RIVENDELL All-Rounder ✨ BIKE CHECK! with bonus Headset Overhaul and Head Tube Facing

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RIVENDELL All-Rounder ✨ BIKE CHECK! with bonus Headset Overhaul and Head Tube Facing

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11 ай бұрын

One of my all time favorite bikes of all time! My 1996 (I think) Rivendell All-Rounder has been my touring bike of choice for the past few years. It's a very special bike made of Reynolds 753 Tubing at the Waterford Precision Cycles factory in Waterford, WI. Originally it was designed as the next iteration of the infamous cult classic Bridgestone XO-1 as a 26" Road Bike, or basically the first "Gravel Bike" ever produced. I've built this bike up with some of my all time favorite bicycle components over the years. Hyper practical 3x8 Shimano XT drivetrain with bar end shifters. Fancy XTR hubs, Rene Herse tires, Nitto stem and bars, etc. etc. etc. The Chris King headset was binding on me and I've never taken it apart enough to really learn why. A friend was telling me the head tube has to be just exactly perfect to accomdate the tight machine tolerances used by King, so I jumped at the chance to get out my facing tool and headset press and see what's up. What I discovered made me sick! Be sure to stick around for a "Bike Check" where I follow the camera around to point out all the cool features of this one-of-a-kind All-Rounder as I get it ready for an adventure in The Black Hills of South Dakota!

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@starlastly8963 9 ай бұрын

that bike is the best one in your shed by a landslide but your shop apron is even better RIVEndell your a superstar

@tusconcactus7119 9 ай бұрын

solid gold the most valuable in wisconsinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

@berrywithtenfeet2869 6 ай бұрын

worth its weight in Gold🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@cosinus_square 11 ай бұрын

A Waterford, a handbuilt bike and a Rivendell. Great taste, mate.

@charleslathe4598 10 ай бұрын

Chris King sells the seals, snap rings, and even the grease they like so you can re-grease the bearings; which is a maintenance action for their headsets.

@_MrSnrub 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous bike. I'm super jealous. The Green Frameset with the tan sidewall Rene Herse and the silver accents are just gorgeous. Very well thought out and just a fabulous. The best bikes in the USA are built in Wisconsin. This bike screams class.

@thenavigator5870 11 ай бұрын

Love your Videos man keep it up! Just one tip from a professional bike mechanic- never ever turn the Reamer in the other direction! Always turn in cutting direction even when pulling out. Otherwise it will not last long and you got to replace a pretty expensive tool sooner than needed. When cutting threads you can turn the tool in the other direction but not when reaming. I hate to post such things but it hurts to see that^^ and i know how expensive those tools can be.. Anyway nice Ride- greetinsg from Austria! :)

@bkefrmr 11 ай бұрын

Oh! I appreciate the tip! Thanks!

@newbieuserguy6899 6 ай бұрын

I was taught the same in 1990. Even when ‘retreating’, spin the same direction as when advancing into the cut. We always used a thicker, oily lube. I prefer to use the compressed air to frequently remove all shavings. Facing head tubes and bottom bracket shells is slightly scary but very satisfying.😊

@billcaveny9495 2 ай бұрын

Hi. I enjoy your videos very much. Just a word, from an old guy, regarding 26 inch wheels on road bikes. I believe that Tony Oliver started this trend in his book “Touring Bikes”. His rationale was that anywhere in the world you’d be able to source a mountain bike tyre. 700c or 27” may be harder to find….Regards from the UK…..👍

@goosedcreativity12 9 ай бұрын

instant subscription Waterford has just been shuttered which makes the bike even more valuable

@broodacres7135 9 ай бұрын

loving your down to earthiness💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

@matthewk2725 9 ай бұрын

Right on man! I have been thoroughly enjoying your content, You are a breath of fresh air compared to most other bike channels I've seen. Love your no nonsense down to earth vibes. Thanks for sharing 🤙

@curtwarner4789 9 ай бұрын

I think you're making good, relevant content, and your demeanor is excellent. I hope your channel grows and grows. I'd say this non-publicly if I could -- beware of turning your facing and reaming cutters counter clockwise; unlike taps and dyes, they only want to work clockwise in the cutting direction. They will dull a lot faster if they are turned the opposite direction. Just looking out for a brother -- you can verify this easily. Cheers!

@bkefrmr 9 ай бұрын

Yes! This was pointed out to me before. Lesson learned. Thanks!

@sveablu 11 ай бұрын

That's a cool bike! I'd be proud to own it.

@jeffhildreth9244 9 ай бұрын

Cool bike, excellent video. I have a 2011 Rivendell Hunqapillar "speced" out and bought new. My wife has a custom built Cheviot. Rivendell makes great bikes, excellent shop.

@aintnobodygottime4dat 11 ай бұрын

That was an enjoyable Sunday afternoons viewing😀👍🏻

@ovash1 4 ай бұрын

Binge watching this channel, and then I find a Rivendell video. Really loving the content on this channel. Thanks so much for taking the trouble to film all of this for us, keep up the great work.

@jaspervanestelfeen2173 4 ай бұрын

Excellent episode with an impressive bike. I’m jealous. I’m also a fan of Paul‘s components brakes and the engineering ideas to make adjustments easier and simple. The rusty fork stem was a real surprise especially for such an expensive custom hand build frame. One wouldn’t expect someone would forget to apply at least a thin layers of grease before assembly.

@Kelekona_808 9 ай бұрын

The ride videos turn out great with the action cam. Also handy for the POV when working on bikes.

@irondistance4313 4 ай бұрын

Cool AF. I just made and offer on a classic Japanese steel touring bike wish me luck thanks again

@markschneider3915 9 ай бұрын

Those old "All Rounders" are very cool. Grant still makes interesting bikes, and seems to be doing very well., unlike some of the main stream brands. I have an old Chris King on an old Bontrager that's always been pretty bound up., yikes, I better tear into it!. I would have chucked the old headset, and now you GOTTA pull the bottom bracket and get some Frame Saver in there.

@glen3509 3 ай бұрын

I bought a Chris King Royal Navy blue 7075 aluminum headset back in 2011. I don't think it's been greased since; if it has, it's only been once. I paid 💰250.00🍁 tax plus lab. No issues 🤘🤘

@badrock1969 10 ай бұрын

That's a marvelous bike and a mic-drop display of some of the finest bike parts! I'd be showing that thing off every chance I got. There's "bike people" that know and have a pretty good idea of what you've got going on there- and then there's "bike dorks" that *understand* what you've got going on there. Not just "a nice bike with nice parts," but a 753/531 Waterford built Rivendell All-Rounder with a "game over" build. Personally, I don't think you made enough of how special everything is- yeah- you've got Paul touring cantis- But they're Paul touring cantis with green anodized adjustment heads. And green anodized "extra fancy" Moon Unit cable yokes. Best of luck on the tour! I appreciate what you've done with the headset adjustment video, the tour of the bike and the great ideas of what to shoot for in other builds!!!

@bkefrmr 10 ай бұрын

Wait until you see my next build! 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

@SeanKeesler 11 ай бұрын

That's a nice tip for carrying dry bags up front

@vitoonto 11 ай бұрын

Really cool bike! Glad to see it get a spruce up for your adventure! Have a great trip!!

@aq7705 6 ай бұрын

"unacceptable" was exactly the word that came to my mind when I saw that rust. Just don't look at my bike LOL

@sammcclanahan3291 6 ай бұрын

The cobbler’s children have no shoes!

@paulmcknight4137 7 ай бұрын

Nice bike, ahead of it's time!

@valiantabello 10 ай бұрын

Lovely build

@CanyonWanderer 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful bike and video. That headset improved a 100%!, great tips along the way, curious about the ride

@curtwarner4789 9 ай бұрын

You’re awesome. Keep it going, and all good fortune to you!

@cajonosaurus 6 ай бұрын

She,s a beast my friend u must be very proud, good work!!!!!.

@dablyputs 4 ай бұрын

This is my favorite Rivendell model.

@pentiuman 7 ай бұрын

It's the giraffe bike!

@schrodingerthecat 9 ай бұрын

Gorgeous bike!

@wileycoyote9201 8 ай бұрын

Really super cool ride!!!!

@tblakemusic 8 ай бұрын

really dig the bike check, would love to see your personal collection!

@alekarkin2510 11 ай бұрын

Still my favourite of all your bikes A+

@miatomi 9 ай бұрын

Instant subscription.

@aq7705 6 ай бұрын

lovely bike, but needs brown leather grip tape. looking forward to mickelson trail.

@michaelduy9055 9 ай бұрын

Very nice bike!

@user-yu6px4xp1u 7 ай бұрын

Love those mudguards...

@MegaMilesteg 9 ай бұрын

Cool bike, great video!

@darrellbarton5761 3 ай бұрын

Like your video good job on them

@wyattfrance1209 8 ай бұрын

Damn you should post some separate pics of the build!

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

I’m going to make individual videos of my personal bike fleet very soon.

@kenlang6672 11 ай бұрын

Them violin straps!

@bkefrmr 11 ай бұрын

Oh yes. Totally

@DevoteeCT 10 ай бұрын

Voile like foil, voila is voila.

@knife1406 6 ай бұрын

you fool! cake that stem in grease! You're not gonna change it for another 20 years! just kiddin, nice bike

@sergiografbike 10 ай бұрын

Amazing bike! Regards from Brasil!

@bkefrmr 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@CandidZulu 8 ай бұрын

If I were you I'd take that citrus degreaser and throw it in the trash! Re those linear pull V brake levers? Do you get good breaking with the decaleur messing up the straddle wire geometry?

@garryhaines3066 5 ай бұрын

Wonder why you cleaned and greased the HT then shave ends off HT so shards of metal can go down HT and mix with grease. Nice to see older style bikes though.

@nmqub 7 ай бұрын

Danke!

@leonarddaneman810 22 күн бұрын

Especially when you have pitting and can't remove all the rust, a RUST NEUTRALIZER like Loctite EXTEND converts remaining rust molecules to a hard, inert material.

@Kyleridesbikess 9 ай бұрын

Curious is what the rear triangle tubing is ?

@xBarrelxRollx 11 ай бұрын

Hot Damn that's a great lookin' bike! Absolutely DREAMY 😍 That front luggage mount bodge looks intriguing, how safe would you rate it? If I tried to copy it do I need to befriend a good dentist first?

@bkefrmr 11 ай бұрын

Not sure what you’re asking here. “Bodge”? Do you mean the decaleur (bracket that holds the bag)? This one is from Velo Orange. There are many variations on this through history.

@xBarrelxRollx 11 ай бұрын

@@bkefrmr Sorry, I meant the Problem Solvers thingies you show in 46:30 in the video!

@bkefrmr 11 ай бұрын

@@xBarrelxRollx Yeah. They survived a 7 day tour with some pretty gnarly mixed terrain. They don't carry much weight.

@andrewtran694 8 ай бұрын

sweet build what a cool ride :) ! do the top Problem Solvers bow tie strap anchors + rack struts bend a lot when attaching dry bags tho??

@bkefrmr 8 ай бұрын

Nope!

@bornagainbc 10 ай бұрын

Holy rust bucket! 😬😬😬 Glad you found it before it got worse.

@ironray123 9 ай бұрын

That headset is either a Chris Creek or a Cane King, but definitely NOT a Chris Kringle.

@sprocketandwheel 7 ай бұрын

Hey Bike Farmer...yes those are expensive tools but saddly you are damaging the head tube facing tool..you should never turn it backwards..my most prized possession is a full Campagnolo tool kit..

@bkefrmr 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been notified. Won’t do It again!

@carlosbailleres8701 9 ай бұрын

What size frame is it? Seems like a 56cm or 58cm. . .

@ujujuju8845 11 ай бұрын

voile! i thought myself that it must be the correct way to pronounce that... surprised that i have only come across one person (you) on the internet so far, that has pronounced it correctly. haha

@bkefrmr 11 ай бұрын

Just like you, I’m always right!

@andybaker2944 9 ай бұрын

What fenders are those?

@TheGameBoy56 11 ай бұрын

This is out standing video Pitting in meatal is fine just becare full how far it gose hate see it snap On racing go kart clutch they purposely put notches in them so when u put light coat of great it sits know in valley and as gets usssed and hot grease will pub the bushing

@ironray123 9 ай бұрын

You're from Wischeesecin? Or Cheese-wizz-cin......whichever you prefer.

@rodneyhanson9884 9 ай бұрын

I didn’t watch all this video yet but my guess is you were fixing a non existent problem with the cutter, and the stiffness could and should have been avoided by using some oil as routine maintenance. If the high quality headset is so accurately made that it requires extra precision facing to avoid binding then perhaps it’s TOO precisely made?

@rodneyhanson9884 9 ай бұрын

Noticed that its sealed bearings so not so easy to just oil as I thought, not a good idea in my opinion, but probably good for a few years from new