Oh the things mothers do for their sons! I have this playing on mute while I go about my household chores. Whether I’ll manage the whole 3.5 hours remains to be seen!
Oh man. My first MTB season ever, and my first is a GT avalanche! I had an absolute blast at soldier creek to start, and ending with Arcadia last Sunday, for the christening! Cheers from Oklahoma!
this was amazingly soothing. also gives me the itch to tinker. i might recommend chapter markers for each one, if for nothing else a quick way to rewatch certain build/portion of build, or find out the specific video to search for for a more detailed look.
This video totally inspired me to finish my trials build, helped me stop sweating the small things. Thanks bro. All your tips and tricks are on point. I’m now riding a 1998 stumpjumper trials specs. My next task is building a wheel, I plan on having your videos guid me along the way
I watched the first hour then let the rest play out its great seeing the progression and I enjoy seeing the appreciation of retro bike stuff. Zt first I actually thought it was a super build 20 something bikes in one day type of thing
Word of advice, when building a bike with a carbon steerer tube you should leave enough room for a spacer on top of the stem, otherwise the stem clamps unevenly and will cause cracking and other problems
Giant is my favourite build. My first mtb was a Giant boulder team with the team colours that i turned into a trialsish bike with a massive aluminium bash guard and a DCD oh how i love that crappy bike that some **** stole (recently)
@@theez_po yeah totally, that’s what I do with my back brake and you’ll see lots of slopestyle riders have a really long rear hose wrapped around the headset to allow for multiple spins. With a cable you’ll get slightly more friction but use decent outer cable and it’ll be ok
Thanks for the video 😊 I have an old GT Avalanche frame that I'm fixing up for my son. I am wondering where you got the proper deraillior hanger from, since mine is missing. Cheers
No I used polyurethane…I actually have a video on how I make them on my channel somewhere. They’re great for trials but wouldn’t recommend them for normal riding as they melt when they get hot
I remember this bike. I didn't know there was a question. I thought you hated the geo of this.. I see my IG name 8:34 1:21:50 I love the west coast style top tubes.. brodie rocky mountain nishiki in my fleet all have that style.. I love it
5 minutes in, do you get to the build you did and had contaminated pads and disc's? I've got royal blood on mine and am struggling to remember your fix did you just burn the contamination off?
Hi @Ali_Clarkson I am looking for a very strong and reliable hub with heavy duty pawls and ratchets or an alternative strong system. I know that you ride the Hope Pro 4 a lot. Now, I don't know whether you're sponsored by Hope (I believe not?) but in that case I'd understand that you may not be able to answer the following question: can you recommend these (or the Pro 5) to someone who rides a lot of street, dirt jumps, some trials and has gone through two cheaper hubs in the last 6 months? Many thanks in advance!
Hiya! So I have used the Pro 4 a lot in the past, they’re decent hubs…fairly reliable (but not indestructible) at the penalty of extra weight and not a huge amount of engagement points. I’ve not personally tried the Pro 5 but from seeing other riders use them I can’t really recommend them for trials use, the engagements are higher but seem pretty unreliable. If you’re on a budget I’d definitely advise looking for a used Pro 4, you’re never going to get anything better for the price they are going for.
@@Wannaridebikes thanks! I’m on the mend but the nerves in my leg are still going mad, feels like broken glass whenever my clothing rubs my skin, I’m hoping by the end of next week I’ll be back to normal
three and a half hours of bike building videos with Ali talking is just the thing I need . Love watching these while getting work done on my own bikes
Oh the things mothers do for their sons! I have this playing on mute while I go about my household chores. Whether I’ll manage the whole 3.5 hours remains to be seen!
Thanks mum! Is it still playing? 😋
@@Ali_ClarksonYes, it played all the way through! Do I get a gold star?
@@dorothyclarkson772 you do!
Now i just need some popcorn and coffee day has been made.
Fascinating to watch a master builder when I wake up in the middle of the night and my TV is on. 😊🚴❤
Oh man. My first MTB season ever, and my first is a GT avalanche! I had an absolute blast at soldier creek to start, and ending with Arcadia last Sunday, for the christening! Cheers from Oklahoma!
this was amazingly soothing. also gives me the itch to tinker. i might recommend chapter markers for each one, if for nothing else a quick way to rewatch certain build/portion of build, or find out the specific video to search for for a more detailed look.
Good shout, chapters added :)
This video totally inspired me to finish my trials build, helped me stop sweating the small things. Thanks bro. All your tips and tricks are on point. I’m now riding a 1998 stumpjumper trials specs. My next task is building a wheel, I plan on having your videos guid me along the way
Sorry to hear about the shingles. Get well soon!
Thank you!
That last one was definitely the finest 🤌
I love retro trials builds! Thank you for this!
Great video dude
Thank you but there’s no way you’ve watched it all yet 😂
@@Ali_Clarkson im still watching its a live comment
I want to comment as it going lol but cant give spoilers haha but you forgot summat
@@Painttrenchcrusade nice one, I hope he still enjoying it :)
I do hope the old cute thief is doing well. It was good to see him again.
Hope your well
Getting there thanks!
Badass ..i want to learn how to repair bike rims like tht ..u the truth ..keep up the gud viedos
I am amazed you like the Avid SD7 for trials application Ali! I have always found that adjustable fiddly bit to flex way too much for lockups.
I watched the first hour then let the rest play out its great seeing the progression and I enjoy seeing the appreciation of retro bike stuff. Zt first I actually thought it was a super build 20 something bikes in one day type of thing
Love the videos as always!
Sick man!!!
Lovely video mate! You should make a compilation with bails!
Thank you, I think that video would end up about ten hours long haha 😂
Word of advice, when building a bike with a carbon steerer tube you should leave enough room for a spacer on top of the stem, otherwise the stem clamps unevenly and will cause cracking and other problems
No way I’m leaving an ugly spacer on top of my stem if I can help it! 🫣
This is like the gallery in Trashzen. The evolution of the trials bike.
Giant is my favourite build. My first mtb was a Giant boulder team with the team colours that i turned into a trialsish bike with a massive aluminium bash guard and a DCD oh how i love that crappy bike that some **** stole (recently)
Hello Ali, is it possible to do barspins on mechanical disk brakes on both sides?
Yeah absolutely, either just use long cables or thread the front cable through the steerer and use a gyro for the rear
@@Ali_Clarkson long for back ones will work right?
@@theez_po yeah totally, that’s what I do with my back brake and you’ll see lots of slopestyle riders have a really long rear hose wrapped around the headset to allow for multiple spins.
With a cable you’ll get slightly more friction but use decent outer cable and it’ll be ok
the norco is like the retroversion of a trials jumper
Thanks for the video 😊 I have an old GT Avalanche frame that I'm fixing up for my son. I am wondering where you got the proper deraillior hanger from, since mine is missing. Cheers
Nice project 👍
que cantidad de bicicletas, muy bien el trabajo. felicitaciones
Did you use Delrin for the brake pads ? I've had a love affair with GT since 2002. Agressor. Still looking for good I-drive frame to custom build,
No I used polyurethane…I actually have a video on how I make them on my channel somewhere. They’re great for trials but wouldn’t recommend them for normal riding as they melt when they get hot
@@Ali_Clarkson Thanks mate.
I can replicate decals if required, specific or pure custom, alternatively masking decals for spraying 😎
I remember this bike. I didn't know there was a question. I thought you hated the geo of this..
I see my IG name 8:34
1:21:50 I love the west coast style top tubes.. brodie rocky mountain nishiki in my fleet all have that style.. I love it
Which one? 😋
@@Ali_Clarkson the GT. I just tried to pass you my bearing tool during the SLAM pilgrim
It's a GT triple triangle u can see the three triangles on it.
Giant mkIII - axle mounted chain tensioner? I’m soaking these up for the first time btw. Thanks
Tan for sure!
Is tan Scottish?
5 minutes in, do you get to the build you did and had contaminated pads and disc's? I've got royal blood on mine and am struggling to remember your fix did you just burn the contamination off?
Hi @Ali_Clarkson I am looking for a very strong and reliable hub with heavy duty pawls and ratchets or an alternative strong system. I know that you ride the Hope Pro 4 a lot. Now, I don't know whether you're sponsored by Hope (I believe not?) but in that case I'd understand that you may not be able to answer the following question: can you recommend these (or the Pro 5) to someone who rides a lot of street, dirt jumps, some trials and has gone through two cheaper hubs in the last 6 months? Many thanks in advance!
Hiya!
So I have used the Pro 4 a lot in the past, they’re decent hubs…fairly reliable (but not indestructible) at the penalty of extra weight and not a huge amount of engagement points.
I’ve not personally tried the Pro 5 but from seeing other riders use them I can’t really recommend them for trials use, the engagements are higher but seem pretty unreliable.
If you’re on a budget I’d definitely advise looking for a used Pro 4, you’re never going to get anything better for the price they are going for.
Thanks so much for the test report @@Ali_Clarkson! Much appreciated!
bike making is fun in the sun
Norco and Pashley are my favourites❤
Old video upload ? Or garage need cleaned up no room left ?
Check the description 👍🏻
@@Ali_Clarksonoh I hope you are ok. That is a rough issue. Hope you’re ok.
@@Wannaridebikes thanks! I’m on the mend but the nerves in my leg are still going mad, feels like broken glass whenever my clothing rubs my skin, I’m hoping by the end of next week I’ll be back to normal
@@Ali_Clarkson right did you get any crème for the issue there is crème you can use to help it not irritate
Thank you for the vidio
A 14” Zaskar is my dream build for doing everything on, can I find one in Northumberland?, can I shite
I’ll be back.