Hello friends, I only bounced the voiceover track to the left channel. I hope you can either endure this oversight of mine or find a way to adjust your speakers for a monophonic experience!
Eric, so fun 4 ME to see how it came together. Thanks again for the thought and care that went into this project, I hope to ride this fine bicycle for many years to come. Love ya bud.
Got 30 early 90's Bridgestone mtn bikes. I commute/long distance tour on them heavily loaded with jandd expedition racks and a bob yak trailer with a drag brake. Simple, extremely reliable and super easy to work on. For me, 7 speed cassettes and cold forged triple cranks and Shimano thumb shifters rule!! Never owned any bike made from pop cans, shocked in addition to having no front derailler.
Looks great! I'm doing a very similar build with an 84 Raleigh Tamarack. Except the power ratchet bar end shifters since I had an extra set laying around.
This looks a LOT like my 1985 rockhopper same blue with big apple schwalbes, same mks pedals. Running it with a tall stem and nitto moustache bars though. Great all round ride. You're a good friend for building up such a sick setup for a buddy!
WELL that was a fantastic watch. Thank you. I can only imagine the time that it tool to film and edit on top of the actual work!! It is much appreciated and inspiring.
Thanks, Patrik! Went with the King Gizz/Wizz/Lizz because that album is allegedly public domain but I still got a copyright flag. Great music, all the same.
@@ericmarth The handlebar needs some partially Newbaum's wrapping too, not just for looks. I recently put some wrapping on my VO Granola Bar in addition to my Ergon's with Newbaum's cushioned cloth tape it's thicker and I love it, ever tried this?
Eric, would you consider buying a grit blaster cabinet and a enamel paint sprayer. It would be great to see the bikes painted with the addition of lug lining and your head badges!
Worth pointing out those levers are T4000 Alivio, not XT. I wouldn’t normally parts snob about them. But I have that exact pair sitting in my spares bin now. Because the right one developed a weird sticky scrape that started driving me mad. I upgraded them to the actually XT pair. I paid way too much for my set because I wanted all shiny instead of the black bodied version Riv had in stock at the time. I also got the shiny DXR levers from Riv. They’ve been exceptional.
Thanks, Whitney! I had a feeling I'd messed that up but didn't look hard enough at my purchase order records. Sounds like you're well acquainted with all form of Shimano levers :)
Thanks Rick! I'm not sure, actually. The bike is off with my friend and I can't remember the clearance. We did have chain rub in the low/low. That could be solved with smaller tires and that might occasion fender room.
Yeah, actually have some chain rub on the tires in the low/low! The tires are Schwalbe Fat Franks, 26x2.35. They clear the frame fine, it's the chain line that's the problem. It would prob resolve with a smaller tire like a 2.15.
Hi Eric, great build as always. With the head badge have you thought about using a sticker design on the brass and then acid etching making the design stand proud of the badge?
There's a little section with some radio noise from Neu and maybe another with something from Ege Bamyasi but nothing from Kikagaku Moyo. The end sequence is King Gizz and the Wiz Liz
Thanks, Alex! A local bike co-op is a great place to look, if you have one. Otherwise there's eBay, Pink Bike and some other small shops that list used parts online. The price has been pretty high lately but if you're patient you can get a set for less than $50.
I use Shimano EM shifters on one of my bikes, they're much nicer than the matching EM brake levers, which are plastic with very thin bits of steel pressed into them for styling. You won't even find a picture of EM levers because they're that bad. The shifters are perfectly adequate though, so adequate in fact that Sunrace copied them in more recent years. I'm surprised yours make a ratcheting sound, mine most certainly don't.
Excellent Eric, can’t wait. I have been trying to slowly build up all the exact components again for my triple XT touring bike as they’re getting hard to find now every thing seems to be going electronic. Looking forward to your next video! Cheers for the reply. Take care.
i eric this is a documentary on cycling by a god of touring in french that might be of interest 'ncroyable périple à vélo au Tadjikistan avec l’aventurier Claude Marthaler''
I was like, "No way this guy hits that chain stay guard with the twin". And then he totally hit it up with twine. Is it weird that twine gave me a rush?
After the heartache of trying to track down a replacement fork and the frustration of discovering condition overall in slow motion... I'm afraid I can't be persuaded!
Aw, nuts, I uploaded with the voice over only in one channel! I'm going to let it ride and hope the community can endure. And hope those with a bit of grit can finesse those accessibility settings for a monophonic experience!
Hello friends, I only bounced the voiceover track to the left channel. I hope you can either endure this oversight of mine or find a way to adjust your speakers for a monophonic experience!
❤❤❤❤❤ from Bangladesh in asian countries ❤❤❤❤❤
'Babe, wake up, Eric has posted another bike build video'
LOL well geeze
Eric, so fun 4 ME to see how it came together. Thanks again for the thought and care that went into this project, I hope to ride this fine bicycle for many years to come. Love ya bud.
My boy! My dear, dear boy. The pleasure was all mine, my boy. May the bicycle serve you well in your adventures and endeavours.
exquisite refresh your hitting it out of the park everytime you lay your hands on chrome molyi
Namaste
Got 30 early 90's Bridgestone mtn bikes. I commute/long distance tour on them heavily loaded with jandd expedition racks and a bob yak trailer with a drag brake. Simple, extremely reliable and super easy to work on. For me, 7 speed cassettes and cold forged triple cranks and Shimano thumb shifters rule!! Never owned any bike made from pop cans, shocked in addition to having no front derailler.
Sounds like you've got it figured out!
Sitting down with my sunday morning coffee and there is a new Eric Marth video. It is going to be a good day.
That gave me a smile and thanks for that, Brendon! I hope you enjoyed.
the penultimate refresh ultimate bouquet of creativity that you are responsible for pulling off i salute you whole Heartly
I raise a chalice in gratitutde!
bridgestone MB series make such great everyday bikes and commuters.
Quite versatile, I agree!
Always nice to see another of your brilliant vids. Such high production value and cool builds. Really appreciate the inspiration.
Thank you so much Micah!
These videos are a pure joy to watch, they give me a lot of great ideas.
I'm glad to hear it, Pawel, thanks for the kindness!
Really cool build! What a great gift for a friend.
Bellisima! What a lovely friend you are 😁 happy riding to all!
Fortunately enthusiasm is sometimes contagious!
Very nice. Dug the king gizz at the end too.
Wish I had the skill to build bikes.
Really digging the dedication badge 🧡
your going right into the Bridgestone owners bunch hall of fame on the first ballot with your stick to it ness🌍🌎🌏🌐
Hard not to like the old Bridgestone frames!
Hi Eric, your's and Blue Lug's build videos are my absolute favorite thing on youtube. Cheers.
Now that's some gooood company! Thanks so much and be well.
I completely agree with you.
oh YEAH this one's going in the bike building motivation playlist
Eric - your videos are a true joy. Thank you so much for all the work that goes into them.
Wow, thank you David, I appreciate it! Happy to share.
Looks great! I'm doing a very similar build with an 84 Raleigh Tamarack. Except the power ratchet bar end shifters since I had an extra set laying around.
Sounds like heaven!
Another solid touch. Just jazzed up my 1980’s Sakai Sasquatch so satisfying when a plan comes together !
Oh the Sasquatch sounds sweet! Always good to turn out a nice bike
A beautiful creation and a very lucky buddy!
Rode with him this weekend! Thanks so much.
As always, simple but elegant build.
So very nice of you to say, Fidel, thank you!
I usually use hairspray putting on grips as the spray goes tacky and sticks the bar to the grips quite well ❤
Tight!
love your videos, a form of meditation for me watching things get restored
I love to hear it! Thanks so much :)
This looks a LOT like my 1985 rockhopper same blue with big apple schwalbes, same mks pedals. Running it with a tall stem and nitto moustache bars though. Great all round ride. You're a good friend for building up such a sick setup for a buddy!
Sounds like a poppin' R'opper! How are the moustache bars with that rig? Thanks for stopping by.
Wow! Always a pleasure when you post a video. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. 🚲☕️
Thanks for checking it out!
Dude yes! Love this build, love this video, only for you to end it with King Gizzard jamming from my favorite album of theirs. Legend!
Glad to hear that, thanks!
WELL that was a fantastic watch. Thank you. I can only imagine the time that it tool to film and edit on top of the actual work!! It is much appreciated and inspiring.
I'm glad you enjoyed, Bo! Thanks for your kindness
Nice build - and nice to hear some King Gizz!
Thanks, Patrik! Went with the King Gizz/Wizz/Lizz because that album is allegedly public domain but I still got a copyright flag. Great music, all the same.
very cool ! build looking sweet, gotta love those suntour shifters! cheers
Thanks, Gary. I've used them on a few builds, great shifters!
Rad. Always fresh and crispy
Thanks a bunch, JayBird!
Very Rivendell Esque 👍 well done.
Many thanks!
@@ericmarth The handlebar needs some partially Newbaum's wrapping too, not just for looks. I recently put some wrapping on my VO Granola Bar in addition to my Ergon's with Newbaum's cushioned cloth tape it's thicker and I love it, ever tried this?
always lovely Eric. Had boscos on my mb5 and loved them
It's a good combo, MB-Bosco!
Amazing! After a long day (or when I'm feeling absolutely shit) your build vids absolutely cheer me up. Love the work as always.
I'm glad to hear that I can help, Douglas
I really enjoy your bike build vids so much. Thanks for sharing your work.
I'm happy to do it, thanks for stopping by, Mark!
Eric, would you consider buying a grit blaster cabinet and a enamel paint sprayer. It would be great to see the bikes painted with the addition of lug lining and your head badges!
Phew, that's taking things to another dimension!
Love your videos Eric, so contemplative and inspiring.
Many thanks! I appreciate it.
What a nice job! Congrats…❤
Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it!
I would love a tutorial on how to make the dedication badge bender. Such a beautiful detail.
Thank you John! There is a sequence of me building the jig in my MB-2 video, it starts at about 5:18.
@@ericmarth Oh yes of course! I totally forgot. Thank you friend.
All of that spray paint is what you call a “Craigslist rebuild”. It’s all brand new, just lost the receipts 😂 very nice job on the proper restoration.
Many thanks!
I'd love to see in detail how you do the twine finish, I'd love to try that on a project bike!
There's a Rivendell video here on UA-cam about wrapping the bars and finishing with twine, look for it!
very nice, thanks Eric
My pleasure, thanks Reece
Beautiful build well done
Many thanks!
Another great vid! Keep 'em coming!
Thanks much!
Just came across your channel. Immediate subscribe. Loved this video. I'm so looking forward to watching all these builds you have uploaded.
Sweet! I do hope you enjoy, Julio
Worth pointing out those levers are T4000 Alivio, not XT. I wouldn’t normally parts snob about them. But I have that exact pair sitting in my spares bin now. Because the right one developed a weird sticky scrape that started driving me mad. I upgraded them to the actually XT pair. I paid way too much for my set because I wanted all shiny instead of the black bodied version Riv had in stock at the time.
I also got the shiny DXR levers from Riv. They’ve been exceptional.
Thanks, Whitney! I had a feeling I'd messed that up but didn't look hard enough at my purchase order records. Sounds like you're well acquainted with all form of Shimano levers :)
I love the LX - BL-M601 levers :)
oh YEAH, video is in Mono, true Vintage!
LOL hell yes
Some quality contents you have there ❤
Many thanks!
Looks sweet, nice build.
I appreciate it, Mike!
Great video! I have an MB-2 and I'm doing a similar build. Any idea which freewheels are compatible with my bike?
Thanks for sharing, it came out really nice.
Cheers!
Great work!!!
It looks a proper job 👍.
Thanks, Bob!
I love your vids man. Keep up the good work. God bless you more!
Thank you, Erwin, I appreciate it!
Beauty rims 😊
Gold anodizing for all
What is the sound in the back ground, is it the sea? Where is your workshop?
Great build Eric, I’m inspired! Did you have room for fenders with those 60’s?
Thanks Rick! I'm not sure, actually. The bike is off with my friend and I can't remember the clearance. We did have chain rub in the low/low. That could be solved with smaller tires and that might occasion fender room.
Did you have any problems with the tires because I have the grey mb3 and debating on getting the tire size 2.35
Yeah, actually have some chain rub on the tires in the low/low! The tires are Schwalbe Fat Franks, 26x2.35. They clear the frame fine, it's the chain line that's the problem. It would prob resolve with a smaller tire like a 2.15.
Hi Eric, great build as always. With the head badge have you thought about using a sticker design on the brass and then acid etching making the design stand proud of the badge?
Thank you!
Nope, haven't thought about acid etching. Could be cool for an intricate design or illustration on brass.
was that several seconds of kikagaku moyo? nice
There's a little section with some radio noise from Neu and maybe another with something from Ege Bamyasi but nothing from Kikagaku Moyo. The end sequence is King Gizz and the Wiz Liz
@@ericmarth looks like i'll be listening to ege bamyasi
@@eggplant9277 Enjoy!
I'm running the same handlebars and stem and can't stop them from slipping, what's the secret?
Hmm, not sure! I haven't had any trouble. Did you grease the clamp bolt? Bolts without grease don't hold torque.
Where'd the mixte vid go?
Love your videos bud, how can I find a pair of those Suntour power thumb shifters you like to use?
Thanks, Alex! A local bike co-op is a great place to look, if you have one. Otherwise there's eBay, Pink Bike and some other small shops that list used parts online. The price has been pretty high lately but if you're patient you can get a set for less than $50.
@@ericmarth Thanks bud - cant wait to see the next video
The only thing I would have done differently is strip that black paint off the fork and high polish it. Sick build.
That's a great idea and I wish I had done just that!
@@ericmarth you can do it. I beereeve in yew.
I use Shimano EM shifters on one of my bikes, they're much nicer than the matching EM brake levers, which are plastic with very thin bits of steel pressed into them for styling. You won't even find a picture of EM levers because they're that bad. The shifters are perfectly adequate though, so adequate in fact that Sunrace copied them in more recent years. I'm surprised yours make a ratcheting sound, mine most certainly don't.
Sorry to hear about those levers. I saved the EM shifters. A nice pair of Power Thumb Shifters are just awesome.
plz make more videos
Okay, then
@@ericmarth seriously, they're a joy to watch!
New bike build video coming soon?
I picked up a frame back in October and I'm slowly getting parts together!
Excellent Eric, can’t wait.
I have been trying to slowly build up all the exact components again for my triple XT touring bike as they’re getting hard to find now every thing seems to be going electronic.
Looking forward to your next video! Cheers for the reply.
Take care.
nice
Thanks mate!
what is the length of stem
Want to say it's a 12cm.
Hi Eric, pls make a new vid, even a short one, some jazz and autum nature, stuff like
All the best from Germany 🍻
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eric this is a documentary on cycling by a god of touring in french that might be of interest
'ncroyable périple à vélo au Tadjikistan avec l’aventurier Claude Marthaler''
Thanks so much for the recommendation!
Where do you get your hats?
Hi Alexander. The blue hat in this video is from Team Dream, it's a packable nylon cap.
I was like, "No way this guy hits that chain stay guard with the twin". And then he totally hit it up with twine.
Is it weird that twine gave me a rush?
Hmm, maybe that would register as weird to some but not here!
What tires?
Ah, these are Schwalbe Fat Franks, 26 x 2.35
@@ericmarth I like them well. On my Big Dummy. Have you trued Rene H?
Lucky Glen! Can I be your buddy?
Hell yeah, Rick!
u rock
You! Rock! And thanks
@@ericmarthI hope you are well?! Do you make a YT sabatical or is there a fantastic and hilarious timeconsuming project on the way? I hope so😅👍🥳🍻
Tops
Thanks a bunch!
Dont throw away that beautiful oem fork, they are fixable if you find the right framebuilder
Namaste
GIZZZZZZ
WIZZZZZ LIZZZZZ
Overpayed? Bro, you scored!
After the heartache of trying to track down a replacement fork and the frustration of discovering condition overall in slow motion... I'm afraid I can't be persuaded!
@@ericmarth nonsense, Bridgestone in any condition at that price is a find, be happy!
You have really good hair, stop wearing dad hats.
I am selling an entirely original BRIDGESTONE MB3 26" size S mountain bike.
Take it down and re-upload with mono-mixed audio before it gets too many views.
Your voice is 90% on the left speaker.
Aw, nuts, I uploaded with the voice over only in one channel! I'm going to let it ride and hope the community can endure. And hope those with a bit of grit can finesse those accessibility settings for a monophonic experience!
LMAO I thought this was ASMR or something.
Gotta get my working pair of earbuds.
first
And hopefully not last!