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Featherstone Bicycles
Registrace 20. 03. 2023
Fully documenting the rejuvenation process of vintage bicycles. Bicycles featured are primarily Chicago-built Schwinn's or Nottingham-built Raleigh's from the 1960's and 70's.
Each season features a different bicycle and each episode within a season features a step or steps in the rejuvenation process.
Each season features a different bicycle and each episode within a season features a step or steps in the rejuvenation process.
S6E6: Chain and Shifters
In this episode I show how I clean and rejuvenate an old rusty and greasy chain. I also clean and shine up the shifters.
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S6E4: Frame cont., Pedals & Seat
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We continue along in the rejuvenation process!
S6E3: Rear Wheel Assembly, Frame Cleaning & Misc. Parts
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S6E3: Rear Wheel Assembly, Frame Cleaning & Misc. Parts
S6E2: Rear Wheel Disassembly & Cleaning
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S6E2: Rear Wheel Disassembly & Cleaning
S6E1: Introduction and Initial teardown
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S6E1: Introduction and Initial teardown
BE1: Shimano Front Freewheel System (FFS) Overhaul
zhlédnutí 297Před měsícem
BE1: Shimano Front Freewheel System (FFS) Overhaul
S5E12: Johann Strauss Bicycling At The 1867 Paris Exposition!
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S5E12: Johann Strauss Bicycling At The 1867 Paris Exposition!
S5E10: Chain, Handlebars & Kickstand Cleaning
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S5E10: Chain, Handlebars & Kickstand Cleaning
S5E8: Rear Wheel Disassembly & Cleaning
zhlédnutí 143Před 2 měsíci
S5E8: Rear Wheel Disassembly & Cleaning
S5E4: Shimano FFS, Front Derailleur and Frame cont.
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S5E4: Shimano FFS, Front Derailleur and Frame cont.
S4E11: Rear Derailleur and Rear Wheel Assembly
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S4E11: Rear Derailleur and Rear Wheel Assembly
S4E10: Rear derailleur and rear wheel.
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S4E10: Rear derailleur and rear wheel.
S4E8: Frame Finished, Front Wheel Assembly & Kickstand
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S4E8: Frame Finished, Front Wheel Assembly & Kickstand
S4E6: Frame cont., BB Bearings & Front Wheel
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S4E6: Frame cont., BB Bearings & Front Wheel
S4E1: Introduction & Initial Teardown
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S4E1: Introduction & Initial Teardown
I done the same thing and some metal polish.hopefully it will say that way it had very little rust.
Looks great 👍 I need one for my Schwinn beach cruiser I have the same hub in the front rim.it was made in 1981.I want to put back the original parts that were on there.and maybe a paint job.black again
Go for it!
Much better 👍
Video is frozen 🥶 I want to learn about how to clean parts specially Schwinn beach cruiser.mine is from 81
Thanks for your comment. These shorts are just little teaser ads (15 seconds long and then they loop) for the upcoming full episode. Full new episode drops every Wednesday morning at 6am Central time. Each season is a different bike, and there are 12 episodes in each season from initial tear down to final assembly. They are all posted in chronological order. So you can go back and look for an episode that covers a part of your restoration project that you have questions about. I have not done a Schwinn single speed coaster brake (beach cruiser) yet for the channel (though I have done several pre CZcams). I do have one on schedule for Season 9, but that’s a ways in the future.
I just want to say I really like your style of videos. I like the amount of talking since I like learning from this as well as enjoying the process. I hope you keep doing these!
Thanks for your support!
I just cleaned my kick stand on the bench grinder because it had light rust and buffed it out with metal polish.hopefully it will stay that way.✨
Liberal use of the wire brush. Have you thought of trying dry ice blasting?
Never heard of it, but I’ll look into it. Thanks!
My kick stand has some rust not much but I did clean it up but the rust came back what can do to get back the shine ✨
Hmmm…I’ve never had it return. But you might try painting it after cleaning. I use a chrome-colored paint (Ace Hardware). Similar to what I use when fender struts are beyond rejuvenation. It’s not perfect, but better than the rust.
@@FeatherstoneBicycles yeah I guess you’re right
I found that jewellers rouge on a buffing wheel works great on spokes to make them look like new again after wire wheeling them. Also sos pads don’t dull chrome up like ordinary steel wool does.
Great tip!
Grand !
After watching your video and skipping through parts of it, I noticed there's a lot of talking, which isn't really my style. I'll pass, but others might find this content interesting.
Check out the finale of each season (episode 12). Those are ASMR-style where I completely reassemble the bike to classical music...no talking.
I think your channel is off to a great start! My suggestion would be to stay out of the frame and keep the commentary to a minimum. In fact, no talking at all might be even better for this type of content. Please don't take this as a personal criticism-I understand that starting a CZcams channel can be a way to connect with others. However, the less we know about you, the better. Keeping the channel as mysterious as possible can really drive intrigue. All successful channels do this, especially those that attract the 25 to 60-year-old audience. We're just really interested in seeing the work you do.
This is my first time ever seeing this, interesting.
If you are unable to find the rear reflector I have one that might fit. You can have it no charge.
Hi Larry...that's very generous of you. please email me at the address in my 'about' section, so we can discuss. Thanks!
Good Luck! Can't wait to see the final product.
Thanks for watching (and subscribing)!
I am working on one right now. Please, what size socket do you use for that back fender, I can't seem to fit it.
Thanks for watching! Do you mean where the fender attaches to the tab coming off the bottom bracket or where it attaches to the cross brace that also attaches the back brake?
Why dont you take the airpump to help you remove it
Yes, that would be easier...if the air compressor was in the basement (where my bike shop is). Unfortunately it's out in the garage where it gets more use!
@@FeatherstoneBicycles fair enough
Good one. I had no idea the rear sprocket assembly would be so complicated. You explanation helps shed light on why and how Shimano made this weird system. Thanks for sharing this video! I think it will be the definitive guide on how how to service these parts.
Great to hear! And thanks for watching!
Beautiful job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Mais um ótimo trabalho seu, parabéns!
Sou nascido no de 1960 e moro na cidade de Goiânia-Go-Brasil. Envio-lhe um abraço
Bom dia desejo-lhe um ótimo trabalho!
Seu trabalho e excelente parabens e tudo de bom para voce e para os seus .
Obrigado por assistir!
Bom dia! Bom trabalho!
Obrigado!
This is EXACTLY what I needed, thanks!
Glad it helped!
Good one. That's a nice demonstration of what's needed (and why it's necessary) to get the wheel dished properly.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Ótimo trabalho! Tenha muito bon dia e tudo !
I learned to true wheels from an absolute mechanical pro! He began in bicycles in the 1960's and is still in the bicycle repair business today. Truing a wheel sounds simple, but not always. 👍
Well said! Thanks for watching!!
Grato por estar aqui novamente! Que Deus abençoe tua semana bom trabalho!
From experience, quick-glo was the best chrome cleaner/polish there was for the good chrome on the vintage Schwinns... but sadly, the company went bottoms up not to long ago. 👍
Too bad
Cool restoration. What's the song used in the video?
Thanks! The song is 'Wager With Angels' by Nathan Moore.
Desejo pra voce um otimo dia de trabalho que sempre fazes com muito amor a gente percebe. God bless you.
Good one. I like to see older wheels brought back to great condition. Some of them, even from low end bikes of the day, are pretty nice and will spin forever if greased up and adjusted properly. I look forward to seeing how the rear wheel works out. I pulled a mid 1980s Panasonic commuter bike out of the garbage last year and it had that front freewheel system too. I didn't know how to take the rear wheel apart so I just pulled the cones back a bit and injected some grease in there and called it good.
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned, because at the end of this season I am posting a bonus episode where I show how to overhaul both the front and rear sprocket systems of the FFS.
GOSTO MUITO DE SEUS VIDEOS SÃO DE GRANDE PROVEITO E A MUSICA E SEMPRE BOA, OBRIGADO UM BOM DIA PRA VOCE E PARA TODOS QUE LHE ASSISTEM
obrigado!
Recommended ...when rejuveting these vintage schwinns you really need to plan ahead for parts, ie: cables, headset- bottombracket- hub bearing parts, derailleurs...the list goes on. Especially this project with rare and almost obsolete avability of unusual items! 🙂
Good job!
Thanks!
Belíssima bike! Belíssimo trabalho ! Congratulações desde o Brasil❤
Amo bicicletas antigas ... lindas peças ...e mais um like pra seu video
Fazes um otimo trabalho parabens... desde o Brasil
somos contemporaneos...gostamos de coisas assim como as que voce faz...um abraço desde o Brasil...
Obrigado por assistir!
As a person who knows something about bicycles I watch this and learn nothing more about bicycles
The shorts come out Thursday through Tuesday as 15-second previews of the upcoming full episode, which comes out every Wednesday at 6am CST.
My high school had a fleet of Schwinn Varsitys in the late 70s for use in gym class. We rode those things down the concrete steps (about 70 of them) leading to the football field. Never had a single problem with the wheels. Those things weren't bullet proof, they were nuke proof.
If only there were cell phones back then...what a CZcams video that would make! Amen to the nuke proof. That is exactly why I reuse all of the old parts, including the ball bearings and cages. Their quality compared to what you get today is no match. Indestructible!
... I have a 1986 Schwinn "World Sport" (Red) ... you can tell because there is a date code stamped on the Schwinn Head Tube Label ...
Yes, I title all my season's based on the date code (older years sometimes have them stamped on the rear dropouts).
Kudos to you for your rejuvenating hobby/projects that require skill, patience, elbow grease and dedication... l know this because my very first job in 1980, as a teenager and into my early 20's was working at a Schwinn/Ross/Raleigh dealership as a assembler of new and rebuilder or used bicycles. Brought back great memories of the business, co-workers, and customers from 3yrs to 88 years old, who enjoyed pedal power!!! 🚲
Wow, great experience. As we progress along you will see I run into an issue with the Shimano (I called it Schwinn in the video) FF System. I won't spoil it, but maybe when we get there you might be able to offer some insight! Thanks for watching!
@FeatherstoneBicycles the ff system came out when I worked, I remember for the most part, they worked quite well, just new and odd. Over the years Shimano has come up with many ideas that either worked or drastically failed. The FF was designed for the Casual Rider who had difficulty remembering to pedal when shifting🤔😁. I'm following you now, so if this old boy remembers anything that can help, I'll pass it along! 👍
Once rode a '72 Schwinn Varsity with fenders and bookrack 75 miles at one time, but at least I had toe clips and a cold front come through. I didn't do that again.
Ha!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
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Where did you get the Sunset Orange handlebar tape? I’ve been trying for quite some time to find some.
It was in with 9 other rolls I bought at a swap meet (for $10...$1/roll, what a bargain!). I recently had to break down and but a roll of another color off ebay. I'm embarrassed to tell you what I had to pay for it. The biggest issue for you is that Hunt Wilde made several different colors of orange, so if the seller doesn't specifically state it is sunset, it would be best to ask them (and make sure they accept returns).
Beautiful! I love Sunset Orange. My 73 Sports Tourer is Sunset Orange. Great job.
Thank you!
Love it. ❤️
Thanks!