

I should request one, eh? Nah - It's more fun with friends and their tools...

[@korling99]

What bike stand?

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic HD.

[@korling99]

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney Thanks, I’m looking for a bike stand. I almost picked up a Park stand a few months ago, but I’m definitely going to take a look at this one before I buy.

[@slantedorbit]

🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

[@facelesssman]

That was great!

[@zeuszuki6698]

Clearly bike shops still have their place 😮😂

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

100%

[@EmmanuelNataf]

They copied Pegoretti's paint!

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

The brush strokes and patchwork design are quite reminiscent, eh?

[@EmmanuelNataf]

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney Yep, they got good taste, won't blame them!

[@rab0309]

highly disappointed.. was expecting the first of many delaney vs. fairmulen boyz throw down all out brawl.. your subscribers would pay good money for it!

[@TheRidewithBenDelaney]

Hehe. Perhaps pay-per-view fights is our next venture...