Excellent maintenance on this Bike!! Great Work!!!

Nice rebuild, I just missed a cable and hoses replacement.

Hmm, in our DIY bike repair shop I always tell our visitors that it's crucial to wipe down the chain after greasing it so that it doesn't build up grime and dirt on the drive train to not wear down the drivetrain prematurely. I do this as well for my own bikes.

@Cyclingismywholelife

Жыл бұрын

I’m wondering the reason for the heavy oil on the chain is to keep the road salt and sand from having access into small parts of the chain. When I was in the desert we would over grease bearing to keep the sand from reaching the inside of all the inner components.

First time watching one of your videos. Wow! Complete, clear, concise - just what I needed. I've been learning most of this the last few years but it's so nice to see someone do it so well. Subbed. Thanks , keep up the good work!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for joining us! We appreciate all the kind words. Enjoy the content from now on then🧡⚙️

These videos never disappoint. I look forward to seeing more gravel bikes come to your shop for service :)

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate it Nick! We’ll see you then🧡⚙️

Just stumbled upon this video/channel, fantastic. Thumbs-up'd and subscribed, thanks for the info!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! We appreciate the support🧡⚙️

Nice work 😊👍🏻👍🏻. I se you measure the chain before cleaning. I measure after cleaning, am I just fussy about it. Hav a nice day.

Nyder virkelig at se jeres videoer, de er meget lærerige, 👍👍

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! We appreciate all the support🧡⚙️

Love a red bike. I don't know why, just do!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We had this conversation ourselves. Coloured is always better in our opinion🧡⚙️

Uploaded 9 minutes ago, 100 views already. 🥳 You're amassing a following 😏. Perfect time of year for a bike service over there in rainy England, though not quite dry enough for waxed drivetrains. Cheers and thanks for the videos!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Nowhere near ready for waxing, today we went from spring sun straight back to snow! Yes we’re very excited seeing where the channel is going and glad to see you’re excited with us it means a lot to make the journey fun🧡

Blimey, i reckon each service is better than the last. Your vids make my Wednesday evening. No stone left unturned. Top work again!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Andre. We’ll see you next Wednesday then!🧡⚙️

Going to do my preventitive maintenence in a few weeks when the mudguards come off. That'll be roughly the weekend the clocks change here. Might be the weekend after since I've got a sportif style ride that weekend.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your ride, thanks for all the support and have plenty of fun doing your work!!🧡⚙️

Might be worth explaining to the customer that lubbing the rollers on the chain is all that’s needed vs putting it everywhere.

I had a flat the other day I’m glad I put my lettering of the tire on the valve it helped with the repair great job gentleman 😎

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Good job!🧡⚙️

As a video recommendation, could you do a rear derailleur HL and B screw set up.? 🙌😎🇫🇮

Thanks Lee & Simon for bringing us these videos every week. I learn something new every time as you explain why & how something you're doing is important preventatively & for a smooth ride. I wonder if people bring you new bikes to give a once over as I think they should. The right grease you use for each bolt, axle & thread must be the rarest of rare among service shops.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for all the kind words. We do get new bike services which are often just as in need of the tune up as some very well ridden bikes. Thanks again!🧡⚙️

Great film - can't wait for Wednesdays to come around !!!!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy we always appreciate a comment like that!🧡⚙️

Thank you for this new video. By watching your videos, I have been learning wat belongs to my yearly service of all the family bikes. Greatings from Germany!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steffen! We appreciate all the support!🧡🇩🇪

Honestly, i would like to have that dude narrate my life. Love the accent. Also, interesting video.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks very much🧡⚙️

Dream bike

I could never let my drivetrain get that caked, would drive me crazy

Thank you Simon and Lee!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks from both of us Rodney🧡⚙️

Excellent video!!thx!

Top work. 😀

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks again!🧡⚙️

I like that you mention only doing work the customer asks for. Sometimes as mechanics we think we know what’s best for a vehicle but lose sight of how the customer uses the bike. What works for us, may not work for them, causing issues. Great video as always.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We get a lot of comments asking about why we didn’t do certain jobs and the simple answer is the customer doesn’t want us to. Not every customer wants their bike restored it’s all about tailoring the work to their needs and budget. We appreciate all the support as always🧡⚙️

Another great video guys!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks againn tekeeladude!🧡⚙️

Great job as normal lads, I’m glad you don’t remove the idiot ring and wheel reflectors, you’re right its the customers bike and not the mechanics👍👍👍

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin!🧡⚙️

As always a great video!!!! Thank you

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much we always appreciate a supportive comment 🧡⚙️

As usual guys a fabulous job when you do your next video where you fit a new chain can you comment on how you size it please. I have seen plenty of videos but there must be a relatively quick rule of thumb ? Cheers Paul

👍

Lee and Simon no matter how many videos of yours I watch I always enjoy and look forward to the next one, roll on Wednesdays 😁. Many thanks 👍⭐‘s both.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼🧡

Thanks Lee and Simon, brilliant as usual, brand new bike again.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much David we appreciate all the support🧡⚙️

Just subscribed to your channel! I was recently gifted a used Specialized Allez base bike. I plan to use your videos as my reference to DIY service the bike. I don’t have much background with road bikes (with drop bar) although I used to bike a lot with a mountain bike. P.S. Great cleaning videos. I’ve the other video on Allez and it was excellent. Tell your son the editing is very good. Your voice is clearly, background music isn’t drowning you.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much from both of us, enjoy your work!🧡⚙️

What a beautiful job, as always. Congrats gentlemen.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much from the both of us🧡⚙️

always satisfied with the process and result, gj to you two

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!🧡⚙️

This is so relaxing to watch

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!🧡

Another solid service there 🙌😎🇫🇮 Great video for anyone one looking to get a service to what can be done.!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Dean. This one was a nice straight forward one but definitely just takes that bike from that 75% to 100% which is always worth while we like to think🧡

Wow genial 👍👍😊

Usual quality service and video guys ! 👍

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much🧡⚙️

Great Vid ....

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!🧡

greaaaaaaattt work !!!!!

Thanks gentlemen for another great video. Thanks, Simon for all your work behind the camera. Your efforts each week are appreciated by your loyal fans. Be well.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Todd from both of us. All the support really does keep us going and we always appreciate the kind comments from you🧡⚙️

@todddudgeon2320

Жыл бұрын

@@Bikespeeds You have the best channel on KZread. It’s informative and entertaining and adds practical advice for those of us who want to learn more about how to fix our bikes. I’m still amazed how you can find the little things that make a big difference in how a bike performs. Keep up the great work.

Great job on a cool bike!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you!🧡⚙️

Merci!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Denis for all the continuing support it’s always exciting to see a super chat come in!🧡⚙️

Lovely job, well done.👍 On your advice, I'm going to replace the chains on two of my bikes. Thanks for the info.🙂

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

It’s absolutely essential to replace the chains before they start to wear the drivetrain, it’ll save you a lot of money in the long run. Thanks again for watching Oldgold🧡⚙️

Thank you! I am ordering this bike in a size 58 at the end of May. A great preview of my future purchase!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!🧡

Thanx for super nicely made video, and also interesting.

@Bikespeeds

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!🧡

I have this bike. Ace video. Really honest/genuine information and detail on specific items.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching🧡

@Bikespeeds: thank you and please say merci beaucoup to your son for editing.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much from me and Simon🧡⚙️

I really like your grease setup, I think I'll lift your idea if you don't mind!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We will soon be listing our syringes on our coming website available for purchase!🧡⚙️

I am liking the narration guys

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks MrDaz!🧡⚙️

I am already a subscriber but i would like to say, like i did in another video before, you should film in a higher resolution and upload in 1440p, it would make a big difference from the quality standpoint. Clearer image is much more enjoyable. But these are just my 2 Cents :)

That's a good tip about greasing the brake pad retaining bolts. I bought my bike used, and that bolt got stuck in the rear brake and ended up rounding out when I tried to remove it and I had to use an extractor to get it out.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We have seen it all to often it’s absolutely essential to our servicing. You’re lucky you got yours out!🧡⚙️

Excellent video and explanation. I just bought a 2023 Specialized Diverge Elite E5. It would great to hear the torque specs as you go along. I hope all mechanics are as through as you. Bike Mechanic is more or a trade now with hydraulic brakes, shocks, torque specs. It is a true craft you have. Thanks for sharing.

@Bikespeeds

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the very kind words and enjoy your diverge!🧡

Do you check the derailleur hanger before you put the bike back together? Maybe it's just me or more so for me it's my kids 20in mtb I have to check them or adjust them regularly.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We do. We don’t tend to show us checking anything because we figured you’d have about a minute of the video where nothing happens because nothings wrong so we only ever show something if it needs work. Thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

Again, amazing work! When I do a similar job on a bike, I like to remove the BB to make sure it is not stuck. I regrease the threads.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

That’s good practice! We try offer a very affordable service so there are some things with that base service where we draw the line but definitely on a full rebuild we will check it also🧡

@denis_roy_7

Жыл бұрын

@@Bikespeeds I get it. Thanks and be well!

More videos like this!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned! They’re on the way🧡⚙️

Thanks for all of your videos they are great. Quick question, why don’t you remove the pedals from the cranks and apply fresh anti seize to the pedal threads to prevent potential issues in the future? Thanks again!

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. It’s simply somewhere we draw the line with the cost of some services. For some bikes we take the pedals off but that all depends on the customers wants and needs for their bike.🧡⚙️

Funny how you removed a generic chain and installed another non- shimano chain. Use shimano! Also I noticed you kept the shimano 105 level derailleur cables with the blueish tint. If the chain is worn out it’s about time to replace the cables as preventative maintenance with little cost. Your labor out ways the exclusion of replacement of those oversized diameter derailleure cables.

Is there a difference in the two jockey wheels on rear derailleur? You always show taking off , cleaning and refitting but wondered if you have to keep track which was which. Thanks

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are often two different wheels a guide and pulls wheel, thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

Thank you for all the hard work that goes into these videos. Any update on the preferred syringe set size that you've been seeking? I want to implement these at my shop. Cheers

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

You would be surprised just how long it’s taken us to get the “perfect” syringe. However we are now happy with what we’re currently using. The next step is to figure out postage and packaging and then we will start listing them on our website available for purchase we recon maybe 4-5 weeks from now. Thanks for the interest we look forward to launching them🧡⚙️

I watched, not because I wanted to see the maintenance, but because I wanted to see the Diverge.

When there's new technology or something you've never worked on before, how do you learn what best practices are? One reason all my bikes are basically the same is because, FD excepting, I can just about muddle my way through a fair amount of basic maintenance before I pay a mechanic to do the stuff I can't or requires specific tools. Cheers for another interesting video

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

There isn’t really much new technology in cycling, the concepts are all the same across components even if they’re slightly different so we’ve never found it a problem. Thanks very much for watching and enjoy working on your bikes!🧡⚙️

is there anything in the clutch assembly on the GRX that needs lubricating?

@Tangerined

Жыл бұрын

There definitely is

Yet another great video, I stumbled across a video from the US, similar to yours, but not as good. They had an interesting idea, they put Di2 components in a ziplock bag with a small amount of cleaner, and then added it to the sonic cleaner, for 5 minutes, looked pretty impressive when it came out. Would you ever put disc rotors in the sonic cleaner? Keep up the good work, loving the videos.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve! We personally wouldn’t put discs in the ultrasonic cleaner as it doesn’t solve the scoring of the discs so we feel the best way to clean them is with the sand paper🧡

Good maintenance work from the owner there. I'm sure she/he will be extremely happy to hear about the stem bolt! So easy to miss something like that until its too late. Tell me though, you did all that work through the drivetrain, but don't check the condition of, or correct tension on, the headset?

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. The headset bolt was a great find for us, we always love to see something that makes the service absolutely worth it’s while. We did check the headset as we do actually all things but we tend not to show anything on the channel that doesn’t need work done as there would just be a long portion of the video where not much happens. Hope that clears it up, thanks again!🧡⚙️

Love that torquing up process 👌 are you allowed to say the brand of the super slick inner cables you use ?🚴👍

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We buy these trade and aren’t sure where you can even get them from, it’s not something we’ve actually looked into. But… we will be stocking them on our coming website so stay tuned till then. Thanks for tuning in and commenting as always 🧡⚙️

Hi, great video as always! I have also had a lot of trouble with squeaky disc! I tried to sand the disc down, but it didn’t work! Wich grit do you use? Greetings

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We use a warn down belt selt sander so it’s hard to put a number on it, but around 100 grit. Changing the pads could also help🧡⚙️

Great video thanks on a brilliant bike! I have the exact same bike and I've done a shed load of miles on it since last summer. It's been a lovely bike. The free hub/cassette is wobbly and either needs replacing or stripping down and servicing/bearings replacing. I've struggled finding where to buy another incase I need it. Do you know where to buy a replacement freehub for this bike (Diverge E5 Elite)? Thanks for your help. Best regards, Stuart (aka Stuggy!) :) ... I'm in the UK, Durham

Nicely done chaps as ever 👌🏻 Was on my way to bed then noticed the new vid so turned all the lights back on and sat down again to watch! I guess it did quite a few miles over the winter if the chain stretched over just one season?

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We don’t actually know when this chain was put on but this was the riders exclusive winter bike and she does train quite seriously so it’s possible. Thanks for tuning in as ever🧡⚙️

New to your channel and watched several videos whilst I've been working late at night . Very informative - thank you. Would you please walk me through what grease you use and for what purpose. Copper slip makes sense, but I'm not sure what the others are. I'll be having a go at my bottom bracket and wheel bearings soon, and would find this information very useful. Thank you.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We’re desperately trying to build up a website that we feel we’re about a month away from now. On there we will have all of our greases listed for purchase which could help with your own mechanics. Till then we did do a slightly outdated guide on the channel but it still holds up. Thanks very much for enjoying and supporting the content🧡

I'd like to see how you dry components to avoid surface rust after a post-ride wash.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We dry them with a microfibre towel and an airline 🧡

I noticed you said there is some kind of clutch thing on the rear derailleur. The bikes I have don't have anything like that on their derailleurs. Could you explain it's purpose and what it does please?

@zacandrijasevich4986

Жыл бұрын

Holds chain tight so you don’t get chain slap or the chain coming off

I always wash my bike and make sure to grease my chain after every ride. I don't bike in the winter here in the midwest in the US, it's just too cold and the salt on the roads corrodes everything. When something feels off or needs adjusting I pop my bike on my stand and give it a quick adjustment. Last season I started to get a clicking noise that sounds with every pedal stroke, I tightened up everything that I thought it could be but it's still there. Do you have any recommendations?

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Sounds travel all round a bike and without feeling it we couldn’t advice. That’s good practises on your bike!🧡⚙️

Just like a brand new bike and another great video. I know yo9u use a water based degreaser, but do you dilute it at all or use it neat please?. Thank you both for continuing to share these. Highlight of the week and keep them coming please :)

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We use a neat degreaser🧡⚙️

@ajfrog699

Жыл бұрын

@@Bikespeeds Thanks again - brilliant

i counted 33 uses of the word "just".

Nice job. I do routine maintenance on my bike but what is the going rate for a service like this? Like ballpark, £100? £200?

I have a vintage 84 Miyata Ninety, do you know what level of bike it may be, compared to my 86 Miyata 710? I really haven't been able to find much info about it.

Re: Greasing the brake caliper bolt. For me, it's a little too close to comfort having grease that close to my pads. I would be afraid that if it gets wet, like in the rain, oily/grease could run down to the caliper. Or when I clean my bike, I often spray de-greaser or other cleaners onto my bike, and there may be potential for that grease to run down.

You have many different greases you use. Which greases do you use for each part of the bike? Thanks. Love the videos

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We will soon be doing more content around this as we are going to list our greases for sale very soon from now so stay tuned and thanks for watching!🧡

How will a new chain work with that worn cassette and rings?

Another winner, a quick question though. Do you find problems with through axles sticking in place ? I've not got disc brakes but I can't think of anything more annoying than not getting axles out if I had a puncture.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Yes. We see it day in, day out at the shop. That’s why we’re so obsessive with our lubricating, we’ve seen just about everything stick but particularly axels🧡⚙️

Got the same bike but need to rebuild to make position more straight because of shoulder injury. Any recommendations for parts? Stem, bar, tires, saddle ?

Nice video again! Chain waxing is still better?

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, chain waxing is the ideal way to go but the reality of our current weather is that we’ve had snow 3 days this week and sun every other day in between so it’s not quite the season for it. Thanks for watching!🧡⚙️

Got question but when I put the power down my back wheel buckles into the frame Any advice please

is Campy equipped bikes are kind of hard to work with ?

Did you strip off the factory grease on the brand new chain?

measure chain.

When you sand the disc rotor and pad do you need to bed in again or is it good to go straight away.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

It really depends, some take a little bedding in, some don’t 🧡

What’s the attachment called that you use to torque the pedals?

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

That’s simply a pedal adapter for the torque wrench🧡⚙️

Time 4 a di2 video in firmware updates and tuning.

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

Yes! We film whatever bikes are in on our filming days amongst many other variables but we simply haven’t had one line of for a little while to film. So hopefully we’ll have on in soon🧡⚙️

what grit sand paper on the disks?

Do you have a drain in your workshop floor or how do you get rid of the water and soap you use for cleaning the bike?

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We actually don’t use as much water as it looks on camera its a strange illusion it gives. Then after that we simply mop up after ourselves 🧡

Do you clean off the 'factory' grease from new chains or leave it on and lubricate over that? Cheers

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We leave on the factory grease🧡

@51biffo

Жыл бұрын

@@Bikespeeds thanks for the reply

The polish Iv seen you using does it by any chance remove very minor scratches?

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

It would⚙️

@mclaren44

Жыл бұрын

@@Bikespeeds 👍

What's a record player 🤔

Out of interest, why do you usually cut the ends off the cables when removing the deraliers?

@Bikespeeds

Жыл бұрын

We do this to allow us to take the components off, a lot of ends don’t fit through the components 🧡

Didnt even change the cables??

où est votre service

You miss pronounced dork disc 😜