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Scribe Cycling is a fiercely independent cycling brand who's sole objective is to bring new, innovative products to market. We're a small team of passionate riders pushing the boundaries of product development and we test everything on the rugged Irish terrain where we're based. We have a zero compromise attitude to product development and our products are becoming a game changer when it comes to the level of tech you get for your money.
The name 'Scribe' was formed as every time you throw your leg over a bike, you're on your next adventure and we want to be there with you while you create the next chapter of riding legacy.
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The prices are definitely NOT light weight.
Hi @DanTuber, I'm sorry to hear you feel our price is high, but we're very confident our wheels offer the best value for money on the market at this price point. The combination of our wind tunnel optimised Toray carbon fibre rims and the lightning-fast engagement of our ratchet hub delivers a lightweight, fast and very responsive wheelset that will transform how your bike performs. As a brand we also want to offer carbon wheel options for all rider budgets, starting with our very competitive and road.cc 9/10 reviewed Inception range.
@@ScribeCycling There's lots of competition in the market for wheels. And not much differs between brands that a recreational rider would notice.
I've dismantled my scribe AEROWIDE 50D+ and got it relaced to a new hub......Can't take the BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ anymore
Hey @CL-yx7ly, sorry to hear you're not a fan of the sound of our ratchet system, were you aware that you can add some grease to the ratchet system to significantly quieten the sound? This makes the hub a lot quieter without affecting performance.
@@ScribeCycling haha aint scribe's fault...love the wheels.........im the one thats more sensitive to the noise on the upside I love it so much I'm actually relacing it instead of getting a new wheelset!
Apparently these are directional? I spent 3 bloody hours!!!
Id loveee to buy these wheels but those damn free hubs sound like a motorbike and frankly I can’t take it……
Please introduce a quieter hub 🙏
Hi @shane0con04, we use a high engaging ratchet system in our freehubs, which provides super fast engagement. As with all premium hubs, this naturally makes a distinctive sound. Many riders love this, however, if you prefer, we're happy to add a little extra grease to the ratchet system. This significantly quietens the sound without affecting performance.
@@ScribeCycling thanks for the info but grease doesn’t make much difference and the last thing I want is to be having to grease a hub every few weeks.
Sorry to disagree but if done correctly this makes a very significant difference to the ratchet sound. I've provided a link to our KZread video below that shows how to do this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hp6plrWxicTNZLA.htmlsi=LSXPJrdLxSIV24Ma
@@ScribeCycling OK I agree it might work for a small while but in Irish climate how long will the grease last? Seems to be a common complaint online that people are put off by the loud hubs. Might be a good idea to do a before and after demonstrating the noise dulling effect the grease would have…👍
Nice! 🪶
Some soapy water and a lever works great…and you save your fingers
Great advice on keeping the valve loose then tightening
Because at age 50 I deserve to relive my ASBO days!
Maybe not the brightest question, but here goes… so the end caps for QR are 7mm shorter in total and converted to 135mm QR or are the end caps the same width and just converted to 142mm QR? Any implications for the cassette and gearing + disc brake and brake caliper if I put it on a 135mm frame?
I found it difficult to disassemble the frame to the point that I cut it off.
I watched 2:45 7 times
U r an animal!
Still wrestling with conti 5000 and a DT Swiss 540 rim, even with a bead grabber tool like a pair of pliers getting the last 8" over the edge is nearly impossible. And that is with the opposite side bead in the center of the rim. Plan to return the second GP 5000 and try some other tire in a year or two when the Conti wears out. Looked on the sidewall for a directional arrow but did not find one. Random install was in the 'right' direction. Nothing on the install paper about directionality.
Went through a bunch of sites and videos before I found this. Finally solved my problem, thank you so much. Had to use the plier method to get the hub endcaps off.
For maintenance, I also disassembled my gravel hub and filled it well with grease. This was necessary because I drove it across streams several times recently. So it became almost completely silent, which I regret a little. So if anyone is worried about for the loudness, feel free to buy it.
Thank you so much for this! Fought with these for 30 minutes and then looked for a video. Had them mounted in minutes after this. Great technique.
Do you have any plan to just change that freehub system? I'm really intrested in the gravel set, but not with that noise...
The ratchet system we utilise has proven to be incredibly reliable and we don't intend to change anytime soon. The sound is not as loud as how it is portrayed in the video based on the acoustics in the location where filmed. It's really no louder than any other ratchet-driven hub on the market; In fact, quieter than most with the inclusion of our dampening polymer and the option to add grease mutes the tone significantly.
@@ScribeCycling Thanks for the reply. I had the occasion to hear it and I found it very noisy, compared to everything else I heard around. Unfortunately I don't see the reason for it, when it is perfectly possible to manifacture something a lot quieter...I personally don't think it is less noisy than other hubs. And this unfortunately is the only reason I would not buy your otherwise perfect set.
Looks easy when it's a fresh clean hub. End caps on a used hub wouldn't budge without excessive force having to be applied resulting in some damage being caused to them, only managed to get one off but enough to remove the shaft and tap out the old bearings. Now trying to strip the rear hub, Free hub body was stuck on the shft and could only be removed by driving the shaft using a drift and hammer from the free hub side through the hub body. Now trying to remove the ratchet with Scribe ratchet drive tool but will not budge. Tried gripping in a vice and using wheel as leverage but will not move. Its been a nightmare trying to strip these hubs, and I do think that's partly due to poor assembly and a lack of grease being applied to the contact surfaces. Video is useful in showing how the hub is assembled, but if you think its going to be that easy to get them apart...think again. May put me off buying scribe wheelsets again as other hubs I have serviced have come apart easier. Time will tell if I manage to get the ratchet out, if I can't then it's impossible to replace the bearing meaning a decent wheel is scrap. Also what about the free hub bearings can they be replaced? Looks like you can't take them out, but if you can an explanation how would be good.
Same cant move ratchet with their tool but 3-1 oil worked to loosen it, working now
@ryanmercer7804 I eventually got it free myself, but only after using a heat gun.
Are race d rim the same for the rear? ie do i still need the scribe ratchet tool?
Hi @ryanmercer7804, yes the Race-D rear wheel uses the same ratchet system in its hub. Please see the link to see the tool you need to access the drive side bearing: scribecycling.com/products/ratchet-tool If your rear wheel has been upgraded to the double disc (two ratchet rings) 54 tooth system, you will need this tool instead: scribecycling.com/products/ratchet-spline-tool-1
Please start shipping to North America 🙏🙏🙏 Love your wheels!
Hi @DrunkDrynasty, thanks for your comment! As long as you're using our www.scribe.com site you should be all good to order from us! If you're having any problems please get in touch on our live chat tool on our website or email [email protected]
Why isn’t grease applied initially when manufactured???
Hi George - Grease is applied upon assembly. Although some has been removed to aid clarity for the video; It is still visible throughout.
The one pro is one of the easiest to install, have a try with the vittoria next or the michelin power cup.
I had no problem getting these tires on to a Zipp 303 firecrest rim, my DT Swiss rims were a war and had to use two levers. Next time I will use the technique demonstrated here and see if the DT Swiss rim will fare better. Thanks for the video!
Thank you, Sir!
can't you push the bead into the centre of the rim? and then just use two thumbs to push the last bit over like I do with MTB tyres?
Thanks for this vid. The instructions you get with the GT tyres are useless. This absolutely destroyed my hands but it definitely worked!
Really ensuring the bead was in the center channel and loosening the valve really saved me. No soap water or air compressor needed!
Can this be done whilst the hub is laced to the rims?
Off course; The hubs in isolation are for demonstration purposes only. Please let us know should you need any further assistance :)
My thumbs thank you for your video!!
Haha! Many thumbs have been saved!
I thought about buying your Elan 38 wheels...great price and weight, but consistently folks have complained about the freehub noise. If you know it is an issue, why don't you put enough grease on in the first place or better yet design freehubs that aren't so noisy?
Hi Jamie; We get very few complaints compared to the number of wheels sold. The noise is not unlike any other ratchet drive hub on the market, quieter than a lot of other hubs out there actually. At our price point the wheels often come as an upgrade to most riders and the hub feedback does come as a bit of a surprise over cheaper worn-out pawl's systems that they might be used to. We don't consider the noise to be an issue but we do have features like a polymer disc in the assembly to dampen the tone. Also, the ratchet configuration on the Elan has 54t, the finer toothed profile offering a quieter sounding "buzz" The addition of grease makes a significant difference and we did start to add a little more, and guess what? We then started getting complaints they were too quiet. It's very hard to win on the internet Jamie, but we do listen and you'll be glad to know that the very vast majority of our customers are extremely happy. Please drop us an email, we'd be happy to chat further :)
@@ScribeCycling You're not considering the avoidance or opportunity costs. I would like to order your wheels but based on everything I've seen/heard, I won't. The review sites I looked at mentioned the extreme loudness of your hubs. So, before this comment, I move on to a different brand and you have no idea you've lost a customer. Based on this video being produced alone, there are many more consumers avoiding your brand for the same reason.
Thank you so much! It took me a while to find your video and it made all the difference. You saved my day today. Thank you!!!
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Line up logo? You are way too meticulous
the only video you need to get the stubborn tyre fitted in minutes, even newbie like me can do it! great tutorial! thumbs up mate!
These videos are always made to make the installation look way easier than it is in most cases. it really comes down to the tire/rim combo. Some go on easy some are near impossible. For the videos and demos of course they always pick the good combos.
Will this wheel be ok with the clincher version of same tyre?
the tipp about loosening the valve was ultimately what enabled me to fit a very tight tire, thank you.
This is not what happened when I install GP5000 str onto my zipp 404. Total disaster level installation with tons of violant tire level usages. In fact my friend literally helped me the whole way trying to hold the tire in case it slips and I have to redo the whole thing again.
This looked way easier than the installation I just did. I spent an hour or more getting them on, and had to use tire levers to get both sides on. Even the first side wouldn't go on without some serious work!!
Never seen GP5000 tubeless go on this easily on any rims I own.
I weren't able to install the tire even WITH a lever. Ended up using a hairdryer to soften the tire up
Are these hookless or clincher type rim?
Our alloy wheels are hooked :)
Do you do carbon hooked?
Trying to do mine this evening and the rachet just won't budge. Any tips?
Hi Darren - Your best to mount the tool in a vice, allowing you to place the wheel on the tool, parallel to the ground. Once located, use the wheels as leverage, rotating anti-clockwise. With thousands sold and serviced, we've yet to have one stick. If you still have issues, some penetrating fluid over night should help.
@@ScribeCycling thanks, I have managed to get it undone with what seemed a ridiculous amount of force! (Especially compared to the video)
my tire wobbles rims are straight I try everything wonder if its too new or defective
Iv fitted the 12mm end caps , front wheel won't spin freely when through axel torqued up 10nm. Any ideas. Thanks
Thank you very much for such a great tutorial. I've been going to different shops to ask them to fit my tubeless tire, and most of them said they are not trained to or have never done it before. It's frustrating to encounter such a lack of knowledge or experience in something that seems relatively common. However, your tutorial has given me the confidence to take matters into my own hands. It's disheartening to hear that many shops are unwilling or unprepared to assist with tubeless tire installation. However, with your tutorial, I now have the knowledge and confidence to handle this task independently. Not only will I save time and money by not relying on others, but I'll also have the satisfaction of knowing that I accomplished it on my own. Once again, I want to express my gratitude for sharing your expertise through this tutorial. Your guidance has empowered me to take control of my own tire maintenance, and I'm excited to put what I've learned into practice.
Hi, in the video you say that the rim width for the rim brake version is 19/26mm but on the website it is written 20.5/28mm. What's the correct measurement ?
Very helpful tips on how to spread around the liquid! I installed the 5000S TR really easily, but it didn't seal up well as I didn't know how to spread the liquid ( was losing 10 psi daily :) )
If only it was that easy. Having fitted loads I can assure you it isn’t. People will watch this and wonder why it doesn’t go so easily for them
Love your gear and support, but for anyone who's confused - it's DEcreased rolling resistance that would make you think about going tubeless. If you want increased rolling resistance, well, there are ways...
I just this afternoon installed the 54T kit on my Duty-D wheel. On this wheel range (maybe others) you will need to remove your disc rotor, no big deal if you are on about doing it yourself anyway. Removing the Ratchet Ring: "if your ratchet ring is tight you may need to" is the understatement of the year. I had stopped and regrouped three times, fearing I would break something, somehow. I'm not an absolute hack, having wrenched my own bikes and built a few from the frame up over the past 30 years or so. This was TIGHT. As currently I don't have a huge workbench and 40lb bench vise, I ended up using a box-end wrench that fit the tool, clamped into my old Workmate bench, with my son standing on it to keep from twisting the entire works. Spokes-pinging tight but it did finally let go. I don't have a measurement of the torque needed but I would estimate it at somewhere between "stupid" and "absolutely ridiculous" . Anyway, job done. No damage to the wheel. After that, dry-fit test everything, grease up using Scribe's amazing golden grease, and back together. I had gotten used to the loud original sound of the stock ratchet (even after greasing and doing all I could to mute it) and honestly it did turn heads and make people aware when they may not have been. The sound of the 54T is MUCH more pleasant. I've only done a test ride around the neighborhood to see how it is different, and am very pleased. It's not cheap, but it is very nice.