I usually don't comment on videos. It's not my thing, really. But recently, ive been getting more and more excited for your videos. Just something about the aesthetic of the talking, and the silence during the building process, makes it just nice to watch. Your videos have been inspiring me to go out and pull apart my old bikes, to try and breathe new life into them. So I'm set for the next 20 minutes, thank you for what you do from the UK
I have an 80s Ritchey Enduro that's been hanging in storage for many years. You've just inspired me to get it out and into condition again to ride. Thank you.
This video is one of the reason why i am so excited to rebuild and restore the bike of my grandfather that is sitting for about 20years at the back of his house. Thank you old shovel for inspiring me 🙏🙏❤️😊
Looking at your comment,I had an idea pop up in my head.I am now thinking of the the feasibility of restoring a cheap mountain bike that my dad had purchased for his own use about 15 or so years ago(the bike had cost him SGD 99 at the time,so you can see why I said cheap).Perhaps get rid of the paint and rust,then lacquer the raw frame after a few touch-ups.Install a pair of Shimano V-brakes with matching levers,a Suntour 7-speed corncob cassette (my idea is to rebuild it as a commuter),Suntour derailleur and matching thumbie shifter,and some other bits.Hopefully both our dreams come to fruition.
I have an 87 Ritchey timber comp and it had the roller cam rear brake which are awesome.........for catching great big piles of mud. Have plans to build that up as a gravel bike.
It is highly appreciated that you share your video. Every time I see it, I really enjoy the delicacy and love put in every step, in every detail! It really is a real pleasure!
First thing I look at on a bike is the rear dropouts. That tells me a lot about the quality of the frame. Little details like brazed on cable guides. If I’d not known this was a Ritchey, those lovely rear dropouts would have told me quality frame. I was taken aback by the rear brakes. As many bikes I’ve seen, I’ve never noticed/seen brakes mounted on the chain stay such as this. It was a pleasure to watch this wonderful build/resto. You brought life back to a classic.
I'm not qualified to critique how you build a bike, so I will not do that. But I will nod to the love you have to these instruments. You are speaking from the heart of so many bike lovers, and that is something I admire. I wish you many awesome miles.
Another fantastic build and restoration. I love the calm, deliberate aesthetic of your videos, thank you for making them. It seems like myself and many others watching have been inspired to restore those old bikes we've got lying around. Can't wait to take apart my old hardtail MTB!
I can see why it’s your favorite, those Paul components are beautiful, they definitely match the quality of the build and the effort and passion you put into this bike, yet another work of art. I have to say this is my favorite out of your builds as well, it’s definitely a beautiful bike, much respect.
this video kind of heart warming. the way you talking about this bike its like meaning something huge for you, nice to watch this vid. im made my own bike, my own design, my own effort, from cutting the steel tube, welding the frame, starting from zero, one part after the other, some mistakes, its make me happier cuz my bike isnt like the other bike. that something i can proud off.
I know this is an old video but I'm just going through some of your past rebuilds and wanted to say how awesome this bike is! I love those brakes, they look so cool.
I have a Hite-Rite on my 1989 Ritchey Ascent Comp, too. The seat tube is a bit too rough now for the post to slide down very easily, but it works as a good saddle theft deterrent, and it looks really cool. I ride my Ritchey hundreds of kilometres per year. Only the original XT thumbshifters and seat quick release remain on the bike, all other parts wore out. I'm curious about those Paul brakes, as I rebuilt my bike a few years ago and put some 'new' old cantis on there but they were terrible. Running Avid v-brakes now. Yours looks nice, apart from the stem, which isn't to my taste. Those U-brakes were funky, but didn't cut it in the UK mud, to be honest.
Why does it seem that everything was better in the 80s and 90s...lol. There definitely is a freedom in riding a good bike...no doubt. It's such a win/win mode of transportation. Keeps you in shape while putting no pollution in the environment. There should be bike paths throughout every city that connects all parts.
i like how you calmly said, contacted Paul, got some pulls....dude those pulls are worth more than the entire setup by far, whats next are you going to pull out your alligator fade Klein with cook bros crank! awesome job, keep it up!!!
I had one of those. It was stolen back in 87 , 88 from the house at 780 Riverside Drive. Never to be seen again but I worked for Rocky Mountain Cycles at that time and had access to many cool rides. Good to see someone taking time to spruce up one of my familiars from the days of yonder.
The great thing about your videos is not just the ethos of recycle & re-use, or the beautifully relaxed style of editing, music & commentary but that you showcase just how fantastic a design bicycles really are. It's been around for over 100 years yet hasn't really changed much at all. Simple engineering at it's very best. Well done on another great video and what a cracking bike & paint job!!
Because of this channel I decided to pick up a 2000-01 Marin palisades trail. I’ve fixed it all up and I love it! Did everything but paint as it’s just clearcoat. Reminds of when I was younger and saw these bikes at shops
This is an absolute work of art, love so much that you have so much sentimental connection to this bike and rebuilt it with such reverence for original styling
I'm rebuilding my bike too. I hoped for some good hints how to replace old parts. I waited until 13:20 just to realize I have to reuse my old rear brakes again 🙃
I'm passionate about bicycles and I'm fascinated by your work! You show us that these machines from thirty years ago are still so beautiful and elegant. In my opinion, much more than today's bikes. Congratulations and thank you from Brazil!
Such an exciting Episode again! But in my eyes this is by far the most impressiv one😍 When you talked about this feeling ,in the beginnig, i thougt you read my mind because i know this feelig soo good! I have a kona cinder cone,my father bought back in the 90's and gave it to me last year, and restored it, influencend by your channel! I looked up some great parts i like and when i rode it for the first time it was such an awsome feeling! And riding this bike and spending time on it helped me through a hard time! This will be my favorite episode by far because of: an awsome talk a great sortiment of parts the information that you will maybe do some tutorials a great bike and how it came out Thank you soo much oldshovel!❤ Stay healthy you all Greets from Germany✌
I admire people who can do this type of work, I have a early 70s Raleigh Royale that was creaking and was thinking of trading it, my pal said I can sort it for you, he did a great job, every time I go out on it I get comments and have had enthusiasts ask about taking photos.
Oh wow ... I didn’t want to watch the whole thing, I just wanted to see what you did to this great old bike. You got me when you scrapped off the Ritchey decals ... SACRILEGE! LOL! I watch it twice ... great job. I own a 1987 Fat Chance Wicket that I bought new in the Haight/Ashbury of San Francisco and a date bike the next year and that was an affordable but not cheap MB-2 Comp. I still have them both and the woman that rode it. Your video has inspired me to do what you just did, but I don’t know about the wheel build ... that is tough to do right. Those two bikes have holy grail status because they have competed against Tom, Gary, Otis, Joe and Jacquie Phelan. Thanks man for the motivation!
I love your channel so much love your soothing voice. Great content. Greetings from sLOVEnia east europe 🇸🇮👍 it's funny i understand everything but when it comes to write down what I want to say I'm lost hehehe so sorry for my mistakes stay awesome and stay healthy and stay at home so we can soon go outside best wishes
I just stumbled upon this video and you channel for the first time. I've found myself riding regularly for the first time in decades recently (a silver lining to sheltering-in-place for 10+weeks), and have begun looking at some videos regarding modernizing old school bikes. This video was so inspiring, and largely suited my ideas about rebuilding my 1991 Fat City Yo Eddy that's still sporting most of the components I originally built it up with. I'd like to modernize it in some ways, but only in the service of making is a simpler ride. The true joy I experience riding this bike is qualitatively different from (also joyful) suspension bikes; it's the pure riding experience that a beautifully-crafted rigid steel frame designed by intuition and experience (rather than finite element analysis) provides us. A quality less and less common in our increasingly complicated, media- and technology-rich world. Anyway, the narrative content of your video explicitly resonate with that sentiment. Furthermore, they style of yourvideomaking seems to as well. Your measured use of narrative, music and editing brings a focus to the bike itself and the act of building and even riding, while not depicted. It has a meditative quality that perhaps reflects a reverence of the process of building, the product and the act of riding. It's helped to remind me of some long dormant love of bikes and cycling. Its refreshing and inspiring. Thank you for making this video. I am looking forward to watching more. PS: too bad there was nothing you could do with those chainstay-mounted U-brakes. Heavy, mushy feeling and prone to massive mud clods. Probably the worst mountain bike technology trend to come out of that era (with the possible exception of Biopace). Fortunately, one of the shortest lived.
When I was a kid I used to dream I could hold a super computer in my hand and talk to people that were the other side of the world. I didn't realise how tame itd be.
I've just spent a load of cash on my home bike workshop and this video has confirmed my excellent choice! Thanks for posting this, a fresh change from all those useful but often quite dull bike build videos out there in youtubeland
Love it ,I just dug out my old giant terrago and gt avalanche from the mid 90s both pre suspension aka gravel bikes, lol cleaned and greased them up ,new tyres ride like new ,gave them to my daughter and her boyfriend great to see them in use again, steel is real,I just treated myself to an orange p7
@@igehring I figure it enables you to correctly *re-adjust your seat height* on the fly (whilst riding without needing to actually stop and have a look): You set your ride height and clamp both bolts. Want to drop your saddle you just open the lower one _(quick release lever!)_ and slam it using your body weight, then clamp it shut. All it takes to re-adjust is standing up on the saddle, unclamp the lower QR and the spring _automatically_ pops it up to the height you've set earlier. No need to stop riding to take measurements! Correct?!
One has to be, in spirit at least, a Renaissance man: to rebel against the nay sayers, to dream and to bring the castles down. Start on the small and grow from there. I’m replacing the tires on my Cannondale M400 today. It is nothing but the next step will be made after the first one! Cheers from Costa Rica!
Beautiful Ritchey rebuild! I really like the graduated blue and red color scheme. You did a great job on this bike! I feel like I am flying every time I ride my Ritchey Ultra. It has something to do with the balance and weight of 26 lbs. The bike gives you a secure feeling that you are in totally in control. It is effortless to peddle forward and your leg muscles want to make it fly as fast as it will carry you. In the spring, I replaced my worn out Ritchey SpeedMax 26x2.1 tires with Continental CrossKings 26x2.2 front and back. I find the slightly wider tire cushions the bumps nicely. On pavement, the more aggressive tread pattern is a bit squirmy during corners, so it is necessary to reduce speed a little before I lean into the turn, but going in straight lines, which I do 95 percent of the time, they are great. Off-road is where they perform magnificently, cornering isn't an issue, speed and traction is amazing!
@oldshovel, thanks from the bottom of my heart, my Dad had a Ritchey, amongst many wonderful bikes he owned, road bikes, Romani, Battaglin, Dacordi, Pinarello, another mountain by a long lost company called off road, I belive they also made suspension handlebar stems, and the Dacordi had a campagnolo delta groupset, it was beautiful, a true work of art, anyway I'm rambling, suffice to say this made strangely shed a tear, I would give anything to ride my bike with him again, I miss him on the oddest moments, thank u for reminding me of his bikes, and my Dad,
I just ordered a trek marin 29er frame that I will be building up. I use vittoria/geax 29x2.2 for my builds. I like watching people build bikes. It makes me feel better that I'm not the only one that does.
Why do some people think that paint is not important? Paint is the BIG THING. It is ridiculous to take all that time and patience to restore a bike to ending up painting in such a childish homemade spraycrap way. Love your restoration videos, but this has to be said.
Thank you sharing this video of your 80’s bike! I too still have bikes from my teenage years (Ridgeback Madison; Tange 5 frame) that still runs so well. Cheers! ✌️
I started rebuilding my GF not as old yours but it means so much to me to be able to ride it like I use to I almost have it ridable again but I wanna strip it all down and paint it all new again its 80 percent new right now. Love your videos
What a great video- I have a Bridgestone MB1 with XT thumb shifters and cantilever brakes. My MB2 was stolen back in 1990 and I found the MB1 on Craigslist and like your Ascent, it is a favorite of mine. It handles all of the trails in the Bay Area, not as fast of course but still fun and challenging. Great video.
The Caad3 Cannondale f1000 I'm doing up now has a beautiful Black to silver to white fade.. original paintwork too in great condition for 20 years old.. can't wait to get it on the hills.
Beautiful. I have a Trek Mountain Track 820 I can't wait to rebuild. I love the look of new tech fat tires on old school skinny steel tubed bikes. Great build. Keep gettin' those smiles for miles.
I use the Ritchey Logic pedals too, found them new at a bicycle shop and he let them go for $25.00 and they work amazingly, I built up a 2011 Ridley X-Fire full carbon bike that I found at a pawn shop for $400.00 and she is the best bike I have ever ridden…..Great job on the rebuild, she looks wonderful….Rob K
Nice to rebuild an old bike with new components. Changed the components on my (not new) bike. Rides better than before, but with the same old magic!! I also used spray bike paint (more affordable than having a 'professional' doing it). Built my own wheels....you can't beat it!! But, also nice to have a 'lil bling on it from time to time. It's the only bike I have now, but if I had more bikes (like I used to), this would still be my go-to bike 🚲
Out of all the bikes you've done, and you've done some amazing builds, I really like this build. I had a simular Ritchey bike and I loved that bike and it's been hard to find another Ritchey frame to rebuild what I had. So, it's really cool to see you build this. I'm living vicariously through your builds....thank you.
I've been sub'd for a few months, but just stumbled upon your Ritchey videos after having found a really, really gently used 86 Ascent. The original paint needed little more than a light polish and I stopped it apart to regrease the BB/headset and clean the components. It has flippin' Dura Ace hubs and those were smooth as the day they left the factory, so why mess with a good thing? It is a thing of beauty and I wish it was my size. It even has the original tires still with the mold release wax. Other than being switched to indexed shifting with first-gen XT SIS shifters and rear derailleur, it's like the catalog listing. Still, an incredibly period correct machine. Such a treat to get to hold one of these in my hands.
Superb! Im a bike mech from India and do a lot of vintage bikes. Love your work! A suggestion, use some teflon housing on the cable guide under the bb, the gear will shift with reduced friction and cables wont eat the bb too.
Love your channel. Have also restored an Estwing hammer and Axe. Recently got a Ciocc Road frame ,Columbus SL from a dealer in Milan,never used and made 1999-2000. Built Campag Record 11 speed and Campag Neutron Ultra wheels. Love the ride. Hadn’t ridden steel since 1980’s. Plus the only bike I regret selling was my Pink Cannondale I bought in 1985...the exact same bike you restored with Roller Cam brakes. Few years ago bought an old Beast of the East frame,Resprayed it and built it with 1990’s components.....
I have an old Peugeot Orient Express mountain bike that I love. It had some old tires on it but unfortunately one had some sidewall bulge so I had to replace them. The ride just is t the same now. It’s amazing how much tires can completely change the ride of the bike. Now I’m on the hunt for a new old stock of the tire or something new that may ride the same.
love the description of first ride. took me back to my Timber Comp. poor bike wasnt built for tropics, it rusted outside and finally through the top tube
You have a passion for bike building and as art is subjective this is art. The almost wistful memories attached to this Ritchey bordered on poetry. You have real skill and an eye for restoration. Beautiful work👍
Beautiful restore and build my mountain bike ride is a old Raleigh made hear in the uk iv had it now 30 or so years and covered a lot of miles there is something special about steel frame bikes yes heavy some of them but it realy takes you back to the day.. great vid buddy.
This is your best build to date. Amazing! I have one of those derailleur hanger extender thingys and it works great on my modern bike to extend the Shimano derailleur from 11-40t. Those hubs, brakes and cranks are amazing. Keeping everything old school while simplifying to 1x.
I usually don't comment on videos. It's not my thing, really. But recently, ive been getting more and more excited for your videos. Just something about the aesthetic of the talking, and the silence during the building process, makes it just nice to watch. Your videos have been inspiring me to go out and pull apart my old bikes, to try and breathe new life into them. So I'm set for the next 20 minutes, thank you for what you do from the UK
That’s awesome Connar. Thanks for watching 😁
connar wright I know you mean ..it’s peaceful and relaxing
Clap clap clap clap....
Saqq
What a nice thing to say and how apt.
I have an 80s Ritchey Enduro that's been hanging in storage for many years. You've just inspired me to get it out and into condition again to ride. Thank you.
This video is one of the reason why i am so excited to rebuild and restore the bike of my grandfather that is sitting for about 20years at the back of his house. Thank you old shovel for inspiring me 🙏🙏❤️😊
Awesome
Lol 😂
@A Magnificent Cunt nahh.. Its too much for old shovel.. Its my granpa's bike so I would like to rebuild or restore it on my own.. 😊😊
Agree....i love the restoration process...
Looking at your comment,I had an idea pop up in my head.I am now thinking of the the feasibility of restoring a cheap mountain bike that my dad had purchased for his own use about 15 or so years ago(the bike had cost him SGD 99 at the time,so you can see why I said cheap).Perhaps get rid of the paint and rust,then lacquer the raw frame after a few touch-ups.Install a pair of Shimano V-brakes with matching levers,a Suntour 7-speed corncob cassette (my idea is to rebuild it as a commuter),Suntour derailleur and matching thumbie shifter,and some other bits.Hopefully both our dreams come to fruition.
I have an 87 Ritchey timber comp and it had the roller cam rear brake which are awesome.........for catching great big piles of mud. Have plans to build that up as a gravel bike.
It is highly appreciated that you share your video. Every time I see it, I really enjoy the delicacy and love put in every step, in every detail! It really is a real pleasure!
Awesome thanks
Today I polished my 1995 AMP Research B4 to a shiny aluminum finish! Just like the fuselage of the old American Airlines jets!
This is probably one of my most favorite of your restorations to date. What a timeless masterpiece this bike is.
Thanks 🙏
First thing I look at on a bike is the rear dropouts. That tells me a lot about the quality of the frame. Little details like brazed on cable guides. If I’d not known this was a Ritchey, those lovely rear dropouts would have told me quality frame. I was taken aback by the rear brakes. As many bikes I’ve seen, I’ve never noticed/seen brakes mounted on the chain stay such as this. It was a pleasure to watch this wonderful build/resto. You brought life back to a classic.
Weird mid 80s thing. U brakes were all the rage. Now you are limited to bmx parts, with no power.
I'm in the middle of restoring my 1999 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo. This video got me so psyched. Thanks
I'm not qualified to critique how you build a bike, so I will not do that. But I will nod to the love you have to these instruments. You are speaking from the heart of so many bike lovers, and that is something I admire. I wish you many awesome miles.
Another fantastic build and restoration. I love the calm, deliberate aesthetic of your videos, thank you for making them. It seems like myself and many others watching have been inspired to restore those old bikes we've got lying around. Can't wait to take apart my old hardtail MTB!
Awesome
Great video. thank you for sharing. There are some amazing old steel bikes. I had a Fat City buck shaver back in the day. The frame I miss the most.
I can see why it’s your favorite, those Paul components are beautiful, they definitely match the quality of the build and the effort and passion you put into this bike, yet another work of art. I have to say this is my favorite out of your builds as well, it’s definitely a beautiful bike, much respect.
Thanks 🙏
I have a 1994 giant yukon I found at a good will that was and still is in new condition with original rock shox that still rides like a beast.😎
If you have room in the bottom bracket shell cable guides, I’d suggest installing cable sheaths or liners in an effort to maintain the paint.
I'm agree with you. To protect the frame..
this video kind of heart warming.
the way you talking about this bike its like meaning something huge for you, nice to watch this vid.
im made my own bike, my own design, my own effort, from cutting the steel tube, welding the frame, starting from zero, one part after the other, some mistakes, its make me happier cuz my bike isnt like the other bike.
that something i can proud off.
This bike made someone happy in the 1980s and 30+ years later it's making someone happy again.
Me!
I know this is an old video but I'm just going through some of your past rebuilds and wanted to say how awesome this bike is! I love those brakes, they look so cool.
That can of green grease is the unsung hero of this channel
Best comment of the day. Awesome
Really loving the resto's! Great channel man
I have a Hite-Rite on my 1989 Ritchey Ascent Comp, too. The seat tube is a bit too rough now for the post to slide down very easily, but it works as a good saddle theft deterrent, and it looks really cool. I ride my Ritchey hundreds of kilometres per year. Only the original XT thumbshifters and seat quick release remain on the bike, all other parts wore out. I'm curious about those Paul brakes, as I rebuilt my bike a few years ago and put some 'new' old cantis on there but they were terrible. Running Avid v-brakes now. Yours looks nice, apart from the stem, which isn't to my taste. Those U-brakes were funky, but didn't cut it in the UK mud, to be honest.
Why does it seem that everything was better in the 80s and 90s...lol.
There definitely is a freedom in riding a good bike...no doubt. It's such a win/win mode of transportation. Keeps you in shape while putting no pollution in the environment. There should be bike paths throughout every city that connects all parts.
It's a sentimental thing. It really wasn't. It's just that we were all younger then and now idealised it.
@@impact0r someone with sense.
Thanks for sharing. What an amazing gift of restoration, could not stop watching.
i like how you calmly said, contacted Paul, got some pulls....dude those pulls are worth more than the entire setup by far, whats next are you going to pull out your alligator fade Klein with cook bros crank! awesome job, keep it up!!!
Excellent job. Congratulations. Greetings from Argentina. I've already subscribed.
Beautiful bike! Greetings from Poland! I love your movies, always inspire me.
Awesome thanks
I had one of those. It was stolen back in 87 , 88 from the house at 780 Riverside Drive. Never to be seen again but I worked for Rocky Mountain Cycles at that time and had access to many cool rides. Good to see someone taking time to spruce up one of my familiars from the days of yonder.
You have a very interesting, educational and thoroughly entertaining channel which I enjoy watching very much!
The great thing about your videos is not just the ethos of recycle & re-use, or the beautifully relaxed style of editing, music & commentary but that you showcase just how fantastic a design bicycles really are. It's been around for over 100 years yet hasn't really changed much at all. Simple engineering at it's very best. Well done on another great video and what a cracking bike & paint job!!
Beautiful bike! Great job! I really like 80s-90s bike's!
Thanks
I raced cross and Mtn bike races on my Ascent, I ended up giving it to my sister in Mazatlan, your video makes me want to get it back! Thanks!
Beautiful story telling. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks
Because of this channel I decided to pick up a 2000-01 Marin palisades trail. I’ve fixed it all up and I love it! Did everything but paint as it’s just clearcoat. Reminds of when I was younger and saw these bikes at shops
Awesome thanks
Very satisfying bike builds and restoration of yours. ☺️🤗
Old shovel I really enjoy watching your videos. The quality of these old Ritchey bikes are amazing.
Now, more than ever, thanks for the ~20 minutes of peace.
This is an absolute work of art, love so much that you have so much sentimental connection to this bike and rebuilt it with such reverence for original styling
oldshovel, this might sound weird but can you do bed time stories? Your voice is so relaxing and soothing.
NANI haha I always watch his video and feel relaxed. Will be a good idea if he tells bedtime stories
@@backuptimmy4124 you guys have
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this is a great video. lots of youtube creators and tutorial could learn a lot from this. excellently framed, well narrated, no music, nice.
Phenomenal !! Best vid yet for me and the finished product is outstanding !!
Well played OldShovel
Thanks
Wow. What an enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing.
I was hoping you’d do a disc conversion.... then I saw all Paul. Absolutely awesome build!
Great video. I've done similar work with my old Marin, Team Marin from early 90's. That old steel bike ride like dream.
I'm rebuilding my bike too. I hoped for some good hints how to replace old parts. I waited until 13:20 just to realize I have to reuse my old rear brakes again 🙃
I'm passionate about bicycles and I'm fascinated by your work! You show us that these machines from thirty years ago are still so beautiful and elegant. In my opinion, much more than today's bikes. Congratulations and thank you from Brazil!
Such an exciting Episode again! But in my eyes this is by far the most impressiv one😍
When you talked about this feeling ,in the beginnig, i thougt you read my mind because i know this feelig soo good! I have a kona cinder cone,my father bought back in the 90's and gave it to me last year, and restored it, influencend by your channel!
I looked up some great parts i like and when i rode it for the first time it was such an awsome feeling! And riding this bike and spending time on it helped me through a hard time!
This will be my favorite episode by far because of:
an awsome talk
a great sortiment of parts
the information that you will maybe do some tutorials
a great bike and how it came out
Thank you soo much oldshovel!❤
Stay healthy you all
Greets from Germany✌
Thanks Oskar for your kind words. Awesome to hear you restored an awesome 90’s Kona.
Thank you for this video. I have a '94 Ritchey P-22 that needs some TLC, and watching you deal with the headset and bottom bracket is very helpful.
..looks great, a first bike is one's first taste of mobile freedom..lol..good job. keep safe..
Thanks Bob
I admire people who can do this type of work, I have a early 70s Raleigh Royale that was creaking and was thinking of trading it, my pal said I can sort it for you, he did a great job, every time I go out on it I get comments and have had enthusiasts ask about taking photos.
I love these so much, keep them coming
Thanks
Oh wow ... I didn’t want to watch the whole thing, I just wanted to see what you did to this great old bike. You got me when you scrapped off the Ritchey decals ... SACRILEGE! LOL! I watch it twice ... great job. I own a 1987 Fat Chance Wicket that I bought new in the Haight/Ashbury of San Francisco and a date bike the next year and that was an affordable but not cheap MB-2 Comp. I still have them both and the woman that rode it. Your video has inspired me to do what you just did, but I don’t know about the wheel build ... that is tough to do right. Those two bikes have holy grail status because they have competed against Tom, Gary, Otis, Joe and Jacquie Phelan. Thanks man for the motivation!
I love your channel so much love your soothing voice. Great content. Greetings from sLOVEnia east europe 🇸🇮👍 it's funny i understand everything but when it comes to write down what I want to say I'm lost hehehe so sorry for my mistakes stay awesome and stay healthy and stay at home so we can soon go outside best wishes
I get it I speak French but rarely write it. 😂 thanks for watching!
I just stumbled upon this video and you channel for the first time. I've found myself riding regularly for the first time in decades recently (a silver lining to sheltering-in-place for 10+weeks), and have begun looking at some videos regarding modernizing old school bikes. This video was so inspiring, and largely suited my ideas about rebuilding my 1991 Fat City Yo Eddy that's still sporting most of the components I originally built it up with. I'd like to modernize it in some ways, but only in the service of making is a simpler ride.
The true joy I experience riding this bike is qualitatively different from (also joyful) suspension bikes; it's the pure riding experience that a beautifully-crafted rigid steel frame designed by intuition and experience (rather than finite element analysis) provides us. A quality less and less common in our increasingly complicated, media- and technology-rich world.
Anyway, the narrative content of your video explicitly resonate with that sentiment. Furthermore, they style of yourvideomaking seems to as well. Your measured use of narrative, music and editing brings a focus to the bike itself and the act of building and even riding, while not depicted. It has a meditative quality that perhaps reflects a reverence of the process of building, the product and the act of riding. It's helped to remind me of some long dormant love of bikes and cycling. Its refreshing and inspiring.
Thank you for making this video. I am looking forward to watching more.
PS: too bad there was nothing you could do with those chainstay-mounted U-brakes. Heavy, mushy feeling and prone to massive mud clods. Probably the worst mountain bike technology trend to come out of that era (with the possible exception of Biopace). Fortunately, one of the shortest lived.
When I was a kid I used to dream I could hold a super computer in my hand and talk to people that were the other side of the world. I didn't realise how tame itd be.
I've just spent a load of cash on my home bike workshop and this video has confirmed my excellent choice! Thanks for posting this, a fresh change from all those useful but often quite dull bike build videos out there in youtubeland
Love the Office Space reference.
Love it ,I just dug out my old giant terrago and gt avalanche from the mid 90s both pre suspension aka gravel bikes, lol cleaned and greased them up ,new tyres ride like new ,gave them to my daughter and her boyfriend great to see them in use again, steel is real,I just treated myself to an orange p7
I've never seen that sort of dropper post before.
@sal-man I'm surprised they would have even thought of that back then.
Totally is. I believe it’s from his son that I bought them from on eBay selling their old stock.
Does that spring any kind of job? Confess I didnt understand it’s utility
@Inner Worlds yes, you very much are right in saying that.
@@igehring I figure it enables you to correctly *re-adjust your seat height* on the fly (whilst riding without needing to actually stop and have a look):
You set your ride height and clamp both bolts.
Want to drop your saddle you just open the lower one _(quick release lever!)_ and slam it using your body weight, then clamp it shut. All it takes to re-adjust is standing up on the saddle, unclamp the lower QR and the spring _automatically_ pops it up to the height you've set earlier.
No need to stop riding to take measurements!
Correct?!
Those components are pretty sweet. Beautiful build!
Paul are brilliant aren't they?
“As a kid I used to have dreams” Me too, buddy. Me too...
I like it! Very very nice!
🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 thanks for sharing
“As a kid I used to have dreams...”
didn't we all.... :(
I still have... it's not a crime 😉
One has to be, in spirit at least, a Renaissance man: to rebel against the nay sayers, to dream and to bring the castles down. Start on the small and grow from there. I’m replacing the tires on my Cannondale M400 today. It is nothing but the next step will be made after the first one! Cheers from Costa Rica!
Beautiful Ritchey rebuild! I really like the graduated blue and red color scheme. You did a great job on this bike! I feel like I am flying every time I ride my Ritchey Ultra. It has something to do with the balance and weight of 26 lbs. The bike gives you a secure feeling that you are in totally in control. It is effortless to peddle forward and your leg muscles want to make it fly as fast as it will carry you. In the spring, I replaced my worn out Ritchey SpeedMax 26x2.1 tires with Continental CrossKings 26x2.2 front and back. I find the slightly wider tire cushions the bumps nicely. On pavement, the more aggressive tread pattern is a bit squirmy during corners, so it is necessary to reduce speed a little before I lean into the turn, but going in straight lines, which I do 95 percent of the time, they are great. Off-road is where they perform magnificently, cornering isn't an issue, speed and traction is amazing!
I’m building a 04 Kona stinky
Love that bike.
almost finished my 06 stinky! theyre fun!
Bikes are already built... We're putting them together. ... for the most part ..little humor now
Kona’s are awesome
@oldshovel, thanks from the bottom of my heart, my Dad had a Ritchey, amongst many wonderful bikes he owned, road bikes, Romani, Battaglin, Dacordi, Pinarello, another mountain by a long lost company called off road, I belive they also made suspension handlebar stems, and the Dacordi had a campagnolo delta groupset, it was beautiful, a true work of art, anyway I'm rambling, suffice to say this made strangely shed a tear, I would give anything to ride my bike with him again, I miss him on the oddest moments, thank u for reminding me of his bikes, and my Dad,
Thanks for sharing your story.
No way that rear brake cable runs through that guide without some kind of chaff guard
13:40 yea ... _°cringeworthy°_ ... guess that's what they did back in the day.
It's interesting. Kinda makes the frame more 'disposable' but it clearly lasts.
I just ordered a trek marin 29er frame that I will be building up. I use vittoria/geax 29x2.2 for my builds. I like watching people build bikes. It makes me feel better that I'm not the only one that does.
Will you restore my bike?
For you Ben yes. Send it to me via Western Union 😂
oldshovel ☺️☺️
Thank you for doing this bike right. It was a pleasure to watch!
Why do some people think that paint is not important? Paint is the BIG THING. It is ridiculous to take all that time and patience to restore a bike to ending up painting in such a childish homemade spraycrap way. Love your restoration videos, but this has to be said.
What are you saying, that spray cans dont have a nice finish and you cant get a professional paintjob with them?
Nice videos! Enough dealing with snooty rude bike shops that don’t want to help or listen to their customers! I’ll build it myself! Thanks man!
Thank you sharing this video of your 80’s bike!
I too still have bikes from my teenage years (Ridgeback Madison; Tange 5 frame) that still runs so well.
Cheers! ✌️
I started rebuilding my GF not as old yours but it means so much to me to be able to ride it like I use to I almost have it ridable again but I wanna strip it all down and paint it all new again its 80 percent new right now. Love your videos
Awesome thanks
What a great video- I have a Bridgestone MB1 with XT thumb shifters and cantilever brakes.
My MB2 was stolen back in 1990 and I found the MB1 on Craigslist and like your Ascent, it is a favorite of mine.
It handles all of the trails in the Bay Area, not as fast of course but still fun and challenging.
Great video.
The Caad3 Cannondale f1000 I'm doing up now has a beautiful Black to silver to white fade.. original paintwork too in great condition for 20 years old.. can't wait to get it on the hills.
Beautiful. I have a Trek Mountain Track 820 I can't wait to rebuild. I love the look of new tech fat tires on old school skinny steel tubed bikes. Great build. Keep gettin' those smiles for miles.
Awesome awesome awesomeness
@@oldshovel 👍
Perfect restauration mate.Very nice mountunbike.
Best regards from Croatia.
Thanks 🙏
How much you can learn from a 20 min video and have a mindfulness session at the same time. Really great and thanks for sharing.
Awesome. When old bike looks better than modern. Piece of Art ! 😊
I use the Ritchey Logic pedals too, found them new at a bicycle shop and he let them go for $25.00 and they work amazingly, I built up a 2011 Ridley X-Fire full carbon bike that I found at a pawn shop for $400.00 and she is the best bike I have ever ridden…..Great job on the rebuild, she looks wonderful….Rob K
Nice to rebuild an old bike with new components. Changed the components on my (not new) bike. Rides better than before, but with the same old magic!! I also used spray bike paint (more affordable than having a 'professional' doing it). Built my own wheels....you can't beat it!! But, also nice to have a 'lil bling on it from time to time. It's the only bike I have now, but if I had more bikes (like I used to), this would still be my go-to bike 🚲
Dear Friend. You are inspiring people all over the world with your rebuilds. Best regards and admiration from South Africa.
Thanks
Time and effort well spent. It’s always wonderful to see something old, be given a new lease of life. 👍🏼
Out of all the bikes you've done, and you've done some amazing builds, I really like this build. I had a simular Ritchey bike and I loved that bike and it's been hard to find another Ritchey frame to rebuild what I had. So, it's really cool to see you build this. I'm living vicariously through your builds....thank you.
I have a modern Ritchey Outback for my professional training, I love this bike absolutely...never want miss.
I've been sub'd for a few months, but just stumbled upon your Ritchey videos after having found a really, really gently used 86 Ascent. The original paint needed little more than a light polish and I stopped it apart to regrease the BB/headset and clean the components. It has flippin' Dura Ace hubs and those were smooth as the day they left the factory, so why mess with a good thing? It is a thing of beauty and I wish it was my size. It even has the original tires still with the mold release wax. Other than being switched to indexed shifting with first-gen XT SIS shifters and rear derailleur, it's like the catalog listing. Still, an incredibly period correct machine. Such a treat to get to hold one of these in my hands.
you missed out the ritchey chainstay protector. It was a pleasure following your rebuild.
Rehabbing a new to me 90's Bridgestone MB2... Very excited, especially after this...
Bravo! Amazing video. Really beautiful build. Not only is the bike art, the way you present in the video is art too. Great work.
Superb!
Im a bike mech from India and do a lot of vintage bikes. Love your work!
A suggestion, use some teflon housing on the cable guide under the bb, the gear will shift with reduced friction and cables wont eat the bb too.
The polished paul components are so nice . You definitely captured that 80s look with that paint job . Beautiful bike thanks old shovel
Thanks 🙏
Gotta love these old bikes. I got an old diamondback that i'm inspired to do this too now. Thanks
Awesome
A fine job sir.
Thanks
Love your channel. Have also restored an Estwing hammer and Axe. Recently got a Ciocc Road frame ,Columbus SL from a dealer in Milan,never used and made 1999-2000. Built Campag Record 11 speed and Campag Neutron Ultra wheels. Love the ride. Hadn’t ridden steel since 1980’s. Plus the only bike I regret selling was my Pink Cannondale I bought in 1985...the exact same bike you restored with Roller Cam brakes. Few years ago bought an old Beast of the East frame,Resprayed it and built it with 1990’s components.....
Awesome
Paul components representing the 530.....great looking build. A piece of art.
I have an old Peugeot Orient Express mountain bike that I love. It had some old tires on it but unfortunately one had some sidewall bulge so I had to replace them. The ride just is t the same now. It’s amazing how much tires can completely change the ride of the bike. Now I’m on the hunt for a new old stock of the tire or something new that may ride the same.
love the description of first ride. took me back to my Timber Comp. poor bike wasnt built for tropics, it rusted outside and finally through the top tube
You have a passion for bike building and as art is subjective this is art. The almost wistful memories attached to this Ritchey bordered on poetry.
You have real skill and an eye for restoration. Beautiful work👍
Beautiful restore and build my mountain bike ride is a old Raleigh made hear in the uk iv had it now 30 or so years and covered a lot of miles there is something special about steel frame bikes yes heavy some of them but it realy takes you back to the day.. great vid buddy.
This is your best build to date. Amazing! I have one of those derailleur hanger extender thingys and it works great on my modern bike to extend the Shimano derailleur from 11-40t. Those hubs, brakes and cranks are amazing. Keeping everything old school while simplifying to 1x.
Awesome video! Nice words and music.