Everything you need to know to build a custom bike from the frame up!

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[jallen]

Also (and you may know this), if you have carbon handlebars be really careful with the dust produced during the shortening process. Others, such as Seth, utilize a spray bottle of water to minimize the amount of airborne dust produced during the sawing process (plus, possibly wear a mask). Carbon dusk is microscopic and problematic if inhaled.

[Guineson]

damn that frame coloring is sweet, i wish more companies would get a little more unique with paint schemes.

[thomasjarosz]

Syd and Macky, Please video all the bike builds. Love watching you both work as a team. You guys are going to kick butt with these rigs. God bless

[butlergl]

I enjoyed the video. I was actually most impressed by the floor you were working on. As a carpenter and having installed flooring before. Someone did an amazing job putting down that hardwood.

[Yhigma]

9:17 you should compress your rear shock when you measure this with your chain. Some bikes have more chain growth than others

[marcosmadrazo]

Watching Syd bleeding those breaks like a boss reminded me of a long time ago video when she was learning how to do it. Time flies. Cheers my friends 🍻

[MoneyWeights]

Amazing video, i feel that you guys could break down the greases part where is important to put it but if people pay attention they understand

[jimmijames]

I love building high end bikes, it is so much fun. While working at a local shop and a customer buying $15, 000 frame/Components, the owner tells me to focus on that build as long as it takes. I loved it, meticulous and perfection. Once the bike is built, taking it for its first ride is so awesome.

[NinerBikesOfficial]

Looks rad guys! We love what you do. Keep it up, continue being good people, and keep having fun!

[csteger]

Finally a video that does a build from scratch. Thanks.

[alessandro]

Tip. If you don’t have a bearing press and you don’t want to hammer on new frame you can use a long bolt with 2 big washers

[towhee]

If you hammer in the steering tube cups, put them in the freezer first, it helps a little bit. I used this method an all kinds of alu frames and nothing ever broke.

[alexmalone]

Hello & thanks from Bucharest România 🇹🇩

[KiwiNewellLimited]

13:30 - saving this point so I can stop my front brakes rubbing when I have time

[chefjonsf]

Gosh bikes are so beautiful. I love watching a good build, I’ve realized

[glennbell]

Can’t wait to build my own bike. Going to slowly accrue parts and work my way to completion. Subscribed 💥

[DanWoodson-zszg]

That is very good to build that bike. Wow that was awesome. I wish I want that just like yours that is amazing how to build your own bike and my birthday I turn 50 years old. I go like this that was awesome work

[carravagio]

hello, just wanted to say thanks for this video. i just purchased a Surly Karate Monkey Frame and will be slowly building it my self. Thanks for the info and presentation

[oftankoftan]

I like the way you treat your audience like they have normal IQ. Not too much dumbed down, but the pacing is good enough that an experienced builder doesn't lose interest.

[jjobraun]

Removing derailleur tension with the feet while closing the chain with the link. Nice skill 👍