Building A Unique Retro Single Speed MTB

Building A Unique Retro Single Speed MTB - What Could Go Wrong?

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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 :)
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@gyawalisushant3030 2 жыл бұрын

Early gang pin?

@deaddevilgaming8503 2 жыл бұрын

How is this posted 3 hours before the vid uploaded

@likamuuk 2 жыл бұрын

@@deaddevilgaming8503 premiere

@astermay5757 2 жыл бұрын

My last name is clarkson

@astermay5757 2 жыл бұрын

Get 23 and me so i can find out if we are related

@htimsdrahcir 2 жыл бұрын

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. 😁

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you didn’t get caught! 😂

@chris42076301 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are back. Seeing you fitting those old parts feels like we have known each other and played together since long time ago.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@dorothyclarkson772 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased you have recruited a good cat team. Tansy would be so proud!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

She would’ve hated them 😋

@Dani-El. 2 жыл бұрын

The cute thieves have good taste!

@alimantado373 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back .. you were missed !

@singlespeedbikeclub4273 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning retro build! Pleasure seeing another Single Speed Bike that is unique!

@DownhillSnail 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@EG3HC 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Appreciated the “technical” aspect of building your own forks etc. Great vid 👍🏻

@JSON1C 2 жыл бұрын

love the wood block as a headset press. or as we used to call it in my shop, the Bark Tool

@BlackBikes 2 жыл бұрын

ceiling needs more forks. dope build though, can't wait for the first ride (and the inevitable clipless tip over)!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Can never have too many ceiling forks!

@flurgerbla7609 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Such a good mishmash of neon and raw and beaten up components. Hope it rides as good too!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve not taken it out for its maiden voyage yet, I hope it rides well too 😋

@crashcrash8009 2 жыл бұрын

Looks crazy and oldsCOOL!)) Like it.

@joeldriver381 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel, yeah things worked out pretty well in the end :)

@fujiuser1968 2 жыл бұрын

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 :-)

@4RingsRetro 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo! Think I've found my new favourite channel. UK based 👍🏻 Bike tinkering 👍🏻 Wholesome nerdiness 👍🏻

@lonoreturns 2 жыл бұрын

Was really hoping that you had brazed the forks and we had a fork build video to look forward to. Hint hint.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe in the future ;)

@jonbraid2520 2 жыл бұрын

Turned out awesome!

@morgangleave8518 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build Ali...Probably my favourite era of MTBs. Always wanted an Inbred!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it :)

@badjim4323 2 жыл бұрын

man this video gas such sweet nostalgic vibes, I loved it and your commentary , cheers from Greece!

@imnotgivingmynametoamachine683 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great and loved the video style. Very cozy shop, hope to see a lot more of it.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke, if I get the house then I’ll be sharing some garage build videos for sure!

@lonoreturns 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking build. Good to see you back.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jianzhang3393 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍☺️

@ceoprihatin Жыл бұрын

Good job!!

@Magister899 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome workshop you have there! The bike came out looking soo fresh! Best of luck with the house!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@davidwashbrook9885 2 жыл бұрын

Really great to see you back online. What a cool build. Good luck going clipless!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@greengonzonz 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, please film that process 😂 💙

@lvburik 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching you again Ali, good to see you back!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, good to be back :)

@MrPhotodoc Жыл бұрын

Humorous, informative and fun. Subbed!

@ek8507 2 жыл бұрын

that is such a sweet build, extra points for the fork.

@jamiemcdonald564 2 жыл бұрын

sick video dude so glad your back

@jgurtz Жыл бұрын

Cool bike, love the single-speed vibe!

@Younghead 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Sir....✌️

@TyBraek 2 жыл бұрын

Those forks look awesome! I’ve always wanted some with that style.

@lotroadventure 2 жыл бұрын

Very soothing!

@bruhbruh3728 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I have a on one scandal v1, such a great single track bike.

@LongPeter 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Ali's back!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

I am 😁

@KEIRINSTREETS Жыл бұрын

That looks pretty cool!

@IgorDz 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you moved to the countryside!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t officially moved here yet, nothings set in stone but I’m hoping to find out this year

@IgorDz 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ali_Clarkson then I'll root for you settling there:D

@0delaisse764 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back on KZfaq ali cool retro build

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks it’s good to be back :)

@mikey7278 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mikey, glad you’re keen :)

@danjones8934 2 жыл бұрын

I wish my cats would bring me parts like this! Awesome vid, awesome build! Makes me want to build a single speed.

@beaterbikechannel2538 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just have to build a singlespeed because the parts are there. Top job

@DIA4000 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing build!!!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@GaryWoods-stunts4life 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome 👌🔥

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@GrigoryRechistov 2 жыл бұрын

👍 "Great success!" 👍 Borat approves smacking the steering tube out of the crown.

@Happy_Biker 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, love it, love it! 👍

@kichomano 2 жыл бұрын

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 !

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Great taste you have :)

@fixierya Жыл бұрын

Nice fork and seatpost 👍👍

@LongPeter 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

They’re great gravel tyres and look cool too :)

@Babybambibertie Жыл бұрын

Wow, I struggle to unscrew things, and I have 2 functioning thumbs! Those kitty cats done good getting you those parts!

@user-tv2qm6rn9q 2 жыл бұрын

It’s my dream garage. Gorgeous.

@magnumpunch 2 жыл бұрын

So dope!

@Kevin-tl4zw 2 жыл бұрын

that was dope! great storytelling too haha

@gartxotatorrasagastimartik9552 2 жыл бұрын

Insane build, I was hoping fixed gear, even single speed it rocks🤟🏻🤟🏻

@Simon-uh5bv 2 жыл бұрын

Yay Ali finally back with another bike build.

@likamuuk 2 жыл бұрын

Hype is definitely on point :DD

@Wannaridebikes 2 жыл бұрын

Like this build.

@johnykryll 2 жыл бұрын

Damn right fella, use yer initiative, nicely done

@rollinrat4850 Жыл бұрын

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!

@nicholaspetersen8579 2 жыл бұрын

That fork is rad!

@The1trueDave 2 жыл бұрын

9:09 love the way the hammer blows are in time with the background music here :-)

@superfuntoosh4456 2 жыл бұрын

Your garage awesome . It's like a cycle workshop where bikes are build.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it’s so nice to have a space!

@pirate_duck4985 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Brings back some great & not do great memories haha

@GTIMAN2010 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

That’s Alex :)

@LOW3beats 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Nice :)

@ExplosiveNotes 2 жыл бұрын

Ali, kitties, intersting bike being built -> me happy :)

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Result!

@dasanoneia4730 2 жыл бұрын

Man your bike builds are the best who would even attempt to replace a steerer tube sick

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

A desperate person that’s who 😂

@lemo_manda6076 2 жыл бұрын

Missed you Ali! What an awesome video and incredible bike :)

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@oskarstaudte 2 жыл бұрын

Sick build Ali!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@martinnordholm686 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice bike, well done 😊

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin :)

@_Val1312_ 2 жыл бұрын

The legend is back🎉

@jestaserialkilla 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Miata_dood Жыл бұрын

Love the Miata !!

@tecdesigns8183 2 жыл бұрын

Great build

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@casestudymtb 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Ali!

@dirkzeuke3215 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back Ali, and... nice old-school bike 😍

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad people are happy for my return :)

@dirkzeuke3215 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@rorybissmtb 2 жыл бұрын

I live how he always makes the joke about what the cats dragged in

@ArjanGroe 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, Im riding an on one pompino fixed gear! Love this brand!!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Nice :)

@james.d.8044 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching that hub video too 💯

@RiderBlitz1.0 2 жыл бұрын

Just look at those sweet parts lying around (perfectly sorted btw)

@ashleytombs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kiwijohn01 2 жыл бұрын

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

@planeandsimple431 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

I do actually have a freezer in the garage too!

@Ricochetmex 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! I’ll try to do the mtb god’s call with my old bars haha

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Just make sure they’re not blocked before you go full blast 😋

@thecannabiskidfortier6219 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@AKiDNAMEDLAX Жыл бұрын

"add some fire" that may be my new go-to when something needs torching

@thomashardbattle4287 2 жыл бұрын

Those risk jose adapters are really good and saves your frame from scratches from the zip ties moving

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, very handy

@fat.chance 2 жыл бұрын

damn what a sweet build!

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it :)

@raphaelnelson8805 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos :D

@BrendanMahoney 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they’re legendary bits of kit!

@BrendanMahoney 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ali_Clarkson hard to get in the states. I'm lucky!

@demented_cycles 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build! I did something similar with a Diamond Back hybrid frame

@JPLTF373 Жыл бұрын

Literal dream build!

@jamesbastille 2 жыл бұрын

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

@123456789063702 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build

@brisslebackwhiteside2688 2 жыл бұрын

nice bike👍👍

@Dani-El. 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@thingsstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Ali Clarkson + Cats, how did this become even more perfect!

@mannieactionsports2117 2 жыл бұрын

Ali makes the best bike build videos on the whole of the internet. The cats make the even better

@motov8-garage832 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build man! But holy Sheep!!!! That seat post is insanely high lol.

@Max-xl3ml 2 жыл бұрын

36 16 should work good, I run 36 17 on my 90s 26er with narrower tires and its just a hair too light, that works because it functions as my errand bike and drags a heavy trailer behind it. I've been a big fan of Vandal Metalworks for years love seeing that fork he brazed for you.

@martinp4602 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ali_Clarkson 2 жыл бұрын

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