-> PARTS FOR SALE! -> My sub-7kg SYRE gravel bike is FOR SALE! All details here -> instagram.com/p/C4ka71XMGHh/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== -> Cannondale SystemSix 6 kg road rim-brake: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315161110280?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ffy4duueqw2&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=ffy4duueqw2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I really like your sense of perfection and love for all the little details. Please never stop doing videos like that. The community needs stuff like that.
Man, absolutely flawless. You should do a full dedicated video on the headset, expander plug and the cutout on the fork. I've subscribed just for that. Absolutely brilliant!!!
I love it when a new twisted wheels video comes out. These builds show how much scope there is for top bike brands to improve. I cant believe how much weight you took out of that derailleur, just an unbelievable level of knowledge on show. Hoping you get Ollie Bridgewood down to do a GCN review of it as well :-)
Its amazing how after watching this video you realize that these days all modern components are already lightweight, to make a ww bike you have to save grams on each and every part, just swapping lightweight wheels or going for top of the line groupset won't do the trick. Great video as always, respect!
Best video since so far, that bike isn't only light but works properly as a normal bike! it isn't like most of the super crazy lightweight bikes. Well done Oleg!
Great build! Question: Doesn't the length of the back brake hose (which is way less longer than if it was routed externally) limit the angle the steerer can rotate? Isn't the same true with the hole which the hose exits the steerer through to the frame? I am planning to do the same type of routing but afraid of such consequences. Thank you
I love it! Built up a 6.7kg sworks crux, also with some bjorn goodies😊 but not all super light components, this is motivating me to trim more weight!!!
I was looking forward to this video for a long time and you didn‘t disapoint. You‘re a master in what you‘re doing. Please never stop to inspire us all. Now I can work on my crux build 😅
Excellent video, beautiful bike and clever use of components! I love that you can still send this weight Weiner down a gravel trail and not worry about breaking something.
4:11 Could you please share the details of the fork core expander and manufacturing? I am interested in your internal wiring system, for my project. Thanks in advance.
Been looking forward to this video and watched it on the first hour it got released, awesome work and really bring some new innovation with some brand that we might not exposed to. One question, what is the compression plug that you use that allow the cable pass through?
What a beautiful bike! Coupled with your best build video yet. I didn’t know you had a tubulito discount either 🙌 I also can’t believe you took that derailleur apart. Totally worth it 👏
Can you tell us where you got that internal steerer bolt clamp? Can you also do a video on how you modified your sram red rear derailleur? Love your videos by the way!
It’s Intend Smarty (large), you can buy it from R2-bike. Rear mech modification video - could be a good idea, but not sure I’d have time to make a separate video about it :(
@@TwistedWheels honestly, I am more excited to see how your Crux performs. You‘ve entered a level of customization (optimization) beyond everything I‘ve seen so far. Incredible…or incruxable. 😀 Happy riding! 😊
Ive wanted to do a lightest crux for a while but I have literally nowhere to ride a cx or gravel bike. Have to live with my worlds lightest madone slr9 in the mean while. amazing editing of the video, super professional job.
Sono davvero molto, moltissimo impressionato da questo tuo progetto. Hai studiato tutto nei minimi dettagli e credo che sia il mantra 🕉️ del “più leggero non si può”. Ti sarà costata un capitale, ma ne è valsa sicuramente la pena. Un vero capolavoro complimenti.
Very nice tyres! pity that it's out of production. What's the 2nd best if not that one? What's the deformation in the steering tube you mention? You insert custom carbon rim in it - I'm wondering if it compromises how well the stem holds the steering tube.
2nd best would be Schwalbe Thunder Burt, but they are 2.1” so won’t fit every frame. Custom ring can only positively impact how stem is holding the steering tube as it is preventing it from flexing (at least in theory 😃)
@@stopneverstop maybe. But I’ve built a fully race-ready gravel bike, so I’d rather use 35g of tape than risk my hands slipping off the handlebar on the offroad. Also, I don’t like the looks of it 🤷🏻♂️
Amazing work!!! I would want to do something similar on my next steel frame build with the cabling, what expander is that? Any chance you have another one of those anti compression plugs to sell ? Would be happy to pay and support such a nerdy cause 😅
Love this build but how has it held up with the rigors gravel racing? Thanks and love the content. I’m a supporter pf LightBicycles for years. You can’t beat their build and pride
It depends. BERD spokes would make wheels about 50g heavier. The AR25 rims are quite flexible due to their weight so I find that they work better with carbon spokes that add stiffness to the wheels. If the ultimate goal is comfort then I’d go with BERD. P.S. I’m using BERD on both of my XC bikes and love them.
Uh, I was very much looking forward to this build video and it did not disappoint! Absolute STUNNER of a bike! The CRUX is just such a beautiful frame. I'm very curious about the performance of the rotors and weather they warp easily. Two parts I'd probably change is the Yuniper Seat Clamp, as I've had this on a bike and it broke after about three rides. But maybe they've since improved the product. Also, I have bought the INTEND expander but didn't really feel safe enough to me in the end. I think the Specialized expanders are really nice to work with, I find... though I see you needed the hole in the expander for the routing... Anyway, fantastic build and looking forward to the ride report 😊✌
I’m waiting for Bjorn to release their 5.5g seat clamp in size 30.0mm and will swap it. I used intend on my Scott Spark full susp XC and it worked without issues, so I’m pretty confident. Rotors’ performance TBC
@@TwistedWheels Question about the cable routing: is there no issue with the steering, because the rear break hose gets pinched, where it comes out of the steerer and goes into the downtube? I was thinking of going ICR on my TI bike, but this part really gives me a headache 😄
It looks like the disc brake lines coming out the back of the fork will interfere with the frame, limiting how far your can turn the bars before pinching the lines.
Great build, I subscribed because I saw the Aethos build. Is there a cheaper alternative for the deda fork that you used for the aethos? I’m not too confident modifying the oe crux fork and the deda is pricey. Is there an integrated fork out there that would have the clearance and not break the bank?Thanks.
Hello ! I wanted to know your feedback with the newgen RX4 and the KCNC discs. I've heard that the disc clearance on the old gen RX4 was too tight to compensate a small veil on the disc, and that the KCNC were a bit thicker / noisier than other dics, how was it when you rode it ?
Beautiful build! I have the heaviest Crux build w/Fox fork + dropper post 🤓. Can you expound a bit on the through-headset cable routing choice? Did it save/add grams?
nice built - regarding rear derailleur, you should try Hopp Carbon from Germany; they completely rebuild SRAM and Shimano derailleurs with their own carbon parts!
Hey, great project. Huge attention to details. And it looks nice ❤️🔥 I have a Crux myself and in my opinion the spacers are the wrong place to save some weight. Especially with the fork being so flexy they take quite a bit of pressure while breaking on ruff surfaces. Would be interesting how your experience is after riding it a few miles. Did you consider putting on a smaller handlebar? Like a 38 or even smaller? And I think clincher tyres with tpu tubes are lighter than tubeless. But that interferes quite a lot with the riding experience so I guess depends on personal preferences.
Thanks. Zero issues with the spacers after riding gravel and several cyclocross races. Nope for narrow handlebars - I don’t like how they feel especially on a gravel bike. Tubes might be lighter but not practical on an offroad bike so goes against my goal of building a practical gravel bike.
That is gorgeous. As a 130kg man, I can only dream of such a lightweight bike. As for shaving grams... If you fill the tires with nitrogen you will save a very small amount of weight and the tire pressure will be less affected by temperature changes. And if you can stand the ergonomic hit, you can replace the computer mount and stem-cap with a stem cap that has a built in computer mount - that's almost 20g right there.
-> PARTS FOR SALE!
-> My sub-7kg SYRE gravel bike is FOR SALE! All details here -> instagram.com/p/C4ka71XMGHh/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
-> Cannondale SystemSix 6 kg road rim-brake: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315161110280?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ffy4duueqw2&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=ffy4duueqw2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I really like your sense of perfection and love for all the little details. Please never stop doing videos like that. The community needs stuff like that.
Thanks man
What makes a build like this great is the attention to detail and the non-compromise method of choosing the components. :)
Man, absolutely flawless. You should do a full dedicated video on the headset, expander plug and the cutout on the fork. I've subscribed just for that. Absolutely brilliant!!!
clips of your son were heartwarming, love it
I love it when a new twisted wheels video comes out. These builds show how much scope there is for top bike brands to improve. I cant believe how much weight you took out of that derailleur, just an unbelievable level of knowledge on show. Hoping you get Ollie Bridgewood down to do a GCN review of it as well :-)
Thanks man! I hope so too 🤞🏼
Its amazing how after watching this video you realize that these days all modern components are already lightweight, to make a ww bike you have to save grams on each and every part, just swapping lightweight wheels or going for top of the line groupset won't do the trick. Great video as always, respect!
Thanks! Yeah, exciting times!
Incredible! I'd love to see a follow up on all the parts after 5000km, on the aethos as well.
Great looking bike. Love the classic two triangle w all integrated look.
That is very pretty and impressively light!
I love the ultra lightweight build! What's the brand of the expansion plug again? 3:35
great achievement Oleg! Congrats on that great build!
Thanks!
Those Elilee cranks are beautiful! Great final result! Bike looks insane!
This is insane!!! Dude, you are building crazy cool bikes and go very deep into details to make them light.
Best video since so far, that bike isn't only light but works properly as a normal bike! it isn't like most of the super crazy lightweight bikes. Well done Oleg!
Thanks Andrea! Your carbon clamps were definitely one of the highlights of the build 👏🏻
Unbelievable build - truly pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the industry!
Thanks!
Build turned out really awesome. Absolutely insane weight for a gravel bike.
Great build!
Question: Doesn't the length of the back brake hose (which is way less longer than if it was routed externally) limit the angle the steerer can rotate? Isn't the same true with the hole which the hose exits the steerer through to the frame?
I am planning to do the same type of routing but afraid of such consequences.
Thank you
I was also planning doing something similar but share the same concerns. @twistedwheels any feedback would be amazing. Thank you
I love it! What an awesome project. I'd just love to see that bike in person so I could lift it up and feel how light it is! SUPER-COOL!
Very nice and usable (at least for you) build. The weight is mindblowing!
Man this is so impressive.
Everything is chosen with taste!
Such a shame that the Crux or the Aethos are not sold like that as standard.
Just WOW!! Salivating here 😋 AWESOME BUILD! Please let us know how much did it cost you to build this machine. Thanks! =)
Wow what an amazing build dude and your attention to detail is excellent.. subscribed 😊 Pete 👍👍🚴🏻
It's 12.4 lbs in American. That's mind blowing for any bike, let alone a capable gravel bike.
I love it! Built up a 6.7kg sworks crux, also with some bjorn goodies😊 but not all super light components, this is motivating me to trim more weight!!!
Scalpel precision. I love the recap where you show how you could have absolutely ruined/compromised the bike by shaving off another 150g. Epic.
I was looking forward to this video for a long time and you didn‘t disapoint. You‘re a master in what you‘re doing. Please never stop to inspire us all. Now I can work on my crux build 😅
Thank you! 😃
¡Gracias!
Wow! Thank you!
@@TwistedWheels Welcome ¡¡ the furious fred are 29"? and what its the brand of the bar i dont found?thamks¡¡¡
@@pantagarcespadilla6669yes, they are 29”. The handlebar is Bjorn Cycles G-Rool. I think they haven’t released it yet.
Inspiring! Beautiful choices and attention to detail. Love it. Well done!
Excellent video, beautiful bike and clever use of components! I love that you can still send this weight Weiner down a gravel trail and not worry about breaking something.
Thanks man!
Looks amazing! interested in the rear mech rebuild
4:11 Could you please share the details of the fork core expander and manufacturing? I am interested in your internal wiring system, for my project. Thanks in advance.
But I did share in the video. It’s called Intend Smarty
I’ve been waiting for this so long! Redonculous build 😍
You’re a champ !!! All your builds are awesome
Amazing build. Love the thoughtful decision-making along with great looks. Hard to believe that weight for a truly ridable gravel bike.
Thanks man! If 6 months ago someone told me that this weight was possible, I wouldn’t believe :)
That looks fantastic, and does actually seem useable for an appropriately light rider.
Up to 95kg rider is fine.
@@TwistedWheels impressive!
great build. any link where to buy that expansion plug?thank you
Congratulations very light!👍
Mine is 13kg, 1l bottle, additionnal brake parts in seatbag, and i always take 3 tubes in case of...😊
beauty of a build, been keen to see it for awhile now! insanely good looking, stupid light and so functional still 🤯
Congratulations on your new build and a new subscriber. So so cool.
Thanks!
WOW !
Great project 💥💯💥
congrats for the build, this bike is just insane!!!!
12.5lb functional race bike that looks long-lasting sic!!! So well done!
Thanks 👊🏼
Thats actually impressive. Nice job
Been looking forward to this video and watched it on the first hour it got released, awesome work and really bring some new innovation with some brand that we might not exposed to. One question, what is the compression plug that you use that allow the cable pass through?
Thank you! Expansion plug is Intend Smarty (size Large)
Such a beautiful build not only light and functional but looks fantastic!
Thank you!
What a beautiful bike! Coupled with your best build video yet.
I didn’t know you had a tubulito discount either 🙌
I also can’t believe you took that derailleur apart. Totally worth it 👏
Thanks mate. Let’s organise a ride soon!
Your builds are awesome and the energy of your videos is always very nice, like you really like and truly understand what you are doing 👏👏
Internal Routing Perfection. No bulks head tube or ugly stem. Kudos, bike industry take notes.
Thanks!
Can you tell us where you got that internal steerer bolt clamp? Can you also do a video on how you modified your sram red rear derailleur? Love your videos by the way!
It’s Intend Smarty (large), you can buy it from R2-bike.
Rear mech modification video - could be a good idea, but not sure I’d have time to make a separate video about it :(
Welcome to the future: Your S-Works Crux build is the 2025 Crux with integrated cabling.
Awesome build and details. Simply amazing! 😍
Haha, we haven’t seen the 2025 CRUX yet. Maybe my Crux is even better (definitely lighter!)
@@TwistedWheels honestly, I am more excited to see how your Crux performs. You‘ve entered a level of customization (optimization) beyond everything I‘ve seen so far. Incredible…or incruxable. 😀
Happy riding! 😊
Again, just impressive 🎉❤ big inspiration not just for building a light bicycle but also for adding style!
Incredible build as always!!! I can’t wait for the next one!!!
Could you please remind the bottom braket brand and model. Thanks you so much
You recommend it? Is ceramic one isn’t it?
It’s Extralite bb with Enduro Ceramic bearings. It’s good if you want the lightest bb possible.
Would love to ride this bike! Well done! 😮
no words, EXCEPTIONAL
Impressive bike, but even more impressive video! Great job!
Ive wanted to do a lightest crux for a while but I have literally nowhere to ride a cx or gravel bike. Have to live with my worlds lightest madone slr9 in the mean while. amazing editing of the video, super professional job.
Thanks man
I get so much inspiration from your bike builds! Your bike builds are the best 👌
Awesome video! Do you have a link for the half-size AXS battery you used in this build?
Sono davvero molto, moltissimo impressionato da questo tuo progetto.
Hai studiato tutto nei minimi dettagli e credo che sia il mantra 🕉️ del “più leggero non si può”.
Ti sarà costata un capitale, ma ne è valsa sicuramente la pena.
Un vero capolavoro complimenti.
Thank you!
Amazing work congrats!! Whip specialized followed your trend of integrating the cables ;)
Unreal perfect build. Parts choice for performance is paramount to saving 130 g
Very nice tyres! pity that it's out of production. What's the 2nd best if not that one? What's the deformation in the steering tube you mention? You insert custom carbon rim in it - I'm wondering if it compromises how well the stem holds the steering tube.
2nd best would be Schwalbe Thunder Burt, but they are 2.1” so won’t fit every frame.
Custom ring can only positively impact how stem is holding the steering tube as it is preventing it from flexing (at least in theory 😃)
Awesome build! Kudos!
Would love to see where to buy that YBN chain.
R2-bike
This is gorgeous! Fantastic job-as always!
Great job! Where we can get those custom expansion plug?
It’s actually standard Intend Smarty plug that you can buy on R2-Bike
would flocking the handlebars reduce weight over bar tape..?
@@stopneverstop maybe. But I’ve built a fully race-ready gravel bike, so I’d rather use 35g of tape than risk my hands slipping off the handlebar on the offroad. Also, I don’t like the looks of it 🤷🏻♂️
Amazing Bike!
Very nice build with so many custom touches. But the chain appears to be pretty long.
The chain is sized correctly. There was a small issue with the rear mech that has now been resolved.
Awesome job 👏🏻
Would you recommend the carbon shifter clamps? Holding up well? Thanks
Yes
Your son is absolutely adorable! Like that?
Yes! Like that!
😂
Was a price mentioned? Lovely work of course.
Excellent build!!
i hope you enjoy it to the max!!!
Thanks! Will do 😃
Very nice! Good Job!
Amazing work!!! I would want to do something similar on my next steel frame build with the cabling, what expander is that? Any chance you have another one of those anti compression plugs to sell ? Would be happy to pay and support such a nerdy cause 😅
Hi, it’s called Intend Smarty. You can buy it on R2-bike
amazing balanced setup
Love this build but how has it held up with the rigors gravel racing? Thanks and love the content.
I’m a supporter pf LightBicycles for years. You can’t beat their build and pride
I love this! True WW. However surely Berd spokes would have been better?
It depends. BERD spokes would make wheels about 50g heavier. The AR25 rims are quite flexible due to their weight so I find that they work better with carbon spokes that add stiffness to the wheels. If the ultimate goal is comfort then I’d go with BERD.
P.S. I’m using BERD on both of my XC bikes and love them.
Uh, I was very much looking forward to this build video and it did not disappoint! Absolute STUNNER of a bike! The CRUX is just such a beautiful frame. I'm very curious about the performance of the rotors and weather they warp easily. Two parts I'd probably change is the Yuniper Seat Clamp, as I've had this on a bike and it broke after about three rides. But maybe they've since improved the product. Also, I have bought the INTEND expander but didn't really feel safe enough to me in the end. I think the Specialized expanders are really nice to work with, I find... though I see you needed the hole in the expander for the routing... Anyway, fantastic build and looking forward to the ride report 😊✌
I’m waiting for Bjorn to release their 5.5g seat clamp in size 30.0mm and will swap it. I used intend on my Scott Spark full susp XC and it worked without issues, so I’m pretty confident. Rotors’ performance TBC
@@TwistedWheels Question about the cable routing: is there no issue with the steering, because the rear break hose gets pinched, where it comes out of the steerer and goes into the downtube? I was thinking of going ICR on my TI bike, but this part really gives me a headache 😄
Amazing! When do we get to see you tackle an aero or tt bike?!?!
Don’t even start this conversation 🤣
You should make the bike heavier, because in summer I think you would really like to have a second bottle cage ;)
I can live with an extra 8g bottle cage :)
It looks like the disc brake lines coming out the back of the fork will interfere with the frame, limiting how far your can turn the bars before pinching the lines.
They won’t. Drop bars will hit the frame first
@@TwistedWheels Won't or don't?
Great build, I subscribed because I saw the Aethos build. Is there a cheaper alternative for the deda fork that you used for the aethos? I’m not too confident modifying the oe crux fork and the deda is pricey. Is there an integrated fork out there that would have the clearance and not break the bank?Thanks.
I don’t know any
Hello ! I wanted to know your feedback with the newgen RX4 and the KCNC discs. I've heard that the disc clearance on the old gen RX4 was too tight to compensate a small veil on the disc, and that the KCNC were a bit thicker / noisier than other dics, how was it when you rode it ?
I’m happy with the performance, but of course Shimano XTR would perform better
Absolutely stunning ..
Beautiful build! I have the heaviest Crux build w/Fox fork + dropper post 🤓.
Can you expound a bit on the through-headset cable routing choice? Did it save/add grams?
Hi Peter, watch my previous video. It has all the details.
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nice built - regarding rear derailleur, you should try Hopp Carbon from Germany; they completely rebuild SRAM and Shimano derailleurs with their own carbon parts!
Have you watched the video? 🤣
Hey, great project. Huge attention to details. And it looks nice ❤️🔥
I have a Crux myself and in my opinion the spacers are the wrong place to save some weight. Especially with the fork being so flexy they take quite a bit of pressure while breaking on ruff surfaces. Would be interesting how your experience is after riding it a few miles.
Did you consider putting on a smaller handlebar? Like a 38 or even smaller?
And I think clincher tyres with tpu tubes are lighter than tubeless. But that interferes quite a lot with the riding experience so I guess depends on personal preferences.
Thanks. Zero issues with the spacers after riding gravel and several cyclocross races. Nope for narrow handlebars - I don’t like how they feel especially on a gravel bike. Tubes might be lighter but not practical on an offroad bike so goes against my goal of building a practical gravel bike.
gorgeous rig.
hey man, nice build! anyway, where did u get that hollow expansion plug ?
R2-bike
Очень круто!
Лайтово, при этом не доведено до абслоютного безумия
Lovely video mate. Lovely bike. Enjoy riding it and come back for a review ❤
thanks mate
Congrats!
Where can I get that expansion plug??
R2-bike
niceeee, maybe front wheel should have tan wall gum? part with your kid was funny! thx for another amazing build
Thanks! There are so many tones of tan that it’s almost impossible to match the colour of the frame 🤷🏻♂️
That is gorgeous. As a 130kg man, I can only dream of such a lightweight bike.
As for shaving grams... If you fill the tires with nitrogen you will save a very small amount of weight and the tire pressure will be less affected by temperature changes. And if you can stand the ergonomic hit, you can replace the computer mount and stem-cap with a stem cap that has a built in computer mount - that's almost 20g right there.
@@plepgeat hi, it already has the stem cap with integrated computer mount ;)
I meant the 'no arm' type, @@TwistedWheels, but those are harder to loom at. Sick build, for real.
Cool bike! How come you didn't use the new Skrepka seatpost clamp to shave one more gram off? 😉
It’s because at the time of the video skrepka was only available in size 31.8 and Crux has 30.0 seat clamp diameter.
The SUB1-gram bar end plugs were meant for exactly this type of weightweenie bike build! And the headset spacer and dust cover looks very sleek. :)
For sure! Thanks for making them!