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Featherstone Bicycles
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 20 มี.ค. 2023
Fully documenting the rejuvenation process of vintage bicycles. Bicycles featured are primarily Chicago-built Schwinn's or Nottingham-built Raleigh's from the 1960's and 70's.
Each season features a different bicycle and each episode within a season features a step or steps in the rejuvenation process.
Each season features a different bicycle and each episode within a season features a step or steps in the rejuvenation process.
S5E7: Front Whel Assembly
In this episode I first discuss and show some issues I'm having with both the front freewheel chainring assembly as well as the rear 'group of sprockets'.
I then reassemble and true the front wheel.
I then reassemble and true the front wheel.
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S5E6: Front Wheel Disassembly
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In this episode I completely disassemble the front wheel. I then clean all of the parts including the rim, spokes and all of the individual axle components.
S5E4: Shimano FFS, Front Derailleur and Frame cont.
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S5E4: Shimano FFS, Front Derailleur and Frame cont.
S4E11: Rear Derailleur and Rear Wheel Assembly
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S4E11: Rear Derailleur and Rear Wheel Assembly
S4E10: Rear derailleur and rear wheel.
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S4E10: Rear derailleur and rear wheel.
S4E8: Frame Finished, Front Wheel Assembly & Kickstand
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S4E8: Frame Finished, Front Wheel Assembly & Kickstand
S4E6: Frame cont., BB Bearings & Front Wheel
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S4E6: Frame cont., BB Bearings & Front Wheel
S4E1: Introduction & Initial Teardown
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S4E1: Introduction & Initial Teardown
S3E7: Frame cont., fork bearings and seat.
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S3E7: Frame cont., fork bearings and seat.
S3E2: Chain rings, gooseneck & handlebars
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S3E2: Chain rings, gooseneck & handlebars
Desejo pra voce um otimo dia de trabalho que sempre fazes com muito amor a gente percebe. God bless you.
Good one. I like to see older wheels brought back to great condition. Some of them, even from low end bikes of the day, are pretty nice and will spin forever if greased up and adjusted properly. I look forward to seeing how the rear wheel works out. I pulled a mid 1980s Panasonic commuter bike out of the garbage last year and it had that front freewheel system too. I didn't know how to take the rear wheel apart so I just pulled the cones back a bit and injected some grease in there and called it good.
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned, because at the end of this season I am posting a bonus episode where I show how to overhaul both the front and rear sprocket systems of the FFS.
GOSTO MUITO DE SEUS VIDEOS SÃO DE GRANDE PROVEITO E A MUSICA E SEMPRE BOA, OBRIGADO UM BOM DIA PRA VOCE E PARA TODOS QUE LHE ASSISTEM
obrigado!
Recommended ...when rejuveting these vintage schwinns you really need to plan ahead for parts, ie: cables, headset- bottombracket- hub bearing parts, derailleurs...the list goes on. Especially this project with rare and almost obsolete avability of unusual items! 🙂
Good job!
Thanks!
Belíssima bike! Belíssimo trabalho ! Congratulações desde o Brasil❤
Amo bicicletas antigas ... lindas peças ...e mais um like pra seu video
Fazes um otimo trabalho parabens... desde o Brasil
somos contemporaneos...gostamos de coisas assim como as que voce faz...um abraço desde o Brasil...
Obrigado por assistir!
As a person who knows something about bicycles I watch this and learn nothing more about bicycles
The shorts come out Thursday through Tuesday as 15-second previews of the upcoming full episode, which comes out every Wednesday at 6am CST.
My high school had a fleet of Schwinn Varsitys in the late 70s for use in gym class. We rode those things down the concrete steps (about 70 of them) leading to the football field. Never had a single problem with the wheels. Those things weren't bullet proof, they were nuke proof.
If only there were cell phones back then...what a TH-cam video that would make! Amen to the nuke proof. That is exactly why I reuse all of the old parts, including the ball bearings and cages. Their quality compared to what you get today is no match. Indestructible!
... I have a 1986 Schwinn "World Sport" (Red) ... you can tell because there is a date code stamped on the Schwinn Head Tube Label ...
Yes, I title all my season's based on the date code (older years sometimes have them stamped on the rear dropouts).
Kudos to you for your rejuvenating hobby/projects that require skill, patience, elbow grease and dedication... l know this because my very first job in 1980, as a teenager and into my early 20's was working at a Schwinn/Ross/Raleigh dealership as a assembler of new and rebuilder or used bicycles. Brought back great memories of the business, co-workers, and customers from 3yrs to 88 years old, who enjoyed pedal power!!! 🚲
Wow, great experience. As we progress along you will see I run into an issue with the Shimano (I called it Schwinn in the video) FF System. I won't spoil it, but maybe when we get there you might be able to offer some insight! Thanks for watching!
@FeatherstoneBicycles the ff system came out when I worked, I remember for the most part, they worked quite well, just new and odd. Over the years Shimano has come up with many ideas that either worked or drastically failed. The FF was designed for the Casual Rider who had difficulty remembering to pedal when shifting🤔😁. I'm following you now, so if this old boy remembers anything that can help, I'll pass it along! 👍
Once rode a '72 Schwinn Varsity with fenders and bookrack 75 miles at one time, but at least I had toe clips and a cold front come through. I didn't do that again.
Ha!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
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Where did you get the Sunset Orange handlebar tape? I’ve been trying for quite some time to find some.
It was in with 9 other rolls I bought at a swap meet (for $10...$1/roll, what a bargain!). I recently had to break down and but a roll of another color off ebay. I'm embarrassed to tell you what I had to pay for it. The biggest issue for you is that Hunt Wilde made several different colors of orange, so if the seller doesn't specifically state it is sunset, it would be best to ask them (and make sure they accept returns).
Beautiful! I love Sunset Orange. My 73 Sports Tourer is Sunset Orange. Great job.
Thank you!
Love it. ❤️
Thanks!
You’re a legend
Exactly what I needed to see 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍thanks
Great to hear!
Great video and instructions in detail
Thank you!
Hey what song is this? Thanks
'A Brand New Start' by TrackTribe. Thanks for watching and commenting!
love the blues riff goin' there, bro.
Rock on!
Where did you get that roll of tape for the handlebars? I’m restoring a Sunset Orange 1973 Sports Tourer and can’t find the right tape. What I got is like the bright orange you showed.
It was in with 9 other rolls I bought at a swap meet (for $10...$1/roll, what a bargain!). I recently had to break down and but a roll of another color off ebay. I'm embarrassed to tell you what I had to pay for it. The biggest issue for you is that Hunt Wilde made several different colors of orange, so if the seller doesn't specifically state it is sunset, it would be best to ask them (and make sure they accept returns).
Interesting this great video with beautiful music. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!!!
Best vid ever
Thanks! Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already!
wire brush for drill, next purchase!
Saves on the cost of carpal tunnel surgery!
@@FeatherstoneBicycles good point lol
I really enjoy our work. Helps as I restore my 51-year-old Schwinn Sports Tourer.
Great to hear!
I have a bicycle that’s over 60 years old and has never been rode. Is it worth anything ?
Depends. What make and model?
You might want to invest in an ultrasonic parts cleaner. I did, and had great results with dirty bicycle parts.
A parts cleaner is definitely on the wish list...along with many other items! But I'm leaning more towards the bigger (non-ultrasonic) type because I do some small engine repair as well and need the extra capacity.
A thoroughly enjoyable video! Love the music.
Awesome, thank you!
I look forward to seeing the number of subscribers on your channel really increase as time goes by. These are the bikes I grew up with in the early 1970s. @@FeatherstoneBicycles
Absolutely no one rides a bike with the saddle tilted in that manner without a baaaad back! Poor taping as well. Sorry.
I am showing the condition of the bike as I received it. Hope you'll subscribe and follow along as I totally rejuvenate it back (close) to it's original condition! 12 episodes total for each bike (season). New episodes every Wednesday At 6am CST.
Considering the condition of the roads when Nappy retreated, he would have needed a fat ture bike, not a boat anchor Schwinn road bike from the 70's
LOL!
It's a rainy day and I'm working on my bikes, pausing to enjoy your vid. I just had a flashback to 10 year old me working on my own yellow bike. A happy memory. I love that you taped the bars from the top down the old school way. Love your bike and vid, thanks!
Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching!!
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Hi! Any chance you could do a video on how to install the cable into this sturmey archer shifter? I’ve been trying to figure it out
If you send an email to me, I'll reply with a short video.
Decided to post a short...here you go. let me know if you have any other questions. th-cam.com/users/shortsalR6SRAbzuE?si=AziPTpyZfQi2j_9u
Hope so - this one is too short
@@FeatherstoneBicycles didn’t see this till now- going to give it a shot right now. Thank you so much, that’s awesome!
I just finished my red breeze restoration, this series was an invaluable help. Thanks. I would love it if you did a coaster bike as an upcoming project
Thanks for the kind words! I did 2 Spitfires and 1 Hollywood (all ladies models) before I started the channel. No coaster brakes in line right now, but I'll keep an eye out for one.
I really enjoy your videos. I’m restoring a 1972 Schwinn Super Sport and a 1973 Schwinn Sports Tourer.
Thanks for watching...we have to save the survivors!
Thanks 😊 it help me in my restauration
Glad to hear that! And thanks for watching!
My original Schwinn tires have cracks in the sidewalls, any suggestions on replacements?
If the treads are still decent, and the cracks aren't egregious...I just go with them. If replacing is warranted, Kenda makes replacements that look somewhat similar to the originals.
Some cracking, really boarder line, but I will fill them and see how I do.@@FeatherstoneBicycles
I got out my dremmel tool with a tiny wire wheel and was able to do a half way decent job cleaning the inside of the fender supports
What metal are the fender support made of, steel or aluminum?
I assume they are steel.
What is your technique for getting the bearing out of those cages! I cannot seem to get a grip on them using my needle nose pliers?
A good grip on the pliers and rotation from the inside out...if that makes sense. The BB cages are sturdy enough to keep their shape, but the fork tube cages are easily bent out-of-round...but just as easily shaped back.
I am doing a Schwinn Breeze now, I am wondering what clearcoat paint you used to cover the bear metal, gloss or mat, and how did you clean the rust way from the painted frame without damaging the surrounding paint?
Thanks for watching! I use a Rust-Oleum product called 'Painter's Touch', Ultra Cover 2X, Clear Gloss (rattle can). I shy away from rejuvenating any bikes that have rust on the paint, so I can't help with the second part of your question. Sorry. But I can strongly recommend the Meguiar's Ultimate liquid compound. I t really does bring out the original luster of the Schwinn paint. Because it does take off a micro-layer of top coat, I guess it could possible remove some light rust...but it's just a guess.
@@FeatherstoneBicyclesIt is not heavily rusted, just what you would expect from a 50 year old bike that was kept indoors, I may try hitting it with 0000 steel wool and wd-40 after taping off the area, if the McQuires does not work. Thanks.
I have a 1974 Schwinn conetal chestnut brown I'm working on getting it ready to ride again I have and old Speedo one and the old bottle cage on it to
We have to save the survivors..good luck with the restoration!
I subscribed today after I found your channel. I have watched all of season 2 the Schwinn Breeze. You have done a great job with your video style and the music is awesome. I am restoring a 63 Schwinn Traveler and your tips will help me do a better job. Thank you for doing these videos.
Thanks so much! Glad you are finding the videos useful (and entertaining).
And PS: Another viewer informed me (correctly) regarding S2E12, that I installed the bottom bracket bearing cage on the non-drive side incorrectly. The open side of the cage goes 'towards' the frame.
Great quality 👍
Glad you like it!
Good video! I’m doing the same thing on my 1972 Schwinn Super Sport and 1973 Schwinn Sports Tourer.
We have to save the survivors!
I love the old Schwinn bikes and your videos are so good, great projects. My Blue 71 Suburban 10 speed is in great shape but I have retired it from the road and have a resistance workout stand so I can use it as a stationary bike everyday. But my rear wheel seems to be out of whack. And some segment of the rim is actually wider than the rest of the rim. Can I use a C Clamp to pull that segment back together???? Thank You for sharing your expertise. Love the old stuff. Really well built. If I put a motor on it I could still ride it but hate to mess it up. Dennis in Virginia
Not sure. I only have experience with reshaping thinner metal parts like fenders. There are a couple good bike forums out there where you might find help with you wheel issues. But thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words!
Great Job, very informative! 💪
Glad you enjoyed it!