Still though.. i would choose to put full kit (front + rear) Magura MT7 +pro 4 pistons hydraulic brakes on it to be even more Epic.. otherwise this bike turn out fantastic indeed ! ;0)
I still ride my bike from '96, it's even been my regular bike for the past 12 months or so while I don't have anything better to use instead. Santa Cruz Heckler, performs like a boss.
@Giuliano Skywalker I'm also the first to admit how awful 90's bikes can be though. I've ridden a variety. Klein Mantra, GT LTS, a variety of hardtails. For the most part they force you to ride slow and grip tight.
Hallo i am from singapore. After seeing your videos i was inspired and started restoring old bikes . Giving this old nostalgic bikes new life those during my childhood give me great pleasure . Also seeing my kids ride the bikes i restored made me very happy. Really hoping to see more of your upcoming videos.
As a person who has never liked purple, this video has single handedly changed my feelings on purple forever! This bike is incredibly awesome! Next level is an understatement! As another RUclipsr would say, "this bike is the DREAM!!!" I figured it was going to turn out pretty good, but, it far surpassed all of my expectations! This is double cool!!!
You have inspired me to build myself a touring bike during the winter using parts that I have and an old urban Trek frame from roughly 2015 or 2016.... Thank you for being creative and inspiring. Much respected from the UK.
It's such a cool idea to use gun bluing to color a bike! Such a neat affect, it really gives it a deep, smooth gun metal look, which is gorgeous against the shiny steel of the lettering and symbols. Absolutely gorgeous build like always!
Having bought my first mt bike in '89 your video really brought back good memories from the mid 90's of wrenching away on my steel hardtails of that era. Also, that is a nice bit of filmmaking to show the magic of pumping life into that old beauty, it really got the nostalgia wave going for me.
I worked in a bikeshop for 5 years growing up. I can say that when assembling the headset, bearing race, and cutting the fork I could tell when was happening just by the sounds alone. Thank you @oldshovel.
Cool vid. Only tip i have is when using the derailleur hanger tool, always use the wheels valve as the test for reference. If you just spin the tool around with the wheel stationary, the tool can pick up a false-hit if the wheel is out of true at all
Wow. This is perhaps my new favorite of your builds. The blueing of the frame is such an interesting touch. I love how it still gives a hint to all the love that went into the bike when you look closely.
I admire what you do to old things especially recreating old mtb frames and making it Road worthy again. Many thanks to your channel. It keeps me inspired. Thanks!
I love how you retro these bikes to disc. I have a collection of vintage mountain bikes I build, swap and rebuild components among my bikes. Whatever is compatible. Watching your videos is really mind blowing.
@@markhogan9435 But still wasn´t engineered to take the momentum of a discbrake. Most builds from professional builders sport a (small & elegant) brace to chainstay…
"THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! WHAT IS THIS??? VELVET???" And seriously... man this is sick! You keep going up to the next level with every single project on this channel! Again - this is beautiful!
I just shake my head at the end, the creativity and craftsmanship is unreal. Love the steel’d blue. The only gripe I have is please don’t ever skip that outro, I love it, and it gives a great motto to live life by. 👍🏻 Sick build friend.
@oldshovel How has the frame held up after 3 years? has the frame rusted or discolored or scratched easily? looking at doing this with my frame. Thanks
On this one I did just one coat of clear, on others I have done more and it has held up better. It also may depend on where you live. I took the Voodoo to the Oregon coat and with the humidity it did not fare as well as here in Utah.
Does blueing an old road frame that is blazed could make it weaker at the bracket that join the tubes? Excellent bike and agree with other comments that the creativity is top notch.
And the cheapest handlebars and seat available. With how much everything else costs I imagine those were the cuts that had to be made. When I do bikes like this I keep in mind how much anyone would actually pay in the end vs the cost to build. This one would most likely loose money as in my area no one would pay anymore than $400 for it.
@@crewkatie9875 Oh come on. I don't even know what size it is, I'm a complete random, and I'd pay shipping and 1000 bones all day. At least! This thing is dopeee
i would much prefer to buy one of your builds over a new bike. Something about it being brought back to life and the experience the frame carries as well as the experience you have as a builder is very dope. Even more so now that i will be actively avoiding public transit in the city do to my immunocompromised state. All that to say that i love your channel and builds!
I still love, and ride, my '99 VooDoo HooDoo AL. Thanks for reminding me of that fact, because I really need to remember that when I see all these $4k to $12k bike vids today.
Most of his other bike restorations are personal projects or gifts/donations to the community, and he has past episodes in which he restored and colored some of these parts purple. For the new purple parts, he talks about who gave them to him in the description. He has mentioned and shown in other videos that he often will go to second hand shops and flea markets to look for old bikes and old bike parts, and will take them apart and restore the parts that can be restored. This bike was likely picked up in a similar manner, though I agree that it would be cool to learn the specifics of how all these parts came together!
@@Sokolva yeah husselfelt stem, Paul brakes,king headset prolly cost more than the frame lol. Wake bars? Race face cranks, thos cheap grips, Wth? Idk im just curios as this is probably one of the best ones I've seen just not too knar on the paint job but the bike is a great choice. Just makes me wonder did someone want this. Parts are hard to find in color right now. Is that why they don't match? Just curious
@@Sokolva he was doing that color stuff wasn't he? The magnetic stuff i can't think of? But alot he pulled out of boxes. I think that husselfelt stem was one he colored?
Awesome, and the anodized purple parts look fantastic against the Blued frame. Inspired choices brother, God Bless you and yours, from me and mine, in UK. Ignore the web experts who poo poo the Gun Blue. Under that clear coat it will last just as long as any other "paint" finish. Im about to Blue the stantions on a cheap old, rusty set of forks, on my daughters bike, which is what led me here, and I am so very glad I did. Wonderful.
The video was suggested by RUclips to me (never seen your videos before). I must say - absolutely great work on this bike. The finish of this frame with the purple bits added is absolutely phenomenal! Really great looking bike :)
This is one "no expenses spared" kinda build, holy crap. Paul levers, chris king headset, wolf tooth seat clamp... I wish I could afford this stuff LOL
they sponsor him, so he gets all the stuff and tools for free... and in return they get forever advertisement from his videos (not a bad investment).. I think OURY grips has been with him forever and Park Tools sign with him as well... I do like his videos and Yes.. I own OURY Grips and Park Tools.. seeing how proficient they are.. Oury grips tend to get really sticky though in time
@@kh17150 Oury grips are sticky brand new out of the blister pack haha. I never thought to put coins in the ends of the bars. I was just starring at one of mine the other day and thinking of something to put on the bar end after I had to remove it to install a new BOX brake perch/lever. For others that don't know, they are really soft, so its easy to poke a hole in them at the ends.
There's a Lot, a real lot to like about your clips which i'll comment on each one occasionally but on this one the fact you take the time to show us the new brake levers. Really well done.
Paul components are so rad. They are a customer of mine, so if you bought those parts, in a round about way you helped support my family. :) nice job on the build and video!
I wish Chris King and Paul Components parts showed up at my doorstep, sigh. That bike needs to be ridden but maybe add a brace between chain stay and seat stay as that new disc brake mount is gonna need it.
That is absolutely gorgeous. Stripping down an old western flyer myself that I also want to blue the frame. Keep doing what you're doing. These are great how too's.
I didn't know my father well. But, he always had a chevy. I remember when I was a kid seeing how he'd look at a restored camaro or vette. I'm not much into cars. That was my father's game. I have a beat up truck that I use when needed but mostly just like to ride bikes. I think, looking at this, I can understand what he was feeling at those times.
This is my favourite Old Shovel build yet! It’s obvious how much preparation went into this and your choice of parts (and those colours) was inspired. I’m so glad you attached those disc brake cable stops to the frame. My only criticism of your previous Kona Explosif build was the use of cable ties (and also when you bashed the headset cups into frame with a mallet 😂). Keep up the good work! Such a pleasure to watch!
Another outstanding video from my bikes era. Flashbacks to a TI-Voodoo I helped build out for a friend. Such a fantastic company that didn't seem to make it to through the millennium. Would love to see that bike on a ride video. Best...
People who realize the frame prep for bluing is half-assed, the bluing itself is poor, the brake boss on the rear looks like crap, the anodising on the stem and cranks are poorly done, and drilling holes in the frame is a health risk.
Hot Diggety. Thats sweet. Keen to see it ridden. on any surface you can see how a quality bike feels to ride. You don't hafta ride it to understand. Blued steel. Good idea. The better prep , the better the finish.
A masterpiece, as usual 💪. I'm on my first restoration/build and you're a motivation for me, big big thank you for tips and inspiration. Greetings from France 🙏
I love watching your builds. Over the time I’ve been watching them and seen how your technique and craft has evolved, your attention to detail has been fine tuned and the finished bikes are becoming functioning art pieces. But the bottom line is still to give old things new life - something I take away and try to do with the bikes I build. Keep doing what you do: it’s wonderful. 👍🏼
The main selling point for the Klampers is that you can change out the actuating arms to match any pull length. So, you could if you chose, switch this bike over to dropbars and you'd still be able to use the calipers.
@@SnootchieBootchies27 There's some other things. The calipers are stiffer. But, the main thing is the modularity. Its a niche product, but I think that's ok. Not everything needs to be for everyone, but for a tinkerer/builder the Klampers can have good value in this regard. I'm happy the option is there for people who have a need for it.
I’m actually quite interested in finding out for myself. I’ve talked a bunch with the folks at Paul’s about their setup and modulation. I’m curious to see how I can tweak and customize their setup.
Never mind all these “dream build” channels, you are building the sickest bikes on RUclips.
Still though.. i would choose to put full kit (front + rear) Magura MT7 +pro 4 pistons hydraulic brakes on it to be even more Epic.. otherwise this bike turn out fantastic indeed ! ;0)
That is my exact dream frame.... slightly different finish but damn close.
This deffinatly qualifies as dream build
I said to myself out loud, "that's siick", multiple times throughout the video. Perfect word for his work.
dream builds about bolting exotic expensive parts together, never impressed me. but old shovel is not only really building but puts spirit in it
This is pure ASMR! Thank you for refraining from using annoying background music or useless babbling. Highly appreciated!
Let’s just hope you’ve created a new era of tech-vids without annoying music but just the art of adding less...
What a clean and solid ride!!😍
I love the fact that 96 is now vintage, god I’m old.😂😂👍🏻🇬🇧
I still ride my bike from '96, it's even been my regular bike for the past 12 months or so while I don't have anything better to use instead. Santa Cruz Heckler, performs like a boss.
@Giuliano Skywalker I'm also the first to admit how awful 90's bikes can be though. I've ridden a variety. Klein Mantra, GT LTS, a variety of hardtails. For the most part they force you to ride slow and grip tight.
Bet you groan 6 days out of 7 in the morning when clambering out the side of the bed
Hallo i am from singapore. After seeing your videos i was inspired and started restoring old bikes . Giving this old nostalgic bikes new life those during my childhood give me great pleasure . Also seeing my kids ride the bikes i restored made me very happy. Really hoping to see more of your upcoming videos.
Awesome awesome awesomeness
@@oldshovel can u give me links to order the oury grips n spray cans so i can sell them in sg
As a person who has never liked purple, this video has single handedly changed my feelings on purple forever! This bike is incredibly awesome! Next level is an understatement! As another RUclipsr would say, "this bike is the DREAM!!!" I figured it was going to turn out pretty good, but, it far surpassed all of my expectations! This is double cool!!!
Lol awesome. “Today is going to be epic!”
@@oldshovel ,perfect!!!!! That comment is well good!
I think this is called "taking it to a whole new level".
You have inspired me to build myself a touring bike during the winter using parts that I have and an old urban Trek frame from roughly 2015 or 2016.... Thank you for being creative and inspiring.
Much respected from the UK.
It's such a cool idea to use gun bluing to color a bike! Such a neat affect, it really gives it a deep, smooth gun metal look, which is gorgeous against the shiny steel of the lettering and symbols. Absolutely gorgeous build like always!
Unfortunately cold bluing like this provides only minimal resistance to wear and rust. Usually only used to touch up small areas of guns.
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 I was just wondering about that. Thanks for answering my question
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 No one ever shows what it looks like after 6 months of riding.
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 isn't the clear coat the one that will be protecting from rusting?
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 CLEAR COAT !
I locked the room, paced my breathing, and concentrated on watching this... and.. I found my inner peace that I needed... 🙏🏼
I love seeing how much life you can put into a bike with some time and effort.
And mostly a shit ton of money if you're going with the same components..
@@Emphaphis worth it
@@Emphaphis The unfortunate fact revolving around bike components.At least for broke people like me.
@@Emphaphis Dude I just spilt chocolate milk on me because of how true this comment is. At least we can watch people do bike builds like this.
you mean into a frame
everything else is new
This bike is just beautiful. You are a true artist. Your taste when combining everything together is excellent
Having bought my first mt bike in '89 your video really brought back good memories from the mid 90's of wrenching away on my steel hardtails of that era. Also, that is a nice bit of filmmaking to show the magic of pumping life into that old beauty, it really got the nostalgia wave going for me.
Awesome
Your videos are like therapy to me.
I've been watching you for years. Now its my dream to own an Old Shovel Custom one day. That would be the pinnacle of my bike owning.
The total is far more than the sum of its parts and labour. Very well done.
I would enjoy having that in my stable.
I worked in a bikeshop for 5 years growing up. I can say that when assembling the headset, bearing race, and cutting the fork I could tell when was happening just by the sounds alone. Thank you @oldshovel.
Awesome
Cool vid. Only tip i have is when using the derailleur hanger tool, always use the wheels valve as the test for reference. If you just spin the tool around with the wheel stationary, the tool can pick up a false-hit if the wheel is out of true at all
Wow. This is perhaps my new favorite of your builds. The blueing of the frame is such an interesting touch. I love how it still gives a hint to all the love that went into the bike when you look closely.
Thanks
Paul's components and old school RaceFace cranks! SWEET!!!
I admire what you do to old things especially recreating old mtb frames and making it Road worthy again. Many thanks to your channel. It keeps me inspired. Thanks!
Awesome thanks
AWESOME!
I love steel frame bikes, old and new.
It never would occurred to me to blue the frame, so beautiful! That is really really cool!
Love, love, love this build. Your level of work is increasing exponentially and I can't wait to see what you have in the future.
I love how you retro these bikes to disc. I have a collection of vintage mountain bikes I build, swap and rebuild components among my bikes. Whatever is compatible. Watching your videos is really mind blowing.
Without a brace on that rear stay, won't the disk brake crack the frame?
i think that more of an aluminum problem... but its not a bad idea
Most likely it can bend the seat stay, without a brace to the chain stay...
This old steel is strong...
@@markhogan9435 But still wasn´t engineered to take the momentum of a discbrake.
Most builds from professional builders sport a (small & elegant) brace to chainstay…
That’s why you have two brakes.. like kidneys!
I’ve binged bout 20 of your vids over the past couple weeks, this is my favorite!
Awesome
"THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! WHAT IS THIS??? VELVET???"
And seriously... man this is sick! You keep going up to the next level with every single project on this channel! Again - this is beautiful!
Thanks 🙏
"Who's gonna clean up all these flowers?"
@@brianbelfer4259 Y'all made my day with these comments :) #nostalgia
Out of all these bicycles renewed on youtube this by far, is arguably the best transformation I've seen.
You never cease to amaze me with your builds. I love the bluing. I am curious to see how it wears. Keep up the good work.
Thanks. I’m curious too. I hope it holds up too.
@@oldshovel you the best
l ve seen alot of bike builds over the years but you JUST TOOK IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL !! THIS IS AN AWESOME BUILD !!!
I just shake my head at the end, the creativity and craftsmanship is unreal. Love the steel’d blue. The only gripe I have is please don’t ever skip that outro, I love it, and it gives a great motto to live life by. 👍🏻 Sick build friend.
I concur! I look forward to hearing his thoughts at the end of the video, especially reminding us to give old things new life.
As an ardent viewer of his videos,I always hope to hear his advice to restore bikes where possible.His words alone are akin to a movement.
May
Agree! Not the same without the commentary at the end.
I converted a 99 Voodoo Nzumbi into a fixed gear tracklocross bike. Needless to say I'm in love with old Voodoos now!
Amazing work.
First time I seen one of these was at the Norba National round#1 1996. Masterful craftsmanship
@oldshovel How has the frame held up after 3 years? has the frame rusted or discolored or scratched easily? looking at doing this with my frame. Thanks
On this one I did just one coat of clear, on others I have done more and it has held up better. It also may depend on where you live. I took the Voodoo to the Oregon coat and with the humidity it did not fare as well as here in Utah.
@oldshovel how many coats of Super Blue did you do?
The blued frame looks soooo good! Interesting. Never seen that before. What a beauty!
Thanks
Does blueing an old road frame that is blazed could make it weaker at the bracket that join the tubes? Excellent bike and agree with other comments that the creativity is top notch.
This guy is definitely the bike whisperer.... That restoration was absolutely phenomenal....
Old Shovel: Installs brand new Paul, King, Raceface purple ano parts
Also Old Shovel: electrical tubeless tape
And the cheapest handlebars and seat available. With how much everything else costs I imagine those were the cuts that had to be made. When I do bikes like this I keep in mind how much anyone would actually pay in the end vs the cost to build. This one would most likely loose money as in my area no one would pay anymore than $400 for it.
@@crewkatie9875 Oh come on. I don't even know what size it is, I'm a complete random, and I'd pay shipping and 1000 bones all day. At least! This thing is dopeee
@crew’s customs cheapest saddle those things are like £100+ I’d give my left bollock for one
But why mech disc?
@@dubplateriddim because Paul Klampers.
Retro bikes are the way to go. Have a Merida Redskins and I love it so much. Thanks for sharing your builds. Ciao din Romania.
i would much prefer to buy one of your builds over a new bike. Something about it being brought back to life and the experience the frame carries as well as the experience you have as a builder is very dope. Even more so now that i will be actively avoiding public transit in the city do to my immunocompromised state. All that to say that i love your channel and builds!
Thanks
That was 20 mins on RUclips that I really enjoyed. So much talent and style. And thanks for the sound! The edit was amazing.
I still love, and ride, my '99 VooDoo HooDoo AL. Thanks for reminding me of that fact, because I really need to remember that when I see all these $4k to $12k bike vids today.
I can say I have never wanted one of your builds more than this one 10/10 beautiful work!!
Wow, just about brought a tear to my eye. Very well done!
Great looking build! I really miss you explaining the different choices or the process. That is something I really liked about your videos.
Noted. I had commentary I was going to use but it just felt soooo awesome without it on this beauty.
I've watched most of your bills and this one is by far my favorite. Beautiful beautiful work.
Absolute favorite bike build I’ve seen to date. You put everything into this, your anodized parts look incredible matched up with it all!
Thanks
This is one of your best build so far in my opinion. It looks awesome!!
Thanks my friend
Wish there was more history behind the bike. Or info. Are these parts someone wanted on? All the purple different brands? Did they just want purple?
Most of his other bike restorations are personal projects or gifts/donations to the community, and he has past episodes in which he restored and colored some of these parts purple. For the new purple parts, he talks about who gave them to him in the description. He has mentioned and shown in other videos that he often will go to second hand shops and flea markets to look for old bikes and old bike parts, and will take them apart and restore the parts that can be restored. This bike was likely picked up in a similar manner, though I agree that it would be cool to learn the specifics of how all these parts came together!
@@Sokolva yeah husselfelt stem, Paul brakes,king headset prolly cost more than the frame lol. Wake bars? Race face cranks, thos cheap grips, Wth? Idk im just curios as this is probably one of the best ones I've seen just not too knar on the paint job but the bike is a great choice. Just makes me wonder did someone want this. Parts are hard to find in color right now. Is that why they don't match? Just curious
@@Sokolva he was doing that color stuff wasn't he? The magnetic stuff i can't think of? But alot he pulled out of boxes. I think that husselfelt stem was one he colored?
He's sponsored by oury, he anondized the cranks and stem
@@senorspiegel that makes sense i remember the anodizing now. Got it crossed with someone else. I wanna try that.
Absolutely beautiful bike restoration!!! Amazing work like always
I'd love to watch him restoring FS Bikes like: GT RTS/LTS, Kona Stab, Manitou FS, San Andreas Mountaincycle, etc.
Oooh yes!
Especially the GT RS OR LTS
@Steve Crump... He has a resto video on a GT, triple triangle frame, that one also came out 🔥.
@@rqteqobzrvr3592 Thanks. Yes i saw that one....👋 God bless.🙋
Great, now I’m in love with the blued steel and have a Trek 820 that needs repainting.
Simply stunning. Plus it has inspired me to blue my Dawes Ultra Galaxy.
Another build I learned from you sir, nice build. I am at awe on the skill and know how. Thanks sir.
This is made with curiosity and enthusiasm, thus making it art!
Every build
Awesome, and the anodized purple parts look fantastic against the Blued frame. Inspired choices brother, God Bless you and yours, from me and mine, in UK. Ignore the web experts who poo poo the Gun Blue. Under that clear coat it will last just as long as any other "paint" finish. Im about to Blue the stantions on a cheap old, rusty set of forks, on my daughters bike, which is what led me here, and I am so very glad I did. Wonderful.
The video was suggested by RUclips to me (never seen your videos before). I must say - absolutely great work on this bike. The finish of this frame with the purple bits added is absolutely phenomenal! Really great looking bike :)
Thanks and welcome to the channel.
ive watched this film several times now i just love this bike a dream machine very inspirational
This is one "no expenses spared" kinda build, holy crap. Paul levers, chris king headset, wolf tooth seat clamp... I wish I could afford this stuff LOL
they sponsor him, so he gets all the stuff and tools for free... and in return they get forever advertisement from his videos (not a bad investment).. I think OURY grips has been with him forever and Park Tools sign with him as well... I do like his videos and Yes.. I own OURY Grips and Park Tools.. seeing how proficient they are.. Oury grips tend to get really sticky though in time
Except the bars and seat I agree.
@@kh17150 Oury grips are sticky brand new out of the blister pack haha. I never thought to put coins in the ends of the bars. I was just starring at one of mine the other day and thinking of something to put on the bar end after I had to remove it to install a new BOX brake perch/lever. For others that don't know, they are really soft, so its easy to poke a hole in them at the ends.
There's a Lot, a real lot to like about your clips which i'll comment on each one occasionally but on this one the fact you take the time to show us the new brake levers. Really well done.
Fantastic build, loving the colours as always great production. all the best and keep up the good work Andy
Thanks Andy!
This my favorite build you hav eever done. purple parts, Paul components, gun blueing.. you had me at purple...nice job
Paul components are so rad. They are a customer of mine, so if you bought those parts, in a round about way you helped support my family. :)
nice job on the build and video!
The folks at Paul’s are awesome and I am happy to help support great people and families.
That’s one of the sickest rebuilds on an old school hardtail that I’ve seen.
Never knew that the derailleur hanger extender existed. Oh the possibilities
Is that the red piece he installed? Is that just to give the derailleur more travel to use the new 1x10 setup?
it just feels good to watch these videos
I wish Chris King and Paul Components parts showed up at my doorstep, sigh. That bike needs to be ridden but maybe add a brace between chain stay and seat stay as that new disc brake mount is gonna need it.
It'll probably flex a little, but the frame will be fine.
That is absolutely gorgeous. Stripping down an old western flyer myself that I also want to blue the frame. Keep doing what you're doing. These are great how too's.
Beautiful! I have a jealous Cinder Cone in the basement! Keep them coming.
Awesome
I'm a sucker for purple anodising, absolutely love this! Looks _so_ clean! Beautiful!
I would love to see little footage of you riding the bike after the finished build.
Excellent work mate. A pleasure to watch someone who knows what he’s doing and using quality parts. 👍🇦🇺
Are we seeing a recurring 90s theme with purple anodized components?
Also,as ever,the end result of this (re)build renders me speechless.
never seen a more perfect mtb bike in my life
Thanks
@@oldshovel your very welcom wish I could have a bike like this
I didn't know my father well. But, he always had a chevy. I remember when I was a kid seeing how he'd look at a restored camaro or vette. I'm not much into cars. That was my father's game. I have a beat up truck that I use when needed but mostly just like to ride bikes. I think, looking at this, I can understand what he was feeling at those times.
A work of art..... the gun blue thing works so well
This is my favourite Old Shovel build yet! It’s obvious how much preparation went into this and your choice of parts (and those colours) was inspired. I’m so glad you attached those disc brake cable stops to the frame. My only criticism of your previous Kona Explosif build was the use of cable ties (and also when you bashed the headset cups into frame with a mallet 😂).
Keep up the good work! Such a pleasure to watch!
I think that this is the best looking bike I have ever seen, good job!
Can’t wait to build my response elite
Another outstanding video from my bikes era. Flashbacks to a TI-Voodoo I helped build out for a friend. Such a fantastic company that didn't seem to make it to through the millennium. Would love to see that bike on a ride video. Best...
the best way to start my sunday!!! cheers from argentina!!!
Brilliant, old bikes brought back to life with some real world engineering know how. Love it.
Out done yrself on this one great work!!
Thanks
What a pleasure to watch! I feel twice a chilled out as I was at the start.
You have great taste sir, that’s some A1 accessory selection
Who are the sad people that gave this a thumbs down, I think they need a hug
I gave you a thumbs down to try and get a free hug... lol!!
🤗
people that were wondering if he used electrical tape as tubeless tape and then proceeded to not hear the pop when he filled it with air.
People who realize the frame prep for bluing is half-assed, the bluing itself is poor, the brake boss on the rear looks like crap, the anodising on the stem and cranks are poorly done, and drilling holes in the frame is a health risk.
Wow the anger do you need 3 hugs, he's just an awesome guy who doesn't claim to be a master frame restorer , he's just trying new things.
Really nice! Love seeing old bikes made modern with a 1X and a wide range cassette, looks so much cleaner. nice parts too.
I would love to see a retro specialized build in a voltage bule and black
I really want this bike it’s so clean and fresh, wish I could buy it!! Awesome job man
These are my favorite. Taking an older bike, complete makeover and updated. Bet that thing is a blast on the trails.
This is a great looking bike. I wish my local bike shop was able to get older bikes like this. I'd love to do one of these.
Would love to see how the finish is holding up on this now after riding it, thinking of doing something similar, great video.
It’s doing good so far.
@@oldshovel It's been a year. Wondering how that bluing is holding up.
Hot Diggety. Thats sweet. Keen to see it ridden. on any surface you can see how a quality bike feels to ride. You don't hafta ride it to understand. Blued steel. Good idea. The better prep , the better the finish.
Been a hardtail rider since the 90’s. Good for all around every day bike. Anyways you build the sickest hardtails, love your channel.
Thanks
beautiful assembly, congratulations on good taste.
Absolutely drooling over this build! Well Done!
A masterpiece, as usual 💪. I'm on my first restoration/build and you're a motivation for me, big big thank you for tips and inspiration. Greetings from France 🙏
Id be proud to own that bike its a work of art a real thing of beauty
Thanks 🙏
I love watching your builds.
Over the time I’ve been watching them and seen how your technique and craft has evolved, your attention to detail has been fine tuned and the finished bikes are becoming functioning art pieces.
But the bottom line is still to give old things new life - something I take away and try to do with the bikes I build.
Keep doing what you do: it’s wonderful.
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Thanks
I love this bike. This is the 7th time I have watched this video. Awsome bike!!!
Are the Paul Clampers "better" in any way than a BB7? Or are they just prettier?
Diminishing returns for price/performance ratio I’m sure, but damn they are pretty lol
The main selling point for the Klampers is that you can change out the actuating arms to match any pull length. So, you could if you chose, switch this bike over to dropbars and you'd still be able to use the calipers.
@@cjohnson3836 ah, i did not know that. And i will never have drop bars on anything. So not a feature i need for anything, ha!
@@SnootchieBootchies27 There's some other things. The calipers are stiffer. But, the main thing is the modularity. Its a niche product, but I think that's ok. Not everything needs to be for everyone, but for a tinkerer/builder the Klampers can have good value in this regard. I'm happy the option is there for people who have a need for it.
I’m actually quite interested in finding out for myself. I’ve talked a bunch with the folks at Paul’s about their setup and modulation. I’m curious to see how I can tweak and customize their setup.
This build has to be my favorite build