nice build 🙂a quick tip when setting headset bearings - after setting the pre-load, when tightening the locking ring, use a second spanner to prevent the lower ring from turning, otherwise you'll be over-tightening the headset bearing leading to notchy steering and premature wear.
Thanks for the tip! Just like you said, I found myself loosening and retighthening the headset multiple times to get the desired pre-load. Definitely trying it next time.
@@tennet5691 I wouldn't recommend them if going brakeless - quite flexy toe cage + body. Not enough stopping power for emergencies. Paired with brakes, short skids are fine using them. Safety first!
I have invest a lot of time probably 100 hrs on fixie brands including tsunami including what the material is made of. I did buy rims from them and dealt with their customer service. Tsunami is not a good recommendation in my opinion they don’t care. They gave me a flawed rim joint and rust on the rims and I have it recorded. Somethings you put together I think I might be wrong should of been greased to prevent corrosion. I guess if you wanna save money on a bike it’s bad but not good either. Look what matters is that you enjoy riding your bike. AS A PRECAUTION you should your local bike mechanic inspect the proper calibration of the bike. Usually an average joe like you and me don’t have an understanding of that to be safe.
Totally agree about bike safety! I did got a safety check and tuning by the local bike mechanic, so no worries. All threaded parts are greased, although not shown in the video. Sorry to hear about your bad experience with buying TSUNAMI rims. I only purchased the frameset from them, it has been working flawlessly, and hopefully for more years to come.
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The bike looks great! Have fun with it and stay safe
@@jockerjo Thanks, I will!
That was cool
Thanks!
nice build 🙂a quick tip when setting headset bearings - after setting the pre-load, when tightening the locking ring, use a second spanner to prevent the lower ring from turning, otherwise you'll be over-tightening the headset bearing leading to notchy steering and premature wear.
Thanks for the tip! Just like you said, I found myself loosening and retighthening the headset multiple times to get the desired pre-load. Definitely trying it next time.
SHEEESH looks clean bro i didnt know tsunami had a SNM 27-1
This was a special batch made for 27 inch wheels (630mm), thus the name SNM27-1. Very lucky to get one of these. Thanks for first comment!
Where did you manage to find this frame tho? Haven't heard of this model
I got this directly from one of their vendors in China. It's a special batch so it's harder to find one now...
Where did you bought the toeclip pedal?
@@tennet5691 I got these online, Wellgo M085 3IN1 is the model name
@zhe_shean is it strong enough to skid?
@@tennet5691 I wouldn't recommend them if going brakeless - quite flexy toe cage + body. Not enough stopping power for emergencies.
Paired with brakes, short skids are fine using them. Safety first!
Which wheels are these?
These are 25mm deep unbranded rims laced to XJ hubs (sealed bearings), 32H Front + Rear
I have invest a lot of time probably 100 hrs on fixie brands including tsunami including what the material is made of. I did buy rims from them and dealt with their customer service. Tsunami is not a good recommendation in my opinion they don’t care. They gave me a flawed rim joint and rust on the rims and I have it recorded.
Somethings you put together I think I might be wrong should of been greased to prevent corrosion. I guess if you wanna save money on a bike it’s bad but not good either.
Look what matters is that you enjoy riding your bike. AS A PRECAUTION you should your local bike mechanic inspect the proper calibration of the bike. Usually an average joe like you and me don’t have an understanding of that to be safe.
Totally agree about bike safety! I did got a safety check and tuning by the local bike mechanic, so no worries. All threaded parts are greased, although not shown in the video.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience with buying TSUNAMI rims. I only purchased the frameset from them, it has been working flawlessly, and hopefully for more years to come.
What's with the brakes bruh? Take them off. You don't need that shit.
@@saisamsuri I agree Brakeless look cooler, but I’ll keep them for steep descends to protect my knees!