Top tip: If you ever see anyone throwing out a garden trampoline grab a couple of the leg poles. They fit over the handle of an adjustable wrench and make for a great lever to remove any freewheel. Save you tons of cable ties too. 👍Keith@Seaside Cycles
I need one of these! Like yourself, I’ve been into Raleigh’s and kingpins for a while, then I discovered mini velos this morning while on a FB page from the Philippines where they seem to be pretty popular. Great video by the way. I’ll go find part 2
I have a mini velo bike here in Portugal and I'm always looking for more European content about them. I appreciated your video and subscribed! Looking forward for the rest of the build!
I also bought this same bike off facebook in almost new condition I got mine for £130. The stock 27.2 400mm seatpost was far to short for me so after searching I found a 600mm seatpost which provides a better height. Only problem is despite definitely being the correct size everytime I try using it it keeps getting stuck in the seat tube and it takes all my strength to pull it back out. The company I bought the seatpost from suggested applying some grease but I already tried a different type of lubricant which didn't help and since I've barely used it since I got it I'm thinking about cutting my loses and just selling it on. Watching part 2 and 3 of this project makes me wish I had the technical know how to fix the various other problems with the bike to get to a point where I'd want to use it more regularly but I'd likely just be sinking unnecessary money into it without much to show for it in the end. It's a shame because ever since I came across the Mini Velo style of bike I've wanted one. I've got a 16" folding electric bike which I use most days and despite encountering a fair few issues with it since I bought it I can still say it's been worth having if only for providing me with some independence since I don't drive and motivation to get out the house. The bike I'd really like it they were still available is the Raleigh Lorry.
I'm thinking about making a mini folding velo for commuting to work. I've got to agree that trying to find a good bike frame that I like is really hard! I saw a Dahon Mu 2009 model, but the person wouldn't come down from £400. I really like you videos so you've got a new subscriber! I'm looking forward to your videos.
@@2NDLIFEBIKES I had never heard of it until I saw it on local marketplace. It was so weird looking I had to have it paid $20 for it. Couldn't pass it up!
That zip tie monstrosity 🤣 get yourself a bit of old scaffolding pole you can slip over the end of most things, even extend your breaker bar if you need to. You can also hammer/crush the end if it won't fit over your adjustable wrench handle.
awesome project!! btw it's pronounced "puCH" like in "mclauGHlin" or "loCH ness"... and the "U" sounds like "oo". poogh. simples. if that makes sense lol whatever.
Top tip: If you ever see anyone throwing out a garden trampoline grab a couple of the leg poles. They fit over the handle of an adjustable wrench and make for a great lever to remove any freewheel. Save you tons of cable ties too. 👍Keith@Seaside Cycles
That’s a great shout!! Felt bad about the zip ties. I’m just not patient enough to find a better option in the moment hahaha! 🤦🏻
what do you do with the rest of the trampoline?
I need one of these! Like yourself, I’ve been into Raleigh’s and kingpins for a while, then I discovered mini velos this morning while on a FB page from the Philippines where they seem to be pretty popular.
Great video by the way. I’ll go find part 2
Got one! Brand new off FB still in the box for £80 😮 Fun bike too! Totally wouldn’t have got it if it wasn’t for this video series 😊😊
I have a mini velo bike here in Portugal and I'm always looking for more European content about them. I appreciated your video and subscribed! Looking forward for the rest of the build!
I have been looking for more European content myself. I definitely think mini Velo is underrated and I’m hoping I can show some love on my channel! 🙌🏼
You've made me want one I don't need one but now I want one of these 😍💯
Sorry!! 😂 but not sorry. Go buy one!! 🤣
Bags of potential here
I’ve got bags of ideas to so hopefully I’ll pull it off! 🤞🏼
“If you can’t fix it with zip ties you’re probably not using enough zip ties” love it 🤣🤣😎😎
🤣🙌🏼
Now i want a foldable 20inch bike with bmx bars 😅 looking forward to the next video!
Crazy cool right! 🙌🏼
I also bought this same bike off facebook in almost new condition I got mine for £130.
The stock 27.2 400mm seatpost was far to short for me so after searching I found a 600mm seatpost which provides a better height.
Only problem is despite definitely being the correct size everytime I try using it it keeps getting stuck in the seat tube and it takes all my strength to pull it back out.
The company I bought the seatpost from suggested applying some grease but I already tried a different type of lubricant which didn't help and since I've barely used it since I got it I'm thinking about cutting my loses and just selling it on.
Watching part 2 and 3 of this project makes me wish I had the technical know how to fix the various other problems with the bike to get to a point where I'd want to use it more regularly but I'd likely just be sinking unnecessary money into it without much to show for it in the end.
It's a shame because ever since I came across the Mini Velo style of bike I've wanted one.
I've got a 16" folding electric bike which I use most days and despite encountering a fair few issues with it since I bought it I can still say it's been worth having if only for providing me with some independence since I don't drive and motivation to get out the house.
The bike I'd really like it they were still available is the Raleigh Lorry.
I'm thinking about making a mini folding velo for commuting to work. I've got to agree that trying to find a good bike frame that I like is really hard! I saw a Dahon Mu 2009 model, but the person wouldn't come down from £400. I really like you videos so you've got a new subscriber! I'm looking forward to your videos.
Hey, thank you!! Means a lot!
like the way u make these videos ❤
How does the 20" wheels impact the clearence from the pedal to the ground? Looks cool :D and fun
I've got a diamondback formula 1 and seeing this makes me want to do this!
Sick bike! Don’t think I’ve ever seen one in real life haha.
@@2NDLIFEBIKES I had never heard of it until I saw it on local marketplace. It was so weird looking I had to have it paid $20 for it. Couldn't pass it up!
9:33 😂It's alive!
Great video
Thank you!!! 🙌🏼
I loveeeeeee mini velos but don’t know if I’ll snag because I’m quite tall.. but also.. maybe I will 😂🙏🏻🙏🏻
How about a full size road bike frame, but with bmx 20” wheels… and a coaster brake…. TO THE SHED!
That zip tie monstrosity 🤣 get yourself a bit of old scaffolding pole you can slip over the end of most things, even extend your breaker bar if you need to. You can also hammer/crush the end if it won't fit over your adjustable wrench handle.
I know I know. Not my proudest moment 🤦🏻
Dear Craig...do you know the model of these green PUCHs presented on your video. Cheers!
and now I have to find a mini velo!
Yeah, sorry!! 😂
You make me want 10 bikes I don't need in London. Do you ever sell any of these beasts?
Not very often but I currently have to much so I’m gunna have to soon!! 🙌🏼
I have them lights they are rechargeable 👍
I’ve tried but nothing. The guy said it’s been out side for months during winter so the battery’s might shot.
@@2NDLIFEBIKES more than likely worth a try tho👍. can't wait to see the finished bike .I think you will do a good job
🚴🇵🇭❤️👀🍕 yow sir rs!!!
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Hate to break it to you guys but that is the Argos one
I know, I’m pretty sure I mentioned that in the video.
awesome project!!
btw it's pronounced "puCH" like in "mclauGHlin" or "loCH ness"... and the "U" sounds like "oo". poogh. simples. if that makes sense lol whatever.
As far as I know „puch“ is a austrian brand / company. Their 70th roadbikes are somehow famous in bike collector scene.
Hahah yeah I dose. I’m terrible and pronunciation!! 🤣🤣
Straight to eBay to find a mini-velo…….
Soooorrrrrryyyyyyyyy!!!! 🤣
@@2NDLIFEBIKES I mean, what ended up happening is it turned into a search for a BMX and a Dirt Jumper somehow, neither of which I need.
Yeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh. Been there!! 😂
LDG mini velo are the best trust me I own 5