Building A Unique Retro Single Speed MTB - What Could Go Wrong?

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  • Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025

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  • @gyawalisushant3030
    @gyawalisushant3030 3 года назад +53

    Early gang pin?

    • @deaddevilgaming8503
      @deaddevilgaming8503 3 года назад

      How is this posted 3 hours before the vid uploaded

    • @likamuuk
      @likamuuk 3 года назад

      @@deaddevilgaming8503 premiere

    • @astermay5757
      @astermay5757 3 года назад

      My last name is clarkson

    • @astermay5757
      @astermay5757 3 года назад

      Get 23 and me so i can find out if we are related

  • @htimsdrahcir
    @htimsdrahcir 3 года назад +66

    Sat in the corner at a friend's wedding waiting for this to start. Excited for you to be back, Friday's just haven't been the same. 😁

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +13

      I hope you didn’t get caught! 😂

  • @chris42076301
    @chris42076301 3 года назад +38

    Glad you are back. Seeing you fitting those old parts feels like we have known each other and played together since long time ago.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +3

      I think a lot of people ran some of these parts and either know the struggle or enjoyed the freedom the bike they were bolted onto gave, much bonding!

  • @dorothyclarkson772
    @dorothyclarkson772 3 года назад +34

    So pleased you have recruited a good cat team. Tansy would be so proud!

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +1

      She would’ve hated them 😋

    • @Dani-El.
      @Dani-El. 3 года назад +1

      The cute thieves have good taste!

  • @alimantado373
    @alimantado373 3 года назад +2

    Welcome back .. you were missed !

  • @4RingsRetro
    @4RingsRetro 3 года назад

    Bingo! Think I've found my new favourite channel.
    UK based 👍🏻
    Bike tinkering 👍🏻
    Wholesome nerdiness 👍🏻

  • @JSON1C
    @JSON1C 3 года назад +1

    love the wood block as a headset press. or as we used to call it in my shop, the Bark Tool

  • @davidwashbrook9885
    @davidwashbrook9885 3 года назад +6

    Really great to see you back online. What a cool build. Good luck going clipless!

  • @singlespeedbikeclub4273
    @singlespeedbikeclub4273 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely stunning retro build! Pleasure seeing another Single Speed Bike that is unique!

  • @morgangleave8518
    @morgangleave8518 3 года назад +3

    Awesome build Ali...Probably my favourite era of MTBs. Always wanted an Inbred!

  • @jonathanireland2913
    @jonathanireland2913 3 месяца назад

    I would recognise that dropout anywhere 😊 I loved my Inbred, saw it in MBUK in hot pink and fell in love, then got it in white with matching forks

  • @flurgerbla7609
    @flurgerbla7609 3 года назад +2

    Love it!! Such a good mishmash of neon and raw and beaten up components. Hope it rides as good too!

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      I’ve not taken it out for its maiden voyage yet, I hope it rides well too 😋

  • @jianzhang3393
    @jianzhang3393 3 года назад

    Thanks Ali, from your info I contacted Ande and he managed to weld disc brake tabs onto my two old steel frames, breeze new life into them! Thanks 👍☺️

  • @crashcrash8009
    @crashcrash8009 3 года назад +1

    Looks crazy and oldsCOOL!)) Like it.

  • @joeldriver381
    @joeldriver381 3 года назад +3

    Welcome Back! That is a nice looking herd of cats you got. Really like the custom fork and choice of brakes. The color combination turned out well including the shoes. Good luck on the home search and stay safe.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      Thanks Joel, yeah things worked out pretty well in the end :)

  • @ArjanGroe
    @ArjanGroe 3 года назад +1

    Oh yeah, Im riding an on one pompino fixed gear! Love this brand!!

  • @imnotgivingmynametoamachine683
    @imnotgivingmynametoamachine683 3 года назад +1

    Looks great and loved the video style. Very cozy shop, hope to see a lot more of it.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Luke, if I get the house then I’ll be sharing some garage build videos for sure!

  • @thecannabiskidfortier6219
    @thecannabiskidfortier6219 3 года назад +1

    You could next time if decide to change a steerer tube on a fork is to put it in the freezer so it will shrink a tiny bit and heat the crown and it should slide together easier.

  • @IgorDz
    @IgorDz 3 года назад +1

    I'm happy you moved to the countryside!

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +1

      I haven’t officially moved here yet, nothings set in stone but I’m hoping to find out this year

    • @IgorDz
      @IgorDz 3 года назад

      @@Ali_Clarkson then I'll root for you settling there:D

  • @GrigoryRechistov
    @GrigoryRechistov 3 года назад

    👍 "Great success!" 👍 Borat approves smacking the steering tube out of the crown.

  • @Babybambibertie
    @Babybambibertie 2 года назад

    Wow, I struggle to unscrew things, and I have 2 functioning thumbs! Those kitty cats done good getting you those parts!

  • @0delaisse764
    @0delaisse764 3 года назад +1

    Good to see you back on RUclips ali cool retro build

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      Thanks it’s good to be back :)

  • @DownhillSnail
    @DownhillSnail 3 года назад +5

    Going to be really interesting to hear your thoughts on that brake setup! Awesome build as always man, also LOVED seeing all the rare in interesting parts you've got!

  • @dirkzeuke3215
    @dirkzeuke3215 3 года назад +1

    Good to see you back Ali, and... nice old-school bike 😍

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      I’m glad people are happy for my return :)

    • @dirkzeuke3215
      @dirkzeuke3215 3 года назад

      @@Ali_Clarkson
      Of course it's ok to take a break and think if what you are doing is still what you want to do.
      Anyway, I hope you have come to the conclusion that it still is and I look forward to seeing more of your inspiring and incredible videos. I like the style of how they are made.
      Many people are happy of your return. 😉
      Greetings from Germany

  • @superfuntoosh4456
    @superfuntoosh4456 3 года назад +1

    Your garage awesome . It's like a cycle workshop where bikes are build.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, it’s so nice to have a space!

  • @lonoreturns
    @lonoreturns 3 года назад +1

    Cracking build. Good to see you back.

  • @kichomano
    @kichomano 3 года назад +1

    I have the same raceface seat post and I used to have the Chris king hub and the azonic handlebars... as well a marzocci bomber spring forks super smoooth! Greetings from Mexico !

  • @EG3HC
    @EG3HC 3 года назад +3

    Really enjoyed this. Appreciated the “technical” aspect of building your own forks etc. Great vid 👍🏻

  • @BlackBikes
    @BlackBikes 3 года назад +9

    ceiling needs more forks. dope build though, can't wait for the first ride (and the inevitable clipless tip over)!

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +2

      Can never have too many ceiling forks!

  • @mikey7278
    @mikey7278 3 года назад +2

    Very cool Ali. The tan walls and silver spokes really suit the bike. Love the Middleburns , I had the XC duo's back in the day.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      Thanks Mikey, glad you’re keen :)

  • @Magister899
    @Magister899 3 года назад +1

    What an awesome workshop you have there! The bike came out looking soo fresh!
    Best of luck with the house!

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      Once we get confirmation on the house I’d love to completely gut this garage and make it look really neat! Thanks for the well wishes :)

  • @ek8507
    @ek8507 3 года назад

    that is such a sweet build, extra points for the fork.

  • @jamesbastille
    @jamesbastille 3 года назад +1

    i once read putting grease on the square tapper will allow for too much sliding when tightenning the crank on and maybe crack the aluminium square shape crank hole because you can over tighten because it slides

  • @ExplosiveNotes
    @ExplosiveNotes 3 года назад +1

    Ali, kitties, intersting bike being built -> me happy :)

  • @dasanoneia4730
    @dasanoneia4730 3 года назад +1

    Man your bike builds are the best who would even attempt to replace a steerer tube sick

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +1

      A desperate person that’s who 😂

  • @LOW3beats
    @LOW3beats 3 года назад +1

    wicked man Ive had an On One inbred about 10 years love it lovely hard tail, I have a 8 speed all round get around/ Enduro bike with mine

  • @danjones8934
    @danjones8934 3 года назад +1

    I wish my cats would bring me parts like this!
    Awesome vid, awesome build!
    Makes me want to build a single speed.

  • @lvburik
    @lvburik 3 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed watching you again Ali, good to see you back!

  • @badjim4323
    @badjim4323 3 года назад

    man this video gas such sweet nostalgic vibes, I loved it and your commentary , cheers from Greece!

  • @RiderBlitz1.0
    @RiderBlitz1.0 3 года назад

    Just look at those sweet parts lying around (perfectly sorted btw)

  • @LongPeter
    @LongPeter 3 года назад +2

    Yay! Ali's back!

  • @thingsstuff
    @thingsstuff 3 года назад

    Ali Clarkson + Cats, how did this become even more perfect!

  • @casestudymtb
    @casestudymtb 3 года назад +1

    Welcome back Ali!

  • @EM-nl6sg
    @EM-nl6sg 3 года назад +1

    Saw a purple bmx in the intro. Maybe a bmx video might happen? Just a thought. Always glad for the videos Ali!

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      That’s not mine, it’s my fiancées but keep your eyes peeled as maybe I’ll have something built sometime

  • @fujiuser1968
    @fujiuser1968 3 года назад +2

    Another awesome video Ali,I love how you make bike builds fun,I do the same when I fix friends bikes or swap frames for them. all about the fun terminology...keep up the good work :-)

  • @martinnordholm686
    @martinnordholm686 3 года назад +1

    Really nice bike, well done 😊

  • @jamiemcdonald564
    @jamiemcdonald564 3 года назад +1

    sick video dude so glad your back

  • @oskarstaudte
    @oskarstaudte 3 года назад +1

    Sick build Ali!

  • @Simon-uh5bv
    @Simon-uh5bv 3 года назад +1

    Yay Ali finally back with another bike build.

  • @planeandsimple431
    @planeandsimple431 3 года назад +1

    Excellent edits, Ali. My only advice for press fitting would be; put the steer tube in a freezer for days, which contracts it's OD- probably slip right in.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +2

      I do actually have a freezer in the garage too!

  • @TyBraek
    @TyBraek 3 года назад

    Those forks look awesome! I’ve always wanted some with that style.

  • @_Val1312_
    @_Val1312_ 3 года назад +3

    The legend is back🎉

  • @BrendanMahoney
    @BrendanMahoney 3 года назад +1

    Those Middleburn cranks/chainrings are so good. I broke one of those uno chainrings and they warrantied it no problem. Been riding on the cranks for about 14 years with no issue.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      Yeah, they’re legendary bits of kit!

    • @BrendanMahoney
      @BrendanMahoney 3 года назад

      @@Ali_Clarkson hard to get in the states. I'm lucky!

  • @kiwijohn01
    @kiwijohn01 3 года назад

    My kind of build!. All my mates have e bikes with huge travel!... I love a simple bike, just have to be super fit lol

  • @fixierya
    @fixierya 2 года назад

    Nice fork and seatpost 👍👍

  • @LongPeter
    @LongPeter 3 года назад +1

    Very nice! I might grab some of those tyres for my 2003 DMR Switchback. I recently fitted a ridged steel bike packing fork as it was one of the few I could find with suitable geometry for replacing 130mm of travel.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      They’re great gravel tyres and look cool too :)

  • @bruhbruh3728
    @bruhbruh3728 3 года назад

    Nice! I have a on one scandal v1, such a great single track bike.

  • @likamuuk
    @likamuuk 3 года назад +4

    Hype is definitely on point :DD

  • @jonbraid2520
    @jonbraid2520 3 года назад

    Turned out awesome!

  • @The1trueDave
    @The1trueDave 3 года назад

    9:09 love the way the hammer blows are in time with the background music here :-)

  • @陈宇骁
    @陈宇骁 3 года назад

    It’s my dream garage. Gorgeous.

  • @DIA4000
    @DIA4000 3 года назад +1

    Amazing build!!!

  • @martinp4602
    @martinp4602 3 года назад +1

    Great vid mate! I saw seth make videos about flipping bikes for profit, i think a series where you buy parts and build cool bikes to sell would be popular.

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад +1

      Yeah those are cool videos, I like the idea but I’m looking for a bike sponsor at the moment which would make that tricky

  • @lemo_manda6076
    @lemo_manda6076 3 года назад +1

    Missed you Ali! What an awesome video and incredible bike :)

  • @thomashardbattle4287
    @thomashardbattle4287 3 года назад +1

    Those risk jose adapters are really good and saves your frame from scratches from the zip ties moving

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc 2 года назад

    Humorous, informative and fun. Subbed!

  • @johnykryll
    @johnykryll 2 года назад

    Damn right fella, use yer initiative, nicely done

  • @Younghead
    @Younghead 3 года назад

    Outstanding Sir....✌️

  • @Ricochetmex
    @Ricochetmex 3 года назад +1

    Loved the video! I’ll try to do the mtb god’s call with my old bars haha

    • @Ali_Clarkson
      @Ali_Clarkson  3 года назад

      Just make sure they’re not blocked before you go full blast 😋

  • @Kevin-tl4zw
    @Kevin-tl4zw 3 года назад

    that was dope! great storytelling too haha

  • @rorybissmtb
    @rorybissmtb 2 года назад

    I live how he always makes the joke about what the cats dragged in

  • @nicholaspetersen8579
    @nicholaspetersen8579 3 года назад

    That fork is rad!

  • @lukesolomon3010
    @lukesolomon3010 3 года назад +1

    I had a imbred same vintage almost identical build I loved it

  • @GaryWoods-stunts4life
    @GaryWoods-stunts4life 3 года назад +1

    Looks awesome 👌🔥

  • @mannieactionsports2117
    @mannieactionsports2117 3 года назад

    Ali makes the best bike build videos on the whole of the internet.
    The cats make the even better

  • @lonoreturns
    @lonoreturns 3 года назад +14

    Was really hoping that you had brazed the forks and we had a fork build video to look forward to. Hint hint.

  • @james.d.8044
    @james.d.8044 3 года назад

    I remember watching that hub video too 💯

  • @jgurtz
    @jgurtz 2 года назад

    Cool bike, love the single-speed vibe!

  • @pirate_duck4985
    @pirate_duck4985 3 года назад

    Love it! Brings back some great & not do great memories haha

  • @ashleytombs
    @ashleytombs 3 года назад +2

    I love the title of the video made me laugh so much what could go wrong a lot if Sam pilgrim build your bike LOL did someone turn the thermostat up in Scotland on Wednesday 27° in the Highland they must’ve thought they was in the Bahamas lol

  • @tecdesigns8183
    @tecdesigns8183 3 года назад +1

    Great build

  • @greengonzonz
    @greengonzonz 3 года назад +1

    Good to see you again Ali, its been to long 👍

  • @motov8-garage832
    @motov8-garage832 3 года назад

    Nice build man! But holy Sheep!!!! That seat post is insanely high lol.

  • @gartxotatorrasagastimartik9552
    @gartxotatorrasagastimartik9552 3 года назад +3

    Insane build, I was hoping fixed gear, even single speed it rocks🤟🏻🤟🏻

  • @rob1984p
    @rob1984p 3 года назад +1

    Great build mate. I'm off out on my OnOne 456 shortly. 26 ain't dead, just a bit slower and more eventful.

  • @AKiDNAMEDLAX
    @AKiDNAMEDLAX 2 года назад

    "add some fire" that may be my new go-to when something needs torching

  • @Dani-El.
    @Dani-El. 3 года назад

    My neighbour's cat loves the smell of GT85 (who doesn't?), and always comes to say hi (or get high) when I'm working on my bike.

  • @KEIRINSTREETS
    @KEIRINSTREETS 2 года назад

    That looks pretty cool!

  • @Beesa10
    @Beesa10 Год назад

    I've got an Inbred, black, with mech hanger. Nice frames. I recognise the name Brant Richards, him and Steve Worland wrote the Complete Book of Mountain Biking, the introduction was by Gary Fisher (1997). I've emailed with Mr Richards before, about bike frames unsurprisingly. Small world indeed.

  • @ceoprihatin
    @ceoprihatin 2 года назад

    Good job!!

  • @Toyota_dood
    @Toyota_dood 2 года назад

    Love the Miata !!

  • @GTIMAN2010
    @GTIMAN2010 3 года назад +1

    Great vid!

  • @wrench_n_ride8159
    @wrench_n_ride8159 3 года назад +1

    Nothing like building a fun single speed to rip around on. I have 3, 1 for mountain biking and 2 for the greenway.

  • @johnsyeats2044
    @johnsyeats2044 3 года назад +1

    Used to have a set of those Pace RC36s on a Rockhopper!
    Edit: and the Azonic Double Walls too

  • @retrobikechannel2599
    @retrobikechannel2599 3 года назад +1

    Gotta Love an On One 8-)

  • @demented_cycles
    @demented_cycles 3 года назад

    Nice build! I did something similar with a Diamond Back hybrid frame

  • @jokodigdoyo8584
    @jokodigdoyo8584 2 года назад

    Nice to klunker style 💪💪💪👍

  • @Wannaridebikes
    @Wannaridebikes 3 года назад +1

    Like this build.

  • @fat.chance
    @fat.chance 3 года назад +1

    damn what a sweet build!

  • @Happy_Biker
    @Happy_Biker 3 года назад

    Love it, love it, love it! 👍