Well done for a first time, need to overhaul bottom bracket, headset , front & rear wheels, then it would be perfect . Like the saddle very much, where did u buy that , any link on amazon would be much appreciated. Cheers
Correct.How can you spray properly with a crank in the way?Masking tape or not....And the forks could have come out....Years of old grease in both and when they will need replacing,you risk scratching your new paint.....Seems a shame not to have gone a bit further strip down...
Incredible restoration given this was your first time. i recommend wet sanding between paint layers. Spray cans tend to make the paint less smooth, and smoother paint lasts longer and is less prone to chipping. Also, you could use nafta or paint thinner to clean the rear sprocket of the bike. Just make sure you're outside if you're using thinner. That stuff is incredibly strong.
Nicely done. I've been volunteering with a bike exchange where we fix donated bikes and sell them to the public to support a local nonprofit for children. If you are ever in the Trenton NJ USA we would be happy to have you join us:)
That’s awesome! I know that this is super late, but I’m close to cherry hill. I’d love to volunteer if you guys are still going. What’s the name of the organization?
@@waldorfvonmuppet7399 ok I was trying to find a video on how to remove the fork from frame on my Raleigh Nottingham 3 speed . . no luck this far finding a video but his Idea to leave it attached is what I will do too if I cannot find what I am looking for. Its my first time restoring a vintage bike to modernize but shits hard to find any real how to videos . any help would be appreciated
Just buy a pair of tire levers. They're extremely inexpensive and effective. They're made of really hard plastic as not to damage the rim or wheel surface. I bought my pair for 5$ at my local shop. That was for some quality Park Tool ones.
Like the screwdrivers I used when I was younger ! I could hear the groans from the old timers when I saw you attack the tire with the crescent wrench. They're right though. Plastic tire levers are cheap and won't hurt the bike.
Come on, everyone knows you should use the handles from spoons :-) but most importantly of all… 1. start at the valve and 2. squeeze the rest of the tyre into the centre of the rim where it is less diameter and so gives the tyre the small extra free space so it will come off usually without needing any force from a tyre lever even… you’re welcome!
I think you've done a great job on the bike and I really enjoyed the film. Well done on both counts and for €150 you've smashed it. I'm planning a bit of bicycle maintenance this weekend in CoVid-restricted Brussels and this has really inspired me! Hartelijk bedankt!
Good job as for Your first bicycle re-vitalization :) IMHO You could of try to find some reproductions of original stickers, to keep it as close to it's original form as it was. It would keep that bike's character, naked frame just looks kinda.. soulless ;P Beside that - great work, keep it up. After I have finished with my first bike it became my hobby, to make something special out of a "rusty trash". My first bicycle was German Centurion with Magura's hydraulic breaks, afterwards I re-vitalised 80's Peugeot road bicycle for my brother, then again German Rabeneick Fahrrad 1951 and now I'm again at 76' Peugeot, this time for myself. Next in line will be Polish classic road bicycle ZZR Jaguar, I'm gathering original Czech and Polish parts right now. Regards from Poland and keep the great work ;)
Thanks! I was going for a very clean look, but i get what you're saying with the stickers. Sounds like you got a real passion for bikes aswell. Keep up the good work. There can never be too many classic bikes on the roads again! 😁
@@SpareTimeShop The most important thing is that this bicycle looks exactly like You wanted. Hah, You are right about that, more vintage bikes on the streets again, the better :D
Coating the frame/fork with a paint stripper and placing in a large trash bag for a few hours or over night will make the removal process more enjoyable. Great build. Thanks for sharing. 😎
I like what you did with the paint. I've been trying to decide on a color for my bicycle, and the reflective paint is a great idea. I subscribed, so sometime in the future, please update on how the paint is working out.
You ruined the bicycle when you sawed off the rack on the back and sloppily screwed in other attachments to the frame. Also the frame is too small for you! Good job though
Nice job and a lot of work!! Good idea to use a simple cable holder for the hubcable. Why did you not use the old bicycle switch headlamp? This lamp is pretty and made by metal. You can buy a LED E10 bulp lamp to update the old lamp! Greetings from Hamburg, Oliver
I’m enjoying the bike so far ru-vid.comUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
"...bike from nineteen eighty something.." while holding a tag that clearly reads 1987. Then "restores" (click bait, it's a make-UNDER) a fully complete bike, but removing "unnecessary items" for the pretentious sake of "minimalism" this is not a restoration, this is a sanitizing of a quality engineered product to pretend the bike was "made" and "restored" . So many incorrect words and terms.
NICE JOB!!!, Especially being a Novice Bike Mechanic. You gave ME Ideas, Especially with your Cool DIY Frame Cable “Braze-Ons”. You Should however Overhaul and Grease the Bottom Bracket, Headset and Both Wheels’ Bearings, and Oil the Pedal Bearings and adjust them if there’s ‘Play’. You MAY need to Replace the Brake Pads and Tension/Tru/Dish the Spokes on the Wheels, ESPECIALLY if you Descend Hills at High Speeds on this Bike.
I like your videos with the voice over. I'm not a world traveler, but your English makes we want to try Europe. I hope the politcal stress & war of 2023 is not impactimg you too much. Peace to everyone!
Very cool project Ruben! Die versnelling kan ik me nog wel herinneren van vroeger ja, toen was je met drie versnellingen al een hele vent! Moet je nu niet meer mee aankomen 😄 Wat was dat voor een plaatje, met "Vlaanderen 1987' - iets van verzekering of zo?
Drilling holes into the frame is a big no-no. Bottom bracket/headset/wheel bearings were important to clean and re-grease. Lot was left out. But it looks good.
A simple tip from a fellow bike restore enthusiast: use paint stripper to remove paint, always took me within the day to finish. Easier, cleaner, faster. 👌
@@staffitup no worries. Be sure to do it carefully as paint stripper stings real bad if it gets in contact to the skin. Look up bike paint stripping videos on yt so you can get some idea. 😁
Very nice work. I love it when I see old bikes kept alive--if the goal of a bicycle is to be a little more green, it makes more sense than buying a new one. (My daily rider bike is of about the same vintage, and you've made me think about doing something similar, so thank you for the inspiration!)
taking out the bottom bracket and replacing the bearings in them as well as in the headset is probably a good idea since the bike is so old and well as regreasing some of the parts
Good job for your first time. I have no room to talk. I restored one very similar old Raleigh and it was so much I didnt know. And so many different tools. I hope you get a shed full of everytool you dream of. Bike looks amazing. Cheers.
Je viens de découvrir ta chaîne grâce à ta vidéo du booth pour l'imprimante 3D. La qualité de tes vidéos est vraiment impressionnant! Continue comme ça et tu vas surement aller loin!
I don't think I've ever seen a bike restoration project like yours - a ho hum 3 speed that's seen better days, and made to look like something a debronair would ride. Really cool.
Hi Benny, yes it's a sort of bicycle license plate. You had to get them renewed each year as a sort of bicycle tax (as we like to tax everything here in Belgium) 😁
Recently I just acquired 4 antiques bicycles. My favorite one is banana seat or beach cruiser. I don’t much about it, it has manufacture numbers right at rare wheel mounts that’s it. It says “ Flightliner “. the second one is Rollfast. V Ted William and Company Tricycles. I am looking to restore it in proper perspective way. Restore or working on bicycles are not hobby, or career. I just to get my hands dirty when I’m free and I don’t like setting lazy. I am looking advice as much as I can. Any suggestions is greatly appreciate.
Nice job with all that work. Next time, use chemical paint stripper. Takes off all previous paint in minutes. If you take off the crank and fork, it makes painting much easier. You need to check the bearing races for wear and re-grease those loose ball bearings in the headset and bottom bracket. Steel bikes are classic.
That for a first timer at bicycle restoration?What a beautiful job.If you are looking into restoring more bikes,my advice is,get some tyre levers,and tools required for crankarm and bottom bracket removal(for a more thorough job). You've got some real potential,keep it up!
Great restoration. I will be embarking on my 1st bike restoration as well....do I need specific set of bike tools? I will end up buying a proper set but right now I don't have any bike tools per se but I do have my small toolkit which I could probably use.
Great job for first time restoration. you could have refreshed the grease in the crank axle too and changed the ball bearing rings as are probably worn out too.
