That New Bike Feel - Home Road Bike Service

[@antoinevanderstraeten1315]

If everybody took care of their bike like him I would buy only second hand :-)

[@RixterNow]

I've heard that a cheap-o alternative to an ultrasonic cleaner is to put your chain in a jar of degreaser and putting it ontop of your front-loading washer and put the wash on for a cycle. 1200rpm gives a good shake

[@gplama]

lol!

[@correntejames]

will try this soon :-p

[@TheLondonCyclist]

Rixter Very funny.

[@chrisjenkins1]

Or put it in a jar and and ask grandad to hold it for 10 mins. Far more shakey.

[@nfd610]

I'm piecing together a cheap, homemade bike maintenance stand because of this video, Shane! I had been pricing new ones until I saw this. Thanks for putting it in your video.

[@emilegoguely4032]

Ultrasonic cleaner is pretty trick! Clean video, really becoming a fan of your stuff...I have to say your bike seemed cleaned to start with. One trick about tire "scars" is to seal them with super glue so that they don't grow any bigger

[@rogersmith2165]

Nice vid Shane. I thought I cleaned my bike yesterday and now you've shamed me into going back and doing a proper job. Channel is great. thank you.

[@michaelhinchey]

exactly my thoughts. lol

[@pjayreed]

another quality video. Will be building myself a bike stand thanks to you.

[@SlowtwitchDe]

Watching this is like meditation - THANKS :)

[@erikknudsen4034]

He's the only one that smiles when he's about to ride inside.

[@chiwanau]

I bought an ultrasonic cleaner from watching the video. I found that you can fill the cleaner with hot water and then use a separate metal/glass container with degreaser to clean the parts without any noticeable loss of cleaning power. This way, I can use the cleaner for things I don't want to get degreaser on. Using it daily to clean my water bottle nozzles and glasses.

[@jasonvespa7452]

Ha ha! When I saw your builder's stand it brought back memories of you posting your construction if it on the cyclingforums.com forum we used to hang out in. Amazed you're you're still using it! Cheers from Jason (aka Jazmo) Great job with the channel BTW.

[@gplama]

+Mezzo Litro hahah! Mate, it's been a while. Hope you're well.

[@aumuller]

Loved the ultrasonic cleaner idea. Beats a toothbrush and hard labour. Out to Supercheap on the weekend!

[@RixterNow]

Great bike stand! Made a similar roof rack once, never thought of that before I bought my Park PRS-21

[@mindciller]

I like that cable routing, much more aero than the California cross thing my lbs does on my specialized

[@gabrielung4088]

Love the ultra sonic cleaner!

[@RichLovelock]

Great vid Shane, love the ultrasonic cleaner! Nice little service, your cassette's almost as shiny as mine :) She'll fly

[@SamRodriguez1618]

I need to do this with my bike ASAP! Great vid! Cheers.

[@Knappovision]

Love that cleaning stand, going to have to make on of those for the MTB. A lot cheaper than the Park Tool alternative. Might have to look into an ultrasonic cleaner when I have the spare cash.

[@johaneduardo9403]

I have the same bicycle stored for some years, I need to do the same

[@RobPennefather]

A very thorough job - well done mate! On the chain and cassette I use degreaser from Supercheap - $1.29 a can this week. Compare this to $15 a can for a chain degreaser from my local bike store, and I'm sure that it does the job just as well.

[@RichLovelock]

(Love that your channel/views are growing, your vids deserve it)

[@jamesjimmytanny]

Solid bike stand!

[@Ridingonryeandjam]

Great vlog Shane! There's something satisfying watching a bike getting cleaned =) Could you do a vlog about how you arrived at your current bike position and what you look for to get the most power and comfort? Some stats would be nice, like frame size, stem length etc.

[@gplama]

I could... but it'd be disappointing. Four years ago, "yeah, you'll be about a 54". Then I made it suit what I need (narrow, and fast) with a 120mm stem and 36cm c-c bars. Done! The rest is tinkering with seat position matching it closely to the TT bike so I could do similar efforts on the roadie as the TT rig. I guess there's a post in all of that. I'll note it down. :)

[@Ridingonryeandjam]

Thanks for that! Interesting you arrived at 36cm width bars (much like Hanseeno) but hey it seems to work really well for you so no need to change it.

[@MarkRyanAB]

Great video full of good tips!

[@gplama]

Thanks mate. It is great to be able to turn an otherwise boring few hours into something that can help others.

[@markstengel7680]

Enjoyed have a Specialized too carbon fiber. Be Well.

[@anibaljesusdelgadillo2091]

That was thorough.

[@bonn1771]

that is awesome, enjoy your new bike riding feel... i think if i can learn some of what you did, i can save $$ but still go to LBS for major jobs

[@CarlBaravelli]

nice video. I really enjoyed that

[@runningwithmarc]

Great work shane, looks great. :) Marc

[@kevwells]

Wow riding the cobbles on the neo really makes your bike dirty hey..... Love that bike stand, I'll be stealing that idea ;). Oh and I guess you don't need your brakes on zwift.

[@tomislavaleksic2528]

Good maintenance, mate! You should do a bit more explanation while doing stuff, like how to wrap bar tapes etc... Also, i think your cable housing at rear mech is a bit too long. Cheers

[@larsvogeler3078]

Awesome job!

[@donjon1212]

Wow that it's really extreme!!!!

[@JohnSmith-gb9wz]

Nice bike mate. need to get me an SWorks!

[@gplama]

Yeah, that is a great bike. 2012 or 2013... I really need to upgrade. The Giant I'm rolling on now just isn't the same.

[@jaymobutterball]

I just want to see a video on that bike stand.

[@michaelleung5529]

lmao youve done your bartape so perfectly..... mine so ugly...

[@orci77]

I wonder why you don't got new tires. Your tires looks more worn out than your cleats. Using a ultrasonic cleaner is a nice idea. Didn't thought about it even I used it for cleaning parts of my remote model cars.

[@gplama]

Math plays a part in a lot of my choices. New cleats are $25. New tyres are $100+.

[@jbsbikes4755]

It never ceases to amaze me folks spending a fortune on branded "chain cleaners" when the best product for the job can be found on the shelf in the supermarket. Kero FTW.

[@markmccall6273]

do you mean normal white spirit? For cleaning paint of brushes etc?

[@jbsbikes4755]

+mark mccall by white spirit, if you mean mineral turpentine? No. Kero (aka Kerosene) is different. commonly dyed blue in Australia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerosene

[@markmccall6273]

Aha. Thanks for the link. In the UK we mostly refer to it as paraffin. I'll stop buying all the branded stuff and give it a go. Thanks.

[@qpae123]

great video !

[@anthonyreeckman96]

That's an immaculate cleaning job Shane, can you make fries in that gizmo too:)

[@gplama]

+Anthony Reeckman Hahha! What about fried salmon Tone?

[@anthonyreeckman96]

+Shane Miller As long as we can get rid of the Kerosene marinade it'd be a goer!

[@callumfurey589]

Shane, could you do a vid on servicing the bearing in your bottom bracket? I have the same pressfit type but am unsure what the best products (grease ect) are to use for it. Cheers

[@gplama]

+Callum Furey I hate the SWorks bottom bracket with a passion. Use a sledgehammer! ;)

[@callumfurey589]

haha i run a trek so bb90 isnt too bad, however what do you use to lube and grease the thing and should i grease the bearings directly?

[@gplama]

I'm not a mechanic.... so.... ummm... yes. I think. :)

[@johnnyitalia1]

WAW YOU ARE A HANDYMAN SHANE I WISH I COULD DO THAT ALSO.NO NOT ME TWO LEFTHANDS HAHA

[@bvulgarin76]

Nice Job! Great Vid!

[@mathewtorres3284]

Good content,good quality , keep up the good work m8👍🏽

[@Crawer101]

Thanks Shane. Yet more great life hacks for me... and I consider myself to be pretty handy! Quick Q... what new wheels are they? look like ultegra?

[@gplama]

I believe so, 6800 or maybe my RS81? I can't recall.

[@thegreenbikerider6189]

Removed that cassette like a pro, did you do it in 1 take haha? Fancy coming round and cleaning my bike?

[@gplama]

1 - One take, yep. 2 - Nope :)

[@psilk34]

Lol if I did this my brakes wouldn't work and the shifting would be a mess. And I'd miss a day of riding. Lol.

[@hillclimblover2255]

good job

[@warwickmcghee]

that was satisfying

[@funnyclub]

Nice work ;) How do you find those new specialized stumpy saddles?

[@gplama]

They're good when they're in correct position.

[@funnyclub]

How did you position it compared to your previous saddle?

[@swoadrahman3206]

I was just wondering, how did you build the bike stand?

[@James-zu1ij]

I bought my self an ultrasonic cleaner cleaner but im not sure about the cleaning fluid. Doesn't the kerosene remain at the top away from the chain? Could I use citrus degreaser instead. I just want best results. Good informative info thanks Shane. Ill keep watchin

[@gplama]

Mix it around. Any degreaser should work nicely.

[@chrisodle007]

Is that a power saddle? I have one a lost the sweet spot and wondering what your inclination is? EX: 1 degree down or up etc...

[@gplama]

Yes. I can’t recall what mine was on. It did take some tinkering to get just right.

[@EricRidesDirt]

Why do you keep the cable housing so long for the rear derailleur??

[@gplama]

To trigger people on the Internet. Honestly, it's not something I really give that much attention to. It's surprising how many people comment on this though.

[@BIGDO13]

what kind of bar tape did you use? Also, do you find it bothersome or tricky to replace your internal routed cables?

[@gplama]

1 - Specialized something-or-other tape. I don't like it. I'll go back to LizardSkin next round. 2 - Yes. It's a total pain in the arse.

[@BIGDO13]

Shane Miller lol, okay ... got it..

[@bikeswimrun2012]

How big is you ultrasonic cleaner? I was looking to buy one but some are 400ml and others are 750ml +. Thanks for another great video!

[@gplama]

ToolPRO Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner - 2.5L

[@perwiratempur]

Nicely done! How's the Quarg pm?

[@gplama]

The Quarq has been rock solid for years. Brilliant bit of kit.

[@brissiAU]

Great vid mate, how long is that stem?

[@gplama]

120mm

[@jakesiney]

Would you reccomend the Power saddle? I need to replace my Romin...

[@gplama]

Works well for me. Get sized/fitted at a store before buying to ensure you get the right fit.

[@puzle9]

What product do you use on your chain. And what minor service do you do weekly or monthly?

[@gplama]

Oil? Muk-off Team Sky blue oil.

[@havefunandbikestuffOver40]

@Shane Miller I like the home made bike wash stand more than anyone else! I mean I really enjoyed that bit. Soo simple, soo sleek. watched the whole video again to see that part. Best cleaning and maintenance video I've seen in a while. and if you're into cycling vlog in Hawaii, check out my channel if you have time and it fancies you. Regards-Bernard. p.s. loving that sL4!

[@gplama]

Cheers mate! Hawaii!? Awesome. I flew over your house twice last week on the way to LA and back.

[@Steve-jo3cl]

Didnt see you do Vons bike .... thats not very nice... No Di2 either i thought for sure you would have that being a bit of a techo guy ! And that stem Wow how long is that 160mm it looked long ! Hows the new 820 treating you ?

[@gplama]

- Von does all her own work. Which is ace. Girl power! :) - All my money goes on trainers, nothing left for nice group sets. I'd love eTap. - 120mm negative 17deg. I could go neg 8 and remove some spacers for the same position. - Still searching for the 820! Australia is the arse end of nowhere when it comes to having nice things. At least Pokemon Go was released here before a few other places.

[@Steve-jo3cl]

+Shane Miller .... Ahhhh you still could have done it for your wife.... You know something nice ... Etap ahhhhh cmon I thought you would be a shimano guy !!! Not a big fan of wireless stuff myself just have to look at wifi and ant+ we still get drop outs in case of ant+ and wifi I get double the speed by just using a Ethernet cable instead of wifi, that's why I'll stick with a fully wired shimano system any day of the week .. That's a nice aero setup !!

[@michaeldriesenaar9012]

What seat u using ? And great vid 👍

[@gplama]

Specialized Power 143mm

[@georgeleighton1]

Where did you grab your ultrasonic cleaner from mate?

[@gplama]

SuperCheap

[@robertharvey9047]

Robert is the pascaway

[@Rikitocker]

How do you like the Roubaix tyres Shane?

[@gplama]

Great training tyre. They don't seem to cut up with road junk.

[@Rikitocker]

Nice - I'm looking for some new rubber and was looking at the Spesh Turbo Pro Comps also - any thoughts either way?

[@gplama]

Race wheel or training wheel. Good roads. Bad roads. Hot roads. Cold roads. All on road, some off road gravel? Lots of factors. Save race tyres for race day.

[@Rikitocker]

Training wheels ... all rounder but something solid, quick and with a good rolling resistance rating. Looking for a good solid jack of all trades tyre ... that has a bit of go - would I be asking too much?

[@gplama]

Yep. Solid and good rolling resistance don't go hand in hand. GP4000s rate well, but square off.

[@faetofagitosou]

Hello Shane......what saddle is this?

[@gplama]

Specialized Power

[@faetofagitosou]

thank you

[@JS-tb9hu]

How much is the ultrasonic cleaner?

[@matthewaorchard]

I literally just googled it - Supercheap auto has it at $104.74

[@Steve-jo3cl]

+Matthew Orchard haha me too !!! U buying one as well ?? I think I might !! Pretty cool idea for chain and cassette cleaning .

[@joinjosiah499]

Damn... I need that hot pot...

[@OneBadMofoer]

what is the size of your bike shane?

[@gplama]

That's a 54cm frame.

[@Cyclingchoice]

What lube did you use?

[@gplama]

Muk-off Team Sky blue oil.

[@Cyclingchoice]

Thanks, always wanted to try that one ... a bit pricey though. Will get it next time.

[@zacrogers7254]

Ever think of becoming a pro mechanic? ;)

[@gplama]

No. There's a reason I had to speed up the videos. hahaha. I work on my own equipment so I have 100% faith in the job, and only I'm to blame when things go wrong. Other than that, IT security pays a lot better. :)

[@robertharvey9047]

Robert would football

[@alexb618]

bar tape is backwards

[@gplama]

I did this four years ago to trigger people in 2020. It was the long play.

[@alexb618]

@@gplama great success!

[@rockstereo89]

5: 48????????????

[@gplama]

+Dario Jimenez Explain your concern?

[@loveniacannon3302]

Works great until you go to dump it

[@BikeItUK]

Great Video, some good advice their. Subbed, check us out for some Vintage Road Bike Restorations all the best Andy UK

[@glenardmercado9609]

Please help me to build a roadbike please 😭

[@warwickmcghee]

that was satisfying

[@davidmahoney7960]

good job