I've traded in my Diverge Expert for a Crux S-works frameset and made a dream build around it. I enlist the help of pro mechanic Brown Storie to put it together.

Specification

Frameset: S works Crux 56cm
Groupset: Shimano GRX
Bottom Bracket: SN-Vitae
Handlebars: Roval Rapide 12cm/40cm
Dropper Seatpost: Shimano Pro
Saddle: Wove Mags
Tyres: Specialized Pathfinder Pro 47mm
Sealant: Silca
Tyre liners: Vittoria Gravel
Bottlecages: Silca Titanium
Pedals: Garmin SPD/Speedplay depending on course
Headunit: Garmin 1030

00:00:18:08 Intro
00:04:22:19 Fork and Headset prep
00:07:19:17 Measurements
00:08:09:12 Group-set choice
00:09:59:14 First problem - wrong cassette/hub combination
00:11:49:21 Rear triangle prep
00:13:55:18 Hanger and derailluer check
00:16:34:24 Dropper post
00:17:43:19 Braking discussion
00:24:52:07 Nathan Haas phone call
00:31:05:23 Saddle choice
00:33:01:07 Percentage check up
00:37:01:01 Dropper post goes into bike
00:38:27:18 Rear mech clutch chat
00:39:35:12 Progress update
00:40:55:13 Derailluer going on
00:41:35:10 Brake installation
00:42:19:18 Brake orientation and why
00:43:22:17 SN-Vitae Bottom Bracket Installation
00:45:54:11 Chainset going on
00:46:51:23 Brake bleeding
00:47:59:21 Progress update
00:48:26:14 Wax chain hack
00:48:54:07 Setting the B Screw limit
00:50:17:05 Chain length
00:52:37:07 Indexing the gears
00:54:46:23 Bar tape installation
01:00:23:07 Pedals going on
01:01:07:04 Bike off the stand, final touches
01:02:38:05 Pumping up tyres
01:04:24:22 Finished
01:06:28:13 Juliette's opinion

Brown’s Sportive: https://www.woolerwheel.co.uk/


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