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○ Carbon Race Bike Build - https://youtu.be/F6fgIuFMuGs
In this video, I take on the challenge of a vintage race bike full build process as I restore and assemble the iconic and first-ever Giant TCR—a true piece of cycling history. Follow along as I share the entire vintage road bike build step by step, from start to finish, showing how to bring a classic road bike back to life.
More info on the frame here - https://bikkerr.com/frame/giant-tcr-gen-1/
More info on the wheels here - https://bikkerr.com/wheel/mavic-cosmic-gen1/
00:00 - How to Build a Road Bike From Scratch
00:36 - Headset Check
03:08 - Bars and Stem Install
04:36 - Bottom Bracket Check
05:17 - Front and Rear Derailleur Install
07:06 - Brake Caliper Install
08:19 - Vintage Wheels Setup
10:54 - Cassette Install
12:15 - Shifter Install
12:57 - Brake Cable Install and Setup
15:04 - Gear Cable Install and Setup
17:07 - Chain Install
19:17 - Gear Indexing
22:01 - Fixing My First Mistake
23:43 - Fixing My Second Mistake
24:24 - Gear Indexing Round 2
25:23 - Icon Seat Post & Saddle Install
27:16 - Bar Tape Install
28:47 - Vintage Pedals
29:20 - The End Result
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PS. When I provide a link here to gear or equipment I sometimes get a kickback from it. I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic... always check with a professional in the relevant field 👍