THIS is better than my carbon bikes: Custom Lightweight Steel Bike Build - Retro Frame to Super Bike

Are you a fan of custom bikes and looking to build your own dream ride? In this video, I'll take you through the process of building a steel super bike from a second-hand retro frame, step by step.

We'll assemble the bike together, starting with the bottom bracket and working our way through all the individual components.

Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a newcomer to the world of custom bikes, this video will give you the knowledge and skills you need to build your own steel super bike from scratch. So, grab your tools and let's get started!

Here are some chapters for quick navigation:

00:00 Project Vintage Steel to Super Bike
00:27 Headset and Fork
02:00 Stem and Compression Plug
03:13 Handlebars
4:18 Bottom Bracket
06:23 Crankset
08:35 Rear Derailleur
09:50 Front Derailleur and Clamp
12:00 Brakes
12:49 Seatpost
13:34 Shift Levers
15:00 Cables
27:58 Brake Pads
28:45 Saddle
29:39 Headset Adjustment
31:47 Bartape
34:15 Rear Wheel and Chain
36:30 Rear Derailleur Indexing
37:41 Front Derailleur Adjustment
40:12 Handlebar Adjustment
40:52 Centring the Brakes
42:45 Carbon vs Metal Rails
43:35 Bottle Cages
44:29 Computer Mount
45:21 Front Wheel
45:39 Finishing Touches
46:25 Weight
47:12 Testride and Verdict

[klein-concept]

Here comes the little intro to the whole project:

[wismar]

I recently tried to build a 'Super Bike" from a vintage steel frame. I got it down to exactly 7.6kgs. It's a '96 Colnago Tecnos, which I stripped to the bare metal, removing not just paint but chrome and nickel as well, and then polished and treated it with a crystalline wax just to stop any oxidization and give it a nice glow. It's built up with a carbon fork, CK headset, Dura Ace 7900 series mechs, controllers and rim brakes, a 90's Dimension stem with vintage 3T Podium bars and Grebb tape. Lightweight Meilensteins with Conti 25mm tubulars really take it to another level. And a Thompson Masterpiece ti seat post and a vintage Selle Italia Flite TT saddle to finish it off. Super fun to build and rides like a dream! Thanks for your videos....very inspirational.

[randallsmith]

I really respect your attention to torque settings and using grease and carbon assembly paste where they are required. These little details will help assure good function, quietness and durability. Ace job sir!

[tomminogue]

I love your 3 meter long head set press tool.

[thehairybikepackers]

Firstly, as a pro mechanic let me say you did a great job building this bike up, some great attention to detail. Only thing missing was facing and chasing the bb. I’d normally do this whenever I get a frame back from a new paint job. Secondly, those brakes are sick. Never seen them before but 👌Steel is real!

[NiHand]

Very beautiful build, was a pleasure painting that frame!

[joeboxeris]

Love your patient and clear explanations on every little thing. I think that's very important. Great job!

[piratepete-thetruthisforevery]

Great build and video. I like the hidden message under the frame, lol. I wonder how many paused the video to read it.

[dakalla]

Nice built, very good explaing on the right details! The way you present sounds very relaxing, in a away like good old Bob Ross ;)

[ObsidianJunkie]

Fantastic build and video. I recently bought a late 90s Bianchi with a bunch of old Suntour components on it. I rebuilt it with a mixture of new components. Ultegra cassette and derailleurs, SRAM break levers, Dura-Ace bar-end shifters (relatively cheap on sale and I actually love the look of bar end shifters on drop bars), Shimano crankset, BB and wheels (non-line, just Shimano Series). It's a bit of a frankenstein build but man does it ride nice on some slick 25mm and it truly is a one of a kind. Looking for my next vintage/retro steel frame to upcycle now that I have the tools.

[john-mikaeljarvenkyla]

amazing video...really well made...editing...sound mixing...all top notch...👌

[TheDidiwolf]

I see you fixed the orientation of your front brake pads ^^ Awesome biuld it'll look mad with the deeper carbon wheels 👍

[moobaz]

Excellent build. Great video.👍 Steel is real. I love my steel bikes and this has now got me thinking about building

[RobertRauchfuss]

Cannot say how much I love that bike man!! ❤️❤️❤️

[matiassamo]

Nice paint job, though I actually really like the original. I vote for acetoning those stem logos. It's a great bargain stem, but logos are not nice IMO. Comes of easily with acetone though. Cool bike

[jamesoiler]

A fine build! I love your recycling (up-cycling) message. The depth of that paint is wonderful!

[newoldsteel]

YES! Let’s get steel back to being mainstream! That’s what I’m all about. Although My forte is vintage steel, I’ll support anyone getting a set up with some form of steel!

[huskieman]

I love my H05284 brakes. Was a good gamble that paid off. I hope you find it well too.

[RonisKristaps]

Great build! Loads of inspiration for personal projects! Thank you! 🙏

[CarlinTran]

Dope build. I love steel! Very cool to hear it come in so light. New subscriber