Building the LIGHTEST GRAVEL BIKE in the WORLD on CRUX S-Works! This weight is INSANE!
In this video I'm building the lightest gravel bike in the World while making sure it stays strong, fully functional and looks great. That's why Crux S-Works frameset was modified for fully invisible cable routing and the bike was custom Cerakote'd into sand colour.
Thanks to the following brands for supporting this video:
- extralite.com/ - HyperStem
- bjorncycles.com/ - Glagol Seatpost
- elilee.com/index.php/shop/ - X-Novanta cranks
- www.hopetech.com/ - RX4 brake callipers
- www.windwave.co.uk/ - Ceramicspeed SLT headset
- www.carbonworks.de - Bottle cage
- tipartstitanium.com/ - Ti bolts and flat mount
- www.cyclowax.com/ - hot waxing kit
- Instagram: concept_company_uk - custom carbon work
- Instagram: lucendi.ww - custom spacer
- Instagram: Jackkkingston - custom paint
- Instagram: Andrea_Campenni_Design - carbon shifter clamps
- Instagram: Axelffabian - carbon axles
- Instagram: Dadu_dadu - help with carbon battery delivery :)
Chief Bike Mechanic - baby Daniel :)
If you want to support my channel - here’s a ‘buy me a coffee’ link: tr.ee/UABISmld3N Thanks!
If you want the same wheelset - you can buy it here from me:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3151638533...
DISCOUNT CODES:
- Use code ‘TW-WHEELS’ for 10% off Lightbicycle wheels and 5% off rims - www.lightbicycle.com
- Use code ‘twistedwheels20’ for 20% off Tubolito tubes - www.tubolito.com
- Click on this link redshiftsports.com/?aff=36 and use code ‘TWISTEDWHEELS’ for 15% off Redshift Sport suspension seatposts and stems
- Use code ‘TWISTED-WHEELS’ for $100 off any Farsports wheels - www.farsports.com - Use code ‘TWISTED-BAR’ for $50 off F1 and F1x integrated handlebars - www.farsports.com
- Use code ‘twistedwheels’ for 10% off Vincita bags - www.vincita.cc
- Cyclowax hot wax kits - no discount, but if you buy the kit via this link, I will get a small commission and will be very grateful to you :) www.cyclowax.com/?sca_ref=439...
GCN video about my Aethos S-Works: • The WORLD'S LIGHTEST (...
Chapters:
00:00 - The goal
01:19 - CRUX Frameset mods
02:15 - Integrated cable routing
04:33 - Groupset
06:55 - Drivetrain
08:34 - Wheels
10:48 - Brakes
11:53 - Other parts
14:07 - Let's build it!
15:50 - The bike
16:48 - The weight!
-> 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. :)
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!
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 🤞🏼
This is gorgeous! Fantastic job-as always!
Those Elilee cranks are beautiful! Great final result! Bike looks insane!
Incredible build as always!!! I can’t wait for the next one!!!
Excellent build!! i hope you enjoy it to the max!!!
Thanks! Will do 😃
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!!!
great achievement Oleg! Congrats on that great build!
Thanks!
Again, just impressive 🎉❤ big inspiration not just for building a light bicycle but also for adding style!
Such a beautiful build not only light and functional but looks fantastic!
Thank you!
This is insane!!! Dude, you are building crazy cool bikes and go very deep into details to make them light.
Inspiring! Beautiful choices and attention to detail. Love it. Well done!
Unbelievable build - truly pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the industry!
Thanks!
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! 😃
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 👏🏻
Congratulations on your new build and a new subscriber. So so cool.
Thanks!
I’ve been waiting for this so long! Redonculous build 😍
I get so much inspiration from your bike builds! Your bike builds are the best 👌
beauty of a build, been keen to see it for awhile now! insanely good looking, stupid light and so functional still 🤯
congrats for the build, this bike is just insane!!!!
Great looking bike. Love the classic two triangle w all integrated look.
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 👏👏
Awesome build! Kudos!
That is very pretty and impressively light!
You’re a champ !!! All your builds are awesome
clips of your son were heartwarming, love it
amazing balanced setup
Wow what an amazing build dude and your attention to detail is excellent.. subscribed 😊 Pete 👍👍🚴🏻
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!
WOW ! Great project 💥💯💥
Very nice! Good Job!
Thats actually impressive. Nice job
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!
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!
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!!!
no words, EXCEPTIONAL
Finally the video 😮
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.
thats insanely good
Impressive bike, but even more impressive video! Great job!
Congrats!
Just WOW!! Salivating here 😋 AWESOME BUILD! Please let us know how much did it cost you to build this machine. Thanks! =)
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 :)
Incredible! I'd love to see a follow up on all the parts after 5000km, on the aethos as well.
Lovely video mate. Lovely bike. Enjoy riding it and come back for a review ❤
thanks mate
Amazing build❤
That looks fantastic, and does actually seem useable for an appropriately light rider.
Up to 95kg rider is fine.
@@TwistedWheels impressive!
Internal Routing Perfection. No bulks head tube or ugly stem. Kudos, bike industry take notes.
Thanks!
Masterpiece!!!
It's 12.4 lbs in American. That's mind blowing for any bike, let alone a capable gravel bike.
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)
Oh yesss ! Some kinda perfection !! I believe I can cryyyyy 🤣 Amazing work like always. I love all the details # I just dont like the bi-colour bikes in general, but its a personnal taste. Im not sure the saddle would do it for me either lol ! Anyways, it makes me want to pimp my gravel bike now hahaha 👍 Two thumbs up and keep up the great work 😉
Thanks! The shape of this saddle fits my bum really well, so it works for me but might not work for everyone.
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! 😊
12.5lb functional race bike that looks long-lasting sic!!! So well done!
Thanks 👊🏼
Awesome 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
Amazing work congrats!! Whip specialized followed your trend of integrating the cables ;)
simple spectacular!
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
Absolutely beautiful build! Congrats!❤
Thanks!
Amazing!
Top content!
Amazing build !! Next time light wait steel gravel bike ?
Titanium ;)
Absolutely stunning ..
Amazing! When do we get to see you tackle an aero or tt bike?!?!
Don’t even start this conversation 🤣
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!
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 🤷🏻♂️
very nice build
Unreal perfect build. Parts choice for performance is paramount to saving 130 g
I had furious fred before many many years and it was how "one leg in hospital, second on cemetery" everytime. But design perfect :)
Have been riding them on my previous Syre gravel bike with no issues for a year now. Maybe you should stop riding between hospitals and cemeteries and choose a more scenic route next time? :)
Your son is absolutely adorable! Like that? Yes! Like that!
😂
Would love to ride this bike! Well done! 😮
impressive stuff
Congratulations very light!👍 Mine is 13kg, 1l bottle, additionnal brake parts in seatbag, and i always take 3 tubes in case of...😊
Masterpiece
Epic job dude , looks mega , i dread to think how much that cost to build 🤯
Even without the weightweeniesm, this build is awesome. The level of detail is just amazing.
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
it's awesome that this is an actual usable bike with very thoughtfully picked parts that you actually like and not another flimsy dangerous bikes that are just for exhibits can you estimate how much stronger 4pot pistons are compared to 2pot brakes?
Thanks! It’s hard to estimate. But these are definitely stronger than Hope X2.
Amazing. 😊
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 job! Love the frame modifications. For the wheels, did you use the Light Bicycle carbon spokes? I have them on my AR24 w DT180 hubs (940g) & would be interested in your opinions. Even if you don't have these spokes, what do you think to the carbon spokes? how would you describe the ride feel?
From my experience, carbon spokes make the wheels stiffer, especially the low profile ones like AR25. Durability is yet to be confirmed as these spokes came to the market only last year.
The “stiffer” comment is interesting & I’d love commentators to describe it better. Riding the carbon spoke wheels - to me - you can feel every crack, bump and the texture of the road. I’d call it compliance (?) in the spokes. They also have a snap on steep hills >10%. It’s an acceleration. Perhaps this is lower rotational mass? But maybe it’s the carbon?
Scalpel precision. I love the recap where you show how you could have absolutely ruined/compromised the bike by shaving off another 150g. Epic.
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 :(
so sick
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. kzhead.info/sun/e72tnpmlZ4hsqX0/bejne.htmlsi=Qgz85rqdUv_Ax0SN
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
Yes!
Ok it is super light…BUT ,more importantly For Me…TOTALLY lovely build. Gorgeous looking bike. As close to perfection as humanly possible.
Thanks! 😁
¡Gracias!
Wow! Thank you!
hey man, nice build! anyway, where did u get that hollow expansion plug ?
R2-bike
Nice 😍
Thank you bro 👊🏼
Congrats! Where can I get that expansion plug??
R2-bike
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? 🤣
The weight of the wheelset is just wow. Or in another words - more than two times lighter than mine :d
Waiting for the transalps video!
I have short reels in my Instagram ;)
Great job! Where we can get those custom expansion plug?
It’s actually standard Intend Smarty plug that you can buy on R2-Bike