With lively debate on bike luggage, it's interesting to see so many wire baskets used. Enjoyed video, showed how good, group getaways can be.
@FreewheelBuilds
Ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 Yeah, I've started using one lately, and it's a quick and cheap way of carrying stuff (mine was £4 or $6usd!) . But I would much prefer a bag, which is waterproof, and keeps small stuff from falling out. But specific front rack bags are £100+/$150usd.
@WeekesWheels
2 ай бұрын
Small world 😂 Seabass built my bikepacking hardtail mtb last year. Really happy with it! Surrey hills is always a good ride, looks like a lot of fun in a group ride
@FreewheelBuilds
Ай бұрын
Yeah, book it in for next year, we'll worth the trip for it
@chrisball8178
2 ай бұрын
How the heck do I get involved in this?
@FreewheelBuilds
2 ай бұрын
Seabass cycles is pretty active on Instagram. Also follow 2ndlifebikes and Babyldn. They post group rides and bike jumbles alot. One is coming on 31st August for @Babyldn, another on 15th September for @2ndlifebikes.
@davidsaxby5400
2 ай бұрын
A good water test on the frame bag too😉
@FreewheelBuilds
2 ай бұрын
😆
@davidsaxby5400
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I saw about this ride and it is local to me, but I thought it would be more race like. It looks very friendly and laid back. Maybe next year.
@FreewheelBuilds
2 ай бұрын
There were two rides, I think the longer ride was more racey, but outs was very party pace, we waited for everyone every few km. Definitely worth it 👌
@thebikefelix
2 ай бұрын
Nice one, sad I missed it but I will hopefully be on the next one :)
@FreewheelBuilds
2 ай бұрын
Book it for sure, or even head to the Campsite itself, it's awesome, and next door to the trails!
@loose.spokes
2 ай бұрын
Sweet univega
@FreewheelBuilds
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, no one has barely heard of them in the UK, so they are cheap. But made in Taiwan so quality is excellent!
@Speedscholars
2 ай бұрын
Loved the pace and style of video 👏🏻
@FreewheelBuilds
2 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that! 🤌
@oreocarlton3343
3 ай бұрын
Xtreeeeeme!!!
@FreewheelBuilds
3 ай бұрын
World first coming soon!
@johndef5075
3 ай бұрын
On my local trail my old full rigid Raleigh is about 10 minutes slower than my Sworks Epic. 42' vs. 32'.
@FreewheelBuilds
3 ай бұрын
That's interesting 🤔 I bet an s-works epic would be faster than any of my bikes... what is the weight difference? On longer rides, I think a bit of suspension for comfort would be faster.
@gutzboy1
3 ай бұрын
Really like the frame's paint/colors.
@FreewheelBuilds
3 ай бұрын
The main reason I bought the bike!
@patrickreinaldo1434
3 ай бұрын
whats with mtb community these days? they suddenly pops up into my feed, everywhere. Well, i got an mtb too but theres no tracks nearby :/
@FreewheelBuilds
3 ай бұрын
Thanks... i think.... but It's worth trying to find trails. All the local ones take longer to get there than I can actually ride. But you will make friends too!
@thirtysixnanoseconds1086
4 ай бұрын
5:19 haha that multi spanner was my mums first bike related tool. thought it looked cool but my dad said unfortunately it was made of 'cheese' (some zinc alloy) and was totally rounded. enjoyed this build
@FreewheelBuilds
4 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊 and yes they are usually Swiss cheese but couldn't find my regular 10mm!
@r.davies2702
5 ай бұрын
Not sure why you ysed insulation tape around the rear rack bolts, a bit of grease on the threads will stop any water ingress.
@FreewheelBuilds
5 ай бұрын
🤷 you can never be too careful. I'm expecting a lot of mud, and grease can be washed out.
@Locojoe
5 ай бұрын
Very nice. Interesting about the bridalways.
@FreewheelBuilds
5 ай бұрын
Lol wish I could claim credit for it! But gravel bikes sound much cooler.
@oreocarlton3343
5 ай бұрын
Cest butifle! How much does it weight?
@FreewheelBuilds
5 ай бұрын
Not light, maybe 12kg mark. But I usually don't really care too much about weight, more concerned the bike doesn't break beneath me.
@oreocarlton3343
5 ай бұрын
@@FreewheelBuilds 12kg for a 90s restomod is not much
@chrisball8178
5 ай бұрын
What a sexual frame
@FreewheelBuilds
5 ай бұрын
🤦🏻
@inthebush3
6 ай бұрын
Nice build and looks comfortable. Like the polished cranks and look forward to the comparison.
@FreewheelBuilds
6 ай бұрын
Yep, in a few weeks, cause my bike Computer isn't working 🫠
@tntalex28
6 ай бұрын
Fire
@FreewheelBuilds
6 ай бұрын
👍
@DIY-DaddyO
6 ай бұрын
A bridleway bike is a much better description for a UK gravel bike...
@FreewheelBuilds
6 ай бұрын
Lol I got the idea from a @tracevelo video, where he put 2.1 mtb tyres on a gravel bike.
@ArnoldQMudskipper
6 ай бұрын
Can't begrudge the final price. Some of the figures other KZitemrs were coming up with aren't realistic. Unless, you have a big shed with years worth of accumulated gear. Depends where you live, what price and availability 2nd hand stuff is as well.
@FreewheelBuilds
6 ай бұрын
I've noticed some count cabling and some don't. TBF I have another bike that cost £75, but it only needed a new handlebar and cabling, so about £100 total.
@bikenraider99
7 ай бұрын
Digging the frame of choice. The DB is a great bike. I rescued one and been thinking how i want to build it. Digging it.
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Thanks man! 👍i think its to avoid drop bars, and swept riser bars are the way to go. It doesn't affect handling that much, but massively improves comfort.
@emiliodonate
7 ай бұрын
A little of polish compound maybe could remove the yellow effect in thte white paint. Nice job tho.
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍 I did use some fine steel wool and some polish in the other video. I didn't want to go through the clear coat, so only a light sanding. I think if the next owner was serious about the bike, then it would be worth a new spray.bike. the paint is in really bad condition.
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Skip here to 6:02 for the final shots!
@raceface_m2579
7 ай бұрын
the parts looked good and still useable. there are tutorials out there for fixing and relubing thumb shifters. a full disassembly, clean, and lube.
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I guess I got as far as seeing it broken 🙃 maybe should have researched it more!
@tonypotter9578
7 ай бұрын
Nice build. I’d describe fitting the canti’s in exactly the same way - fiddly! 👌
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Lol but I can't deal with bad feeling brakes!
@matthewbourne659
7 ай бұрын
I love that you havent jumped on the band wagon and fitted tan wall tyres.thats a great looking bike.
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Lol I feel the same, not a real fan of tan walls! But maybe some marbling effect one's like the grips?
@distortohio
7 ай бұрын
Rad build!
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊
@tonypotter9578
7 ай бұрын
Great bikes!👊
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@bikenraider99
7 ай бұрын
I have the same ride! Your build turned out beautiful.
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@hamadysack3157
7 ай бұрын
Glad to finally see a restorer unafraid to use a hose.
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Lol I don't like dirty bikes, and it's the quickest!
@StevenStratford
7 ай бұрын
Using an old diamondback this summer for doing my odd jobs..was Using a cleaned up 1942 monarch before that till my rims destroyed themselves.lol....but the diamond back gets the job done right now..had to fit some old marin bars to give it a more comfortable ride...look forward to see this come together. Cheers, steve Uk
@CradleOfBikes
7 ай бұрын
Looking good
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@tysoncomedy
7 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Oh eh!
@thebikefelix
7 ай бұрын
Nice job!! Glad to see you on KZitem :)
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
More to come!
@thomasmikkelsen518
7 ай бұрын
Lovely old survivor, I just love those old components! You didn't mention any prices, i guess you will be adding them up when the build is done!!! Nice job 👍
@FreewheelBuilds
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah that's the next video... so its more about buying the bike, than building it.... Still figuring out how to 'tell the story' of the bike 🤷🏻♂️ but its about £150
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