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Finally, we get to build our AliExpress flat bar gravel bike. We are going over the installation of all the parts, what went well and what didn't. Stay until the end in order to find out whether we manage to build a functional steel gravel bike or not.
Items (affiliate links):
- RideNow TPU inner tube (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB3bTZP)
- Seaboard CX03 (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF4Se9L)
- ZTTO flat mount to post mount front (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF9VcYZ)
- ZRACE M1 X4 hydraulic brakes (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCz2GCJ)
- Ltwoo 1x12 MTB group (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ondiOw3)
- Ryet 3D printed ultralight saddle (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oovmjer)
- ODI Ultralight Titanium bottle cage (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op2Tz5V)
- West Biking Carbon Fiber / Aluminium Pedals (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEX2b6P)
- Elite Wheels ENT Drive Disc 50mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFo9bEJ)
- Schwalbe G-ONE 700c x 40mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op16SMJ)
- Rockbros Silicone MTB grips (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBrGUYr)
- ZTTO rim tape (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFZZYIF)
- ZTTO 34mm straight head set (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omEKjRD)
- Toseek Carbon seat post (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCKuuBV)
- ZTTO disc brake discs 160mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oovgsoX)
- MANA tubeless valve 53mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDdsNnh)
- PCycling Retro metal bell (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ol184cP)
- UNO Components handlebar (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omltMKT)
- UNO Components Stem (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omsgguJ)
- ZTTO BSA Bottom Bracket (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okRwLVf)
- Bolany MTB crankset 36T 170mm (s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mMoMLJW)
The cycling clothing I use (for an extra 10% off / affiliate link):
- https://srko.co/nikinik
Filming gear (affiliate links):
- Camera: Fujifilm XH2 (amzn.to/3SvnNsz)
- Lens: Viltrox 23mm f1.4 (amzn.to/3SCx4zn)
- Mic: Hollyland Lark M1 (amzn.to/3Wvfw9j)
- DJI OSMO Action 4 (amzn.to/3SwTCl6)
I have not been compensated in any way by any of the brands mentioned in this video.
If you are interested in collaborations feel free to send me a mail to: parterships@nikinik.com
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Bike part mentions in this video
ZTTO BSA Bearing Bottom Bracket Screw Type BB91 68/73 mm Bicycle Axis MTB Road Bike Aluminum Alloy Waterproof Crank Set
PCycling Bicycle Bell Classic Bike Bell Retro Cycling Bell Alarm Copper Ring Handlebar Horn MTB Road Bike Accessories Free Size
TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost 27.2 31.6mm Length 400mm Matte Black MTB Road Bike Seat Post Seat Tube Bicycle Parts MTB Carbon Canoe
ZTTO MTB Road Bike Internal Threadless Headset SEMI-INTEGRATED CNC Headset 1 1/8
ZTTO Gravel Road Bike Brake Adapter Flat Mount 34mm 71mm To Post Mount 74mm 140mm 160mm Rotor Bicycle Caliper Converter
RideNow TPU Bike Inner Tube 700C X18 23 25 28 32 35 37 40C MTB Gravel Ultralight Bicycle Tire 26 /27.5 /29 Inch with Patch Kit
BOLANY 170mm Road Bike Crank Chainwheel Oval Dish 104 BCD 34T/36T Chainring Bike Crankset with Bottom Bracket BB68 MTB Crankset
UNO Bike Stem Ultralight 7/17/35Degree 28.6x25.4MM 60-130MM MTB Road Stem Bike for Fork Mountain MTB Bicycle Kalloy Black Sliver
UNO Bicycle Straight / Swallow Handlebar MTB Aluminum Alloy Flat Bicycle Handle 640 680 720 740 760 780 800mm Bicycle Parts
MANA 1Pair 40/53/63/78/100mm Bicycle Presta Valve 7075 Aluminum Alloy For Tubeless Road/MTB/Gravel Bike-ELITEWHEELS Valve
ZTTO Bicycle Brake Center Disc Lock Rotors 203 180 160 140mm High Strength Steel 1.8mm Fit Any Pads For MTB Road Bike
Schwalbe G-one 700x40c 40-622 28x1.50 Allround Tubeless Bicycle Tire Tyre 11654062.01 - Bicycle Tires
ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset ENT UCI Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling
West Cycling Carbon Fiber Pedals Black White Single Cover - Carbon Fiber Pedal Road
ODI Ultralight 18g Bicycle Water Bottle Cage Titanium Alloy MTB Road Bike Water Bottle Holder Durable Mountain Cycling Cup Rack
RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Carbon EVA saddle 245x145mm Bike Seating for MTB Gravel Road Bike Seat Cycling Parts
LTWOO AX 1X12S Groupset 12 Speed Shift Lever Ult-long Leg Rear Derailleur SUNSHINE Cassette 46T 50T 52T VXM Chain 12V for MTB
ZRACE M1 X2 / X4 Mountain Bike Hydraulic Brake,Full CNC Lightweight, Oil Pressure Disc
SEABOARD Road Bike Frame Set Thru Axle Gravel Bike Framework Chromolybdenum steel Off-road 142mm Flat Disc Brake 700Cx42C
Bottom-BracketZTTO BSA Bearing Bottom Bracket Screw Type BB91 68/73 mm Bicycle Axis MTB Road Bike Aluminum Alloy Waterproof Crank Set
Created: February 02, 2025The ZTTO BSA Bearing Bottom Bracket Screw Type BB91 68/73 mm Bicycle Axis MTB Road Bike Aluminum Alloy Waterproof Crank Set is not mentioned in this video.
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OtherPCycling Bicycle Bell Classic Bike Bell Retro Cycling Bell Alarm Copper Ring Handlebar Horn MTB Road Bike Accessories Free Size
Created: January 09, 2025The PCycling Bicycle Bell Classic Bike Bell Retro Cycling Bell Alarm Copper Ring Handlebar Horn MTB Road Bike Accessories Free Size is not mentioned in this video.
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SeatpostTOSEEK Carbon Seatpost 27.2 31.6mm Length 400mm Matte Black MTB Road Bike Seat Post Seat Tube Bicycle Parts MTB Carbon Canoe
Created: January 09, 2025The TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost 27.2 31.6mm Length 400mm Matte Black MTB Road Bike Seat Post Seat Tube Bicycle Parts MTB Carbon Canoe is not mentioned in this video.
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StemZTTO MTB Road Bike Internal Threadless Headset SEMI-INTEGRATED CNC Headset 1 1/8
Created: January 09, 2025The ZTTO MTB Road Bike Internal Threadless Headset SEMI-INTEGRATED CNC Headset 1 1/8 is not mentioned in this video.
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HandlebarZTTO Gravel Road Bike Brake Adapter Flat Mount 34mm 71mm To Post Mount 74mm 140mm 160mm Rotor Bicycle Caliper Converter
Created: February 02, 2025The reviewer discusses the ZTTO flat mount to post mount adapters when installing brakes on their gravel bike build. They mention using these adapters to convert the frame's flat mount system to accommodate post mount brakes, which are standard for mountain bikes. The reviewer notes the adapters came with pre-greased screws, making installation easier. However, they encounter a significant issue where the rear brake adapter doesn't fit properly with the frame, causing the brake to sit crooked. This forces them to purchase a Shimano GRX brake instead. The front brake adapter works correctly, but the rear compatibility issue is a major drawback.
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Pros
- Adapters came with pre-greased screws
- Front brake adapter worked correctly
Cons
- Rear brake adapter did not fit properly with the frame
- Caused the rear brake to sit crooked
- Not clearly specified in product descriptions about compatibility issues
Key Points
- Converts flat mount to post mount system
- Used for mixing road/gravel and mountain bike components
- 34mm 71mm to post mount 74mm 140mm 160mm rotor compatibility
- Pre-greased screws included
TiresRideNow TPU Bike Inner Tube 700C X18 23 25 28 32 35 37 40C MTB Gravel Ultralight Bicycle Tire 26 /27.5 /29 Inch with Patch Kit
Created: February 02, 2025The RideNow TPU Bike Inner Tube 700C X18 23 25 28 32 35 37 40C MTB Gravel Ultralight Bicycle Tire 26 /27.5 /29 Inch with Patch Kit is not mentioned in this video.
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CrankBOLANY 170mm Road Bike Crank Chainwheel Oval Dish 104 BCD 34T/36T Chainring Bike Crankset with Bottom Bracket BB68 MTB Crankset
Created: September 06, 2024The BOLANY 170mm Road Bike Crank Chainwheel Oval Dish 104 BCD 34T/36T Chainring Bike Crankset with Bottom Bracket BB68 MTB Crankset is not mentioned in this video.
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UNO Bike Stem Ultralight 7/17/35Degree 28.6x25.4MM 60-130MM MTB Road Stem Bike for Fork Mountain MTB Bicycle Kalloy Black Sliver
Created: January 09, 2025The UNO Bike Stem Ultralight 7/17/35Degree 28.6x25.4MM 60-130MM MTB Road Stem Bike for Fork Mountain MTB Bicycle Kalloy Black Sliver is not mentioned in this video.
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UNO Bicycle Straight / Swallow Handlebar MTB Aluminum Alloy Flat Bicycle Handle 640 680 720 740 760 780 800mm Bicycle Parts
Created: January 09, 2025The UNO Bicycle Straight / Swallow Handlebar MTB Aluminum Alloy Flat Bicycle Handle 640 680 720 740 760 780 800mm Bicycle Parts is not mentioned in this video.
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TubesMANA 1Pair 40/53/63/78/100mm Bicycle Presta Valve 7075 Aluminum Alloy For Tubeless Road/MTB/Gravel Bike-ELITEWHEELS Valve
Created: January 09, 2025The MANA 1Pair 40/53/63/78/100mm Bicycle Presta Valve 7075 Aluminum Alloy For Tubeless Road/MTB/Gravel Bike-ELITEWHEELS Valve is not mentioned in this video.
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Disc-BrakesZTTO Bicycle Brake Center Disc Lock Rotors 203 180 160 140mm High Strength Steel 1.8mm Fit Any Pads For MTB Road Bike
Created: January 09, 2025The reviewer mentions using the ZTTO 160 mm rotors for the bike build. They note that the rotors were prepped with grease on the center lock disc before installation. The reviewer does not provide extensive commentary on performance or quality, focusing more on the installation process.
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Pros
- High strength steel construction
- Compatible with any pads
- Available in multiple sizes (160mm mentioned)
Cons
Key Points
- 160 mm size used
- Center lock design
- Grease applied to center lock disc before installation
Schwalbe G-one 700x40c 40-622 28x1.50 Allround Tubeless Bicycle Tire Tyre 11654062.01 - Bicycle Tires
Created: January 09, 2025The reviewer mentions using the Schwalbe G-one 700x40c 40-622 28x1.50 Allround Tubeless Bicycle Tire Tyre for their flat bar steel gravel bike build. They describe these tires as 'allaround in 40 mm' and state that they should be 'perfect for some gravel' riding. The tires are part of the wheel setup along with Elite Wheels ENT Drive rims.
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Pros
- Described as perfect for gravel riding
- All-around performance mentioned
Cons
Key Points
- 700x40c size
- 40-622/28x1.50 dimensions
- All-round tire type
- Used for gravel bike build
WheelsELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset ENT UCI Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling
Created: February 09, 2022The reviewer mentions using their 'trusty Elite Wheels ENT Drive' wheelset for their flat bar steel gravel bike build. They describe setting up the wheels with Schwaba G1 tires in 40mm for all-around gravel use. The wheels are shown being installed with ZTTO 160mm rotors using a center lock system. The reviewer does not provide extensive commentary on the wheels' performance but includes them as part of the functional build.
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Pros
- Described as 'trusty' by the reviewer
- Compatible with gravel tires (Schwaba G1 40mm)
- Works with center lock disc system
Cons
Key Points
- Elite Wheels ENT Drive model
- Used with 40mm Schwaba G1 gravel tires
- Center lock disc brake compatible
- Paired with ZTTO 160mm rotors
PedalsWest Cycling Carbon Fiber Pedals Black White Single Cover - Carbon Fiber Pedal Road
Created: January 09, 2025The West Cycling Carbon Fiber Pedals | Black White Single Cover - Carbon Fiber Pedal Road - Aliexpress is not mentioned in this video.
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Bottle CagesODI Ultralight 18g Bicycle Water Bottle Cage Titanium Alloy MTB Road Bike Water Bottle Holder Durable Mountain Cycling Cup Rack
Created: January 09, 2025The ODI Ultralight 18g Bicycle Water Bottle Cage Titanium Alloy MTB Road Bike Water Bottle Holder Durable Mountain Cycling Cup Rack is not mentioned in this video.
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SaddleRYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Carbon EVA saddle 245x145mm Bike Seating for MTB Gravel Road Bike Seat Cycling Parts
Created: January 09, 2025The RYET Ultralight Bicycle Saddle 3D Printed Saddle Carbon EVA 245x145mm Bike Seating for MTB Gravel Road Bike Saddle Bicycle Parts is not mentioned in this video.
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GroupsetLTWOO AX 1X12S Groupset 12 Speed Shift Lever Ult-long Leg Rear Derailleur SUNSHINE Cassette 46T 50T 52T VXM Chain 12V for MTB
Created: January 09, 2025The LTWOO AX 1X12S Groupset 12 Speed Shift Lever Ult-long Leg Rear Derailleur SUNSHINE Cassette 46T 50T 52T VXM Chain 12V for MTB is not mentioned in this video.
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ZRACE M1 X2 / X4 Mountain Bike Hydraulic Brake,Full CNC Lightweight, Oil Pressure Disc
Created: January 09, 2025The ZRACE M1 X2 / X4 Mountain Bike Hydraulic Brake,Full CNC Lightweight, Oil Pressure Disc is not mentioned in this video.
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FrameSEABOARD Road Bike Frame Set Thru Axle Gravel Bike Framework Chromolybdenum steel Off-road 142mm Flat Disc Brake 700Cx42C
Created: January 17, 2025The SEABOARD Road Bike Frame Set Thru Axle Gravel Bike Framework Chromolybdenum steel Off-road 142mm Flat Disc Brake 700Cx42C is not mentioned in this video.
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