The Best Bike I've EVER Ridden - 650B Steel Gravel Bike Custom
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- čas přidán 18. 03. 2023
- Sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the workshop in this series dedicated to dreamy ASMR-style bike build videos. Chilled Builds blends the arts of bike building and filmmaking to showcase beautifully unique custom bikes in a calming format.
The is my very own, custom geometry, steel handmade Howler Deville Gravel bike. Howler was found by my pal Billy Dye. He's worked in the bike industry since his teens and was my go to mechanic when I lived in London.
I've ridden about 100 kilometres on this bike thus far and it's absolutely perfect. The frame is made of steel and weighs just under 2KG on it's own.
Bike spec:
Steel Howler Deville
Parcours Alta 650B
Vittoria Mezcal 2.1"
Sram Force Shifters
Sram X01 Rear Mech
Sram GX 10-50T Black Casette
Sram XX1 Black Chain
Ingrid CRS POP Crankset
Ride Works Headset, T47 BB and Seatpost Collar
ZIPP Ergo70 38cm Bars
Deda Superleggero RS Stem
Wolftooth Supple Bar Tape
Seatpost for build is made by Deda. Now has a RockShox Reverb XPLR Dropper
Selle San Marco Dynamic Shortfit
- Jimmi D - Co-Founder of Attacus and CFO of Cade Media
Originally from Cardiff, South Wales, Jimmi quit university to pursue his dream of becoming a rockstar. When this inevitably failed, he fell in to a Finance career in London.
Looking for escapism from a corporate life that didn't suit him, in his free time he became obsessed with running, cycling and filmmaking. These passions eventually lead to the creation of his clothing brand Attacus.
Jimmi now leads a quiet live in the beautiful North East countryside with his wife Emily and dog child Bella.
/ jimmidnicholls
www.attacus.cc
- Nic Vieri - Co-Founder of Backyard Bike Shop.
Prior to leaving South Africa, Nic was a junior national-level swimmer and elite racing cyclist. He started his career as a bike mechanic in 1999.
Nic co-founded Backyard Bike Shop following his departure from the British Armed Forces - where he continued to race bikes.
Nic is Afrikaans first language; he actually only started learning English at the age of 9, and completed an Ironman in flip-flops because he forgot his trainers.
/ nicvieri
www.backyardbikeshop.com/
Shot on:
Sony FX3
Sony 24-70 F2.8 G MkII
Rode VideoMic NTG
S-Cinetone - Sport
Perfect finish to hold dirt and mud, have fun with that🙃
Beautiful bike. Congrats, Jimmi!
That frame looks gorgeous. Those cable guides are so clean.
True craftsmanship. Love this steel gravel bike. Great that he took precaution against breathing the carbon dust
Murdered out with the hammered/textured finish looks great!
That textured paint is 🤤
Also really like the "seat-stay area".
Gorgeous bike. Congrats Jimmi!
Beautiful. What a work of art 🖼️🚴♂️
Gorgeous build - the paint job is next level, and the seat stay design is beautiful. Jealous!
looks awsome! have fun!
That is one beautiful frame
That does look good, finish reminds me of the crackle paint on cam covers of old Italian V12 engines. Obviously rides as nice as it looks👌
Those seat stays look amazing
Jolie finition de cadre qui sort de l’ordinaire, magnifique !
Those builds are so satisfying to watch. I'm quite impressed by the weight of the bike, only 2kg for a steel frameset it's indeed impressive
This is now my new favorite bike!!! The... I guess paint is so nice. I love that look!! Yeah, I need that as my wallpaper. 😮
Man that is gorgeous.
Nice ride! 🤘🏼
Stunner
this bike looks awesome. I bet its a real beast on the trails 😉
Love the video and the bike. Good work dude!
i have always loved and dreamed of owning a gravel but just could not afford one...these builds are just awesome...just plain watching one being created by an individual like you makes me cry...hahahaha more builds please..!!!
I love the vibe of fire burning and people talking on background
Steel gravel bike friend ! Just did a little upgrade to my own, from stock wheels to a pair of GR1600, on a Bombtrack Hook EXT. Handles like a dream.
Brutal machine 🔥
Cool video and music 😁
that's gonna rip. looks awesome
That is a cooooool bike!
I'm drooling...
Nice Bike😍
Beautiful bike Jimmi. The Zipp 70mm reach handlebars are a personal favourite, extremely comfortable.
I have them on everything.
Sick build and tunes big up th NCC riders 💪
Love paint style.
Industrial powder-coating. So cool.
The Best!
Sweet build! The head badge is reminiscent of the Rodeo Labs Flaanimal.
Bella Bella..
Thanks Jimmi , Nic , et al . The best bike ever ? Good on ya !
Decent taste in watch and bike
:D
Sub-10 stealthy bomber, waiting for the riding impression video though, cheers!
Beautiful finish on that mate ! Although keeping clean I'm not so sure ! Bit worried at the start as for a split second I thought nic hadn't got anything on under the apron 😂😂 lol
It's an off road bike. It's never going to be clean!
I thought the same😂
@@props651 lol 😆
Hm- only a couple of kilos heavier than a carbon race bike but bomb proof frame and tires that can take you anywhere? I’m in.
Top
stunning, Stealthy, Steel. That textured finish on the frame is awesome, would love to know how its done.
It look so good. And it’s surprisingly smooth to the touch. Not rough like i expected. It’s an industrial power coat. The bat mobile of bikes
@@JimmidNicholls how much does it weigh approximately , I mean the paintjob. guessing the bare frame is 1800-1900g?
@@I3ene1 not a clue. And not important. Weight doesn’t effect enjoyment.
@@harrybbbb 42-50 wouldn’t need to push it.
The frame texture looks amazing. I'm wondering how easy or difficult it is to clean it
Easy. Same as paint
We need a ride review, Nic! Zeg ons hoe de fiets voelt ;-)
Gorgeous looking bike. I've got the Ingrid crank set on my steel Stayer Cycles Groadinger UG. What size tyres did you fit?
Bilyy designed the bike around 2.1” but pretty sure I could go with 2.3. 😵
@@JimmidNicholls wow 👌
Amazing build! As i'm getting into the diy world for fixing my newly purchased but used gravel bike I was wondering what products, aside grease, you have used for prepping the steer tube and bottom braket, thank you!(:
If you have a local bike co-op/community shop, definitely bring your bike there! There'll be lots of skilled volunteer mechanics and they can answer your questions. My experience is with threaded cup and cone square taper BB's, but basically you just smear a good quality grease on all the components such as threads, tubes where press-fit bearing races are going, etc. You can purchase specialty bicycle "assembly" greases that Are purpose formulated for the task, but a good quality all purpose grease is serviceable as well in most cases. Always read the manufacturer's instructions, and be cautious of anyone trying to steer you differently unless it really makes logical sense to deviate from their indications.
Good luck on your build! I just finished my first two, some vintage steel road bikes from the 80's that are now somewhere between a gravel/cyclocross/all road touring bike in functionality. Tire clearance is king!
@@Big_Red_Dork thank you! Good quality bike grease is what i went for! Now though i am realizing that he's working on a carbon frame with press in bearings, i guess that Is what i wanted to know too since there seems to be some more prepping to do for the frame
I really really enjoy your videos and I am very happy that even you joined Francis you still keep doing that stuff here! Keep up the amazing work! Cheers from Germany (okay, Mallorca at the moment but... you know what I mean)
Holy shitballs mate that's a beaut! I was wondering what you thought made the most difference to it being the best you've ridden? The tailored geometry? The frame material? Wheels? Or a combo of everything? Ta. Love the branding on it.
geometry is perfect, bike is stiff, overall it's light, BB is T47, Billy specced the build absolutely perfectly. It's absolutely flies and is mega comfy. I can see myself riding it on road rides from time-to-time.
AND...how does Nic like the Silca sealant he used ? You can't put it in with a syringe or through the valve.
nice bike bud, surprised on the weight for steel, what's the weight of your Titanium?
woooow that paintjob. What is called or the method to achieve this kind of look? I've seen this on jeeps but never on a bike :)
It’s an industrial power coat. Very smart.
Cool, didn't know digital torque wrenches were a thing
Waaaoooo
How you call the socket that you used to tighten up the Ingrid arm into the bottom bracket. I just received my new Ingrid cranks and l need to buy that socket that fits into the Ingrid gold piece
Super nice build,how much did the frame weigh?
Just under 2KG
Be a nightmare to clean that textured finished I'm guessing, looks a reet nice bit of kit tho
Bike is GANGSTER.
Whats the headtube angle?
This beautiful build must ride like a charm (mix of steel frame and CF fork is a perfect combination). Steel feels so amazing offroad. Thanks for sharing it.
I am currently unhappy with the steel fork on my Kona Rove ST. It feels so heavy and slow from time to time. Maybe, I will switch to a CF fork too.
Sorry for the monologue, happy sunday and a good ride y‘all!
😍🖤🐺
So good!
What rims/hubs are those?
Specs in description. Parcours.
What ur chainring size?
How much would you say it’s worth now? I’d buy one 🙂
What is the make and modal of that fork?
Ow do, stunning build, quick question - what grade steel is the frame?
If its custom, its likely got many different "grades", Maybe he can chime in with the tubeset(s) that were allocated for this. My guess is it may come from Reynolds due to being less expensive to source in the UK, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was Columbus Life/Zona with maybe a little spirit sprinkled in. Then there's the rear triangle....which could be completely different.
Can you guys please help me that whether these parcourse wheels will fit 28c tyres ?
dunno. Email Parcours they’ll let you know pretty quickly.
What's the name of the track please?
Why do you apply very fine particulate synthetic greases with your bare fingers? Is what you are using good for humans too? if so I want some...
What's up with all the clothing under Nic's apron?
😂😂🤣🤣
how many tooth the chainring please ?
42
How much for this frame, so beautiful 😍
About £2000.
@@JimmidNicholls thank you. Very clean build for gravel, nice job done 👍
@@harrybbbb you’re laughable. This is hand made, custom geometry - that will still be going when I’m not.
@@harrybbbb lol that you think professional cyclists and normal people are in same species.
Completed an ironman in flipflops!? Nic what a savage.
Oh my god can we just have nat sound please? Why o why do we need the hand-holding company of chipmunk vocals and backwards drum tracks to every construction video in the world? I am a former news videographer- the skill and imagination of shooting/editing has humbled me.
Just ASMR these please.
Great looking bike. Why so heavy though?
Lol
I don’t like the look of wishbone stays on road and gravel frames. Otherwise a very nice bike.
me likes
I thought it was 29er 😂
9:15 wow, that's impressive. You used to scald commentors for asking the weight, now you just laugh in our faces
Hahaha. The relevance on this one is that it’s a beefy steel bike and isn’t that heavy. I assumed people would expect this to weigh 10-12KG.
@@JimmidNicholls I still don't know what it weighs
You can see. Something like 9.2-9.5kg 😂
Needs tan wall Mezcal tyres! That would take it to the next level.
Not for offroad. They’re constantly look disgusting. Bike’s gonna be caked in mud all the time. Wanted everything dark.
@@JimmidNicholls is it just me, but don’t tan walls hide mud more? I find black really highlights the mud especially when it dries. ENJOY the bike!
For me they look messy. Preferences i guess.
You’re not wrong though. It would look slick with tan walls. Perhaps once these wear out.
* Ride not included
Part preference will always be subjective, but in my opinion in the Zipp lineup, the XPLR 70s are amazing for gravel!
Mezcals are also an excellent all terrain choice, and no doubt they contribute to how hit rides..nice supple fast tires!
Now my critique....I think the experience in a full custom is completely different than a stock frame. As a matter-a-fact, full custom in any material is a completely different experience and feel than a stock equivalent. The tubesets, size and specification is just a completely different level.
Just ask yourself, okay you get that kind of ride from steel...now do the same in titanium ;)
Not a fan of Ti personally. But i do agree with your points.
@@JimmidNicholls Fair enough, everyone has their preferences. I've owned ti, ride steel, carbon and aluminum.
Enjoy the amazing bike!
Ain't nobody got time to press in headset cups one at a time. 😂
English seat stay
I liked your previous music in these videos better :)
nice bike n love the shirt but please don't show those legs again :)
The finger dip into the grease was almost EROTIC!
Def an NSFW bike build
Bike is gorgeous! My only critique is that you should have gone for the X01 cassette as well. In my experience it's much more durable than GX and a bit lighter as well. Definitely worth the extra $$ IMO. I'm also not a huge fan of the xx1 chains because they tend to wear so fast, but the black chain looks so damn good.
XX1 chains lasts incredibly long, if not the longest.
Wrong. GX cassettes last just as long if not longer than X01 as the largest cog (50 or 52t) is steel instead of aluminium. XX1 and X01 chains are leagues better than GX or NX chains as the former have their pins and plates treated. Zero Friction Cycling (only independent tester of chains) has confirmed this. Actually the X01 and XX1 Eagle chains are the longest lasting non-single speed chains on the market.
@@lenolenoleno I can only attest to my own experience. I've had many issues with XX1, and X01 has been bomb proof so far.
Il est chouette, mais tu ne p🤔uvais pas intégrer les câbles..??? C'est d😢mmage
Nah. Don’t want them internal. Too complicated. Keep it simple. Keep it real.
Beautiful build but man you can't pump up the tire without giving us the papp papp 🤔😉
Give uz a backie?
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Spent about 500 miles on it and so far so good. czcams.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA Pros:1. Very light2. Solid quality build3. Fast delivery: It arrived 5 weeks earlier than expected.4. Easy assemblyJust a few cons but nothing major:1. Cheap tin tubes and had flat on first day... but not a big deal. I replaced the tubes.2. Seat is a bit uncomfortable but that's pretty much the same situation with most bikes.3. Seat post is a bit long/high for a smaller size 48 bike - had to saw 2 inch off to fit properly. The lowest setting is too high. The post locking system does not seem to hold well (perhaps because I saw 2 inch off).4. wheels are not tubeless compatible (from what I can tell)
Зачем эти звуки толпы в видео?
Почему без перчаток?
Hardtail mtb would be more practical, but its about being cool these days
Nah, don’t like flatbars. I have one. Never use it. Hate it.
Bike looks stolen with that liner paint job
damn your shop is full of people talking lol