The Perfect Pub Bike - A Cheap & Cheerful Commuter

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

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Ай бұрын

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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Bike Spec & Product Links
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
Pedals :
Bottle Cage :
Decals : Original
Paint : Original
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Пікірлер: 91

@sylvainguidi Ай бұрын

cheap bikes are satisfactory bikes to build (and enjoy)

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

I hope so!

@Koofumhead Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@jp93309 Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

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

@MeneerHerculePoirot Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Nice and simple always wins! 👍

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Absolutely! It’s a great little beater.

@richardwallace133 26 күн бұрын

I love old school ridged mtn bikes

@MonkeyShred 25 күн бұрын

You can always rely on them.

@bergolli1 Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

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

@BikeShedBoy Ай бұрын

Always for the cat 🤣

@jeremynorth Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

@@jeremynorth all the cool kids ride triple still.

@jeremynorth Ай бұрын

@@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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@andyc972 Ай бұрын

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 !

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Cheers Andy!

@Anybloke Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

She’s the star.

@leestimson12 Ай бұрын

Nice. simple and very functional.

@MonkeyShred 25 күн бұрын

Defo!

@petermorrison680 Ай бұрын

awsome build Mark !!!!

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@datrunnerguyuk Ай бұрын

Cheap bikes are the best bikes

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Definitely!

@SmallADVentures1973 Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kevinborovsky3558 Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

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

@bobwilliamson5574 Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

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

@BikeShedBoy Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Cheers bud!

@user-fo9ri5dy7b Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@user-sc4sp6tb2j Ай бұрын

Nice to see you back Mark

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@StereoDiscoShit Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@KarlosEPM Ай бұрын

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.

@duringthemeanwhilst Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

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

@Emz_Jhaye Ай бұрын

That cat!!! 😻😻😻

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

She’s a cutie.

@shaungaraghty2571 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Awesome! They seem a pretty solid shifter.

@kentjoosten8149 Ай бұрын

Torvi! We missed you!

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

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

@madisondeans5566 Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

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

@AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw Ай бұрын

I love bicycles

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Me too

@demonstructie Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@rossbodenmann Ай бұрын

Sick

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Thanks.

@FrancoDX Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@FrancoDX Ай бұрын

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

@JohnPilling25 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

Thanks. That was the aim 🙂

@Koofumhead Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

😂 Good idea.

@KarlosEPM Ай бұрын

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

@MonkeyShred Ай бұрын

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

@kitbiggz6135 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@the_nondrive_side Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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