once i laid eyes on your creation bliss inducing waves that i world be able to ride for all eternity rose just over the horizon

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

This is a feeling we all need riding at the end of a long day with that last climb coming into view!

i bow before your eternal greatness bliss inducing nirvana has taken hold

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

I am merely mortal but I am trying to make some nice content, here. Namaste!

Just beautiful. I have a Sam as well, but this is just special.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Edwin! Enjoy your Sam

Thanks you for this wonderful soothing bike video. I love the crickets and your attention to detail. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul!

That was just lovely to watch. And a gorgeous end product. Editing on point!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind note and I'm glad you enjoyed watchin'. Thanks!

a seminal work of incredible significance and will increase in value over TIME GOAT

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Cheers to you for your kindness!

Dude! This is like a Riv Zen Meditation 🙂. Love it! Oh, and beautiful bike.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Some people have said ASMR, but I like RZM ☺️ Thanks for watching!

Beautiful bike and video¡ Makes me appreciate my Sam that much more. And props on the haircut too...

The most enjoyable KZread video in a long time! Beautiful build.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Dang, thanks Dave!

Bing did awesome work. Wish he was still in Richmond.

@ericmarth

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, no kidding!

Nicely understated video, thank you 😊

Enjoyed the show. Thanks for the upload and enjoy your rides on a beautiful rig!

Sweet build! Great choice on components and everything aesthetically fits.

Love your chill videos. Thank you.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch, Greg, I'm glad you enjoyed.

Nicely done!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Russ!

Beautiful work ! Love this video !

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Yansen!

Beautiful bike and video. Thanks for sharing!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great project! Thank you!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! It's been a nice ride B)

Beautiful build

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by!

This is such a beautiful bike! Love it!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, Douglas!

Awesome job. Very nice video.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Nick!

I really enjoyed watching you build this bike!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind note!

Beautiful build! The paint job is impeccable!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

This is really great! Thank you very much for sharing. You have a lovely shop setup. I enjoyed the stop frame parts coming out of the boxes. Very clear, informative video and voice over. : ) Enjoy!

I thoroughly enjoyed the build. Your narration was so peaceful. Thank you

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much!

Beautiful build and such a calm, relaxing recording - thoroughly enjoyed it. A fun fact: I believe the Crane bell is pronounced ee-neh (as opposed to ee-nee as you said). In Japanese "ee-neh" is like saying "that's nice" or "isn't it nice?"

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julian, I didn't realize! I will start saying "ee-neh" ;)

so good Eric! Your monologue was just so good as well! Make more!

Beautiful bike and beautifully made video

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you!

Great video, I would love to see more of the shop at some point! Keep up the good work!

Very calming. The bike turned out fantastic too.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

It's been a fun ride. Thanks!

Great ASMR video. Love the bike.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What a beautiful video. Thank you so much. It is absolutely inspirational. Now off to do my own build!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Enjoy your build and the promised rides B)

The whole vibe here is beautiful.

@ericmarth

7 ай бұрын

Many thanks to you!

I really like your videos. They’re so relaxing and aesthetically pleasing. Just makes me happy.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad to hear it, thanks for saying so.

love your channel man. can't wait for more vids

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

Subscribed! Beautifully done! More adventures on this lovely machine please!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

More to come and thanks for subscribing :)

10/10 video bud! - Love the look of your place and your taste in bikes! Hope for more of your content in the future!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Oliver! Thanks, that's real nice of you to say. I've got more videos planned.

You're like the Bob Ross of bike repair

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly kind, thank you Antoine :)

This video is fantastic. LOVE the build, the bike, the narration, etc... I'm insanely jealous of your workspace, too.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you to say, Ben. Thank you!

Beautiful bike. nice job. You have an enviable shop and home as well. Living the dream!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! Cheers

Such a beautiful bike after your fantastic restoration! Well made and super inspirational video! Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Sweden

@ericmarth

8 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Beautiful countryside.

Fantastic build! Keep up the great content :)

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Wubbiner! I'm churning... slowly

Bloody wonderful !

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

THANK you!

A work of art. My heart aches for this bike.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Twyla :)

YOU ARE AN ARTIST !

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Top class build. Ditto for video production. Very classy comment section so all my questions were answered earlier in the comments thread.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Philip! The comments have been quite surprising, glad they had you covered.

Super Duper, cheers from Paris !

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Merci!

Beautyful biuld and bike

A nice vibe.

you have great taste in bikes and you're very skillful in building them, great camera work too. hello from Ireland.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, malachy! I really appreciate the nice words

COOL brake toe-in hack using a rubber band around the leading edge of the pad. The brake levers are very nice. Likewise with the twine binder on the bartape. Magnifique!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks a bunch!

Thank you for this video! I love my Homer that I bought during Pandemic Summer 2020!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

All right! Homers are so rad, congrats :)

great watch, real cozy man. I always dug the black Hillbornes too, hopefully some day I'll have one.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks a lot! Take care.

Nice bike 😉👍🌻

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by :)

I keep coming back and watching this masterpiece of restoration as I am working on getting me a A. Homer Nilsen 58 cm frame after measuring my PBH at 90cm..this is just great...you didi a great job with the filming and editing and the music is wonderful. I am certain I will be back to watch this video again, it is so relaxing. Cheers.

@ericmarth

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Enjoy your Homer build!

Beautiful!!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Frank :)

She's a beauty!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

The nicest seatpost ever!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the flutes stay outside the seat tube. I've heard flutes on seatposts like this referred to as "raincatchers"!

Can't say anything negative about that build! Looks like a nice bike.

Lovely just lovely

Wonderful video and great bike! Finding a Riv on craigslist is such a score! Love to see you compare the bikes you have sometime.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jon! A few months ago I thought I didn't know enough to compare the bikes but I'm getting a better feel. Maybe someday, thanks for the request.

Bravo bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 video, music ,location, bicycle end only frame the is video its amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻ciao da Milano italy 👋🏻👋🏻

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Antonio! Grazie mille! Thanks for watching :)

Bravo. This is beautiful work. The video and the bike are one. Love how this is the opposite of most bike videos. Your voice and narration are so welcoming...and oh the crickets! By the way, the bike is stunning. I mean shellacing the bar tape! Anyway...I am planning on buying a Riv. Most likely a Roadini. Been in touch with them to get the frame as soon as available. Your work here is inspiring me. Thank you for this. Cheers.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

This is all quite nice of you to share, thanks. And enjoy your next bike!

@DirectorLJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth cheers. I may have questions for you if that's ok! Ironically, I run a bike shop, but we don't sell hardly anything we would use for such a bike, ha! I'll be hitting up my suppliers while feeling like a newbie. Enjoy the ride. Would love to see further videos from you! Cheers

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

@@DirectorLJ Please let me know if you have questions, I'll do my best to help. And I'm planning some more videos, hoping to have something to share before too long.

She's a beauty. Love the bars and saddle. Hate the pedals lol but it's your bike and I'm still very jealous

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Um, so sorry about the pedals. These are based on the classic Suntour bmx pedals from the mid-80s. Is there a pedal you think would look better?

@spacejamgoliath

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth I don't have a specific pedal in mind. The bear traps just seem a little garish while the bike appears elegant. Hate is strong word lol but hyperbole is fun

Very cool!

this is my comfort video

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

That is very nice of you to say, thank you!

A nice summer storm rolled in.

Chill video dude

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Vipe. Peace!

On most spindle type BB’s you can use the crank bolt to hold the removal tool on, provided you can rig up some various washers to space it out correctly.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. I got a bottom bracket socket holder made by Pedro's after the video.

You got lucky with that final train shot, huh? Very nice!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

I really did. Thanks, Rick!

This is the bike you end up with if you have plenty of time. plenty of money but no imagination.

Really hoping I can snag an Atlantis when they come in. Nice build!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Oooooh, that would be sweet! I wish I was tall enough to get one of the rainbow double tube sizes 😭

@daddy-jake

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth My 92pbh puts me in the double top tube range. 🙌🤤

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

@@daddy-jake Oh that's a PBH that dreams are made of. I think Atlantis frames are due sometime in early 2022.

When you was trying to remove the old bottom bracket I was thinking to myself, clamp the BB in a vise and turn the entire frame. I seen it done that way and it seems to be pretty easy. I bet you felt like a million bucks riding that bike, it sure looked like it. 👍👍

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! I think the bottom bracket tool and vise combination but didn't get video footage. Great suggestion!

Great bike, great build and well presented, thank you! A small sidenote from an old german bike enthusiast: I allways rub new innertubes and inside tires with talcum powder. It’s the perfect care for rubber to stay flexible and „fresh“ for years and years. It’s the same „white stuff“ you notice on nearly every new innertube, talkum. And stubborn new rubber grips slide easy on and off with poring some rubbingalcohol or windex between handlebar and grips. Enjoy your ride!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I usually rub my tubes down with some fine dirt from the yard, I don't always show it in the videos. And sometimes I forget! I'll try the rubbing alcohol trick. Someone even said to try T9 Boeshield chain lube!

@waldorfvonmuppet7399

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth ya, give it a try, it works fine. A wooden stick (from BBQ is perfekt and doesnt scratch) between bar and grip and the alcohol does the rest. And to install new grips shake some alcohol in the grip and put it on. In Short time the Fluid is gone and everything is fine. No struggl anymore, 🍻

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

@@waldorfvonmuppet7399 Excellent, thanks again

Nice!

Legit build

That was a great watch! And you surprised me with your selection of music to close out the video. Clearly your sense of aesthetics is not limited to bikes.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!

i tap my bars with a spoon in my left coat pocket instead of a using a bell

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Damn, that is next level, I love it!

Fantastic, may we have another please?

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

No builds in progress at the moment, some day!

1983 O's! Sorry, couldn't help but notice the banner on your fridge. Nice build by the way.

@ericmarth

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I love that banner.

You've got good taste in bikes bro. They should bring back that black paint!! I have a Trek 750 MultiTrack from 1994 I bought on Craigslist, excellent condition. It's like a Roadeo or Homer, I'm guessing. Steel is the way to go. Thx for the content. I want to take a trip to Walnut Creek soon and ride all the bikes for a couple of days, I can't buy blind for $3500 new.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scotty! Your MultiTrack sounds sweet, how do you have it set up as far as bars and tires? Having a chance to try out some of the bikes first is definitely the way to go if you can!

@scottyh1509

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth Hi Eric, bikes are so subjective, but I will say this. I think the Trek Multi Track 750 is still a gem in the used bike market. Trek is my favorite old-school bike brand, and they outfitted the 750 with very solid components, not the best but still damn good. The MultiTrack line was one of the first "hybrid" or "gravel bikes". Adjusted for inflation in the 1990's the bike would cost between $1200-1400 today, so it was an expensive bike-shop bike then and most owners took very good care of them which is why they can still be a good value today. I bought mine last year from the original owner, and he replaced the grip-shifters and handlebar and put on Oury grips when he took delivery in 1994 or 1995. The handlebars are like the Nitto Wavie that Riv sells. I dont think the bike was ever ridden, but it was well-stored and maintained. The tires I've used so far have been Continental Ride Tours (cheap tire, but so far so good) and Soma Shikoros which I bought from Rivendell. I'm not a bike expert or connoisseur, but riding this 750 has been a great experience. It was the first bike I road with 700 wheels. Its the most expensive bike I've ever ridden (in 90's dollars), best quality frame and components. It's fast as hell, it feels so solid. If you see one for sale in your area you might want to check it out, it should be lighter than the Hillborne & Appaloosa. And it will fit a 45 tire. I think their values will continue to rise as well. (I paid $600 for mine in NYC during the bike-craze-shortage in 2021, you can get them for less though. The owner was 3 subway stops away from me so I could not pass it up.) Is it realistic to hope to find a 30 year old bike in good condition that fits you? Maybe not. Rivendell is kind of a custom bike shop, I think they're still worth the money.

I'm going to remember the split ring pliers next time. If I can remember where I left them🤔 I'm not as organized as you, lol

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

They're definitely handy, I got the tip from Russ at Path Less Pedaled, who got it from RJ the Bike Guy. And cheaper than the official handlebar tool from Nitto.

Very well done! The video and bike, both. Appreciate the chill, low key approach. Think maybe bikes can reflect their owners' personality? Wishing you many happy miles at 'PartyPace' hah

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cameron

Let's Go O's!

wheres the updates dude, great editing man,

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Keith. I have a video pending

Please make more videos 😁

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to, thanks Anna

Hows it going Mr Eric Marth cool epi!

@ericmarth

4 ай бұрын

Doin' swell, thank you!

What a beautiful build! How was the bottom bracket removed? Was the bent seat tube fixed before paint? Great to watch this , I subscribed and look forward to more of your videos!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Great questions and two I should have answered in the vid. Rob Gassie of Bing Bicycle, who repainted the frame, got the bb removed. I think he said he put it in one of his frame-building jigs or clamps. The very tip of the seat tube lug was bent, Rob fixed that as well.

This is so good...great video and great build...I was wondering what is the reason for putting a little dirt on the inner tube during installation. Cheers and got yourself a subscriber.

@ericmarth

7 ай бұрын

Many thanks! I put a little dirt or chalk on the tubes to keep them from welding to the tire casing.

@canica99

7 ай бұрын

@@ericmarth thank you for the response and this is genius...I will start utilizing this method on my future tire assemblies. Cheers.

Great build and video! Can you tell me what you used as a base for your stand? Also, I love how your riding clips are locked down instead of the usual GoPro on the ride type footage. If I ever get back into bike videos I think that's the route I'm going to take also. Gorgeous

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rick! I might make a video about building a repair stand like mine. The base of the stand is two pieces of 3/4 plywood glued together. I always add a counterweight, usually a big walnut stump or a combo of a bucket of hammers (not kidding) and a 20lb dumbbell. I believe the steel plates that are available from Park are around 70lbs!

@TheRickurb

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth cool. You definitely got me thinking

Very nicely done on both the build & the video, may I ask what were the new pedals you put on?

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The pedals are MKS XC-III "bear trap" pedals. Ocean Air Cycles, Blue Lug and Crust sell them. Probably a few other places, too! Riv has had them in the past.

This is on the verge of ASMR it's so pleasing. Beautiful build. I've just finished my own, but feel like a lugged seat post would be a finishing touch. Did you find a 26.8 one? Or does your year of Hillborne take a 27.2mm?

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Pete! This bike takes a 27.2, it's before they went to 26.8. As far as I know the Nitto lugged steel stem only comes in 27.2.

@PeteChurchill

2 жыл бұрын

Damn. Thought that might be the case. Will have to work out what year mine is and see if it's early enough for a 27.2. Thanks anyway!

@chrislang7146

2 жыл бұрын

@@PeteChurchill mine is a 2009 with a 27.2 post and canti lever frame

Love your videos- please do more! Question: at 6:46 you’re installing brake pads and have a rubber band on the back half of the pad. Is that for setting proper towe in? Thanks!

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dean! Yes, the rubber band is to create some toe.

@90041hood

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth cool trick - thanks!

👍😀

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

✨😎

Removing cotton handlebar tape that has been shellacked is an extra charge.

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Oh hell yes it is

Very well done. Great all rounder. Especially like the Tuxedo color combo; classy. Nice score on yours and an excellent build. What is your opinion of the Herse Tires now that you have some miles on the bike? I have a Rivendell Hunqapillar and my wife has a Cheviot. Great bikes and company. I have wanted a Hillborne for some time, maybe next year. Thanks for the video.. from So Oregon.

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, thanks for writing and I'm glad you enjoyed the video and build. I do like the Herse tires, comfortable, nice traction. And I appreciate the way they look. I run them around 37psi with tubes. I've had two flats over the past year but both followed crashes. I'd love to ride a Hunqapillar sometime, that's very sought-after frame these days!

@jeffhildreth9244

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmarth Hi Eric, I am on the Rene Herse news letter list and frequently get updates about their tires. Their tire accomplishments with long distant riders is impressive. Currently I am using Schwalbe.. I am looking for toughness and grip in a tire as I mostly "explore" which takes me to all kinds of terrain. So Oregon (I am in Jacksonville) has every, and any, kind of road and climate. My Hunqapillar is a 2011 , I believe that is when I got it. It is the original elephant grey and kidney bean red single top tube.. with 700C wheels. .. dirt drop stem with Nitto Noodle bars and of course a Brooks saddle. It still looks like a new bike. My PBH is the same as Grant Petersen's so it makes ordering easy. The SAM may be next. Can't have to many bikes. Crashes, ah yes, crashes. Two kinds of riders.. those who have been down, those who are going down. I've been down so hopefully my future is clear. Looking forward to more of your videos.. Liked and subscribed. Keep the rubber side down. From Southern Oregon AKA The State of Jefferson PS Some of my other bikes are 1981 Miyata Aero Pro much modified...Bought new.. it is my "crash test" bike, hence the occasional remodels . 1983 SOMEC.. somewhat rare.. pearl white over chrome, blue pinstriping, pantographed. All Campy Now putting it back to EROICA specs. 1992 GIANT CFM III their first intro of a Carbon Framed Mt Bike with alloy lugs. Bought new Mint. 1992 Specialized Epic Alley,, also a first in Carbon. I am gifting this to my grandson...too techno for my taste. Another near mint bike with a bit of history. These two bikes are unique so I kept them but they both cured me of Carbon . I much prefer Steel.

Did you use elastic bands around the brake pads to help toe the cantis properly?? Genius if so, I'd never considered such a simple hack!

@ericmarth

Жыл бұрын

Yep, just something I picked up from the Calvin Jones / Park Tool vids, I think.

Beautiful! Will Halftone ever return? :))

@ericmarth

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Julien. No plans to resurrect the podcast, it ate me alive! But thanks for listening :)

Pretty, classy bike, I'll give you that. I have one of those lame Nitto alu stems. Truly a POS, because they corrode and look like hell in short order. There's a black ring everytime you adjust the height. The HB one bolt mount sucks too. Having the same bare alu for the seat post is even worse. WTF, at least have anodizing. One bolt is also soooo dumb. If you need a gooseneck setback, your frame is too small. Actually, I think it IS too small for you. The jacked up stem looks like what's common on a Surly LHT POS. LOL. I do love IGH roadsters. These Rivendell bikes look lost without a XL SA front DRUM brake. IMO. Sturmey Archer hubs really put all else to shame for efficiency. I've never used bar tape in my whole life. I love swept comfort bars, now on all 3 of my bikes with the plastic nubbed grips from 1973. I just bought a simiar Simcoe roadster bike. Then I changed half the stuff, including making a metal mart parts steel stem, and getting them nickel plated. Not so pretty, but strong and durable as hell. The roller brakes suck compared to SA drums for sure.