Building A Unique Retro Single Speed MTB - What Could Go Wrong?
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- Hey everyone, thanks for being patient while I took a little time off. In this gap I've been making myself at home at this new house with a sweet garage space. The house isn't guaranteed yet (waiting on lawyers etc) but I'm hoping this will be my new permanent residence in the future.
One really cool thing about this place is that I'm more in the countryside with lots of quiet roads and gravel tracks to explore to keep fit, the other bonus is a friendly gang of cats I can send out to gather bike parts for me, I gave them their first mission and this video is the result, a randomly unique single speed retro machine.
Special shout out to The Vandal Metalworks ( www.thevandalmetalworks.com/ ) who is a local frame builder that specialises in quirky frames, forks, bars and stems and was happy to help me bring my fork idea to life. Please get in touch with him if you have any ideas regarding brazing up a bike part.
I really hope you enjoy this video, please let me know in the comments :)
Thanks for watching!
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Early gang pin?
How is this posted 3 hours before the vid uploaded
@@deaddevilgaming8503 premiere
My last name is clarkson
Get 23 and me so i can find out if we are related
Sat in the corner at a friend's wedding waiting for this to start. Excited for you to be back, Friday's just haven't been the same. 😁
I hope you didn’t get caught! 😂
So pleased you have recruited a good cat team. Tansy would be so proud!
She would’ve hated them 😋
The cute thieves have good taste!
Glad you are back. Seeing you fitting those old parts feels like we have known each other and played together since long time ago.
I think a lot of people ran some of these parts and either know the struggle or enjoyed the freedom the bike they were bolted onto gave, much bonding!
Welcome back .. you were missed !
love the wood block as a headset press. or as we used to call it in my shop, the Bark Tool
Bingo! Think I've found my new favourite channel.
UK based 👍🏻
Bike tinkering 👍🏻
Wholesome nerdiness 👍🏻
Absolutely stunning retro build! Pleasure seeing another Single Speed Bike that is unique!
Really great to see you back online. What a cool build. Good luck going clipless!
Thanks David!
Oh yes, please film that process 😂 💙
Awesome build Ali...Probably my favourite era of MTBs. Always wanted an Inbred!
Glad you like it :)
I'm happy you moved to the countryside!
I haven’t officially moved here yet, nothings set in stone but I’m hoping to find out this year
@@Ali_Clarkson then I'll root for you settling there:D
Welcome Back! That is a nice looking herd of cats you got. Really like the custom fork and choice of brakes. The color combination turned out well including the shoes. Good luck on the home search and stay safe.
Thanks Joel, yeah things worked out pretty well in the end :)
Yay! Ali's back!
I am 😁
Going to be really interesting to hear your thoughts on that brake setup! Awesome build as always man, also LOVED seeing all the rare in interesting parts you've got!
Sometimes you just have to build a singlespeed because the parts are there. Top job
Really enjoyed this. Appreciated the “technical” aspect of building your own forks etc. Great vid 👍🏻
Love it!! Such a good mishmash of neon and raw and beaten up components. Hope it rides as good too!
I’ve not taken it out for its maiden voyage yet, I hope it rides well too 😋
Looks crazy and oldsCOOL!)) Like it.
👍 "Great success!" 👍 Borat approves smacking the steering tube out of the crown.
Wow, I struggle to unscrew things, and I have 2 functioning thumbs! Those kitty cats done good getting you those parts!
Thanks Ali, from your info I contacted Ande and he managed to weld disc brake tabs onto my two old steel frames, breeze new life into them! Thanks 👍☺️
ceiling needs more forks. dope build though, can't wait for the first ride (and the inevitable clipless tip over)!
Can never have too many ceiling forks!
Man your bike builds are the best who would even attempt to replace a steerer tube sick
A desperate person that’s who 😂
Was really hoping that you had brazed the forks and we had a fork build video to look forward to. Hint hint.
Maybe in the future ;)
Your garage awesome . It's like a cycle workshop where bikes are build.
Thanks, it’s so nice to have a space!
One cat's meow sounded like a squeaky disc brake!
Sweet build. You employed thieves with good taste. Your old parts bin is pretty deluxe too.
I would have done it up fixed gear though. Fixed off-road is more fun than should be legal!
Ali, kitties, intersting bike being built -> me happy :)
Result!
Good to see you back on CZcams ali cool retro build
Thanks it’s good to be back :)
What an awesome workshop you have there! The bike came out looking soo fresh!
Best of luck with the house!
Once we get confirmation on the house I’d love to completely gut this garage and make it look really neat! Thanks for the well wishes :)
I have the same raceface seat post and I used to have the Chris king hub and the azonic handlebars... as well a marzocci bomber spring forks super smoooth! Greetings from Mexico !
Great taste you have :)
Good to see you back Ali, and... nice old-school bike 😍
I’m glad people are happy for my return :)
@@Ali_Clarkson
Of course it's ok to take a break and think if what you are doing is still what you want to do.
Anyway, I hope you have come to the conclusion that it still is and I look forward to seeing more of your inspiring and incredible videos. I like the style of how they are made.
Many people are happy of your return. 😉
Greetings from Germany
Very cool Ali. The tan walls and silver spokes really suit the bike. Love the Middleburns , I had the XC duo's back in the day.
Thanks Mikey, glad you’re keen :)
man this video gas such sweet nostalgic vibes, I loved it and your commentary , cheers from Greece!
Looks great and loved the video style. Very cozy shop, hope to see a lot more of it.
Thanks Luke, if I get the house then I’ll be sharing some garage build videos for sure!
that is such a sweet build, extra points for the fork.
Another awesome video Ali,I love how you make bike builds fun,I do the same when I fix friends bikes or swap frames for them. all about the fun terminology...keep up the good work :-)
I love the title of the video made me laugh so much what could go wrong a lot if Sam pilgrim build your bike LOL did someone turn the thermostat up in Scotland on Wednesday 27° in the Highland they must’ve thought they was in the Bahamas lol
I live how he always makes the joke about what the cats dragged in
Really enjoyed watching you again Ali, good to see you back!
Thank you, good to be back :)
Cracking build. Good to see you back.
Thank you!
"add some fire" that may be my new go-to when something needs torching
Just look at those sweet parts lying around (perfectly sorted btw)
9:09 love the way the hammer blows are in time with the background music here :-)
Welcome back Ali!
Ali Clarkson + Cats, how did this become even more perfect!
Sick build Ali!
Thanks!
I wish my cats would bring me parts like this!
Awesome vid, awesome build!
Makes me want to build a single speed.
Oh yeah, Im riding an on one pompino fixed gear! Love this brand!!
Nice :)
Turned out awesome!
Those forks look awesome! I’ve always wanted some with that style.
wicked man Ive had an On One inbred about 10 years love it lovely hard tail, I have a 8 speed all round get around/ Enduro bike with mine
Nice :)
Hype is definitely on point :DD
Yay Ali finally back with another bike build.
Nice fork and seatpost 👍👍
Nice! I have a on one scandal v1, such a great single track bike.
Outstanding Sir....✌️
Humorous, informative and fun. Subbed!
It’s my dream garage. Gorgeous.
Excellent edits, Ali. My only advice for press fitting would be; put the steer tube in a freezer for days, which contracts it's OD- probably slip right in.
I do actually have a freezer in the garage too!
Good job!!
sick video dude so glad your back
Cool bike, love the single-speed vibe!
Gotta Love an On One 8-)
Great build
Thank you :)
You could next time if decide to change a steerer tube on a fork is to put it in the freezer so it will shrink a tiny bit and heat the crown and it should slide together easier.
Those risk jose adapters are really good and saves your frame from scratches from the zip ties moving
Yeah, very handy
The legend is back🎉
That fork is rad!
i once read putting grease on the square tapper will allow for too much sliding when tightenning the crank on and maybe crack the aluminium square shape crank hole because you can over tighten because it slides
Really nice bike, well done 😊
Thanks Martin :)
Saw a purple bmx in the intro. Maybe a bmx video might happen? Just a thought. Always glad for the videos Ali!
That’s not mine, it’s my fiancées but keep your eyes peeled as maybe I’ll have something built sometime
Looks awesome Ali! Major envy of the garage set up, my shed has no room in it to even allow cats in, let alone swing one.
Damn right fella, use yer initiative, nicely done
Missed you Ali! What an awesome video and incredible bike :)
Thank you!
Those Middleburn cranks/chainrings are so good. I broke one of those uno chainrings and they warrantied it no problem. Been riding on the cranks for about 14 years with no issue.
Yeah, they’re legendary bits of kit!
@@Ali_Clarkson hard to get in the states. I'm lucky!
My kind of build!. All my mates have e bikes with huge travel!... I love a simple bike, just have to be super fit lol
that was dope! great storytelling too haha
Good to see you again Ali, its been to long 👍
Thanks, nice to be back!
Amazing build!!!
Cheers!
My neighbour's cat loves the smell of GT85 (who doesn't?), and always comes to say hi (or get high) when I'm working on my bike.
I remember watching that hub video too 💯
Great vid mate! I saw seth make videos about flipping bikes for profit, i think a series where you buy parts and build cool bikes to sell would be popular.
Yeah those are cool videos, I like the idea but I’m looking for a bike sponsor at the moment which would make that tricky
Cats are the best!
Very nice! I might grab some of those tyres for my 2003 DMR Switchback. I recently fitted a ridged steel bike packing fork as it was one of the few I could find with suitable geometry for replacing 130mm of travel.
They’re great gravel tyres and look cool too :)
Used to have a set of those Pace RC36s on a Rockhopper!
Edit: and the Azonic Double Walls too
Nice bits of kit!
Mate, this is next level 👌 and the bike is every mid-thirties mountain biker's dream!
Glad you like it! 😁
@@Ali_Clarkson so much so, I did a full service and rebuild on my 96 Orange Clockwork the next day 😂
That looks pretty cool!
Ali makes the best bike build videos on the whole of the internet.
The cats make the even better
Very soothing!
Looks awesome 👌🔥
Thanks :)
I've got an Inbred, black, with mech hanger. Nice frames. I recognise the name Brant Richards, him and Steve Worland wrote the Complete Book of Mountain Biking, the introduction was by Gary Fisher (1997). I've emailed with Mr Richards before, about bike frames unsurprisingly. Small world indeed.
Love it! Brings back some great & not do great memories haha
Insane build, I was hoping fixed gear, even single speed it rocks🤟🏻🤟🏻
Love it, love it, love it! 👍
Love the Miata !!
Loved the video! I’ll try to do the mtb god’s call with my old bars haha
Just make sure they’re not blocked before you go full blast 😋
This video was a good bit of fun.
Like this build.
Nice build! I did something similar with a Diamond Back hybrid frame
So dope!