Are you a fan of custom bikes and looking to build your own dream ride? In this video, I'll take you through the process of building a steel super bike from a second-hand retro frame, step by step.
We'll assemble the bike together, starting with the bottom bracket and working our way through all the individual components.
Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a newcomer to the world of custom bikes, this video will give you the knowledge and skills you need to build your own steel super bike from scratch. So, grab your tools and let's get started!
Here are some chapters for quick navigation:
00:00 Project Vintage Steel to Super Bike
00:27 Headset and Fork
02:00 Stem and Compression Plug
03:13 Handlebars
4:18 Bottom Bracket
06:23 Crankset
08:35 Rear Derailleur
09:50 Front Derailleur and Clamp
12:00 Brakes
12:49 Seatpost
13:34 Shift Levers
15:00 Cables
27:58 Brake Pads
28:45 Saddle
29:39 Headset Adjustment
31:47 Bartape
34:15 Rear Wheel and Chain
36:30 Rear Derailleur Indexing
37:41 Front Derailleur Adjustment
40:12 Handlebar Adjustment
40:52 Centring the Brakes
42:45 Carbon vs Metal Rails
43:35 Bottle Cages
44:29 Computer Mount
45:21 Front Wheel
45:39 Finishing Touches
46:25 Weight
47:12 Testride and Verdict