1980s Colin Lewis - Vintage Road Bike Restoration / Rebuild - Cerakote Fade Paint

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Here's my restoration (or rebuild if you want to call it that too) of a 1980s Colin Lewis road bike. Colin Lewis is an ex pro racer who opened up a bike shop after his racing career. This is one of his shops bikes from sometime in the 1980's. A well equipped small frame with Reynolds 531c tubing and Shimano 105.
I decided the original paint was too rusty to pass on so opted for a Cerakote fade in pink to purple. I've replaced the Reynolds decals (original CL on order), cleaned up all the components and bought the matching 105 shifters and crankset. Everything is freshly grease on rebuild and ready to ride.

[@TheMirrorGuy]

This takes me back to an era where the quality of a bike was judged on your Reynolds Tubing number. How things have changed.

[@MonkeyShred]

Does that not still apply today?

[@TheMirrorGuy]

@@MonkeyShred not on today's steads. For starters bikes are more often made from Carbon or Titanium on your premium bikes. Steel does still have it's place, but I don't think Reynolds y features that much. I know ten years ago Dawes was still using Reynolds on the Galaxy touring bike (nice bike).

[@benc8386]

@@TheMirrorGuy Reynolds tubes are still around and are still considered premium in the world of steel frames, although as you say most frames are no longer steel these days.

[@BikeItUK]

Looks a nice ride, great work and another bike saved for many more years to enjoy. Keep up the great work all the best

[@trimmerman1]

Never had much luck with those fluted seat tubes. It just leaves space for water to get down and corrode something.

[@trimmerman1]

I am trying to find a bike repair stand. There seems to be a heck of a racket with them. I don't paying a realistic price but I am offended by the ridiculous shipping charges on all I have seen. What do you think is a good price in your hands?

[@MonkeyShred]

I'd say the same about fluted posts tbh! Well... In regards to stands. I have a very expensive bench mounted Park stand in the garage which works nicely but I also have the "cheap" Park stand for working outdoors. I hate it. The bike always acts as leverage and rotates the whole thing easily. If I'd have known that I would have gone for an off brand one.

[@michailmichailidis1649]

Great job and fabulous Frame...I have exactly the same (gazelle champion mondial) with the same shimano groupset 1055 and campagnolo dropouts. After restoration Runs smoothly like a peacock...the only difficulty is to find uniglide cassettes over 21T.

[@johns3106]

1:30. Ahhhh....remember the days when you could easily "break" your chain anywhere, and then easily reconnect it without any special links or pins?

[@s31720]

You still can?

[@johns3106]

@s31720 Not with any groupset that's 9-speed or more. Well,...you can just push the rivet back in on newer stuff, but it is not the "approved" way of reconnecting a chain, and may lead to shifting and/or chain re-breakage problems on narrow chains.

[@krispayne729]

That's cerakote finish could you clear coat over top of it that would give it a bit of a glossy finish

[@MonkeyShred]

I don't think it would adhere to the Cerakote.

[@philpowell6915]

Fabulous ❤

[@MonkeyShred]

Thanks!

[@leecollins390]

Bike looks the shizz fella, don't worry about the seat, I rather have quality and old than some mismatched new thing. Bought a Liberia bike this morning at the brocante ( french for car booter). It has a stronglight chainset and headset and a slightly tatty rolls saddle in white, I'll be using it. Bon continu..

[@MonkeyShred]

Thanks Lee. Looks like you found a quality bike there.

[@BoingBB]

There's also the point that some people have a favourite saddle, so might change it anyway.

[@garysprojects]

Looks great! Love the colors, nice work. Also I love a good turbo saddle even if it’s worn down 👍

[@MonkeyShred]

Thanks! 👍

[@fatpinarellorider]

@21:47 Don't mind me, I'm getting hypnotised by your rear cluster.😵 What is going on there? Some kind of strange optical illusion? Looks like some of those cogs are spinning backwards!

[@MonkeyShred]

Might have been the perfect mix of RPM and frame rate causing it.

[@bobwilliamson5574]

Nice job, great to hear your grunts and groans in the background.music to my ears.

[@Chris-il6yh]

Hey when you going to paint ur logo on that back brick wall would look awesome in the vid.

[@MonkeyShred]

Haha well, I don't technically have a logo atm.

[@Chris-il6yh]

@@MonkeyShred at the moment? One in the future then look forward to seeing it in a not to distant video👌

[@kevinsmith1976]

Hi What did you call the oval sprocket on the crankset? Tried to make it out but just couldn't get it. Thanks in advance and greetings from down under.

[@MonkeyShred]

Biopace?

[@Martin-mb5if]

I rode with Colin back in the day, when we used to ride for the mid devon road club. He chatted about the tour when i visited his shop, interesting guy.....Colin is sadley missed

[@MonkeyShred]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Herbybandit]

All that fluff and fur spells “Torvi Wuz Ere” 😂 I see your being a little more frugal with the thread lock 👍 The coating is lovely, do you know if the finish will take a lacquer / clear coat? As that would give you a lovely glossy finish

[@MonkeyShred]

I've researched that and most people seem to say no. I could give it a trial if I had a spare bit coated. Even powder coating struggles with a lacquer though.

[@GabrielLopez-nd5fc]

Beautiful bike 💕💕

[@thomasherlihy8670]

Awesome rebuild! Great ideas throughout for my project bike. Thanks!

[@MonkeyShred]

Glad you liked it!

[@yardsalecycles]

Awesome color and the white saddle, tape and cables really make it pop

[@MonkeyShred]

It is a pretty popping colour scheme :)

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

“Check the links in the description”... can’t see any ? Am I missing something ? Also.. the bearing cap on your front hub isn’t properly seated ! Nice build, everything came together really well.

[@MonkeyShred]

Yep! Lots of links in there!

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

@@MonkeyShred OK I see it now... didn't spot it at first as a Description because you've hidden the text down below after all the links ! Did you change the chain because of the Biopace chainrings ?

[@fatpinarellorider]

I think though, if I may say, better to have the saddle and shiftlevers level. 'Cause that's not going to be a very comfortable position to apply the brakes from the drops...

[@MonkeyShred]

Like the end? Or the beginning?

[@fatpinarellorider]

@@MonkeyShred More like at the beginning.

[@vicsimmonds]

Do you know if there are any issues with clear-coating the Cerakote? Very nice build 👍🏼

[@MonkeyShred]

Thank you. I haven't tried it but I don't thik it would adhere to it, or if it did, it might be like powder coat and be susceptible to cracking

[@bricky339]

Really nicely done, good build skills and a quality bike. 👍

[@MonkeyShred]

Thank you very much!

[@azatashirov2614]

I have the same set and the levers look exactly the same but on mine it says BL 1051, however you said it was 1050. Also I thinl 1050 is non-aero brake levers, yours obviously are aero. 1051 are pain in the ass, impossible to find rubber hoods for them

[@CBX81]

Rusty parts not being cleaned, terrible orange peel in the paint, no clear coat. D-

[@MonkeyShred]

Yeh, I did say it is Cerakote and can't be clear coated but hey. All parts were soaked in Evaporust though and any bolts I could replace, replaced. What did I miss?

[@s31720]

@@MonkeyShred You missed the sign which says "don't feed the trolls"

[@FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000]

Hi, what was the cost of the respray?

[@MonkeyShred]

Around £80 I believe but your own local prices may vary

[@brianbaldino3496]

I have a Vintage Turbo SLG in Black, close to mint condition.

[@simonwoodward438]

Really like this and interested in the new finish. I like choice of gears, I've been riding a Raleigh with a similar groupset on a club with modern bikes today and it handled it a treat. Great job as ever, keep up the good work.

[@MonkeyShred]

Thanks Simon. My first proper roadie build had the 2x8 Shimano 600 downtube shifters. They were nice to use too.

[@simonwoodward438]

@@MonkeyShred they are bomb proof, I love my modern Brifters but had zero problems keeping up with the modern stuff yesterday, just have to take advantage of every 12 of those ratios to get the best out of you. We are doing a 100 miler at the end of August so planning on using my 78 Holdsworth which has a 2x7 105 set up on the down tube shifters, should be fun especially as all the Sportives have been cancelled this year.

[@MonkeyShred]

@@simonwoodward438 Rather you than me. I've never done a century. I've done a 60 miler on road and another on mtb... the MTB one felt more like 120 miles though!

[@michaelbritton9778]

Not a bad job young man Colin Lewis ? Never seen or heard of one of these before look's quite a good machine

[@garethwilliams8930]

colin lewis had a bike shop in Paignton devon 7 miles from my house it is now closed down

[@benc8386]

Nice bike! How much does it cost to get it cerakoted and is it more durable than powder coat?

[@alphatozeta]

This is honestly so calming :) I could totally drift to sleep watching you restore a bike.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Great job, she turned out a beauty 👌🏼👍🏼

[@jeshely]

What a beauty! I wish I could have bought it from you!

[@therealkakkamakkara]

Your brake cable routing could be nicer. The front is too long. You shouldn't cover or rub against the stem and certainly not a 3ttt logo. And the rear should ideally go outside and around the front cable. This gives a more symmetric and balanced appearance. Personally I prefer to always have the brake cables cross center front below the stem - even if it means switching front/rear brake hand (depending on what side the calipers receive the cable).

[@MonkeyShred]

Not that it makes it "correct" but the cable lengths were cut from the original cables.

[@henryb.ugarte3726]

Beautiful bike!, for sale?

[@MonkeyShred]

Nope, it's long gone.

[@henryb.ugarte3726]

Thank's

[@mauricioorantes9809]

No wonder bike shops charge an arm and a leg for an “overhaul”. It’s quite a bit of work!!

[@MonkeyShred]

In some cases, yes!

[@baobui2201]

Hello! How much is that car?😀

[@Anybloke]

Very nice. I used to have a Peugeot with a similar colour scheme; dark purple up top fading down to pink. Resprayed it in Ferrari red. Torvi Fan Club members hopefully satisfied. Is she a Norwegian Forest Cat btw ?

[@MonkeyShred]

I don't actually know her breed but I have looked around and come across the Norwegian Forest cat before. She does look similar to them!

[@suruat1963]

what happened to the Head badge, and the Graphics?

[@meadows408]

That's a solid bike and good for another 50 years. It is such a feeling of satisfaction when the rear derailleur is properly indexed. It looks like a small bike, so glad it isn't my size and is too far away. The 105 parts are darn near bullet proof. Thanks for the video. 531 frames ride like a magic carpet.

[@MonkeyShred]

It is! It's a 50cm. It just about fits me with everythng maxed out but I'll be selling it on to someone it suits better.

[@JustMe-uu9rf]

Have u try to change the fork to carbon fork?

[@jamesgibson5606]

Love the fading pink and grey paint work

[@Armin_27]

Such a Beauty! 😍

[@MonkeyShred]

Thank you!! 😊

[@samphillips4925]

could you put a clear coat on? I cant see why you coulden't. I think the matt finish is eye catching. If I saw it going down the road I would do a double take.

[@MonkeyShred]

From what I understand, no. There's a potential the lacquer would end up delaminating or peeling like it sometimes does on powder coat.

[@uriebgmlm5546]

Hey you did so great good job😊 And can I know the brand of your spray cans😊

[@MonkeyShred]

It's not a spray job. It's Cerakote

[@simonediana3680]

Deda bar tape....Very good!

[@garethwilliams8930]

any news on your home hope all goes well

[@steelcrazy409]

quality

[@tfmaus]

Just beautiful

[@MonkeyShred]

Thank you! 😊

[@nicolasdelbene6865]

Linda maquina que marca es

[@garymitchell8335]

Una marca inglesa que se llama Colin Lewis. Lo importante es que el ‘frame’ es de acero Reynolds 501 y el equipo Shimano 105. Esas cosas se encuentran en muchas bicis buenas de la época.

[@garymitchell8335]

Me equivoqué el metal es 531.

[@Andy-Sas]

Very nice !👍

[@MonkeyShred]

Thank you 👍

[@MW-ud8zp]

I always wonder what's the outside pointing spike on the old style pedals for

[@rl3photo]

It's there to make it easier to flip the pedal back to get your foot in the cage, if they were fitted.

[@miker6270]

That came out awesome. I love that ceracoat. Looks better matte I think.

[@MonkeyShred]

I think I would have preferred a gloss finish here but I was very impressed with the fade they managed.

[@JohnSmith-ud4qc]

What is that special tool called and tool brand used to hold the crank axle at 2:53 in the video ?

[@MonkeyShred]

Oh that's not a special tool for that job. It's just another tool I had that fitted the amount of "spacer" I needed.

[@delmonti]

Nobby Noob Question: Whats that 'thing' you screwed into the rear dropout? (@12:08)

[@MonkeyShred]

It's just a fancy screw doo-hickey that was meant to act as a guide for when you slide the axle in.

[@paulvale2985]

Used to set the axle alignment for quick fitting of the rear wheel; you know, like in the TdF.

[@martinwilliams3365]

Nice to see a Colin Lewis branded bicycle. A British, Welsh and Devonian cycling legend.

[@BoingBB]

I can't find anyone round here who does the Cerakote coating, so I can't find out how much it costs. Some idea might be useful perhaps?

[@MonkeyShred]

As with powder coating I think the cost will vary a lot. Mine was around £70 I think

[@BoingBB]

@@MonkeyShred That doesn't sound bad at all for a two colout finish!

[@MonkeyShred]

@@BoingBB Yeh it's a good price. I have been going there for years mind and the chap there is always interested in the bikes.

[@homeelectricco]

stored for a month or 2 ? .. what's with all the rust ?

[@MonkeyShred]

I've had it for that long with the rust already in place. I don't know how many owners it's had before but it is around 35 years old.

[@johnlcq]

How much does this beauty weigh?

[@MonkeyShred]

9.8kg!

[@Sonnycheese]

Where did you get this cerakoted and roughly what price do they charge for a basic colour?

[@Sonnycheese]

Great job tho as well!

[@MonkeyShred]

It's available at my local powder coating place. Prices can vary massively where you are but for me it was around £70

[@chrisallen7956]

Really smart mate. You always get the parts looking mint. Love the crankset and pedals.👍

[@MonkeyShred]

Thanks. It was worth giving all these parts a light polish.

[@jonnostanhope-smith807]

What do you use to get rid of the rust/polish the bits with?

[@stockton350]

Ten fifty?

[@MonkeyShred]

Yes, Shimano 1050.

[@dave2402]

Enjoyed this vid and great restoration! Ps. New to your channel and I wonder if you've considered breaking this sort of project into multiple videos or editing them down as it's a fairly long piece at nearly thirty mins and I have the attention spam of a millennial. Just a thought but great stuff nevertheless!

[@vncmra]

but restoration of what? it was already good !!!

[@MonkeyShred]

Hello again Mauro. Please see your previous comment about restoration. The bike was ok before, but with a lot of little rust spots and very faded paint I wouldn't call it good.