1985 Bridgestone MB-3 All-Around Bike Build

[@ericmarth]

Hello friends, I only bounced the voiceover track to the left channel. I hope you can either endure this oversight of mine or find a way to adjust your speakers for a monophonic experience!

[@techstryker]

❤❤❤❤❤ from Bangladesh in asian countries ❤❤❤❤❤

[@billharrison4975]

'Babe, wake up, Eric has posted another bike build video'

[@ericmarth]

LOL well geeze

[@glenngatzke5688]

Eric, so fun 4 ME to see how it came together. Thanks again for the thought and care that went into this project, I hope to ride this fine bicycle for many years to come. Love ya bud.

[@ericmarth]

My boy! My dear, dear boy. The pleasure was all mine, my boy. May the bicycle serve you well in your adventures and endeavours.

[@vollewestervelt7354]

exquisite refresh your hitting it out of the park everytime you lay your hands on chrome molyi

[@ericmarth]

Namaste

[@jimlegalley6656]

Got 30 early 90's Bridgestone mtn bikes. I commute/long distance tour on them heavily loaded with jandd expedition racks and a bob yak trailer with a drag brake. Simple, extremely reliable and super easy to work on. For me, 7 speed cassettes and cold forged triple cranks and Shimano thumb shifters rule!! Never owned any bike made from pop cans, shocked in addition to having no front derailler.

[@ericmarth]

Sounds like you've got it figured out!

[@brendonoid6133]

Sitting down with my sunday morning coffee and there is a new Eric Marth video. It is going to be a good day.

[@ericmarth]

That gave me a smile and thanks for that, Brendon! I hope you enjoyed.

[@burnsoftoboggan7968]

the penultimate refresh ultimate bouquet of creativity that you are responsible for pulling off i salute you whole Heartly

[@ericmarth]

I raise a chalice in gratitutde!

[@knife1406]

bridgestone MB series make such great everyday bikes and commuters.

[@ericmarth]

Quite versatile, I agree!

[@duartesantos3535]

Hi Eric, your's and Blue Lug's build videos are my absolute favorite thing on youtube. Cheers.

[@ericmarth]

Now that's some gooood company! Thanks so much and be well.

[@TheMetabolicMadness]

Bellisima! What a lovely friend you are 😁 happy riding to all!

[@ericmarth]

Fortunately enthusiasm is sometimes contagious!

[@micahsherer7189]

Always nice to see another of your brilliant vids. Such high production value and cool builds. Really appreciate the inspiration.

[@ericmarth]

Thank you so much Micah!

[@pawel8365]

These videos are a pure joy to watch, they give me a lot of great ideas.

[@ericmarth]

I'm glad to hear it, Pawel, thanks for the kindness!

[@davidsaxby5400]

A beautiful creation and a very lucky buddy!

[@ericmarth]

Rode with him this weekend! Thanks so much.

[@DavidPulsipher]

Eric - your videos are a true joy. Thank you so much for all the work that goes into them.

[@ericmarth]

Wow, thank you David, I appreciate it! Happy to share.

[@MikeHorms]

Really digging the dedication badge 🧡

[@riskyrax]

Another solid touch. Just jazzed up my 1980’s Sakai Sasquatch so satisfying when a plan comes together !

[@ericmarth]

Oh the Sasquatch sounds sweet! Always good to turn out a nice bike

[@PaoMadrid]

As always, simple but elegant build.

[@ericmarth]

So very nice of you to say, Fidel, thank you!

[@brianreddish4874]

Looks great! I'm doing a very similar build with an 84 Raleigh Tamarack. Except the power ratchet bar end shifters since I had an extra set laying around.

[@ericmarth]

Sounds like heaven!

[@maestroivanoff3963]

your going right into the Bridgestone owners bunch hall of fame on the first ballot with your stick to it ness🌍🌎🌏🌐

[@ericmarth]

Hard not to like the old Bridgestone frames!

[@nic5958]

This looks a LOT like my 1985 rockhopper same blue with big apple schwalbes, same mks pedals. Running it with a tall stem and nitto moustache bars though. Great all round ride. You're a good friend for building up such a sick setup for a buddy!

[@ericmarth]

Sounds like a poppin' R'opper! How are the moustache bars with that rig? Thanks for stopping by.

[@Jessatron888]

Wow! Always a pleasure when you post a video. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. 🚲☕️

[@ericmarth]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@Easy_Urban_Rider]

love your videos, a form of meditation for me watching things get restored

[@ericmarth]

I love to hear it! Thanks so much :)

[@Seebema]

always lovely Eric. Had boscos on my mb5 and loved them

[@ericmarth]

It's a good combo, MB-Bosco!

[@bosanderspublictheology]

WELL that was a fantastic watch. Thank you. I can only imagine the time that it tool to film and edit on top of the actual work!! It is much appreciated and inspiring.

[@ericmarth]

I'm glad you enjoyed, Bo! Thanks for your kindness

[@backtoids]

oh YEAH this one's going in the bike building motivation playlist

[@patrickb840]

Nice build - and nice to hear some King Gizz!

[@ericmarth]

Thanks, Patrik! Went with the King Gizz/Wizz/Lizz because that album is allegedly public domain but I still got a copyright flag. Great music, all the same.

[@4stroke4string]

What a nice job! Congrats…❤

[@ericmarth]

Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it!

[@simonmckenzie2216]

Love your videos Eric, so contemplative and inspiring.

[@ericmarth]

Many thanks! I appreciate it.

[@markholter5687]

I really enjoy your bike build vids so much. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@ericmarth]

I'm happy to do it, thanks for stopping by, Mark!

[@a_bowlofsoup]

Dude yes! Love this build, love this video, only for you to end it with King Gizzard jamming from my favorite album of theirs. Legend!

[@ericmarth]

Glad to hear that, thanks!

[@MrSm1lesz]

Amazing! After a long day (or when I'm feeling absolutely shit) your build vids absolutely cheer me up. Love the work as always.

[@ericmarth]

I'm glad to hear that I can help, Douglas

[@garysprojects]

very cool ! build looking sweet, gotta love those suntour shifters! cheers

[@ericmarth]

Thanks, Gary. I've used them on a few builds, great shifters!

[@brokenspine66]

Very Rivendell Esque 👍 well done.

[@ericmarth]

Many thanks!

[@brokenspine66]

@@ericmarth The handlebar needs some partially Newbaum's wrapping too, not just for looks. I recently put some wrapping on my VO Granola Bar in addition to my Ergon's with Newbaum's cushioned cloth tape it's thicker and I love it, ever tried this?

[@matthewlewis9356]

Beautiful build well done

[@ericmarth]

Many thanks!

[@themofoburrito]

Just came across your channel. Immediate subscribe. Loved this video. I'm so looking forward to watching all these builds you have uploaded.

[@ericmarth]

Sweet! I do hope you enjoy, Julio

[@xjaybirdx309]

Rad. Always fresh and crispy

[@ericmarth]

Thanks a bunch, JayBird!

[@paktani6101]

Some quality contents you have there ❤

[@ericmarth]

Many thanks!

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Looks sweet, nice build.

[@ericmarth]

I appreciate it, Mike!

[@bobwilliamson5574]

It looks a proper job 👍.

[@ericmarth]

Thanks, Bob!

[@cattalkbmx]

Thanks for sharing, it came out really nice.

[@ericmarth]

Cheers!

[@thebigcrouton]

Another great vid! Keep 'em coming!

[@ericmarth]

Thanks much!

[@reeceholmes8546]

very nice, thanks Eric

[@ericmarth]

My pleasure, thanks Reece

[@sparkyvespa]

Eric, would you consider buying a grit blaster cabinet and a enamel paint sprayer. It would be great to see the bikes painted with the addition of lug lining and your head badges!

[@ericmarth]

Phew, that's taking things to another dimension!

[@erwinarroza5499]

I love your vids man. Keep up the good work. God bless you more!

[@ericmarth]

Thank you, Erwin, I appreciate it!

[@aarontracy5160]

Great work!!!

[@k0ba_]

I usually use hairspray putting on grips as the spray goes tacky and sticks the bar to the grips quite well ❤

[@ericmarth]

Tight!

[@vertsamers]

I would love a tutorial on how to make the dedication badge bender. Such a beautiful detail.

[@ericmarth]

Thank you John! There is a sequence of me building the jig in my MB-2 video, it starts at about 5:18.

[@vertsamers]

@@ericmarth Oh yes of course! I totally forgot. Thank you friend.

[@pedalpukus]

oh YEAH, video is in Mono, true Vintage!

[@ericmarth]

LOL hell yes

[@donusmc1]

All of that spray paint is what you call a “Craigslist rebuild”. It’s all brand new, just lost the receipts 😂 very nice job on the proper restoration.

[@ericmarth]

Many thanks!

[@whitneyb.8185]

Worth pointing out those levers are T4000 Alivio, not XT. I wouldn’t normally parts snob about them. But I have that exact pair sitting in my spares bin now. Because the right one developed a weird sticky scrape that started driving me mad. I upgraded them to the actually XT pair. I paid way too much for my set because I wanted all shiny instead of the black bodied version Riv had in stock at the time. I also got the shiny DXR levers from Riv. They’ve been exceptional.

[@ericmarth]

Thanks, Whitney! I had a feeling I'd messed that up but didn't look hard enough at my purchase order records. Sounds like you're well acquainted with all form of Shimano levers :)

[@rastislavstanik]

I love the LX - BL-M601 levers :)

[@divineinpurple9058]

I'd love to see in detail how you do the twine finish, I'd love to try that on a project bike!

[@ericmarth]

There's a Rivendell video here on KZbin about wrapping the bars and finishing with twine, look for it!

[@BackpackingVideos]

Great video! I have an MB-2 and I'm doing a similar build. Any idea which freewheels are compatible with my bike?

[@gustochantilly]

Beauty rims 😊

[@ericmarth]

Gold anodizing for all

[@TheRickurb]

Lucky Glen! Can I be your buddy?

[@ericmarth]

Hell yeah, Rick!

[@sparkyvespa]

Hi Eric, great build as always. With the head badge have you thought about using a sticker design on the brass and then acid etching making the design stand proud of the badge?

[@ericmarth]

Thank you! Nope, haven't thought about acid etching. Could be cool for an intricate design or illustration on brass.

[@TheRickurb]

Great build Eric, I’m inspired! Did you have room for fenders with those 60’s?

[@ericmarth]

Thanks Rick! I'm not sure, actually. The bike is off with my friend and I can't remember the clearance. We did have chain rub in the low/low. That could be solved with smaller tires and that might occasion fender room.

[@Vitusvonatzinger]

The only thing I would have done differently is strip that black paint off the fork and high polish it. Sick build.

[@ericmarth]

That's a great idea and I wish I had done just that!

[@Vitusvonatzinger]

@@ericmarth you can do it. I beereeve in yew.

[@AlexKeilty]

Love your videos bud, how can I find a pair of those Suntour power thumb shifters you like to use?

[@ericmarth]

Thanks, Alex! A local bike co-op is a great place to look, if you have one. Otherwise there's eBay, Pink Bike and some other small shops that list used parts online. The price has been pretty high lately but if you're patient you can get a set for less than $50.

[@AlexKeilty]

@@ericmarth Thanks bud - cant wait to see the next video

[@eggplant9277]

was that several seconds of kikagaku moyo? nice

[@ericmarth]

There's a little section with some radio noise from Neu and maybe another with something from Ege Bamyasi but nothing from Kikagaku Moyo. The end sequence is King Gizz and the Wiz Liz

[@eggplant9277]

@@ericmarth looks like i'll be listening to ege bamyasi

[@ericmarth]

@@eggplant9277 Enjoy!

[@TechnicallyMac]

plz make more videos

[@ericmarth]

Okay, then

[@TechnicallyMac]

@@ericmarth seriously, they're a joy to watch!

[@ajg52100]

Where'd the mixte vid go?

[@aq7705]

nice

[@ericmarth]

Thanks mate!

[@Metal-Possum]

I use Shimano EM shifters on one of my bikes, they're much nicer than the matching EM brake levers, which are plastic with very thin bits of steel pressed into them for styling. You won't even find a picture of EM levers because they're that bad. The shifters are perfectly adequate though, so adequate in fact that Sunrace copied them in more recent years. I'm surprised yours make a ratcheting sound, mine most certainly don't.

[@ericmarth]

Sorry to hear about those levers. I saved the EM shifters. A nice pair of Power Thumb Shifters are just awesome.

[@kristiangoetz5173]

u rock

[@ericmarth]

You! Rock! And thanks

[@waldorfvonmuppet7399]

@@ericmarthI hope you are well?! Do you make a YT sabatical or is there a fantastic and hilarious timeconsuming project on the way? I hope so😅👍🥳🍻

[@rondalelouis-ik6vy]

Did you have any problems with the tires because I have the grey mb3 and debating on getting the tire size 2.35

[@ericmarth]

Yeah, actually have some chain rub on the tires in the low/low! The tires are Schwalbe Fat Franks, 26x2.35. They clear the frame fine, it's the chain line that's the problem. It would prob resolve with a smaller tire like a 2.15.

[@oreocarlton3343]

Overpayed? Bro, you scored!

[@ericmarth]

After the heartache of trying to track down a replacement fork and the frustration of discovering condition overall in slow motion... I'm afraid I can't be persuaded!

[@oreocarlton3343]

@@ericmarth nonsense, Bridgestone in any condition at that price is a find, be happy!

[@cosinus_square]

I'm running the same handlebars and stem and can't stop them from slipping, what's the secret?

[@ericmarth]

Hmm, not sure! I haven't had any trouble. Did you grease the clamp bolt? Bolts without grease don't hold torque.

[@promisesofconfetti6399]

i eric this is a documentary on cycling by a god of touring in french that might be of interest 'ncroyable périple à vélo au Tadjikistan avec l’aventurier Claude Marthaler''

[@ericmarth]

Thanks so much for the recommendation!

[@garagemslzv8465]

Tops

[@ericmarth]

Thanks a bunch!

[@sparkyvespa]

New bike build video coming soon?

[@ericmarth]

I picked up a frame back in October and I'm slowly getting parts together!

[@sparkyvespa]

Excellent Eric, can’t wait. I have been trying to slowly build up all the exact components again for my triple XT touring bike as they’re getting hard to find now every thing seems to be going electronic. Looking forward to your next video! Cheers for the reply. Take care.

[@oreocarlton3343]

Dont throw away that beautiful oem fork, they are fixable if you find the right framebuilder

[@ericmarth]

Namaste

[@TheRedSweater]

I was like, "No way this guy hits that chain stay guard with the twin". And then he totally hit it up with twine. Is it weird that twine gave me a rush?

[@ericmarth]

Hmm, maybe that would register as weird to some but not here!

[@larrgemarrge]

GIZZZZZZ

[@ericmarth]

WIZZZZZ LIZZZZZ

[@mikes3725]

what is the length of stem

[@ericmarth]

Want to say it's a 12cm.

[@waldorfvonmuppet7399]

Hi Eric, pls make a new vid, even a short one, some jazz and autum nature, stuff like All the best from Germany 🍻

[@alexvldz7]

Where do you get your hats?

[@ericmarth]

Hi Alexander. The blue hat in this video is from Team Dream, it's a packable nylon cap.

[@mattcrane]

You have really good hair, stop wearing dad hats.

[@djkenny1202]

What tires?

[@ericmarth]

Ah, these are Schwalbe Fat Franks, 26 x 2.35

[@djkenny1202]

@@ericmarth I like them well. On my Big Dummy. Have you trued Rene H?

[@freddybip4145]

I am selling an entirely original BRIDGESTONE MB3 26" size S mountain bike.

[@NigelSequeira]

first

[@ericmarth]

And hopefully not last!

[@BenitoAndito]

Take it down and re-upload with mono-mixed audio before it gets too many views. Your voice is 90% on the left speaker.

[@ericmarth]

Aw, nuts, I uploaded with the voice over only in one channel! I'm going to let it ride and hope the community can endure. And hope those with a bit of grit can finesse those accessibility settings for a monophonic experience!

[@naughtiusmaximus1811]

LMAO I thought this was ASMR or something. Gotta get my working pair of earbuds.