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- Vitus 979 Road Bike Restoration (KAS Sean Kelly Special)
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In this Video, Andy restores a vintage Vitus 979 Road Bike frame and gets the bike back on the road to have some fun on it! See the frame cleaned then rebuilt before bike is taken on the open road. History of the Vitus Cycles name is given and we celebrate the success of the KAS cycling racing team, and Sean Kelly.
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All the best and thanks for watching, Andy
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Andy and I will be doing volume 3 of the "GW's collection" videos shortly , it will feature my Vitus exhibits and lots of boring tech stuff if Andy asks me the right questions !!
I’ll start making a list 📝 of questions don’t you worry 🤔
@@BikeItUK Andy, I would be really interested in knowing how the ride and feel of the Vitus with the alloy fork feels compared to a traditional steel frame from the same period. I am thinking about buying and building up a Vitus 979 frame for the Eroica California event but I would like to know more about it's ride characteristics.
Blimey this brings back memories! I met Sean Kelly whilst out cycling in Mallorca some years ago and we rode along together chatting for some miles. What a charming and modest man he is. A true professional and hard as nails. Coincidentally I also owned a Vitus 979 with red main tubes which my step-son now has on the wall in his house (minus the forks which I foolishly changed for carbon ones). Another great video which has inspired me to get that frame back and give it the Sean Kelly makeover if I can get my hands on another fork. Love your enthusiastic videos...keep 'em coming owd son!
Thanks Bob for watching these and giving me your feedback. Yes Sean seemed that way when I spoke to him. Majorca yes missed going there this year with all this that’s going on. Majorca and Cycling with Sean wow, nice memories 😉🚲👍 thanks again all the best
I loved my Virus 979. I raced on it for a year in the early 90s. You could really feel the liveliness of the frame. Your restoration turned out great.
Thanks for the support, the Vitus I’d probably say is up there as one of the best restoration rides I’ve done regarding how well the bike felt. It was light and felt very similar to a more modern ride. You can see why in the day they were so successful
I bought the Vitus 979 circa 1987 it has been my main bike ever since. I love it. It has majority of the original groupo and the upgraded Campagnolo Wheels from the 80s with some modern updates shifters and bottom braked. Still ride it every day.
The Vitus was a great bike to do I really enjoyed it. Good to hear yours is getting some proper use. A great ride to have. Thanks for tuning in and watching all the best Andy
Bike and matching kit looked awesome out on the road..... Love that era of cycling legends... Good job......and more importantly Fun !
+Kevin Brown thanks for watching and the supporting comment, loved this ride I was sorry to see it go. It SOLD to a gentleman in Ireland 🇮🇪 so hope its put to good use over there. All the best Andy
Was his name Shay?
Yeah ! The spirit lives on...great to see retro bicycle again...so nostalgic...reminds me of my childhood memories.
+Chai Chok Pang very happy you like the video and brings back some memories for you. All the best Andy
I was fortunate to distribute Vitus in the 80's when Sean was doing such a good job selling them ! so have a great deal of experience of the marque.I dealt directly with the factory and was trained by them to undertake minor repairs . The most common being replacing broken rear drop outs. We also sold various steel tubing sets which was of very high quality but could never compete with Reynolds and the Columbus .
This frame is one of the last of the 979 's having the later seat lug and the Electrophoretic white finish [At that time they also introduced two anodised finishes are now very rare , green and gold ] Latterly Sean used a gold one . By the time this model came out Vitus had long since conquered the problems of the early machines, namely failure due to ageing of the adhesives they used for bonding . They used a highly advanced epoxy two part adhesive that was extremely reliable . It was developed for the Carbon 3 but they found it perfect for the alloy tubes as well.At the time there were lo-pro road and track trames also available in both alloy and carbon .They continued to offer the 979 for 2-3 years after introducing the 992 ,then when their stock of part was near depleted they dropped it altogether around 1990 . The 992 in carbon was a superb frame but by then TVT and several Japanese manufacturers had created competition in the carbon frame market and as they also spent heavily on sponsoring pro teams they ate into Vitus' domination of the market . Vitus replied with an early one piece carbon called ZX-1 but it was ahead of its time and I think mid 90's they were bought out by Look or Time .
I have one with the allen key lug at the seat post - such a slick design - but mine is a beautiful shade of blue, with a Yitus logo in white that is thick, striped and stuck on to the frame - is that blue anodised or paint? It has Shimano 105, a 3TTT stem and Mavic OpenSport wheels and a San Marco rolls saddle. So what year do you reckon that is?
@@davxbeau That was the Mk2 , the improved seat lug and seat stay bonding were in response to a number of bonding failure and also people's tendency to over tighten the old seat bolt fitting .introduced for 1988 season . Of course the result was a tiny grub screw in a very dirty position so we ended up drilling a lot out and helicoiling the hole as the screw corroded solid after a couple of season in that muck sprayed position .
Blue anodised .
@Graham Weigh.......I bought a Vitus 979 [Duralinox] secondhand in the early 1990's. It was the lovely light-blue metallic colour with yellow decals and kitted out with Campag groupset [down-tube shifters!]. I bought it to go to see the Tour de France with my brother and some friends and carried on riding it until the early-2000's. One of the lightest bikes I have ever ridden - even to this day!
@Graham Weigh.......Did you used to sell/stock Italian brand 'GIOS'?
Bought a 2nd hand one in 1986. Didn't race but trained alot. Bike did more miles than the space shuttle. Was able to climb up all hills with a 39 × 18. Still have the bike but don't ride it. Tubular tyres too expensive. Great memories of a youth well spent.
Really nicely put regarding your youth I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for sharing, watching and your support all the best Andy
46yr old Irishman here, I remember wanting one of these so much as a kid
Hello and thanks for the comment the Vitus 979 KAS team road bike actually sold to an Irish ☘️ man funny enough. The bike is now cycling around somewhere in Ireland 🇮🇪
@@BikeItUK I'm sure he's enjoying reliving his youth the lucky git 🤣
And why not 😉👍😂
Lads I’m bursting here, 49 yr old Irish man , awaiting a delivery of very same bike tomorrow i used to race when I was 16 , blue Vitus 979 fully rebuilt with mavic front and rear derailleur mavic wheels , modolo speedy leavers and breakset, rolls saddle, kas decals can’t wait..
@@baabbylon Enjoy sir
That was a cool build. Then to ride with a matching kit. Nice touch.
+Rick Goodwin thanks Rick couldn’t resist 👍🚴
Very nice restoration. The KAS decals really made the frame come alive. In the 1980's I had a blue Vitus 979. Yes, squishy ride, but for some reason I loved it. It got bent in a crash, but I bent it back to almost normal and continued riding it. Ultimately, the shifter mounts on the down tube kept coming off. I would re-glue them, and they would stay for awhile, and then come off eventually. I disassembled the frame with a heat gun, and made a lamp out of the seat tube. Memories!
+David Lovat David firstly thanks for watching I'm happy you enjoyed the video, more importantly thank you for sharing your story. Made me smile especially the home made lamp, priceless all the best Andy
Sean Kelly is tops. I love everything KAS. I love that bike. You have made my day. Thank you so much. ♥️😊😎
Thanks glad you enjoyed it 👍
Love this cheerful but clearly knowledgeable presentation style. I was delighted to learn what I'd received as a Free Bike 2 days ago when I cycled 2 miles to get it & walked home pushing both bikes. I'm not sure if the grub screw is within the hole behind the seat post but removing the post then adjusting gears/brakes will leave me with a super light 1 hand liftable bike!
The Vitus 979 was definitely one of the nicest lightest retro road bikes I’ve ridden 👍 great frames
What a beautiful bike
Thanks for watching and the support 👍🚲
Awesome video and job. Love this kind of stuff. Brings me back to the 80s when I worked in bike shops. Thanks mate 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and your support All the best
faboulous 979 restore. always wanted one (never got) another icon back on the road. cheers.
+thegeordiefellwalker thanks for the comment yes really enjoyed this ride. You should look into getting one, why not.! 🚴
I'm gonna watch all of them...great job kid
Thank for your supporting comment I’m just editing a new restoration video as we speak so make sure to Subscribe all the best and thanks again Andy
One of your best there mate. Your enthuisiasm makes great telly!
Thank you! Thanks for watching and I am happy you enjoy. I really do enjoy putting these bikes back on the road where they belong and I feel the videos captures some history for future reference. thanks again and all the best Andy
As a man from Carrick on Suir this man.. the man of iron man Sean Kelly.. was and still is my hero. He still rides out and hammers the young lads. 😊Legend. I saw him destroy Van der Pol ( i think)on a time trial from Carrick to Clonmel.. a legend. Thanks for mentioning him with such respect. 😊 recently subbed and your content is excellent..
Firstly huge thanks for the Sub watching and your support. I met Sean Kelly at a cycle show once in Birmingham, seems a real nice man. I showed him the video. It put a smile on his face I remember. Thanks for sharing your local knowledge of the legend 😉all the very best to you 👍
Had a silver 979 with Campagnolo Super Record 30th anniversary serie and gold anodised Mavic rims back in 83.
What a beauty that was, although it was a bit soft and the fork began to crack down the tubes.
Sounds a sweet ride, not so good the cracking. Thanks for watching and sharing all the best
Brought back memories. I had a black one, 600 group set. Campagnolo wheels and seat post and a rolls. Wish I never sold it. 😒. Well done on the restore!!
Thanks for the comment sounds like a nice ride 👍 better to of had than not at all. Maybe a project for yourself. Doing these bike restorations really does bring back a lot of memories for myself and is extremely rewarding. All the best and thanks for the comment 🚲Andy
Mine had Ultegra hubs on Wolber then Mavic Ceramics on DuraAce. Loved it. It got front-ended into the side of a Fiat Uno. Now replaced with a late FCK9 - still on the Ceramics but with new 105 and an Arione.
This is quite a looker Andy. Pleased you stuck to trying to keep it a geared racer. Really impressed with your choice of spec and KAS stickers. In my opinion, your best restoration so far.
+Ian Fisher thanks Ian for the comment, I was so up for taking it out further than I did. Took me straight back to my youth riding in clubs. I'll be sad to see it go. Thanks for the on going support all the best Andy
Nice, just finished rebuilding one of these myself, it’s a great ride, very snappy. I love taking it out. Nice set of rims you have on it. I get itchy to make an offer every time I see them pop up for sale online, something about these.
Thanks for watching and the support. Agreed I absolutely loved the ride of the Vitus 979 really did. Don’t hold back if you really want something get the rims you want buddy, only here once. 😉🚴
This is a beautiful restore. I have done the same bike myself. They are amazing bikes. I really enjoy your posts. TY!
Manns thanks for your support 👍
I have a 992 in pretty good condition and very low mileage. As an old guy I love it! I ride it a couple of times a week here in Malaysia.
Thanks for watching I’ve never personally had a 992. Really enjoyed the Vitus build I’ll have to keep me eyes open for a 992. Thanks for sharing and your support all the best Andy
If you had a museum/shop for all these bikes it would be epic, EPIC! The retro gear is class btw!
Funny, I mentioned this to someone the other day. I noticed a Cycle Museum the other day and was contemplating dropping a couple off, just for safe keeping! Just put this up for sale inc the clothing! Thanks for the comment and watching Andy
That's exactly what I have with 60+ bikes in it . Call in to Graham Weigh Cycles CH5 1QA .
that is a beautiful bike and well restored, I did like your take on Sean Kelly, made me chuckle. Another great video, keep it up, many thanks
Thanks for the comment and support Nigel, glad you like the Sean Kelly bit! All the very best Andy
I had a blue one. Very comfortable frame.
Thanks for watching and the support 👍🚲
Love it, love it...inspirational stuff! I once held King Kelly's bike after a stage of the Kelloggs Tour, whilst he signed autographs....he signed for everyone except me, but I got a photo and held that bike :-)
Mate thanks for the comment and support! Great story all the best Andy
You are the best and thank you for not creating a single speed out of this beautiful frame ...my vitus 992 needs your touch,,,I’m building mine t with the dura ace 7400, in future videos
What brand of tires are you using .....??????
Hi just found you on TH-cam and i am glued to your videos at the moment . Beautiful bikes by the time you have finished with them . I wouldn't mind one myself . Message from Richard
+caroline Howes Hello Richard and thanks for the comment and tuning in, we are about to launch of website with bikes and more available on there. All the best and thanks for the support Andy
That bike looks amazing, you did a great job on it - as always! The team kit at the end finished it off perfectly 👌
+Andrew Creese thanks for the comment and watching! Really enjoyed the ride of the Vitus 👍
Big fan from old Shimano 600 and Ultegra parts, it's so smowe and Funktional!
Yes agreed functional simple made to last 👍🚲
Loved your video.
Much appreciated
I noticed a comment about a bike museum, would be cool to see all the bikes you've done in a collection. Good job on this one and nice to keep seeing different bikes being restored which I have never heard of tbh.
+Kevin Jones thanks for the comment Kevin, I'm happy that these bikes are being documented on here. As time goes on its going to be harder to locate some of these classics! Thanks for all the support all the best Andy
EXELENT RESTORATION , BEAUTIFUL BIKE , REGARDS FROM ARGENTINA !!!
I enjoyed this build the best. Keep up the good work.
Many thanks for the comment, glad you like. All the best Andy
Well done. Looks amazing! My all time favourite bike. Very proud to own one myself
Thanks for the comment and watching! Yes its a great bike, I couldn't believe just how well this bike went. I'd be happy riding this for many hours, a great bike to have in anyones collection. All the best Andy
I'm envious...keep doing what you do🚴♂️🚴♀️
Thank you for the support new video coming very soon 🚲👍😉
Guauuuuu.. Fantastic.. Congratulations.. I liked the video and then equip the old style has been fantastic.
I like the passion you put in restoring old bikes. I'm also a lover of old bikes. Greetings. A hug
Thank you for your support 👍 I am happy you like! 🚲🚲🚲
vitus bike with complete kas outfit..lovely
+frederick sta ana ha ha thanks for the comment and watching! Really enjoyed getting this bike out in the road. All the best Andy
Wow, increíble trabajo !!!!muy buenos videos,gracias por compartir !!!:-)
Many thanks 🙏🏻 for your support 👍🚲
It's the 600 tricolore groupset.
My favorite Shimano groupset.
Very beautiful!
Glad you like it thanks for watching
oooh, yes, one of your nicest builds...
Cheers fella thanks for the comment Andy
Enjoy your videos. Watching you restore that Vitus makes me half-regret giving away an unrestored (Swiss-made) Mondia Criterium Prestige with full Campy kit from the same era to a 15-year-old lad who expressed an interest in riding & racing. I could've restored and ridden the bike once again. Hopefully the current owner is putting some miles on the bike. Looking forward to your next restoration.
+Chuck Finley thanks for the comment means a lot. I hope the young lad gets the bug 🐜🚴and the bike is put to more use than being hung on sone wall. I have a few projects on the go so shouldn't be to long till the next videos up. Thanks again Andy
Great job mate! This is spectacular, and love your enthusiasm, keep going!
Thanks for the support 👍
What a great ride!
Good job - Best Regards from Berlin
+Kevin Getz thanks Kevin yes really enjoyed restoring and riding the Vitus 979🚴thanks for the support and comment all the best Andy
I'm from Brazil. Love all your videos!
+Enrico Galvão Faraco hello from England happy you like! All the best Andy
what a classic.
had one of these built up with campagnolo c record delta back in 1990 wish I still had it 😆
+Martin Johnston Campagnolo C Record Delta now that's one group set I still have not had, it's one I admired so much as a youth. That's some bike you had their! Better to of had than not though! Thanks for the support all the best Andy
l had one loved the way it looks and rides sold the bike and life has never been the same your video is great keep up the good work mate
+paul Murray Mate, well this ones for sale if you need to make your life complete again. 😉thanks for the comment and watching all the best Andy
Awsome video👍👍👍👍😎Great Job!!
Thanks for watching and your support 👍🚲
Nice work Andy, always loved those frames!
+Simon R thanks, yes they stand out even in today's world of cycles. Thanks for the comment all the best Andy
Very very nice. I would have to keep that one for sure.
+scott woolworth hmm it's hard letting them go let me tell you! Thanks for watching and the comment, all the best Andy
Beautiful bike and an awesome video! Well done!
+Mark Koussa thanks for watching and the support all the best Andy
I am owning the same Vitus 979 frameset, size 60cm in red. I have rebuilt it with a Shimano 600 groupset but mixed some parts like 105 brakes, Dura Ace 8x gearchange with bar end shifters. I love to ride this bike although the frame is not so sturdy like an actual aluminum frame.
Yes I to really enjoyed the ride. Very light 👍 thanks for the comment and watching all the best Andy
I have a vitus 309 - 9 tubes, carbone and kevlar, in black color.
It's beautifull!
Yes, nice frame thanks for watching and sharing all the best 👍
Absolutely superb buddy... You nailed it! Really enjoyed this one, cheers..
+Matthew Taylor thanks for watching and the comment. All the best Andy
Love your videos these are amazing !!!
+George Films thanks for tuning in and the support 👍all the best Andy
Wow parcero👍👍👍 totalmente bella 💪💪
🙏 glad you liked it 👍🚴
Superb job Andy, absolutely beautiful bike. I have a Raleigh Road Ace with the same groupset.
Thanks for the supporting comment and watching! I know the Raleigh you are on about, very nice machine I have had my eye on a few of them. They really hold the price! All the best Andy
HELL YEAH! another restoration!!!
+Will Lowe Cheers fella 😉
BikeIt UK
can i have your autograph? =)
Where in the world are you?? Traveling over to Shanghai in a few weeks if your around there? Andy
i live in los angeles =(
Ill bare you in mind if I'm ever over there, likewise if your ever over in the Manchester UK ;-)
Great effort on this one! i have a vitus durol 979 i am currently rebuilding as well as a 60/70s bsa tour de france and im riding a retro raleigh equipe from the 80s :)
+Brett Sleger sounds great 👍 some nice rides there. Loving that your still using the Raleigh Equipe. Hope the builds go well all the best and thanks for the comment. Andy
It is great fun to ride the equipe i do have a modern road bike as well but i like the attention the equipe gets me :)
great video.im staring at my 1980s Raleigh Kellogg's Pro tour.in bits in the front room ,on eBay looking for some new bits ,your vids have inspired me ..cheers.
Fascinante amigo bonita labor q hace usted felicidades
Nice, Andy, I like your output! Keep it up, I really enjoy your videos
+Chrismo Chewa thanks for the supporting comment all the best Andy
Love the black wheels would like a set for my Dawes retro competition giro . Done a great job there 👌👍
Thanks for the comment and support I’ve not done a Dawes as of yet.! Nice Bike 🚲👍
This is the nicest build to date even better then the Team Ti bike.
Thanks for the comment, it was a dream to ride it would have no problems keeping up on a Sunday club run. It got some attention also. Thanks for watching and the comment Andy
congratulations really beautiful¡ I have that frame size 54 aluminium natural color. and gonna be restore. your video as an inspiration
thank you for your comment, this bike really is something else. Very nice bike! Enjoy and thanks again Andy
Jajaja! loved the vid Andy , lucky man that's one handsome frame, sorry now a bike , love the geometry and sure looked hot as you were riding it, seemed to accelerate fast!~! excellent job as usual , thank you for sharing !!
Thanks for the support pal, yes this is one bike I'll be sorry to see go. Such a good ride, but the Garage is getting full. I hope you are enjoying your ride still. good looking bike of yours that. All the best Andy
hi Andy.
keep up the good work love watching these restoration that your do.
I hope you do a classic one day with c record that would be great too see.
will look out for it in the future.
best regards Martin.
+Martin Johnston cheers pal 👍
Love it! Tempted.
+mabencar thanks for the comment Andy
Great
Nice job! Recently bought one these (though branded as Peugeot). Hope I can get it looking as nice as the one in your vid!
+peakcanary thanks for the comment, yes the Peugeot version very nice 👍 Good luck with it and thanks for tuning in. Andy
Sean kelly was an amazing cyclist, actually got to speak ti him once, love the big frame, where do you pick up ur old bikes from?
He would of won the Worlds in 1989 if he had a 12 cog on his freewheel. Think he would of out sprinted LeMond???
Still got my replica Kas jersey I bought from Freewheel catalogue in ‘87!
Wow, it’s probably worth more now than when you bought it. The Vitus 979 was a great bike to ride it really was. Thanks for your comments of support Andy
Wow I remenber when climber, escarabajo lucho Herrera used this model bitus and he win la vuelta a España it's a beautiful elegant bike.
Thanks for your comment and watching! I really enjoyed the ride of this bike, a true race machine. 🚲👍
Hi, the VITUS 979 with Lucho Herrera won the vuelta at 1987.
It was the bike team "cafe de colombia" 80's.
Sean Kelly and Festina team run in Colombia in "clásico RCN".
Thanks for watching and the information 👍🚲😉all the best
@@BikeItUK do you know about the benotto bikes ? About the models? Mexican or Italian ? The frameset is columbus (marked dropouts) is the only mark.
Don't have "Benotto" marks 😔😔
You and that bike look like a million bucks!
Ha ha Thanks I kind of regret selling this one. great ride. thanks for watching Andy
Raced a Vitus 979 in the late 80's and even did a couple of P-R Randonees when they were the full race length. It was black with Peugeot stickers. I tried to get KAS ones but could never find them. Dura Ace groupset but with a Nadax Favorit sealed BB. Had yellow bartape and a yellow cover on the turbo saddle. Also had the Look chunky white clipless pedals and then the smaller black ones. Wish I'd never sold it now.....
I’m just in the process of doing a gold Vitus 979 video should be up soon. It’s what got me started getting hold of my original road bike. All the memories come flooding back. Thanks for sharing and your support all the best Andy
@@BikeItUK Looking forward to it!
Yet another i missed :( great looking frame , love those mavic's you got man everything looks great on the rebuild, thank you for the histori of the bike always look and enjoy that part, man u would've kicked me if i had that vitus fram as you first got it i would have built a single gear , classy one but single gear :) just love the geometry and how close the rear wheel/tire get to the seat tube great job Andy , cheers
+Nauj Aral hi yes, I knew it was a fast bike really light also. It sold to someone in Southern Ireland 🇮🇪 so happy days so to speak..plenty of country rolling road over there. You know it may be time soon for another fixie 👍
BikeIt UK just realized that I have a had in fact seen thus video, must be getting old, my comment of 2 months ago is there 😕, o looked to see if there was one before and couldn't find it on well was worth seeing it again 😁have a great weekend Andy, will talk soon, cheers 🍻
A white seat would have been nice. I liked it!
Thanks for watching all the best Andy
Are my eyes deceiving me? You had pedals with clips for the build but when you took it for the ride it look you had clipless pedals. Any how great build and beautiful bike. Made me jealous just watching you ride it.
hi thanks for the comment, no please do not worry your eyes are fine! Yes I was using clipless just purely so I could use my own shoes and cleats. It was a great ride not happy about selling it though, I have to its getting silly the amount of bikes I now have in the garage. Thanks again Andy
que bello cuadro un abrazo desde chile !!
Gracias por su atención, gran abrazo de vuelta a usted. Usted nunca puede tener suficiente amor en el mundo. Andy x
la pasion por las bicis traspasa fronteras.
Top 👏👏✌️
Thanks
I love your videos!
Thanks very much, Andy
nice bike
+Chris Mad thanks for the comment and watching Andy
BikeIt UK Any Bianchi Restauration ?
Just got one today
Fantastic enjoy 😉 great lightweight frames 🚲
Hello just buy beautiful Mercier from late 80s with VITUS 788 frame, what do you think? this is a good one frame? Im told and they are a big frame rare ton find in really really good condition, mechanical also, so happy! Love your channel, best regards from Paris!
Hello and thank you for your message and support. Great Frame 🚲👍all the best Andy
Minor correction.....It's Cam pag no low, Great restoration yet again.
Bike and Clothing now SOLD
HI i have a project that i'm trying to sell as i don't have time for it, it's a vintage steel frame rossin suntour cyclone all original parts. wold love to see it on your show and looking good
I have been after a Rossinfor some time where are you? Cheers Andy
+BikeIt UK I'm down in portsmouth but if it's too far we could arrange delivery or something
If the bike is boxed up its not to much of a problem. How much are you looking for it and do you have any images. Pls email me on andy_ferns@icloud.com Many thanks
+BikeIt UK boxing it shouldn't be a problem, i'm currently on holiday but i get back soon so i'll send you some pics then, with regards to price, i'm not too sure of it's value, i know they're not cheap but that's all i know
What a great job. By the way, I had a problem in restoring My bicycle. Its rear derailleur mounting was not in a good shape, so I cannot install the RD. What do You think about it, have You ever got the same problem as mine while You restoring one of those classic bikes?
+Johaness Castle Hi thanks for the support, it depends if the hanger is part of the frame or if it is a bolt on type. If of bolt on variety then it's a matter of locating a suitable hanger. If it's part of the steel frame then all is not lost if it just requires realigning. I have an email address on the about section on the channel if you wanted to send an image of the problem. Hope this helps Andy
You're such a nerd! I mean that in the nicest possible way:) I don't know how you can let these go.
You sound like the wife 😂 I just don’t have the room and believe we just have things for a while. I enjoy preserving the history of these bikes and hopefully inspiring others 👍
Andy, I'm from Brazil and I have a Vitus 979 Dural with white frame and shimano 105 groupset. I'm curious what kind of paint have you used in the frame and polish in the aluminum parts. Great work by the way.
Hi thank you for watching, happy you like the videos. The paint I use is simple enamel model paint, and the just use a mild cream cleaner for the paint and a metal cream polish for the metal work. I hope this helps all the best Andy
Andy, I have a question. Got my hands on a Vitus 979 here in the states. Refurbishment has started and I have a question. The brake cable and housing through the top tube….how did you install it? Before I take the old housing out…I figured I’d ask you. Also, how do you find out what year it it? Thanks in advance!
Hi thanks for your support, I’m fairly convinced the inner housing is fixed in place. If not I use fishing line looped inside the housing, as the cable passes over I pull on the looped line to pull the threaded cable out of the frame. I hope this makes sense and helps. Good luck and enjoy
I had one of these in like a beautiful purple colour I put sax new success group set on it
Nice, I still have my 1984 Vitus 979. I haven't ridden it for over 25 years. Have you ever heard of an issue with the frame bonding system on these older Vitus? Thanks. I used to be the Vitus dealer in Fresno/Clovis, Ca. in the 1980's.
+larslarsn hello and thanks for tuning in and watching! Yes I have heard of the bonding separating. Very nice and lightweight frame though. I really enjoyed the feel and ride of it. You should take it out if you can, takes you back in time. Which for me is priceless thanks for sharing. All the best Andy
I had a blue anidized 979. Was light but started to fail at the joints. It had poor lateral stiffness. Sometimes the frame would flex so much it would rub on the brakes. Looks nice just not a safe frame.
Many frames gave in with the glue used. As you say great looking bike, and a part of cycling history. Thanks for sharing your experience 👍
Hey Andy, great resto and video. In the video at one point you mentioned some sort of lug part that went into a hole on the seat tube but then you never covered what went into that hole. I didn't understand what fit in there. Was it some sort of reflector piece?
+Jensen Healey sorry yes well spotted. I managed to obtain a brand new one from eBay for around £2. It is just a bolt that has a Allen key fitting that screws into the back to retain the seat post. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for the support and watching as always all the best Andy
Jensen Healey its for the seatpost bolt. Its a small allen key grub screw :)
iv picked a Calmus frame with Vitus 371 tubing but i cant find anywhere that replace the decals can you help? great work 👍👍
Hi have you tried these: h-lloyd-cycles.myshopify.com/
Hope this helps
oh man you've replaced "lets get cracking" with "hang on tight". just kidding, love your channel mate, keep it up.
+JBLAZE999 ha ha it's fine no problem no offence taken! Just glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for the support, all the very best Andy