Would love to see Blake REALLY flip the script and make himself a hydration pack, or some sort of storage bag/system for his new hardtail! Not bikepacking, just general storage for tools and what not. Bust out the sewing machine, Blake!
Yeah I think he need to get the frame to a shop for a heat treat asap the welds seem good but the bike frame needs to be annealed to actually make the bike safe
@@Zimblake I did welding on high school the bike looks great but..... The welds do need to be heat treated the frame will flex and depending on the gas used small holes can form in the welds or even a small crack could form
I love Blake, he is so cool and fun, a very good buddy. Good job man, most people can't even imagine how hard it is to do something like that, you are the best!
that is because so many people have used the term 'build' when the term they actually should be using is 'assembled.' not once has anyone actually built a bike when they make that claim in the title. well, not until now. Top job Blake!
It’s not easy. I had a friend who was an aircraft welder, metallurgist, and weld inspector and he built his own bikes. He still had trouble getting the welds to not break. Good bike builders are extremely skilled.
How did he manage to be in such a good mood that whole time?! Usually when long builds go down with problems and frustrations that big bad moods always surface, but not Blake I guess
Now I imagine how hard Ave Maldea's work actually is. Ave is a local frame builder here in the Philippines who specializes in fixie and roadbike frames. He doesn't have a big production line and does every welding joint by hand. Although he is experienced, he must have a really hard start as shown by Blake's struggles here. Massive respect to those who have small bike manufacturing shops.
As a frame builder I'm very impressed with the result. There quite a few ways to make or improvise "non professional" comparison tools for the alignment. This motivates me to get back to frame building. It's been over 3 years since I build my last frame. Thanks for the content mate!
OK Blake, here's something that might have helped you out aligning the head tube with no tools: get a long straight stick and attach it temporarily to the head tube so they're running parallel. now you can sight down the seat tube and the head tube and tell alignment to within a gnats foreskin.
”It’s supposed to be dead straight, it’s not” Well, that’s gonna be a funny bike to ride I can tell! It’s off by a bike length…. But a nice build for being the first. Makes you appreciate the quality of a bought one. It’s so incredibly difficult to make your own bike. I don’t think people in general understand how bloody hard it actually is. Great work man, keep it up! If you get a TIG welder, some welding skills and build a proper rig, you’re home :)
Great job Blake! I'm a machinist, CNC programmer, engineer & machine shop supervisor, (we'll, my husband is). I say this because he is impressed with your work and abilities. Great build!
@@gregski29 It may seem so. It sure looks really good but only a few dozen rides and time will tell how much adjustments and repairs of the frame will be required until Blake is truly satisfied with its performance. Im pretty sure he will have to put some additional work into it right after the first ride.....and after the second... ;-D
@@gregski29 well, if you get a budget aluminium bike (or steel BSO) then it'll _not_ have been welded by hand like Blake did here, but mostly by robots on a production line.
Kudos. That's pretty next level. Remember having a 753 road frame custom built back in the day by a local pro frame builder. Still the best bike I've ever ridden.
I am pretty impressed with this build. I used to modify my kids bikes to have disc brakes (aluminium frames) with a butane torch and some aluminium filler rod.
Brakes, not being a critical component, can be overlooked if they fail suddenly, so no worries with this modification. Also, if there were to be some sort of accident, kids can be replaced with little effort, at least for the dad.
So awesome! Big challenge and you rose to the occasion. Nothing more satisfying than making things with your own hands! Maybe someday when you're a famous frame builder you'll look back on this with fondness!
One of my favourite videos I've seen in ages. How proud you was Blake of the bottle rack just shows how you must feel about the completed build. I make ebikes so appreciate a bit of work. Well done mate. Great channel
I am not sure which is more amazing: 1) The fact that Blake BUILT a MTB or, 2) The fact that it took him only a week, whereas I have been waiting 8+months for a manufacturer to send my new bike. P.s. I can't wait to see that beast you crafted in action.
Words fail me...in a good way...Awesome job Blake. Always wanted to build a steel bike frame(from the 1970’s). Love your DIY rig and applied skills. Look forward to see how it rides.
Awsome! The welding is super sketchy, but ... i mean its a bike, its cool! Next time maybe just tag weld the steel and let a professional do the welding?
Is it just me or is there a very strange similarity to Bob the builder and Blake. Great build 👏 you can fix the slight lean to the left and tidy up the welds
As an ex welder and welding inspector and now welding engineer, the first thing I would like to say is kudos to your innovation and can do attitude, really refreshing and inspiring. As you said and found out a lot of technical knowledge, design and skill goes into this sort of work and considering your lack of tools and knowledge for this project it is even more impressive what you achieved. As you’ve stated in your video, you’re going to give it a tough trial over a few days and having watched your videos I know it will be a tough trial. For this can I express caution as the best weld design is “no weld”, unfortunately this cannot be achieved all the time and the high quality of the weld becomes paramount to safety and quality, hence the need for NDE when high impact, fatigue loads are inevitable and these loads are definitely applicable in Mounting Biking. I apologise if I’ve came across as negative and technical at the end of this post but your health an well being are extremely important but I will reiterate that it was an awesome effort and I am positive that with the correct tools, material, workshop and welding process (TIG would be my choice) you could make an awesome, high quality bike that could tackle any terrain you throw at it. Well done Blake 👍
Couldn't have said it better myself, as a new welder (5+ years), I'd argue the same thing. Kinda started the video expecting the welding side of things to be a horror show, but was pleasantly surprised by the quality given your tools and experience with welding 😅 I honestly reckon with more technical knowledge and more appropriate tools and some TIG training, you'd be making some absolutely incredible frames. Honestly sat here feeling like even with all my college training and work experience in fabrication, I couldn't do any better 😂 Incredible job Blake!
Now how am I going to explain to the new project to the wife.... Any thoughts? Thanks for always being such an inspiration to the sport Blake, Cheers!!
This video is the coolest thing on the internet, I would rather see these types of videos than a go pro going down a trail for 45 min lol. Seriously Blake, such an amazing thing you did here! congrats and a BIG CHEERS!!!
Dude, your joy in building, is the exact thing I feel when I'm out creating! Whether I'm building a hoop net for crabbing, or whatever. 14.4kg, or 31.5lbs, is right at the weight of an entry level bike, so well done!
Must be the most absolutely incredible feeling to sit on a bike that you built from scratch. You made it, not me, not a bike shop, not some professionally certified bloke with all the right tools, YOU made it, in your garage. Good show 👏
As a welder/fabricator and a dh racer who loves hardtails, (also very cheap with money and products), I have always wanted to make my own mild steel hardtail for DH! I think I will start the build next summer and prep it to attempt racing with it for the following year
I've got a mate who's an aircraft fabricator and he built his own dirt jumper to suit his own measurements perfectly. I swear him and the bike are attached at the hip when he's riding it. 👌
What would you like to see next in the Blake Builds Series❓💭 Let us know 👇
An ebike
A dual suss build would be incredible!!
A full sus
A downhill bike
Would love to see Blake REALLY flip the script and make himself a hydration pack, or some sort of storage bag/system for his new hardtail!
Not bikepacking, just general storage for tools and what not.
Bust out the sewing machine, Blake!
can we take a moment to appreciate they could've easily put this project into 4 episodes but didnt. cheers GMBN
@@willjones7132 calm down
@@willjones7132 if this your humour i like you
Ngl, I wish it was longer. This is a big project and it would have been cool to see more of the behind the scenes. That's just me though.
Nah I’d rather a series all published at once
Awesome job, Blake!!!
I'm not saying that it would be an epic collab between you two, but mannnnn that would be great to see!
Epic Collab to make one out of HT steel next time? 👀
Yeah I think he need to get the frame to a shop for a heat treat asap the welds seem good but the bike frame needs to be annealed to actually make the bike safe
Cheers Alec. Turned out ok. Now can I turn it into a full suspension 😅😅😅
@@Zimblake I did welding on high school the bike looks great but..... The welds do need to be heat treated the frame will flex and depending on the gas used small holes can form in the welds or even a small crack could form
"Human balance bike"
Babies do be extra-terrestrial these days hahaha
I love these Blake builds series!
Regardless of what he's doing, Blake is my most favorite presenter on GMBN, such energy he has!
like Steve Irwin of mtb
I love Blake, he is so cool and fun, a very good buddy. Good job man, most people can't even imagine how hard it is to do something like that, you are the best!
Expectations: He got a frame and is putting all the parts together.
Reality: He actually IS building a frame from scratch 😳
that is because so many people have used the term 'build' when the term they actually should be using is 'assembled.'
not once has anyone actually built a bike when they make that claim in the title.
well, not until now. Top job Blake!
It’s not easy. I had a friend who was an aircraft welder, metallurgist, and weld inspector and he built his own bikes. He still had trouble getting the welds to not break. Good bike builders are extremely skilled.
I had no idea he was building a damn frame 😂 he’s badass
And I was so impressed with myself for sanding down and repainting an old frame then building up from there... This is so freaking cool! 🤙
Kudos to you Blake for turning an idea into something physical that actually works without letting too many details get in the way :D.
Oh hell, yes! Building my own frame is one of my wildest dreams!
How did he manage to be in such a good mood that whole time?! Usually when long builds go down with problems and frustrations that big bad moods always surface, but not Blake I guess
To be fair it was several days cut to about 15 minutes so I'm sure there was some swearing going on that didn't make the final cut. ;)
Now I imagine how hard Ave Maldea's work actually is. Ave is a local frame builder here in the Philippines who specializes in fixie and roadbike frames. He doesn't have a big production line and does every welding joint by hand. Although he is experienced, he must have a really hard start as shown by Blake's struggles here. Massive respect to those who have small bike manufacturing shops.
I love Blake‘s enthusiasm in the build projects. The result looks really good.
I absolutely adore people who are capable of building their own stuff. Blake´s taking it to another level. Great Job and very entertaining!
Thanks. Love making stuff.
Blake needs a raise bc he could easily go and make a UA-cam channel on his own and make great content
You should do a build with Colin furze!! Imagine the crazy bikes you could come up with..
Yeah man a mtb collaboration with Colin Furze would be so damn amazing!
Exactly my thoughts
I feel serious safety tie vibes in Blake too! Just imageine the dynamics of that collab...
As a frame builder I'm very impressed with the result. There quite a few ways to make or improvise "non professional" comparison tools for the alignment.
This motivates me to get back to frame building. It's been over 3 years since I build my last frame.
Thanks for the content mate!
Thanks dude. Stoked to light that fire of yours back up.
OK Blake, here's something that might have helped you out aligning the head tube with no tools: get a long straight stick and attach it temporarily to the head tube so they're running parallel. now you can sight down the seat tube and the head tube and tell alignment to within a gnats foreskin.
Gnats are asexual cause that's what they teach in schools these days 🤣🤷🏻♂️
”It’s supposed to be dead straight, it’s not”
Well, that’s gonna be a funny bike to ride I can tell! It’s off by a bike length…. But a nice build for being the first. Makes you appreciate the quality of a bought one. It’s so incredibly difficult to make your own bike. I don’t think people in general understand how bloody hard it actually is.
Great work man, keep it up! If you get a TIG welder, some welding skills and build a proper rig, you’re home :)
Great video Blake! Please make more blakebuilds becase it is so inspiring.
Great job Blake! I'm a machinist, CNC programmer, engineer & machine shop supervisor, (we'll, my husband is). I say this because he is impressed with your work and abilities. Great build!
Absolutely brilliant mate ! Cant wait to see how it performs out there.
Amazing how cheap we can buy bikes really
@@gregski29 It may seem so. It sure looks really good but only a few dozen rides and time will tell how much adjustments and repairs of the frame will be required until Blake is truly satisfied with its performance. Im pretty sure he will have to put some additional work into it right after the first ride.....and after the second... ;-D
@@gregski29 well, if you get a budget aluminium bike (or steel BSO) then it'll _not_ have been welded by hand like Blake did here, but mostly by robots on a production line.
Honestly, I see a Blake video, I click, I hear welcome back you beautiful people, I smile and then enjoy. Love Blake and his videos.
In an age of carbon exotic frames, there is also a beauty with simple steel hardtail frames
steel gang always, steel is awesome, steel is love, steel is life.
@@datutturugang666 you steel behind though
@@ramzichouk4080 yet, when people break their carbon frames, i steel keep mine
@@datutturugang666 lol i don't even own a bike
@@ramzichouk4080 looks like you steel saving up for a carbon frame
My favorite GMBN episode of all time!!!!!
Absolutely AMAZING! great job Blake, waiting for the ride review, and for your next bike built!
Don't bike much these days but still love these videos. BLAKES the man! 🤟
It's awesome! Can't wait for the next test ride video!
Kudos. That's pretty next level. Remember having a 753 road frame custom built back in the day by a local pro frame builder. Still the best bike I've ever ridden.
Love his enthusiasm in the builds! I feel like I'm watching Colin Furze 😂
Credit for having a go. Building a frame is not easy. A top effort.
Awesome, Loving that back wheel line lol. Really enjoyed this one. More of this type of stuff please!
That’s incredible!
Usakuvara Blake..."Dont get hurt Blake" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This was an absolute unit mate!
I am pretty impressed with this build. I used to modify my kids bikes to have disc brakes (aluminium frames) with a butane torch and some aluminium filler rod.
Brakes, not being a critical component, can be overlooked if they fail suddenly, so no worries with this modification. Also, if there were to be some sort of accident, kids can be replaced with little effort, at least for the dad.
Probably one of my favourite videos from GMBN! Really awesome work guys!
Awesome job Blake a homemade jig would’ve helped a lot to get the angle spot on. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
A proper pipe cutter is a must for cutting handle bars, steerer tubes, etc. Square cut every time.
Good job Blake, I'd love to do this someday
Impressive! Actually would have loved to see the components going on! Nevertheless that was an awesome video! Cheers
So awesome! Big challenge and you rose to the occasion. Nothing more satisfying than making things with your own hands! Maybe someday when you're a famous frame builder you'll look back on this with fondness!
I would've liked to have seen the components being fitted/installed into the frame.
One of my favourite videos I've seen in ages. How proud you was Blake of the bottle rack just shows how you must feel about the completed build. I make ebikes so appreciate a bit of work. Well done mate. Great channel
Looks so sick, great job blake!
Maybe best video from Blake yet. Beautiful.
Bhasikoro is a great brandname for a Blakebike!!!
I am not sure which is more amazing: 1) The fact that Blake BUILT a MTB or, 2) The fact that it took him only a week, whereas I have been waiting 8+months for a manufacturer to send my new bike. P.s. I can't wait to see that beast you crafted in action.
I am legitimately considering doing this myself given the insanely high prices of mountain bikes these days.
Words fail me...in a good way...Awesome job Blake. Always wanted to build a steel bike frame(from the 1970’s). Love your DIY rig and applied skills. Look forward to see how it rides.
Awsome! The welding is super sketchy, but ... i mean its a bike, its cool! Next time maybe just tag weld the steel and let a professional do the welding?
Steel is real, Blake! Fantastic job!!
the fact that a lot of people aren’t even able to assemble a bike with parts and blake is even making his own frAme is just insane
The fact that he is an engineer helps. He is a really smart guy not just an average mtb'er. He's definitely one of my favorites to watch.
@@DrewJ79 i also like watching him
"It is disgusting, but it works". Blake, you are awesome!!!!
Is it just me or is there a very strange similarity to Bob the builder and Blake. Great build 👏 you can fix the slight lean to the left and tidy up the welds
wow! at first i was thinking "no way!". Blake is such a great dude!
I really want to make a dirt jump frame this way. just cant get myself to do it.
I knew there was something traditional in you Blake. Famba shamwari. 💪🏽👊🏽
haha Imagine making the hardtail version of the grim donut. that would be weird
Can’t express, in words how much I love a “Blake builds” notification!!!
Get on my bru, that’s un-b-fliping-leavable !!!
Amazing
first to the hardtail gang
Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 so cool to get back to basics. Best school of appreciation there is. Well-done
As an ex welder and welding inspector and now welding engineer, the first thing I would like to say is kudos to your innovation and can do attitude, really refreshing and inspiring.
As you said and found out a lot of technical knowledge, design and skill goes into this sort of work and considering your lack of tools and knowledge for this project it is even more impressive what you achieved.
As you’ve stated in your video, you’re going to give it a tough trial over a few days and having watched your videos I know it will be a tough trial. For this can I express caution as the best weld design is “no weld”, unfortunately this cannot be achieved all the time and the high quality of the weld becomes paramount to safety and quality, hence the need for NDE when high impact, fatigue loads are inevitable and these loads are definitely applicable in Mounting Biking.
I apologise if I’ve came across as negative and technical at the end of this post but your health an well being are extremely important but I will reiterate that it was an awesome effort and I am positive that with the correct tools, material, workshop and welding process (TIG would be my choice) you could make an awesome, high quality bike that could tackle any terrain you throw at it.
Well done Blake 👍
Couldn't have said it better myself, as a new welder (5+ years), I'd argue the same thing.
Kinda started the video expecting the welding side of things to be a horror show, but was pleasantly surprised by the quality given your tools and experience with welding 😅
I honestly reckon with more technical knowledge and more appropriate tools and some TIG training, you'd be making some absolutely incredible frames.
Honestly sat here feeling like even with all my college training and work experience in fabrication, I couldn't do any better 😂
Incredible job Blake!
Love Blake’s builds!!! Please can we have more or a spin of show Blake! You are the man keep it up and love GMBN
Now how am I going to explain to the new project to the wife.... Any thoughts?
Thanks for always being such an inspiration to the sport Blake, Cheers!!
"You get annoyed every time I BUY new bike, so I'm not going to BUY my next bike..."
@@Leo_Inclan that’s genius!!
Keep the Blake builds coming
Me: how do you replace handlebars
Blake : lets build a bike frame
Me:😱
🤣🤣
@@Zimblake im in awe of ur bike cave too man. u are a legend
Blake is the absolute best GMBN presenter! In my opinion anyway 😁 Just one of those guys you always want to be around, great attitude.💪🏻👍
Best idea for a mountain bike channel video ever!!!!
Blake's content producing is getting insane. Been following since his first solo film/edit. Every vid he drops is a banger, well done man.
This video is the coolest thing on the internet, I would rather see these types of videos than a go pro going down a trail for 45 min lol. Seriously Blake, such an amazing thing you did here! congrats and a BIG CHEERS!!!
Massive respect for this man. He's living all our dreams.
Awesome Blake! You are a born engineer!That welding though 🤣
Dude, your joy in building, is the exact thing I feel when I'm out creating! Whether I'm building a hoop net for crabbing, or whatever. 14.4kg, or 31.5lbs, is right at the weight of an entry level bike, so well done!
The nuts as cable guides is brilliant, and less plastic, too.
Ahhh Blake i was waiting for this video since i noticed that you're building a hardtail, nothing can bring a big smile on my face like hardtail builds
Best GMBN video yet Blake! Cant wait to see you ride it. If you ever want a hand welding a crazy contraption.....
I think I could watch this man do anything and it would be entertaining
YES BLAKE! Super ambitious starter welding project, well done dude!
Yes Blake. Outdone yourself. You will grin when you ride it.......
Awesome video dude thank You from me and my Channel! Wish you all the best! Can’t wait to see how it runs 🙏❤️👍⭐️
Must be the most absolutely incredible feeling to sit on a bike that you built from scratch. You made it, not me, not a bike shop, not some professionally certified bloke with all the right tools, YOU made it, in your garage. Good show 👏
That is very imoressive Blake! Nothing beats the satisfaction of building something of your own! Amazing job!
Absolutely effin brilliant Blake.
That is frickin awesome! As an engineer I can appreciate how difficult it would be to build a bike frame so well done sir!! Happy riding!!
one of my favorite GMBN videos!
Great work Blake, wishing you many happy years with that deadly bike.
As a welder/fabricator and a dh racer who loves hardtails, (also very cheap with money and products), I have always wanted to make my own mild steel hardtail for DH! I think I will start the build next summer and prep it to attempt racing with it for the following year
I'm truly satisfied, I'll watch it till end.
Really awesome video! Can't wait for more similar ones!
This is pure GOLD!
Best UA-cam video I've watched for a long time.
Blake builds are really fun to watch
Unreal!!! Nice one Blake, this is next level!
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen. Well done Blake 👌
It's absolutely gorgeous!
Congratulations that turned out really cool. Great action!
I've got a mate who's an aircraft fabricator and he built his own dirt jumper to suit his own measurements perfectly. I swear him and the bike are attached at the hip when he's riding it. 👌
So proud of you Blake, well done on the build 🤘
Well done man!!, you´r a handy and ingenious rider!! congrats....