Ultegra 12 speed Super Compact is Super nice!

[@innocent7048]

This is by far my favorite channel. Very professional. Here you have a drop of oil.

[@ridesofjapan]

You are too kind sir 🙏

[@jacobbassboy7097]

Really apreciate your support for Ukraine. It gives me hope, that we would be able to ride as freely here as before. Cheers form UA

[@george.carlin]

Jacob, I visited Kharkiv about 6 years ago and was impressed by how many cyclists I saw on the central street during the cycling parade/event. Thousands! You guys are brave, keep kicking putler's invaders out and hopefully, states will send you enough M777 to do the job.

[@aaron___6014]

@@george.carlin 6 years later and post covid...people aren't cycling as much.

[@otsuu]

Thanks!

[@ridesofjapan]

Det är jag som ska tacka! Tack!

[@MrDtelson]

Thank You! I am an Allied Echo owner with 12 speed Ultegra D12 and this is the exact hack I was looking for. What others might not understand is this frameset only works with 12 speed Di2 due to limited wiring and cabling options thus we are stuck with the 12 speed DI2 world if using Shimano for the most part. I will consider the front crankset mod and or keep praying for GRX 12 speed Di2. Peace my brother!

[@ridesofjapan]

Cheers mate! Happy you found it useful. For whatever it’s worth I did run fully wired 11speed di2 before the 12speed came out. I’m with you on keeping my fingers crossed for 12speed grx soon!

[@ryanfrederick3557]

Great stuff lately; thank you! I picked up a laser level and it’s been one of my best investments ;) Now looking to go 12 speed but Ultegra is still semi-difficult to come by in Canada. Are you familiar with Alex’s cycle in Japan? Are they reputable?

[@ridesofjapan]

Cheers mate! Don't have any experience with Alex Cycle sorry. I'm a little bit confused though, if they are an authorized Shimano dealer, they should not be allowed to ship Shimano products overseas to different Shimano territories... Which makes me believe they are a "grey market" dealer. Just speculations though. Thanks again!

[@galenkehler]

One of the cool things about SRAM's original front road derailleurs was they had 2 threaded holes on the derailleur so you could just mount in the upper hole for CX (or super compact)

[@CodyMH]

0:52 "It all started when I was a board one weekend..." Odd choice for a Halloween costume, but I like it!

[@stevethistle7974]

your rides scare me but i really enjoy your videos and content. Favourite bike site for sure. you are a funny man. Thanks for doing these.

[@roberthealey6820]

A 200km ride the day before your gravel event?! Kudos!! Awesome video as always, thank you! 👍

[@albertkikstra]

Nice setup! Looking forward to meeting you in Kashiwazaki.

[@chrikim67]

You might want to look into getting a Classified wheel set. Solves the issues with front derailleurs 🙂

[@JuvoII]

It's just that 2 different gear systems, to build something as simple as a bike, makes humans look abit dumb.

[@brauljo]

@@JuvoII What?

[@Gabe73C]

Always love watching your videos. Educational and entertaining with great production quality. You always get me to laugh.👍

[@danial17011]

Waow, i Wish we could see you actually riding more. Great filming

[@stevenpike7530]

Great fun…as always…

[@n.h2786]

You can buy an adapter "Wickwerks Fit Link" to lower your FD. I transformed my 50/34 to 46/34 with this adapter.

[@bobcabot]

that´s a darn clean road! wow

[@BrandonMeyer1641]

I approve of subcompact gearing. I run a 48-32 up front and initially an 11-34 out back. I found I wasn’t using the 11 much at all so when it was time for a new cassette I got a 12-36. Can’t say I’m disappointed. The times I’m spun out I wouldn’t want to go faster anyways because I wouldn’t have enough time to brake before flying off a mountain. Plus I get a lower gear for climbing up anything I want basically. Subcompact is the way to go for most riders imo especially if you ride gravel.

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

I run 48-31 GRX cranks with 11-36 cassette, and GRX RD. Works great. I did have an 11-42 cassette but that was overreaching the RD's capabilities... though the 31/42 ratio for climbing was almost like MTB gearing :)

[@swe223]

Adapt the gearing to your use and riding conditions. I often ride a TT bike with 1x 54t or 56t chainring, but I've gone as far as 42/28 and 11-36 on my gravel/bikepacking bike. Pretty good for long steep gravel climbs (endurance Z2) , perfect alignement when riding on the flat at ~30-35km/h. On the descents I spin out at 50km/h but when bikepacking, I prefer to rest anyway instead of pushing and wasting energy. So bigger doesn't really make any sense for that use.

[@andrep4435]

@@swe223 hey, how did you get to the 42/28. I’ve been thinking about doing something similar, looking at white industry’s crank set, for my gravel bike. Would be interested to know what components you used?

[@swe223]

@@andrep4435 My Gravel bike (Kona Sutra LTD) uses a MTB Bottom Bracket so it was a little bit easier for me. For example, I can use an XTR M980 crank which comes in 44-30 or 42-28, or any MTB crankset in 104/64 BCD and adapt any chainring on them. Personally I mounted Osymetric chainrings because I love them. With a road BB however it's hard to go below 30 because of the bigger BCD but it should still be good enough. For example GRX (46/30 natively with smaller BCD) or Absolute Black who makes 46/30 chainrings that go on 110BCD. But you can still compensate in the back with something like an XTR 11s 11-40.

[@andrep4435]

@@swe223 thx!

[@jennibristol7720]

We had the same front derailleur issue, not being able to lower it enough. We solved this by using the Shimano GRX front derailleur.

[@ucdescents]

Thank you for sharing this! It would be great if you displayed the speed on your descents.

[@BetterShifting]

You’re one of my favourite lunatics :)

[@douglasbarnes1171]

Awesome content as always

[@MatthewLister]

Really interesting - thanks!

[@AdamQueen]

Exactly the same problem here, I tried 46/32 chain rings (extra 2mm offset inward to handle that 32t on Shimano cranks). The 2mm offset is not that bad, but the FD not low enough is a problem, causing chain drop and poor FD shifting performance. But that 46/32 chainring combined with 11/34 cassette provide some super awesome ratio. Although finally I go 38t + 11/40 M8000 cassette (with RX817 RD), despite the extra noise on that 40t cog, it's mostly fine. Now my desire for that super compact chainring is brought back!

[@Otso_66N]

Unusual stuff for this channel but my experience will build the gravelking SS tires fame ! I use them (700x35) on a tracklocross bike (48-19 ratio) and they are really awesome ! Amazing skid resistance and good dry off-road performance ! I might actually get another set for my road/CX/gravel Spé Crux

[@aucklandtoday9847]

Awesome vids. Dam you have some nice bikes

[@savagepro9060]

11:23 GCN calls this Free Hub Sound Check. It's a sexy selling point!

[@ohiomoto]

Great video as always. I haven't had slicks on my gravel bike in a few years now. I find that I'm fine with my Gravel King SK tires for the roads and speeds I ride. The extra comfort and confidence on broken roads along with the ability to explore a little off-road have changed "road-riding" for me. I want to try the SS next to see what they do in the gravel.

[@charlesblithfield6182]

Gravel King SS 38 is my favorite tire.

[@roberthealey6820]

Oh and a sweet descend! 😁

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Awesome video and nice Sugino front derailleur adapter,stainless hardware and mount I'm sure,it sounded like you had a swarm of giant Japanese hornets behind you,no was just your freehub.Safe riding.💯✌🏻👌🏻

[@SiopaoSauc3]

Love my GK SSs in 38, but I've been wanting a slightly wider tyre. Looking at the Maxxis Receptors in 40c which seems close enough to the SS without going up to the 43s. Also cool Hi-Ace camper at 13:55.

[@raceace]

That free wheel sounds like a Japanese Cicada through the bends. I miss those rural roads so much, such enjoyable rides. But those roads in Niigata are a bit rough in comparison, especially Joetsu.

[@pierrehennion717]

Super nice cap! 😎

[@donttouchthisatall]

yaay new video! I bet its a banger!

[@paulb9769]

Loved the down hill at least you ride on the correct side of the road in Japan!

[@awildcyclistappears]

Tobias, when you say "road surface takes a nose dive" you obviously never been to Poland :D Great video as always :)

[@ridesofjapan]

Its all relative in the end :) Cheers mate!

[@owenanstey436]

Nice descending, had me leaning over on the computer chair.

[@consistentwinner]

must be a real challenge to bike when cars drive on the wrong side of the road:) My next build is going to be Ultegra 12 speed !

[@hiimjonpaul]

Damn Dude, those perspective shots make me want to get out like now.How do you get those perfect perspective shots on your descent ?

[@keithc5729]

Wickwerks also sells a part that will lower the front D. But when I tried this, the front D. hit the seat tube. On some bikes the seat tube flares out where it joins the bottom bracket. My front D. hit the seat tube.

[@vincentvolmer5076]

You’ve got balls 🚵🏻‍♂️ 🔥, what a speed level🙈

[@desmondyap5391]

Looking forward for the 105 di2.

[@Konzuug]

Definitely a like for that intro haha

[@robertwilliams9322]

I’ve snapped a Dura Ace big ring. I’ve been using ultegra ever since

[@leftymadrid]

At that speed on that descent with cars. I would not even be able to talk!!

[@GLAJMAN]

I'm a bicycle noob. Do you use brakes while you are cornering? Can't differentiate between freehub noise and disk brakes. Really cool channel.

[@ridesofjapan]

You can't hear the brakes because they don't make any noise :) Majority of braking happen before the corner. If there is any breaking through a corner it just light feathering of the brakes.

[@GLAJMAN]

@@ridesofjapan Thank you for the reply! Those downhills look really amazing. Makes me want to try them.

[@mozismobile]

I normally watch everything at 2x speed. But the downhill ride videos get a bit scary at 2x speed.

[@tomcruz3774]

Mitsumine Ginger made me lol. I do something similar with my friends

[@Kermitonwheels]

Still looked like a lovely flowy descent. Appreciate your videos and you count on at least one person laughing at your jokes haha.

[@arturgdanski]

Great vid as usual, but this bonus clip.. stunning! I love descents on road as well as on a gravel bike but at 15:59 my brain just keeps telling "braaake" 😁

[@ridesofjapan]

Now be honest, you’re on rim brakes right? (I kid I kid) Cheers mate!

[@arturgdanski]

@@ridesofjapan … haha, reminded me that I need your #DiscBrakeDeathSquad tshirt. Just so there’s no confusion out on the streets 😎😁

[@martinhartmann3121]

How did you get those gravel king SS so neatly shaved? Don't tell me you plucked out hair by hair, please..

[@martinhotan8946]

GRX 11 Speed or the new 12 Speed version would have cured some of the issues - right ? Anyhow, as always - way cool show 👍🤟👍

[@nick37781]

RIDES OF JAPAN please try a wick work chainring and compare it to your setup to see if it truly shifts faster than dura ace. Especially on a standard 53 tooth setup

[@markanderson7412]

Gday and how’s it going? Please have you had any issues with the Easton ec90 crank/cinch system? Spindle inserts into cranks and pedal threads. Also have you had a look at the cinch power meter Thanks for all the great info with effort put into all the videos. 👍🤙

[@ridesofjapan]

Zero insert issues. (I follow the instructions and always use the included washers) Cheers!

[@JibbaJabber]

@11:23 And there's me thinking - I wish he'd just keep pedaling, that buzz is killing my chill 😁 #ASMR

[@alexdyke7176]

What's the weight now with Easton and 2x compared to thm?

[@rasmusfjordside]

@ridesofjapan Thank you for another great video! I was wondering how the road rear derailleur (with no clutch!) handles gravel (light gravel / cad 2 / cad 3) compared to the GRX Di2 rear derailleur in your opinion?

[@ridesofjapan]

Not really ridden any proper gravel.. but I can already say that it’s more chainslap for sure without that clutch. I’m definitely picking up a clutch 12speed di2 RD as soon as they release one. Question is, will it be XTR or GRX that comes first? 🫣

[@rasmusfjordside9755]

Thank you for your reply! I was looking at the 105 di2 for an all road build on a gravel frame - with the possible future upgrade to a GRX 12 speed rear mech. But I don’t like the idea of scraping the paint off my chainstays before that GRX mech maybe or maybe not turns up. Maybe I’ll just go full bonanza with the EKAR group - it sure is light…

[@mmiqdad]

will you be documenting the gravel event?

[@ridesofjapan]

Strava and Instagram most likely yes. Not a “produced” video here on KZbin since I’ll be busy riding the event.

[@Azbram]

What camera do you use for the POV shots?

[@TheBRad704]

8:53 wait how'd you cross you first finger over your middle finger so smoothly...

[@floam11]

Amazing videos, really appreciate them :) Can you tell which is the handlebar tape on the Allied? Thanks!

[@ridesofjapan]

Most superlight Cheers!

[@Losman0007]

I knew OCD was your Super Power....great!

[@maxbucky24]

1yr later and grx 12spd is finally seen on a pros bike

[@Sam-fg6bt]

Please review planet x tempest would love to see your opinions etc bought one as my first propper bike cheers guys

[@paulb9769]

I am currently running a 2x9 and I love it. Is a 1x worth the sacrifice?

[@MrKruucks]

Is using an xtr rear derailleur not an option anymore? Edit: looks like that is not an option… yet

[@monty2078]

Your my favourite presenter👍I know you are a Shimano fan boy. I have 2 11 speed Shimano Ultegra bikes, but this year I was building a new bike ( Argon 18, Krypton Pro) so in reviewing groupsets ( I live in a hilly area and am an olderr rider) I decided to go Sram Axs as I could get a 43/30 with a 12 speed 10/36. One 1 of my Shimanos I use Standard compact and an 11/34 and on the other one I use a standard compact with an 11/40. Shimano is back in the dark (racing) ages when it comes to road groupsets and I am fed up with constantly fiddling to get the gearing I need.

[@mareklesniak8768]

​ @Rides of Japan How does Ultegra perform compared to Dura Ace? Any noticeable difference in gear changes and durability?

[@oraszuletik]

Supertuck at 11:06?

[@JohnyPedaluga]

я плохо знаю английский но я все нахуй понял!))) и "бонус" концовка отличная

[@corvus400]

Looks like very few cars.Roads are smooth enough.

[@hanziel]

what camera are you using for descent footage like that? it looks super clean! keep up the good stuff (:

[@ridesofjapan]

DJI pocket 2

[@hanziel]

@@ridesofjapan thanks (: quite impressive!

[@jorenvandaele1301]

Have you had the problem with the easton cranks were they get a round crack on the inside of the crankarm? I love my easton ec90sl cranks but I just found the crack.

[@ridesofjapan]

No problems

[@ridethelakes]

I had what looked like cracks on the inside of my Easton ec90sl cranks, see reply I got from Stif Sports below: "They have confirmed that the marks you have spotted are from the production of the crank and do not affect its structure. The item is safe to use but please keep an eye on them, if any further marks appear get in touch straight away and we can investigate these for you. I have seen similar markings on Race Face cranks (Race Face and Easton are owned by the same company) and these are also marks from the production of the arm which do not affect the structure."

[@christianwparker]

Allied bikes routinely mount there front derailleur braze on too hi. Even with a 50 tooth ring, the gap is too big. This is a big oversight not shared by other brands.

[@DirkSachse]

How much does it set the FD back towards the rear wheel? Could you measure it please?

[@PKownzthem]

Just when I though „man would be nice to have a speed overlay“ you made an annotation haha Speed limits generally are for motor vehicles though (in europe), is that different in japan?

[@siffoine]

That is not true in this European country

[@Kirinji1kirinji]

Bicycles in Japan belong to the "unmotorized vehicle" category - so they're still considered "vehicles" and hence expected to abide by the same traffic rules as the motorized counterparts. PLUS some odd regulations, like "you're allowed to ride on the sidewalk at a speed that is slow enough for you to a complete stop at any given time IF said sidewalk is wider than 3 meters."

[@PKownzthem]

@@Kirinji1kirinji thank you!

[@M9IN0G]

Freehub sounds like a swarm of angry bees. :D

[@EndoplasmicReticulum7]

Haha, I‘d love to know what the car driver thought as he/she was overtaken by a bike 😂😂😂😂.

[@luisguanzon]

Do you think my current Cannondale 10 arm spider ring (direct mount crank), currently on 11 speed setup, would work with three new ultegra 12 speed setup?

[@malteweling4010]

That Cap of yours is amazing🤩, how is it called or where can i buy it😬 i would appreciate a hint✌️

[@projectcycling]

Have you ever tought about switching to sram axs wireless setup? I'm a shimano guy but I have to say that ditching the di2 battery and cabling is a total win imho

[@ridesofjapan]

Not even for a single second :)

[@zhuangchenzhou1172]

Really interesting that the tires only blew up to close to 38mm! Are the rims on the narrow side?

[@ridesofjapan]

Gravelking tires seem to stay true to size in my experience. Rims are 21mm internal

[@jabzero1]

He man, what socks are you wearing in your vids? Been looking for simple, clean pair.

[@ridesofjapan]

Fingers crossed socks

[@savagepro9060]

11:50 Rider: Finally a proper corner! Corner: Hmm, finally a proper potential victim!

[@pakelly99]

Ok, I’ll be the estupido one and ask, is this completely fine, being an 11 speed chainring / crankset within a 12 speed dura ace setup? Most particularly not asking for a friend, asking for my own personal benefit. 😅

[@ridesofjapan]

Unfortunately is hard to give a general answer that will cover all 11speed chainrings. But I’d say that most 2x 11speed chainrings will work fine with Shimano 12speed chains. However, 11speed 1x narrow-wide chainrings will generally NOT work with Shimano 12speed chain, as is the case with the Easton 1x 11speed chainrings.

[@jonathanwoo6597]

Thanks for the video. I'll be attempting to put 9250 on my GRX equipped bike. I'm worried about the GRX's 47mm chainline. Your Easton crank has a 45mm chainline. On the big-small combo what is your FD's trim setting (-19 to +19)? I'm hoping I won't have to setup my GRX crank asymmetrically to accommodate the 9250 FD. Thanks.

[@ridesofjapan]

Nothing extreme like that, -6 / +6 or something like that, don’t remember exactly

[@jonathanwoo6597]

@@ridesofjapan Thanks. I put the -19/+19 there as each trim setting has different extreme end values.

[@el3ktrik0]

Huh... And I am still in a hunt for a 2nd hand 11s DA Di2 for my road bike

[@Kirinji1kirinji]

Same here. Ultegra 11-spd in my case 🥲

[@bengt_axle]

Does Ultegra Di2 use a position (cadence) sensor to time the shift so that the derailleur moves the cage so ramps on the chain ring pick up the chain at just the right moment? In other words, if you press the shift button at the wrong time, will the system compensate to wait until the ramps are in the right spot?

[@ridesofjapan]

no, shift happens at the time of pressing the button

[@rgpeters]

How is that Easton crank working, is it a 11 or 12 speed and does it creek or is just doing it's job?

[@ridesofjapan]

No problems in either 11 or 12 speed. The Crank itself should never creak unless something is seriously wrong.

[@rgpeters]

@@ridesofjapan cool, I just ask as I read somewhere that people where complaining about the Easton creeking

[@kyle3570]

what do you do for living in japan :)

[@Ropetable]

I love that freehub sound. Luckily haha...

[@grahamwynde1176]

I’m enjoying GK semi-slicks at the moment. My Farsport Gravel wheels with DT Swiss 350 hubs (yeah, I know but match my 650b set) are almost SILENT, seriously

[@jaro6985]

DT350 hubs are super loud unless theyve been freshly packed or replaced with thicker grease than stock.

[@grahamwynde1176]

@@jaro6985 Maybe Farsports is a fan of RoJ and knows that quiet hubs make us happy? I know they loud AF normally. My 650b GR1600 are...

[@jaro6985]

@@grahamwynde1176 yeah possibly theyve been tweaked. When you clean them youll find out I guess

[@tomson842]

What setup do you use for the bonus riding footage?

[@ridesofjapan]

DJI pocket2

[@Hippiehansie]

Well, try buying something from Shimano. That is almost impossible in the Netherlands

[@IdolOracle]

Any issues with a 34t cassette on a standard rear derailleur? Do you have any kind of adapter for that, or is the cage long enough?

[@ridesofjapan]

New 12speed Shimano (Ultegra and dura ace) take 11-34 by design.

[@richardbrown2985]

Have you ever thought about a lite speed or another titanium frame?

[@ridesofjapan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGG0pnilYpeHhLs

[@TimboCruz]

Hey Tobias! I was wondering if you have had the issue with a noisy 5th cog with your Ultegra cassette? I just upgraded to 12 speed Ultegra and my 5th cog is ticking like it isn't indexed properly. It seems to be a known issue, so wondering if you've experienced it too.

[@ridesofjapan]

My ultegra is spot on, my DA setup on the other hand gave me more noise from the cassette area… the extralite HG freehub is a pretty loose fit with the 12speed cassettes, so did experiment with removing the adhesive ring behind the cassette. Got it pretty quiet now, but I still would say my Ultegra setup is quieter.

[@TimboCruz]

Interesting, my Ultegra has been really hard to set up right. I am hoping it will improve once it wears in. Last question - I’m running the same crank and chainrings and it has a tendency in the small ring to such the chain between the frame and the chainring. Wondering if you had any other tips or tricks to set up the Ultegra front mech with the Easton crank and chainrings?

[@robertm1552]

So, do you think travel to Japan will get better soon?

[@ridesofjapan]

No idea

[@robertm1552]

@@ridesofjapan It’s a bit unbelievable but rumor has it after next months elections there will be a return to normalcy.

[@alexdyke7176]

Has the 1x clavicula been sold on waiting for grx 1x?

[@ridesofjapan]

Waiting patiently ;)

[@yarlon2014]

Do you feel any difference running a 11 speed crankset with otherwise 12 speed components? I am upgrading to 12 Speed Shimano but want to use my r8000 cranks.

[@ridesofjapan]

I can't speak for all cranksets, but once setup they preform to my expectations. I does take some tinkering to set up the front shifting though.. a bit more trail and error compared to 11speed. Will it preform just as good as a native 12speed shimano crankset? probably not... but you can get it pretty close.