You’re my hero - nice mellow approach to it all. I like that bolt you dropped through the rear brake bridge to the. receive the caliper brake. What is it called so I can scour the internet to find one? Thanks. Also, where is this swap meet you find everything? Be cool.
Thank you! I don't know what it's called but the part I used to mount the brakes is the part of a Cantilever style brake that holds the brake pad. I've just accumulated a few somehow over the years. Here's a video that explains it a little... ua-cam.com/video/BSBfrmVtofU/v-deo.htmlsi=5CC5bRfGqb_TUW7v The swapmeet is in Haysville, KS which is right outside Wichita. Thanks for watching.
Your videos/builds are contagious. Should not have watched this video as it has me itching for another build, but wait I have not even completed my first.
The ones I ended up going with are Geax Booze. I really like those red/cream tires though and need to find a build to use them on. Thanks for watching.
Another Rad build Randy. That front rim looked like a schwinn hence the stupid tire issue. I still fight this between my schwinn parts stash and my regular stuff. Keep crankin! 🤙
We don't ride anywhere near the same style of bikes, but it always amazes me what you do with what all you have. Makes me think sometimes, maybe I've spent too much on my bikes. Lol Another great video, Randy! I hope it rides as well as it looks! As always, take care you two and have a great week!
I'm really glad you find these builds interesting despite not being what you would ride. I like to think I don't spend much on bikes but if I were to really tally up the costs I could probably own a fleet of nice bikes. It's really for the enjoyment of thinkering with them though and that's worth something. Thanks John.
Great vid old fruit but I was feeling your pain, those man sniffles can really take it out of a guy, to say nothing of messing with your head. Good work soldiering on despite adversity. We like da bike 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
This seems parallel to what ive been fighting trying to get a 7 speed mountain bike rear wheel to my kent cruiser klunker. Ive got to look for a new chain. Chain/sprocket binding on cassette locking up the rear wheel. Maybe get more time today to study it better.
For me it's all trial and error. I'm not real good at knowing what works with what. I just keep trying stuff till something works. Good luck with your build.
Where can I get one of those vertical rear brake caliper adapters? I am restomodding my dad’s 1950s bike and are wanting to do a 3spd hub conversion from current coaster brake set up and will need to add caliper brakes at least on the rear. Thanks
It's a part off of a cantilever style brake that holds the brake pad. I somehow just managed to scavenge a few over the years. There's probably something else maybe more readily available (L bracket of some kind?) that would serve the same purpose but I've haven't put much thought into it. Here is a video that explains it a little more... ua-cam.com/video/BSBfrmVtofU/v-deo.htmlsi=5O5lNEVVc1b5vFTN Thanks for watching.
You know I thought about that. I may get a tire for that rim just to play around with and see what frames and forks it would fit. Maybe convert a 26 to 650b. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Nice build , love the patina . Those red tires would have set it right for me . Do you sell your builds or just build them and then disassemble then again after sime time
Thanks. Yeah I really like those red tires but just didn't feel they were right for the klunker direction I was going with the bike. Some day I'll build a bike around them. No I don't sell them. Just like you said I ride for a while, disassemble for a while and then rebuild generally in a different configuration. Thanks for watching.
I do have a few B66s sitting on the shelf but they weren't right for this build. I do have a B17 and a B72 on other bikes. Oh I also had a spare C17 I could have used on here I guess. I probably ought to get another B17 or 72. I think they started making the B72 again. Thanks for watching.
As usual, metric is king. The wheel was labeled correct. There are at least five different 26" diameters. 26" - 559 mm 26" - 571 mm (650C) 26" - 584 mm (650B) 26" - 590 mm (650A) 26" - 597 mm.
Thanks! IDK what the "adapter" I use is called but it's the part off a cantilever brake that holds the brake pad and mounts to the brake arm. Hope that makes sense. Just take a close look at a cantilever brake and it'll probably be obvious. I don't know that you can get just that part. I just had a few of them from my many years of collecting bike parts.
I'm curious, have you ever used the Shimano series internal hub gears? Its about 200 dollars but no exterior gears and clean look! I love the rat rod look! I have a old 40s JC Higgins that I definitely want to go with the internal hub Shimano, old bike with upgraded gear box!
I've used old Sturmey Archer and Shimano 3 speed internally geared coaster brake hubs off and on throughout the years. Nova rode a bike with an old Shimano 3cc coaster brake hub for many years. All served us well. I've never used a newer one or a non coaster brake version before though. A few gears (internal or otherwise) makes a bike so much more practical in my opinion. Enjoy your build
Hello fellow Randy! That "adapter" I use is off a cantilever brake. I just save them whenever I come across them. Here's a quick video on it... ua-cam.com/video/BSBfrmVtofU/v-deo.htmlsi=HeEGgBbJjvIJXN_g Thanks for watching!
Excellent. I’m going to put the bearing cup catcher coat hanger in my back pocket for later. Thanks pal!
Yeah just started doing that fairly recently after years of chasing cups all around the garage floor lol.
You’re my hero - nice mellow approach to it all. I like that bolt you dropped through the rear brake bridge to the. receive the caliper brake. What is it called so I can scour the internet to find one? Thanks. Also, where is this swap meet you find everything? Be cool.
Thank you! I don't know what it's called but the part I used to mount the brakes is the part of a Cantilever style brake that holds the brake pad. I've just accumulated a few somehow over the years. Here's a video that explains it a little... ua-cam.com/video/BSBfrmVtofU/v-deo.htmlsi=5CC5bRfGqb_TUW7v
The swapmeet is in Haysville, KS which is right outside Wichita.
Thanks for watching.
Klunkin ain't easy... but it sure is fun, nice job Randy. Also thanks for your hard work filming & editing, we appreciate it.
More to come on this bike. Spoiler alert: It wasn't quite right. As always thanks Gloria.
Actually, David. Using wife's tablet. Sorry @@Locojoe
@@gloriahenderlong8900 Ok. I just try to be personable in my replies but new it would bite me one day lol. Thanks.
Love that frame and build. You have a great eye.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Your videos/builds are contagious. Should not have watched this video as it has me itching for another build, but wait I have not even completed my first.
lol no where is it written you have to finish one before starting another. Thanks for watching.
Love the tires, Joe!
The ones I ended up going with are Geax Booze. I really like those red/cream tires though and need to find a build to use them on. Thanks for watching.
Another Rad build Randy. That front rim looked like a schwinn hence the stupid tire issue. I still fight this between my schwinn parts stash and my regular stuff. Keep crankin! 🤙
Yeah I swear it's like every builds is my first time lol. I never retain what I learn from all my trial and error. Thanks Eric.
@@Locojoe well that keeps us in the lifestyle! It's a new adventure every time. Never gets boring! Hahaha
We don't ride anywhere near the same style of bikes, but it always amazes me what you do with what all you have. Makes me think sometimes, maybe I've spent too much on my bikes. Lol Another great video, Randy! I hope it rides as well as it looks! As always, take care you two and have a great week!
I'm really glad you find these builds interesting despite not being what you would ride. I like to think I don't spend much on bikes but if I were to really tally up the costs I could probably own a fleet of nice bikes. It's really for the enjoyment of thinkering with them though and that's worth something. Thanks John.
I'd almost guess that frame is pre-1938(prior to cantilever) being a diamond frame. Nice project.
Thanks for watching and the info.
Cool build. I love the long look of the bike. Great patina.
Yeah I really like the patina too. Thanks Roger.
Luv watching your channel ! I'm also building bikes all the time! My names Brian and I,m an Addict! lol
Thanks Brian! There are a lot worse addictions we could have lol.
Great vid old fruit but I was feeling your pain, those man sniffles can really take it out of a guy, to say nothing of messing with your head.
Good work soldiering on despite adversity.
We like da bike 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thanks Ian. Have a great week.
This seems parallel to what ive been fighting trying to get a 7 speed mountain bike rear wheel to my kent cruiser klunker. Ive got to look for a new chain. Chain/sprocket binding on cassette locking up the rear wheel. Maybe get more time today to study it better.
For me it's all trial and error. I'm not real good at knowing what works with what. I just keep trying stuff till something works. Good luck with your build.
@Locojoe amen to that one. I find that kind of the fun part about it building from spare parts to complete a project is always so satisfying.
Hello randy! Nice build! Hope all is well! Tell Nova I said hello
Thanks Willie. I will.
I love that frame especially the color & patina. cool ride.
Yes i too like that color and patina. Thanks.
Always surprised how cool the bikes look when you're done with the build. Nice Randy.
Thanks. You just reminded me I meant to ask a question on your latest.
Cool beans build
Thanks!
buenísimooooo :) love klunkers!!! 💚
Thanks for watching!
Where can I get one of those vertical rear brake caliper adapters? I am restomodding my dad’s 1950s bike and are wanting to do a 3spd hub conversion from current coaster brake set up and will need to add caliper brakes at least on the rear. Thanks
It's a part off of a cantilever style brake that holds the brake pad. I somehow just managed to scavenge a few over the years. There's probably something else maybe more readily available (L bracket of some kind?) that would serve the same purpose but I've haven't put much thought into it. Here is a video that explains it a little more... ua-cam.com/video/BSBfrmVtofU/v-deo.htmlsi=5O5lNEVVc1b5vFTN
Thanks for watching.
If you had a 650b tire sitting around you could have done a tire mullet setup with 650b in the front.
You know I thought about that. I may get a tire for that rim just to play around with and see what frames and forks it would fit. Maybe convert a 26 to 650b. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Nice build , love the patina . Those red tires would have set it right for me . Do you sell your builds or just build them and then disassemble then again after sime time
Thanks. Yeah I really like those red tires but just didn't feel they were right for the klunker direction I was going with the bike. Some day I'll build a bike around them.
No I don't sell them. Just like you said I ride for a while, disassemble for a while and then rebuild generally in a different configuration. Thanks for watching.
@@Locojoe that's awesome . Great videos and builds . Keep up the good work
Looks great
Thanks!
All that it needs is a brooks saddle and it'll be just right...i've been riding brooks since 1978 and just can't do anything else.😉
I do have a few B66s sitting on the shelf but they weren't right for this build. I do have a B17 and a B72 on other bikes. Oh I also had a spare C17 I could have used on here I guess. I probably ought to get another B17 or 72. I think they started making the B72 again. Thanks for watching.
As usual, metric is king. The wheel was labeled correct. There are at least five different 26" diameters.
26" - 559 mm
26" - 571 mm (650C)
26" - 584 mm (650B)
26" - 590 mm (650A)
26" - 597 mm.
Thanks for the info.
Cool bike! What is that adapter thing called that you used to install the rear brake caliper? I need those, where can I get them?
Thanks! IDK what the "adapter" I use is called but it's the part off a cantilever brake that holds the brake pad and mounts to the brake arm. Hope that makes sense. Just take a close look at a cantilever brake and it'll probably be obvious. I don't know that you can get just that part. I just had a few of them from my many years of collecting bike parts.
I'm curious, have you ever used the Shimano series internal hub gears? Its about 200 dollars but no exterior gears and clean look! I love the rat rod look! I have a old 40s JC Higgins that I definitely want to go with the internal hub Shimano, old bike with upgraded gear box!
I've used old Sturmey Archer and Shimano 3 speed internally geared coaster brake hubs off and on throughout the years. Nova rode a bike with an old Shimano 3cc coaster brake hub for many years. All served us well. I've never used a newer one or a non coaster brake version before though.
A few gears (internal or otherwise) makes a bike so much more practical in my opinion. Enjoy your build
Hey Randy (Randy here too) where did you source that brake adapter bolt?
I liked the hanger trick too!
Hello fellow Randy! That "adapter" I use is off a cantilever brake. I just save them whenever I come across them. Here's a quick video on it... ua-cam.com/video/BSBfrmVtofU/v-deo.htmlsi=HeEGgBbJjvIJXN_g
Thanks for watching!