Crust/Ron's ALUMALITH build full episode
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- from bare frame to the red carpet at the Philly Bike Expo. my pal Jordan Gomez and I build up my sample of the aluminum rigid 27.5 rim brake mountain bike that MTB hall of famer Frank the Welder made a run of 50 of for us. Pre Sale is November 18th, shipping a few weeks or so later. Connecticut River manufacturing!
Some bike build videos try to make the process look like a surgical operation in a sterile environment with a neat wall of Park tools as the backdrop. This immersive masterpiece is more like watching medieval field surgery. Just bite down on this stick while I saw your leg off.
you’ll never catch me greasing a spindle.
DIVINE transmission from the pulpit of the all knowing one has me on the edge of anticipation Ramble oN PLEASE
This video is a gem.
24 minutes and 9 seconds of pleasures.
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With first gen wireless XTR sourced from Japanese deadstock. See u there.
holy fricken sheet
spell inducing hypnosis Precambrian stew
save your pontifications
I genuinely wonder what the ratio of destroyed crank arms is between greased tapers cracking cranks and dry tapers fusing to cranks and stripping out extractor threads.
My personal experience is 0 to ~9 in favour of greased tapers never cracking versus cranks destroyed that have fused to BBs in various ways.
I've always used a wee bit of grease, never been a problem for me. OTOH, as a guy who buys old used bikes for cheap, I've dealt with lots of issues where galvanic corrosion or whatever has froze aluminum cranks to steel spindles, and yeah.... some of those old cranks didn't make it.
I ruined two drive side TA cranks on my Ritchey mountain bike in about 1980 by lubing the tapers and have never done it again…
i clean my tapers with brake cleaner and install dry, retorque after about 30 miles. no problems ever and im using some real old bin find cranks.
Inspirational video... I want to build one of these up🙏🏾🔮✨✨✨
i went over this whole enchilada with a fine toothed comb filled with admiration
Bars look absolutely amazing, Love the authenticity of the whole build process dudes! My kind of ATB !!
Some parts of that creative process reminded me of the good time when bob Ross was on TV. Take a breath and relax for a moment. Thanks for sharing that. We ride the old stuff here too and became professionals in lettig look old stuff great again. I often think its technically superior to the new short lasting crap. Liebe Grüße🙋♀
absolutely! nice that there is an endless amount of mechanical fun to be had out there with these beautiful well made parts
oh shit there it is. you could build a gravel bike from an old 90s mtb for free or buy a the same thing from you for 7000$
One thing I learnt building boats is that you should never use graphite pencil on aluminium. It causes a corrosion/ weak spot and you will never get it all off.
Greasing the spindle helps to alleviate creaks, or so I've been told. I was taught that anywhere metal contacts metal there should be a thin film of grease. For corrosion mitigation etc., but mostly as a noise cancelling tactic. I've been building and riding square taper for most of my life and I've never had a problem with 'pull-through' on a greased spindle, I feel like this problem is a function of over tightening, not lubricating. Love what you guys are doing!
If you can tighten a square taper crank enough that you pull the spindle through the arm, then you really have no business working on bicycles.
its in your DNA💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
Is this the latest episode of Documentary Now!?
Love the bathrobe as a poor man's kimono style.
Got to see this in person at the coffee ride in Philly. It’s interesting but that aluminum stigma would be hard to crush. Big tires would mitigate the problem but I think it’s stuck in peoples heads. -Hugh Janus
Best of the Best. Love it. Remember well the first Stumpjumper in early 80’s..came with Mafac brakes and I think TA chainset. I bought a Second Gen. in mid 80’s with Specialized Cranks and sealed bearing hubs. I think one piece bar/stem. Solid bike. Then had the first Stumpjumper in late 80’s to use Shimano XT.....Finally built a Stumpjumper S Works Disc Brake frame in early 2000’s with Hope brakes,hubs etc. so have a bit of history with Stumpjumpers! Now gone back to 853 Stanton Sherpa Steel. P.S. always fitted square taper cranks clean and dry.
This whole video has the feel of a psychedelic movie from the 60’s. Love the bike , always enjoy your videos.
who Else on planet earth can attain this level of brilliance ?
team dry crank ftw
This is the way. 🤘🤘
Absolutely. In my time as bike Mechanic I have seen so many cracked cranks. But in defend of the greasing team, those were mostly cheap ones. I guess when you have a high quality, good fitting crank it just doesn't matter
This video goes well with my small batch, barn made moonshine
Square taper and grease?? Do what Mr Campagnolo did - just run your fingers through your hair - that's how much grease. (That'd be black, Italian hair)
Hi sir! I'm from the Philippines where to buy Paul touring components?? I love it! I have steel univega via carisma bike with Shimano old model components. I want to change it to Paul touring. I hope it's cheap😅
The drilled out seat clamp is awesome
Never did get a good look at the bike..
I love this bike, great work, guys. I have a mid 90's specialized stumpjumper. I would love to know what bars you use. Cheers
Dry.
Still coming back to this one! What a moment in time! Hello from Prov!
Square taper needs friction. No grease. At all.
Dry crank for me please.
So that was a thing...I was wondering if anyone noticed it was an Al Crust, and freaked out about it as much as I did when I got home on Sunday.
somehow the frank zappa of alt cycling
I’m a dry guy
Workaholics reference?
@@Joe_from_iowa Haha yup
Such a great video and such a cool build. Amazing vibes.
I grease all my spindles, love spreading 25.4s out too!
Gigglin Boys Club how I miss thee.
Looks like I need another bike 🤣
oh we spoke of you on more than the occasion.... would have been inspiring to the art fart to have your giggles. in due time!
Love this vid. I do grease my square taper, had Shimano 600 cranks with more than 20k miles, and changed out bb twice without trouble.
gunslingers with handlebst tape
Love me a bit of Goatfuzz backing track
What do you use to apply the Fluid Film?
I love how Ronnie and Crust threw a spanner into this "steel is real man!" Don't get me wrong, I love steel but I can't get over the fact that its heavy and became too snobby and too rich for my taste.. Get over the hype of steel and aluminum frames are eveywhere for dirt bags like me. Its strong, light, and fast.
😂😂 This aluminum frame costs $2k 😅
@@shinhochulp Of course man. Thats Made in the USA. The proof of concept that Ron was talking about. The DUralcan. (not that bike though its already rare and probably expensive also) The Aluminum Specialized Hard Rocks from the late 90s are plentiful and cheap to score. I got a whole bike last week for "as is condition" for 80 usd) I will build that up and just copy the Ron's Duralcan concept. Though If I had the money I would buy that frame. Its gorgeous.
Steel IS real. Real heavy 😂
Out of necessity, I did the 26mm bars into 25.4mm clamp thing, and, indeed, I felt like either the clamp was gonna snap, or I was gonna pass out. Finally succeeded, but I hope to never do it again 😂
best xbike ever, thanks for the video
Tom Sachs Nikes "general purpose" shoe went for around 350$ when this video was filmed.
Dry interface for spindle and crank. Pretty sure I saw it recommended that way by a manufacturer somewhere once, maybe Shimano? I’ve done hundreds of crank removal and installs and never had a crank frozen to a spindle. I live on the northeast and we see some gnarly neglected old shit. Stuck BB cups are another story.
Lovely bike. What are those gorgeous bottle cages?
King Cage Iris cages made in Durango Colorado by another Ron ... or he was Ron before me ...
Covet!
🤘❤️🍻❤️🤘
No good views of the thumb or shifter set up you got there. Looks nice and low profile. Care to divulge ?
Very calming video. I could meditate along to this. Should really be titled, “peaceful bike boys drill holes into a seat post clamp”
Jesus, I should just live blog watching this. GREESE THE SPINDAL. (Except rene herts cranks, never greese cuz you’re doing wrong warenty void)
sick video wish I could hear what you were saying
so do I! I have some work to do still with getting good audio.
@@ultraromance it's ok my man I still very much loved the video, just wanna hear your wisdom
Hey Ronnie! What size do you ride ?
Респект вам Мастер❤!!!
the debate rages between dissimilar metals. the electricians us no-ox-id or noalox. take your pick. if you ever get through Pittsburgh, let me know. i have four vintage bikes boxed up in a basement i will let you have for storage fees. one is a nearly mint aluminum AlpinStars.
all medium frames leaning to the large end. i'm in Boise and all i need is my Litespeed.
i would consider it very romantic if you owned them. way too expensive to ship.
Made with Love ❤️
Them skewers are wrapped like my bacon. Delicious.
i apply grease to the square taper then wipe it off, so there is just a tiny bit of residual grease or a film as he refers to it. seems to work well.
Very light film on the spindle never had a problem 15:27
Does anyone know where teh Heart cabke carrier yolk is from? Cheers
I was wondering about the derailleur hanger in one of the pictures I saw, now I understand...
What are those blue pants you are painting in? They look comfy. Big fan of blue and comfy.
10:55 LOVE MY NIKE CRAFTS! 2023
Dude, RONZO, you’re a cinematographer! Go work that industry, too, if you haven’t already! They would benefit from your approach!
thanks! had a lot of help on this one from the other folks on the ride. pretty fun to have everyone take there own footage and mix it up into this steamy stew 6 months later
Nothing is lighter than a hole! Speed holes rule.
gorgeous - sano. always light grease taper
This is like bible bike building. Preach!
How long does the lanolin coat last?
folks treat the underside of their cars with it in winter, so I'd imagine a while. i just replied for fun after a year on my alumalith
what fork is that
a fork we had made to go along with the frame. they will be available as a set.
@@ultraromance lemme get one by itself and a 2 tone fabio's chest in barbie pink and seafoam
you guys make me feel like i'm a fast wrench lol
Nice video & cool frame. Light oil on my tapers.
Nice build and lovely retro/ klunker.
Greasing the taper is the way to go!
what is your astrological sign?
What are your handlebars?
Those are the Crust Uncle Ron’s Ortho bars! They are amazing!
@@AustinSpace20 Thank you. They have such a nice wing span!
I ride a 90s MTB Giant when they were made in Taiwan before they became the megalith company. The frame and fork are steel but boy o boy is it light and smooth to ride. 4130 but light somehow.
Ages ago I read up there was a yellow frameset that was at the lighter end.
oookayy...the burning question...who made that brass barrel adjuster on the funky monkey hanger?
Sal from Sals Bikes. they are very neat!
i cant hear shit guyz (
They needed to turn it up and hit the compressor switch
@@janeblogs324 can't ever seem to get the audio right. I hit every switch there was, maybe thats the biggest problem 😵💫
I wonder if you know any audio professionals
@@MrOmfghi2u want to be my TH-cam engineer?
@@ultraromance 👉👈🥺
Always grease the spindle. Jobst Brant said so.
@RollinRat I learned wheel building from Sheldon Brown. Also, trial and error on bmx bikes as a child. I put small amounts of grease on my vans lug nuts as well.
What brakes are those??
1st we must build the body
whose boots do you wear, Ron?
Do you still have that duralcan fork?!? Iv been searching for one in that color for YEARS!!
I do! im not sure if I am ready to get rid of it for sentimental reasons ... and its a nice fork.... but feel free to email me
@@ultraromance will do!!
Sent you an email!
hey what is that seatpost clamp brake hanger? looked really cool on the website. love the build ronnie.
hi Bryan --- its a nitto cable hanger thing. they make them in 2 sizes, this is the shorty.
Teamwork makes the dreamwork. 🌹🌹🌹
What's the track playing in background at 5:10? 🙏
its the band Goat!
@@ultraromance Ah, Goat, they're awesome, saw them live in Manchester UK a few years ago, actually listening to the new LP at the moment. Really enjoyed the vid, btw 👍
whats are those grips??
Fuck yes
This good
What handlebar is that on there?
uncle Ron's orthopedic back bars. out of stock --- but on order for a year now
I felt as though I might weep when I saw the Duralcan getting parted out. I had one in college that my dearly departed mother innocently gave away while I was living overseas. That bike still calls to me from time to time and I do miss it so.
its a bike I won't soon forget! taught me so much and went so many places.
Gorgeous ❤
👓☕
THANK YOU
This is so comforting to watch and listen to.
with respect to the grease debacle:
I was ALWAYS taught "NO GREASE ON SPINDLES AND HEADSET CUPS"
Grease, helps with the crank aligning in plane aka no wobble.