Rusted Solid & Full of Mud! Can We Save This Giant Defy?

A customer brought their Giant Defy into the Cycle Workshop complaining of a stiff headset, and a creaking press-fit bottom bracket. In this video we look at these two problems in detail, and the process of repairing them. And along the way, we unearth a few shocking problems.

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🛠 🧰 *Tools Used In This Video:* 🧰 🛠
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🔧 ➡️ Park Tool Di2 Cable Tool ⬅️ 🔧
🇬🇧 Amazon - https://link.amazon/B0dAuoGkR

🔧 ➡️ Park Tool Upset Utility Pick Set ⬅️ 🔧
🇬🇧 Amazon - https://link.amazon/B0awGgUjJ

🔧 ➡️ Hydraulic Hose Cutting & Barb Tool ⬅️ 🔧
🇬🇧 Amazon - https://amzn.to/3RDL6zy

🔧 ➡️ LEBYCLE Hydraulic Hose Preset Torque Wrench ⬅️ 🔧
🇨🇳 AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3PzUPIT

🔧 ➡️ Park Tool SZR-1 Shop Scissors ⬅️ 🔧
🇬🇧 Amazon - https://link.amazon/B0bclQ6UE

🔧 ➡️ SHIMANO Workshop TL-BR002 bleed kit ⬅️ 🔧
🇬🇧 Amazon - https://link.amazon/B0h6d33ks

🔧 ➡️ Motorex Anti Seize Paste ⬅️ 🔧
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🔧 ➡️ Park Tool Master Link Pliers (Chain) ⬅️ 🔧
🇬🇧 Amazon - https://amzn.to/4i2Jx9c

🔧 ➡️ ZTTO Press Fit Bottom Bracket Removal Tool ⬅️ 🔧
🇨🇳 AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4rkMswJ
🇬🇧 Amazon - https://link.amazon/B05XgaShv

🔧 ➡️ LEBYCLE Bearing Press Set (The Big Black Set) ⬅️ 🔧
🇨🇳 AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4cqvZ5B

🔧 ➡️ Park Tool TW-6.2 Torque Wrench ⬅️ 🔧
🇬🇧 Amazon - https://amzn.to/3Hm8qzW

The blue grease used in the headset installation is Mobilgrease XHP 222

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*⏰ Timecodes ⏰*
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Headset Removal
06:28 - Headset Replacement
09:00 - New Brake Hose & Brake Bleed
11:33 - Press Fit Bottom Bracket Removal
14:55 - Press Fit Bottom Bracket Installation
17:39 - Outro

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👋 👋 *About the Cycle Workshop:* 👋 👋
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The Cycle Workshop is a fully insured independent cycle repair business based on the Staffordshire/Cheshire border, specialising in the repair and maintenance of road and gravel bikes. The workshop is owned and run by Jon, a lifelong cyclist, who shares knowledge and tips through this YouTube channel.

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