Some Juicy BMC Teammachine SLR01 Upgrades (with some ⚙️ tips)

[@Hambini]

I'm here for the Hello Hambini Fans!

[@SignorLuigi]

"Hello Hambini Fans!" Brilliant introduction.

[@MrMateuszSiekiera]

even bike is in Hambini color!

[@moonman110]

He absolutely killed me LMFAO

[@SignorLuigi]

@@moonman110 I know, right?! I was laughing out of my mind. I wish I had a bike mechanic near me like that. Priceless.

[@doublett4193]

Hambini just reviewed the wheels.... I haven't seen it yet.

[@SignorLuigi]

@@doublett4193 If you think of it, report back here about what Dr. Hambini says.

[@GCPerformance18]

love seeing other mechanics work on bikes, I have never thought to add the silver pieces back on lol, always something new to learn and wil be using this technique for next time

[@misterdapper754]

GC!!

[@rambojonj1838]

Ranga nutz 🔥🏀

[@mydearriley]

What silver pieces are you referring to?

[@pavlos..]

'Yeah, you'll need to replace those cables when you change over the headset'. Cam Nicholls thinks ' I've never owned a bike longer than six months, ain't my problem'. LOL!

[@CamNicholls]

haha

[@SignorLuigi]

HAHA! So true. Cam has had more new bikes this year than I've had hot dinners. 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏿🚴🏼🍕🌭🌮

[@RonBalone]

Think I need a reg Jay Taylor segment - what a treasure.

[@dirragon1]

Second this!

[@smccarthy1975]

Really nice bike , enjoy . Jay Taylor is a riot , brilliant mechanic , makes it all look so easy when in reality it would be a nightmare for the likes of me

[@leslie7922]

Yeah that would've taken me a week to do

[@jimmyhor78]

Wow he knows his stuff. Impressed!

[@frenzalrhomb1]

More of this guy please, he's brilliant.

[@CycoWarriorx]

Oh dayum… he did the Hambini intro… 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PhiyackYuh]

When will ya have intro as “hello legend and super legends” for 10 baks a month for my patreons 🤣🤣🤣

[@CycoWarriorx]

@@PhiyackYuh 😆

[@mechpatt]

Great to see the young bloke helping around the shop and learning a few things!!

[@gourkernow5694]

I wasn't originally overstruck with the orange colour but the new wheels really set the bike off now and I think it looks awesome.

[@ronitdebnath]

I too ride a BMC Teammachine. BMC Teammachine SLR02 105. Its by far the best handling bike I have ever ridden.

[@CamNicholls]

It's a great bike the new BMC. They've done well to make it even better.

[@gethinap]

The KBS decals match the frame brilliantly :)

[@CamNicholls]

Yes, I was very happy with the outcome

[@MrGoldieGee]

They sure look great. Did you have KBS make / apply the decals for you Cam, or a third party? Great vid!

[@durianriders]

It is crazy how hard it to swap bars, change housing etc in these new bikes. Must be a nightmare working in a shop now. I couldnt do it that is for sure.

[@CamNicholls]

Yes agreed. I'll never do it.

[@davemellor4697]

Jay really is the best mechanic around.....wish i had him in the uk Cam!

[@timothysellar4357]

I hate to throw some controversy in the mix but I usually wrap the bar tape outside to inside. Just because that is the way your hands are gripping the bars. the other way will end up loosening the tape. Loved the look of the bike shop, Jay seems like a legend!

[@ccs033]

Great vid! More Taylor Cycles content please 😁

[@joshualennox5798]

I love this Jay guy!

[@MAGAmaniac1000]

Love the edit on the bike build. Great mechanics build superior bikes. I still do all the wrenching on my bike fleet.

[@rodcosta2345]

That was a spot on Hambini impression!

[@CoryDW]

The sound of that hub though!! 😍😍

[@CamNicholls]

It's a thing of beauty.

[@joshpell9324]

Thanks Cory, we love it too 😎

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

Love the decals on the wheels. We have a custom builder here and his decals are awesome. If you have to replace those bearings, it's time for a new bike!

[@FaiscaaaH]

This mechanic is DA MAN !!!!!

[@mattfowler4021]

🔥🔥🔥 BMC looks awesome and fast!👌

[@cyanomical]

Looking forward to the KPS wheel review. I'm thinking they'd make a nice uprade for my Trek Emonda SL7

[@ernestong5112]

Look forward to your review of the KPS wheels and how it compares against the DeCadence wheels 😊

[@alainpfammatter8224]

love the build. The bike looks awesome. And Taylor is such a cool bike mechanic. I have learned a frew things buy watching this video. Thanks

[@CamNicholls]

Nice one, thanks for sharing on the thread Alain

[@michaelnischt6207]

Great vid and the Hambini Intro made me hit the thumb's up button instantly.

[@CamNicholls]

haha, nice one Michael.

[@dominicward3523]

Nice! Great job. Good to see a master craftsman at work. And I laughed at the @Hambini intro

[@mpgunawan]

More and more people watching independent cycling youtuber. Good things.

[@DeanPattrick]

Quality content, I could watch stuff like this all day.!

[@bubby372]

Off come the knurled nuts on my new Aeolus carbon wheels. Now where is my black electrical tape? Great tip!!!!

[@leighmurrant19]

Burgh tape is great. I’ve just picked up the same bike. Will consider to change the stem/bar combination pending your review.

[@ralphdajao8547]

Damn, what a nice looking bike.

[@somnumna2606]

Internal cabling…Jay Taylor is a wizard with all the tools and it still looks like a complete pain in the ass. Throw in some hydraulics and I think I need to go back to mechanical school to build my next disc internal routed bike. Thank goodness for the trusty local bike shop.

[@CamNicholls]

Yes agreed mate, it would take me weeks to put cables through bars!

[@tccycling]

Beautiful BMC!

[@mikep277]

Beautiful Machine !! 🔥🚴🏽🔥🚴🏽🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@whitebeardcycles]

Great vid, what a character, my local mechanics are good but miserable bastards lol. I feel a series of “Taylor’s Tips” coming on.

[@stephenchoo5709]

Looks spectacular!

[@user-fk6id7qs6r]

Should have run the enve SES sprinter bars with the integrated stem and also, if you want a buttery smooth bar that does't cant to one side don't run both hoses on the same side the bmc's like one on each, also tape your lines to the stearer. SO glad to see you giving this thing some love. Can't wait to see you riding it more

[@CamNicholls]

I must say, so far, these BMC bars are the best I've personally ridden! Haven't ridden Enve bars though

[@user-fk6id7qs6r]

@@CamNicholls eh, bars are all preference, i like the slight flare for sprinting. 2 piece is slightly stiffer, Love when you post about this thing though i'll be curious to see what you think long term i've always liked 1 piece bars.

[@hansenyap978]

@@CamNicholls hi, mind sharing what bars did you change to? In the beginning the mechanism suggested hood area to be flat, but at the end it still looks round… or did I get it wrong?

[@davidtyler5129]

Nice, very nice Cam. 👍👍

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers David.

[@toneh4]

H E L L O H A M B I N I F A N S

[@christianemeiners9224]

Damn, Cam, bloody awesome beautiful bike you've got there. The video was so much fun to watch. Cheers

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Chrissi

[@superfost2001]

I know it's a BMC but I reckon you'd have loved the Aerofly II handlebar from Specialized. Jay got a good point; nothin beats a flat bar; so comfy even on endurance/fondo races.

[@CamNicholls]

Interesting to hear mate, and I'll look into them. Although I must say, I am already loving the ICS bars. Best I've ridden.

[@igorotbaetv8946]

Thank you for this, I need to change my integrated handlebar too.

[@benjaminpegard6504]

Well done Jay 😍

[@mcutube]

Interested in any thought process behind going one piece integrated bar and stem option vs the ICS aero stem and ICS aero bar combo...? as far as i can tell its a weight advantage vs aero advantage decision... i see the one piece is 305g, havnt yet seen a combined weight for the aero bar and stem...

[@dogsdeadlifts8888]

As always.. Great video and great Aussie Humor :)

[@simonguard5087]

Loving you Aussie joshers here in Blighty.

[@nochancecw]

Those wheels look nice. And man are they light. Just looked at the website. Be interested to hear your take on them.

[@danielwolman]

Burgh is the best bar tape. Been importing it into the UK since V1

[@mlemorande]

Awesome shop!!

[@angela-onesroman8873]

Oh yeah ! Just a Super machine...

[@silitch]

Did the mechanic bleed the hydraulic brake fluid out of the lines before disconnecting them from the brake levers?

[@dougnevitt2257]

that is a gorgeous bike!

[@spinnetti]

Good lookin bike!

[@Chince02]

Love your support for China! Keep up the good work

[@kevinteig8693]

Looks sweet!

[@ebospeed3339]

The KPS wheel looks and sound like hyper rim!

[@CamNicholls]

Alot different riding experience that is for sure.

[@Slickvic968]

Cam, thinking of changing my 2020 Roadmachine 01 03 to the 1-piece cockpit after seeing this. How do you like your new setup?

[@hokagekira]

ooohhh i see ozzie wheels eh! sounds like i could get my hands on em if the missus allows!

[@jascollinscork]

Love these type of videos from you Cam!!! I have a 2018 team machine and I hate the Di2 wires/cables coming out the side to its round handlebars 😫 but I don’t know IF headset can take cables for a aero handlebars 😢

[@simonwarmer8777]

I own a SLR01 ‘18 too . Do you have a slipping seatpost?

[@nickhutchinson9068]

You can unscrew the sram barb and olive cause its threaded. But I'd always prefer a fresh piece of cable

[@jacobschenkel1010]

I was hoping to see a crank change to a 1x system, maybe chain alignment issues from different crank alignment and maybe you talking about using different crank lengths to be ready for peddling hard through criterium turns. It looks like you already have a SRAM XDR hub is your system 11s or 12s?

[@CamNicholls]

12s, and I would love to put 1x on it, but it's hard to source!

[@martynstokes9289]

Nice Looking Bike :)

[@justinmiller7083]

Kps looks great but only ship to Australia and NZ now

[@adamsmith2408]

Things a weapon

[@DanielStirnimann]

I'm a simple man, I see a BMC bike, I click like

[@CamNicholls]

Haha me too

[@samuel8590]

Hey Cam! I'm looking into purchasing a BMC SLR01. What's your honest opinion of this bike? Still the BEST all-around bike you've ridden? And would you recommend making the same upgrade on the one-piece bar and stem? I'm tossing up between the BMC and the Factor Ostro VAM.

[@CamNicholls]

Teammachine is the best bike I’ve ridden. I think you’ll find it stuffer and more complainant than the Ostro. Speed would be a close call. Bars are definitely worth it

[@samuel8590]

@@CamNicholls Thanks Cam. I appreciate your opinion and will heavily consider it.

[@samuel8590]

@@CamNicholls Oh! One more Question. Have you ever had any slippage on the seat post? I hear mixed things out there on seat posts slipping on the BMC SLR01. Perhaps with the order model SLR01s'?

[@CamNicholls]

@@samuel8590 never slippage. Had it on plenty of other bikes though

[@brittanydonneberg4918]

This bike was really easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

[@aedsy]

Looks sweet

[@Quivivravelo]

can't afford the slr01 version so i'm with the alr which is superb for me too :D

[@U.s.e.r.3493]

KPS looks like rebranded Winspace!

[@gntfilms]

I own a pair of hyper 50s, these are almost definitely rebranded WS wheels. Hubs sound exactly the same.

[@U.s.e.r.3493]

@@gntfilms same thought re hub sound...

[@joshpell9324]

Hi Rob and Tom, Sorry to say these are not rebranded Windspace wheels. We have developed our tooling for our wheels only and own hubs over the last two years. Our carbon spokes are also not the same. However we do both take advantage of filament winding technology to manufacture our products. Many hubs can sound similar due to the pawls configuration in the free hub eg 3, 4 or 6 pawls engagement. Cheers, Josh KPS Cycling

[@gntfilms]

@@joshpell9324 Good to know! I thought they looked and sounded similar, but always keen to learn more :)

[@CamNicholls]

Yes, and I can confirm they ride nothing like the Hypers.

[@user-d32658]

Wow these new bicycles seem to be a nightmare to work with. I’ll stick to my mechanical Durace Émonda with rim brakes. Super light and easy maintenance.

[@durianriders]

I think we will see a lot of bar failures in a few years from the internal cables rubbing away the lay up from the inside out.

[@CamNicholls]

Interesting thought, I guess time will tell.

[@Cyclingchoice]

The bars with holes are from GPLama :)

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

Good intro from Jay ! A laugh a minute.Cam is almost as loud as that freewheel!Show more of this shop it is fun.

[@saracen888]

Super nice

[@Cyclingchoice]

I want to work for Taylor cycles!

[@James7Alan]

Hey Cam, great video! I see your bike is 54cm, can I ask what your height is? I just got a used BMC SLR02 and it’s a 51cm. I’m 5’8” and was told this would fit me right.

[@torassque]

tommorow my turn to change from standard to integrated handlebars on SLR_01.

[@torassque]

OMG . It was a very painful day. Almost 4 hours. Had to change both hydraulic hoses, and the work with the handlebar internal routing was ....lets,say very challenging :). Not doing this again.

[@lukewalker1051]

Mr. Taylor passes the mental stability test because he didn't throw a single wrench throughout that bike rebuilding process. Hard to do what he did on camera because routing cables or hoses on these bikes, cutting to proper length etc is 'tedious' Taylor is a very stable dude with great attitude. There are no words for how awful building a bike like that is. Difference between you and me Cam is...I could never let someone else build my bikes. For example, I have to custom fit my shifters to the bars for 'just the right' hood angle which also includes toe in of the shifters. Pros work with their mechanics to get this trial and error process just right...set up, ride, tweak, ride again, tweak. To use Lance as an example who rode during the 'pre integrated' era, Lance would tweak his cockpit as little as 1 mm. A perfectly comfortable cockpit is trial and error. And of course this is a huge PITA with integrated handlebar set up and impractical if you are a local rider working with a bike shop unless the owner is your brother or close friend...because takes too much time on bikes with integrated cockpits.

[@CamNicholls]

I understand that Luke and many people are like that! I am just no good with the tools. I prefer making videos about someone else doing it instead.

[@alantee3767]

Nice 👍

[@yurisichi5686]

Hi Can you do a comparison windspace vs KPS wheels please! Yuri

[@CamNicholls]

Caden, VS iCan, VS Winspace coming.

[@harrisonstojanovic6489]

Would love to here your feed back in relation to thoughts on these KPS wheels v The Caden decadence wheels v hyper wind space wheels. What do you think is the best value and performance wheels?

[@CamNicholls]

Caden VS Winspace VS iCan coming

[@harrisonstojanovic6489]

@@CamNicholls awesome 👌👌👊👊

[@crailwah]

I’m here in 2021 replacing by regular brake cables in like 10 mins … Lolss. But I do love this bike though

[@BennyHubba]

Loved it

[@AdamEwart]

Mmm, yes...those are pretty!! 😍 Down your way on the weekend mate, I'll keep the ears peeled for that ridiculous hub scream shattering the Noosa serenity 😄 Does ol mate have a link to that EPO tee??

[@CamNicholls]

Are you doing the Classic? Make sure you say hello.

[@AdamEwart]

@@CamNicholls yes indeed. If I spot you amongst the throngs, I'll definitely say hi 👍 Know of any 28-30avg groups heading out Saturday morning?

[@CamNicholls]

@@AdamEwart only the Sat bunch which is more 35-40. I’m not out tomorrow but will see you Sunday.

[@AdamEwart]

@@CamNicholls Maybe I could take my own rope?? 😄 All good, will work something out. Cheers 👍

[@TheJCG75]

Cam - let me know your thoughts on the bar and if they’re stiffer than the two piece you had before. I’ve got the exact same bike and am thinking of moving to the one piece ICS bar/stem as well. Thanks man!

[@CamNicholls]

Best bars I've ever ridden, do it 100% if you can!

[@flaccus123]

@@CamNicholls Got the same bars last month too on the exact same bike as you Cam. Had to wait a while to get them in black. Alas, my LBS mechanic wasn't as skilled as Jay and had to get new hoses. I've already replaced the Force AXS cranks, chain and cassette with Red. Made a nice difference to the weight and much smoother gear changes and less noise.

[@willmeteora]

I was initially skeptical with the integrated ICS, moving from 3T arx and ergonova on my rimbrake SLR01. The ICS bar/stem design pleasantly surprised me, and I must say, it's so well designed in terms of its ergonomics, multiple contact points on the drop for you to get comfortable, a shorter reach to accommodate for the longer hood, and the flare on the drop is really a good design so my knee doesn't hit my arm! Beware of the measurement, the 42cm bar width actually refers to 42cm at the drop, the top of the bar where your hoods are attached actually measures 40cm.

[@xBALL3R]

what is the paper for hes holding under the disc rotor?

[@CamNicholls]

Plan white paper

[@sstu0286]

How come Cam you don't do your own builds?...I've built many bikes including sram etap, hydraulic, di2, Campag etc...essential to know how these things go together and especially disc brakes always requiring ongoing faff maintenance. A torque wrench being no.1 on the tool list and some decent park Allen keys

[@lukewalker1051]

You and I can but Cam likely has different fish to fry. Horses for courses. For example, Cam could reply, where is your youtube channel? People have different talent and different interests. My money for example would be on Cam in a crit race. Nobody does it all.

[@CamNicholls]

Yes, what Luke said. I am not good with the tools. I don't really enjoy it. However, I love watching someone else do it, filming the process and bringing it to life!

[@sstu0286]

@@CamNicholls Fair enough. I find it massively satisfying and essential to have some know how, also lead times in bike shops can we weeks ...not ideal. Also not knocking the local bike shop but I know every nut, bolt and link on my bike, how old it is, torque setting and importantly when to re-inspect fork steerer, cracks etc...I've walked off from countless bikes poorly maintained with loose headsets, ring of deaths rubbing away at carbon steerers with owners totally oblivious to potential catastrophic failures lurking under shinny paint. I get it but dropping a fork out, checking brake hoses (I'm sticking with Rim and hone away from Disc) is a must with all this integration its making bikes potentially less and less safe fro the average punter

[@markj.a351]

Is the team machine an aero bike?

[@CamNicholls]

is now.

[@truthseeker8483]

Reminded me why I do not ride a new bike with hydraulic disc brakes............a pain to work on.

[@darrenmathers152]

So those KPS wheels look like they are built around Winspace Hyper Rims ????

[@CamNicholls]

No quite different and riding experience is vastly different

[@massaka17]

@@CamNicholls How different?

[@kopavlov]

@@CamNicholls doesn't seem to be true as it's a simple rebranding

[@joshpell9324]

Hi Darren, Sorry to say our wheels are not built around Windspace wheels. As I mentioned above. We have developed our tooling for our wheels only and own hubs over the last two years. Our carbon spokes are also not the same. However we do both take advantage of filament winding technology to manufacture our products. Many hubs can sound similar due to the pawls configuration in the free hub eg 3, 4 or 6 pawls engagement. Cheers, Josh KPS Cycling

[@darrenmathers152]

@@joshpell9324 Never mentioned hubs or spokes So your saying those particular rims Filament wound are built buy your brand in your factory Or are they made by Winspace just like a couple of other brands I know of using that same rim under their brand name Thats some money youve put behind them Filament wound technology is a very expensive tooling and process for a new wheel brand ?

[@EtO124]

The rims look a little bit like the hyper wheels

[@p44doyle44]

Seems like he’s practiced his hambini voice before.

[@CamNicholls]

haha

[@pamtaylor7978]

Wait till he starts singing Opera!!!

[@marcus_velo_9970]

BMC = win, not space.

[@pigupigu]

Wanna take a guess at who makes the KPS wheels?

[@lasrachtech.1341]

See the dark install fake wheel company on KZbin

[@joshpell9324]

Hi There, We manufacture our own wheels and have no affiliation or connection with Winspace. We have developed our tooling for our wheels only and own hubs over the last two years. I can also assure you that the money we have invested in tooling Our carbon spokes are also not the same. However we do both take advantage of filament winding technology to manufacture our products however this still does not mean they are the same. No different comparing one company because they use the same grade of carbon fibre and manufacturing process. Cheers, Josh KPS Cycling

[@lasrachtech.1341]

@@joshpell9324 Hi Josh, Where are the wheels manufactured? Does KHS own the manufacturing facility or is manufacture outsourced? Cheers

[@joshpell9324]

@@lasrachtech.1341 Hi Lasrach Tech, Kps manufacture many of its products in Australia but do buy some UCI approved components from our long term trusted suppliers

[@pigupigu]

You don't make them in Australia. If you did, you'd claim so on your website. They'll be manufactured in China in Xiamen or somewhere nearby. Nothing wrong with that but no need to bullshit to consumers.

[@DanTuber]

kps site is unfinished. Too little info on the wheels

[@CamNicholls]

Thanks for the feedback Dan, I'll pass it onto the relevant people there.

[@joshpell9324]

Hi Dan, Apologies, we have had some small delays with our site and it will be all up and ready very soon. Thank you for your patience. If you need any information please feel free to contact me directly: [e-mail] Cheers Josh KPS Cycling

[@leslie7922]

Rim brakes much easier, standard bars too