Building A Pub Bike - Vintage road bike single speed conversion

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  • A friend of mine recently moved to Japan so I'm turning his stead into a pub bike!
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  • @cyclerevive
    @cyclerevive ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Looks like the perfect pub bike. No gears to worry about when you are pished

  • @sandy_knight
    @sandy_knight ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always struggle to build up a good pub bike, it has to be sturdy enough that you trust it to get you home safely but at the same time cheap enough that you're not bothered if it gets nicked.(often after forgetting you rode it to the pub in the first place). I do like a pub bike to be closer to the ground though, it helps when you encounter those inevitable perpendicular incidences with the ground.

  • @25inspector
    @25inspector ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Stache and Buzzed hair looks great! I love when people take old bicycles and give them new life.

  • @robandrews9165
    @robandrews9165 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love bringing old bikes back to life! Got a couple I’ve done, it’s great! Thanks for sharing

  • @MeneerHerculePoirot
    @MeneerHerculePoirot หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just did one up like this. A BSA Champion. Love that center-pull Weinman. It cleaned up nice. I'd steal that bike.

  • @Cobwobbler
    @Cobwobbler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glorious build. I greased my square taper before my 50km charity ride and guess what, it worked loose 5km from the end and the only tool I wasn’t carrying was the crank bolt spanner. Switched to clean and an Allen bolt now.
    Love the ride footage.

  • @lawrenceroberts6674
    @lawrenceroberts6674 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed this film, loved the fact you used all the old suff, and made such a a great job of this bike.

  • @StrengthCircusDD
    @StrengthCircusDD ปีที่แล้ว

    I had anti theft skewers and forgot the key on my solo bikepacking trip and fought flats the whole way! Very thankful for tubeless and plugs to keep me rolling. Even used my tape from my first aid to tape in the last plug which held like dream! Trashed the skewers as soon as I got home!

  • @ScrubsIsee
    @ScrubsIsee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great project! Nice editing - and I really like your choice of music.

  • @russdoesstuff
    @russdoesstuff หลายเดือนก่อน

    1 year ago you had 10k followers on IG and now you are at nearly 40k... GOOD JOB!

  • @benspeedschannel888
    @benspeedschannel888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work!

  • @bearded_borg
    @bearded_borg ปีที่แล้ว

    love it before ive seen it!!

  • @pete2347
    @pete2347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice! I’ve got an old Dawes touring bike from the 60’s I should do that with.

  • @markvonwisco7369
    @markvonwisco7369 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the lugs on the older steel frames.

  • @KEIRINSTREETS
    @KEIRINSTREETS ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great!

  • @tinycmo
    @tinycmo ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on

  • @ianmcdonald202
    @ianmcdonald202 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.

  • @whichypoohs
    @whichypoohs ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel and vintage bikes. Wish I could fix a puncture lol

  • @Fifty8day
    @Fifty8day 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The moustache looks cool

  • @metroaviator
    @metroaviator ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would polish and try to bring out what's left of the paint job. Nice video!

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man. I like the crust on this bike but I definitely think I might try.

  • @dazzasp3
    @dazzasp3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 👍

  • @snakeindigo7085
    @snakeindigo7085 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @TheRokko66
    @TheRokko66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its better to have a front brake, if you ride only with one brake. Much better braking power and the rim lasts longer, because it stays cleaner.

    • @pa86_
      @pa86_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Try breaking mid turn with front brake only see how fun it is.

  • @matthewross2501
    @matthewross2501 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool bike great video sorry what bars/stem is that am looking for similar to tidy up my no logo!

  • @mrnxdrf1
    @mrnxdrf1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build! What are your sunglasses in the ride sequence?

  • @danielsigursson6215
    @danielsigursson6215 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like it.

  • @matthewmasters
    @matthewmasters ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From the shape of the frame lugs it's probably a Falcon Black Diamond, and the foil head badge dates it from the late 70s to mid-80s (depending on whether it says "Falcon" or "Designed by Ernie Clements" at the bottom). Nice bike, not fancy, but nice.

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers. It’s one of my favourites

  • @James-WM
    @James-WM ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool bike! I've got an 80's Schwinn Traveller (huge, not aesthetically pleasing frame) that I want to convert to something similar. Though I think I will try and do a 1x drivetrain just because there's some longer stretches on the commute that it'd be nice to get a bit of speed. Love this bike 🤌

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds great, it’s the only problem with this build. It’s perfect nipping around the city but on my commute (a straight line) it’s less fun.

    • @B_COOPER
      @B_COOPER 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey man, that was my first road bike, 86 schwinn traveler, 8 years older than myself! I’m sure you’ve already tinkered with it, but if you are interested in single speed conversion, the 80s era traveler is a damn fine frame to do so. I swapped out the old 27s for 700c wheels with no problems whatsoever and threw on some 35c (37-622) tires and I couldn’t have been more happy with how well it worked. Unfortunately I was too tickery in my time with it and cold set the rear triangle too much and separated the brake bridge, yes I rode it like that for a bit but man, it was a squirmy ride.

  • @jiancordero
    @jiancordero 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love love love these Fixed/SS vintage builds. Keep it coming, man. How do you know which bottom bracket and crankset to use? I tried building one once and ended up using multiple spacers to get the chainring lined up😂 -not the best, but it worked!

    • @l.d.t.6327
      @l.d.t.6327 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You measure, and you choose the right spindle length. It’s sometimes easier said than done though!

  • @zoedeufel2593
    @zoedeufel2593 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody awesome, yes :-)

  • @polthedestroyer
    @polthedestroyer ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Is this beast still rolling?

  • @donavan8616
    @donavan8616 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Linda bike saludos desde Argentina!0

  • @hdjdjfjfjdkwkwiwiidkfk3059
    @hdjdjfjfjdkwkwiwiidkfk3059 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm planing a build in my head. I want to go get a Fram from the local bike charity and put some sort of cruiser bars on. To keep thing clean and simple I a 3 speed hub with coaster brake and as little clutter as possible. I live in a bit of a valley so I feel I need to gears to get up and out of my neighborhood

  • @ericbattley_og
    @ericbattley_og 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video mate. Tell me about the wheels. also how much did this cost you?

  • @scotthornsey
    @scotthornsey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's weird, they didn't come with them, but my falcon also had that seat when I got it

  • @chrismccallum12
    @chrismccallum12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the channel. The rear seat reflector we’re did you find it or do you sell them ?

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Chris! I got the reflector from this account instagram.com/nekocycles_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  • @Saints66
    @Saints66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy

  • @oJAK3yy
    @oJAK3yy ปีที่แล้ว

    Banger - as always 💪 Only one question tho, when’s the specialized build coming! 😂

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve been waiting on parts and then I changed my mind on the parts and waited again but! It’s coming! 🤣

    • @oJAK3yy
      @oJAK3yy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2NDLIFEBIKES you weren’t kidding!

  • @imranr99
    @imranr99 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would have got rid of the frame rust and then lacquered it, sprayed the pedals black, used a black cable outer, black grips and used a matching set of brakes - guess which colour. I like what you did though.

  • @aksel337
    @aksel337 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! I have a question - can you put a front shock absorber on such a build?

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel brother Rad Stache!!! ***Do you know if your mate ever crashed on it? I don't know if its just the camera angle but the top and downtube looked slightly tweaked right at the headtube.

  • @RonaX
    @RonaX ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not a single speed fan but dope build you did there. Keep it up!

  • @gareththomson1199
    @gareththomson1199 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, I’m starting a build like this and I’ve been told I should put a chain tensioner on to prevent the wheel moving in the drop outs, mine will be a single speed not a fixed gear, do you think it’s necessary? I noticed this build doesn’t have a tensioner!

  • @user-ne4lk1ot8x
    @user-ne4lk1ot8x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What grips did you use

  • @Fifty8day
    @Fifty8day 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you watch from this side of the world (NZ) it’s weird seeing the English ride with no helmets. Your choice but head injuries are a thing .😬

  • @tonypotter9578
    @tonypotter9578 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice looking bike! Where did you ride it after the build?

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was my home town. Weston Super Mare. It looks great in the summer. Shit the rest of the year hahaha

    • @tonypotter9578
      @tonypotter9578 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2NDLIFEBIKES did look nice, the bike looked better! 👌

  • @arisarseny
    @arisarseny ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the name of the track at the end of the video?

  • @ajearlywine4622
    @ajearlywine4622 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love the bike but im confused as to why you forgot the seat

  • @josienothanksmr.officer4031
    @josienothanksmr.officer4031 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you should make this one a fixed gear

  • @mom_im_losing_it
    @mom_im_losing_it ปีที่แล้ว

    When you going to do some fixed gear conversions?

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good question. I have a couple frames that may work so watch this space 🙌🏼

  • @agskater1914
    @agskater1914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it true that almost everything on someone's bicycle can be modified? Like you can turn a single-speed bicycle perhaps to a mountain bike or racing multi-geared bike?

  • @guillermo9022
    @guillermo9022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how did you put that stem with that fork?

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว

      I used a stem converter like this one amzn.to/3UrHHDQ

  • @arthuryt98
    @arthuryt98 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which wheels are these?

  • @Skyhook77
    @Skyhook77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    noice

  • @macauleyroman2311
    @macauleyroman2311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe i missed it, but what wheelset did you go with?

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don’t think I mentioned it. Gipiemme Pista Clincher Track Wheelset - 700c

    • @macauleyroman2311
      @macauleyroman2311 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2NDLIFEBIKES Thanks!

  • @Gabbro.88
    @Gabbro.88 ปีที่แล้ว

    vecchia ma nuova 👌

  • @MattePaavi
    @MattePaavi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    freewheel with one brake? why not fixed?

  • @masterwmatrix
    @masterwmatrix 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why use the frame at this point? The rust seems a problem

  • @dashingboy11
    @dashingboy11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Purchased for family member.

  • @quoctrung6106
    @quoctrung6106 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This bike was really easy to assemble th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

  • @ElviaRivera-us1tu
    @ElviaRivera-us1tu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey just call a cab , dont be silly mkay!!!

  • @As2ronaut
    @As2ronaut 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you ride a bike to get drunk in a pub, then it is better to choose a three-wheeled model! Ha-ha🙂

  • @martisrichard2708
    @martisrichard2708 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The name of a headset ?

  • @_PNW_Chris
    @_PNW_Chris ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the adapter called

  • @davidmurphy742
    @davidmurphy742 ปีที่แล้ว

    No need to grease a square taper spindle - they’re friction fit so adding that grease reduces that friction. Not good.

    • @pa86_
      @pa86_ ปีที่แล้ว

      Always grease any steel+aluminium contact surfaces to avoid galvanic corrosion. The screw is what keeps them toguether anyways.

  • @dashingboy11
    @dashingboy11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow just seeing this out of the box th-cam.com/users/postUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

  • @brianbassett4379
    @brianbassett4379 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SS bikes, for those that don't climb hills.

  • @marknett7787
    @marknett7787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice pub bike. Or just belt round the city on it . 🤷😏🙄

  • @eliminate8264
    @eliminate8264 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    3:46 😫😩

  • @echnatonIV
    @echnatonIV ปีที่แล้ว

    Who do we have to follow? Mash up cycles and? ✌🏼

    • @backyard_bicycless
      @backyard_bicycless ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Studio_rook

    • @surreal6670
      @surreal6670 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is no such thing as mash up cycles on yt

    • @surreal6670
      @surreal6670 ปีที่แล้ว

      .. or studio_rook.
      What is this, half tard central??

    • @surreal6670
      @surreal6670 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Makes a pub bike, it has no lights on it 🤪

    • @backyard_bicycless
      @backyard_bicycless ปีที่แล้ว

      @@surreal6670 he says on Instagram, not YT

  • @ivanvelazquez8357
    @ivanvelazquez8357 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    te quedó de la verga, saludos.

  • @stevehastie4951
    @stevehastie4951 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude

  • @stephanblack4558
    @stephanblack4558 ปีที่แล้ว

    WD everything leave it over night and it will all come apart.

  • @yaroslavlevanenko3481
    @yaroslavlevanenko3481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cockney Lang

  • @aaronmoroney2066
    @aaronmoroney2066 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mate is giving me a bike like this today, im buzzing my tits off

  • @fjp3305
    @fjp3305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't like single speed bikes. It makes no sense for me. I want to have some gears to go up and down hill. I guess
    people just want to look cool on singles.

    • @uzoge
      @uzoge ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's more like the simplicity of it

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  ปีที่แล้ว

      I look cool without the single speed 😉 but in all seriousness like T66 says it’s the simplicity. That and I’m using it in a pretty flat city. My geared bikes stay in one gear for my commute so single speed in my case makes so much sense.

    • @fjp3305
      @fjp3305 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2NDLIFEBIKES Makes sense, but I like it with gears.

    • @nonym7596
      @nonym7596 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fjp3305 who?

  • @lindajesse8250
    @lindajesse8250 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Horrible

  • @snakeindigo7085
    @snakeindigo7085 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

    • @2NDLIFEBIKES
      @2NDLIFEBIKES  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏼