As a mountain biker myself this will be a very interesting series

@sanealmistry8318

4 жыл бұрын

Same here I own one and I'm planning on upgrading mine during the times we are in

@jamesbailey2213

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@beevbophus3814

4 жыл бұрын

Same I’m on a high school mtb team!

@clydebrannan3170

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@cadefowler1559

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tapped on a video faster

Mad props to the editing team for syncing the power hammer strikes to the tempo of the music (or vice versa.)

@AlecSteele

4 жыл бұрын

Jamie's handiwork is always killer!

@obrayhan

4 жыл бұрын

been playing that part again and again because it is so nice to hear

@Casowsky

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed I loved 'song of the power hammer'

@damascuseverything

4 жыл бұрын

Jamie's trade mark. I hope he never becomes a DJ, because the rodies are going to hate him. "Alright guys I'll carry in my deck you guys bring in the power hammers and anvils and set them up eitherside".

@tomf3150

4 жыл бұрын

It's only cosmetic and to be honest it gets boring fast.

I'm surprised he didn't start the video by saying: "I'm just going to start forging a billet of Damascus for the frame"

@JThyroid

4 жыл бұрын

He could make a Damascus insignia plate, or a Damascus stem.

@palaxdrain9115

4 жыл бұрын

well me myself expecting that the entire bike is made out of damascus, or even timascus if it is even possible ...

@shadowbreed29

4 жыл бұрын

that woulda been awesome haha xD

@erikcourtney1834

4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for it. And completly possible. Same technique Damascus gun barrels are made.

@chriscaine1776

4 жыл бұрын

Nobody: Alec: "Forging damascus DOM tubing for a new build?"

"Ragtime forging" by editor Jamie at 4:10 is simply.. nooice!

As a bike mechanic, I'm so excited to see how this turns out. I'm stoked to see the spec of the bike and geometry. Never been more excited for a KZread series! 🤙

@oddvertex9429

4 жыл бұрын

You and me both, I think I'm dreaming.

@nivac_1261

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so stoked on this series.

@taddkaylor3966

4 жыл бұрын

The guy runs his own company. Im pretty sure this guy can assemble the hardware of a bicycle.

@cadenhinshaw9038

4 жыл бұрын

@@taddkaylor3966 never said, suggested, or implied he couldn't. Just simply stating that this video is combining two of my interests, so I'm excited.

@ethanbuehlig

4 жыл бұрын

I right with you on this one

When you're a mountain biker and love alec steele this is a dream!

@nothinggodly

4 жыл бұрын

Init

@jasonchandlee7561

4 жыл бұрын

No joke. I started blacksmithing when he was at his little shop and got into bikes in the last couple years so this is a pretty cool project to watch

@thehalligan0373

4 жыл бұрын

He should ask seths bike hacks for help with mtb stuff

@nick-dm3if

4 жыл бұрын

im kind of bummed he used such crappy bikes as the models, he should have looked at cotic or surly or chromag

Medieval smiths: "I need to forge this sword well, my life may depend on it." Alec: "I need to forge this bike well, my life may depend on it."

"This Old Tony teaches Alec Steele to TIG weld!?!?" title I need to see.

@AntimatePcCustom

4 жыл бұрын

or "colinfurze teaches Alec Steele to TIG weld!?!?"

@furblokeEN

4 жыл бұрын

@Frugal Forge What a shout!

@Toxicity1987

4 жыл бұрын

@@AntimatePcCustom Nope, "This Old Tony" is a professional machinist with lots of experience while Colin Furze is just an hobbyist. While i like booth when it comes to building stuff, Tony beats Colin easily.

@tsimmons4730

3 жыл бұрын

Bob Moffit or Jodi would be a better choices

As a bike mechanic myself, I would definitely recommend that you find a smaller bike shop that you like and get friendly with the mechanics. There are a lot of tricks of the trade and the assembly of the mechanical parts is much more complicated than you would think. Plus, if your gonna be mountain biking your gonna be fixing that bike a lot. Love the videos, can’t wait to see how this turns out!

@heyimamaker

4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Cass I worked in a shop for 5 years, sold a kid a Chris kind headset. I asked if he wanted is to install it, he said no. I let him know that the frame really should be faced and the headsets should be pressed in properly. He came back a few days later and had installed the headset by stomping on a 2x4... I don’t even know how he installed the crown race.

@graithtools8215

4 жыл бұрын

I'm still wondering how Alec plans to weaponize his mountain bike. I mean, where would the blades even go?

@gindog5412

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm a Maker was it Sam pilgrim?🤣

@jaanikaapa6925

4 жыл бұрын

Graith Tools Boudicea blades on both sides of the axles, zweihander welded on the front of the bike. Also swords on the ends of the handlebars.

@keirfarnum6811

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm a Maker Wow! A precision Chris King headset installed by stomping on it with a 2x4! That’s nuts! I have a King headset on my Yo Eddy! and I just cannot imagine some kid beating on it. Crazy!

Honestly you should definitely binge Seth’s Bike Hacks to make sure you get it right. I’m a mountain biker too so I look forward to seeing it!

@Adam-ub3eu

4 жыл бұрын

Can’t say seth is a good source for custom bike design but he’s definitely a great channel for general mtb goodness

@sam07542

4 жыл бұрын

I think gmbn or gmbn tech is the better choice

@justsomeguy8409

4 жыл бұрын

Personally I think Matt jones is the best MTV channel but max fredricksons steerer cutting is on point

@aakos26

4 жыл бұрын

For maintenance, new part installation check out Sam Pilgrim...

@sam07542

4 жыл бұрын

@@aakos26 😂

Alec, have you heard of the saying "A grinder and paint makes me the welder i ain't"?

@Firebourne99

4 жыл бұрын

Every. Damn. Day. Of my degree 🤣

@eduardosampoia5480

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard it often...always an idiot that would say it.

Not only does the customer get a new drift, but they can watch it being made by Alec Steele himself. Awesome! Great customer service too, by the way. Innovative way to deal with a negative issue.

I can absolutely see alec shredding A-line in a years time 😂

@RadDadisRad

4 жыл бұрын

Not with that bike

@dillannokes5206

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂 that may be a long shot

@rob7411

4 жыл бұрын

Might want to make another bike for that one 😬

@tylerkuniholm9652

4 жыл бұрын

@@rob7411 we should make him build a dh bike next 😂

@rob7411

4 жыл бұрын

@@tylerkuniholm9652 that would be the sickest project would blow up in both communities

Me: "Im going to sleep now" Alec: "What a lovely time to upload a video!"

@avrumisolaimani8546

4 жыл бұрын

omg same i was hopping to get to bed early tonight. stupid alec!!

Jamie is absolutely the best video editor on the planet. As a musician, I really appreciate the effort he puts into matching the hammer blows to the tempo of the music.

Don't sweat the TIG welding. As Jake the Dog once said: "Sucking at something is the first step towards beings sort of good at something."

@rastanot

4 жыл бұрын

But robotics have perfected welds!! There's no substitute. Humans aren't perfect, but we can build things that achieve a higher level of craftsmanship, precision and it's labor that humans will continually phase out.

@hexxic8902

4 жыл бұрын

I have a serious question .. where do I find adventure time? I used to watch it on Netflix but it's not there and now I'm depressed because adventure time was half my childhood. (I edited it because I spelled "used" wrong)

@giggityguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@hexxic8902 Looks like it's on Hulu now

@hexxic8902

4 жыл бұрын

@@giggityguy thanks ☺

This mans riding steel and putting a power meter on his mountain bike He’s a roadie at heart. Respect

@eddb2ennett641

4 жыл бұрын

i agree but im not happy lol

Wait wait wait. Bikes, and Alec Steele in the same place!!! my two favorite things!!!!!

@aakos26

4 жыл бұрын

... Only if few naked girls showed up.

I can tell you, you are getting the steel way to hot. when welding stainless or thin wall pipe it's all about keeping it cool. Would strongly recommend caping the ends of the pipe with tape then poking a hole with the welding rod in the bottom tape cap. Then getting argon an running a hose in to the top of the pipe (through the tape). This allows argon to flow through the pipe to help cool it and put a little pressure in it. It also keeps your weld clean on the inside. Good luck!

@lbrownyy

4 жыл бұрын

Prevent oxidisation inside of the pipe formally known as purging the weld, due to the thickness penetration of the root will be difficult to achieve with minimal heat.

@jacksonfuller4822

4 жыл бұрын

This is necessary to making a solid weld and not creating porosity on the inside of the weld, also would recommend a sharper taper on the tungsten for less arc wandering and straighter lines

@Firebourne99

4 жыл бұрын

This. Thank goodness someone besides me was bothered. Was about to make a comment about purging the welds. I work in semiconductor on superthin wall tubing, and was sitting here thinking “Purging these will make your life so much Easier Alec...”

@Firebourne99

4 жыл бұрын

Also, find a supplier that sells argon Hydrogen mix 95-5. Should help to keep your heats lower

I love the cheery music in the background, also it's super cool that you made him a new drift because he lost his, really shows that you care.

Just a bit of advice. 1: get rid of that collet body setup you have on your tig torch and get you some gas lenses. They will give better shielding gas coverage and larger cup diameter to help keep the weld shield while it’s cooling below its oxidation temp. Argon coverage is your friend when welding alloys always. 2: drop down in to a 1/16” tungsten and sharpen it to a steep angle. It will help you weld at a lower amperage and you will have an easier time starting and maintaining your arc. 3: pulse tig will help keep that thin tubing from overheating and blowing through. Keep practicing you will only get better with more time under that welding hood.

@bodibrodice147

4 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this.... In addition get that tungsten stick out set just perfect so you can walk the cup. Maybe it's just an old guy thing, but at 37 years old my hands are no longer steady enough to make the Instagram weld porn without cheating as much as I can. Brace yourself. Get as relaxed as possible, and focus on removing as much room for error as you can from your muscular system, and place it instead on your skeletal system. Some may call it cheating,but I say cheat early, and cheat often... After all the end goal is to make the best weld you can.

@tweetertx02

4 жыл бұрын

One more thing try going up to the next size on your filler metal/tig wire to 1/16. It will help act as a heat sink when you add wire to your weld puddle. Which will help keep 4130 tube from getting too hot. Just a suggestion.

@pmm4177

4 жыл бұрын

Your reference to using gas lenses leads me to believe you're a pipe welder. I never liked those big cups at all but I did stainless sheetmetal for 12 years and normally used a number 5 or 7 cup with 3/32 2% thoriated tungsten, no pulse, no pedal, normally I'd tig anything from 18ga to 1/4" with this set up. Happy welding brother!

@pmm4177

4 жыл бұрын

@@bodibrodice147 I still walk the cup too man, at 43 I'm a bit wiser than I was when I first started tig welding trying to free hand and wondering why the more experienced guys back then were making me look bad lol! Tig is my all time favorite thing to do, where I work now we dont tig much but when we do my boss knows I'm the only one at the company that can tig stainless or aluminum. Nothing better than a job where you get to build stuff by hand into one off pieces whether it be custom car parts or agricultural equipment! Happy welding to you too buddy!

@jimmolleur3133

4 жыл бұрын

@@bodibrodice147 you're correct, between your advice and tweetertx02 Alec will be producing high quality welds.. I've been welding for over forty years and I was given the same advice the first time I picked up the torch. You have much more control of the electrode and it reflects in the bead.

I'd recommend equipping to send argon into the tubes as well. Thin wall tube needs all the unoxidative help it can get.

@calebjowens

4 жыл бұрын

sounds great

@EduardoLopez-cg5oz

4 жыл бұрын

Yes purge it first, always helps

@kailoucleary6025

4 жыл бұрын

@@EduardoLopez-cg5oz Yes purge the tubes and keep a good amount of flow on the weld during and after.

Just remember Alec, Grinder and Paint makes me the welder I ain't!

It seems our interests run parallel over the years! I got into forging and welding, then into making blades and then into mountainbikes. Every time there's an Alec Steele video about the stuff I love, following my efforts hot on their heels. I feel like we should ride and make a knife some day.

as a mountain bike mechanic, I would just like to say that one, longer top tube lengths mean a shorter stem which in turn actually makes the bike more stable on descents. And two, flat bars are designed to be cut to the proper length. if you felt like those bars were took wide, cut a centimeter off each end and try again. Note that wider bars are more stable, so there is an art to bike fitting.

as a mountain biker that loves metal fabrication this is heaven

@drumandbassking12345

4 жыл бұрын

And a bit of drum and bass in the video too! Is this heaven?

You should watch pithy bikes. He’s one of those methodical, calm and almost asmr kind of channels. Basically does what you are starting on with this build.

4:08 full appreciation for syncing the hammer blows with the music. Highly satisfied

After 20 episodes Alec: hey guys, we're selling Mountain Bikes now! Check them out in the shop!

@superbecx

4 жыл бұрын

Not with those welds...

@skipsadventures5900

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea can't wait to see this build

@holdenbostocky1998

4 жыл бұрын

Call now and get for $4999

@Romezview

4 жыл бұрын

The reason most bikers mix mountain biking and road is because it is more of an upper body workout. you need the wider bars for more technical trails to stay on the single track and maintain a solid turn...from my understanding. hopefully your friends are helping you with all the tips to making a great bike.

@heyimamaker

4 жыл бұрын

Ritchy bikes is going to have something to say about *Steele is Real*

I’ve been waiting for this for a while, it’s kind of funny because I used to be super into blacksmithing but now I race cross country mtbs and I love it. Keep up the great content

@isaactrockman4417

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Hi Alec. Don't forget, when you weld those tubes, to make a little drill on those one that are closed, because the gases inside the tube may ruin the welding by blowing the molten metal when you are making the welding.

Loved that I could still hear the metalworking over the music, which was fun too.

My first thought when I saw the video come up was, "I wondered how long it would take." Firstly, I would definitely recommend getting a bike fit if you haven't already, because it would be a shame to build this bike and then not enjoy riding it because it has too much reach or something. In terms of handlebars and fit, swept-back bars could be more comfortable (Although everyone is different), as they won't force your wrists outwards like a straight bar would. Also, grips are a nice cheap way to experiment with what is comfortable. There are so many different types that the only way to know is to try them. I recommend seeing your local bike shop as they might let you try some before you buy them.

In the words of old AVE: A grindweel and paint, makes you the welder you ain´t.

@Yonatan24

4 жыл бұрын

Well, bikes are definitely an exception.

@Smashachu

4 жыл бұрын

@@Yonatan24 Disagreed, so long as he's not blowing holes through the steel i think that even the shittiest weld with tons of porosity would work just fine, it's very thin walled material so penetration is not really a huge concern. He would also save himself a ton of grief learning tig if he just used a mig.

@Yonatan24

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smashachu I have a feeling Alec doesn't plan on using it for occasional, casual, riding. Bad idea.

@JuanJuan-ux6lg

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smashachu i think welds need to be good on a bike. if it is being used for proper mountain biking and downhilling, not only does the bike take a lot of stress, if it goes wrong, it could potentially kill the rider.

@RadDadisRad

4 жыл бұрын

If you use a grinder you’re a grinder not a welder

I haven't wat hex you much lately. Looks like you got some new stuff. Good to see you doing well. I am a 42yearold black woman in Denver and you inspire me.

my late uncle loved to build steel bikes, and made me my first mountain bike with gears on it. Its realy cool to watch a creator I love build something so close to home.

When i saw the title i instantly imagined Alec forging a huge bar of steel to make the frame

@Yamasama89

4 жыл бұрын

Was kinda hoping for a fully Damascus bike

@Ravenmadlunatic

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao that would be insane

@kaceesavage

4 жыл бұрын

There has got to be some Damascus on there some where right? Maybe some brake levers or something.

@ariadnalucila

4 жыл бұрын

Same

“From what I understand steel is real.” Oh, I just thought they were hallucinations. My bad.

@kylerickert1654

4 жыл бұрын

I work at a bike shop and it’s definitely a cult following. Everyone that comes in with a steel bike is all about only ever riding steel bikes. There’s something about it that just makes them nice

@scottdouglas2490

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@SteveGilbertson

4 жыл бұрын

Best part of the vid! He's clearly done his research haha, it is a cult indeed 😁

@halbritt

4 жыл бұрын

Steel is most definitely real. Fabrication and ease of repair is superior to any other material. More compliant than aluminum and fewer dentists than titanium. The only thing that's really superior is carbon fiber and well, you have to build tooling for that, which means you should probably make a few thousand of whatever you were considering making. So, yeah, great for custom bikes.

@gerardvila4685

4 жыл бұрын

@@halbritt Fewer dentists?

I was sure he was going to say ''come along for the ride" In his intro

The pounding going along with the beat of the music was so satisfying 👏🏼

I can not say it enough! CLEAN TUNGSTEN. DO NOT WELD WITH A FOULED TUNGSTEN!!!! I can see from your arc color at a glance that you were using a fouled tungsten more often than a clean one. Pro tip: if you are having difficulty grind multiple tungstens and keep them by you.

@lapislignum

4 жыл бұрын

also sharpen both ends so you have two points for the price of one, and be twice as careful with them. Also try TIG brazing with bronze or whatever because it looks cool.

@barnzYT

4 жыл бұрын

@@lapislignum I always sharpen both sides that way I can just flip it round if I ever foul it

@lucascarter1641

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! This can not be stressed enough! I would also convert that torch over to a stubby gas lense with about a #8 cup. Will help tremendously with shielding and be much more maneuverable.

@mikehenthorn79

4 жыл бұрын

I would also add get a Furic glass lense.

@lapislignum

4 жыл бұрын

@@barnzYT I don't always TIG weld, but when I do I mess up my tungsten frequently, the "have a bunch of sharp ones ready and sharpen both ends" helped me out a lot. Also a drill and belt grinder/bench grinder/angle grinder makes short work of making your collection of contaminated messed up electrodes sharp and clean again.

i feel a lot of "parts" coming our way

Love the timing between the music and the pounding of the hammer!!!

Alec is at his best, when he is working his way through something new....just the best! Makes us humans feel like we can give it a go, know matter what you want to try.

@AlecSteele

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying it! Very grateful!

Me: watches video Alec: "Time to put together some shopping carts" **online shopping montage** Me: ok, I was seriously expecting some welding together of a shopping cart...

@wjspade

4 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it.

Alec you should have found a way to collaborate with Seth and his youtube channel Seth's Bike Hacks! I love both his and your channel, keep it up and stay safe

@DK-Design

4 жыл бұрын

Or Pithy Bikes...

My compliments to your man that does the editing ,the choice of music& matching it to the hammer blow is impressive

I'm a bike mechanic in the English lakes. The lads and I in the workshop have been following your channel for sometime. Couldn't be more excited for this project! My 2cents: - Longer top tube and shorter stem makes all the difference but that's personal preferende. - Threaded bottom bracket is king(BSA or T47 standard) - Don't forget drain holes - Steel is infact real.

The Colin Furze collab that never happened.

@hawkeye1939

4 жыл бұрын

That's going to be after it's made Furze will chuck a jet engine on it 🤣

@mysa39

4 жыл бұрын

Furze will stick a motor and a flame thrower on it... Keep it simple and ask Colin to pimp the shark hammer...

@theowainwright7406

4 жыл бұрын

Scot Graham imagine alec using a pulse jet to heat his steel

@barrybigballs6339

4 жыл бұрын

theo wainwright pulse jet furnace, now that's an idea that's needs to mentioned to the Furze. Love it.

Your editor is amazing. The power hammer/ jazz combo made me laugh out loud.

To Alec's Video Team: You always do a sterling job editing. I'm always impressed with how well you sync the music with the action.

That might be the most diverse and random video of all time. I love it!

Welcome everyone to the episode 130 of the mountain bike, today we are gonna make forged pedals

ive been mountain biking for a few years and from what i can tell, make sure you have the correct reach, head angle, seat tube angle and chain stay length and i think you will be all right. it looks like everything you've made is pretty progressive and good. cant wait to see what it looks like

@jamsand3

4 жыл бұрын

Surprised this wasn't higher. Geometry of a mtb is so much more important than on a road bike. Never even told us his head angle! How am I supposed to moan about the old school steep angles being better!?

@saywhaatnow

4 жыл бұрын

This. Is. VITAL! Alec we need all of the Geometry details!!! And how much travel is the fork!?

Jamie Popple is a wizard! The editing for the forging of the drift was great! 👍

Hi Alec, as I am a MTB'er too I am excited for this build. The wide handlebars are typically good in MTB'ing because they ensure a good attack position when tackling more rough terrain. With wider bars your elbows and arms are more in a 90° bend witch is good because you want your arms and legs to work as "suspension". Wider bars makes the bike feel more stable and planted it gives you more confidence in the descents. Narrow bars, however, will feel more nimble. Cross-country Bikes tend to have a long stem (70mm-100mm) and narrow bars (600mm - 740mm) this is good for climbing and it opens up your chest for better breathing. If you tend to go more towards downhill it is better to take a short stem (30mm-50mm) and wide bars (760-810mm). You can test the best width of bars for you by going in a pushup position and measure the distance between your hands. The pushup position simulates the best position in which your arms can best absorb the uneven terrain.

@5:28 "..... isn't steel really heavy?" "From what I understand, Steel is real..." I thought steel was a myth!?

@jamesaustgen7532

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's a myth, but there's a riddle about it.

@Driftkart

4 жыл бұрын

Steel is the best material for bikes, apart from ti :)

@TheGotoGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, steel rocks, and is certainly the best material for making a first frame. Ti is cool, though, but I’ve seen a lot of cracked Ti frames over the years.

@iamsquidward9505

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s cool

@HamzaFaruqui

4 жыл бұрын

That's a little saying among mountain bikers who prefer steel over carbon and alu

I weld for a living and you're definitely on the right track. Outstanding progress from day 1 to day 2. Remember your TIG welding skills deteriorate over time so keep welding often to maintain your skill.

I love to see you guys tackling new projects!

This and your last video with bike segments has gotten me excited. I used to ride a road and mountain bike a lot, but stopped when we had Kids. You are motivating me to dust them off and get back into shape! Thanks Alec.

Something to bare in mind - When you said hands and wrists are getting quite tired, it may be because you aren't that used to riding hard-tail/off road (i assume) you are over gripping the bars rather than the size of the handlebars ect. New experience + New sensations = staying tense sort of thing. I'm working off when i take motorbikes out i'm not that used to or haven't ridden before i tend to find i'm white knuckling the grips - So could be something similar? id say take a bike out for another rip and if/when your hands start to ache and get tired just think about your grip and see if your sub consciously squeezing the grips. It may not be this at all but best finding out rather than make a change to your bike for the wrong reason, if that makes sense? Anyway! Hope you and the family are keeping well in these crazy times.

@jamescanjuggle

4 жыл бұрын

Just learned that lesson yesterday with a 100km off-road. I've now got callus in places I never knew I could before😂

its normal for your hands/arms to be tired when your starting out, especially coming from road/gravel biking, as mountain biking is a lot more demanding on the upper body.

Dang. Just picked up mountain biking and now one of my favorite youtubers begins to build one. Crazy

I don't comment very often, but I have to say Jamie really outdid himself with the sound/video work during the drift forging sequence. Outstanding.

Bruh the hammer matching the music tho lmao epic stuff

Steele ordering steel. Coming soon to the store, Alex's practice weld pieces.

i love that you just keep on pushing your own skills and trying new things. always inspiring

Been waiting on this since the live stream 👍🏻 I’m really glad that we all were able to give you the confidence that it would be a fun idea!

Dude, the turkey was funny as hell.

seeing Alecs first welds on thin tube reminded me of when i first started out. It takes a lot of time and practice to get those good quality production level beads for quality product. Best advice i have is take a weld, and look over your mistakes for each one and approach it again with those mistakes in mind better practice makes for quicker learning.

The music editing at around 4 minutes was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Well done!

Oh I'm exited for this! I'm a mountain biker and I'm so happy your doing this!

Alec- First a word from our sponsor... Me- ok better not be raid.... Alec-.... Square space... Me- oh thank you alec

Alec mountain biking is probably my favorite thing to do. I would say I am pretty good. Ur videos are awesome. And tactic Montana is the best

Alec doing bike videos... thats so cool!

I saw the title, knew this would relate to lots of welding, saw Part 1, sat back and knew this will be a learning curve. It’s gonna be a long ride, boys. Grab the Popcorn

Alec once he gets a taste of the mountain biking life: “for our next series I build a full suspension downhill monster”

@ellobow

4 жыл бұрын

Alec: For my next project I'll forge a complete downhill trail!

@nathan87

4 жыл бұрын

*cough* colin furze collab time kthx

@twostroke350

4 жыл бұрын

One like Allen Millyards trellis frame, single side swingarm downhill racer with fully enclosed drivetrain that he built in a shed.

I’ll be plugged into this series. Totally different from your normal fair, but something I’ve always wanted to do.

I’ve always dreamed to build a bike, so stocked to follow your journey building yourself!! Can’t wait to see the next episodes! Oh and this single track!! 😍😍 I’ll move to Montana!!

Yessssss!!!!!! We need more ASAP!!!

Alec: "Anyone need grips???" Me needing grips: Oh yeah, it's all coming together....

@hashtagnofilterfilter

4 жыл бұрын

😂 it's a very funny dialogue for me because grips in german means brains 😂

I am sorry for the ghastly stuff on my face...I promise I won't do it again

@andrewjblackstone

4 жыл бұрын

This is your moment to test that Damascus straight razor you made... Seems like ages ago! Honestly just go with whatever Mrs. Steele likes. Happy wife...

@McGowanForge

4 жыл бұрын

You look fine man, actually makes you look more professional in a way

@ATX_Engineer

4 жыл бұрын

Only if this is intended on being a downhill racer, otherwise this is UNACCEPTABLE!!!

@ATX_Engineer

4 жыл бұрын

Also, play some fair use Widespread Panic shows please

@ShironAdam

4 жыл бұрын

Chromoly seems like over kill

I am so stoked for this, I have followed the channel for yearrs and I’m a die hard cyclist so having this merge into the channel is awesome!

Keep the extra grips a mountain biker can never have to many grips

@xxpitchkingxx5372

4 жыл бұрын

Also use gas or acetone when putting on your grips! Drop some inside them the drain quickly and slip those babys on! Guaranteed not to slip off or twist! Years of Down Hill racing will teach you about grips!

@BenMorganMTB

4 жыл бұрын

Get rev grips then you will not have to struggle getting them on

@matejmanceta1794

4 жыл бұрын

deception music lesons or any lock on grips...

@eamonlee159

4 жыл бұрын

X xPitchKingx X that’s for bmx grips

Everyone else during lockdown: I'll build a kitty hole in my door I guess..? Alec: Imma make a whole mountain bike...

This is probably going to be my favorite series he's ever done

I’m very excited for this series

The power hammer lining up with the music was great.

5:26 "from what I understand steel is real" Thanks Alec appreciate the info. Someomeone else also commented this before me. So..... Sorry.

4130 Steel? Is there no damascus round section available?

@TheFroztv

4 жыл бұрын

He should make damascus spacers

@AnttiBrax

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFroztv Damascus dropouts and chainstay yoke. They're basically flat stock.

welcome to the bike club. I made a gravel bike a couple of years ago using brass fillet brazing. I love that bike its probably my all time favorite.

I love the fact that i always get happy watching your videos because you are always extremely excited to bring new content... thank you so much for being such a happy person that i get happy too btw. sorry for any mistakes in my English, im from Germany ^^

@AlecSteele

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😁😁😁

This is freaking awesome, as a mountainbiker I can’t do more that to get exited about this projet, so good luck dude. (The only little thing I can come to mind is that yo may want to keep the handlebar as wide as possible so you don’t lose precision while driving)

This will be interesting

@edgerat

4 жыл бұрын

same...

Excited for this build. It's true, there is a weight penalty for steel, but components actually make up the majority of the bike's weight. People also make too much of bike weight. Get nice rims and ride whatever frame material gives you the ride you want.

Alec will soon be the only channel that I need to watch, he cooks, he paints, he forges, now he builds bikes, he only needs to make combat robots and race cars and it's done. Alec is the perfect channel

Pssst ... pssst... you know who's good at tig welding ... This old tony is good at tig welding ☝️

@ernstswarts3436

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, yes, yes.

@acproductions6551

4 жыл бұрын

*cough cough GET HIRED cough

@skylerlehmkuhl135

4 жыл бұрын

and likes working on bikes...not usually this kind though.

@anthonyaldridge9208

4 жыл бұрын

Yes get in touch with him love his channel he's bound to have great tips think he uses a foot paddle for the amperage adjustment could be useful

Jamie, you nailed the edit again. Loved it.

Excited for this series! I realize the footage might already be in the can and the bike is built, but Jody did a couple of videos welding up a frame. Might be worth checking out.

Excited for this series, keeping me entertained during lockdown!