As a bike restorer, I can say every bike is good and pleasant to build, but when becomes personal, it means a lot. It's when we see bikes are not just bikes, but tools for social change. Let's keep changing lifes, one bike at a time. You're a huge inspiration for me.
I have great compassion for the missionaries I come across. I often offer them a ride when they are out in the weather. Hope your son has a fulfilling mission, wherever he may be posted.
Regardless of anyone’s religious beliefs, your son is doing what he believes in and well done to him for making a choice and having a direction. You are clearly and justifiably proud and you have done a wonderful thing for him. I’m sure he’ll love the bike. It’s a beauty. I wish him luck and happiness on his next step in life.
I remember my bike on my mission. I bought it from a missionary in my hometown and had it sent up to Washington. It was a really cool blue Schwinn. I wish I still had that bike you would be cool
Great video and a fascnating use case for a bike. That Jamis seems perfect for job, given the uncertainties of where he might be sent, and 1x10 should cover any kind of terrain. I'd hesitate to use a quick release seatpost clamp anywhere the bike might be left outside (same for quick release wheels), and given the uniform of long pants (and skirts?), a chainguard would be a nice touch. Wet lube, too, I assume? I can't imagine how many missionary bikes are in circulation at any given time, so your church must have a pretty good system for dealing with them. Best wishes to your son!
Good for him. You set him up nicely. I can hear the emotion in your voice at the end. Best of luck on a safe and rewarding 2 years. Great build, maybe add some fenders for the rain/puddles.
This story really touched me! Come to think of it, when I hear your voice I always think that you would be perfect for a missionary. I'm sure that your son would be great at it. And a really cool bike! Very happy I've found your channel! Greetings from Bulgaria.
Congratulations, Elder Freeze! You're about to experience the very best 2 years of your life💜! I was in a bike area for 1/2 my mission (skirts & all😅). Going into the field with bike repair knowledge beforehand will be invaluable for you and your companions! That's definitely a knowledge I didn't have but wished I did!
A small rack or basket could be a good addition. When I was a missionary I had a bike basket which was really useful for grocery shopping, and it also gave my back & shoulders a break from my shoulder bag. We didn't wear backpacks because of the social stigma backpacks had in the area I was in. There is nothing more annoying than a shoulder bag constantly sliding around when trying to ride a bike lol. Best wishes for your son and your family :) That's awesome that your son can serve and you can support him.
I just recently stopped building bikes for the Elders in my area, Austin Tx. Your choice of bikes is good. I was building during the pandemic due to the availability of new bikes. I was choosing bikes for function and quality. I recommend making sure he has a good quality lock as missionarys bikes are targets even locked on second story balconies.
I’ve been watching your channel for years and this might be my new favorite video. As a former missionary and a father of two current missionaries, this one hit a little close to home. It’s been years since my bike mechanic days, but I still work on missionary bikes almost weekly in our area. I completely understood the reasoning for almost every component that went into your son’s bike. The simplistic, utilitarian, muted (less flashy=less stolen) build should serve him well. Well done!
It was straight FM,....No static at all 😊 Apparently, you're both on a mission (albeit your son's is the priority). God bless you both and thank you both,as well.
My daughter is on her mission now. So proud of her and, while it's difficult to be without her near, this time is a testament that God provides, protects, and preserves. Thank you for this, OS.
My roommate and I met up with some missionaries while stationed in Germany in the '90s. They used bicycles to get around as well. A worthwhile thing for sure and it will be a good experience for your son.
As an ex LDS, im not a fan of missions or the messages they promote, however doing something like this and building a solid, highly functional bicycle all while supporting your child in their pursuits is extremely important. I do wish some of the clips were in better focus, but otherwise fantastic job, thank you for sharing, both the bike and the support of your family.
@@rubendevereaux6086 meh, who cares about the church, lets focus on a guy building a cool functional bike while supporting his kid’s pursuits all while making engaging content that is much more enjoyable to watch than cable tv.
@@rubendevereaux6086And those that are in the church can't leave those who left alone. Maybe you should practice some of that christian love. Or is the saying true? "There's no hate like christian love."
So where did they send him? As soon as you held up that hub, I thought “Hmmm… that’s a 7-speed hub. Considering the use, it should be something like a Deore.” And that’s what you pulled out. Perfect. Nice build. I’m sure that you are proud.
90s mountain bike-hybrids IMO make the best commuter/utility bikes. Nice back story. I love using a bike when community organizing, so there is that too. Your son will need racks and bags too for materials and swag, plus eliminates a sweaty back pack. I like Banjo Brothers market bags for shopping and easily fit backpacks or courier bags. Origin 8 headsets and quill stems in my winter bikes are the bomb.
great build- would recommend some full coverage metal fenders to try and keep him and the bike clean, Maybe a rack and bottle cages and lights but im assuming hes got most of that stuff already- Im a full time mechanic at a local shop in Northern VA, and I get missionaries often through the shop, some are on bikes that are boarderline unsafe to ride, I always help them out and get there bikes to at least a state where there safe to ride. I hope your son is safe during his 2 years, and is able to do the good he is hoping to do. well done.
Very cool!! Excellent project with great meaning. I served in the Philippines, we mostly used old Japanese “peasant” bikes with push-rod brakes and heavy steel frames. I bought an early mountain bike and loved it. I had to give it away when I left because it would cost too much to ship it home. That Japanese mountain bike cost me 250 bucks in 1990, in the Philippines!
I agree that the Origin 8 headset will be a good choice. BMX parts are made to take a beating. I would have gone with some thorn proof Schrader tubes though. And fill them with goo. Easier to fill at the corner gas station than a Presta tube. All other choices were spot on.
Thanks for sharing, once a missionary always a missionary. Now you spread the "mission" of giving old things new life. Wishing the best to your son and his steel steed to ride on his mission. Only thing is seems like in every old shovel vid when the Oury grips go on, a nickel gets slid down to the end. Did not see it this time. Now I will be wondering is are the nickels there?
Thanks my friend. As to the grips and the nickels, with the lock on grips the nickels aren’t needed as they have a hard plastic inside. On the original Oury grips there is not internal cap for the bar end internal of the grip so I add the nickels. 😁
@@oldshovel Thanks for the reply, that explains it. Now I can sleep better at night not wondering about the nickels, regular viewers will know what I am talking about
The origin8 products are pretty good quality, I have a set of the track hubs on one of my bikes. I think it's been around 3K miles and they still work perfectly. Also I was very impressed with the Deckas chainrings, for the price point its an excellent product.
Very good and solid basis for the coming Journey, Congratulation - to your Son and your build. I was wondering, If you add a rack, fender and a kickstand, and a lightsysteme. I made multiple biketours over the last decades and would never travel without these basics. Rain, dirt and darkness can ruin everything, the bike and your joy riding it. For longdistance or everyday commuting rides I can recomened SON Edelux with a SON Dynamohub for the light. And You can charge your phone or other usb devices, when you dont need light while on the ride But maybe your Region is totally different to Europe&Germany, with no rain or so, no camping on the tour and the more sporty nakedbike works perfect, at least you save some substantiell weight. I m sure, you know what your Son will need Warm regards from faraway 🍻
Neat, simple, not flashy 👌 but if it's built to last maybe consider guiding the cables all the way in a housing. You can get cheap housing brackets that are mounted onto the cable stops.
Way to go Dad, you and your wife have raised a fine son. So, how did you cold set the rear triangle? The video only shows the drop out alignment tools and I can't imagine using only that. Thanks and congratulations.
Should have given him an aluminum cross racing frame IMHO. I did the same to a steel Bianchi Volpe, my main ride, with cross tires. So much fun to ride 🚲
@@oldshovel Thanks for answering. I asked because some people thinks is dangerous. I never saw the problem as long as it´s installed properly, but I see why they would say so.
Hi I am thinking of building a very similar bike I have 2 questions why did you go for 700 C wheels and tires not 26 inch? Wouldn’t 26inch be more comfortable?
As a staunch atheist, I find this missionary thing more than odd but still, I like the rugged bike. Wouldn't some fenders and racks make sense? All the best to your son!
Yeah... To me, who lives in a secular country, I get the same vibe from American christians as I get from hardcore Muslims. It's all very, very odd. But I'm happy if he's happy!
@@TheMainCore I live in a European country, many American cultural merits are, hmm, strange from my perspective. But, whatever floats your boat as long as you don't bother the ones around you.
I see these young men quite often where I live. They seem to often wear backpacks probably because they are leaving their bikes on the streets in urban areas as they visit people.
Not being a smartass,honest question,....what does it need different? I assuming that the racks , fenders,etc are kind of a personal preference thing and that will be done later. I just started "REALLY" cycling about 8 months ago on a trek verve 2 and with 5 miles of Ozark Missouri 2 lane and gravel roads,this sounds like what I need to build.
The Berm Creek channel has done a lot for the general public. Their latest videos show unending compassion in the wake of the hurricane damage. Stop selling your religious discrimination as a virtue, it's weird.
As a bike restorer, I can say every bike is good and pleasant to build, but when becomes personal, it means a lot. It's when we see bikes are not just bikes, but tools for social change. Let's keep changing lifes, one bike at a time. You're a huge inspiration for me.
I have great compassion for the missionaries I come across. I often offer them a ride when they are out in the weather. Hope your son has a fulfilling mission, wherever he may be posted.
Thank you for your kindness to the missionaries out there. 🙌
Regardless of anyone’s religious beliefs, your son is doing what he believes in and well done to him for making a choice and having a direction. You are clearly and justifiably proud and you have done a wonderful thing for him. I’m sure he’ll love the bike. It’s a beauty. I wish him luck and happiness on his next step in life.
Well… what he was forced to believe in.. but thats another story
it is no static - this is god sharing his opinion ;)
I remember my bike on my mission. I bought it from a missionary in my hometown and had it sent up to Washington. It was a really cool blue Schwinn. I wish I still had that bike you would be cool
My job and friends/coworkers are SLC based and previous missionaries. I love this. I wish the best for your son.
Great video and a fascnating use case for a bike. That Jamis seems perfect for job, given the uncertainties of where he might be sent, and 1x10 should cover any kind of terrain. I'd hesitate to use a quick release seatpost clamp anywhere the bike might be left outside (same for quick release wheels), and given the uniform of long pants (and skirts?), a chainguard would be a nice touch. Wet lube, too, I assume?
I can't imagine how many missionary bikes are in circulation at any given time, so your church must have a pretty good system for dealing with them. Best wishes to your son!
I follow you here from Brazil. Congratulations on the beautiful work. May God bless your family and especially your son in this mission.
Good for him. You set him up nicely. I can hear the emotion in your voice at the end. Best of luck on a safe and rewarding 2 years.
Great build, maybe add some fenders for the rain/puddles.
This story really touched me! Come to think of it, when I hear your voice I always think that you would be perfect for a missionary. I'm sure that your son would be great at it. And a really cool bike! Very happy I've found your channel!
Greetings from Bulgaria.
Thank you for your kindness my friend
Congratulations, Elder Freeze! You're about to experience the very best 2 years of your life💜!
I was in a bike area for 1/2 my mission (skirts & all😅). Going into the field with bike repair knowledge beforehand will be invaluable for you and your companions! That's definitely a knowledge I didn't have but wished I did!
I've seen a lot of your builds. I believe this is probably the most beautiful.
Thanks
A small rack or basket could be a good addition. When I was a missionary I had a bike basket which was really useful for grocery shopping, and it also gave my back & shoulders a break from my shoulder bag. We didn't wear backpacks because of the social stigma backpacks had in the area I was in. There is nothing more annoying than a shoulder bag constantly sliding around when trying to ride a bike lol.
Best wishes for your son and your family :) That's awesome that your son can serve and you can support him.
My teenage son took this same bike with us for a tour of Taiwan last winter - great city bike - will serve him well
Looks like it will be good
I just recently stopped building bikes for the Elders in my area, Austin Tx. Your choice of bikes is good. I was building during the pandemic due to the availability of new bikes. I was choosing bikes for function and quality. I recommend making sure he has a good quality lock as missionarys bikes are targets even locked on second story balconies.
I’ve been watching your channel for years and this might be my new favorite video. As a former missionary and a father of two current missionaries, this one hit a little close to home.
It’s been years since my bike mechanic days, but I still work on missionary bikes almost weekly in our area. I completely understood the reasoning for almost every component that went into your son’s bike. The simplistic, utilitarian, muted (less flashy=less stolen) build should serve him well.
Well done!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Working on missionary bikes is awesome
Excellent job as always.Thank you for sharing Mr.Oldshovel.Chao
Hi! I very like your videos. I often watch this videos, because i too bike repair and restoration in my freetime.
Ciao!
Tamás Pikó from Hungary
Exciting news. What an awesome reason to build a bike.
It was straight FM,....No static at all 😊 Apparently, you're both on a mission (albeit your son's is the priority). God bless you both and thank you both,as well.
All the best to your son, greetings from Germany 👍
Beautiful and functional. Stay safe and good luck for your son.
My daughter is on her mission now. So proud of her and, while it's difficult to be without her near, this time is a testament that God provides, protects, and preserves. Thank you for this, OS.
Do the girls do the same thing as the boys?
My roommate and I met up with some missionaries while stationed in Germany in the '90s. They used bicycles to get around as well. A worthwhile thing for sure and it will be a good experience for your son.
Great job Dad!! There’s no feeling like doing something meaningful for your kids….
Nice message ! Nice build ! Nice bike 👍 Keep up the great work
As an ex LDS, im not a fan of missions or the messages they promote, however doing something like this and building a solid, highly functional bicycle all while supporting your child in their pursuits is extremely important. I do wish some of the clips were in better focus, but otherwise fantastic job, thank you for sharing, both the bike and the support of your family.
Those that leave the church can't leave the church alone
@@rubendevereaux6086 meh, who cares about the church, lets focus on a guy building a cool functional bike while supporting his kid’s pursuits all while making engaging content that is much more enjoyable to watch than cable tv.
@@rubendevereaux6086And those that are in the church can't leave those who left alone. Maybe you should practice some of that christian love. Or is the saying true? "There's no hate like christian love."
So where did they send him?
As soon as you held up that hub, I thought “Hmmm… that’s a 7-speed hub. Considering the use, it should be something like a Deore.” And that’s what you pulled out. Perfect.
Nice build. I’m sure that you are proud.
So glad that was as special as it was for you! It's gonna be the nicest bike of all the missionaries! LOL Those pedals have me wondering...
90s mountain bike-hybrids IMO make the best commuter/utility bikes. Nice back story. I love using a bike when community organizing, so there is that too. Your son will need racks and bags too for materials and swag, plus eliminates a sweaty back pack. I like Banjo Brothers market bags for shopping and easily fit backpacks or courier bags. Origin 8 headsets and quill stems in my winter bikes are the bomb.
Beautiful bike.
great build- would recommend some full coverage metal fenders to try and keep him and the bike clean, Maybe a rack and bottle cages and lights but im assuming hes got most of that stuff already- Im a full time mechanic at a local shop in Northern VA, and I get missionaries often through the shop, some are on bikes that are boarderline unsafe to ride, I always help them out and get there bikes to at least a state where there safe to ride. I hope your son is safe during his 2 years, and is able to do the good he is hoping to do. well done.
Prayers for your son and your family.
Thank you my friend
Very cool!! Excellent project with great meaning. I served in the Philippines, we mostly used old Japanese “peasant” bikes with push-rod brakes and heavy steel frames. I bought an early mountain bike and loved it. I had to give it away when I left because it would cost too much to ship it home. That Japanese mountain bike cost me 250 bucks in 1990, in the Philippines!
Awesome thanks for sharing
What an amazing life experience for your son.. That's so awesome❤
I've seen yall from time to time riding around n.c. bet it's a fun and memorable time
Such an awesome build, creating memories ❤
I agree that the Origin 8 headset will be a good choice. BMX parts are made to take a beating. I would have gone with some thorn proof Schrader tubes though. And fill them with goo. Easier to fill at the corner gas station than a Presta tube. All other choices were spot on.
Thanks for sharing, once a missionary always a missionary. Now you spread the "mission" of giving old things new life. Wishing the best to your son and his steel steed to ride on his mission. Only thing is seems like in every old shovel vid when the Oury grips go on, a nickel gets slid down to the end. Did not see it this time. Now I will be wondering is are the nickels there?
Thanks my friend. As to the grips and the nickels, with the lock on grips the nickels aren’t needed as they have a hard plastic inside. On the original Oury grips there is not internal cap for the bar end internal of the grip so I add the nickels. 😁
@@oldshovel Thanks for the reply, that explains it. Now I can sleep better at night not wondering about the nickels, regular viewers will know what I am talking about
The origin8 products are pretty good quality, I have a set of the track hubs on one of my bikes. I think it's been around 3K miles and they still work perfectly. Also I was very impressed with the Deckas chainrings, for the price point its an excellent product.
Very good and solid basis for the coming Journey, Congratulation - to your Son and your build. I was wondering, If you add a rack, fender and a kickstand, and a lightsysteme. I made multiple biketours over the last decades and would never travel without these basics. Rain, dirt and darkness can ruin everything, the bike and your joy riding it. For longdistance or everyday commuting rides I can recomened SON Edelux with a SON Dynamohub for the light. And You can charge your phone or other usb devices, when you dont need light while on the ride
But maybe your Region is totally different to Europe&Germany, with no rain or so, no camping on the tour and the more sporty nakedbike works perfect, at least you save some substantiell weight.
I m sure, you know what your Son will need
Warm regards from faraway 🍻
Tasteful build! I'd be interested to see the before and after two years from now.
Neat, simple, not flashy 👌 but if it's built to last maybe consider guiding the cables all the way in a housing. You can get cheap housing brackets that are mounted onto the cable stops.
Way to go Dad, you and your wife have raised a fine son. So, how did you cold set the rear triangle? The video only shows the drop out alignment tools and I can't imagine using only that. Thanks and congratulations.
Good bless you brother❤
needs fenders if it's for all around and everyday use.
Yep, fenders 😁. I was in Seattle with mine and I got fenders a day too late. 😂
Depends where he is going. In the desert he’s probably fine
I had one of those for a while. Very agile, fun bike. I just realized I don't like 700C wheels. Hard to make them comfortable to ride.
Now imagine being in Puerto Rico for 2 years, doing this everyday. Those white shirts turn yellow fast. 😂
Should have given him an aluminum cross racing frame IMHO. I did the same to a steel Bianchi Volpe, my main ride, with cross tires. So much fun to ride 🚲
Other than having a hard time getting the wheel in, is there a downside to just forcing a wheel in rather than cold setting?
Good question. It does make it easier as you suggest but I think it also, if done right keeps the centering of the wheel correct.
Do you have parts list with links where to purchase?
Great build!
Notice the massive spacers in the headset. What would you have to check for when setting it like that? Have a similar setting.
On this it is for upright comfort. If he wants to set it higher for a more upright position he can.
@@oldshovel Thanks for answering. I asked because some people thinks is dangerous. I never saw the problem as long as it´s installed properly, but I see why they would say so.
If you mentioned it in the vid I missed it.. what tires are those?
What do you use to clean the frame, and what type of parts cleaner do you use?
Awesome for your son Race. Where did he get called to?
Thanks. He got called out East in the US. He asked I don’t share publicly where he was going. He’s plenty excited to go.
@@oldshovel I can understand that. Hope it is a great two years for him. Loved my mission.
What were the type of brake pads that you used on this project. 😎
They are called Kool Stop.
They are Kool Stop pads, listed in the description
Nice build was curious what it weighed
Hi I am thinking of building a very similar bike
I have 2 questions why did you go for
700 C wheels and tires not 26 inch?
Wouldn’t 26inch be more comfortable?
Fenders?? I am sure every time he rides this bike, he will be thinking of his family. Where ever he goes.
Perfect with a high bmx handlebars.
5*****
The solid orange @ 5:50 😅
❤❤❤
🙌🙌🙌 thanks my friend
Molto bene,fai sempre un bel lavoro,ma perdonami i pedali troppo colorati...
Sicuramente sono eccezionali ma troppo sfarzosi 😂😉👋👋👋👋👏👏👏
As a staunch atheist, I find this missionary thing more than odd but still, I like the rugged bike. Wouldn't some fenders and racks make sense? All the best to your son!
Yeah... To me, who lives in a secular country, I get the same vibe from American christians as I get from hardcore Muslims. It's all very, very odd.
But I'm happy if he's happy!
It's an LDS (Latter Day Saints) thing. He lives in Utah. This church is a way of life for many who live in Utah.
@@TheMainCore I live in a European country, many American cultural merits are, hmm, strange from my perspective. But, whatever floats your boat as long as you don't bother the ones around you.
I see these young men quite often where I live. They seem to often wear backpacks probably because they are leaving their bikes on the streets in urban areas as they visit people.
@@TeeLichtetkeep in mind, the religious culture Europe abandoned is leading to the destruction of the culture in total. Europe will be a caliphate.
Красота ❤.
Massa
Mormons? They seem relatively harmless. Anyway it’s nice you’re making a bike for your son.
I am an european not so familiar with us missionary. For what church?
Latter Day Saints (aka Mormonism).
☀🚲💚say it🌲as it is 🌴 🧭🌙
Missionaries amaze me, it's as if they think it's a lack of 'hearing the word' that makes people adhere to no or other religions.
I can assure you that is Not my Ideal bike :P
Not being a smartass,honest question,....what does it need different? I assuming that the racks , fenders,etc are kind of a personal preference thing and that will be done later. I just started "REALLY" cycling about 8 months ago on a trek verve 2 and with 5 miles of Ozark Missouri 2 lane and gravel roads,this sounds like what I need to build.
@bruceclark5627 look at my username 😉
Maybe the LDS should use some of the 32 billion dollars they hid to ostensibly help people rather than lay it on the shoulders of unpaid volunteers
Yuk…
Ah your in the Mormon cult.
Why I watch you and not so much berm peak .. Christ based folks
The Berm Creek channel has done a lot for the general public. Their latest videos show unending compassion in the wake of the hurricane damage. Stop selling your religious discrimination as a virtue, it's weird.