I ride a retro steel road bike which I have grown to love. Suntour SVX rear mech and Simplex front. Paid £20, Gave it a thorough clean, rebuilt/replaced several items over time and is a dream to ride now. At some point it has been repainted and totally forgot to ask the vendor what it is. Your uploads are an inspiration and the main reason for purchase
Ahhh and relax. What is it about these videos that is just pure therapy 🙂. It’s a joy to watch these wonderful old bikes being given a new lease of life with such attention to detail. The hub reassembly was a work of art in itself. It would never have been that good when it left the factory.
The reason is.. the service is worth more than the bike! Obviously without service the bike can't be used, and now this bike will get to be used, quite a nice commute bike
I find that it's these vintage bikes that are the most satisfying to watch them being brought back to life. I wouldn't hesitate to have a blast on that one....❤
Just found a very rusted Triumph of a similar style in buried in a field. Thanks for this video, I hope to get her rolling again and will have this on repeat!
The paint after a wash and shineup really pops. Nice. Rebuilding the wheels looked so rewarding. The feel of the bike after the rebuild will be so smoooooth....the glide on air feel.
Excellent job gentlemen. I particularly enjoy old bicycle repairs, you do it with such respect. I also wish you both a happy new yesr filled with interesting repairs and insightful advice
Watched loads of your videos and this is easily one of my favourites what a Stella job and even though it is done at a fast speed you learn so much. But what I do love about these videos it is the pure love a getting a bike back to its best whatever the type of bike it’s not all mega expensive latest tricked out machine that costs thousands of pounds. Absolutely brilliant as usual 😊
I think that's what I like too....he does so many different types/levels of bikes...some are dream bikes and some are just regular old bikes... but he gives the exact same love to every single bike
Fantastic service and restoration of a beautiful bike. Happy New Year Lee/Simon, and thanks for all the great videos this past year. Yours is the best channel on UA-cam. Different bikes, different stories, but the best service anywhere. All the best in 2024.
It makes me happy to see perfectly fine bikes being brought back to top form. Good for the owner, good for the environment and good for the shop. Done is less time than it would take to just service the headset bearings on an internal cabled bike or in the time it takes to bleed the brakes #bikesarenowstupid
Another fun video and very informative, i literally use your videos for a guide to maintain my bike , hope one day visit your shop just to say hello to the legends you are gentlemans
You've been busy over Christmas then ! I couldn't go near that bike with the spider's nests !! You'll be glad to know I got one of your big softy brushes for Christmas.
That’s awesome! We did talk about the fact a lot of people would be opening bikespeeds gifts for Christmas and it was a great thought. We did uncover a GIGANTIC false widow spider but swiftly threw it outside without turning on the camera 🧡
Dont understand the economics of this my friend but wow so so super good that these old pretty bikes are being put back on the road by your skills and effort 🎉
Top job as always. Looks fab, and excellent video editing as usual. I bought an old Peugeot ten speed for £10 on ebay, local pickup, when I was a penniless twenty something in Manchester about 2007. The paint was faded matt black, orange decals, top tibe parallel to the ground. Old school look. Loved it, but when the rear hub failed I was completely unable to source the correct tool for removing the rear block/freehub. My friend who worked in a bike shop told me all Peugeot's had this odd fitting at the back. I had to part with the bike as a result unfortunately.
Lovely job but as a wheel builder the idea of truing to tension takes the shine off an otherwise lovely job. The "true" wheel on the right still has a fairly significant left/right run out which can easily be fixed. It will mess up your nice graph a little bit but the wheel will run better. Manufacturing variances in rims mean that perfectly even tension on all spokes will almost never produce the straightest possible wheel. True the wheel, checking tension on a couple of spokes left and right occasionally to make sure the whole wheel isn't getting too tight or too loose. As long as you're in range and the wheel is straight you have the best possible wheel.
Wonderful job. I would have liked having the front brake on the left lever. Makes the cable flow even better. But thats just my taste. Looking forward to the next video
When you're replacing caged ball bearings in the headset with loose ball bearings, is there a specific number depending on the diameter, or just as many as needed to fill the cup
Loved this - a proper top-to-bottom restoration. You even disassembled the crankset; not something I see you do all that much. The seatpost clamp adjustment was just 👌 Happy Christmas Gents 👊
Beautiful job! Wish I had all the assets, skills and patience to do exactly the same, since I love old bikes! 19:00 and again at 20:30 the upper RD limiter screw could have used a little de-rusting or change to a new one, just a minor detail to pick up on. 😜
A good video guys, enjoyed the process even being a seasoned self taught bike techie and ultimately rider too. I had two Peugeots in my time, a Tri Athlon, I think, with 501 main tubes and previous to that a Simplex specced one in metallic deep red. Loved them the later being written off in a side on over the bonnet crash with a car that pulled out on me. Keep up the good work
We do a lot of older bikes in our shop as well, and for some reason... I find much more enjoyment out of doing them than most others. I noticed that the chainrings were also worn; did you not replace them as a cost savings to the owner? The bike looks great, thanks for sharing!
It would certainly do 90% of the same job but silicone is particularly known for its frictionless properties so it provides smoother “rubbing” of metal to metal🧡
You guys really do set the bench mark, simply perfection
Very very kind thank you🧡⚙️
I ride a retro steel road bike which I have grown to love. Suntour SVX rear mech and Simplex front. Paid £20, Gave it a thorough clean, rebuilt/replaced several items over time and is a dream to ride now. At some point it has been repainted and totally forgot to ask the vendor what it is. Your uploads are an inspiration and the main reason for purchase
Wow that’s a great story! Glad you enjoy all the videos and enjoy your bike!🧡
Ahhh and relax. What is it about these videos that is just pure therapy 🙂. It’s a joy to watch these wonderful old bikes being given a new lease of life with such attention to detail. The hub reassembly was a work of art in itself. It would never have been that good when it left the factory.
That’s very very kind thank you very much🧡
Wow! French guy here. I would love to own and ride that Peugeot Pulse. What a nice machine! Excellent job.
Thanks for the support again!🧡
Great to see a Peugeot saved from the skip!
Extremely well done! Don't know what I enjoy more, the mechanical refurbishing or the soothing voice over. Beautiful restoration.
Thanks for watching and supporting!🧡
I love watching these videos where you work on older bikes. My LBS doesn't want to work on older bikes. So when the time comes I have to do that work.
The reason is.. the service is worth more than the bike!
Obviously without service the bike can't be used, and now this bike will get to be used, quite a nice commute bike
@@aitorbleda8267 But if I want to pay they should not care how much bike is worth.
@@celestialemissary4934 Some bike shops simply don't have the older tools (or knowledge), they simply won't invest.
Yes there are many specialist and one off tools for the older stuff 🧡
Another bike saved and looking spiffy 😊. You guys are what gives professionals a good name.
Breath new life in an old Bike, awesome detail job, 90% of people don't need a new bike, just service the one they already have. 🚲🚲🚲
Exactly!🧡⚙️
Great one to end the year with. Thanks for all your content in 2023, looking forward to 2024. Thank you 👍🏻
Thanks very much for the support across every video!🧡
Makes my heart happy to see a beauty brought back from feeling sorry for itself, restored to former glory. Great service, thanks & merry Christmas
Thanks for all the kind support!🧡
Wow! You made a great bike even better! Looks superb. Credit to you guys.
Thanks for enjoying it!🧡
Extraordinary professionalism and attention to detail.
Very kind thank you!🧡
This is a work of love, this felt more like a resurrection than a restauration!
Thanks for the support!🧡
That must be so satisfying, great job.
Thanks very much!🧡
I find that it's these vintage bikes that are the most satisfying to watch them being brought back to life. I wouldn't hesitate to have a blast on that one....❤
We agree! Old is gold 🧡⚙️
Just found a very rusted Triumph of a similar style in buried in a field. Thanks for this video, I hope to get her rolling again and will have this on repeat!
Best of luck! Enjoy the process 🧡
Magnificent work guys
Thanks again🧡
The paint after a wash and shineup really pops. Nice.
Rebuilding the wheels looked so rewarding. The feel of the bike after the rebuild will be so smoooooth....the glide on air feel.
Nice and clicky hub!🧡
Crazy just realized your videos are a meditation for me !
Yes I do love steel bikes that helps !
Thanks for the kind words!🧡⚙️
That looked very satisfying! Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Very satisfying to watch and to listen too. Thank you once again to the team at Bikespeeds for explaining the process and sharing your passion.
Thanks for all your support across each video this year 🧡
I have this exact bike, I wasn't expecting to see it anywhere else since there is not really much info about it on the web. Nice job.
Just one we found on Facebook!🧡
Another fantastic rebuild of an old classic Peugeot road bike once again superb happy new year to all
Happy new year and thanks for your support!🧡
I have said it before, but still amazes me how those older components sparkle after a good washing.
They genuinely are incredibly manufactured 🧡
Excellent job gentlemen. I particularly enjoy old bicycle repairs, you do it with such respect. I also wish you both a happy new yesr filled with interesting repairs and insightful advice
Thanks very much for the support across all the videos this year!🧡
Watched loads of your videos and this is easily one of my favourites what a Stella job and even though it is done at a fast speed you learn so much. But what I do love about these videos it is the pure love a getting a bike back to its best whatever the type of bike it’s not all mega expensive latest tricked out machine that costs thousands of pounds. Absolutely brilliant as usual 😊
I think that's what I like too....he does so many different types/levels of bikes...some are dream bikes and some are just regular old bikes... but he gives the exact same love to every single bike
That is also an aspect we enjoy ourselves!🧡
what a great way of bringing an old bike back to life! love it
Thanks for watching!🧡⚙️
Impressed with the rear hub work, thank you.
Thanks again for enjoying the channel!🧡
Would love to see a video on all the different torque specs.
It's so cozy watching those restoration videos. What a great job!
Thanks for the support🧡
Wow, what an epic job. So many hours of work both on the bike and then editing for the video. Well done to you Lee and Simon 👍👏
Thanks from both of us 🧡⚙️
Absolutely , a beautiful restoration . Thanks. KB
Thank you very much!🧡
Best thing I've watched this Christmas!
Haha thanks very much🧡
Your skill level is cracking .... great job on bringing that old bike back to life
Thanks very very much!🧡
Fantastic service and restoration of a beautiful bike. Happy New Year Lee/Simon, and thanks for all the great videos this past year. Yours is the best channel on UA-cam. Different bikes, different stories, but the best service anywhere. All the best in 2024.
Very very kind thanks for the support across eve try single video 🧡
I love to see the full rebuild on the bicycle, great work....🎉🎉🎉 also great to see the steal and aluminum bicycles in the work shop .
Old is gold!🧡
It makes me happy to see perfectly fine bikes being brought back to top form. Good for the owner, good for the environment and good for the shop. Done is less time than it would take to just service the headset bearings on an internal cabled bike or in the time it takes to bleed the brakes #bikesarenowstupid
Agreed, agreed, agreed!🧡
Another fun video and very informative, i literally use your videos for a guide to maintain my bike , hope one day visit your shop just to say hello to the legends you are gentlemans
We’d love to see you!🧡
Epic job. Loved this one. Many thanks. Have a great new year!
Thank you again! We appreciate the support 🧡
The magic continues 👌
Thanks for the continuing support!🧡⚙️
Wow, made my day, absolutely brilliant, thanks
Thank you David!🧡⚙️
Another outstanding job! I’m going to be back over in Norfolk next month and am hoping to pop in to the shop to say hello.
Would love to see you if you did 🧡
Would it be better for you if I ordered some items from your website or buy from the shop?
Great video. Thanks for all the videos this year. Hope you have a great New Year and look forward to more content soon.
Thanks for the support across the year!🧡
You've been busy over Christmas then ! I couldn't go near that bike with the spider's nests !! You'll be glad to know I got one of your big softy brushes for Christmas.
That’s awesome! We did talk about the fact a lot of people would be opening bikespeeds gifts for Christmas and it was a great thought. We did uncover a GIGANTIC false widow spider but swiftly threw it outside without turning on the camera 🧡
Great job Love those chains ! Another bike back 😎
Thanks for all the support every week🧡
Great rebuild, thank you and if its the last video before 2024:
Great holidays and the best for 2024, cheers!
Thanks for the support this year 🧡
Merry Christmas! Lovely job once again.
Happy holidays! Thanks for the support 🧡
Love the old bike restorations. Not as excited at the newer bike restoration. lol.
We too love them!🧡
Wow , nice job 👍
Amazing transformation ❤
Thank you!🧡
What a beauty. Well done Bikespeeds. 👏👏
Thanks again stuart!🧡
I hope the bike receives more love now.
Hopefully!
Outstanding job as always guys, and loose ball bearings in the headset so old school yet so much better . Cheers
If nothing else it’s more satisfying!🧡
Dont understand the economics of this my friend but wow so so super good that these old pretty bikes are being put back on the road by your skills and effort 🎉
Thanks for the support🧡
One of your finest yet!
Thank you again for all the support this year 🧡
Great stuff! Hope you had a good Christmas 🎁
Thank you Barry!🧡⚙️
Superb finishing to that bike!
Thank you!🧡⚙️
another bikespeeds special. setting the standards
Thank you again!🧡
Nice to watch you at this restauration job
Thanks very much!🧡⚙️
Quality as always guys 👌
Thanks for all the support week in week out🧡
Great job again buddy 👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧
Thank you!🧡🇬🇧
Excellent videos as always,, 👍👍👍
Thank you for all the support🧡
Good vid. You should flash up the torque setting up in the video which would be nice 😊
Good work with the back wheel
Thanks very much!🧡
Beautiful job 😊
Thank you!🧡
Top job as always. Looks fab, and excellent video editing as usual.
I bought an old Peugeot ten speed for £10 on ebay, local pickup, when I was a penniless twenty something in Manchester about 2007. The paint was faded matt black, orange decals, top tibe parallel to the ground. Old school look. Loved it, but when the rear hub failed I was completely unable to source the correct tool for removing the rear block/freehub. My friend who worked in a bike shop told me all Peugeot's had this odd fitting at the back. I had to part with the bike as a result unfortunately.
It gave you a great story!🧡
Fantastic job 👍🏻
Thank you Tom! Great to see you in the comments again🧡
Lovely job but as a wheel builder the idea of truing to tension takes the shine off an otherwise lovely job. The "true" wheel on the right still has a fairly significant left/right run out which can easily be fixed. It will mess up your nice graph a little bit but the wheel will run better. Manufacturing variances in rims mean that perfectly even tension on all spokes will almost never produce the straightest possible wheel.
True the wheel, checking tension on a couple of spokes left and right occasionally to make sure the whole wheel isn't getting too tight or too loose. As long as you're in range and the wheel is straight you have the best possible wheel.
Wonderful job. I would have liked having the front brake on the left lever. Makes the cable flow even better. But thats just my taste. Looking forward to the next video
That was an other amazing video an amazing work so satisfying well done. 👏👏👏
Thank you again!🧡⚙️
Loved it guys, one of the best ones yet!
Thanks Fallington!🧡⚙️
What’s not to like about this vid. Cheers mate lovely job.
Very kind thank you!🧡
nice job
Thank you!!🧡⚙️
@@Bikespeeds happy new year!
When you're replacing caged ball bearings in the headset with loose ball bearings, is there a specific number depending on the diameter, or just as many as needed to fill the cup
Just as many as needed 🧡
A M A Z I N G !
Thank you!!🧡
Another great job
Thanks for all the support this year🧡
Pheonixly beautiful! What a reborn 😎 love that bike! I have one❤️
Hope you are having great Christmas holidays!
Awesome! Hopefully this one was special for you🧡
@@Bikespeeds What an honor! ☺️ All the best for 2024!
Amazing restoration!
Thank you Mike!🧡
Loved this - a proper top-to-bottom restoration. You even disassembled the crankset; not something I see you do all that much. The seatpost clamp adjustment was just 👌 Happy Christmas Gents 👊
Was fun to go to town on this one! Glad you enjoyed the extra effort 🧡
Lovely bike.
I think this your best one yet. Truly rescued it from the scrap pile though I think your bill will be more than a bike like this is worth
Glad you enjoyed it!🧡
Happy Holidays Simon and Lee. Love the restorations that you do to bring new life into these cool older bikes.
Beautiful
Happy holidays from both of us 🧡
Wow 🎉👏👏👏 another phenomenal job and a Happy Christmas and New Year to you both. Thanks for continued and amazing content 🎉
Happy holidays from us both and thanks for the support on every single video!🧡⚙️
Another stunning restoration. Great work guys on the work, but also a great video 😎🇫🇮
Thanks from the both of us for the support🧡
Beautiful job! Wish I had all the assets, skills and patience to do exactly the same, since I love old bikes! 19:00 and again at 20:30 the upper RD limiter screw could have used a little de-rusting or change to a new one, just a minor detail to pick up on. 😜
First! Happy holidays Bikespeeds family! 🥳🦌🎅🏼🎄
Thanks very much Karlos we appreciate all your support 🧡⚙️
Another enjoyable video - thanks
Thanks for watching it!🧡
Epic. Great job as usual
Thanks Greg we appreciate the support 🧡
a Christmas miracle
A good video guys, enjoyed the process even being a seasoned self taught bike techie and ultimately rider too. I had two Peugeots in my time, a Tri Athlon, I think, with 501 main tubes and previous to that a Simplex specced one in metallic deep red. Loved them the later being written off in a side on over the bonnet crash with a car that pulled out on me. Keep up the good work
Sorry to hear about the crash! Glad this video was up your street🧡
What is the stuff you use to wash all the pieces in the bowl? It comes out looking amazing
It's an ultrasonic cleaner with a degreaser.
Very nice
We do a lot of older bikes in our shop as well, and for some reason... I find much more enjoyment out of doing them than most others. I noticed that the chainrings were also worn; did you not replace them as a cost savings to the owner? The bike looks great, thanks for sharing!
We share your sentiment on the old bikes. There’s plenty of tolerance on these and the chain sat well on it so we opted to leave it as is🧡
Great job on a difficult project. It might be a 2000 or 2001 model. Aluminium with megatubes was popular at that time with the lightest frames.
Thanks!🧡
I'm also restoring a Peugeot right now and was just wondering how you figure out what the torque spec is for some parts. Amazing video!
They are all pretty general numbers, google what component you need to know and it will be almost always right 🧡
Perfec ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi, nice video. can you name the tool you use for opening the freewheel of the rear hub? Thanks. Keep on detailing!
Why the silicone grease on the brake sliders in particular? Would the premium grease work just as effectively?
It would certainly do 90% of the same job but silicone is particularly known for its frictionless properties so it provides smoother “rubbing” of metal to metal🧡
What tool do you use for the body? Makes it look easy