This Build came out Incredible, it is everything I ever hoped for I take it on its maiden voyage this Saturday!!! Final walk through video will be done this weekend with weight and discussing how everything works. -Alugear chainring alugear.com/11-chainrings-1x?q=BCD-for+12sp+110+BCD+4b+Shimano+Asymetric (no discount code) -Prestacycle cassette prestacycle.com/collections/cassettes?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_tuuBhAUEiwAvxkgTtKn0MAENq-OZBe0hTREYuuDTMZnJ5fRR-Oaiee7U-2LbziwfrS_1xoCBe8QAvD_BwE (use code: gcperformance for 10% off) - Bjorn Setka saddle bjorncycles.com/ (no discount) -challenge criterium tire www.bicyclegeneration.bike/sitesearch.cfm?search=challenge+tire (Use code: GC15 for 15%) -Ridenow Tpu tubes 19g www.bicyclegeneration.bike/product/ridenow-tube-ride-now-light-700c-85mm-7798.htm (use code: GC15 for 15%) -Ceramic OSPW and Bottom Bracket novatoride.com/en (use code: gcperfnova10 for 10%) -EXS handlebar exs-cycling.com/products/aerover-integrated-handlebar (no discount code) -Winsapce mega wheels www.winspace.cc/product-category/wheels/ (use code: gcperformance10) -handlebar tape burgh.cc/collections/bar-tapes/ -framesandgear hanger framesandgear.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_tuuBhAUEiwAvxkgTj7Z85T2kvgbPCb_5VHBpU7hp9nIhhs5MQwePahPzJOPO2GMblihQRoC-PgQAvD_BwE -Favero Duo Pedals www.bicyclegeneration.bike/product/favero-assioma-duo-424795-1.htm (use code GC15 for 15% off)
It looks so easy, when You do it one hour :D It took about 6 hours and still have not finished everything, trying to rebuild my bike for the first time, and i still need to adjust derraileurs and finish torquing everytinhg :D Thank You, it helps us learn to build and maintain our bikes! keep up this great content
@@matkvaid of ocurse!!! yea it was not an hour lol more like 3-4 because of the stop and starting of the camera and moving everything around but it just takes patience
@@GCPerformance18 ok, now i feel much better :D and i forgot to say thanks - i did my first bar tape by Your video with no electrical tape, not perfect but still quite good result, great info how to wrap like a pro!
So many build videos out there with cinematic color grading but this is the only build video that actually tells me what the hell is going on! Great tutorial
A sweet looking ride for sure! I am sure that the feather-light weight will have you knocking down all of the KOM's on those infamous Florida mountains.
For the brake hose barb tool, if you put just a little bit of masking tape on the hose where the tool clamps down, the hose won’t slide when inserting the barb. Always drove me nuts until I started doing that lol
Pretty dope build and impressive wrenching skills. I kind of agree that the flat wheels and glossy chainring/drivetrain clash. The wheels are killer. It's the gloss drivetrain sticking out. Nice work.
Great video, I’m so dumb when it comes to the mechanics and how the bike is put together but this was really insightful. Beautifully done and the bike looks incredible! Can’t wait to see the next video about how it rides and the weight etc
MR GC PERFORMANCE THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO 📹 IT AS BEEN THE BEST IN- DEPTH VIDEO ON HOW TO BUILD UP A SPECIALIZED FRAMESET WITH DI2 I HAVE EVER WATCHED 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
As the kids used to say, those wheels are fire. I wish you could get the seatpost in forged carbon or similar to kind of match the wheels. It's a beautiful build.
I own both sl7 and sl8, for me the sl8 i dont get tierd looking @ it, its beautiful in that tube shapes are more organic and slender than in the sl7, also the front fork in sl8 is amazing looking from all angles. On top of that sl8 much nicer ride
Sweet video man. Some very helpful tips and explanations! I gotta say though. Cane Creek Hellbender 70 best BB in the game, even better than ceramic and at a fraction of the cost. Speaking from experience, as I have used both types and different brands.
Is there a difference between the grease you use on the headset/fork versus the grease you used for the bolts when putting on the brake calipers? Can you use the park tool grease for the the headset? Why did you use different grease? Thanks!
I like using a thicker grease for the headset and bottom bracket threads because that stuff gets worn out and I dont want moisture penetratingly thinner grease
Thanks for all the detailed explanations during the build. This is timely since I'll be building my similar bike soon. I had a question for you - why did you choose to use the Muc-off grease for the headset and crankset spindle vs Park Tools or other grease?
I’m using Presta cycle torque wrenches. They have them in almost every torque spec. I also have a discount code for there tools. Gcperformance at checkout
Hey brother thx for the “framesandgear” rear mech hanger thingie recommendation, I ordered one immediately for my SL8 Roubaix Pro and it is truly sex on wheels, and if it improves shifting that’s just a bonus 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Hi, nice SL8 build you have over there. I have one question about the bottom bracket installing: So I have a BMC Roadmachine with a BB86 bb interface and I'm planning to bring the frame to a bike shop to have them install it for me because I don't have the pressfit tools. But should I run the rear brake hoses before I bring the frame to the bike shop or I can still do it later? Thanks :D
Great bike! I really like that color of the derailleur hanger! (Now just get a black cassette-lockring;). Question: is this a custom or a future colorscheme of Specialized? Have fun riding!
Great video! Enjoyed the way you explained all the stuff m by the way, why did you use a steer carbon cap? The exs handlebar is not compatible with sl8?
Oh you're right, I judged too quickly when I saw the fork inserted at the beginning.. Question for you, your compression ring fell into place really easily it seems. Mine takes a lot of effort and wiggling forward and backward while pushing down. It's maybe one or two millimeters above the bearing. I tried greasing it up too. I suppose when I tighten the steerer cap it will compress down a little more?
For anyone else who stumbles across this, yeah the Gap is normal, as long as you insert the compression plug properly and have space above before the cap it will all tighten up just fine. I think GCP has another video about the gap but if not there are plenty out there. Thanks again boss for putting this up, it really helped! Of course I did prematurely get my compression plug stuck in the stair tube completely disoriented the wrong direction, just having fun and testing it, but another one of your videos showed me how to unstuck it. Which I will need to know how to do again anyway as I figure out how tall I want the stack. As it is with 35 mm spacers on the 49 cm frame, I don't have to cut the compression plug yet, but eyeballing it, it looks like I will if I go shorter by 20 mm or less
When I mentioned how your compression ring plopped down really easily inside the bearing, it was only because the tube wasn't inserted first. Mine also fell right in just fine without the tube installed
Winspace lun hyper mega 2600 but I have a discount code for 10 percent off. They are carbon spoke and carbon hub similar to lightweight and weigh 1370. Really light and fast wheels
Ran into a problem with mounting my brakes. I got an OEM SRAM package so though it came with a mounting plate it has no through bolts. How long are the front and rear and where is the best place to get them?
The long black cylinder on the expander plug is doing nothing once it goes below the top bearing. I cut most of it off. It's only for people that run loads of spacers under their stem.
they want iot to renforce that area, if you saw th epics from the broken steerer that cuased the recall, the fork steerer snapped right at that top bearing
@@GCPerformance18 Yes I know, but as long as the black part covers that bearing area then you're good. Anything below is wasted. If you think about it, Spesh have to accommodate all riders, including those that use 8 spacers. If stem is slammed, most of the black part is redundant.
Según las especificaciones de la batería el conector central se debe de utilizar con prioridad sobre los otros pines para el buen funcionamiento de esta.
Love the bike, love the video (very interesting). One question though : why do you ride tubeless ready tyres (if I saw it right) with tubes ? regular clinchers with TPU tubes would be an even lighter setup, wouldn't it be ?
@@GCPerformance18 Having cost in mind while installing ceramic headset bearings - nice 😎 No hate, I love your build, your videos and just saw the backstory of the frame in the other video you've posted. I'm building an s works SL7 myself in a few weeks and this will be a great help 💪🏻 no ceramic though
This Build came out Incredible, it is everything I ever hoped for I take it on its maiden voyage this Saturday!!!
Final walk through video will be done this weekend with weight and discussing how everything works.
-Alugear chainring alugear.com/11-chainrings-1x?q=BCD-for+12sp+110+BCD+4b+Shimano+Asymetric (no discount code)
-Prestacycle cassette prestacycle.com/collections/cassettes?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_tuuBhAUEiwAvxkgTtKn0MAENq-OZBe0hTREYuuDTMZnJ5fRR-Oaiee7U-2LbziwfrS_1xoCBe8QAvD_BwE (use code: gcperformance for 10% off)
- Bjorn Setka saddle bjorncycles.com/ (no discount)
-challenge criterium tire www.bicyclegeneration.bike/sitesearch.cfm?search=challenge+tire (Use code: GC15 for 15%)
-Ridenow Tpu tubes 19g www.bicyclegeneration.bike/product/ridenow-tube-ride-now-light-700c-85mm-7798.htm (use code: GC15 for 15%)
-Ceramic OSPW and Bottom Bracket novatoride.com/en (use code: gcperfnova10 for 10%)
-EXS handlebar exs-cycling.com/products/aerover-integrated-handlebar (no discount code)
-Winsapce mega wheels www.winspace.cc/product-category/wheels/ (use code: gcperformance10)
-handlebar tape burgh.cc/collections/bar-tapes/
-framesandgear hanger framesandgear.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_tuuBhAUEiwAvxkgTj7Z85T2kvgbPCb_5VHBpU7hp9nIhhs5MQwePahPzJOPO2GMblihQRoC-PgQAvD_BwE
-Favero Duo Pedals www.bicyclegeneration.bike/product/favero-assioma-duo-424795-1.htm (use code GC15 for 15% off)
It looks so easy, when You do it one hour :D It took about 6 hours and still have not finished everything, trying to rebuild my bike for the first time, and i still need to adjust derraileurs and finish torquing everytinhg :D Thank You, it helps us learn to build and maintain our bikes! keep up this great content
@@matkvaid of ocurse!!! yea it was not an hour lol more like 3-4 because of the stop and starting of the camera and moving everything around but it just takes patience
@@GCPerformance18 ok, now i feel much better :D and i forgot to say thanks - i did my first bar tape by Your video with no electrical tape, not perfect but still quite good result, great info how to wrap like a pro!
So many build videos out there with cinematic color grading but this is the only build video that actually tells me what the hell is going on! Great tutorial
Wearing a BMC shirt while building dream bike Specialised. Funny stuff
lol old school shop mentality
Noticed the same 😂😂😂
It’s surely not coincidental but what is he trying to say? It’s a conspiracy 😂
A sweet looking ride for sure! I am sure that the feather-light weight will have you knocking down all of the KOM's on those infamous Florida mountains.
That bike is not feather weight 🤣🤣🤣
Luv the community service you provide us all GC. Rocking the Ram pickup as well 🫡
hahahah Thanks so much!!!
Wow!
That’s a gorgeous build!!
I don’t usually like spesh but this is absolutely beautiful. Looks minimalist yet we know it’s not. Love it!!
Very informative. Learned alot. About to build my bike too, so your vid came out just perfectly in time! Very nice build. What a beauty!
White frames with black everything else gives the best color combination for a bike... So congratulations on your color choices.
thanks os much!!! yea I have changed alot since this video I think I might doa follow up video on here
For the brake hose barb tool, if you put just a little bit of masking tape on the hose where the tool clamps down, the hose won’t slide when inserting the barb. Always drove me nuts until I started doing that lol
Ill keep some masking tape around now, yea I tried with electric tape ontime and same result but need something more course, nice tip thanks!!!
@@GCPerformance18you’re welcome. Thankfully your avid/sram tool gets the job done without the tape!
Love your channel. Especially how u start with bike weights during reviews. Nice sound effects on this one.
well I appreciate you so much!!
Such an amazing build! Loved that you talked through the process! Congrats! Can't wait to see what it weighs in at!
Thanks so much!
I just finished watching the full video. Thanks for showing the public how to build a bike. That EXS bar looks mean AF on that Tarmac!
Thanks for the video, received my SL8 frameset today and it's been extremely helpful!
you are vert welcome!!! you are going to love the bike
"oh my gosh" congratulations brother! this is actual tutorial to build a bike! you are the boss ross of bike building! keep it up!
Grant the bike looks awesome, congrats man! Well deserved
Thanks a ton! I am so stoked on it
Wishing you years of safe happy cycling on your SL8 WOW its a BEAUTY.
Thank you!
The timing of this video is perfection. I'm building up a Crux in the next week or so, with 2x Rival AXS. Thanks for posting!
Pretty dope build and impressive wrenching skills. I kind of agree that the flat wheels and glossy chainring/drivetrain clash. The wheels are killer. It's the gloss drivetrain sticking out. Nice work.
thanks so much!!! I have glossy wheels coming next week, I wil make a follow up video
Great job going through all the nuances of the build!
Great video, I’m so dumb when it comes to the mechanics and how the bike is put together but this was really insightful. Beautifully done and the bike looks incredible! Can’t wait to see the next video about how it rides and the weight etc
Nice very nice bike and the cockpit is badass 😮
Magic with those fingers greasing it up Mr. GC no wonder baby number three is on the way!!! Sweet build great video!
Awe build learned a lot need to hit you up for a delivery of parts and frame to build it my dream bike . Thank you 🙏 for this video.
You are very welcome!!
what's the final weight of the build, mate?
Sic build! Glad so to see you did the build video this way rather than a dark and silent "Dream Build" video that gives no infromation.
I have an SL5 Fact 10 warranty frame that’s the same color with black lettering. Great riding bike with 11 speed Ultegra groupset.
MR GC PERFORMANCE THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO 📹 IT AS BEEN THE BEST IN- DEPTH VIDEO ON HOW TO BUILD UP A SPECIALIZED FRAMESET WITH DI2 I HAVE EVER WATCHED 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much for the kind words!!
I think the CRW gloss wheels would look a lot better like you suggested at towards the end of the video
Not gonna lie, I felt a little blue balled not knowing the weight 😂. Nice bike GC! looking forward to the ride video
I proimise you very soon
this is the best video you made (that I watched) yet! nice
As the kids used to say, those wheels are fire. I wish you could get the seatpost in forged carbon or similar to kind of match the wheels. It's a beautiful build.
yea that would be sick, I would love to paint the seatpost
I would recommend a Darimo seatpost, but Rhino Cycles in London has been upset with the quality recently and he does several SL8 builds.
super sweet build!! where did you get that frame? i only saw white sworks frames on the site
Great question
Would you consider using 5 Spokes solid carbon wheel such as black inc. Bike ahead or Xentis or even Corima. I bet it would look amazing.
It has to be one of the lightest sl8 builds to date
Florida speed weapon! Nice build Grant, looking forward to some review/riding videos and your thoughts vs your SL7.
Bad ass build Grant!!!!!
I own both sl7 and sl8, for me the sl8 i dont get tierd looking @ it, its beautiful in that tube shapes are more organic and slender than in the sl7, also the front fork in sl8 is amazing looking from all angles. On top of that sl8 much nicer ride
Sweet video man. Some very helpful tips and explanations! I gotta say though. Cane Creek Hellbender 70 best BB in the game, even better than ceramic and at a fraction of the cost. Speaking from experience, as I have used both types and different brands.
I've said it before and imma say it again, the EXS bars looks waaaaayyyy better than the Rovals or even the Momo design (from Super Six Evo)
I agree all the way the exs is super hot
Woww that’s a wild looking bike!!! 😮💨
Congrats!!! 👌
Thanks! 👍
Why didn't you change the rear derailleur cage before installing it on the bike?
The derailer has to be shifter all
The way open
Interesting to see the SL8 Fact 10 offered in white?
This was a warranty frame
Nice, congrats on your new dream build! I'm in the process of doing my first build with a custom partially 3d printed Ti frame!
that sounds awesome!!!
Love this, so jealous building my dream bike:)
Thank you for doing this. I’m saving up to purchase a frame. You made it not look as intimidating as I imagined.
Hi GC performance
Awesome bike build with great Spec especially with bars . Great video as always
👍👍🚴♂️🚴♂️
Is there a difference between the grease you use on the headset/fork versus the grease you used for the bolts when putting on the brake calipers? Can you use the park tool grease for the the headset? Why did you use different grease? Thanks!
I like using a thicker grease for the headset and bottom bracket threads because that stuff gets worn out and I dont want moisture penetratingly thinner grease
Yes GC- thats a nice bike
how much weight?
Great build. Bike looks rad. "All about the aesthetics" 😂 You'll have a bad back when you're old, but at least you looked good doing it. 😎👌
lmao I know but my back hurts from the ride today
The build!! Switching from Supacaz to Burgh is a nice move GC!!
did I just watch this entire video without thinking twice? yes
Hahaha thank you so much!!
Thanks for all the detailed explanations during the build. This is timely since I'll be building my similar bike soon. I had a question for you - why did you choose to use the Muc-off grease for the headset and crankset spindle vs Park Tools or other grease?
its preference, the park tool is way thicker viscosity so I do not want that on the crank spindle
What about the Elves? Hahah - those frames are like riding a plastic toothbrush
Frame ? There IS only pink and blue onyx frames 10 r for sale , Is it 9 r Carbon Thank you
I think I agree with you about the wheels needing to be glossy on this one. Maybe some Craft wheels?
they are on order :)
Okay that's a really nice looking bike!
maybe I'm wrong on that one: but doesn't the rear derailleur always have to be mounted in the center di2 battery hole?
no it does not you can plug it in whereverr
Awesome build! What torque tool are you using on the saddle? Looked like a wera in the colorway, but seems ilke something else.
I’m using Presta cycle torque wrenches. They have them in almost every torque spec. I also have a discount code for there tools.
Gcperformance at checkout
Did you use carbon grip paste between the stem clamp & steerer tube? EXS told me to but I never have done before.
no I did not, its always good too but I have never done it
Fantastic video!!! I now appreciate what my mechanic does as far as the small details that keep me riding. Thank you for an excellent tutorial.
Where can i get the carbon collar for the steerer And the EXS handlbar to fit together?
it comes with the handlebar
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Excellent!
Do you not need to have a clutch with an electronic rear derailleur?
nope we are good, the chainring has narrow wide, so it hoilds the chain tight and the chain is cut right length so it will not come off
What hole did you use for the 3mm stopper Bolt on your cage assembly? First one for short or second for long cage? Thanks
Let me know if you get a 52 frameset just like that one in. I’ll buy it!
what bike computer ur going to use?
Hey brother thx for the “framesandgear” rear mech hanger thingie recommendation, I ordered one immediately for my SL8 Roubaix Pro and it is truly sex on wheels, and if it improves shifting that’s just a bonus 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
thats awesome!!! I have a discount code for them too
Very thorough and interesting. Thanks.
you are very welcome
Nooooo bmc t-shirt for SL8 dream build 😂😂😂
where did you find the white color frame in a non s-works sl8??
I got really lucky from a customer who ordered a bike and had a waranty problem and he didnt like the white color so I bought it from him
The sound effects totally make this video! 🤣
Hi, nice SL8 build you have over there. I have one question about the bottom bracket installing:
So I have a BMC Roadmachine with a BB86 bb interface and I'm planning to bring the frame to a bike shop to have them install it for me because I don't have the pressfit tools. But should I run the rear brake hoses before I bring the frame to the bike shop or I can still do it later?
Thanks :D
Hi from where i can buy rear derailleur hanger like the one you used? Thank you
go to the website frames and gear
@@GCPerformance18 Thank you, i bought one for my sl7
Great bike! I really like that color of the derailleur hanger! (Now just get a black cassette-lockring;). Question: is this a custom or a future colorscheme of Specialized?
Have fun riding!
Great video! Enjoyed the way you explained all the stuff m by the way, why did you use a steer carbon cap? The exs handlebar is not compatible with sl8?
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Diaper Era Babies : "Safety Pin"
Pampered Babies: "Safety PIN" for ATMs.
I immediately went to Burghs site and bought some new tape. How are you liking it so far? Looks dope
oh I absolutely love it, I do not even sell but it is my tape of choice for my personal bikes
@@GCPerformance18 I got the Wave pattern. I'm a huge Seigaha pattern guy
What is the diameter of the steerer tube? How much does the plug expander weights?
Have you seen Silca's Hirobel frame clamp? You might could use one 😀
I have not seen one
Aww, I got excited but you already have the fork installed.
what you mean I thought I did it for you
Oh you're right, I judged too quickly when I saw the fork inserted at the beginning..
Question for you, your compression ring fell into place really easily it seems. Mine takes a lot of effort and wiggling forward and backward while pushing down. It's maybe one or two millimeters above the bearing. I tried greasing it up too. I suppose when I tighten the steerer cap it will compress down a little more?
For anyone else who stumbles across this, yeah the Gap is normal, as long as you insert the compression plug properly and have space above before the cap it will all tighten up just fine. I think GCP has another video about the gap but if not there are plenty out there.
Thanks again boss for putting this up, it really helped! Of course I did prematurely get my compression plug stuck in the stair tube completely disoriented the wrong direction, just having fun and testing it, but another one of your videos showed me how to unstuck it. Which I will need to know how to do again anyway as I figure out how tall I want the stack. As it is with 35 mm spacers on the 49 cm frame, I don't have to cut the compression plug yet, but eyeballing it, it looks like I will if I go shorter by 20 mm or less
When I mentioned how your compression ring plopped down really easily inside the bearing, it was only because the tube wasn't inserted first. Mine also fell right in just fine without the tube installed
what wheels are those and how are they? im thinking about getting the cadex 50 but they're so darn expensive at $4000 a set.
Winspace lun hyper mega 2600 but I have a discount code for 10 percent off. They are carbon spoke and carbon hub similar to lightweight and weigh 1370. Really light and fast wheels
@@GCPerformance18 looks like they sold out on the 50s
Ran into a problem with mounting my brakes. I got an OEM SRAM package so though it came with a mounting plate it has no through bolts. How long are the front and rear and where is the best place to get them?
what a beautiful bike !
The long black cylinder on the expander plug is doing nothing once it goes below the top bearing. I cut most of it off. It's only for people that run loads of spacers under their stem.
they want iot to renforce that area, if you saw th epics from the broken steerer that cuased the recall, the fork steerer snapped right at that top bearing
@@GCPerformance18 Yes I know, but as long as the black part covers that bearing area then you're good. Anything below is wasted. If you think about it, Spesh have to accommodate all riders, including those that use 8 spacers. If stem is slammed, most of the black part is redundant.
I like this colours & Geometric but can’t find size 49 white colour in Singapore 🇸🇬.
This was a warranty frame. They do no sell this color
Black chain. 💯
black chain goes so hard
How can I get a white Sl8 frame that is not an S works? I have only seen Sl7 tarmac frames in white?
this was a warranty frame, they are only able to get if they have an issue
Ah, hah. That is unfortunate. Guess I’ll have to go with the flat blue.
amazing video! great work
Some use alu/coppergrease on thread-to-thread, some use grease. Any difference?
no, as long as you apply something to it
Is that cassette work smoothly?
Damn. Looks great!
Según las especificaciones de la batería el conector central se debe de utilizar con prioridad sobre los otros pines para el buen funcionamiento de esta.
Beatiful build, may I ask what is your height since you chose size 56?
I am 6 foot
Love the bike, love the video (very interesting). One question though : why do you ride tubeless ready tyres (if I saw it right) with tubes ? regular clinchers with TPU tubes would be an even lighter setup, wouldn't it be ?
Thank you! I did speed up the video 2x 😆
Ha, perfect, yea it was a long one I am not thinking eveyrone is going to watch all of it, maybe just some white noise for people to work or study
Looks awesome 👏
the wire dampeners aint gonna do much to the rattle - it needs to go all the way and be tighter.
What a beauty! Why did you choose the Specialized frame and not the S-Works for your dream build though?
for price cost to be honest
@@GCPerformance18 Having cost in mind while installing ceramic headset bearings - nice 😎
No hate, I love your build, your videos and just saw the backstory of the frame in the other video you've posted. I'm building an s works SL7 myself in a few weeks and this will be a great help 💪🏻 no ceramic though
I thought you gonna choose any frame other than Tarmac SL8, but it is so mainstream....
BMC, BMC, BMC, BMC!!!!!!!!!!