The Perfect Pub Bike - A Cheap & Cheerful Commuter - The Parts Bin Puzzle

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  • čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
  • After years of tinkering with bikes - I've ended up qith quite a few spares. More than I really ever need. It's time to reuse some of those parts and build a nice cheap parts bin bike.
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    Frame : 1996 Raleigh Team Edition
    Fork : Raleigh 1 1/8" Threaded
    Headset :
    Handlebars : GT Al Terra 31.8mm
    Stem : GT Al Terra
    Grips : Clarks Grip Shift
    Shifters : Sachs Wavy 3 x 7
    Brake Levers : Shimano BL-M421
    Brakes : Shimano BR-M422
    Brake Pads : Clarks
    Wheels : Hubs - Unbranded
    Rims - Unbranded
    Spokes -
    Nipples -
    Tyres : Michelin 26" x 1.5"
    Seatpost : 25.4mm
    Seat Clamp :
    Saddle : GT
    Rear Derailleur : Shimano Altus RD-M310
    Front Derailleur : Shimano STX FD-MC30
    Crankset : Shimano FC-M350
    Chainring : 28 / 36 / 46
    Chainring Bolts :
    Bottom Bracket : Neco 68 x 122.5mm
    Chain : SRAM PC-830
    Cassette : SRAM PG-730 12-32T
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    Decals : Original
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Komentáře • 93

  • @sylvainguidi
    @sylvainguidi Před 21 dnem +12

    cheap bikes are satisfactory bikes to build (and enjoy)

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem

      I hope so!

    • @Koofumhead
      @Koofumhead Před 20 dny

      More than satisfactory, i think for most of us without deep pockets its the best way to go. Plus the pain of "separation"😂 is less too.

    • @jeremynorth
      @jeremynorth Před 19 dny +1

      I don't agree. While cheap bikes are worthwhile, they are horrible to work on with their cheap nasty parts, some of which seem to be made from cheese.

  • @leestimson12
    @leestimson12 Před 12 dny +1

    Nice. simple and very functional.

  • @jp93309
    @jp93309 Před 21 dnem +8

    I went a step further and ditched the front derailleur for a 1x7 config. Even simpler when you’re carrying beer and pizzas.

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem +4

      I’ve never tried to mount a pizza to my seat tube before 😉 sounds complicated.

    • @MeneerHerculePoirot
      @MeneerHerculePoirot Před 13 dny

      Yeah, 1x7-8 or 9 is my go to as well for moderate terrain, urban commuters I've converted. Lock the front der and use an Origin8 46-48t chainring. Usually it's a 14-28 7sp freewheel or 12-26 7 sp cassette. But, 1x is the way to go.

  • @tonypotter9578
    @tonypotter9578 Před 21 dnem +4

    Nice and simple always wins! 👍

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem

      Absolutely! It’s a great little beater.

  • @richardwallace133
    @richardwallace133 Před 8 dny

    I love old school ridged mtn bikes

  • @bergolli1
    @bergolli1 Před 21 dnem +5

    Great old bike with SACHS shifter.
    I only watched this to see the cat. 🙂
    Cheers from Germany

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem +3

      Thanks for watching! She made quite the appearance this time.

    • @BikeShedBoy
      @BikeShedBoy Před 20 dny

      Always for the cat 🤣

    • @jeremynorth
      @jeremynorth Před 20 dny +1

      Yes the cat is the best art of this build. Triple chain rings scream out that this is a horrible bike. I love it.

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 20 dny +2

      @@jeremynorth all the cool kids ride triple still.

    • @jeremynorth
      @jeremynorth Před 19 dny

      @@MonkeyShred You are a cool kid so perhaps.. A double I don't mind but a triple is an ugly set up and un-neccessary. However I really like your videos and your excellent collection of bikes so this isn't a big deal.

  • @iQuincyboy
    @iQuincyboy Před 19 dny +1

    Hi Mark, and thanks for yet another great video.
    To comment on your issue with the triple - i currently have a Japanese-made commuter (circa 2013) with a triple, and the stock gearing on Shimano cranks is 48-36-26, which seemed weird to me as well. Works well with an Altus front mech (some Mega Drive one, can look up the part number if it's of any use)
    Cheers!

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 14 dny

      Ah interesting! I do wonder if it was more of an issue with the front derailleur design.

  • @andyc972
    @andyc972 Před 17 dny +1

    Thanks for posting again Mark, looks a great pub bike !
    I appreciate the fact that even when you are not narrating, the combination of the pace and detail/camera work (and the odd sigh or mutter ! 😉 ) enable someone with a little knowledge, like myself, to pick up some useful tips, such as your tweaking the spokes on the front wheel ! Good luck with the sale !

  • @Anybloke
    @Anybloke Před 20 dny +1

    Very nice bike and lovely to see Torvi again. Yay !

  • @datrunnerguyuk
    @datrunnerguyuk Před 21 dnem +3

    Cheap bikes are the best bikes

  • @StereoDiscoShit
    @StereoDiscoShit Před 21 dnem +2

    Nice one! ❤ You should have swapped the concave washers vice versa on the rear V-brakes; the thinner ones should go inside in this case. This way, the levers won't be so spread outwards but will be nice and parallel instead

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem

      I’ll check that out. I didn’t even notice the arms were spread!

    • @KarlosEPM
      @KarlosEPM Před 21 dnem +1

      Unsolicited advice: in order to maximize mechanical advantage (leverage) the vertical portion of the arm (usually the lowest part which is closer to the screw) should be as close as possible to vertical when the pads contact the rim. Beyond that angle, the brake system starts losing power drastically. Most shimano, but not tektro, v-brake arms flare outwards to provide room for chunky tyres. This is normal.

  • @bobwilliamson5574
    @bobwilliamson5574 Před 16 dny +1

    Very similar to my bike except I've gone one x nine , but it does everything i need for bugger all cost 👍

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 15 dny

      Always potential for more gears on the rear on this. It already has the 8+ speed freehub 🙂

  • @kevinborovsky3558
    @kevinborovsky3558 Před 16 dny +1

    Good to see you back trust that you’re doing well.. This would have been a nice 1X also cheers 🇨🇦

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 15 dny

      Thanks. Luckily the freehub is the 8+ speed version (just currently spaced for 7 speed) so in the future the new owner(s) could always add more gears

  • @user-fo9ri5dy7b
    @user-fo9ri5dy7b Před 17 dny

    As far as a cheap bike goes this one is of good quality I made note of the altus on the back I got a pretty good buy on some tourneys add this usual I learned several things on this video got quite a bit of work to do I got an ill so I lost about 3 weeks one bike should not be hard to finish so get it done this weekend new cables etc over in the UK our family has a lease on on a townhouse or brewhouse whatever you want to call it someone stole my old triumph three-speed from the shed I wonder if it was a renter or someone else I suppose I would have to consider finding something if I went back over there shouldn't be that hard anyway I've got quite a bit of getting caught up on my work it just seems something always needs adjustments over here well thanks again I found that very entertaining

  • @tonybennett3904
    @tonybennett3904 Před 21 dnem +2

    The old bikes are the best.

  • @demonstructie
    @demonstructie Před 20 dny

    That yellow grip might have been saveable with some Dasty and a toothbrush. I'm not sure how easy it is to get in the UK but ive saved many grips and even bar tape with it. Just the basic yellow stuff in a sprayer bottle. Cheap too, as its not a bike specific thing. Definitely worth seeing if you can get your hands on it Mark!

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 20 dny +1

      Thanks for the tip. Looking at it - it was pretty worn out so it was best to replace it

  • @petermorrison680
    @petermorrison680 Před 19 dny +1

    awsome build Mark !!!!

  • @BikeShedBoy
    @BikeShedBoy Před 21 dnem +1

    Great nice simple build, mate 👍 I really like the older Raleigh non m-trax frames clean lines and simple and ride nice 👌

  • @user-sc4sp6tb2j
    @user-sc4sp6tb2j Před 21 dnem +1

    Nice to see you back Mark

  • @SmallADVentures1973
    @SmallADVentures1973 Před 21 dnem

    Nice building, clean, elegant, simple. I love it ✌️😁

  • @FrancoDX
    @FrancoDX Před 20 dny +1

    Good to see you are still at it mate 👍🏼
    I dropped out of the hobby due to knee problems so haven’t been checking bike videos much. I still get out sometimes on the Raleigh Twenty folded up in the back of my van but no serious cycling. Do miss working on bikes, really enjoyed the video, as always 😊

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 20 dny +1

      Ah sorry to hear that! What a pain. Glad to hear you’re still getting out occasionally though.

    • @FrancoDX
      @FrancoDX Před 20 dny

      Thanks mate. You’ve given me an idea to look for a retro unisex/ladies MTB, something easier to step through! 👍🏼

  • @kentjoosten8149
    @kentjoosten8149 Před 21 dnem +5

    Torvi! We missed you!

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem +2

      She’s been supervising a lot more with the weather getting warmer 🙂

  • @duringthemeanwhilst
    @duringthemeanwhilst Před 21 dnem

    nice build andso satisfying to see a parts bin build 🙂 and hi Torvey!

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem

      Got a few more to do I reckon before the spares are thinned out 😅

  • @AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw
    @AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw Před 17 dny

    I love bicycles

  • @Emz_Jhaye
    @Emz_Jhaye Před 21 dnem

    That cat!!! 😻😻😻

  • @shaungaraghty2571
    @shaungaraghty2571 Před 21 dnem

    I had sachs wavey shifters on my Cannondale since the mid 90’s. A great shifter. I’ve just done a resto mod build so only just replaced them

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem +1

      Awesome! They seem a pretty solid shifter.

  • @madisondeans5566
    @madisondeans5566 Před 21 dnem

    Perfecto Pub! 😉👌🍺dont forget to lock her up! This one would go fast!!

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem

      I don’t think this would draw too much attention but yes - always lock your bike!

  • @rossbodenmann
    @rossbodenmann Před 21 dnem

    Sick

  • @JohnPilling25
    @JohnPilling25 Před 21 dnem

    Nice job Mark👍 Simple is definitely best - I 'm just not a fan of gripshifters because every one I have had on a bike I've bought to restore has had a broken leaf spring. Thankfully NOS 7 and 8 speed trigger shifters are cheap on eBay these days .

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem

      Thanks! Yeah I think a trigger would look a little better but I had them spare and they function well. Love that you can trim the front derailleur slightly too.

  • @BranislavB-hx9zy
    @BranislavB-hx9zy Před 21 dnem

    You managed to build a nice used everyday bike on a low budget. The market's sales crisis of new bikes led me buying a new niche bike GT 29" BMX with gears and disc brakes with a 50% discount, but unfortunately in the end there will be no discount for me when upgrade parts are bought, that's how it is with most hobbies.. Greetings from Croatia

  • @Koofumhead
    @Koofumhead Před 20 dny +1

    Any chance of getting any Torvi inspired merch? Stickers maybe??

  • @KarlosEPM
    @KarlosEPM Před 21 dnem

    I've ridden with another bike frame tied with rope to my back. This is the way.

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem +1

      Just always got to hope nobody tries to be ‘funny’ and grab the frame as you’re riding by.

  • @kitbiggz6135
    @kitbiggz6135 Před 21 dnem +1

    Accumulating is easy. Getting rid of your builds is hard lol. I got 5 builds left then I'm done for a long time.

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem

      Right?! Pretty difficult to shift them unless they’re ridiculously cheap at the moment

  • @the_nondrive_side
    @the_nondrive_side Před 21 dnem

    rage quit IG again... can't sell my pub bike.. 1990 alta with Sakae Ringyo MTS-101
    you have the best process of all of the group we know.
    I tossed my CBBO Nishiki.. BB stuck and slightly messed rear triangle
    I've never had the more than 10 problem with FD but I think it's always been the smallest one.. because I have plenty of 22(32-34)44 triples and as well a 26 38 48 biopace 200gs original equipment

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 21 dnem

      Yeah the inner to middle I haven’t had problems with but I’ve definitely run in to problems with middle to outer a few times and it’s always been a 36 to 48 combo.
      Could always be the choice of front derailleur though I guess.

    • @the_nondrive_side
      @the_nondrive_side Před 21 dnem

      @MonkeyShred I wonder how seatpost angle makes these things react.. my 1990 200gs Biopace unit is glorious.. just doesn't say XTR anywhere

  • @themanintheglass2452
    @themanintheglass2452 Před 20 dny

    For your next videos could you show us more of the end result please?

  • @philiprayner
    @philiprayner Před 21 dnem

    id love to take one of your bikes off your hands but I am in Canada so exchange rate and shipping is insane

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 20 dny +1

      Yeah 😅 shipping to Canada wouldn’t be worth it at all. It would be insane.

  • @AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw
    @AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw Před 17 dny

    How do I find it on eBay

  • @GuyMrIncognito
    @GuyMrIncognito Před 21 dnem +1

    03:19 mildly disturbing

  • @renattasbolat4532
    @renattasbolat4532 Před 21 dnem

    He said "hair spray"? Why?

    • @demonstructie
      @demonstructie Před 20 dny +1

      It lubricates when sliding on the grip, and when it dries it's like a mild glue to stop the grips rotating

    • @MonkeyShred
      @MonkeyShred  Před 20 dny +1

      Thank you Demon!