A-Team State Klunker Dream Bike Build

[@aaronbehindbars]

I love it when a build comes together!

[@hardtailparty]

Comment of the day

[@petersmedley459]

I pity the fool who tries to make this not right!

[@kcambra]

Well played

[@michaelhughes3302]

@@kcambra Well, Old shovel is the face of bicycle restoration.

[@northropblackmore2753]

@@kcambra no Bhs

[@nicholkid]

Just to let you know, your channel inspired me to build up a bike for the first time. I got an old walmart bike and made a point to fully tear it down and then build it back up with newer parts and a 1x. I learned sooo much. I'm grateful for your videos and am always excited when you upload a new one. Cheers!

[@SoukaDeezNutz]

Is the frame holding up? I might consider doing this myself soon if Wal-Mart bikes can handle klunking.

[@eternal789]

Only criticism is that you didn’t use a gold chain. B. A. Baracus pities you.

[@v0lkai]

100% correct.

[@JoeLopez]

Great idea!

[@bartmolendijk4628]

Hihi😊 correct!

[@davidweller1583]

Indeed. Gold chain would be great. But he did put the “Face” with the RaceFace cranks. 😅

[@hardtailparty]

perfect theme for a klunker. It turned out so good. That Sturmey Archer hub is so rad.

[@janfrancis2583]

What an awesome build, probably my favourite so far. Love 2 speed internal gears, brilliant for the winter here in Sweden. I had a similar hub on an old swedish bike, gave the bike away to an eritrean family that had just moved to Sweden so one of their sons could ride to school. I kind of regretted it a bit as the bike I replaced it with, a 90's mountain bike, had derailleur gears of course and they kept freezing up in the winter. Nothing got at the internal gears. That bike is now a single speed and a lot more fun for it, as it is meant for just round town.

[@JoseMartinez-rp4yh]

You just keep raising the bar each time....!!! Left me speechless..

[@TheHavnmonkey]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! I just received my Klunker 2 weeks ago and was looking to put a 2sp hub on it!!!! Current build so far: swapped out tires for Surly Extraterrestrial 2.5", added a Wolf Tooth Components water bottle cage adapter to drop the cage so I can fit my coozy cage, added a Pelago Commuter front rack (small)... Gonna ride it like that for a bit then add the S2C hub!

[@oldshovel]

Sounds awesome

[@dwest200]

I have the exact same bike and love it. You’ve inspired me to lace up the SRAM 2-speed automatic w/coaster brake (discontinued) I bought about ten years ago. I’ll put that in the original rim. Use is for city/light trail. Installed an Ibera rack on it and made my own panniers from waxed canvas grocery bags and a Vicinta pannier hardware kit. Makes grocery getting very simple and inexpensive. I’m old so I got the Brooks B67 sprung seat a few years ago🙂. Fat Maxxis Hookworm tires and that saddle make it ride smooth and fast around town. Just enough tread for the light trails here in the high desert of Colorado. Your channel is super! Best part is no talking ‘til the end! Waaay better! And yes, I subscribed👍

[@jackfarrell1369]

I just wanted to let you know I bought one of these bikes because of you and I don’t regret one bit of it. Klunkers are one of the things you just can’t compare anything to the feeling of just throwing the bike around the moment you hit a bump is incomparable.

[@brianmesarosh1266]

My favorite build so far!!

[@oldshovel]

Dido. I love this bike and am just waiting for the snow to melt on my local trails to ride it again. So fun.

[@jp93309]

Awesome build! I’ve been using bmx bars a lot on my builds too. Not only do they look cool but they give enough extra rise without looking like a beach cruiser.

[@newttella1043]

Love this rebuild! The parts, paint scheme, the ride at the end. I would've kept the bottle opener tho.

[@MegaBarky]

Beer bottles don't fit under opener

[@RoncoGarage]

Because of you I am at my 9th bike, I don't have any space left for any other...but maaaaaaaaaybe I still have enough space for one of this! It's absolutely amazing 🤩🤩

[@indianadave8881]

I got my first bike with the 2 speed kickback hub. It's a Felt Rail 29er. I thought it was so cool before I started riding it regularly. Now it just sits, as I'm trying to sell it. I got tired of it shifting when I was just coasting, or everytime I got the brakes, I had to shift again. Got really annoying .. I'll take a 3-speed cable shifted Sturmey any day Love your channel and builds. Can't wait to see how that bike does on the trails. I don't think Is like mine

[@prudentiaski]

Wow. To be jolted out of my meditative bliss that is Old Shovel by that knife scraping…

[@johnalon8222]

The color scheme is very beautiful

[@eidolusgad]

I'm in Alberta and just discovered Jenson USA; I ordered Surly Moloko handlebars for my build. And regarding your A-Team klunker, shut up and take my money!

[@humanerror3139]

Yet another wicked build. Bikes are just the best, riding and tinkering, doing everything yourself is the way forward.

[@Pabl0_88]

This has to be the nicest klunker i have ever seen!

[@orionpaintworks]

Love the white tyres! The result is just stunning!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks my friend

[@hamoodrm4726]

such a beautiful and wonderful art you presenting, i am not a big fan of single speed bicycles but i really enjoy watching this transformation.. keep it up, i love seeing you having your own company because you deserve that my friend

[@robtuttle6993]

Great build. You've probably discussed this in a previous video, but why do you avoid chemical strippers when you're prepping a frame for paint? Seems a lot of unnecessary elbow grease to scrape and sand.

[@1n0ahhh]

I've been wondering the same thing... Although, I'm pretty sure that even after you paint strip the frame some minor sanding still needs to be done to give the paint something to stick to

[@graemecadaret3158]

Awesome build! I was just wondering, how does that 2 speed hub work?

[@theshredneck7296]

Love it. You inspired me to ‘blue’ my Honzo. Love the look of it.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

So rad! The coolest part is the Wheelset! I love kick shift hubs.

[@memememe843]

Awesome. I suspect I am not alone in being unfamiliar with that two speed rear hub. How does that work with a coaster brake?

[@johnthemainguy9059]

A light kick backwards gives you a shift, a regular backpedal engages the coaster brake. It's been decades since I've seen one. Schwinn used them on middleweights and some Sting-Rays, IIRC.

[@MathisMade]

Do you know if there is a dropper post that would work with this seat post diameter? I was looking for a manual dropper that triggers by the saddle. Thanks for the video! Looks great!

[@JoeLopez]

What a cool build! I agree about the gold chain!

[@treydipple4579]

My favorite handle bars, and those 2 speed hubs are amazing!

[@mitch6221]

Wow!!...,U surprised me on this rebuild/upgrade "klunker"..,(excellent "components" used!!),thanks.😊☕🚴

[@emmydianah3324]

*Looked at a lot of options for getting my **Latest.Bike** . Great find in SAVA. Super light, nice components, really good value as it comes with many options only found in much higher priced bikes.*

[@BladeRicsi]

....and a modern-classic bike was born, really nice!

[@levibarger8917]

Loved the bluing but was wondering what lace pattern was used on the front wheel? Looked 3 cross hard to tell

[@ltdanyj]

Dude- that "blueing" of the frame?!?!!? I'd never even thought of that! So rad!!!

[@Johann-4354]

Can I ask what was the total cost of the bike with the new components? Gorgeous machine.

[@Johann-4354]

Did you, by chance, record the before and after weights?

[@wzlwcg]

Beautiful, so beautiful that I wouldn't use this bike just put in my garage like a piece of art 👏👏👏

[@fredcore3286]

So inspiring and relaxing to watch. Always an amazing job!!

[@Conversationpace87]

I love the brown Brooks to contrast all the red, grey, black and white

[@spiffyspokes9758]

I've got to say, that's the quickest rear Derailleur adjustment I've seen you do 🤣, beautiful build can't wait to see more of it 👍

[@kevnjeanne]

How about a media blaster ( uses walnut shell bits instead of sand ) to remove paint ?

[@chrislee6691]

Awesome video as always. I loved the music and love how the bike turned out. This is prob one of my favorite color combinations when building a bike. Keep it up man your such an inspiration!

[@stevecrump1375]

Glad to see you back with another project 👍

[@erosqing]

Yeeeees!!! I was waiting for the kunkler coaster brake customization!!!

[@theincredibleegg1431]

Which cranks did you go with? I didn't see those in the parts list.

[@brennendefiore1302]

I’m also curious and the BCD @oldshovel

[@scottgarber7363]

Nice bike, your video inspired me to buying a state Klunker. I’m in the process of upgrading the components on mine. Bike reminds me of my old Klunker in 1978 but is much nicer. 👍

[@nicholaspetersen8579]

Killer build and paint. I'd personally only change the smallest of details. I love it.

[@michaelwhite5834]

what a rad, fun project. Perfect for 98% of local trails most places.

[@cartracer64]

great build, liked the color scheme and the quality parts used.

[@simonnomis9547]

What a badass bike! This one is something else. Love your creativity and videos and thank you for giving old things new life :)

[@justinthymes5680]

That turned out super sweet!!

[@SD_Marc]

Love my State Klunker. I noticed your porcupines have square nubs. I remember them having round nubs, like soccer cleats, in the 90s. I saw an article where Greg "Hairball" Herbold was showing his white porcupines after one downhill run missing nubs because of how soft the white impound was.

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

Great build . I love those bars too. widest i ever had was an Azonic double Wall riser that was at least 28 wide. i miss that bar.

[@sagehiker]

Love your eye for color and contrast. Then finish the story on some single track. I will have to admit I am not nostalgic for my 60’s cruisers though I love the work and care you put in yours. Bikes did not really hook me until I was an adult and rode my first 80’s MTB. Then I was done for.

[@madmikemtb105]

Wow that’s a work of art!

[@donavan8616]

Buenissimo!! How the gear it works? I mean, the relation

[@dayjn]

I pity the fool who doesn't love this bike! And what a ride on that trail at the end. Wow.

[@pauldelarzac615]

Really inspired by your videos. Started a build myself, but utilizing a more modern frame because I’m 6’3” and always felt that 26” wheels on a 22” frame look a little small to the modern standards. I would like to do a vintage frame build rigid gravel type build next. What would you suggest as a starting point? An XL vintage mtb or a road bike to get the 700c wheel set? Would a road bike be strong enough for gravel usage? Thanks for all the great content!!

[@morinpatmorin1]

Probably a naïve question because I've never used gun blue before. Any issues with spray paint adhering over gun blue? (I think the only blued metal I've touched was on actual rifles, and those are usually a little oily because they've been wiped with an oily cloth.)

[@aaronwaderides7209]

Find one of those helmets that have the Mohawk on the top , cool build love the new bars !!

[@AaronHendu]

Wheel and tire combo looks great!

[@jimcheese5534]

Thank you for sharing; what an awesome ride, truly one of a kind, beautiful sled!

[@lakaumbucha]

I need to top my bike off. Feeling inspired.

[@ahenry9918]

Did you have trouble securing the coaster brake arm? I bought the same hub and the arm doesn’t align. Did you have to bend something?

[@Johann-4354]

Can you share how much it cost to get it to this point? I estimate it was about $1300 including the original cost. Just curious because I'd like to go this route. Thank you.

[@juanbanos5750]

Now that's a DREAM BUILD 🔥

[@hardtailjefe]

Such a dope Bike!!

[@RiggerHippie]

Just wondering, what knife is that? I have a Benchmade Mini Freek & a Spyderco Endura on daily rotation

[@oldshovel]

It’s a Kizer Begleter

[@RiggerHippie]

@@oldshovel Nice blade...

[@isaaclavoie]

Fly build! Love the SA front hub, pure class. Radial lacing is a bold choice on MTB but i guess you are really not going to have issues with a coaster brake bike.

[@bartmolendijk4628]

Gunblueing is fantastic❤

[@bartmolendijk4628]

Rest of bike also❤

[@josephawatson]

What a rad looking bike!

[@bigmikeshooter]

Masterpiece. Greetings from Greece...

[@dmallloy24]

Hey Oldshovel, I recently bought one of these klunkers and when I ride it I feel like I don't have enough gear if that makes sense. Any ideas to upgrade it? thanks

[@zackloucks6836]

I heard the A-Team theme song in my head all the way thru this build! Nice work!

[@Fixingeverthingwithaengine567]

Would a old 80s 26er pink thing count as a clunker build. Cause i picked up a 73 all pro pro3 road bike and a late 80 pink womens bike. Got them free.

[@basstedson]

In this particular instance the model name of the bike he is using is clunker. They are made by state bicycle company.

[@javanthomas4122]

Beautiful work

[@johnthemainguy9059]

Super cool build! So, what type of front brake to you have planned. 😉

[@easkeybikes1966]

Nice! What bars are those?

[@oldshovel]

Surly Sunrise Bars

[@ericklaurila1293]

What a sick build!

[@firsurf]

what is the total weight on that build? very nice!!

[@DIY-DaddyO]

Those S2C kick shift hubs make for a clean looking bike. Gotta get me one.

[@bamathieu]

OMG. Scraping the paint off that frame was the worst thing that's happened to me during this pandemic.... :O Love the content, but that scene gave me feels I didn't know about!

[@friendlyguy2542]

Good video. Watched whole thing. Just left me wondering what parts cost to do the rebuild.

[@felixjackson2670]

Piece of art.

[@deweypug]

Damn! That is so sweet. Thanks for sharing this!

[@wiryanwiryatman5231]

The paramount of bikecraft😎

[@cbrown182]

Such a cool bike.

[@shannonbene7220]

I was getting to wondering what you were up to, and BAM!, we get the A-TEAM. Keep doin' you!

[@tzlrc0]

Hope you don't mind that i turned your audio down and looped the A-team theme at max volume. Awesome build.

[@easyrider75]

Bike looks awesome, wheels and tyres look cool. I've got an old steel Voodoo Wanga I'd like to do the blueing solution on. Is it as simple as applying it to a raw frame and spraying clear on top?

[@stephaniedickerson7711]

Could I get the size of spokes you used for your build I have same rims and ordered same hubs but don’t know what spoke size to order thank you

[@bergolli1]

Great work. I would prefer a front brake, maybe a drum.

[@butlergl]

Your bikes are always great. It is a beaut!

[@larsvandeweijer9503]

Nice build

[@swingAE86]

How is it compared to the Schwinn klunker?

[@oldshovel]

The schwinn klunker sits a little lower and feels slacker. It also has the front fork that softens the ride. That said, I probably need to ride them back to back and see how they feel.

[@jamesdavis9507]

Love the build and you have given me a ton of ideas for my schwinn Klunker build, just curious about the decals, where did you find them?🙏👍👊

[@CarlodMagnojr]

Seaside Ca i’ve been looking at this video for a long time and I wanna decide to myself this summer of 2024 to make a conquer so I could ride my youth times. I just want to say that the Seattle classic is here in my area and it starts this month of April 15 through the 21st next year I’m hoping to enter a race at my age group of 65 years younger. I’m very glad to see something like this and I’m thinking about a beach cruiser frame a newer type of frame a heavy duty beach cruiser frame a Schwinn look-alike yeah it just I wanna start this soon.

[@pierh4724]

@oldshovel I love your builds and your videos - I find them very inspiring. I bought the Surly Sunrise bar too, to give a Klunker style to an old mountain bike to which I want to give a new life as a winter bar here in Montreal, full drive train service, 1x8 conversion and this new Sunrise bar. Don't you find it very very wide ? Did you shorten it ? Thanks

[@oldshovel]

It is really wide, I typically like about 760mm but thought I would give the full length a try before I shortened it. I’ve ridden it a bunch now and I think I may cut it but not much, perhaps to 780mm.

[@pierh4724]

@@oldshovel same here. I’m using it on a daily basis, I was really impressed at the beginning but I got used to it. It’s kind of cool 😉 The only issue is when I have to find my way in the trafic, I have to be careful not to catch a mirror, or sometime I simply don’t fit between cars 😅. I might cut it as well but not much either.

[@michaelorlando3647]

When are you taking that to Marin County and riding Mt. Tam and the repack trail? That bike is a throw back to the repack relays that started mountain biking. Great looking bike.

[@glennpettersson9002]

Oh dear, just when I thought I don't need another bike. That is a classy build.

[@oldshovel]

They’re super fun.