I know you're not the biggest fan of being in front of the camera but when you are your videos are so much fun. I hope you keep having fun making these so we can all keep enjoying them!
@ritjobbie3 жыл бұрын
Seriously, some of the best content on KZbin. Production quality is 😘👌
@earvnjulz34083 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated vlogs out here in Jp. Totally nailed the editing and bike infos! kampai bro! Btw, where's your location here?!
@mathiasdieste3 жыл бұрын
God I love ROJ sundays
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
🙌
@julsu.3 жыл бұрын
I looked away and saw the drill, I was horrified.
@aidanmasterson503 жыл бұрын
When OCD means Obsessive Compulsive Dremeling. Love your videos. Alway leave me with a smile.
@jordandupont74303 жыл бұрын
I love this channel lol the production is fantastic and the host is amazing. Bravo, sir
@thecappy3 жыл бұрын
That is some Initial D type road you rode. Insane
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
apart for the fist switch back, cars almost doesn’t fit on those roads 😂
@iamkiko48433 жыл бұрын
riding in the 2000’s
@kevinle57213 жыл бұрын
I mean he is in Japan
@bujinkan_japan3 жыл бұрын
Wow, recognized Nenogontenryuji-jinja (子ノ権現天龍寺) immediately! That crazy steep final section is unmistakable! Great video!
@kurofune.uragabay3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the location. That -climb- descent should be illegal! 😬 (location already on the description. doh)
@bujinkan_japan3 жыл бұрын
Steep and sketchy descending for sure! It's scary treacherous when wet!
@roadglide3 жыл бұрын
Amazing this was necessary. The bike looked fantastic. The perceptible anatomical difference, insignificant if any. Once something is in our heads. No going back.
@Allihans3 жыл бұрын
Me at 0:33 😬 Love your videos RoJ!
@spin2win7213 жыл бұрын
You crazy bastard lol. It looks beautiful! Also that climb looks menacing. The decent must be fast as hell.
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
It’s impossible to descend that side at speed without a death wish 😅 it’s so steep and it’s pure concrete and unfortunately nature hasn’t kept it grippy in the corners hehe.
@Miekzz3 жыл бұрын
Just amazing your videos. I could watch those mountain roads all day
@JohnBr03 жыл бұрын
The intro was absolutely perfect! 🤣
@NeutralGenericUser3 жыл бұрын
I love your perfectionism when it comes to your bikes lol
@dr.manuelkoch32563 жыл бұрын
Great work and perfect pronounciation of Schmolke. Well done.
@AdrianGrochmal3 жыл бұрын
I like you keep high quality of your movies all the time. You must be spending a lot of time on preparing those videos. One of my favorites channells. Cheers!
@bubby3722 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your channel. One of the best on KZbin for sure .As a bonus since watching I've knocked about 320g off my Trek Madone.
@DanTuber3 жыл бұрын
beautiful scenery to ride in.
@IVPoole3 жыл бұрын
That intro might be your best one yet!! Keep the awesome videos coming
@TheBenell3 жыл бұрын
You are my slam-hero. Nice work
@MoyMacGill3 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy watching your videos
@billmaidment56233 жыл бұрын
Omg! I love it. I wish I could slam my stem and still comfortably ride my bike. Keep the content coming.
@williamkochi14153 жыл бұрын
I always like your routes and destinations. Great video as usual!
@cccarl3 жыл бұрын
cant wait for @ridesofjapan to start building a racing xc mountain bike ;-) which in my opinion is where the slam REALLY shines in its full glory
@rodrigocastro93233 жыл бұрын
I don't know what you did before this, but this is it my guy ROJ is chief.
@hispaniacicloturismo85783 жыл бұрын
I always learn from your videos... thanks for share, see you next video
@drsus03 жыл бұрын
Above all, You’re a good filmmaker/story teller my friend… good work.
@pantster98553 жыл бұрын
That did make me laugh on that first bend commenting on the weight saving
@kasperstuijvenberg31923 жыл бұрын
One of the best intros ever
@KillingTimewithStyle3 жыл бұрын
All I can say is, you’ve got balls for pulling off that stunt!
@jcswfla97543 жыл бұрын
Went thru the same thing. My dilemma was the cable routing cap; I don't like it at all, but it does offer a great advantage to those who want to use different cockpit brand ETC. Since I built mine, I bought the new Madone SLR cockpit and made it work with the help of the Dremel as well. I alway come to your channel every time I built a frame, which is more often that my wife likes it. Good video and content thank you
@edwardhomson3 жыл бұрын
Man, I think your issues go way, way, way beyond a slammed stem 😉 Keep up the good work, its appreciated by all 👍
@rx_cycling16193 жыл бұрын
your OCD always make my day. haha😂
@gomezea22 жыл бұрын
man, I admire your passion! whew!
@manji0013 жыл бұрын
Once I spotted the dremmel to the frame, I was all 😱😱😱😱😱
@hjshoon52443 жыл бұрын
Need guts and skills to work on the headset as how you did. Though I diy my bikes stuffs mostly, doubt I have either of that to attempt and succeed in it as you. Your passion and obsession is over the top. I salute
@vonWeizhacker693 жыл бұрын
I am glad you fixed this nightmare. It was completely unrideable before!
@angrokan3 жыл бұрын
once i thought, i'm a nerd - but you are the king..and i really like that! Big compliment, nice videos, a lot of effort put in. Awesome guy you are! And for me as a german, the spelling of "schmolke" is nearly correct ;)
@dragoonfire19953 жыл бұрын
In the moment i thought about the weight save there, RoJ brought the scale 🤣
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
🤜🤛
@willstonvelo81003 жыл бұрын
Those big flip flops were impressive👍
@JackChickenwing3 жыл бұрын
wow fantastic editing
@MW-ud8zp3 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@suedfrucht443 жыл бұрын
Wow, cool video! Great information (didn't know about that adjustable stem) and those japanese hills and temple 😱 I need to visit 🇯🇵
@eilrach2993 жыл бұрын
Wow! I was at that exact same spot Saturday 1st May. Came across from Amamesazu-touge so different route up but went down the other side and took pic of the exact same steep switchback you showed. Looking forward to the next film.
@shanew6343 жыл бұрын
Another excellent production. 👍 If you didn’t feel compelled to slam your stem even a little, watch again.😱
@jadur3 жыл бұрын
Super cool movie!
@andy4g633 жыл бұрын
That's how's done... Plus top end carbon parts from Germany👍👍👍 For the win 🍻 cheers
@tutzmadrazo2 жыл бұрын
Ending music was lit👌🏿
@allthingsTechrelated3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, my -12 degree stem has been ordered
@jiyon1673 жыл бұрын
I need to ride in the Saitama hills one day!
@tableturnah3 жыл бұрын
Markers gonna mark!
@goncalorosas80233 жыл бұрын
God of Stack deserves a t-shirt in Its honor (for giving us some slack 🤣🤣)
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Good idea 😂
@gflorey19753 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!
@bernieherana1203 жыл бұрын
Nice always good breaking the limits 😆
@ChristianBorrman3 жыл бұрын
the specialized stem is brilliant, have used it on a few bikes and yes... its heavy as hahaha
@quincyi41823 жыл бұрын
Content always makes me LOL 👍
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
A laugh extends your life 😬
@quincyi41823 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan 👏keep up the good work
@laurenz3232 жыл бұрын
You pronounced Schmolke in the right way, greetings from germany
@orci773 жыл бұрын
As usual great video and editing 👍 Keep your videos heavy and your bike light 🤪
@Golor8883 жыл бұрын
Шикарные видео.Мне очень нравится серьезный подход к материалу темы.Увлекательный видео ряд.Так держать....
@pmckeown383 жыл бұрын
Luvin' your work
@KR1ae3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are pleasure to watch everytime! This is one of the best channels on KZbin regarding editing quality and communication skills 👍🏻 I enjoy every minute!
@codyawz3 жыл бұрын
You are a mad man
@themanjs2 жыл бұрын
Hi there man, very good videos from you, lik them alot. Need to ask, what is your bikes weight without pedals, computer-stuff and flaskholders? I must say 6.290 inkluded all is very very good, wow :)
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don’t know, because it doesn’t count 😜 Cheers mate!
@theothervalentin3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, what's your goto tire on the Emonda for the "allroad" mode? some light gravel and bad roads. Currently running 28mm schwalbe pro ones on my tcr. but want something in the 32mm range for some adventurous rides. Thanks!
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
On this Emonda for "all-road" I've only used the 32mm Schwalbe pro one. No issues there, but on very tame gravel. Another option would be 32mm Gravelking slicks if I had to pick something else. But again, it all depends on how bad the roads are. If I'm expecting longer stretches of unpaved roads, I'll leave the Emonda at home :)
@dom72153 жыл бұрын
Love the Schmolke !!! Price is 🙈 But Looks so good !
@ChristianBorrman3 жыл бұрын
loving the schmolke stem however
@gravelymas3 жыл бұрын
I still miss the Open :( Hope you tell us soon how is she doing. Cheers!
@moltam993 жыл бұрын
The shots with the Speci stem in all positions must have taken ages :O Also, maybe you could go up to 2000 wet paper on it, make it reaally even, so it looks factory? :D
@RevelCris2 жыл бұрын
what do you think of the RSL bar ? its 287g for 110x400 and very stiff for a one piece bar, it says theres a 7 watt advantage against a bar and stem combo which is pretty big in racing.
@vincentlevalois3 жыл бұрын
A Spirited Man.
@marknacional63883 жыл бұрын
Now this is quality content 👌😂
@larisonjohnson3 жыл бұрын
Sunday Morning, Coffee, and ROJ! Is there anything better? Climbing footage was awesome! Bike looks great. That Dremel footage was terrifying. Totally agree on the shim stem. I have an old Felt VA, same design, use that to dial in the perfect fit. Have you come across Wren Stems?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! I’ve seen wren stems online but that’s about it.
@philippang072 жыл бұрын
Love it!!!!
@laifsoks3 жыл бұрын
Oh it really is the shoe temple hahahahaha
@chiz1611903 жыл бұрын
You're a legend
@dennisstempher96843 жыл бұрын
Those climbs!
@ronniebackman1713 жыл бұрын
😂👍 great stuff!
@BienvenidoEspinal3 жыл бұрын
Love it
@jonathanzappala3 жыл бұрын
I was just about to say, -12, get a specialized to try it out, and then there it is haha.
@ivanb___22173 жыл бұрын
one of your best videos. very creative, very funny. as well as cringe worthy.
@iamkiko48433 жыл бұрын
ur vid edits are on fireeee
@colleymc3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I’m a cameraman by trade. Just interested if you filmed all this solo? Ie you had to set the shot, record, go down hill and back up to be traveling through frame? If you did then 👍 for hitting your mark on the ptc in the shallow depth of field. Great videos, keep it up 👏👏
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
All solo, hence the out of focus clip ;) Cheers!
@6Shine6down63 жыл бұрын
Impresive job with the top cap 😳 ! Btw, what is the model of your helmet, like the shape of it !
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Met trenta Cheers!
@stevenleffanue3 жыл бұрын
Just got to get rid of chimneys on top of our stems now.
@mauriciorosales12593 жыл бұрын
Where can one get a ‘god of slam’ statue? I mean for my garden
@2020EBK3 жыл бұрын
That Dremel was so close to the frame, I really got worried!
@tedifibri3 жыл бұрын
Imagine he have to climb again to pickup the camera at the last vid 🤣
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
That’s the fun part ;)
@timleborgne3 жыл бұрын
Very funny video man:)!
@hockysa2 жыл бұрын
that is some climb
@anon77893 жыл бұрын
Not a weight weenie. But the production. Wow. Great job. Every video has a tight well shot story. Maybe u could do a how to/ video kit vid too.
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info 👍
@kelvintcn3 жыл бұрын
Need to leave a 5mm allowance for the above spacers?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Different frame manufacturers and/or stem manufacturers have different recommendation regarding spacers above the stem. Personally I like to have a few mm of adjustability for piece of mind.
@Marius.19263 жыл бұрын
you are the best!!!! :D
@blackjohnny03 жыл бұрын
Nice glasses. What are they?
@theothervalentin3 жыл бұрын
my stearer tube is cut so short that i can only use stems with a clamp height of max 40mm (maybe 41/42). i need a lower stem than my -6. the specialized multicomp is 44mm clamp height. do you know of any other affordable -12° stem?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
-12 is hard to come by especially on a budget. Extralite make one but hardly affordable. Pro and Easton make -10 if I remember correctly
@theothervalentin3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan thanks! found the -10 ones from pro and easton. the easton carbon one is still 141g... but the pro plt -10 will do perfectly and is 35€ @130g. Thanks a lot!
@timtaylor95903 жыл бұрын
wow thats scary. i hope u sanded it smooth and clear coated it after
@crailwah3 жыл бұрын
Any issue with the paint on that top cap ?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Nope, I thought me grinding it down would crack the paint all over the place but came out surprisingly clean.
@pmcmpc3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever use a power meter at all on outdoor rides? Or yet to justify spending on the SRM / THM one?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Nope, no power outside
@AntonCor3 жыл бұрын
Have you checked Berd's Polymer Bicycle Spokes yet??? looks like a nice way to save more weight.
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Not really interesting for me on a road bike
@v90cross23 жыл бұрын
did you use any special adapter to put a regular stem on madone?
@wasupwitdat1mofiki943 жыл бұрын
I'm an expert with a Dremmel. I use mine to maniquire my toenails among other projects.