5 Upgrades to Shed Weight and Improve Performance (SAVE A POUND!)
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Very Very surprised by this whole process, this just shows you how much of a difference the right tire setup and right gear will change your bike, Those tires I was riding on felt like riding on peanut butter through quick sand, I am very happy with the vittoria corse pro tires because I have ridden those in the past, and also the weight to remove a pound off a bike is something you are going to feel no matter if it is flat or not, the bike will respond much better and react faster....... I had fun making this video let me know what you think but very excited ot get on this bike again tomorrow for a ride.
Wow GC, these comments are brutal man.
@@MrYAMAHA32177it’s all good man
Can you send link for tubes please? Love your videos 👏👏👌🏻
what the TPU brand you use?
@@GCPerformance18 can send me link to the tubes please? Cheers
I got my sl8 s-works under 6.4kg with pedals by leaving it at home and riding my sl4 sram red instead xD
just wait until you see mine once I get a ready to paint frame for me, ima build it up super light
you can shave off an extra 100 grams by lightly crashing it a few times to shave off some of that carbon 🫡 IYKYK
TPU all the way! TPU are worth it. I have tried three types. TURBOLITO is the best but very expensive. RideNow is my go to. The difference from butyl is noticeable, rolls faster, more comfortable plus saving over 100 grams per wheel. The Turbolitos are worth it even at the higher price because of the difference the TPU makes, but I’d recommend RideNow because price is less than half and they are very similar.
I agree 1000000 percent, I am a huge believer in this, to be honest anything over butyl tubes right now, but tpu tubes make the bike os much more lively, it is something that costs so little btu changes so much
@@diesel9677if you look at vittorias own study they did on there tpu tube vs there own latex tube they are literally almost in the same spot compared to rolling resistance. You get a very similar benefit from the two tubes and that’s coming from the company that makes there latex
@@diesel9677 I liked the latex, sure noticed it was smoother than butyl but it was expensive and felt really delicate to install. Also I don’t mind checking pressure and pumping up if needed every ride, do it anyway every time, but the latex definitely lost a lot of pressure fast, TPU and butyl not so much.
I just went carboncrank... tpu... 3d printed seat... carbon seat post... Vision trimax 30... conti 5000 tires.... got everything on sale... I"m down to 17lbs range on my Vitus Zenium... UTI approved... all in for the whole bike $1800 before taxes..... I'm very very happy..... 😀😀😀
thats awesome!!! thats what it is all about!!
I went back to my Pirelli pzero race tires after the the new Vittoria corsas. Only got about 600 miles on them on A1A before they started getting worn out. Definitely the fastest tire I've used though.
I have a guy as well that I just put him on the corsa pro tires and he is getting so many flats compared to his pzero, I dont think he is having a good time, he loves the tires but the flats are dricing him mad
@GCPerformance18 I know that feeling and $200 every few months isn't for me.
It's literally a "race day only" tire, I guess 😆
Josh from Silca would have some things to say about that "degreasing" before applying the drip wax. Good you acknowledged that you'd do more for a customer's bike, but you should include a 'do not do this at home' disclaimer. 😂
With all the gunk still on the chainrings and cassette, this silca will just gunk up and flake off. The chain needs to be beyond clean 😅
The chain wax snake oil sellers always make things harder than they have to be. That is how they funnel you into their micro economy of extra faff. Just use squirt lube and be done with the faff.
Harley, Iswitched to Squirt a d find it super good and nice value. Thanks again for the Mavic wheel advice. 🐴
Love that you acknowledge how awesome ridenows are. I love their performance with GP 5000s and Maxxis Hiroad tires. Sucks when getting a flat riding tubeless and you get a gash that won’t seal.
literal night and day for tpu tubes, one of the best upgrades you can do to your bike over butyl tubes
Haven’t installed my Ride Now yet. Any sound difference when you ride?
$800 bucks to save 1 pound! Let’s go! That’s what I’m taking about! You got me looking up saddles, TPU tubes and Hambinis website…lol good video bro!
hahahha I know this is expensive in relative to money, butin terms of money to weight value in this sport that is a good trade off when you have a top tier bike with top tier group, or even mid tier items, this would be a nice upgrade that would change the ride quality tremendously
@@GCPerformance18 I could not agree more. I’m trying to get my Soloist down to 16lbs from 17lbs now. Your timing was perfect bro!
*looks at my 59g saddle*
@@mpad680nice, I'm watching while waiting to get my bike to 15-17lb, at moment estimate is 3-4lb as just frame and forks, I found not to waste money by buying a top tier bike but to build one
I started with a 7.3kg TCR 2021 and spent my way to 7.65kg. lol
Can’t beat some weight savings and extra comfort. I recently upgraded from an aluminium seatpost and bars to an alpinist seatpost and enve bars. Saved some weight and is much smoother on the rough roads. I also managed to pick the bars up secondhand for about a third of their normal price!
I wonder if the used bars ever had a crash or were tightened up too tight? How many kg are you?
@@durianriders a good point and something to be wary of. I got them off someone I know who is also a bike mechanic. So hopefully they were treated well! 🤞
yea be careful with used stuff like that, sometimes people dump them because they take a spill on them
What's the weight difference?
@@shinobusensui9395 probably a couple of hundred grams. The weight of a couple of bars of chocolate can't be sniffed at 😂
The difference between GC and GCN = GC actually sells everything in his videos!🤭🤭🤭
I push the stuff i like
@@GCPerformance18 GCN pushes EVERYTHING🤭
@@savagepro9060that they are sponsored in
You should try the silca chain stripper, so simple and no residue left on it 😉
I wil take a look but my method for my bike and for me i have no issues with it, degreaser in a rag does a good enough job FOR MY BIKE.
Also love that you endorse Hambini that he makes the best performance bearing products. If he made a bike I would buy it!
the man knows what he is talking about for the bb, i can talk about the beenfit of them all day, he does a great job and thats the best thing he has going for him is his tolerances for his products are the best in the industry
I just swapped my Cervelo S3 to para sidewall 24mm Corsa Pros, i have 28mm para Corsa on my Giant Defy, and i just got 3x sets of Corsa Pro para tubulars (real tyres) for my bikes with tubs. I'm completely sold on them.
Been using Burgh bartape on all my bikes for nearly two years, best and most comfortable tape on the market
not gonna lie that shit felt amazing today and especially no gloves
those vittorias will puncture 5 times on one ride once you've done more than 500 miles. should of just shown schwalbe with TPU as well, for true comparison, it will be around 100g just there
nope I love those tires I have them on two bikes already and they have over the 500 miles, I did catch one flat but i like the tire alot
Im very impressed with that Hambini BB! The crankset never spins like that on Shimano BBs.
no lie man it is night and day
@@GCPerformance18 that's one of my goals for my road bike, getting an awesome BB. Now if Shimano could figure out what they're doing with my 6800 crankset 😋 Is there a square taper version of that BB? Looking for something awesome for a track bike.
Honestly, my non-Hambini BB spins pretty close to this. Maybe it's because I keep the contact points clean using a brush after each ride? 🤷♂
@@Dee-Ell Which BB is that?
@@davidadamus177 Nothing fancy. Just stock pressfit BB that comes with my TCR 2021.
You’ll save a couple grams by removing those stickers on your disc. ;-)
they hold resell value........ *for sale* never used
I like the Romin Evo shape. But I've never shelled out for the lightest version. Will be interested in a comparison of that bar tape with Supacaz. I seem to always get flats with TPU tubes.
absolute love this version I have this saddle on 3 of my bikes, i was a huge fan of the OG romin but this saddle is there lightest on the line up even lighter then the power and also fits me very well
GC Performance giving is that sweet sweet marketing copy.
Yes yes
These Schwalbe One are 2nd-tier tires. No serious enthusiast (most of your viewers 😉) would ride on those. Pro One is the top-tier model and more comparable to those Corsa Pro, in terms of weight and RR.
And WTF? No proper drain hole on the frame? Knowing that water could get in and stuck inside would annoy me to no end.
My saddle (pretty similar in design to this S-Works in fact) from China also weighs 130g but costs $30. For that price, I was willing to take the risk of it not being comfortable enough but it worked out well.
As for the Hambini BB, I'd like to see a blind test done. 😆
PS: I'm a fan of no-glove as well. I started this year and love it.
I agree those tires do not belong on high end race bikes. More endurance or entry level
I never knew you could install Hambino Threaded BB to pressed fit bike
That was a Hambini one piece press fit BB.
what he said........ this was a hambini bb86 pressfit necked version
Pretty interested in this bike/price point. Looking for more vid reviews on this. Thanks
I have the final review to come for my ride review but absolutely thrilled with this bike after the tire upgrades. I did another video before of a walk around. The bike is an absolute steal
I hear that the RIDENOW tpu inner tubes with the black stem valves give problems..they say the clear stem valves are alot better and hold air..
really? I have not heard this yet but i have seen my air come out a little faster in between rides compared to my pirelli ones
@GCPerformance18 are they prone to getting flats ?? Do you feel the difference between the tpu tubes and reg tubes??
Specialized hate my weight weeny tip which is to take a shit pre ride and then you'll be lighter for free 😂
but if you take a shit and then do what I did in this video it is double weight performance
@@GCPerformance18 Bingo!
Looking at an A8x with the Ultegra di2 and doing a re spray, do you think drilling a slightly larger drain port would be worth it?
it wil help for sure, thaty is my only issue with it
Mr GC why do you mount your brake assemblies with the hoods tipped in toward the center?
it is a more natural hand position, our hands have this natural canter to them where when we hold them strait out they have this natural twist...... it feels really nice and less strain on the wrists and forearms
@GCPerformance18 Perfect probounciation of Schwalbe! 😉 Took my advice… nice!
hahahha yes after the beating and bullying I have changed it
@@GCPerformance18 🤣🤣
Turbo cotton hell of the north for me
Such great tires
Just skip breakfast for a few days 😊
hahahah truth no lie
Your opinion on YOELEO wheels and frames?
honestly a great deal, the have some of the longest lasting bikes out there and also have some of the best warranties out there, I got there gravel frame and i was blown away by the finish of the product, from how the bearing holes were and also the paint, the bike had no issues at all, and a 6 year warranty to go with it was very nice.
Hi @GCPerformance18 I've been eyeing this bike, but also the A8X Ultegra variant. Do you think the upgrade to Dura-Ace is worth the extra $1,250? Or would this money be better spent upgrading the wheels on the A8X variant? Curious to hear your thoughts on ride quality and what other upgrades you would make. Thanks!
absolutly love this bike, stil have my final review ocming on this bike, I think for sure wheels would be a nice upgrade for it, but honestly the wheels I have now thatg came stock I love the whole bike as is just with new tires and tubes I have been doing some of my fastest rides out here
@@GCPerformance18 awesome, just bought the A8X ultegra version. Not a bad price at 4k… like you said in your other video, when you add up all of the components, it makes you wonder where they are making their profit from…. 4K total - ultegra group set $2k, frame $800, wheels $800, vision handlebars $600, etc. same thing goes for the dura ace A9X
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah! My GF and I have the Polygon S7 (Strattos) with a beautiful red and black! Awesome video!
very ncie!!! I did these changes and i was so surprised with how this bike responded
Really, really useful video 👍
Thanks so much!!
Hi GC. How do you find this bike now? I am very interested with A8x but how about the head set adjustment?
I've checked that bike out before. The largest size they make is a 56 though. I need a 58.
no they make a 58 in it now
Everyone, please ignore GC’s approach to applying chain wax!!! That’s not how to do it. Not even remotely. Please follow the Silca application instructions.
I even said that in the video. I said this is not how to do it. It’s just how I do it quickly
Right. You did alert people that it’s not how to use Silca Super Secret. Might have been better to edit the entire piece out. Only because you still show people how you do it “in a rush” which means viewers will follow your example. Unfortunately your quick approach does nearly nothing. It does not remove the shimano packing grease and the drip wax is rendered useless. Either show people how to actually do it right or don’t use it at all. Love your videos. I do. I’m an evangelical for chain waxing and I want everyone to see how easy it is to do it right. But, you have to go slow up front to go fast in the end.
I been looking to make my bike heavier, instead of tubular was looking at continental competition, I'm looking to add up to 250g in weight but be the continental gp5000 with tpu inner tubes
I love schwalbe as cycle through broken glass and not a puncture as the belt they use
Fully loaded still might be under 7.5kg, estimate 7.2-7.8kg depend on set up as in computer, lights, dropper, bell with what be on it to how heavy
why do you want to make your bike heavbier? I am curious
@@GCPerformance18 as apparently test on All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs., the heavier set up is 4-7 watts faster on rolling resistance and that number is based on butyl and latex inner tube, they didn't test the tyre with tpu
How much does it cost to lose 1 pound of body weight?
Have you achieved the ideal cycling weight for your physiology? Most have not. The person in the video could certainly lose at least 10 lbs.
Why do you care what people chose to do with their extra money?
Same old boring question. The bike is our toy, it's not all about performance gains, it's about enjoying a hobby.
imagine you get lighter and then also get your bike lighter too, it is the win win
fuggin truth!!
Ideal cycling weight? What’s that. If I get to that number I’d be beaten up every week looking that frail. Lift weights, ride, be strong. 🌍☃️😝
Looking at possibly purchasing this bike. It's currently $5,250. My plan would be to move my Elite Drive wheels with GP5000 str's (tubeless) from my Canyon Endurace & selling the Entity wheels. If I could get $500 for them that brings the price down to $4,750. Then also swapping my lightweight saddle, I also could probably be at 7.7kg while hoping there is a path to 7.5kg. What do you think, possible? Lastly, do you think this could be a someone's main bike, like a someone's daily driver that likes comfort but also going fast?
I absolutely loved it, the bike performs so nice, IK have done some of my fastest rides on this bike and I would be thriled if I got this bike for that much money, it 1000 percent can be a main bike for someone
I need some of those innertubes🔥
thos tubes are insane value it is a game changer
Ever consider reviewing gusto bike? Their latest line up looks interesting!
they look so nice!!! and badass, I never heard of them but I do not know how to get my hands on them
Barring weight. TPU over Latex?
I feel like latex is becoming less beneficial and more companies are focusing on tpu, tpu is almost the exact same benefit to a latex tube in terms of rolling resistance, but then it is also lighter then latex, I dont know the exact numbers but a good amount
Latex has the better ride feel
naw... what you meant to say was... just buy a specialized.. they are the BEST bikes.
I have one coming very soon
Would you happen to have a link for the TPU tubes and the tires?
Also, super weird they don’t have a drain port. Dat was a lotta watta!
yea I am about to break out the drill lol
tires and tubes will be on thje website very soon bicyclegeneration.bike keep an eye out tires are called vittoria corsa pro and tubes are ridenow tpu tubes ultralight
Ali Express for the Ridenow tubes
Bro you need to take this chain and cassette and give it a good bath. The rag won't work
...... it will work no problem, there is no issue with how I cleaned it, this is not the proper way to do so but for my bike it will work
@@GCPerformance18 no it won't because the wax will not penetrate the chain rollers or stick to the chain because of factory lube. Therefore there will be no benefits from silca secret lube. That mainly are better components lifespan due to lower friction and longer run on one lubricantion. The guy from zero friction cycling or john frim silca are quite clear about it. Your bike here is no exception.
What do drain holes look like? I got trek Emonda ALR frame but looking to block up where all cables go through so maybe like 3mm hole left where bottom bracket is
like a hole in the bottom of the frame or something or somewhere for water to come out
How do the conti GP5000 compare to the vittoria tires you have?? Weight?? Performance?? Speed??
I am lovbing these tires, I have them on two my bikes and they feel so fast and also very supple, the 30s make it feel comfortable over bad terrain but at no moment do I feel resistance when riding the bike, only downside they are more likely to get a flat compared to continental
@GCPerformance18 yes indeed..I had entry level vittoria tires 700x30 that came on my 2021 cervelo a few years back and I had 3 flats in one day..after that I never gave them a second try or even tried to buy a top tier tire from vittoria..way too many flats for me.
I have a great aluminum rim brake DA 7900 equipped Caad 9 15.5 with pedals and cages on Hyper 50s. Why would you want a modern carbon boat anchor for $6.3K?
lmaooo as long as your ridng
But, that bottle cage can be swapped for something carbon and save another 20gr or more..
this is true but i wantred to keep it same for sake of video
Weight savings. yaaaaaaas
im an addict what can I say
Nice upgrade. I bet wit some better wheelset like the DT Swiss 62...you will shave some more off.
oh 1000 percent but i want to be true to the reide review video and only change out resonable items that normal consumers could do without breaking the bank
What seat is that again, is it the Romine EVO Pro with mirror
specialzied sworks romin evo
bro 18 lb with dura ace is crazy
That bottle cage is 60 grams minimum
lmao bike is a little chunky
Is it alloy frame? I'm just surprised weighs 7.7kg without dropper on it
hahahhaha nope carbon, those wheels are heavyyyy
@@GCPerformance18 must be, was surprised carbon bike be that much without lots of on bike weigh it down
@@GCPerformance18 maybe just swap a lighter wheelset to weight and see how much potentially the weight can be reduced? Most people will upgrade the wheels eventually.
Dura Ace bottom brackets cost about $60. Hambinni bottom brackets cost $300. WTF? (the engineers at Shimano obviously have some different ideas about what makes a good bottom bracket)
Hahahaa
800 dollar upgrade to save 1 pound on a 18 pound 6300 dollar bike. Meanwhile I paid 500 dollars for a 15 pound (with pedals) Supersix Evo Hi Mod with 46mm Reynolds.
at top tier prices thatis pretty good, and honestly the hambini bb is 300 and that adds weight so really you could go without it and get 500 to loose a pound, but that is great fo rthis price..... I know people dumping 3000 for cranks at top tier levels just to save a quarter of apound
Where can I buy that brand new $500 15lbs SS Evo bike?
@@Dee-Ell you can't. But I did. Got two in fact. They weren't brand new, but I don't care for overpriced new crap
Change the brake discs for some 160 or 140 galfer......with the road bike you don't brake😂😂
yes this is something else, even go carbon ti lol but I am fine right now with that weight the bike rode amazing tofay on it, felt like a whole new bike
I’ve never seen a bike take a piss on a ship floor 😂
hahahhaha, its been holding it in for a long time lol
Wheels upgrade next i guess
I want to stay true for my ride review of this bike so I will ride like this for another 7 rides and get a good feel to give a stock feel on this bike and to see if these upgrades are good enough without wheels
When GC Performance says (SAVE A POUND!) British riders are like🤔🤨"does he mean weight or money?"
hahah if I say kilo all the americans dont understand the conversion
@@GCPerformance18 only the drug dealers know kilos
where is the GC MTB doppelganger?
hahahaha who is that?
@@GCPerformance18 i was hoping you might know. i need a GC mtb analog to cover my other riding bases...
replace the bottle holder and you'll save the same weight... LOL
no bottle at all lol
9:49 WTF
hahahahhah the frame does not drain water very well
All is good but come on. Why even bother with that $$$$ Silka stuff on still VERY dirty chain??? And you didnt even touch the cassette.
my bike, my chain, had stock lube, I used citrus degreaser to get off the sticky shimano stuff, sprayed alchol on there to dry off degreaser, and then applied my wax lube heavily and it works and does the job, I am so suprised how many people got triggered by this, I obviously can do a whole clean and remove properly and re apply. but this will work, the differen between this and a proper way to do it, I would almost bet is the same between a normal puley system and a ospw..... it is so marginal, the wax dried the chain is quiest it is shifting like butter and feels better shifts then stock lube
Lol I went to specialised certini today in Bristol uk I witnessed for the first time properly the new sl8 tarmac. I was speechless how ugly was compare to the previous model the front end look like had have an encounter whit Mike Tyson on his prime lol not for freedom il get that bike RIP THE OPD VENGE THE ONLY BIKE WHO RUN ALL OF THE REST…
hahahahha yea I feel like we have a lot of people waiting for a true aero bike, specialized down here is getting killed for a true aero bike
I dont think its fair to sya that schwalbe tires are slow when you're comparing a low end tire vs a high end Vittoria that costs 3x as much. The equivalent schwalbe pro one tires are better than the Vittoria.
I mean im calling them for what they are, they are a stock low end tire and i am saying to upgrade to a fast tire, something that costs money but will make a difference for sure, so in this instance it is slower tire
What's the weight difference between a 28 or 30 gp5000 and a 25?
I honestly do not know off the top of my head, but some tires are massive weight savings compared to others, especially going from a non hookless tire to a hookless tire
Answer to 25mm and 28mm gp5000 tan wall can be found on my channel 😅
I’ll take those old tires if you don’t want em lol
hahaha I will hold on for a little bit longer
Please remove the stickers from rotors. 😉
hell no
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Dude!!!!! That part of the video where you clean the chain with a rag and apply the “super secret” was pitiful!!!!!!! You don’t clean a chain with a rag! This amateur at least! Thumbs down!!!!
He said if it was a customers bike he’d use an ultrasonic cleaner. Why do you give AF how he cleans his own bike. Maybe he’ll give you a job since you’re the expert
@@Chris-ho4ki , It does NOT matter... as an example, he should NEVER clean a chain like that in a video because people will think that this is the way he really does it when customers are not looking! As a professional, he must set an example even though it is his own gear! Thumbs down! TWO THUMBS DOWN ACTUALLY!
lmao thank you
So like i said in this video, this is something that I did for my bike, it is a wax based lube, I cleaned the chain with a citrus degreaser inside a rag to strip away the stock sticky lube from shimano..... it removed everything on there that I wanted then I sprayed even more alchol to strip away the degreaser from the chain, I applied the lube heavily on there and it is a wax base lube so it will dry over the alcholed chain, the drivetrain rode very efficient today the shifts were quiet and amazing, felt less resistant then the stock lube...... now I am sure the difference between what I did and and doing an ultrasonic cleaner (which I do to customers bikes) but the difference in watts you gain are so marginal, you, yourself would not even feel the difference nor would it effect your personal ride in anyway..... I could argue to say what you eat is effecting your bike riding more then how I lubed that chain in this video on my personal bike because i didn't want to ultrasonic a chain late a night..... this weas just me choosing the lube I wanted and had not a lot to do with the point of the video.
@@GCPerformance18 , don't get offended. As a professional, it does not matter that you do it on your bike and say on the video that you do it the right way on your costumers' bikes... You are a professional and must do it the right way AT ALL TIMES IN YOUR OFFICIAL VIDEOS otherwise people who does not hear you saying that it is your bike and you do it on your bile alone, will think you do it on any bike including yours! NEVER EVER DO ANYTHING UNPROFESSIONAL ON VIDEO EVER THOUGH IT IS YOUR OWN BIKE. There are a lot of bad people out there and they can extract part of your video showing you wiping out a chain with degreaser (which is disgusting bad job) and publish it out of context... etc etc etc etc etc... Just don't do it anymore... If on video, do it the right way always or don't do it!
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