Monolith Bicycle, Part 1
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2017
- This is an overview of the design and construction of the revolutionary Monolith bicycle, showing how the monocoque frame components were fabricated.
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I love how you completely demystify these things and make them accessible for anyone willing to put in the practice. Thank you!
Luis - thank you so much!
As both a hot-rodder and a custom bike/MTB rider and builder I really dig the combination of Covell and revolutionary cycle design. I remember this particular bike from back in the day. It was way ahead of the full suspension MTB revolution and the only thing close at the time was Mountain Cycles' San Andreas bike.
Thanks for this vid Ron. Amazing craftsmanship as always!
Martin - thank you so much! It sounds like you and I have very similar interests.
@@RonCovell Absolutely! Been following your articles in publications such as Street Rodder magazine for many years and your work has always been an inspiration.
The wonders of the internet: Being able to say "thanks" to a legend from the other side of the world! :)
Hey, it's my pleasure to meet you!
Wow Ron really great! It makes so much sense watching it but never imagined aluminum could be formed like that. Looking forward to the next one.
Steve - thank you so much for 'chiming-in'. I am an avid fan of your CZcams channel, and you have done a brilliant job of showing your process of every step involved in building bike frames. I love your style of making videos, too!
I worked at Cambria bikes back in the day, and I remember when we got this frame. So far ahead of its time. This thing was artwork. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you remember back to when this was a new design! There has been a lot of great development in the world of bicycles since those days, but I'm still proud to have worked on that project!
@@RonCovellSir, I remember unpacking that frame with the awe of a 6 year old on Christmas day.
I embellish the tale when I tell it, and say it's the first box I opened there.
The bike is how I found your content. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
CZcams at it's best.
Awesome work Ron, now many many more vids please.
Darren - thank you very much! I hope to have the Monolith Bicycle Part 2 video up soon!
Very nice! Thanks for sharing that! Your channel was one of my very first subscriptions.
Thank you so much for subscribing, and for commenting!
I remember reading about this bike in Mountain Bike Action years ago. This looks like a pretty easy way to make some pretty complicated parts. Thanks Ron.
Yes, the 'Hammerforming' process is not widely known.
This bike is really old from long before CZcams & HD cameras, shitn prolly long before the internet too!! Guessing you remade one for the purposes of the video - Dedication!!!
The first bikes of this style were made just over 20 years ago. CZcams hadn't been invented, but the internet had.
I noticed that my bicycle videos had become extremely popular, so I 'dusted off' an old design to make more videos on this subject.
I've never seen another video on CZcams about making monocoque sections by hand, and it's something many people can do with just a little tooling.
@@RonCovell Respect Ron - lovely work and easy to see you´re a master!
Amazing work as usual! Thank you for sharing with us all!
Bob - I'm so glad you enjoy it!
Glad to see you back Ron!
Stylac - thanks, and look for Part 2!
That's informative. I knew someone who started a bike company with an early design like that one. Man have we come a long way since then. Thanks. I have a new technique in my arsenal now. I may use it for something like a lamp or a table, which I'm working on now.
G Kuijian - Thanks for commenting. I'll be interested in seeing your new technique!
Thank you for making these videos ! I enjoyed watching the Monocoque forming process and the layout explanations accompanied with.
Subscribed :)
Tapioca,
Thank you for subscribing. I plan to post the second video on the frame in a few weeks.
Love your videos Ron. You're a true craftsmen.
EMcL88 - Thank you so much!
Great video as always Ron!
Thank you for being one of the very first to comment!
Great quality and pace, awesome content, thats instant sub right here
Thanks so much! More to come.
Thanks for sharing these videos with us; They are all super interesting and fun to watch.
Mahdi - Hey, you are the first to comment on my brand-new video. I'm very glad you enjoyed it. Part 2 will be uploaded in a few weeks.
Cheers Ron, looking forward to the part two!
Great video, I love how easy aluminum forms over a wooden buck, makes me want to do an aluminum body panel conversion form my old Alfa
Yes, aluminum is a dream to work with!
This is awesome! Thank you for the informational videos. Now only if I had you talent : )
Alex - I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The only way to get good at something is to do it - a LOT!
2:33 lol nice sound. Loved the video!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Looks nice ron, i like the video!
I'm glad you like it! I plan to upload Part 2 in a few weeks.
love your channel :)
Thank you so much!
Ron Covell is honored also in Ukraine. I learned a lot from your experience. Thank you! With respect, Mike )
Mike, thank you so much! I have not visited Ukraine yet. Maybe I can come to visit some day.
Very interesting and useful video indeed. This way to shape the metal it has been of inspiration. Fantastico. Saluti.
Yes, the hammerforming process is pretty easy, and it allows you to make some beautiful parts!
Great video. That very frame was hanging in the showroom at ABS in the late "90s: I used to marvel at it's exquisite design every time I visited the shop.
I was fortunate that they still have the frame in storage, and were able to let me borrow it for my re-creation of the project.
Would you have any idea how many of these were ever made?
I have a photo showing about a dozen frames painted, and ready for assembly in the designer's shop, and I believe I fabricated two prototypes, so there were at least 14 made.
Much more rare than a Ferrari GTO (which also had some rather lovely aluminum fabrication). Really enjoying the videos. Thanks
Boy - that really puts it into perspective - the GTO's are worth millions! I'm working on the final video for the series, and hope to upload it in a few weeks. Hope you enjoy it!
Отличная работа!
MrVoland -
Спасибо!
stunning ,,,,as usual
Thank you, Tom!
i love the fact you not only show your design genius , but show the amazing practical side too ,,,, often when im fabricating or repairing metal work , i ask my self ,,,, what would Ron do here ,,, and thats the direction i aim for
Tom - I hope that approach works well for you!
Hey Ron, I still have my Monolith that I built. It's complete and ready to ride if you want to use it in any upcoming video. I'm in San Jose. Thanks Kirk
Kirk - Thanks so much! I'd like to talk with you about that. Can you send an email to:
covell@cruzio.com
great video ron, thank you for sharing. you mention using a wooden mallet, did you round the face to some degree or leave just flat? besides 6061 what other alloy would you consider? i`ll be waiting for the next parts of the build. pete
Yes, I did round the face of the mallet, and on the concave portion, a square-cornered mallet face would have left marks. Since this frame has to be welded and heat-treated to gain its maximum strength, 6061 alloy is definitely the best. There are stronger alloys, but they can't be welded.
first, great job, i loved it, but how thick is the aluminum you used?
.062-inches, or 1.6mm
How does that front fork work?
There is a shock built into the top part of the fork, right in front of the steering tube. The fork works quite well!
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Здорово, молодец.
Спасибо!
that was a Expensive bike in the Day .
Where is Spencer Owang TODAY ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Joni English - Spencer is specializing in designing and manufacturing parts for racing motorcycles these days.
thats amazing.
i had a manitou 4 fork with lots of cnc machining , also have the alpinestars al-mega elevated chainstay bike with nice tig welds
its amazing how the bikes have evolved from tig welding titanium and aluminium to carbon epoxies and 27.5 and 29È wheels and disc brakes , search my video i got a local guy to weld back the aluminum deck of my lawnboy mower, also got the guy to repair my alpinstars al-0mega bike the tab broke off
Can you give me the link to your video?