My Custom Waterford Rando Bike - BIKE CHECK!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @daniellarson3068
    @daniellarson3068 Год назад +40

    Interesting - So Waterford cycles have closed. It was kind of like the last of the Original Schwinn. It's a bit like a loss of a piece of America.

  • @siriosstar4789
    @siriosstar4789 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful . waaay prettier than the modern aero looking clone bikes of today . 👍

  • @dablyputs
    @dablyputs 8 месяцев назад +3

    Man, that is a beautiful bike. Sad to hear Waterford has closed.

  • @jrother
    @jrother Год назад +8

    Always know where your towel is, Dude.

    • @jefftoonstra5087
      @jefftoonstra5087 2 месяца назад

      Wipe’in as we go!😂

    • @CodSlap
      @CodSlap 24 дня назад

      Yeah dude, the galaxy is an unforgiving place - gotta’ make sure to keep your towel handy.

    • @jrother
      @jrother 23 дня назад

      @@CodSlap Many uses, not the least of which is wrapping it around your head to avoid the gaze of the ravenous bugblatter beast of Traal...

  • @johntyson
    @johntyson Год назад +4

    I can look at cool bikes all day. Those crank arms look like something out of grandpa’s tool chest. I’m a sucker for well made parts.

  • @doncompton9453
    @doncompton9453 11 месяцев назад +4

    I appreciate how you renovate bikes for riders with small budgets, but I really enjoyed your videos about your Waterford and your Ellis bikes.

  • @77gmcnut
    @77gmcnut Год назад +11

    That is a beautiful bicycle. The hammered fenders are very cool.

  • @siTTinLo
    @siTTinLo Месяц назад +1

    That is a gorgeous bicycle. Interesting fun facts about Waterford Precision Cycles also. Beautiful cat as well. I Love cats and I have Persians too. 💕🫡

  • @markschultz5524
    @markschultz5524 Год назад +3

    Nice. Waterford/Richard Schwinn will be missed. Love my Gunnar.

    • @calvinyoung4025
      @calvinyoung4025 10 месяцев назад +1

      I've been on a gunner single speed for 23 years. I wouldn't have any other way.
      Really sad to see water for go away

    • @billkallas1762
      @billkallas1762 10 месяцев назад

      I raced on a Gunnar Rodie for 15 years, until I hung up my numbers.

  • @ashhill308
    @ashhill308 11 месяцев назад +7

    Really enjoyed this one! Love seeing personality develop in a bike after years of tweaking and many miles of use and enjoyment

  • @rug212
    @rug212 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great looking bike man! I love how you geek out on every little nuance.

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius 11 месяцев назад +1

    It's a magnificent build, you don't see bikes like that in the wild often in 2023. 👌

  • @j.k.cascade2057
    @j.k.cascade2057 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for showing us your bike. I have seen a few of your other videos, this one just now came up after searching for Waterford. very Nice bike.

  • @darwinskeeper421
    @darwinskeeper421 Год назад +9

    It may not be my cup of coffee, but its an interesting bike none the less. It's interesting to see what somebody's dream bike is like, and I appreciate the effort you've put into equipping this bike and getting it to suit your touring needs. I hope you are able to put some more miles on it.

  • @TN-D18
    @TN-D18 11 месяцев назад +1

    A useful and beautiful design, allowing us the viewers a bit more access into your philosophy of biking.

  • @darrenbomer1129
    @darrenbomer1129 11 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful classy bike! Gorgeous components 🔥 15:36

  • @marcmilne9228
    @marcmilne9228 Год назад +6

    I recently found your channel. Love your passion and what you're doing. Keep the bikes coming.

  • @parrycross8099
    @parrycross8099 11 месяцев назад +2

    A thing of beauty.

  • @tauncfester3022
    @tauncfester3022 11 месяцев назад +2

    Just wanted to say: Worked at Burley's tandem frame contractor which also used custom butted True Temper... Didja know that most of their tubing was not seamless. It has welded seams and when used on their thin-wall 1.125" diameter tubing, (which we ovalized...) you had to be very careful were the seam was positioned towards the ovalizer's faces, so you didn't crack the seam open. It looks like a nice bike, I'm betting it's supple and comfortable on rougher paved roads, much like my Austro-Daimler Vent Noir. Which has seamless Reynolds 531 tubes.

  • @tassierovers1200
    @tassierovers1200 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks Andy. I enjoy this video very much mainly because of your explanation and showing of the components that make up your bike.
    Regards Steve.

  • @williamk5998
    @williamk5998 Год назад +2

    Extra credit for the cat.

  • @guycampbell5285
    @guycampbell5285 Год назад +3

    Excellent. For folks from the hinterlands of Wisconsin, seeing how you execute the details (decaleur, front rack, wiring, etc) is the content I haven't seen anywhere else. Beautiful bike.

  • @SuperCookiemonser
    @SuperCookiemonser Год назад +2

    This is very close to what I have in mind for an old Peugeot frame. Just have to restore the frame. That is a lovely bike you have, look after it.

  • @justintherriault3464
    @justintherriault3464 11 месяцев назад +2

    That right there is what is known as a good bike!

  • @props651
    @props651 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great looking bike and very well setup. I love all the functional touches and details. I agree about the Ultegra R8000 group set too. Mine has been through a lot of miles and weather conditions. Proper maintenance keeps the group working so well.

  • @davemeise2192
    @davemeise2192 11 месяцев назад +2

    Very interesting bike. I like what you've done with it.

  • @zoomustard
    @zoomustard Год назад +2

    Serious Rando bike. There's a Ford color that will match that paint.

  • @GuilleSpiegeler
    @GuilleSpiegeler 11 месяцев назад +1

    What a dream bike, jeez! Here's hoping that one day I'll get to build something quite as nice as that. It's just great. Cheers, man.

  • @55whiplash
    @55whiplash 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful! Nice components too, I was sad to hear Waterford closed this year. I have a couple of Rivendells that were built there, and the frames are flawless. I've heard Richard interviewed several times, and he was always quite humble but informative.

  • @shawnhinton68
    @shawnhinton68 4 месяца назад +1

    What a lovely bike! I just picked up an early 80's Bianchi Randonneur that I'm rebuilding with lots of help from your channel. Keep up the great work!

  • @burmajones803
    @burmajones803 11 месяцев назад +1

    SWEET ride! Loved this video. I grew up in Waterford in the 70s and 80s. Moved away in 86. Had hoped to one day get a customized Waterford bike, but I guess that ship has sailed. Really enjoyed the tour of yr Waterford though. Thx for sharing!

  • @ChesterApricot
    @ChesterApricot Год назад +3

    insane bike

  • @daverinker
    @daverinker 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love this bike. Those cranks man! I ended up with a track/road 2200 lugged Waterford. In my size on EBay. It fits 32/33s which is enough for me. A dream bike for sure. You may have inspired me to get a post out to share.

  • @markmartello
    @markmartello Год назад +1

    Andy, thanks for showing us your Waterford. I too always wanted one and was so disappointed to find out that I had waited too long and they were closed. I guess I'll have to go a step up and get a Drumlin.

  • @Ram-pc9ts
    @Ram-pc9ts Год назад +1

    Beautiful bike. Thanks for the tour.

  • @ChuckHarris-go5nz
    @ChuckHarris-go5nz Год назад +1

    Love the bike. Need more Gregor

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 Год назад +2

    Very much enjoyed that video!
    Thanks for quality, tasteful background music.
    Hollow tubing on bottle holders!
    Always learn from your detailing and totally steady, up-close camera work!

  • @auulyn
    @auulyn Год назад +3

    Rear hubs are one of the few components worth splurging on IMO as they really affect the feel of the bike. I cheap out in many other areas but am running an Onyx Vesper rear for the silence and soft engagement which is a plus for me. IMO the most noticeable areas of upgrade: tires, rear hub, pedals, saddle, bars.

  • @gwgorham
    @gwgorham 9 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing bike man thanks for sharing your build.

  • @twowheelthomas
    @twowheelthomas 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love my Waterford too. Going on 20 years with it. I heard you mention Ellis, I had a chance to talk with Dave when he was at Waterford and he explained how he massaged the lugs on my bike to make it look 👌🏻.

  • @yurimccoy7094
    @yurimccoy7094 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful! Reminds me quite a bit of my own treasured Cielo, by Chris King. They beautiful welds and light steel tubing... However I really feel like splurging on some of your "fancy" add ons now! I got cheap stuff when I was building up there frame😅

  • @PatrickJamesKiernan
    @PatrickJamesKiernan 10 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful bike! Love the way you have tuned it for practicality and beauty! I’m also dreaming about building a rando bike and this is a great inspiration. Thanks!

  • @astro61362
    @astro61362 Год назад +1

    Really like your bike. I like the old school steel bikes. Can't afford a custom. But, I have a couple of All City bikes that have served me well over the years.

  • @BranislavB-hx9zy
    @BranislavB-hx9zy Год назад +3

    Congratulations, that is well thought out bike build for sure! It's always exciting to see other bike mechanics build their own bikes, as a hobby bike mechanic I have many yeses and nos in my head when it comes to technical solutions and bike parts. Greetings from Croatia

  • @edselbobpacer
    @edselbobpacer 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful bike

  • @DadVibe
    @DadVibe 11 месяцев назад +1

    Greg, this is a family show!😹

    • @SlimOneable
      @SlimOneable 11 месяцев назад

      A friend calls that ‘Playing the Cello.’

  • @philphillips5231
    @philphillips5231 11 месяцев назад

    my wife was from east troy, i had a fantasy of going to Waterford and ordering a bike. it never happened and then they closed. I am happy enough with the manufactured bikes i have and will probably never (75) buy a custom one. sometime I plan to visit your shop, you remind me so much of a wisconsin friend i have, your video's are great. phil

  • @mattgatof4174
    @mattgatof4174 11 месяцев назад +1

    Truly fantastic forever bike. Love it😊

  • @richardreiter66
    @richardreiter66 Год назад +1

    Nice bike. I always wanted one, but just could not afford one. Keep it forever.

  • @jmsaltzman
    @jmsaltzman 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing the details on this beauty! I like content like this more than rants fwiw :).

  • @alistairs8495
    @alistairs8495 8 месяцев назад +1

    Pretty functional for such a fancy bike. Classy.

  • @MattScottMusic
    @MattScottMusic 11 месяцев назад

    Nice to see a bike that is a little more fancy for contrast.

  • @marta150
    @marta150 11 месяцев назад +2

    Those brake cradles are nice, keeps them perfectly centered.

  • @aaronrobinson4519
    @aaronrobinson4519 3 месяца назад

    VERY awesome ride Andy! That's definitely one to just admire. I don't think I'd ever ride that. Thanks for sharing!

  • @TCraigLinz
    @TCraigLinz Год назад +1

    Best video so far. Your bike choices are very different from mine, and that's what makes it interesting. The Waterford is a gem! Thanks for the tour.

  • @tuftsbatson8387
    @tuftsbatson8387 11 месяцев назад +2

    Congrats on all your success! It's a really beautiful bike, and a great walk through for style of bike that doesn't have a lot of content, and Waterford isn't on youtube much. I love my Waterford RST-22. It has randonneur geometry and can fit up to 38c tires.

  • @johnschooley3631
    @johnschooley3631 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love my 650b riv saluki. I tour occasionally, but i'm old, heavy and slow. But, it's wonderful to feel 'as one' with your bike.

  • @jbikemoore
    @jbikemoore 3 месяца назад

    Wonderful build and thank you for the guided tour. Just a great video, I was mesmerized. Thank you.

  • @sparkyvespa
    @sparkyvespa 11 месяцев назад +1

    I remember as a teenager there was a high end road bike shop that opened in my local UK town selling Waterford frames. We went in as lads just admiring the build and paint quality but feeling out of place in the shop due to the price.
    Beautiful build!

  • @lesflynn4455
    @lesflynn4455 8 месяцев назад +1

    Cool. I believe these are what the Poms (English) call Audax bikes. I don't know what Australians call them, as I've not done one of their rides, but I've owned a fully equipped, mudgard shod, long distance bike some years ago. It was actually my favourite bike. I frequently rode it in preference to my carbon road bike, until an unfortunate crash put it out of service for a couple of months. A local rally driver's shop was the place recommended to weld up my broken frame. They did a decent job. Unfortunately the frame didn't last. It was rough, a Ribble Winter trainer, I believe it was called. It was rough, but I loved it.
    This Waterford bike is a thing of beauty. It must be pretty heavy, but my god it's pretty. I'd like to see a riding video of it, to see how it goes on the road. It's a beautiful custom machine, and I'd like to see it in it's element, doing what it's supposed to do.

  • @abelsousa3641
    @abelsousa3641 Год назад +1

    It's a piece of art! 👌

  • @yvesst-arnaud6562
    @yvesst-arnaud6562 11 месяцев назад

    It's like a piece of art , I enjoy to see this.

  • @sarsaparila
    @sarsaparila 11 месяцев назад

    This was super interesting, I love hearing about thought-through specific parts and pieces(old steel tubing or brands) that I otherwise would not know about. Lovely color too

  • @sylvainguidi
    @sylvainguidi 11 месяцев назад +1

    Impressive, man. Beautiful bike. Gorgeous and well engineered René Herse components for touring, I'm a v-brake man, but hard to deny the classic look and the superb praticality of those cantivelers for a 38c+fenders+road levers combo. And those subcompact cranks? Just stunning. To be honest I dont see any area of improvement in the bike itself. Offcourse some posh (and perhaps a bit of your fancy self) may have prefered that you use silver campa potenza group, but how can you deny the powerful trickled-down technology from Shimano: 11 speed mechanical ultegra were used by 2nd division cycling teams in Europe circa 2015! You cannot beat that performance, it's just the same than Dura-ace, just slightly heavier!
    on a secondary note, one hs to appreciate how local the bike production can be. As being french, my dream bike is obviously made a local now-defunct company in the Pyrenées, Sunn.
    You got my sub, man, keep it local and agro.

  • @jackiegammon2065
    @jackiegammon2065 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful bike! Being that I'm in Maine, I have only seen a couple of Waterford bikes, but they certainly are beautiful. There's something about a custom bike that always brings a smile to your face I had a custom built ti frame in the early 90's, and just LOVE that bike! At any rate, thanks for sharing, I LOVE this stuff and can't wait to see your next one.

  • @scottcopeland7457
    @scottcopeland7457 11 месяцев назад

    Very nice build. Thanks for sharing.

  • @james-t7w4p
    @james-t7w4p Год назад +1

    That’s a beautiful build ❤

  • @MelvinHughesatp
    @MelvinHughesatp 11 месяцев назад

    Wonderful bike!!! I have a 2011 Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen frame made by Waterford. Also running the Onxy rear hub and Son front dynamo with an Edilux light on Velocity Quills but with 44mm Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass tires. Waterford frames are pretty incredible! I bought mine new and it is my all-time favorite bike!

  • @james-p
    @james-p 6 месяцев назад

    That is one sweeeeet bike! I'm starting something along that line with a custom frame. At 6' 4" / 193cm, I reckon I've been riding "almost right" bikes for enough decades that it's time to get a bike that's "just right." I love those René Herse bits and I had them on my parts list too! Although I'm thinking Herse center-pull rather than canti (I love the feel of good center-pulls), but of course that'll depend how well everything plays together. Anyway, thanks for the tour of that luvly machine!

  • @elrohil
    @elrohil 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful overview of a stunning Waterford. So glad I got a bike from them before they closed. Must just hmm along the Midwest roads.

  • @trevgrooves
    @trevgrooves Год назад

    Great bike, sir.

  • @nancybryson5488
    @nancybryson5488 11 месяцев назад +1

    I loved this. Esp loved cat!

  • @QoraxAudio
    @QoraxAudio Год назад +3

    I'm not really into retro bikes, but that frame quality is just amazing!
    Modern aluminium frames are NEVER that nicely welded!

    • @tauncfester3022
      @tauncfester3022 11 месяцев назад

      TIG welding on tubing this thin is not easy so the fillet of the weld is indeed smaller than what you would see on a Taiwan made late 1980's robot welded bike. Anlun factory made Nishsiki's Cunningham's designed MTB's and their welds were almost perfect but still had a bit of an outwards bulge, true, precision hand welded TIG welding look like it flows from one tube to the next.

  • @tomharriman5051
    @tomharriman5051 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Andy. Thanks for the video, and that is a wonderful bike. I have a Waterford storie to share. Last March I found a Waterford, in my frame size, on the local craigslist. After a little back and forth the seller and I decided on a price of 650.00 dollars. After getting it home, and to my shock and amazement, the craigslist bike had been used, abused, neglected, and had some of the worst DIY work I had ever seen. In the wise words of a RUclipsr, "My bike sucked"! However, with many new parts and many hours of careful work, it has become am absolutely wonderful bike. If anyone gets the chance to buy a used one, they are well worth the time and money. Have a nice summer. Tom

  • @mytwocoins
    @mytwocoins 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice set up on the Waterford. I’m sure it rides well and the feeling of having all your stuff with you and ready for any turn in the weather or nightfall is worth the efforts and expenses.
    I have a Boulder Bicycle All Road with 650b wheels that was built by Waterford. It is finely crafted for sure right down to the quality of the paint job. It had traditional small diameter tubes with thin walls which give it a magical ride quality. I’ve done two 200K brevets with it. Mine also has Honjo’s, cantilever brakes by IRD in back Shimano on front for using rack bolts.
    Campy 11 speed shifters and Shimano Ultegra deraileurs.
    Rene Herse Baby shoe extra light tires set up tubeless on Pacenti bretvet rims with white industries t11 rear hub and a Son extra wide generator hub in front. “Compass” tail light and the Edelux headlight. Maes parallel handle bar and an SQlab saddle on a Nitto post.
    Bike weighs 25lb with fenders and front rack. Feels like 20 when riding though. 🏁

  • @drwisniewski
    @drwisniewski 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing - can tell you're proud of it. Can you share more detail about the charging system? That sounds interesting.

  • @kenschwarz8057
    @kenschwarz8057 Год назад +10

    Love it. So glad you scratched that itch while Waterford could oblige. What custom steel frame builder would you recommend for us laggards who haven’t gotten it together?
    I’d be interested in your journeys with this one and others like it, how you planned them, who you went with, what you carried, where you stayed, etc.
    Your channel’s terrific. Keep it going!

    • @scottraines4254
      @scottraines4254 11 месяцев назад

      That is too bad they closed. Was always on the someday list. 😢

    • @user-ki9gd2bk5q
      @user-ki9gd2bk5q 11 месяцев назад

      Look up Zukas cycles. He's in Augusta Ga.

    • @tauncfester3022
      @tauncfester3022 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@scottraines4254 Keep your eyes open for Trek's midrange to higher end Reynolds tubed bike frames from the early to mid 1980's, which Waterford contracted out.

  • @JamesBargar
    @JamesBargar Год назад

    That is absolutely a refined piece of art. 😮

  • @jdcjr50
    @jdcjr50 Год назад

    I love my '98 Trek 7500. It soars. Thanks for sharing your love for a well-made bike.

  • @recyclespinning9839
    @recyclespinning9839 3 месяца назад

    Should have bought a used touring Waterford when one came up in my frame size on Facebook. Beautifully built .

  • @geezers10
    @geezers10 11 месяцев назад

    Phil Wood bb? Nice ride. Nothing like a frame made to order. Thanks for the Christmas idea, my wife will like her new bell.

  • @briandineen7857
    @briandineen7857 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful bike, love the color and the history of Waterford. Yes, more of touring randonaee bikes, your shop, your town/ community

  • @David_a_journeyman_curmudgeon
    @David_a_journeyman_curmudgeon 11 месяцев назад

    Now I'm dreaming of an onyx hub, but $$$ dang!
    Great showcase video! Your dynamo setup is particularly impressive.
    The sound of the bottom tube was a little uninspiring, but I'm sure it's as robust as other steel tubes. I admire the clean TIG work; I also admire the aesthetics of big fat beads that convey bombproof-ed-ness.

  • @Alistair_Spence
    @Alistair_Spence 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome bike. It's clear that you have put a lot of thought into how you've built it up and I tip my cap to you for that. Respect.

  • @fatbikearcticnomad2122
    @fatbikearcticnomad2122 Год назад +1

    Nice bike man! Very well made and high quality. I would definitely add a rear rack with this bike 👍👍

  • @OM-sb2bd
    @OM-sb2bd 2 месяца назад

    Killer bike! I’ve got a Gunnar steelie that I ❤. Sad that Waterford/Gunnar is out of business now … but Richard made the call to do it on his own terms, it was time he said, so not sad in that regard. ☮️

  • @ScottCarlson-cz7wj
    @ScottCarlson-cz7wj Год назад +1

    Beautiful bike. I don't know if I could ride something that nice -ha. I'm a one bike, loose on the wash schedule, not concerned about bashing things up a bit, kind of guy. I'd have to keep a bike like that in the living room for eye candy. Gorgeous bike though. Enjoyable vid, thxs.

  • @cjvilleneuve1566
    @cjvilleneuve1566 Год назад

    I love things that peoples have think tru with the best regard to detail because its their passion.Its not my taste with all the chrome and polish metal,,but i can recognize the beauty of it,good job man !

  • @pgjudo
    @pgjudo 11 месяцев назад

    I’m pretty much strictly MTB, but I love just about all bikes (especially custom builds) and really appreciate your videos. This bike is 🔥 🥇

  • @godfellas483
    @godfellas483 Год назад +4

    BF...You glossed over the seat post. I noticed it has a backward bent in it. Would that be helpful for taller riders? Who makes that? In that it is a custom-made bike frame, why couldn't you order a more relaxed angle seat down tube? Thanks for posting BF...!

    • @bkefrmr
      @bkefrmr  Год назад +2

      It’s a Tompson Masterpiece. I have setback posts on all my bike. It just feels right that way 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @timetravelfilms727
    @timetravelfilms727 Год назад

    Like this bike very much! A real gentleman's bike!

  • @donaldphillips7298
    @donaldphillips7298 11 месяцев назад

    What an awesome bike by a very passionate cyclist! Fun to watch and geek out on the unique build. Thanks for sharing

  • @TylerA3
    @TylerA3 11 месяцев назад

    Would love a video along the lines of of "Must have home tools" or something to that affect. Must have tools for folks wanting to learn how to maintain their own bikes, and teach their kids how to maintain theirs as well. Great content!

  • @blockhead3654
    @blockhead3654 9 месяцев назад

    That hub is amazing.

  • @wismar3630
    @wismar3630 Год назад

    Great bike! I like to take about a year to truly build a keeper....and never stop tweaking it!

  • @ClintDowd
    @ClintDowd Год назад

    Thanks!

    • @bkefrmr
      @bkefrmr  Год назад +1

      Thank you! 🤑

  • @denverman6161963
    @denverman6161963 11 месяцев назад

    That's a beautiful piece of machinery. I'd love to ride it.

  • @HFVidShotz
    @HFVidShotz 8 дней назад +1

    Really NICE!

  • @newlifeforoldshtuff7810
    @newlifeforoldshtuff7810 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful bicycle a work of art. The fenders are also cool looking. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

  • @Gunwoo
    @Gunwoo 11 месяцев назад

    Love this episode. I’m a new fan and enjoy this type of content- what a gorgeous bike