Building the LIGHTEST GRAVEL BIKE in the WORLD on CRUX S-Works! This weight is INSANE!

[@TwistedWheels]

-> PARTS FOR SALE! -> My sub-7kg SYRE gravel bike is FOR SALE! All details here -> instagram.com/p/C4ka71XMGHh/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== -> Cannondale SystemSix 6 kg road rim-brake: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315161110280?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ffy4duueqw2&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=ffy4duueqw2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@felixmann7003]

I really like your sense of perfection and love for all the little details. Please never stop doing videos like that. The community needs stuff like that.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man

[@actionmethod]

What makes a build like this great is the attention to detail and the non-compromise method of choosing the components. :)

[@nomadtrails]

clips of your son were heartwarming, love it

[@christophervergara2962]

Man, absolutely flawless. You should do a full dedicated video on the headset, expander plug and the cutout on the fork. I've subscribed just for that. Absolutely brilliant!!!

[@romeandcurry6915]

I love it when a new twisted wheels video comes out. These builds show how much scope there is for top bike brands to improve. I cant believe how much weight you took out of that derailleur, just an unbelievable level of knowledge on show. Hoping you get Ollie Bridgewood down to do a GCN review of it as well :-)

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man! I hope so too 🤞🏼

[@averageilya]

Its amazing how after watching this video you realize that these days all modern components are already lightweight, to make a ww bike you have to save grams on each and every part, just swapping lightweight wheels or going for top of the line groupset won't do the trick. Great video as always, respect!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! Yeah, exciting times!

[@Anton-yr3lr]

Incredible! I'd love to see a follow up on all the parts after 5000km, on the aethos as well.

[@justinmiller7083]

Great looking bike. Love the classic two triangle w all integrated look.

[@YuoTubeTobi]

great achievement Oleg! Congrats on that great build!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@matttiggerward6147]

That is very pretty and impressively light!

[@n22pdf]

Wow what an amazing build dude and your attention to detail is excellent.. subscribed 😊 Pete 👍👍🚴🏻

[@dcv9460]

Just WOW!! Salivating here 😋 AWESOME BUILD! Please let us know how much did it cost you to build this machine. Thanks! =)

[@dreadpirateroberts8405]

Those Elilee cranks are beautiful! Great final result! Bike looks insane!

[@Andrea_Campenni_Design]

Best video since so far, that bike isn't only light but works properly as a normal bike! it isn't like most of the super crazy lightweight bikes. Well done Oleg!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks Andrea! Your carbon clamps were definitely one of the highlights of the build 👏🏻

[@sergmelikyan]

This is insane!!! Dude, you are building crazy cool bikes and go very deep into details to make them light.

[@joestube5439]

Very nice and usable (at least for you) build. The weight is mindblowing!

[@jonasmacdonald8194]

Unbelievable build - truly pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the industry!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@christianalboroto7574]

Build turned out really awesome. Absolutely insane weight for a gravel bike.

[@MiceSkillz]

I’ve been waiting for this so long! Redonculous build 😍

[@donnyli5047]

I love it! Built up a 6.7kg sworks crux, also with some bjorn goodies😊 but not all super light components, this is motivating me to trim more weight!!!

[@TheOldAndGrumpyCyclist]

I love the ultra lightweight build! What's the brand of the expansion plug again? 3:35

[@damienbayle1632]

Man this is so impressive. Everything is chosen with taste! Such a shame that the Crux or the Aethos are not sold like that as standard.

[@ganagno]

Great build! Question: Doesn't the length of the back brake hose (which is way less longer than if it was routed externally) limit the angle the steerer can rotate? Isn't the same true with the hole which the hose exits the steerer through to the frame? I am planning to do the same type of routing but afraid of such consequences. Thank you

[@hugoarraiolos8665]

I was also planning doing something similar but share the same concerns. @twistedwheels any feedback would be amazing. Thank you

[@conradleber3247]

You’re a champ !!! All your builds are awesome

[@festerofest4374]

I love it! What an awesome project. I'd just love to see that bike in person so I could lift it up and feel how light it is! SUPER-COOL!

[@alolympic]

Inspiring! Beautiful choices and attention to detail. Love it. Well done!

[@yossefphilosoph7715]

WOW ! Great project 💥💯💥

[@chrisgrigsby4475]

Congratulations on your new build and a new subscriber. So so cool.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@Philippe-ke3sk]

Congratulations very light!👍 Mine is 13kg, 1l bottle, additionnal brake parts in seatbag, and i always take 3 tubes in case of...😊

[@raymonds2687]

Excellent video, beautiful bike and clever use of components! I love that you can still send this weight Weiner down a gravel trail and not worry about breaking something.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man!

[@mirama1990]

I was looking forward to this video for a long time and you didn‘t disapoint. You‘re a master in what you‘re doing. Please never stop to inspire us all. Now I can work on my crux build 😅

[@TwistedWheels]

Thank you! 😃

[@stuartking6497]

Looks amazing! interested in the rear mech rebuild

[@lokekokwai5635]

Been looking forward to this video and watched it on the first hour it got released, awesome work and really bring some new innovation with some brand that we might not exposed to. One question, what is the compression plug that you use that allow the cable pass through?

[@TwistedWheels]

Thank you! Expansion plug is Intend Smarty (size Large)

[@ciprian7]

no words, EXCEPTIONAL

[@dustinkellycramer940]

Such a beautiful build not only light and functional but looks fantastic!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thank you!

[@Oh_Sully23]

That looks fantastic, and does actually seem useable for an appropriately light rider.

[@TwistedWheels]

Up to 95kg rider is fine.

[@Oh_Sully23]

@@TwistedWheels impressive!

[@cbenson513]

Amazing build. Love the thoughtful decision-making along with great looks. Hard to believe that weight for a truly ridable gravel bike.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man! If 6 months ago someone told me that this weight was possible, I wouldn’t believe :)

[@panchocaas6475]

Your builds are awesome and the energy of your videos is always very nice, like you really like and truly understand what you are doing 👏👏

[@grantmartin829]

What a beautiful bike! Coupled with your best build video yet. I didn’t know you had a tubulito discount either 🙌 I also can’t believe you took that derailleur apart. Totally worth it 👏

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks mate. Let’s organise a ride soon!

[@logojones96]

beauty of a build, been keen to see it for awhile now! insanely good looking, stupid light and so functional still 🤯

[@hoser7706]

12.5lb functional race bike that looks long-lasting sic!!! So well done!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks 👊🏼

[@TheBikeLifeBR]

congrats for the build, this bike is just insane!!!!

[@silvanandermatt1096]

Again, just impressive 🎉❤ big inspiration not just for building a light bicycle but also for adding style!

[@luthgardfarinas7554]

great build. any link where to buy that expansion plug?thank you

[@HeyWattsUpCycling]

Ive wanted to do a lightest crux for a while but I have literally nowhere to ride a cx or gravel bike. Have to live with my worlds lightest madone slr9 in the mean while. amazing editing of the video, super professional job.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man

[@joachim0507]

Would love to ride this bike! Well done! 😮

[@ucdescents]

Can you tell us where you got that internal steerer bolt clamp? Can you also do a video on how you modified your sram red rear derailleur? Love your videos by the way!

[@TwistedWheels]

It’s Intend Smarty (large), you can buy it from R2-bike. Rear mech modification video - could be a good idea, but not sure I’d have time to make a separate video about it :(

[@Lotikka77]

I get so much inspiration from your bike builds! Your bike builds are the best 👌

[@nomadtrails]

Scalpel precision. I love the recap where you show how you could have absolutely ruined/compromised the bike by shaving off another 150g. Epic.

[@RanchoLaEscondida]

Incredible build as always!!! I can’t wait for the next one!!!

[@KASSADlN]

Thats actually impressive. Nice job

[@Stefanosinf]

Excellent build!! i hope you enjoy it to the max!!!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! Will do 😃

[@petrsla]

Impressive bike, but even more impressive video! Great job!

[@ronron517]

Amazing Bike!

[@Vicktorioo2010]

Masterpiece

[@julienrobert3938]

Lovely video mate. Lovely bike. Enjoy riding it and come back for a review ❤

[@TwistedWheels]

thanks mate

[@SoManyMiles]

Welcome to the future: Your S-Works Crux build is the 2025 Crux with integrated cabling. Awesome build and details. Simply amazing! 😍

[@TwistedWheels]

Haha, we haven’t seen the 2025 CRUX yet. Maybe my Crux is even better (definitely lighter!)

[@SoManyMiles]

@@TwistedWheels honestly, I am more excited to see how your Crux performs. You‘ve entered a level of customization (optimization) beyond everything I‘ve seen so far. Incredible…or incruxable. 😀 Happy riding! 😊

[@tomastorres7497]

Amazing work congrats!! Whip specialized followed your trend of integrating the cables ;)

[@HeibesHealth]

This is gorgeous! Fantastic job-as always!

[@Peregrino.51]

Would love to see where to buy that YBN chain.

[@TwistedWheels]

R2-bike

[@traveller78]

Awesome build! Kudos!

[@tiamatcamilosanchez5179]

4:11 Could you please share the details of the fork core expander and manufacturing? I am interested in your internal wiring system, for my project. Thanks in advance.

[@TwistedWheels]

But I did share in the video. It’s called Intend Smarty

[@haqitman]

It's 12.4 lbs in American. That's mind blowing for any bike, let alone a capable gravel bike.

[@vadusa]

Awesome job 👏🏻

[@alexcavill1986]

I love this! True WW. However surely Berd spokes would have been better?

[@TwistedWheels]

It depends. BERD spokes would make wheels about 50g heavier. The AR25 rims are quite flexible due to their weight so I find that they work better with carbon spokes that add stiffness to the wheels. If the ultimate goal is comfort then I’d go with BERD. P.S. I’m using BERD on both of my XC bikes and love them.

[@weedseed2]

Uh, I was very much looking forward to this build video and it did not disappoint! Absolute STUNNER of a bike! The CRUX is just such a beautiful frame. I'm very curious about the performance of the rotors and weather they warp easily. Two parts I'd probably change is the Yuniper Seat Clamp, as I've had this on a bike and it broke after about three rides. But maybe they've since improved the product. Also, I have bought the INTEND expander but didn't really feel safe enough to me in the end. I think the Specialized expanders are really nice to work with, I find... though I see you needed the hole in the expander for the routing... Anyway, fantastic build and looking forward to the ride report 😊✌

[@TwistedWheels]

I’m waiting for Bjorn to release their 5.5g seat clamp in size 30.0mm and will swap it. I used intend on my Scott Spark full susp XC and it worked without issues, so I’m pretty confident. Rotors’ performance TBC

[@Robeuten]

nice built - regarding rear derailleur, you should try Hopp Carbon from Germany; they completely rebuild SRAM and Shimano derailleurs with their own carbon parts!

[@TwistedWheels]

Have you watched the video? 🤣

[@dopeone700]

Very nice! Good Job!

[@MAGAmaniac1000]

Unreal perfect build. Parts choice for performance is paramount to saving 130 g

[@robnolte2547]

Amazing! When do we get to see you tackle an aero or tt bike?!?!

[@TwistedWheels]

Don’t even start this conversation 🤣

[@plepgeat]

That is gorgeous. As a 130kg man, I can only dream of such a lightweight bike. As for shaving grams... If you fill the tires with nitrogen you will save a very small amount of weight and the tire pressure will be less affected by temperature changes. And if you can stand the ergonomic hit, you can replace the computer mount and stem-cap with a stem cap that has a built in computer mount - that's almost 20g right there.

[@TwistedWheels]

@@plepgeat hi, it already has the stem cap with integrated computer mount ;)

[@plepgeat]

I meant the 'no arm' type, @@TwistedWheels, but those are harder to loom at. Sick build, for real.

[@Podivertissement]

Hello ! I wanted to know your feedback with the newgen RX4 and the KCNC discs. I've heard that the disc clearance on the old gen RX4 was too tight to compensate a small veil on the disc, and that the KCNC were a bit thicker / noisier than other dics, how was it when you rode it ?

[@leslierogneschumacher9612]

Awesome video! Do you have a link for the half-size AXS battery you used in this build?

[@tphongsy]

Love this build but how has it held up with the rigors gravel racing? Thanks and love the content. I’m a supporter pf LightBicycles for years. You can’t beat their build and pride

[@evse.bike.andorra]

Very nice tyres! pity that it's out of production. What's the 2nd best if not that one? What's the deformation in the steering tube you mention? You insert custom carbon rim in it - I'm wondering if it compromises how well the stem holds the steering tube.

[@TwistedWheels]

2nd best would be Schwalbe Thunder Burt, but they are 2.1” so won’t fit every frame. Custom ring can only positively impact how stem is holding the steering tube as it is preventing it from flexing (at least in theory 😃)

[@mopedvieh]

Very nice build with so many custom touches. But the chain appears to be pretty long.

[@TwistedWheels]

The chain is sized correctly. There was a small issue with the rear mech that has now been resolved.

[@VinceBTZ]

Oh yesss ! Some kinda perfection !! I believe I can cryyyyy 🤣 Amazing work like always. I love all the details # I just dont like the bi-colour bikes in general, but its a personnal taste. Im not sure the saddle would do it for me either lol ! Anyways, it makes me want to pimp my gravel bike now hahaha 👍 Two thumbs up and keep up the great work 😉

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! The shape of this saddle fits my bum really well, so it works for me but might not work for everyone.

[@francescocriscuolo8733]

Sono davvero molto, moltissimo impressionato da questo tuo progetto. Hai studiato tutto nei minimi dettagli e credo che sia il mantra 🕉️ del “più leggero non si può”. Ti sarà costata un capitale, ma ne è valsa sicuramente la pena. Un vero capolavoro complimenti.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thank you!

[@lucendi.]

The SUB1-gram bar end plugs were meant for exactly this type of weightweenie bike build! And the headset spacer and dust cover looks very sleek. :)

[@TwistedWheels]

For sure! Thanks for making them!

[@adamglow7132]

Masterpiece!!!

[@TCCGrantT]

It looks like the disc brake lines coming out the back of the fork will interfere with the frame, limiting how far your can turn the bars before pinching the lines.

[@TwistedWheels]

They won’t. Drop bars will hit the frame first

[@TCCGrantT]

@@TwistedWheels Won't or don't?

[@Carftymk]

it's awesome that this is an actual usable bike with very thoughtfully picked parts that you actually like and not another flimsy dangerous bikes that are just for exhibits can you estimate how much stronger 4pot pistons are compared to 2pot brakes?

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! It’s hard to estimate. But these are definitely stronger than Hope X2.

[@wandafool1]

Your son is absolutely adorable! Like that? Yes! Like that!

[@TwistedWheels]

😂

[@wayupthep0unds]

Absolutely stunning ..

[@BerudPL]

niceeee, maybe front wheel should have tan wall gum? part with your kid was funny! thx for another amazing build

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! There are so many tones of tan that it’s almost impossible to match the colour of the frame 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rgsshed3803]

Amazing work!!! I would want to do something similar on my next steel frame build with the cabling, what expander is that? Any chance you have another one of those anti compression plugs to sell ? Would be happy to pay and support such a nerdy cause 😅

[@TwistedWheels]

Hi, it’s called Intend Smarty. You can buy it on R2-bike

[@jamescaldwell5]

Beautiful build! I have been surprised at how much most high end gravel bikes have been weighing these days. Everything on this bike seems like it could last, except maybe that 3D printed steer tube spacer. I think I would have gone with tried and tested carbon fiber for that part. I want to know more about those fully carbon cranks, I have been wondering why there are not more fully carbon fiber cranks out there.

[@TwistedWheels]

Yeah, seems 7.7kg+ for £10k+ bike became a norm 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jecacace]

Could you please remind the bottom braket brand and model. Thanks you so much

[@jecacace]

You recommend it? Is ceramic one isn’t it?

[@TwistedWheels]

It’s Extralite bb with Enduro Ceramic bearings. It’s good if you want the lightest bb possible.

[@twowheel_love]

gorgeous rig.

[@hugoarraiolos8665]

Great job! Where we can get those custom expansion plug?

[@TwistedWheels]

It’s actually standard Intend Smarty plug that you can buy on R2-Bike

[@ryanhealey7987]

Hi do you have a link to the handlebar? Thanks!

[@hmcps89]

Those rotors don't look up to the task for a long descent. Please update us on how they work out. Very cool to cerakote the hope caliper inserts. Awesome build up.

[@TwistedWheels]

I used Ashima on my full suspension XC bike during the TransAlp race and they were absolutely fine, but you need powerful brakes (I had Trickstuff). I’m using Ashima 140mm on my road bike and they are also fine. So I’m pretty sure these 160mm will be fine with RX4 callipers, but to be confirmed…

[@zeeweeq9004]

Would you recommend the carbon shifter clamps? Holding up well? Thanks

[@TwistedWheels]

Yes

[@michaelsantaromana2562]

Great build, I subscribed because I saw the Aethos build. Is there a cheaper alternative for the deda fork that you used for the aethos? I’m not too confident modifying the oe crux fork and the deda is pricey. Is there an integrated fork out there that would have the clearance and not break the bank?Thanks.

[@TwistedWheels]

I don’t know any

[@kppolich]

Internal Routing Perfection. No bulks head tube or ugly stem. Kudos, bike industry take notes.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@closegl_]

Cool bike! How come you didn't use the new Skrepka seatpost clamp to shave one more gram off? 😉

[@TwistedWheels]

It’s because at the time of the video skrepka was only available in size 31.8 and Crux has 30.0 seat clamp diameter.

[@stopneverstop]

would flocking the handlebars reduce weight over bar tape..?

[@TwistedWheels]

@@stopneverstop maybe. But I’ve built a fully race-ready gravel bike, so I’d rather use 35g of tape than risk my hands slipping off the handlebar on the offroad. Also, I don’t like the looks of it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@felixjackson2670]

Ok it is super light…BUT ,more importantly For Me…TOTALLY lovely build. Gorgeous looking bike. As close to perfection as humanly possible.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! 😁

[@Nick-qb8di]

Hey, great project. Huge attention to details. And it looks nice ❤️‍🔥 I have a Crux myself and in my opinion the spacers are the wrong place to save some weight. Especially with the fork being so flexy they take quite a bit of pressure while breaking on ruff surfaces. Would be interesting how your experience is after riding it a few miles. Did you consider putting on a smaller handlebar? Like a 38 or even smaller? And I think clincher tyres with tpu tubes are lighter than tubeless. But that interferes quite a lot with the riding experience so I guess depends on personal preferences.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks. Zero issues with the spacers after riding gravel and several cyclocross races. Nope for narrow handlebars - I don’t like how they feel especially on a gravel bike. Tubes might be lighter but not practical on an offroad bike so goes against my goal of building a practical gravel bike.