So cool. I remember when I was a kid, Henry the junk man used to save old bikes like that for us. We used to build wild chopper bikes with extended forks, big/little tires and wild homemade sissy bars.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome awesome awesomeness 🙌

@BPlus-oz7cm

3 жыл бұрын

Junkman Henry and the Land of Misfit Bikes!!!

@realSTYLISHx

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any pictures or are they all memories ?

@gregkellow4723

3 жыл бұрын

@@realSTYLISHx Sorry, just 40 year old memories. Cameras were a luxury we didn't have then. But they were quite unique, bordering on ridiculous. Also very unsafe by any standards!

@realSTYLISHx

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregkellow4723 it sounds fun and interesting, I can only imagine some of the frankensteins you were creating

Never thought the Judy fork or 2.4 tires would fit, now I’m starting to wonder if they would fit my old Rollfast waiting to be turned into a klunker. Awesome build, glad you kept the patina, it looks great.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

They “fit” but it’s a bit ridiculous. The cruiser bike wheels had to be “precision” trued to make it work and the rear tire had to be deflated slightly to get it on. 😁

@justinkyle5025

3 жыл бұрын

I put some 2.35 wtb trail boss tires on a late 90s schwinn frame, had to deflate the tires to mount them, about 1 blonde cunt hair away from rubbing the frame 😂

I have this kind of bike in my 4th grade, I begged my aunt to give me the bike rusting in her garage, I painted it blue and put motorcycle stickers to make it look cool, BMX kids dont want me to join their group cause my bike is not BMX and ugly, but I have lots of good memories with that clunker.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🙌

Yeah, this build ticked all my boxes! Modern fork and handlebar, modern BB and crank and that really cool retro frame! Love it!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend

Even the sounds that come out of the parts while the work is being done are beautiful. Great job!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Definitely hit that frame with some clear coat to preserve that patina. This is straight up bad ass lol 😂

Nice! My first mtb was a schwinn sierra (1983). It had steel bull moose bars (switched to a single stem). Converted to 1x5 & rode it for 15 yrs - loved it

I think this build is great. Really gave me much to think about in how I go about my builds. I never imagined that a 1" head tube could be reamed out to accept a 1 1/8" headset. I love the blend of old and modern. I think this can be properly be called a restomod. I would love to see more builds from the post war - pre 1970's era. Thanks!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim. It’s a fun one. The reaming is a bit sketchy but the tubing was good and thick so I thought it was worth a try. That said, I’m not planning any bid reins on jumps on this thing. 😁

@feltwashers

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. The old cruiser 1" is different than a IOS 1" and it looks like the cup size is only 1.4 mm larger, so for this bike you'd need to remove .7mm off the head tube wall thickness. I'm guessing the starting headtube is pretty chunky, so it is probably not a big deal to ream it this much. That New Departure coaster hub is so rad!

@Aubreykun

3 жыл бұрын

​@@feltwashers I've been planning to bore the cups of a standard 1" headset for 1-1/8" since the math seems like it'd work. Not a lot of room, but a cheap headset is easier to replace than a head tube

@claas5170

2 жыл бұрын

I am completely impressed by this move! Since I am confronted with a similiar compatibility problem, may I ask what tool you used to widen the diameter? If it's not a fortune, I am willing to spend the money.

@larkinkelly3754

9 ай бұрын

Mine bikes sells a 1-1/8” headset turned down to fit a 1” head tube no reaming necessary since that’s a one trick pony tool

This build is sick! Two things I really loved about it, one is using older faded "modern" components where you could, and the other is retaining the coaster brake! Skid like a kid!!!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Totally 🙌

Hey! We used to ride those things UPHILL too, back in the 50s. Along side railroad tracks, and any river or creek trails we could find. The best hills were on golf courses, because you had a built in jump over sand traps. Lots of memories in this build - but we left the ashtabula cranks, as they were tough as nails.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@philjungels7617

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldshovel I used to have an old LaSalle, actually my first bike. A lot like that old Schwinn, with about a 50 tooth on the crank, and about a 20 on the back. No fenders, and no cover on the steel framed seat. Big paperboy basket on the front. Pedalled papers with it, with a lot of uphill. My legs were strong back then, and it would really go fast on the flat or downhill. You forgot to flip the bars, like a board track racer! LOL

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

The flip bars. Lol 😂 awesome

Yes! Thank you for showing the bottom bracket adapter! I have an old schwinn road bike that is sized for a kid and want to build a mini fixie and now I know how!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

I just watched the Klunkerz documentary last week, then I see you put this up. Perfect timing! And a great looking build.

The Clunker turned out to be a mean looking machine! Nice

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend

That’s cool! Hope you remember to put the coaster brake arm band on though...! 💥

The head angle looks modern actually. I would have put some front brakes on.

@newttella1043

3 жыл бұрын

Front brakes would be a good idea. I don't think those coaster brakes will last one real mtb downhill.

@MannequinOngaku

3 жыл бұрын

@@newttella1043 That rear hub's a coaster? I figured it was just a freehub. Both possibilities scare me haha

@newttella1043

3 жыл бұрын

@@MannequinOngaku Yes, you can tell by that weird metal piece that he's removing at 0:17.

@MrDVCHITTer

3 жыл бұрын

Really! how could that not be addressed the first time , such a simple addition.

@ianRichter21

3 жыл бұрын

But Coaster brakes are so cool and fun. There are some really nice coaster brakes out there. Mone bikes makes a sweet one.

So cool. I think I have a new project to try. Thanks for the inspiration.

so sick! this page is total therapy! thnx so much!!!

The spirit of this build is deep. Thank you for your content.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I'd love to see a video of it out on the trails!! Even just some chill trail would be really cool. I love your videos by the way, super inspiring and fascinating, especially for an aspiring bike mechanic like myself! Keep up the good work.

The shape of that frame is just pure beauty. I dream of a titanium hardtail with those classic lines. Great job!!!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

That would be cool

@aaronbaca7061

3 жыл бұрын

Look up “Monē Bicycles” If you can stomach the cost..... you’ll get a radical, custom built bike

Love this build. I usually go period correct or retro mod but this is such a cool mix of old and not so old. Food for thought for my next build. Keep em coming

OH YEAH, I wanna ride that. An interesting project that highlights the history of MTBing AND allows you to ream a headtube...the week is off to a great start!

That looks a whole load of fun!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on 🙌

@benspeedschannel888

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldshovel love your work dude! Definitely one of my favourite channels ❤️

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend

They are fun, I have built several. First up, a real front brake, you will need it. Lately however I have been tempted by the State Klunker, if only for the adult sized seat post and wheels.....

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Those State Klunkers are on the big size.

Wow! What a cool and beautiful bike you created! Love it!

That looks ridiculous! Way back when they would ride coaster brakes DH lol. That’s why they called the original fire trails “repack mountain” cause every run you’d melt the grease out of the hubs and have to repack em 😂 this is sick and would love to try it, dope build as always

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend 🙌

Wow, this is my favorite build to date. I love the way the bike looks. The simplicity of the coaster brake, no cables, sans front brake just like when I was riding BMX as a kid. The 12 year old in me likes this bike and at 53 I love the bike even more. When I look at it it brings a smile to my face that I can't wipe off. I especially like that you left the original paint, you can't recreate that kind of patina. Perfect. Awesome job.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Lol 😂 12 year old me would also love it and 45 year old me feels the same... and is presently wheezing from riding it, single speed, up and down the hills in my neighborhood. 😁😂

@jerrymumper4510

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldshovel This is an opportunity for you to grow stronger. Keep up the good work. ;)

Awesome introduction. It's great to see your face. Now we all have a better idea who you are. Thank you for that. Looking forward to this one, I've been dreaming about this bike for years.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been dreaming about it too.

My Dad didn't make much money so all my bikes came out of the county dump. My first real bike was a 20" version of that exact frame, complete with a skip chain. My Dad actually took the rear chainring and filed off every other tooth so the wheelset we scavenged would work. Definitely a sweet build, I was thinking that you might just wax the frame to help keep the original paint scheme, but give it a little pop. Oh yeah, maybe a Rohloff 14 spd hub in the future

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

You’re dad sounds awesome. Most of my bikes growing up were also scavenged from the dump.

@johnnydoe66

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldshovel My Dad grew up pretty poor and he was the oldest of 13 children. He has always been a guy who tinkers and builds things from scrap or random leftover parts. He instilled in me that if I am willing to break it, I better learn to fix it. He would do the initial build of my bike, but I had to pay attention because any maintenance after that was all on myself. Keep up the awesome builds....

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Awesome build. I am glad you added the suspension fork. I personally like the stripped down look with the 2.4" tires. This would be a great bike for some of the light trail riding that can be done here in Florida. You've inspired me to start shopping for beach cruisers.

That is a bike to have some fun on, great way to use old parts lying around your garage, given me some inspiration thanks mate

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙌

Once I saw that head tube reamer come out I knew you were serious . Great build !

That is absolutely awesome, and right up my alley

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

My favorite build of yours this far, can’t wait to see the “little more”!

@gregstrabala8607

Жыл бұрын

and I finally picked up a 1960 middleweight frame. Let the build begin!

Love it. I need to hop on this wagon and build myself one

I wasn’t sure about this one, but it’s a work of art. All good art stirs up a commotion. With that SUPER laid back head tube angle, a seat tube angle to match, a short stem, front suspension, and weight, it’s a downhill bomber, for sure. I say it’s just right, but your improvements don’t disappoint. There’s lots you can do to change it, but I’m curious if you’ll change anything that will make it more than what it is right now. Great vid, as always.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend

Definitely needed to see that out on the trail…. Great build.

Huge Inspiration for my Hiawatha Klunker project! The current setup on it is a 1x5, and a rigid fork, I'm def gonna have to really pursue the suspension fork and threadless headset route now! Great Video!!

Very cool. I am watching your videos for learning skills of repairing bikes. Awesome. Cheers and go on.

Wow looks great love your builds

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I really need to find one of these in the UK... desperation has set in now, great work O S... 👍

@mikethebike5014

3 жыл бұрын

The fist thing that came into my head was a Raleigh bomber

This is really cool, I've been wanting to do this to my old firestone bike for some time now.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

It would be so great to see a ride video/review of this out on the trails

Great bike, in the 1980s I used to have a Raleigh chopper and it was a commuter, but also used for off road. The thing that stands out in my mind was the pedal back brake made it difficult to ride off road, it wasn't until the late 80s or 1990 before I started riding a properly built mountain bike. But I wished I could have had a Klunker, the closest bike to it at that time was a Raleigh Bomber.

Awesome build , another work of art sir , keep restoring and pedaling, 👌👌👌

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend

So cool. Totally awesome build. One day I’ll finish mine off but I want all the bits I need first, and there’s a lot of stuff to gather and lots of projects to finish first.

I love it. I have no idea what's going on with that BB setup. Reaming out the headtube to cram a 1 1/8 headset in there is mad scientist-level bikemongering

Another bike saved and a quick turn around, never a better time to recycle a bicycle. Inspiring great work as always, all the best Andy

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy

That thing looks so chill

Love the build. Everyone needs a clunker in their life, especially in the winter!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Totally 🙌

@LeroySains

3 жыл бұрын

I daily a Clunker mate🤣

Another sweet classic bike 👌

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great build love the way it looks , classic way.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Now I wanna try my hand at a Klunker!! Awesome build man! Keep it up!

I have not been here in a while. you have done very well Old Shovel. your mild mannered bike porn is a hit. I am so very proud that this has happened and of you,the creator. your hard work and meticulous attention to detail has in fact paid off. cheers from the east coast of Canada

The rat klunker proyect. So lovely.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice build! I have an early 80s schwinn Klunker.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

I had seen some photos on instagram and I had told you that you were not "cagon". Finally someone follows my advice 🤣 Thanks for this video!!! Congratulations for the amazing job

Not only are your videos fantastic inspiration but also it is really great to see things like that bb adapter, which I didn't know existed, something I can now consider in personal projects as a solution. Thank you and keep up the great Chanel 👍

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Sweet! Love it! I built a clunker from the exact same frame. Nice you had a headtube reamer. I had to buy a turned down headset to fit mine. Got an old rockshox on it. Messes with the geometry. It's a handful on the trail, but at least some extra pedal clearance comes with the jacked front end. Can't wait to see where you take this build next. Cheers

that was so cool! nice!

been waiting for that since i saw it teased on instagram great work pretty cool.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hey Old Shovel I love these videos. Repurposing something instead of throwing it away and making something that you can't buy. It's pretty epic. I would ride the crap outta this bike!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

I never seen before an adapter bottom braket like that, thank you to share whit us this beauty

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😉

Funny I was just trolling FB marketplace this morning for a coaster brake cruiser to install some old parts I had laying around from previous tear downs. Inspired to keep looking.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Cool bike. Great music.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Cant wait to see the upgrade....

So cool. What a great look. Reminds me of the pod racers from Star Wars Episode I...I actually love riding these old Schwinns as-is..love to see a side-by side ride comparison to your new mod and a stock ride of the same vintage. My unmodified 53 BF Goodrich is fast and smooth...

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙌

I really enjoy your channel... you explain what you plan to do and get right on it.... plus I'm learning new skills from just watching you

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Fun project, I did a similar build for the singlespeed Worlds in Bend keeping the rigid fork, the coaster brake only is not even close to enough to ride any proper Mtb trail. I suggest you to add a disk brake up front to make it fun to ride.

This was such a pleasant watch

Came out sick

Dude! You have a video for everything I am trying to do right now hahaha! Thank you!

This was awesome to watch! I love the old made new in the spirit of cycling’s pioneers

I love it! Keep it going Sir 👍🏼

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks

Sick!!! I have to do this!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Do it! 😁🙌

Nice ride I wanna see it riding on the trails !

Now this is some thing very unique. I would be proud to ride something like this

Love it. I rebuilt a schwinn (not the straight bar) into a bmx clunker a few months ago and did the same keeping the patina color on. I regret selling but the guy may sell back as he's a traveling boat mechanic down the road and might not need come November.

Excelente video,para entender la historia del mountain bike.👍

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

🙌

There is a trick we use in MX for our grips, we poke a tiny hole at the end and then fill the grips with spray paint and slide them on and wait till they dry, no sliding afterwards and it’s awesome. Think you could put that to use

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried that and hairspray and a few others. They work well.

Respect MAN. Cool Master.

That is freakin dope 🤙🏻

You inspired me to build my version of a klunker. Just bought a huffy cruiser, a bottom bracket conversion, some 2.3 storm dh tires to shred etc. Mine will be a 7 speed tho.

Those grips explain the coin shortage! Awesome build!

Schwinn clunkers were the first choice for the guys going downhill on Mt. Tam in Marin County back in the day.

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Totally

The best!!!! Watch from Brazil, tchau!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MrAlexandrepk

3 жыл бұрын

Achei que eu era o único kkk, acho muito inspiradores os vídeos desse canal

@eduardo8459

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrAlexandrepk nada meu mano, eu tbm acho e de vez em quando faço um trampo desses, quando as condições permitem 😅

That build is super cool. I've never seen a tool like that for the steer tube! I think you should weld a bracket for rear disc brakes. I've seen you do it before. I also think the frame should remain the original worn paint.

Lovin this

That is a cool build! I have one I’d like to do the same thing to.

Really cool build! Maybe there’s a way to keep the fenders? Also, post a riding video when you can!

@brandonmoore263

3 жыл бұрын

The original fenders would look sweet on it I agree

Man I love you videos, and talent. Would love to see what you could do with my 1980’s Slingshot

I would love to see what else is in store for this 1!

Really amazing, best regards from germany

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

That's so badass!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

🙌

I had no idea you could get American to euro bb adapters. I wish I knew that 15 years ago when I was trying to upgrade my Haro bmx 😄 Great build as always. Keep up the good work!

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

..good job. looks great ,stay safe...

@oldshovel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob

Love it! Use a exhaust expander to fit those 1⅛" fork.

i have an old Jamis earth cruiser with 3 pice bmx cranks a welded on derailleur hanger and disk brake white wall tires i ride it on blue trail and jump lines at santos bike trails FL its great fun. love you videos!!!

All hail the Klunker. Staple of any collection.

Im building a Klunker out of an aluminum Kent Del Rio right now...very lightweight for a big bike. Ive already installed quick release aluminum mtn bike front and rear rims and pedals. Its at 29 pounds now and im hoping i can get it around 26 after changing the steel neck, bars and cranks and heavy seat. Great video too btw thanks!