man, I hate videos like this - after watching it I literally started looking up compressors and powder guns lmao awesome work on the bike and video, cheers!
In my retirement community, I fix up old adult trikes and give them away. We have a group that rides together for fun & exercise. I don't do nearly the work on them that you do, but I can sure appreciate what hard work goes into it. Thanks.
And to think people get rid of them simply because they are old! That paint job! Actually the whole restoration, masterfully done! Congratulations! Thank you!
this is all speculation, but i think it's more economical to just recycle all the parts and buy a new bike. the only reason someone would or should do this is for sentimentality
@@BuildaBetterBike I assume its a functional "restoration" rather than going all out with a full restoration. I've seen a bike like that and it didn't last long sadly due to lack of metal protection.
I always wanted to convert my 8-speed hub to a derailleur system. I was researching for months if this kind of derailleur hanger even exists. The guys in my local Bike shops told me that there is no way to do that but apparently there is! After I saw your video and the derailleur hanger you used, I bought one and I'm finally going to convert my bike, so thank you so much! Greetings from Germany!
@@BuildaBetterBike I'm looking at your footage for inspiration! Yes, I have been documenting the process and posting it to my channel. This is my first time and will keep coming back here. Thanks again!
There's a split second audio where you're hammering and there's a person laughing or shouting in the background and it sounds together like you are hammering someone who is screaming. I LOLed! I needed to bring it up. My broken brain wouldn't let it go. Love the channel.
Great restoration! One comment I’d make is that I think one of the cotter pins was in the wrong way around which is why the crank arms weren’t 180 degrees. Easy mistake to make as I’ve worked on a lot of cottered bikes. Love the cotter press, really want one but can’t justify it right now.
Que bonito trabajo, gracias por documentar y compartir tu excelente trabajo. Siempre es un placer ver como vuelve a la vida una bicicleta, para mucho LA MAQUINA DEL TIEMPO. Saludos 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I like these videos a lot, especially because you're taking in beat up and discarded bikes. Also your music sounds really good and reminds me of Yo La Tengo!
Video and restoration both of the highest quality! I was worried until the very end about those like & subscribe stickers, glad they are not visible anymore.
Awesome video and an incredible job. If the bike had been mine, I would have kept the original paint job, so 70's. I grew up in the 70's, so I miss those days, not disco, but just about everything else. Great bike, fantastic job.
The paint was just beautiful. I took a very similar frameset from the 70's, powder coated it gloss metallic black, and built it up with more modern components. Still my favorite bike of the many I've owned.
I don’t think it’s possible to put cranks on without spinning them immediately after lol. It’s like as soon as you seen a turbo impeller you gotta spin it😬👍
@@BuildaBetterBike I have a 48 English Raleigh and I can't get parts for her I was wondering if you knew where i should look also great video I love your work I'm a bicycle builder myself. But yeah I would appreciate it if someone could help me with my bike I think you're the right person to talk to :)
Old cranks with cotter pins last forever the inside bottom brackets, would hand place with ball bearing and grease no sealed brackets. Good idea to keep original cotterpins remakes are made of nylon, metal the wear down easy making the crank come loose .
Great video. Two things to mention: 1. Never thought that Positron cables are still produced/sold (it's such an old technology), so at the beginning of the video i was shocked when you cut the old cables 2. The new grips are mounted a bit incorrectly. Those "finger ridges" should be positioned downwards, because in this direction would be unconfortable.
Also, can I please request more vanity shots of the finished bike? There's literally no time to appreciate before the next video windows and channel logo obscure the actual finished project. :(
That was just about the nice bike build I've ever seen on UA-cam. Nice job man...I wish I HAD A SHOP LIKE HIS LOL...he's got everything and it's a private space. You should see my shop, crap everywhere! lol
Hay Andrew Loving the new channel. I really liked youre idea of sand blasting through the stencil, shame id didnt work out. Could you try getting some metal acid etching liquid or alternatively try electro etching. I think you can do it cheaply with a salt water Q-tip a 9v batter and some alligator clips.
Good job 😎 One suggestion.. The front brake is awfully bend, always happens when the bike was treated badly and the front wheel was turned backwards and the brake slams into the frame . You could disassemble the brake and straighten the brake arms pretty easy. Very nice paintjob. A little glitter is always sparkling our lives up ✨ Keep on rolling buddy 👍⚙
@@BuildaBetterBike I thought you put the calipers on back to front leaving one to far back and the other forward. But I wasn't going to say anything because you'd made such great work of the resto, can you imagine having that bike looking like it does now in the seventies, minds would have been blown :)
Awesome work. I enjoyed every second of the video. just the crank needs to be alligned still. Therefore the bolt has to be inserted on the other side on the crank.
WOW I see this will be great and fine bike when you finish it. Tomorrow I will probably buy bike similar to this but with sport handlebar. The shifting system is similar to this on video, Shimano Positron 2x5, brakes are Weinmann.
I enjoyed every second of this video 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻the amount of times I went oooooo that’s a nice touch. Knowing very little about powder coating and decals I was so fascinated during that process lol
I don't think I've seen anyone else on UA-cam go all out on these restorations. This was so satisfying to watch!
satisfaying indeed. no better word to discribe this video
Go see “old shovel” channel
You should watch comet restoration. Great channel.
Ive watched a dude restore a fake airpods
@@Dimasshard great channel.
sorry 0:42 before was not bad.. except tire..
8:16 lovely original blue paint, decal has gone TT
relax restoration plz. thank you
The original color was way better.
That last shot should have been outside in the sun ! :D very nice work !
man, I hate videos like this - after watching it I literally started looking up compressors and powder guns lmao
awesome work on the bike and video, cheers!
In my retirement community, I fix up old adult trikes and give them away. We have a group that rides together for fun & exercise. I don't do nearly the work on them that you do, but I can sure appreciate what hard work goes into it. Thanks.
And to think people get rid of them simply because they are old! That paint job! Actually the whole restoration, masterfully done! Congratulations! Thank you!
this is all speculation, but i think it's more economical to just recycle all the parts and buy a new bike. the only reason someone would or should do this is for sentimentality
Dude, at 0:00:55.... Never draw a razor blade towards yourself. Dangerous. Voice of experience. Nice vid and results on bike.
Damn dude if all bike restoration is like this. Nice job with the paint it looks so siiiick!
Thanks!
@@BuildaBetterBike 78⁷
I prefer the original paint on the bike. It had a nice patina.
that sandblasting hurts…
Fascinated watching you take apart & put back together !
What a beautiful restoration. I am so tired of Rust-er-ations. This bike is better than new. Awesome job and a pleasure to watch
Thanks. But what is a Rust-er-ation?
@@BuildaBetterBike I assume its a functional "restoration" rather than going all out with a full restoration. I've seen a bike like that and it didn't last long sadly due to lack of metal protection.
I always wanted to convert my 8-speed hub to a derailleur system. I was researching for months if this kind of derailleur hanger even exists. The guys in my local Bike shops told me that there is no way to do that but apparently there is! After I saw your video and the derailleur hanger you used, I bought one and I'm finally going to convert my bike, so thank you so much!
Greetings from Germany!
How did it go?
aaaww such a beautiful color on the frame! That's exactly I would be looking for on my bike *.*
Man you are a master at this stuff, I have to sit down and pay attention when watching these vids they're so beautiful
You do a real restoration, unlike most others (including me) that restore it with modern bike parts, kudos sir!!
I'm in the process of restoring a 30-year-old Specialized mtb. Thank you for this. It was extremely helpful!
Cool! Are you posting your progress anywhere?
@@BuildaBetterBike I'm looking at your footage for inspiration! Yes, I have been documenting the process and posting it to my channel. This is my first time and will keep coming back here. Thanks again!
You have inspired me to restore my Rocky Mountain Pipeline from 1998, keep up the videos man
Was it pre-owned?
@@kottelkannim4919 Family friend of ours gave it to us years ago, having trouble sourcing parts for it.
holy cow - this is not bike restoration. this is an artist creating something new
There's a split second audio where you're hammering and there's a person laughing or shouting in the background and it sounds together like you are hammering someone who is screaming. I LOLed! I needed to bring it up. My broken brain wouldn't let it go. Love the channel.
Very nice restore you did with this bike. Hope you have more restores coming up. Stay safe & healthy. Take care.
I want those pink grips so bad. Awesome restoration
I admire all the work that you put to restore this bike. great work (and video editing)
Amazing job! What a crazy cotter pin that was. Paint amazing. Wow. 👌👌👌
Great restoration! One comment I’d make is that I think one of the cotter pins was in the wrong way around which is why the crank arms weren’t 180 degrees. Easy mistake to make as I’ve worked on a lot of cottered bikes. Love the cotter press, really want one but can’t justify it right now.
I love those old bottom brackets and hubs. So simple. Awesome!
Wow just wow, what a fantastic bike and workmanship.....
Nice size. Easy to use and lightweight.
Que bonito trabajo, gracias por documentar y compartir tu excelente trabajo. Siempre es un placer ver como vuelve a la vida una bicicleta, para mucho LA MAQUINA DEL TIEMPO. Saludos 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Just great! I now have the urge to rebuild an old classic like this. Alas, don't have the equipment, just a few tools.
I like these videos a lot, especially because you're taking in beat up and discarded bikes. Also your music sounds really good and reminds me of Yo La Tengo!
The paint is mezmerizing
Ottimo lavoro soprattutto la verniciatura a polvere è un ‘ ottima scelta
That’s a beautiful bike sir, bravo
Video and restoration both of the highest quality!
I was worried until the very end about those like & subscribe stickers, glad they are not visible anymore.
wow what a breathtaking restoration
Thanks!
These are some wonderful, chill videos with beautiful end results. Good job.
Awesome video and an incredible job.
If the bike had been mine, I would have kept the original paint job, so 70's.
I grew up in the 70's, so I miss those days, not disco, but just about everything else.
Great bike, fantastic job.
So good! Amazing job. Video, description, music, skill. I can’t say enough great job.
Thanks!
Music had me feeling super chill 😆
The paint was just beautiful. I took a very similar frameset from the 70's, powder coated it gloss metallic black, and built it up with more modern components. Still my favorite bike of the many I've owned.
A M A Z I N G _ that is truly a relaxing video to watch at these beautiful pieces of art work-🙏🙏🙏
great works! well done
I don’t think it’s possible to put cranks on without spinning them immediately after lol. It’s like as soon as you seen a turbo impeller you gotta spin it😬👍
Haha. Agreed
@@BuildaBetterBike I have a 48 English Raleigh and I can't get parts for her I was wondering if you knew where i should look also great video I love your work I'm a bicycle builder myself. But yeah I would appreciate it if someone could help me with my bike I think you're the right person to talk to :)
Old cranks with cotter pins last forever the inside bottom brackets, would hand place with ball bearing and grease no sealed brackets. Good idea to keep original cotterpins remakes are made of nylon, metal the wear down easy making the crank come loose .
That is one beautiful bike! Well done!
Love the chill music too very good choice
you have the cutest little anvil ive ever seen
Uh. Thanks, I guess. :)
@@BuildaBetterBike it could be like Babish’s tiny whisk 👍🏼
what a satisfied restore
Tha state of that chrome plating after so many years! Back in the day they made things to last 😱
Back then you bought a bike for longevity,today people only care about how light it is and how fast it goes 😉
Your work speak to the world ❤️
wonderful, best channel on youtube
Wow, what an effort! Love the glitter of the paintjob and the overall dedication you have put in this Build!
No Comment’s - Great 👍🏼 Job !!!!!
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wooow. stunning and professional, many, many congrats! you and Old Shovel are one of the very best out there!
Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing.
I love that color. Nice job
Ohh man the restoration job is amazing. Thanks for share your work
You should do more old school bikes like this! Awesome video keep it up!
Great video.
Two things to mention:
1. Never thought that Positron cables are still produced/sold (it's such an old technology), so at the beginning of the video i was shocked when you cut the old cables
2. The new grips are mounted a bit incorrectly. Those "finger ridges" should be positioned downwards, because in this direction would be unconfortable.
Also, can I please request more vanity shots of the finished bike? There's literally no time to appreciate before the next video windows and channel logo obscure the actual finished project. :(
Great music choice by the way❤❤❤
What is the process that the paint is removed? (using that booth and spraying something)
Media blasting
That was just about the nice bike build I've ever seen on UA-cam. Nice job man...I wish I HAD A SHOP LIKE HIS LOL...he's got everything and it's a private space. You should see my shop, crap everywhere! lol
Nice! Congratulations. I love bikes too.
paint job is amazing. excellent work.
Thank you very much!
Amazing work. Very inspirational.
Great job! Excellent video. inspiring.
Hay Andrew Loving the new channel. I really liked youre idea of sand blasting through the stencil, shame id didnt work out. Could you try getting some metal acid etching liquid or alternatively try electro etching. I think you can do it cheaply with a salt water Q-tip a 9v batter and some alligator clips.
看您翻新旧自行车简直就是一种享受...............
Great parts on the new bike. Keep on uploading.
I really love this restoration channel. 🙂
👍 Klasse gemacht. Ist wie aus dem Laden.
Love it , mate
Wow, great job! And a beautiful bike too. I'd love to ride it 🤍👩🏼🔧
I normally lubricate all the Cables & pivot points. It's easy to add chain self lubricator, no need to lube each link manually.
Hit that crank pin with the drill dead solid center . Good shot .
CLEAN BUILD 👌
carry on with the good work
Lovely job.
With that paint on steel I would have been completely convinced this was made by All City. Awesome shop and process, love the build.
you are way to good at what you are doing!
Great job, but I'm more interested in the Vespa 🛵 with sidecar! 👍☮️🌞🌟🚲
Good job 😎
One suggestion.. The front brake is awfully bend, always happens when the bike was treated badly and the front wheel was turned backwards and the brake slams into the frame . You could disassemble the brake and straighten the brake arms pretty easy.
Very nice paintjob. A little glitter is always sparkling our lives up ✨
Keep on rolling buddy 👍⚙
I appreciate the tips! Didn't even notice the bend.
@@BuildaBetterBike I thought you put the calipers on back to front leaving one to far back and the other forward.
But I wasn't going to say anything because you'd made such great work of the resto, can you imagine having that bike looking like it does now in the seventies, minds would have been blown :)
Que trabajo lleva eso y cuánto cariño tiene... Yo también lo estoy haciendo y es muy difícil... Gracias
Thanks again for a great video. Your's, and few others, help make the workday pass!
Thanks! And tell me the others, if you wouldn't mind. I need help passing my workday also. ;)
@@BuildaBetterBike , you, Old Shovel, RJ the Bike Guy primarily, with some fun content from Wolftick Videos...
Awesome work. I enjoyed every second of the video. just the crank needs to be alligned still. Therefore the bolt has to be inserted on the other side on the crank.
Excelente trabajo. Me gustó que la conservaste original.
So beautiful job!
Amazing.
WOW I see this will be great and fine bike when you finish it.
Tomorrow I will probably buy bike similar to this but with sport handlebar. The shifting system is similar to this on video, Shimano Positron 2x5, brakes are Weinmann.
Erstklassige Arbeit, einfach unglaublich!👍👍
You got skills.
Good job 👍
very awsome build !!!!
Excelente trabajo, me encanto el video
Nice job! I love how the paint turned out! Also nice touch having The Stormlight Archives playing in the background while you are cleaning parts!
Such a pristine job, men
Thanks!
Beautiful restoration. I hope you put the left pedal back in the correct position. The wedge had to be placed on the shaft from the other direction.
I got an old bike that needs to be restored... I cut everything off, and now I'm stuck
what a beautiful coating! perfect!
What a beautiful restoration! Complete, thorough, and kept original.😃
What’s the pink product you used for polishing called?
It’s called wizards metal polish. Seems to be a pink wire product
I enjoyed every second of this video 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻the amount of times I went oooooo that’s a nice touch. Knowing very little about powder coating and decals I was so fascinated during that process lol