What I Learned From My Neo Retro Bike Build

Alex is back with a little bit of a reflection piece about his neo-retro build he did a few weeks ago!
He not only reflects on the mistakes and the challenges he made during the build, but also imparts you with some advice on doing a project like that, should you choose to do so!

00:00 You were right...
00:30 The handlebar and stem set up
01:35 what you didn't see in previous episodes
02:18 Don't assume things are just going to work
03:11 The main challenges I faced
03:45 Sorting out the steerer tube
04:21 The internal cable routing
06:50 Installing the battery
08:00 The tubular tyres and wheelset
09:19 What you need to know for your bike build
09:46 Prepare for extra costs
10:02 Do proper research
10:44 It will take longer than you think
11:24 Prepare to compromise
11:44 Worry about yourself only

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