Transition Spire Alloy Build // Building My New Bike of Choice

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  • Опубликовано: 17 янв 2025
  • Building up my new Transition Spire Alloy Raw for the next few seasons to come. Thanks to everyone for helping with this bike build!
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  • @anthonywalters7434
    @anthonywalters7434 2 года назад +54

    Great choice with the alloy spire. I’m partial to alloy frames and I’ve only heard great things about Transition.

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +9

      I am too, and with the current bike market, I definitely didn't want to risk having to warranty a cracked carbon frame.

    • @anthonywalters7434
      @anthonywalters7434 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist I couldn’t agree more. That’s one of the reasons why I went with an alloy GT Force over the new carbon one

    • @bikingwithryan5968
      @bikingwithryan5968 2 года назад +1

      @@TheShredist my canyon frame is cracked and it’s been 5 out of 7 weeks before I get a answer on what there gonna do. Getting a Marin alpine trail after I get done messing with the canyon

    • @Bpf1893
      @Bpf1893 2 года назад

      @@bikingwithryan5968 Carbon? Which model?

    • @boisebiker4713
      @boisebiker4713 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist thats the best choice you can make, I had to wait over a year for a carbon frame a snapped. Back on alloy now

  • @tfraz99
    @tfraz99 2 года назад +37

    Impressed by the camera work and editing quality. Great content and vibes !

  • @kiddingaroundranch6263
    @kiddingaroundranch6263 2 года назад +14

    Nice build video, usually I get bored watching these and turn them off about 3 minutes in. This I watched completely. The chain link for the valve core tool was cool.

  • @gernottoventile_mtb
    @gernottoventile_mtb 2 года назад +2

    Love that you're showing the pain after the Cushcore install...

  • @northernrider1493
    @northernrider1493 2 года назад +2

    That sigh of relief when you finally get the tire around the Cush core. So relateable

  • @jake_the_snake_22hladik40
    @jake_the_snake_22hladik40 2 года назад +1

    Can’t believe I’ve been here since 5k!

  • @bermbossmtb
    @bermbossmtb 2 года назад +15

    Very nice ride! Totally dig the colour scheme. Upping the game on the videography and editing, super good quality, brother! Can't wait to see you rip some trails on this bad boy 👍👍

  • @mylifebehindbars
    @mylifebehindbars 2 года назад +4

    Great build! Finally a realistic build without the load of AXS and top end gear.

  • @brysonk8208
    @brysonk8208 2 года назад +8

    Love the choice! I’ve been on an alloy sentinel for about two years and love it. Transition makes great bikes!

  • @SpecializedSkate21
    @SpecializedSkate21 2 года назад

    I could watch videos like that all day long

  • @malloux_
    @malloux_ 2 года назад

    you are a genius for shell removal

  • @Dilltron-vn1pi
    @Dilltron-vn1pi 2 года назад +4

    That spring/lower combo - killer dude. Nicely done.

  • @lokmtb8503
    @lokmtb8503 2 года назад +3

    Beautifully shot bike build. This totally reminds me of my new bike build. Get a new frame use all of the old parts I have laying around plus a couple of new pieces.

  • @bokitech
    @bokitech 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful!!

  • @ivou
    @ivou 2 года назад +3

    Stepping up the production game! Nice video!

  • @chrisgride
    @chrisgride 2 года назад

    I just bought a beautifully specced Spire for my 10 year old. So far, she's shredding faster than she ever has! I'm on a Patrol myself.

  • @joetomasik7381
    @joetomasik7381 2 года назад +2

    Nice job on the video, nice to have them like this on occasion.

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +2

      Was a nice change of pace to my usual, I enjoyed editing this one a ton.

  • @AndreasHappyfarm
    @AndreasHappyfarm 2 года назад

    7:41 those cone washers goes on top of the caliper under the regular washer. Good job on the assembly and great vid altogether. Congrats on the bike and great to see you back in the game..

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад

      Needed the extra spacers to make the e bike brakes work on this setup. Works great!

    • @AndreasHappyfarm
      @AndreasHappyfarm 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist seems odd. Front spacer used in rear? If it works it works. I won't bother you any further. 😁

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад

      Its just how the old avid codes are mounted from the look of it. 👍

  • @noobFab
    @noobFab 2 года назад +1

    Love the thought and effort which went into filming this. Would love to also listen to a follow-up episode explaining why you chose the components you did, and how they may a difference to the way the bike feels and handles. If I had a wad of cash to spend on a high end bike, I wouldn't know where to start to order "off menu" and build something like this.

  • @whiteblitz
    @whiteblitz 2 года назад

    Best build video! sweet bike of course!

  • @dannyh3335
    @dannyh3335 2 года назад +1

    Real world built kit on that frame. Thanks for making excellent videos like this!

  • @lukedepriest3606
    @lukedepriest3606 2 года назад

    Recently got an Alloy NX Spire myself. The bike shreds. The Spire will live up to your name😝🤟

  • @sauravdangol
    @sauravdangol 2 года назад +1

    Wheel setup was so satisfying to watch ...great bike

  • @mason2441
    @mason2441 2 года назад

    Came back from my first snowboard trip to a new video; LFG so stoked love to see the building

  • @olox25
    @olox25 2 года назад +2

    Great Video! Love the build!

  • @taylorklein2378
    @taylorklein2378 2 года назад

    Hands down best instructional Cushcore install video yet!

  • @pedalhound
    @pedalhound 2 года назад +1

    Beauty bike! Great choice!

  • @bwizzle105
    @bwizzle105 2 года назад

    Yes!! Welcome to TR! Great video too

  • @Rid3thePiggy
    @Rid3thePiggy 2 года назад +1

    This is the perfect lazy Sunday morning video

  • @rubygerda-perez6222
    @rubygerda-perez6222 2 года назад

    that's a sick build!!!

  • @patrickholmes001
    @patrickholmes001 2 года назад

    The best silent film of them all.

  • @watchandbeamazed9579
    @watchandbeamazed9579 2 года назад

    Good damn that was a well put together video

  • @Crestedsquash
    @Crestedsquash 2 года назад

    Can’t wait to see it in action. Cool video style too

  • @ChuckNorris-wp7cc
    @ChuckNorris-wp7cc 2 года назад

    Duuuude, so stoked to see u on a spire. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

  • @easpoorts
    @easpoorts 2 года назад +1

    Finally! A bike video☺️

  • @JaggedTusk
    @JaggedTusk 2 года назад

    Sick bike! This makes me miss my blue DVO fork something fierce.

  • @NerdsonDirtMTB
    @NerdsonDirtMTB 2 года назад

    Welcome to the alloy Spire club, amazing bike you are gonna love it!

  • @louisminford9696
    @louisminford9696 2 года назад +5

    Love the vids keep em coming

  • @markpercival476
    @markpercival476 2 года назад

    One of the best bike builds I have watched to date! I like bike builds but they are normally to marketing or too detailed - you nailed it

  • @themtbchannel116
    @themtbchannel116 2 года назад +2

    Love these videos man!

  • @stev41007
    @stev41007 2 года назад

    Great video! Nice bike! Looking forwardcto see you shred on this rug coming season!

  • @khattrimtb89
    @khattrimtb89 2 года назад

    Love that DVO'S COLORS

  • @okcasperr9330
    @okcasperr9330 2 года назад

    unreal build mate cant wait to see some vids of it being shredded, looks like that thing will fly!

  • @mkhitarkhodaverdian7159
    @mkhitarkhodaverdian7159 2 года назад

    That's my absolute dream bike, even the colorway is my favorite one. Congratulations mate, hope one day i could ride a proper mtb.

  • @WalkerBikes
    @WalkerBikes 2 года назад

    One of the best bike builds I've ever watched, great video. Love the mix of new/used parts, and such a nice frame/fork combo

  • @JaredRMorgan
    @JaredRMorgan 2 года назад

    If you did this solo, this must’ve taken an eternity! Bravo!! Again, congrats on the bike!

  • @SebifastMr
    @SebifastMr 2 года назад +1

    Sick looking bike!

  • @antonioconvertini9909
    @antonioconvertini9909 2 года назад +1

    Always top!

  • @harryls1283
    @harryls1283 2 года назад

    Really cool bike dude. And I really like the background music of choice. 🤙

  • @ThePedro8-25-78
    @ThePedro8-25-78 2 года назад

    Absolutely nothing wrong with riding a bike made of metal!!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @iDeviin
    @iDeviin 2 года назад

    Nice video! It has some Alvin Zhou vibes going on

  • @theperpetualadolescent5359
    @theperpetualadolescent5359 2 года назад +1

    Turned out dope! Congrats!

  • @jltrack
    @jltrack 2 года назад +1

    2:37 hmm that’s a neat trick. I keep loosing valve core removers. Thnx

  • @lokmtb8503
    @lokmtb8503 2 года назад +1

    Love the idea of using a piece of chain for valve core tool. Will need to remember that if I ever misplace the tool that came with my cushcore insert

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +2

      I've used the same link for 5 years, definitely holds up better than the cheap plastic things!

  • @genisis53
    @genisis53 2 года назад

    Great vid! Loved the style, not to mention the tips and tricks and hacks

  • @SoifDeGrip
    @SoifDeGrip 2 года назад

    Clean Spire! Love it, no extra bling bling setup 🤘🏼

  • @OnTheRocks1987
    @OnTheRocks1987 2 года назад +1

    That was an amazing build video.

  • @endurodaniel
    @endurodaniel 2 года назад

    Sick bike and one of the best build videos I‘ve seen!

  • @jacobchedekel2340
    @jacobchedekel2340 2 года назад

    Yo just got the spire too! Got to say u made the best possible choice. Can’t wait to see more vids of you shredding it

  • @N8MRN
    @N8MRN 2 года назад

    Loving the silver, black and DVO actual blue! (None of that baby blue for me) Thank you for showing the steps some skip, such as wire push through after routing, how oil to bleed, etc.

  • @ghsteen
    @ghsteen 2 года назад

    Just built up one of these myself!

  • @Ivory_Mist
    @Ivory_Mist 2 года назад

    That was super satisfying to watch. Hopefully it treats you well :)

  • @Jamaicub12
    @Jamaicub12 2 года назад

    That is one sick build! Great video too!

  • @purplegarage05
    @purplegarage05 2 года назад +1

    Bike looks absolutely sickk cant wait to see the rides itll take you on.
    And I'll definitely be using a chain link instead of a spoke wrench for valve cores now lol

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +2

      The chain link trick is probably my best contribution to the bike world lol

    • @michaelsturgeon5210
      @michaelsturgeon5210 2 года назад +1

      That was an epiphany to me also 😁

  • @georgeverigos8615
    @georgeverigos8615 2 года назад +2

    Great content .Keep up the good work man

  • @SemiSendy
    @SemiSendy 2 года назад

    Heck yeah! Awesome to see you hopping on that Transition action as well. Loving the Sentinel. Stoked to see how your new Spire treats you 🤘

  • @TrailBreaker
    @TrailBreaker 2 года назад

    I can watch bike build videos all day 😊. Nice edit and solid choices. I can’t wait to see the on-trail shots👊🏻

  • @B1KER
    @B1KER 2 года назад

    Awesome shots the whole way through, but the pumped up audio of the things clinking and clanging was by far what kept me watching til the end. Great looking build. Good call on the decals to change up the color slightly. 😍

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад

      Oh weird, I actually didn't boost the audio levels, but ill take note of that for next time!

    • @B1KER
      @B1KER 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist I’m usually not recording hot enough so I was probably projecting. 🤷‍♂️😂

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +1

      @@B1KER lol. I watched it back and the tools in the start are a little loud. I usually apply a compressor to my audio along with other stuff in my preset, so that got left off.

  • @Galluchh
    @Galluchh 2 года назад

    love your videos and your editing style, great work! keep doing you

  • @hardtailhenry1405
    @hardtailhenry1405 2 года назад

    that is a sweet bike

  • @kirkjohnson1551
    @kirkjohnson1551 2 года назад +16

    I don't smoke, but I think I want a cigarette after watching that. One of the coolest videos I've seen you put up.

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +3

      And maybe some burbon on the rocks lol

    • @danielspicer4938
      @danielspicer4938 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist you certainly looked like you could use a drink after setting up that cush core

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад

      @@danielspicer4938 😂 definitely

  • @johnnydoe66
    @johnnydoe66 2 года назад

    Nicely done on the build and the edit. It had a very nice Gee Milner Dream Build vibe with all the shots, music, and no voice over.....Looking forward to see you racing it this year.

  • @poshpickle9024
    @poshpickle9024 2 года назад

    I’ve got a carbon sentinel with the same suspension and it’s amazing. Happy riding

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +1

      I've drooled over the mustard yellow sentinels since they dropped. Such a beautiful bike!

  • @ericklaurila1293
    @ericklaurila1293 2 года назад

    Great video! And Sick Bike!

  • @TrailbaggingCascadia
    @TrailbaggingCascadia 2 года назад

    Awesome! Looking forward to some amazing riding content.

  • @Shauny808
    @Shauny808 2 года назад

    Beautiful video, beautiful bike 👏🏼

  • @Bluelights17
    @Bluelights17 2 года назад

    I picked up a spire a few weeks ago. You won’t be disappointed. Wish I could have found the raw alloy color though. Beautiful bike. Can’t wait to see you ride it.

  • @DownhillDaryl
    @DownhillDaryl 2 года назад

    Looks awesome!

  • @benwigginsbikes
    @benwigginsbikes 2 года назад

    Very cool build video.

  • @connornauseda3062
    @connornauseda3062 2 года назад

    You should cover up the orange on the tires and make then white

  • @joshuamalburg1783
    @joshuamalburg1783 2 года назад

    Nice work ... I watched twice 😁

  • @omercicekk
    @omercicekk 2 года назад +2

    Its always hard to install schwalbe tyres i'm trying to avoid them at all cost.. Great bike!

    • @Schnabulation
      @Schnabulation 2 года назад

      Add some Cushcore to that and you have a nightmare!

  • @eric9432
    @eric9432 2 года назад +1

    Love that you have been rocking the DVO for so long now. Just got my Jade X tuned for the wrecker and really missing my DVO fork. Running a lyrik ultimate right now but just not as happy with the feel as the DVO. Sweet bike and setup!

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +1

      DVO is definitely hard to beat, I've had the same fork on 3 bikes now lol.

    • @eric9432
      @eric9432 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist I was seriously thinking about swapping them out before I sold the other. Now I regret it. Either swapping to DVO again or going to try the push ACS3 conversation on the RS

    • @Jamesssbarker
      @Jamesssbarker 2 года назад

      Dvo Is absolutely amazing I've just built up a meta tr with jade x and oynx and couldn't be happier with the feel of it

    • @glenncameron3065
      @glenncameron3065 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist I've got a Jade X to put on my SPire when it comes, did you have it tuned for the bike or anything?

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +1

      Nope! Just threw on my sized linear spring and its pretty great!

  • @EnlistedTrailHeads
    @EnlistedTrailHeads 2 года назад

    Mind blown about how you took out the valve core 🤯🤯🤯, well put together vid 🤙🏼

  • @paqcyn5812
    @paqcyn5812 2 года назад

    Glad to see the choice of alloy i just don’t see it enough even though It’s stunning

  • @pieterbaert
    @pieterbaert 2 года назад +1

    Funny how you loosen the valve inner core. There’s a great tool for that, but this seems to work pretty fine.

  • @snbsmtb
    @snbsmtb 2 года назад +5

    Bro that bike looks GORGEOUS!! Loved the satisfaction of the build And great video Bro!! Waiting to see you do a review/ride video!!

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +2

      I got one chill ride on it and now winter has come back 😂😭🥶

    • @snbsmtb
      @snbsmtb 2 года назад +1

      @@TheShredist Oh! Sad to hear that! But how did it ride on that chill ride?

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +1

      Amazing. Caught off guard by how bottomless the suspension was but how playful the bike was on the trail. It's going to be fun to get to know this bike. 🤘

    • @snbsmtb
      @snbsmtb 2 года назад +1

      @@TheShredist Great to hear that the bike is really playful and bottomless out on the trail!!

  • @davidthebiker2955
    @davidthebiker2955 2 года назад

    Pretty sure that was the Gerber Swagger knife you used. My absolute favorite knife of all time.

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +1

      It is! Bought it on a whim and it lives in my pocket permanently now lol.

  • @marclyes546
    @marclyes546 2 года назад

    Like that you covered the orange frame decals, looks soooooo much better. Did you just cut out some white vinyl to the right shape?

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад

      Stikrd hooked me up actually. You could cut it yourself for the shapes, but the spire logo would be hard to do by hand haha

  • @skylerdompier938
    @skylerdompier938 2 года назад

    Sick choice! Stoked to see how she rides?

  • @akhwanmuntaha
    @akhwanmuntaha 2 года назад

    Very exciting videos 👍👍👍

  • @nosreuter
    @nosreuter 2 года назад

    Seriously high quality video through and through this one 👀👌
    The bike looks really really clean and SO rad! I've had a red bike for 3+ years and still love it, but I do long a bit for something like this with just a few splashes of color. Will probably be another 3 years of red first though.

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man! I love the raw colorway. I felt like the kashima highlights took away from how it should look. I have some black accents for it if I get tired of the white!

    • @nosreuter
      @nosreuter 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist I never would have thought about the possibility to cancel out the orange bit it really did improve the clean look, looks mega!!

  • @s14tat
    @s14tat 2 года назад +1

    I knew it would be a transition based on how the top tube lines up with the seat stays like on a hardtail.

  • @ernst_42
    @ernst_42 2 года назад

    great vid. the color of the suspension though.i guess love it or heat it.

  • @Soso64bit
    @Soso64bit 2 года назад

    I use the garbage can stand method when putting on tires, too! They're a bitch with cush core, need that popper tool, looks handy!

  • @Thematty635
    @Thematty635 2 года назад

    Maaan so jelly. I want a spire but no where near me has them. Oh well maybe next year 😂

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад

      It was definitely a long wait lol

    • @Thematty635
      @Thematty635 2 года назад

      @@TheShredist I bet. Bike looks sick. Can't wait to see how it rides. it's gonna be sooo nice on the downhills.

  • @nathanboggs1414
    @nathanboggs1414 2 года назад

    SH*T this was a fun build to watch, living viciously since I didn’t get to build mine

  • @Friedman617
    @Friedman617 2 года назад

    Smoking Hot! and thanks for using parts that don’t get a lot of air time

  • @josiahhorning2813
    @josiahhorning2813 2 года назад

    Siiick

  • @yaseendaoud884
    @yaseendaoud884 2 года назад

    Damn that bike is pretty

    • @TheShredist
      @TheShredist  2 года назад

      I'm pretty happy how it turned out!