The amount of effort you put into these videos, the perfectly elaborate commentary and the sheer uniqueness of your bikes makes your channel an absolute standout gem. This build is no different. Please keep them coming, your videos are therapeutic!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for your kindness. I'm glad you've enjoyed the work.

@rael0803

Жыл бұрын

agree. really therapeutic. thanks for using some brown(?) noise as background.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

@@rael0803 I use nature sounds, my own recordings or some found on free sound libraries. This one has some sound of waves lapping the shore very faintly in the background.

Nice one Eric! a tasteful remix of an 80s classic to be played on 90s college radio. the living finish lives!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ron. We're live, we're local, we're broadcasting your favorite alternative radio at 80,000 watts right here at ninety-eight-point-seven, W-E-M-U. Stay tuned, we have the Stone Roses, the Feelies and Television coming up. Here's a new one from Galaxie 500.

my head just exploded with delight with your symphony of eternal wonder

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

I hope there's a reprise to this symphony that allows your head to be pieced back together. Thanks so much!

working within the confines of your shed you have pulled out an exemplary transformation of a trusted thoroughbred for the ages Salutations are due you and your mates

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks to you, bruv!

@fatrobdouble

6 ай бұрын

i mean, he roached the steel frame so it's not likely to last "ages" anymore

Almost cried a little when you deanodized the M952 rear derailleur, but it turns out really well and matched with that silver WTB headset. Built overall is so good.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that by the end I could convince you! I did figure some would consider de-anodizing that mech to be a mistake ;) Thanks for the nice note

transcendent otherworldly creation putting the U in unicorn Congratulations from the cosmos itself

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Wyatt of the Cosmos for sending these vibrations my way

This man is a legend. 🚲

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

"Man was built but from clay"

your home made head badge just might wind up hanging in the LOUVE next to the Mona LIsa

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Ah, mais ouis! Merci, Monsieur Pastiche!

Jesus christ Eric! Just when I thought you couldn't top that Riv you pull this outta the bag! Stunning! Absolutely love these early 80's bikes. Well done sir!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much! I spent a lot of time thinking this one up.

And another level up Eric. Really really nice project. I did something similar with a frame a while back, used a copper oxide solution with vinegar as a catalyst. Also clear coated it after. It did eventually started to rust lightly I then robbed burned linseed oil once and again to keep it nice. Maybe thats an idea for you when rust creeps up. Keep up these projects Erik it's a joy to watch. Again cheers from the Netherlands.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your very kind words. Always fun to see what kind of stuff you can get up to with a living finish on metal. I'll keep an eye on the frame, hoping I can keep it in check. Cheers!

@angusross7922

Жыл бұрын

Are you able to give more information on the copper oxide and vinegar solution. Or the acid you used Eric? Thanks!

@mountaincruiser817

Жыл бұрын

@@angusross7922 not sure if your question was to Eric the maker of this video or to me but here what I did. I got a jar of copperoxide (blue powder). This is also used to enrich garden soil I believe. You mix this in some water till it devolves. with a brush I painted it on my steel bare metal frame. This solution looks like water just as thin. After every stroke I sprayed it down with vinegar in a plant sprayer. It's super cool, you see the clear liquid turn into copper instantly. Repeat this process till it's to your liking. In the end it looks like an old patina'd copper frame. A little like in Eric's video only a little lichter and copperich. To prevent the frame from rusting (because the copper layer is ultra thin) I used burned linseed rubbed over with a cloth and after a minute wipe it down with a clean rug and your good for weeks.

@angusross7922

Жыл бұрын

@@mountaincruiser817 Thanks that is really helpful.

Oh my god this bike is beautiful. All those small touches really add up to something special

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Unreal. This is maybe your best resto video yet!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Dang! Thanks, Steven.

evidence of your staggering creativity in a landslide

@ericmarth

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying so!

Wow! Yours is literally a work of art! I still have my 1985 Schwinn Sierra….I bought it to keep on my ship (at that time, I was stationed aboard a Navy Oiler in Norfolk), so that I would have something to ride wherever my ship went…and sometimes I used it for my daily commute to the ship when in Norfolk. Mine is in Black Chrome. The Sierra was Schwinn’s early foray into the “mountain bike” category. I haven’t had the heart to part with it. I did improve the seat, new tires of course, and some nice flat bars….but she’s still original. And the “black chrome”still looks great!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great bike, captain. I've never seen a black chrome frame, I'll have to look one up. Seems a bike would be a great way to get around when the ships came in!

Always a treat

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jared. I forgot to get a shot of that Campagnolo seat post binder ;)

A stunning project and result - and what a joy to watch, thank you 🍀💪🍿

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

My thanks to you!

Perfect work with ❤. Congratulations. We share hooby.

@ericmarth

8 ай бұрын

Many thanks, glad to hear that!

Absolutely incredible.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ryan!

Such a satisfying video to watch!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Quite glad to hear it!

Seriously gorgeous dude

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick, I appreciate that :)

probs my fav build vid on YT

@ericmarth

8 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Obsessive attention to detail. I love it!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Luke! Should I have found some MAFAC tandems? Might have been more period appropriate :)

@lukehendrickson3669

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth what you did was way cooler 💫

Something about those brake cables just flying out of the tops of those levers really does it for me.

@ericmarth

4 ай бұрын

Like a geyser of coiled steel springing forth from thy chromed bars

Incredible build!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Cheers, Tony!

Fully sik man, wish I could make my carbon frame look rusty 👍.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bob! There was a rusted production Specialized frame a few years ago, can't remember if it was carbon.

awesome build. love the patina and all the brass, and always love a dynamo. really fun mix of parts!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying so. Dynamo is such a delight. I do appreciate weathered metal and just had to embrace it all for this build.

your videos make me super happy, and i'm very thankful for them. i hope i see more, but i'll happily rewatch again and again if i dont :)

@ericmarth

2 ай бұрын

O-M-Gosh that is so nice to say! I have at least one in the hopper, hopefully ready for you soon

Your process very much reminds me of my own but yours is much more refined. I’m learning a lot from your videos and appreciate you making them.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it, thank you!

That’s an incredibly impressive build! Very well done indeed!! 😎😎

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying so! Cheers

Great project once again ! I built my commuter from an 86 Miyata Ridgerunner frame that had been repainted by the previous owner. I ended up selecting the same type of parts that you chose for this bike. I like mine but yours looks truly amazing !

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alec. The Miyata sounds sick!

Awesome project build. Engineered with a truly artistic eye. Thanks for sharing your vision.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you David!

@davidf1288

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth I have an old Bridgestone steel HT M6 mtn. bike from 89 I bought new back in the day. The parts have long worn out. This would make a great project for it in bringing it back to life.

This channel deserves a lot of subs. The amount of work you do with your builds and videos are truly amazing. More power!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fidel! I appreciate your kindness.

Cool take. Great components mix. I really like that it took you a year to assemble the parts. Care and attention to detail shows in your build.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Peter, thank you! I appreciate it, the whole build has still spent more time in my head than in reality.

What a cool bike. Well done.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Namaste

Executing the vision in your head to this degree must be very satisfying. I can't yet seem to get the vague ideas on patina, texture, engineering and bicycles out of my head and onto a bike as well as you have here but I keep trying. Inspiring and informative. I look forward to your other videos!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Virgil, thanks so much! Keep diving and those moments of transcendence are sure to come.

Great job! The video is so well made, the bike is excellent. I love how you recycled so many older used parts into a work of art, do it all bike. Also liked that you had the BOB card in the background.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Len! Glad you caught the BOB membership card, I picked it up when buying some BOB Gazettes. Also have four Bridgestone tees from the Gazette days (BOB, RONA, Silca pump and Pino Moroni three green mice).

Whole project looks great. I can really empathize with the radius of the head tube badges. It's so hard to get it right and every head tube seems to be just slightly different. You did fantastic work!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Ted, thanks! The cutout of the B made it really tricky, many of my first bends had almost sharp corners. Learned to finesse it into shape, gradually. Laying that piece of steel over the badge in the cradle and hammering on it definitely did the trick. I've seen professional head badge presses and they're essentially the same shape and idea as mine, I knew I was on the right track but it was frustrating for a bit there. Thanks again for the kind feedback.

Fantastic detailing and choice of components!

@ericmarth

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

I'm reminded of an artwork i chanced upon at a friend's restaurant, she's a Japanese chef with who studied art and has a mini gallery at the front of her restaurant where she displays her personal collection of art. There was a piece that caught my eye, upon closer inspection i realised it was made with rust. The artist wanted to celebrate nature and created a lovely framed piece. It definitely stood out amongst the rest, the raw richness of texture, colors and tones. Your build is like that. It's also reminiscent of Kabazaiku, cherry bark craft which often yields dark reddish brown tones to lighter orangey browns. Nature is beautiful, and you've transformed this bike into a stunning piece of highly functional art. Thank you for sharing such inspiring work.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, K.A., that is very kind of you. I'll look into Kabazaiku right away, sounds like something I'd appreciate.

Beautiful build! You are a real artist.

@ericmarth

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks a bunch! Nice of you to say.

That bike is hard af!

@ericmarth

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Beautiful vid, love the end result! This was a special one.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have done it without your words & music, bruv

Quite a work of art! Well done. Beautifully bike!

@ericmarth

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

Incredible work Eric! I’ve caught myself up in my second riv inspired vintage mtb and your bikes/videos are a huge inspiration. My new fav bike channel hands down.

@ericmarth

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Enjoy those builds. Cheers!

amazing process

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, Clayton

Fantastic project Eric! Such a fun watch from up here in frigid, snowy, Montreal. Keep 'em coming, and take care. -Drew

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Drew. It's usually much colder here in Virginia this time of year but it's been weirdly mild in 2023. Temps this week in the 50s and 60s when they should be in the 20s and 30s. Take it easy!

Good work

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Awesome build. Thanks for sharing.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out Bernie

Looks great Eric!! Thanks for sharing.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Joe!

this was a spiritual experience, thank you

@ericmarth

11 ай бұрын

Namaste

Well done, a joy to watch and learn!

@ericmarth

11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

Superb build. So much taste in it. Congrats Eric! You earned a new subscriber from Spain.

@ericmarth

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Diego!

This is a terrific build! I discovered your videos thanks to Rivendell, and I'm glad I found it. I have a late 90's S-Works Stumpy I'd like to do something similar to. Inspired!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Damn, thanks Drew! I appreciate Will included me in the email. Your 90s S-works sounds rad, enjoy the build!

Simple comment: awesome and perfect 👍 greetings from Germany and thanks for this video 🌞🍀

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Superb job! You gave great taste 👌🏼

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gio, I'm diving and refining every day.

Another great one Eric. Nice bike and great video.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Andrew, I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

Cool,you put a hell of a lot work into that build 👍

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Evan!

Great build!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, I appreciate it!

Amazing build!, love that SunTour cap with the old logo too, kudos!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Daniel. The SunTour hat is from a small batch I had made in December of 2022. I did a few runs and they've all sold out but I might make some more in the future.

@Bernholesurfer

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth I'll be looking forward to it. I'll be wearing it while riding my 1987 MB-2 with that rear Rollercam brake that is a pain/delight to adjust depending on who you ask.

Sweet ride. Interesting finish.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

Glad to see the vibra-benchcam is still functional

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

The happy accidents of resonant frequency

Awesome bike and great DYI video!!!! I've loved the look of that style finish ever since RBW put out a few raw metal Bombadil bikes. I think that look really appeals to the utilitarian bike nerd.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris! Yeah, the Bombadil finish was the first point of inspiration for me to consider a raw finish like this! The brass spilling out of the lugs is really good on those Rivs, especially on the raw Glorious mixte frames with the two-hearted seat lug!

Great content and awesome build! 🤙🚲

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you so much!

Piece of art.

@ericmarth

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Outstanding ! I thought I was out here alone in continuing to use Suntour brakes and bar ends. I have them on a couple bikes including my 1982 MIYATA Aero Pro I bought new and modded for daily driver use. I also own a Riv Hunqapilla which I bought new, one of the early elephant gray and kidney bean units.. killer bike. I have bikes such as my wife's Rive Cheviot under the stairwell, a 1983 SOMEC in my studio next to the MIYATA, my 1992 CADEX CFM in the bathroom in the basement, 1993 TREX MB in the storage shed...they're all over. Can't have enough bikes. From J'Ville in So. Oregon.... thanks for the inspiration. Liked and subscribed.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Very cool to hear you're running some SunTour, Jeff! I think it's nice stuff, the Miyata sounds rad. A Hunq is a grail Riv for many! Sounds like you have a bike in every closet and cupboard, nook and cranny. Be well.

I was almost crying when you said you were de-anodising M951. Now mine is quivering in fear.

@ericmarth

7 ай бұрын

Ha! I just like the silver

I would love that look on my Salsa Fargo. You sir are quite the artist.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

That sounds rad. And thanks so much!

Fantastic build , has that Ronnie Ultraromance look to it !

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes indeed, I am in his debt. Can I borrow twenty dollars?

@themississippikidful

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth 🤣

Beautiful craftsmanship between yourself and your fellow artisans and excellent editing my friend! I came here from the SR mixte video and have officially become a fan!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Christopher! I'm glad you could find something to enjoy here.

Nice build and inspiring! I have an old Bianchi Super set(in Black) it has some surface rust, I think I will clean it up and add some clear coat and put on a brooks saddle, toss out the 27 “ wheels for some 700c with gravel kings , keep the friction down tube shifters and idk about the derailers I’m not sure what handlebars to go with but I’m looking forward to getting it done! Thanks for your superb bike build videos!

@ericmarth

5 ай бұрын

That sounds great! Wishing you the best on those upgrades

Amazing! Looks great...

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you!

Very cool bike!

@ericmarth

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to hear it!

Heat turns rust black. You can look into rust bluing firearms. Angier wrote the best book on it. Awesome build!

@ericmarth

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I've blued a few bits in the past but not for bikes

This is just everything good. I just came across your channel. Liked and Subscribed. What a great video.

@ericmarth

11 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Thank you!

Bravo 👏🏻amazing bicycle amazing video 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻ciao da Milano Italy

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Grazie mille, Antonio.

so gorgeous!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pierre!

such a gem

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

I thank you, Wahid!

Beautiful build! I'm all about patina

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, thanks Willie!

Awesome bike bro

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by!

That is a beautiful meticulous build! Well done sir! Your bike is really sweet and should last a lifetime if you take as good care of it as much as the effort you've put into building it. I build my do it all bikes much the same, dirt drops, high stems , friction bar ends, but just rattle can them or touch em up. Preferably with old school, used parts intended to last a long time. I'm a retired machinist but wrench in a high end shop for fun. New bike junk is generally only job security for me! Almost everything these days is built with planned obsolescence and short life in mind for materialist consumers. I always thought cycling was supposed to be a 'green sport'! I've got a rusty '90s MB3 bike that I found in a greenhouse on my brother's property that was crushed by a fallen redwood tree. Haha, I like yours much better ! No big dents! I dig your lugs and the horizontal dropouts. Im always on the hunt for 'ancient' atb frames to build single speeds. My MB3 has vertical dropouts so it will remain a grocery getter/commuter/pub crawler. It's pretty rough , but a functional singlespeed...... no one has stolen it yet and I never lock it up. I've used lots of old WTB and Sun Tour greaseguard parts for many years, since they were new. They're still perfectly functional. I just started using dynamo set ups in the last couple years. I've been a serious night MTBer since the '80s. Dynamo lights have been a game changer for me. Time and batteries are no longer a concern! Now dusk to dawn rides are a regular thing. Almost Every month on the full moon, I can be found exploring the Santa Cruz mountains!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about that crushed MB-3! I have one I built up for a friend that had a few issues but I was able to work them out. I do like the sound of your moonlit rides on a nice old ATB, clad with SunTour and a dynamo!

@rollinrat4850

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth The top tube's just dented a bit. Its sorta rusty from being in a crushed greenhouse in a redwood forest for a decade or so. The bike is now totally functional though. I just rebuilt it into something ugly, yet perfectly rideabe. I was helping my bro clean up the property a bit and we found it there. Like many rain forests, the wildlife takes over quickly and huge trees or just big branches fall over every winter in the area. It's kinda scary in a big storm. I guess that was my payment for the help, haha!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

@@rollinrat4850 The cycle continues

*_Parabéns pelo seu talentoso trabalho _*

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

muito obrigado pelo seu apoio

Yes. Excellent!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good job 👋👋👋

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks much! Cheers

A DANCE INTO THE OTHERWORLDY

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

BEAUTIFUL 👌🏽

@ericmarth

5 ай бұрын

Cheers!

the best vids in the game!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks to you!

Dang another nice one! Maybe a copper water bottle to tie the room together ? Ha

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That might be something to check out, if I can find a shape I like and confirm it doesn't have a clear coat before I purchase.

I started to think Why, Why, Why? But as the video progressed it got it and the end result is amazing. You truly have great vision. Your videos are always so well produced and the clear commentary is appreciated. As for the B&W final scenes, so cinematic and beautifully shot. Thank you.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

David this is a very warming comment, I thank you!

Nice one! I'm in the midst of re- making a Ritchey Ascent with a nice U brake from possibly 1988 or '87. Today, my sister handed me a saddle very much like your Brooks but made in India I think, by Hojabr, with six copper rivets and nice little perforations in the centre. The bike needs a frame refinish and while I really like what you've done, I'll need to work off the over- painted turquoise and see what's underneath. I'm a big believer in older well made parts like the big cannister thumb shifters and the heavy duty brake levers. I want to re-spoke the wheels with heavy gauge stainless, because this bike is designated to pull a trailer that I'm custom building. I love long wheelbase eighties mountain bikes as touring rigs. Instead of drop bars I usually go for two pairs of bar ends, above and below. That gives you lots of positions. Out of the saddle riding has become a necessity for me, as it saves me from soreness, and I can go into a big gear without straining my knees, using my hefty bodyweight to turn over the cranks. Best wishes, dave

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

David, the Ascent sounds like a fun build. Good luck with your custom trailer! Some of the old parts are certainly robust. Enjoy that Hojabr and all to come!

Spot on

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mark

Amazing! Liked and subscribed!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Sweet, thanks Nick!

I have no idea how I stumbled on this, but super cool. I may even borrow some ideas.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul, I'm glad you found it. My thanks to the KZread sidebar and autoplay. Enjoy!

If I could even organize a beautiful shop like that, I would think I won the lottery. Then he goes on to create a one of a kind work of art. Wait, what just happened?

@MrPhotodoc

Жыл бұрын

Subbed!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

This is a very kind comment, thank you Chuck! I think the work I put in to set up the shop has paid off, it's a real comfort.

Amazing

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David

Haha man at the beginning of the video I though maybe it was just hipster trash but you did a really good job on this build, very tasteful. Keep it up.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could shift your expectations, thanks Patrik!

Это просто произведение искусства!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Огромное спасибо!

Nice!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

fascinating

@ericmarth

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out :o)

Completely inspired by this.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Tommy, hope you have some good wrenching and riding ahead of you.

Awesome

@ericmarth

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!