I Built My Dream Bike!
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It's a question we've all asked ourselves, if money were no object 'what would a dream bike build be?'. Well, thanks to @CampagnoloSrl Alex has had the opportunity to do exactly that! Check out part one where he starts off this epic build...
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🤔 What would your dream bike build be? Let us know! 👇
@ShtopoRrr
16 күн бұрын
If I had this chance, I'd start with ordering custom components such as shifters and frame because off-the-shelf stuff sucks
@bicikircho
16 күн бұрын
Great build Alex, location and intro well choosen too, I would have left the peugeot 404 in sight during the video. Bike looks great, like a once in a life bike.
@crchallenger
16 күн бұрын
You hit the nail on the head. Luv this build.
@LaurentiusTriarius
16 күн бұрын
A trail mountain bike with the weight of a 20k TT bike. In 2000 that's what I expected things to be in the 2010's 😅
@LaurentiusTriarius
16 күн бұрын
@@ShtopoRrrjust do it.
This video was a nice change of pace. Lovely cinematography, completely unexpected! Love the build, super nice looking and interesting components. Enjoy that bike!
@KarlosEPM
16 күн бұрын
Well said mate. Yes, enjoy your dream ride Gaspar!
@jonpoon3896
16 күн бұрын
If only there was a platform for cycling documentaries and short films… oh right, they removed it 😢
@MrJdw69
16 күн бұрын
Seems lately the quality has gone up overall. Keep it up GCN
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
@@MrJdw69 why thank you! ❤
Loving how the current cycling world is all SRAM and Shimano but when Albert gets the chance for a dream build it's straight down to the Campagnolo shop !
@markg0410
16 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@DummyUrD
16 күн бұрын
well Campi did sponsor the video so obviously they are gonna provide the parts, not like he actually had a choice.
@markg0410
16 күн бұрын
@@DummyUrD They need more marketing, at least here in the US.
@johnstrac
16 күн бұрын
@@DummyUrD agreed but he had the option of asking Shimano or SRAM.
@aoe76
16 күн бұрын
Alex not Albert
The best part was the Peugeot car at the beginning: outstanding!!
@robbchastain3036
15 күн бұрын
If I had that car, I'm not sure I'd even need a dream build. I'd just drive it through the countryside in hopes of finding a cyclist in need, especially one riding a Peugeot. 😀
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
@@robbchastain3036 haha! That sounds brilliant. "I just happened to be passing" where in reality you had been driving every weekend for months waiting!
@robbchastain3036
15 күн бұрын
@@gcntech O and imagine the tears of joy in the driver's eyes upon finally finding someone to help. And the look of pleasant bewilderment on the face of the cyclist upon noticing the car stop to assist. It'd be beautiful and maybe we need GCN dramatic presentations like that. And it'd be cool if the owner of that car contacted your countryman Jack at Number 27 here on KZread, he does excellent reviews of classic production cars and invites his viewers to share theirs. We need to hear more about that Peugeot team car. 😀
@jameslee-pevenhull5087
15 күн бұрын
@@robbchastain3036 Come to the Tom Simpson Retro ride in August.
Who'd have thunk Warwick was a man of such refined taste? It's beautiful, may you enjoy every moment you share with your dream build.
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
he settled down after this with a tumbler of whiskey in his study!
The cinematography, the music, the lighting, even the choice of transport are all totally SuperRecord-worthy. I love that as much thought went into the making of this video as Alex put into choosing his dream build. 😍
@cuebj
16 күн бұрын
There's a Super-Record bike on sale at XO Bikes in Lewisham Shopp[ing Centre. Police recovered stolen item. A dream bike from 1980s to about 2000. If I had a spare £800, I'd buy it immediately. My era, my dream from 1970s to 2000
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
We love a bike build 🙌 Glad you enjoyed it, Jazz and bikes... what more could you want
I love the intro to the video
@arnolddumm
16 күн бұрын
Nice car indeed.
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
We had some fun here 👌
I love the car, the shoes and the bike. Great job Alex and GCN editing team!
@alexpatonGCN
16 күн бұрын
Thanks!
What a cool old team car. Can you make a video (series) now vs. then?
@alexpatonGCN
16 күн бұрын
We can indeed! Ollie and I already have some plans!!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
@@alexpatonGCN just don't let Ollie drive one... 🚗💥
@andrewmcalister3462
15 күн бұрын
@@gcntech There’s a story here somewhere that needs telling…
I usually don't like these silent build vids. I watched from end to end. Editing was that good 👌
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
thanks! Maybe we should do some more builds like this?
Great to see Campagnolo getting some recognition. I love Campagnolo groupsets. Both of may bikes have Camapgnolo mechanical rim brake campag grousets.
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
Which is your favourite Campagnolo groupset?
Never thought I would see a Volkswagen XL1 in the background of a GCN intro
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
neither did we!
I just build my own dream bike! Steel Frame build on a workshop at big forrest frameworks in Potsdam. Fillet brazzed. Thank´s Robert!
Great build so far! It’s really nice to see a bike with Campagnolo (other than in my garage 😊)!
Oh, to be a presenter at GCN! Love the car, love the location, love the bike! Mega hug for sharing!
Can we see more of the cars by any chance? Some rare treats in this video indeed.
@iansingleton
16 күн бұрын
Appreciate, yes! Afford, no! 😂
@carledin
16 күн бұрын
Wasnt that an ultra rare VW XL1, a +100k euro car?!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
@@carledin yep, and very fuel efficient!
What a great vibe.. well done Cuthbert and the team!
Install tip - Camp's hydraulic hose seems to kink much easier than other brands. When installing the hydraulic hose through the bars and frame, leave the shifter unmounted and off it's mounting bracket. Then attach the shifter to the already in place shifter mounting bracket. This ensures that there isn't any binding of the housing from being shipped in a spiral manner. The shifter will then unravel and be ready to install. This is from several installs. Enjoy!
@GCNalex
15 күн бұрын
Thanks, thats a brilliant tip. Routing the hoses through the bars was the "worst" part of the build, but will have to remember that for the future!
Can't wait to see it finished, campagnolo good choice. 🔥🔥🔥🔥😃👍
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
we cannot wait either!
What a great video. Awesome videography design and a gorgeous bike!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
the cinematography is next level - well done!
@gcntech
14 күн бұрын
thanks!
Alex's special build gets a resounding SUPER NICE!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
🔔🔔🔔
I love Campagnolo as it wears in not wears out. Yes it is expensive but it is worth it on my bikes to me.
The Peugeot vintage team car was just the beginning of the coolness that is this video. Fun to watch the build-up. Do I spy TI? Yes I do - looks so fine! The mood lighting adds a vibe. He has the right attitude, patience in the build - it will be done right!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
Anyone who has only got into cycling within the last 10years just doesn't seem to appreciate Campagnolo for some reason.
@wildsurfer12
16 күн бұрын
Maybe because they haven’t been keeping the grand tour teams on side?
@KarlosEPM
16 күн бұрын
The new standard is Decathlon 😂
@adadinthelifeofacyclist
16 күн бұрын
Campag's components don't have the beautiful aesthetics they used to 😔
@marcuspedala
16 күн бұрын
Some reason being their outrageous pricing. At this point they're just coasting on name recognizion alone, nobody with a sensible budget would choose Campagnolo over Shimano or SRAM.
@veganpotterthevegan
16 күн бұрын
It's because they're behind the times outside of adding a cog first. The thumb shifters were an ergonomic no-go for a lot of people. Paying a premium for worse ergonomics isn't something many people wanna do.
Really really nice film editing and design choice…even the car on arrival ….A beautiful bike. A cool video! Cannot wait for the full reveal. Well done!
I knew they were giving you that mega toolkit for a reason. Campy always for a dream bike. Ti is the bonus!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
Alex is a lucky lad!
One of the best videos GCN has produced. 👏
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
thanks! We will look into making some more!
Stunning! Fantastic to see someone who knows EXACTLY what they’re doing in action. & what a toy shed to do it from! 😂. Can’t wait for Pt2 👍
Superb Alex and cinematography team. Great video, beautiful bike, intriguing choices!
That is every boys dream. You can see it in his eyes, he is loving this. Can’t wait for part 2!
Amazing bike Alex (Brian) Also great to see stuff lying around your garage finally get used...
An amazing looking and specced machine Alex. So jeaslous of you being able to ride this dream project.❤ Looking forward to the 2nd video,.👍
The petrolheads/gearheads in your audience are clearly into the team car and the cars in the background (I'd love to hear that backstory). Stunning build. Brilliant video.
This bicycle is going to be extraordinary and well done Alex. Your component choices are excellent and i am looking fwd for the complete project. It is such an amazing feeling having to build the bicycle of your dreams , in each category of course ! I am hoping my dream bike to manifest soon .
@gcntech
14 күн бұрын
We're very lucky to get our hands on such nice kit 👌
Just when we thought only Ollie was being showered with new toys! Great video and beautiful bike. You are all set to enjoy the summer now Nantuck!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
This bike was something real special 🙌
Awesome team Car. Can we get a Vid on the specs please?
Charming video, thanks GCN! Wish we had ASMR version
Dreambike: titanium qr frame. With aluminium deepsection wheels. 11speed mechnical groupset and rimbrake. Goldleaf naming...
@daniels.2720
16 күн бұрын
...and NO paste ot grease on 98% of it !! Haha
So well directed and put together GCN, another outstanding video
I was so hyped for this one to be released and man am I not disappointed ! Apart from the gorgeous bike, the whole scenography and direction is amazingly beautiful !
Awesome video and intro,love the Peugeot support car.Im sure Alex must have got the Frameset on a discount price foem Tom,lucky guy.💯👌🏻💪🏻🚴
Beautifully shot. Please do a ASMR version! Oh great looking bike too😍
What a lovely 404!
Campag! Beautiful!
Definitely the right groupset! I love my mechanical 12 speed super record.
OMG, a Ti supper bike is definitely my dream bike build! Absolutely LOVE this build!!! Stunningly beautiful and timeless!
Love that Colorway, absolute beauty of a bike ❤❤❤
"Heritage & History", well said and well built... congrats Alex!!!
I hope we get an episode three showing all the cars. I bet that build was really satisfying using those quality components and tools. Looking forward to seeing the finished bike.
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
a presenter challenge in the cars?
What a beautiful build. Can't wait to see the next episode. Alex makes it look so easy.
Don’t tell me , more top end components Alex found down the back of the sofa 😝
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
These were actually behind the fridge!
Absolutely love this video, can’t wait to see Alex’s face when he takes it for that first ride! That said, I’m lucky, I’ve built my dream bikes, from the two different geared Tri bikes to my two race bikes and training bike, I’m lucky, but it’s taken me a few years and a lot of sacrifices to get them.
Loved to see the 404 at the beginning. My parents had one of those as their first car but without the canvas door and the roof rack. Many fond memories 😀
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
If they had one with a canvas door you'd probably still have a cold shoulder from the draft! Lovely motor!
Beautiful choices. And a bunch of Peugeot 404s & 504s! And a Lancia Flavia?? Nice.
Masterfully done video, absolutely beautiful. Well done Alex!
This has got to have been one of Alex’s better days at work!
That tool box is insane 🔥
I think this bike is amazing! I love how you highlighted the underated Campagnolo groupset. My dream build happened in 2008 when I picked out the original carbon fiber specialized tarmac SL with the Campagnolo record 10spd. In 2024 I have since retired the bike and hangs in my room as a rememberance that j will never have a bike like this again. I'm totally in love with your build and I can't wait to see the next episode.
Can't wait to see the video detailing the build. I too went with the local builder for my custome Ti bike, Sam Whittingham of Naked bicycle design here in British Columbia, Canada. Sam has been building frames for decades and invented the handprint with the outline of Canada which Strudy plagerized on his frames with the British Island inside.
What a build ❤❤ titanium is exactly what I would choose too! Can’t wait to see it finished! Top video!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
thanks!
Everyone loves Campagnolo;
Awesome videography. Can't wait for the next episode.
Stunning Bike - I would LOVE a titanium bike!
Saw Super Record early in the video and thought Yes, a man after my own heart. If I had unlimited budget, that’s the way to go. The history, the quality.
Bravo to whoever shot this. It's getting me pumped to ride my bike today! You are probably the best kind of person to use the electronic super record, not being super familiar with it. I'm a bit older and had mechanical campy for years and years. I personally cant get behind them doing away with the thumb shifter!
Great video, much more interesting cinematography than the usual. I also have to respect the choice of Campagnolo components. Congratulations Alex
Can you please do a video on that fantastic team car?
@alexpatonGCN
16 күн бұрын
It's in the pipeline, fear not!!
@davidreeson3741
16 күн бұрын
Is that the one that limped from the UK to Gaiole last year on 3 cylinders? 😃
As a huge fan of ti & Campagnolo, this gets the thumbs up from me 👍❤️
At first I thought that the frame color looks a bit strange but!, when the bike is starting to get on shape it looks lovely!!
Nice build! 🚴
I was expecting Alex to just talk us through the components he picked, why he chose them and then maybe take the bike for a spin. What I got instead was the most pleasant and relaxing video I've ever seen from GCN, huge props to the cinematography and sound design guys!
Great video …. Amazing looking frame … can’t wait to see the next and finishing episode
Those cars! Absolutely stunning, where’s my time machine! 👍🏼💜 Loved the video, build, very special and looking forward to the next one. I’ve just built a J Guillem Formentor for this summer, waiting for the yellow thing in the sky to appear now. 🇬🇧
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
let us know when you see the yellow thing in the sky, we have a 🍾 bottle on ice for the moment it comes!
Glad SOMEBODY, other than me, loves Campagnola enough to actually use it. I just upgraded my old 1995 steel frame from Athena and other stuff Campy compnents, to a silver 11 speed Centaur and it's absolutely beautiful and performs as good as it looks.
Respect. Thats going straight to the bike vault.
That bike is absolutely stunning. I love the elegance of sturdy bike.
The Campag choice surprised me here as I figured Alex to be a Dura-Ace kinda guy. A pure follower of geek trends. I rode Super Record through the 80's and 90's but since then Ive had little reason to spend that much although my Campag Benotto still comes out in the summer. However, my dream build in the next couple of years, once I have some funds is a Super Record equipped Colnago Master in Saronni red... 🤤 New Super Record for a new classic, or old school all the way. That will be the question. Got to admit though, the titanium frame is a nice way to go, and keeping it local is a really good distraction from the potential of Colnago sexiness, given those Mexico frames are on 12+ months order! 😭 Look forward to part 2 Alex.
Lovely choices ❤
I see the production crew had fun with this one! Nice vid team 👍
Lovely build. I'm jonesing a Sturdy as well... 👍But can we have a separate video about all the cars at your secret location as well please? 😎
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
Alex's second love... cars 🙌
@eddysobieralski8075
15 күн бұрын
@@gcntech All we need to do now is get Alex interested in motorbikes and he'll have the the full set... 😎😃
great choice, great built. compliments to the camera man
Love the bike and the classic cars
Assembly happens in such a moody darkness that I expected it to finish with Alex waking up and sayin' he had a very strange dream.
@alexpatonGCN
16 күн бұрын
But that would mean EP2 wouldn't exist. Riding the bike was the best bit. Stay tuned for that!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
with his GCN Tech pyjamas on?
0:05 Just a random Volkswagen XL1 in the shot no big deal.
@toutingthomas
16 күн бұрын
Is that the one in the middle? what's the one on the right?!
@boy638
16 күн бұрын
@@toutingthomas The futuristic looking silver car on the right. The car has a very interesting history if you look into it online.
@matthewnormand2041
16 күн бұрын
Good eye!
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
@@boy638 it is very fuel efficient!
Love that car at the start That is super cool Also love the bike & look forward to the end result
What a beautiful bike. I've been riding a titanium gravel bike for a few years now and I'm so happy with it. Never again another material. You can argue about the groupset. Everyone has their own ideas. Every time I get my titanium bike out of the cellar, a grin crosses my face. I love my Pilot bike, which comes from the Netherlands. But my dreambike is a Titanium from J. Laverack from Scotland.
I am doing exactly this on Friday with a bianchi mega pro L on Friday. Super record Campy Bora wheels and probably deda bars and seat post....The frame was NOS found in Florence last summer. Just hope my health holds to enjoy it..
A bike should be as unique as the individual riding it. That’s a beauty. Looking forward to the follow up video.
That is a nice build! I worked with The Casati Brothers and Rudi to get a blue, white and partially chromed Columbus XcR with a mix of Record and Chorus and a Deda cockpit and Prologo saddle. Rides superbly. I know carbon is usually lighter, but I prefer the feel and reliability of steel. I have an XcR Pelizzoli that i occasionally roll out for inclement weather.
A quality TI frame can't be beaten 😊
I had Campi Centaur in the past and it was a nice groupset, but I went back to Shimano 105 because it was less expensive and all the shops have the spare parts in stock. I wouldn't mind at all going back to Campi. Nice choice for his dream bike.
Slick film 🎥
Cool production guys, well done!
Awesome Andy !!!!
Now thats a dream build. Love it 🫶
@gcntech
15 күн бұрын
thanks!
The car? The car you drove up in stole the show for me.
Great vid Dave, love the car, think I would pick that cool toolbox 😁
An adjustable spanner? What would James May say
@alistairmartin13
15 күн бұрын
Who cares - i know 100 machine tool engineers who use them who are far better mechanics than he is
@arnolddumm
15 күн бұрын
@@alistairmartin13 in the reassembler TV mini series, James may has an epic rant about them.
Retro look modern. Merckx steel frame set, silver Campag chorus mechanical groupset. Wheels? A set that can take my weight!