Building The Most Insane Bike Frame Ever (Raphsons Fixie Frame)

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  • čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
  • This bike is just a one of a kind really. I have never seen anything like it. I love it though! Let me know your thoughts down below!
    Thoughts? Comment down below! Thank you for watching and see you in the next one!




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    Time stamps:
    0:00 Hello.
    0:07 Project explanation
    0:55 The design
    1:58 Starting the build
    2:51 New drills!
    3:34 Half way progress
    4:04 Doing some more building
    5:28 Some concerns
    6:50 Painting the frame
    7:30 Frame is done!
    7:48 Building up the bike
    9:20 Final result!
    10:48 Outro
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Komentáře • 930

  • @pyew9038
    @pyew9038 Před 2 lety +330

    This was amazing, would like to see some upgrades and a part 2 on it

  • @grooveseeker6269
    @grooveseeker6269 Před 2 lety +42

    THIS IS THE BEST LOOKING BIKE I'VE SEEN IN A WHILE. I want this as my city bike 100%

  • @woolfy101
    @woolfy101 Před 2 lety +107

    This is epic. Who needs physics when you have faith. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

  • @bernardbuieba
    @bernardbuieba Před 2 lety +48

    THIS is one of the SICKEST bikes i have ever seen being built! Keep up the good work!!

  • @aerontalidong6167
    @aerontalidong6167 Před 2 lety +253

    u should put the wheel with disc cover behind because steering while having a disc cover in the front wheel is dangerous it can shift the front wheel if the wind is strong enough
    but over all i love the build it reminds me of cervelo rb

    • @-Flea
      @-Flea Před 2 lety +2

      Agreed, I wondered what his intention was for the front aero wheel?

    • @AnttiBrax
      @AnttiBrax Před 2 lety +21

      @@-Flea Did you watch to the end? It's not actually an awro mod. The covers are there for "bike polo". To prevent the mallet from going between the spokes.

    • @-Flea
      @-Flea Před 2 lety +2

      @@AnttiBrax no I didn’t actually, that makes sense thx for clarification

    • @alexciccone4397
      @alexciccone4397 Před 2 lety +2

      The cover isn't there to be aerodynamic, this is commonly done for bike polo. It protects the spokes of the front wheel.

    • @jcerullo5015
      @jcerullo5015 Před 2 lety +4

      @@alexciccone4397 were did he say he built the bike for polo. he riding it on the street so yes he using it as a aero device. Im actually riding it as my daily now was his words

  • @jamesgomez2361
    @jamesgomez2361 Před 2 lety +127

    This build earned a sub.
    That looks rad

    • @geoffersmaher
      @geoffersmaher Před 2 lety

      Seconded

    • @ianlaidlaw5199
      @ianlaidlaw5199 Před 2 lety +1

      Make that three... I would ride the shit outta that rig

    • @cbdegeer
      @cbdegeer Před 2 lety

      100% I don't know how it got on my feed. BUT, I'm glad it did. Awesome stuff dude!

    • @ToastbrotRaver
      @ToastbrotRaver Před 2 lety +1

      lol rad actually means wheel in german

    • @elliothickle3247
      @elliothickle3247 Před 2 lety

      They didn't claim it so count me 4th!

  • @jegermajster
    @jegermajster Před 2 lety +1

    This is fantastic stuff, man! I am looking forward to hearing about and seeing your future projects. Good luck with them!

  • @P4RT1shiNy
    @P4RT1shiNy Před 2 lety +6

    This is absolutely insane! You did such a great job with it, looks sick.

  • @Frystenn
    @Frystenn Před 2 lety +7

    "This monstreeeuuuusity" is awesome, signature paint job.

  • @krugz_
    @krugz_ Před 2 lety +16

    probably the most comfortable fixed gear there is. subbed!

  • @danandkiko
    @danandkiko Před rokem +2

    Beautiful work. Very satisfying to see you ride it at the end. Such a striking shape.

  • @liammacdonald908
    @liammacdonald908 Před 2 lety +1

    i come from downhill mtb, never even sat on a fixie and now you got me wanting to build one. that things sick af

  • @christianpetit9700
    @christianpetit9700 Před 2 lety +28

    Dude, those final result shots are awesome!

  • @MaltesMoiterei
    @MaltesMoiterei Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, that's really cool. The skids look super dope on that bike!

  • @aaronwoyniewicz-boer9103
    @aaronwoyniewicz-boer9103 Před 2 lety +1

    Defenitely one of my favourite bike frame designs

  • @Biksen.
    @Biksen. Před 2 lety +1

    Omg man, this is so sick fixie frame i've ever seen! i loved this man! keep it up.

  • @waldokayaking2703
    @waldokayaking2703 Před 2 lety +6

    damn. he rlly did what everyone dreams of. congrats man i love it.

  • @richardware9676
    @richardware9676 Před 2 lety +11

    Awesome, I should try something similiar soon - so far only frame conversions. Very well put together, frame and video - creative and funky! Mahlzeit!

  • @romanwisler2879
    @romanwisler2879 Před 2 lety +1

    What a nice job! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

  • @dylanorba9243
    @dylanorba9243 Před 2 lety +1

    this is literally my favourite video that i’ve ever watched 😍😍😍😍

  • @reapanomin899
    @reapanomin899 Před 2 lety +83

    Some would say this is crude,but in my eyes this is a beauty of its own.
    I'm also wondering how that flex is like

    • @str8shogun
      @str8shogun Před 2 lety +1

      Wondering the same thing

    • @kylejimenez8597
      @kylejimenez8597 Před 2 lety +1

      You may barely see it, but you would feel the flex on the tail side when skiding or braking probably due to lack of support from upper tube. He needs to reinforce the tail end or atleast swap it to more rigid type of metal.

  • @joe-hq9yt
    @joe-hq9yt Před 2 lety +1

    This channel is really amazing. I can already see it grow. No cap.

  • @jordiprats1759
    @jordiprats1759 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing job and result. Love your videos. Congrats

  • @bongskisalva5365
    @bongskisalva5365 Před 2 lety +3

    That is a big advantage for a steel bike.. you can make changes and modification or you can easily re use parts of frames to do something like this.. I like it!! Great Job!

  • @garyroberts5478
    @garyroberts5478 Před 2 lety +5

    Love the look of your creation and also great inspiration for all would be bike builders - you just need to get on and do it - just keep safety in mind!

    • @Raphson
      @Raphson  Před 2 lety

      Yes, good point sir! Thanks!

  • @walterretlaw4051
    @walterretlaw4051 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing job, congratulations! You are the only one I´ve seen in YT in the right way to use the grinder. Keep going..!!! Greetings from Argentine.

  • @Bugeyed19
    @Bugeyed19 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome design and well done for just going with it and building it 🙌

  • @deskelly9313
    @deskelly9313 Před 2 lety +24

    Awesome build. Would love to see something similar in lighter materials

  • @zedrickbombay6666
    @zedrickbombay6666 Před 2 lety +5

    I love your video and a lot to learn keep making nice vid watching from Philippines ♥️

  • @DrewCreate
    @DrewCreate Před 2 lety

    Dude, yes. Absolutely brilliant.

  • @user-il5bu2py5q
    @user-il5bu2py5q Před 2 lety +1

    I really appreciate your work u helped me so much , trying to find research for building a fully custom frame that’s not like every other bike is a little hard there’s barley any videos on it , I’m building a fully custom e bike and this helped a lot thank you

  • @frandalzotto7244
    @frandalzotto7244 Před 2 lety +26

    Dude, you literally created the same painting as me. Only that I made it with a wood called kiri, it is very resistant and very light, the complete bicycle weighs around 6kg. fixie forever. Hello from Argentina ♥️♥️♥️

    • @kevan_
      @kevan_ Před 2 lety

      vamos otro argentino, eu en donde podria ver una foto de tu bici? me dio intriga

    • @frandalzotto7244
      @frandalzotto7244 Před 2 lety

      @@kevan_ hola, como andas, no tengo ninguna foto publicada en ningún lado. Hace 3 años la armé y nunca publique nada

    • @waddup6598
      @waddup6598 Před 2 lety

      @@frandalzotto7244 y subite una

  • @lawsfreelancemalice1380
    @lawsfreelancemalice1380 Před 2 lety +82

    11 kilograms isn’t that heavy, my Giant aluminium racer is 10. I like the style of the bike you made, nicely done.

    • @geoffersmaher
      @geoffersmaher Před 2 lety +3

      Surely that has shifters, brakes, chain Cass etc?

    • @Blond0Sonic
      @Blond0Sonic Před 2 lety +4

      A good fixed bike can easily weight 7kg

    • @Rozbujnik_Rumcajs
      @Rozbujnik_Rumcajs Před 2 lety +9

      @@geoffersmaheri converted steel bike from 70' to fixie and it weights 10kg. No brakes, seat with bare plastic, cut out cable eyelets. So 11kg for bike made from ordinary steel square tubing isnt that bad.

    • @vinceerwenanza242
      @vinceerwenanza242 Před 2 lety +6

      Here in the Philippines, we ride 15kg bikes

    • @jerwinusacdin8954
      @jerwinusacdin8954 Před 2 lety +3

      @@vinceerwenanza242 hahaha we were trained for heavy bikes

  • @froggggg8473
    @froggggg8473 Před 2 lety +1

    this design is so cool, please make more things like this one🔥🙏🏻

  • @PeopleVoicesForObama
    @PeopleVoicesForObama Před 2 lety +1

    Cool build man! There is a certain satisfaction in riding your own build.

  • @TomViolence89
    @TomViolence89 Před 2 lety +4

    Man keep this frame design forever, people from 30 years from now should be driving bikes like this! Cant imagine how awesome would it be if built in alu or carbon fiber.

    • @Nobody-Nowhere
      @Nobody-Nowhere Před 2 lety +1

      Steel gives it springiness.. that's usually good for floating seats, carbon & alu would be stuper stiff

    • @404648x
      @404648x Před 2 lety

      You can buy a frame like this in Carbon Fiber from 25 years ago. It's called a Trek Y Frame....

  • @HertaSeggs
    @HertaSeggs Před 2 lety +3

    This gives me Cervelo P5X vibes and I love it

  • @chemistry9942
    @chemistry9942 Před 2 lety +2

    THIS MAN LEGIT BUILT A CERVELO P3X FIXIE!!!!!1

  • @leinhnguyenkhoa8558
    @leinhnguyenkhoa8558 Před 2 lety +1

    That frame is absolutely phenomenal.

  • @howardwhite5131
    @howardwhite5131 Před 2 lety +3

    You need to check out the frames made by the bike company Softride. Sadly the company shut down their frame factory a few years after the UCI banned them from competition.
    I still own a Power V that I ride fairly often.

  • @trajtemberg
    @trajtemberg Před 2 lety +3

    Hope you make one with round tubing in the future.

  • @Jebsen032GG
    @Jebsen032GG Před 2 lety +1

    Fokin love it. Keep making contents like this!

  • @bm2555
    @bm2555 Před rokem

    That's some piece of art 🔥🔥🔥

  • @MatteoDebernardi
    @MatteoDebernardi Před 2 lety +61

    this is AMAZING, you should definately patent that frame design before you see it in one of the big brands lol

    • @LarsEchterhoff
      @LarsEchterhoff Před 2 lety +3

      You mean like the PX Series from Cervelo? This design is an eye catcher without any question but it will always have issues in lateral stiffness. This frame design is also currently not race legal in bike races. Beside all these things, this bike looks pretty nice. Well done.

    • @parisbidart4616
      @parisbidart4616 Před 2 lety

      @@LarsEchterhoff beam bikes are an absolute banger to ride, already see some PX during Iron man btw ;)

    • @raymondo162
      @raymondo162 Před 2 lety

      unlikely. he already said that the rear wheel is wobbly. why would a large bike maker 'steal' a flawed design? DUH !!

    • @MatteoDebernardi
      @MatteoDebernardi Před 2 lety

      @@raymondo162 @LarsEchterhoff omg you guyss thnx for enlightening me!!!! ilysm! You guyss are genius!!

    • @davidburgess741
      @davidburgess741 Před 2 lety

      Certainly not practical but it's mostly about creativity, and yes, it is functional . Well done.

  • @ragle8684
    @ragle8684 Před 2 lety +5

    Nice! The two-color paint on the square tubes really lights it up!. A stronger steel alloy such as 4130 may flex less.

    • @mikekrasovec6390
      @mikekrasovec6390 Před 2 lety +1

      All steel is equally stiff. Different steel alloys will have significant differences in elongation, corrosion resistance, strength, ease of machining/abrasion resistance, ability to withstand high temperatures when welding... Rigidity is largely about cross section or diameter as it's diameter x diameter x diameter x diameter x wall thickness x rigidity of the material (for example aluminum is a less rigid material than steel for a given amount) ÷ length ^3. A stronger steel such as cromo, heat treated cromo, heat treated air hardening steels such as 4340... allows larger diameters with thinner tubing walls which allows it to be stiffer and lighter and probably stronger.

  • @MrCococda
    @MrCococda Před 2 lety

    Thats one of the craziest bikes ive seen and this video was very funny and well edited.

  • @EveryTongue
    @EveryTongue Před 2 měsíci +1

    Dude, the end of the video is 🔥

  • @jettrooper00
    @jettrooper00 Před 2 lety +5

    Love the result! You should team up with someone to create the aluminum version

    • @Raphson
      @Raphson  Před 2 lety +2

      That would be awesome!!!

    • @Br0adster4
      @Br0adster4 Před 2 lety +2

      Carbon fiber!

    • @Lufftschwimmer
      @Lufftschwimmer Před 2 lety

      @@Br0adster4 this still exists made by Zipp for Triathlon in the 90s

  • @rancidmarshmallow4468
    @rancidmarshmallow4468 Před 2 lety +3

    Very cool, I like how visually it seems very front-heavy due to the closed wheel and seat only attached to the front, whereas most bikes look either more balanced or rear-heavy.

  • @kimjoshualavega8988
    @kimjoshualavega8988 Před 2 lety +1

    thats really looks fanstastic and unique your video deserves a thousands subs

  • @vernievuitton
    @vernievuitton Před 2 lety +4

    You are so talented man!! Thank you for responding to my inquiry on IG and being so helpful. You have a very bright future ahead of you and hope to join you for the ride!

  • @ynosrage8402
    @ynosrage8402 Před 2 lety +1

    Holly molly, never subbed so fast in my life, this build is sun fire awesome!!!

  • @andyba01
    @andyba01 Před 2 lety +6

    Don't worry about a heavy bike, it will preserve momentum. Harder to get it going but easier to keep it going. I read an interview with a guy in the UK who's famous for only doing Audax rides (how far you can go in a set time usually 12+ hrs). And he does it on a cheep £300 steel frame - rest of his bike is worth a fortune though. TLDR - as long as your not doing hills #Holland and not having to stop for traffic often, a heavy frame is actually better.

  • @Helmut-lang
    @Helmut-lang Před 2 lety +6

    Really loving this build! Great job.
    But please be safe out there🙏🏻 I would guess the two welds on the „top tube“ are the most critical ones. Hope they’re doing well
    Greetings

    • @Raphson
      @Raphson  Před 2 lety +1

      I keep a close eye on it man, do not worry! Thanks for watching man!

  • @philtobin9510
    @philtobin9510 Před 2 lety +1

    Good work my friend, you are correct, I've built a few bike frames from scratch and I still ride one.

  • @gavinhanlin6782
    @gavinhanlin6782 Před 2 lety +1

    This bike is awesome! It’s aesthetically pleasing but I like the wheels switched, and way loved the video keep it up

  • @iMadrid11
    @iMadrid11 Před 2 lety +9

    Is the front disc wheel just for asthetics or does it serve a real purpose for stability? Normally you only run a single disc wheel on the rear on a Track or TT bike. If you didn't opt to run both front and rear disc wheels for aerodynamics.

    • @Raphson
      @Raphson  Před 2 lety +6

      It's merely an aesthetics thing. It is an authentic used bike-polo front wheel which was given to me. I wanted to honour this former bike-polo player. But indeed, it's absolutely horrifying to ride this thing during wind! You must be so alert.

  • @dubplateriddim
    @dubplateriddim Před 2 lety +7

    Nobody:
    This guy: When you're about that "loosing control in crosswinds and getting slamed" life.

    • @Raphson
      @Raphson  Před 2 lety +2

      Dude It's a challenge and a half to keep this thing in a straight line in crosswind!

    • @firesurfer
      @firesurfer Před 2 lety

      @@Raphson So, get rid of the disks. They serve no purpose for this bike and are dangerous.

  • @ecyaP
    @ecyaP Před 2 lety +1

    This is honestly really cool! Nice job man. :)

  • @Gill2242
    @Gill2242 Před 2 lety

    Nice video! Lot of fun to watch

  • @4shylarry
    @4shylarry Před 2 lety +3

    All the bike needs is a brake stay to stiffen the rear triangle

    • @Raphson
      @Raphson  Před 2 lety +1

      I have thought about this yeah!

  • @Jalaljr-cs3jq
    @Jalaljr-cs3jq Před 2 lety +9

    Could have smoothen out the welds, not very reliable/strong (since there is no testing made), BUT overall nice looking bike, 10/10
    PS: you've earned my sub

  • @carlosm4445
    @carlosm4445 Před 2 lety

    Stunning, great design.

  • @fedipoiana
    @fedipoiana Před 2 lety +1

    It's more than spectacular. You earned a sub for sure

  • @cubohedron
    @cubohedron Před 2 lety +11

    If you added a bit of suspension to the seat with 2 hinges or something it would’ve taken this to a whole other level

  • @daviderinetorres3222
    @daviderinetorres3222 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome design, but for me it looks kinda dangerous because the back has no tube. But it looks cool

  • @vaponte8541
    @vaponte8541 Před 2 lety

    The beauty of ingenuity!

  • @sbsb4995
    @sbsb4995 Před 2 lety +2

    Outstanding. Good work.

  • @joangalvez8539
    @joangalvez8539 Před měsícem

    You are genius, congratulations. I love this fixed bike.

  • @GNEFISSIMI
    @GNEFISSIMI Před 2 lety

    Incredible job and incredible video!

  • @cadecarp11
    @cadecarp11 Před 2 lety +1

    Thats a beautiful design! Well done

  • @EiDO_Everything_Exclamation

    Love the design bro! What a unique fixie bike.

  • @sirnearlyheadlesnick
    @sirnearlyheadlesnick Před 2 lety

    Sweet Whip Homie ! Supper Inspiring to get a craving on building some cycles my self after watching your never say die attitude !

  • @KronicNitron
    @KronicNitron Před 2 lety +1

    Absolute gem of a channel i found today thanks algorithm

  • @AlejandroRodriguez-wd8id
    @AlejandroRodriguez-wd8id Před 2 lety +1

    What a good creativity. More videos like this, please.

  • @xxfernandez8187
    @xxfernandez8187 Před 2 lety +1

    You have gained a fan and a sub! Awesome job man! 🔥👌

  • @jamesbastivictoria3048

    I would definitely avail one of those! daz crazyyy! super cool that someone invented new frame❤️

  • @Charle65
    @Charle65 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude, you frame is awersome !

  • @myxdupstudios3283
    @myxdupstudios3283 Před 2 lety +1

    Bravo sir! looks great.

  • @juanjo2091
    @juanjo2091 Před 2 lety +1

    yooo good job I like the bike a lot, it looks so futuristic

  • @kronoundergroundgantoise2564

    Dope! Love it!

  • @noisejunkie8159
    @noisejunkie8159 Před 2 lety +1

    that thing is a work of art

  • @jamesbarnes8016
    @jamesbarnes8016 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job, love it

  • @popparock6506
    @popparock6506 Před 2 lety +1

    dope bike! I subbed when I noticed the AM90s on the ride!

  • @jen3800
    @jen3800 Před 2 lety +1

    i would happily ride this beast! love the paint design too !

  • @adkenzo
    @adkenzo Před 2 lety

    Looks great man good job , good skills 🤝

  • @Adrian99Diaz
    @Adrian99Diaz Před 2 lety

    Beautiful, great job

  • @ryanchapman1357
    @ryanchapman1357 Před 2 lety +1

    this is sick i saw it one time on insta on some fixed gear page nice too see the person who made it

  • @renkaizaki4764
    @renkaizaki4764 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks absolutely gorgeous

  • @valent2323
    @valent2323 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, what a cool bike!! Probably the sickest frame I've ever seen so far, great job Man!

  • @CalvinPuah
    @CalvinPuah Před 2 lety +1

    It looks beautiful!

  • @nightfallondecadence1034
    @nightfallondecadence1034 Před 2 lety +1

    nice work, well done, so much effort, very cool

  • @guerlainvancanneyt7960
    @guerlainvancanneyt7960 Před 2 lety +1

    waou i am in love
    best workkk

  • @tropique4728
    @tropique4728 Před 2 lety +1

    I had a big smile on my face when you started riding it ! It looks sick :D

  • @nakiwoo4586
    @nakiwoo4586 Před 2 lety +1

    Would love to see more of this project

  • @renosaintz7864
    @renosaintz7864 Před 2 lety

    The concept for the frame was there it only need refinement, love the look of the bike ❤️🔥

  • @bikeelementz3063
    @bikeelementz3063 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant! Nice Design.

  • @cheesesaucefries69420
    @cheesesaucefries69420 Před rokem +1

    man this is ccrazy carzy crazy and i love it

  • @moskolibre
    @moskolibre Před 2 lety

    I love the design off the frame, I give you five stars 🤩, incredible Idea....

  • @psychomuzik24
    @psychomuzik24 Před 2 lety +1

    Now That's Cool !!!👍🏽