BiKe Builds & Mods - Parts Bin Klunker Bike

[@Ajen1959]

Luv watching your channel ! I'm also building bikes all the time! My names Brian and I,m an Addict! lol

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Brian! There are a lot worse addictions we could have lol.

[@EriebyCycle]

Excellent. I’m going to put the bearing cup catcher coat hanger in my back pocket for later. Thanks pal!

[@Locojoe]

Yeah just started doing that fairly recently after years of chasing cups all around the garage floor lol.

[@josephhaddakin7095]

I'd almost guess that frame is pre-1938(prior to cantilever) being a diamond frame. Nice project.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks for watching and the info.

[@johndunbar2393]

We don't ride anywhere near the same style of bikes, but it always amazes me what you do with what all you have. Makes me think sometimes, maybe I've spent too much on my bikes. Lol Another great video, Randy! I hope it rides as well as it looks! As always, take care you two and have a great week!

[@Locojoe]

I'm really glad you find these builds interesting despite not being what you would ride. I like to think I don't spend much on bikes but if I were to really tally up the costs I could probably own a fleet of nice bikes. It's really for the enjoyment of thinkering with them though and that's worth something. Thanks John.

[@INTRUDERVTWIN]

Love that frame and build. You have a great eye.

[@Locojoe]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@mark9328]

Your videos/builds are contagious. Should not have watched this video as it has me itching for another build, but wait I have not even completed my first.

[@Locojoe]

lol no where is it written you have to finish one before starting another. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffk2481]

Love the tires, Joe!

[@Locojoe]

The ones I ended up going with are Geax Booze. I really like those red/cream tires though and need to find a build to use them on. Thanks for watching.

[@gloriahenderlong8900]

Klunkin ain't easy... but it sure is fun, nice job Randy. Also thanks for your hard work filming & editing, we appreciate it.

[@Locojoe]

More to come on this bike. Spoiler alert: It wasn't quite right. As always thanks Gloria.

[@gloriahenderlong8900]

Actually, David. Using wife's tablet. Sorry ​@@Locojoe

[@Locojoe]

@@gloriahenderlong8900 Ok. I just try to be personable in my replies but new it would bite me one day lol. Thanks.

[@rainbowhiker]

Always surprised how cool the bikes look when you're done with the build. Nice Randy.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks. You just reminded me I meant to ask a question on your latest.

[@rjfpace]

You’re my hero - nice mellow approach to it all. I like that bolt you dropped through the rear brake bridge to the. receive the caliper brake. What is it called so I can scour the internet to find one? Thanks. Also, where is this swap meet you find everything? Be cool.

[@Locojoe]

Thank you! I don't know what it's called but the part I used to mount the brakes is the part of a Cantilever style brake that holds the brake pad. I've just accumulated a few somehow over the years. Here's a video that explains it a little... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eISll6Wji9minLcsi=5CC5bRfGqb_TUW7v The swapmeet is in Haysville, KS which is right outside Wichita. Thanks for watching.

[@ericcloyd3429]

Another Rad build Randy. That front rim looked like a schwinn hence the stupid tire issue. I still fight this between my schwinn parts stash and my regular stuff. Keep crankin! 🤙

[@Locojoe]

Yeah I swear it's like every builds is my first time lol. I never retain what I learn from all my trial and error. Thanks Eric.

[@ericcloyd3429]

@@Locojoe well that keeps us in the lifestyle! It's a new adventure every time. Never gets boring! Hahaha

[@rogerhart612]

Cool build. I love the long look of the bike. Great patina.

[@Locojoe]

Yeah I really like the patina too. Thanks Roger.

[@pokey764ids]

Hello randy! Nice build! Hope all is well! Tell Nova I said hello

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Willie. I will.

[@ianski65]

Great vid old fruit but I was feeling your pain, those man sniffles can really take it out of a guy, to say nothing of messing with your head. Good work soldiering on despite adversity. We like da bike 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Ian. Have a great week.

[@irideanolepaint8879]

I love that frame especially the color & patina. cool ride.

[@Locojoe]

Yes i too like that color and patina. Thanks.

[@Billy-cs4cc]

Cool beans build

[@Locojoe]

Thanks!

[@mstark77]

Looks great

[@Locojoe]

Thanks!

[@josephpacheco7508]

This seems parallel to what ive been fighting trying to get a 7 speed mountain bike rear wheel to my kent cruiser klunker. Ive got to look for a new chain. Chain/sprocket binding on cassette locking up the rear wheel. Maybe get more time today to study it better.

[@Locojoe]

For me it's all trial and error. I'm not real good at knowing what works with what. I just keep trying stuff till something works. Good luck with your build.

[@josephpacheco7508]

@Locojoe amen to that one. I find that kind of the fun part about it building from spare parts to complete a project is always so satisfying.

[@mausolarwav3]

buenísimooooo :) love klunkers!!! 💚

[@Locojoe]

Thanks for watching!

[@ColbyRidesBikes]

If you had a 650b tire sitting around you could have done a tire mullet setup with 650b in the front.

[@Locojoe]

You know I thought about that. I may get a tire for that rim just to play around with and see what frames and forks it would fit. Maybe convert a 26 to 650b. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@JOB1925pk]

All that it needs is a brooks saddle and it'll be just right...i've been riding brooks since 1978 and just can't do anything else.😉

[@Locojoe]

I do have a few B66s sitting on the shelf but they weren't right for this build. I do have a B17 and a B72 on other bikes. Oh I also had a spare C17 I could have used on here I guess. I probably ought to get another B17 or 72. I think they started making the B72 again. Thanks for watching.

[@Peo_Sahlin]

As usual, metric is king. The wheel was labeled correct. There are at least five different 26" diameters. 26" - 559 mm 26" - 571 mm (650C) 26" - 584 mm (650B) 26" - 590 mm (650A) 26" - 597 mm.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks for the info.

[@mo_daville_9046]

Nice build , love the patina . Those red tires would have set it right for me . Do you sell your builds or just build them and then disassemble then again after sime time

[@Locojoe]

Thanks. Yeah I really like those red tires but just didn't feel they were right for the klunker direction I was going with the bike. Some day I'll build a bike around them. No I don't sell them. Just like you said I ride for a while, disassemble for a while and then rebuild generally in a different configuration. Thanks for watching.

[@mo_daville_9046]

@@Locojoe that's awesome . Great videos and builds . Keep up the good work

[@chadfield376]

Where can I get one of those vertical rear brake caliper adapters? I am restomodding my dad’s 1950s bike and are wanting to do a 3spd hub conversion from current coaster brake set up and will need to add caliper brakes at least on the rear. Thanks

[@Locojoe]

It's a part off of a cantilever style brake that holds the brake pad. I somehow just managed to scavenge a few over the years. There's probably something else maybe more readily available (L bracket of some kind?) that would serve the same purpose but I've haven't put much thought into it. Here is a video that explains it a little more... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eISll6Wji9minLcsi=5O5lNEVVc1b5vFTN Thanks for watching.

[@rocketcycles721]

Hey Randy (Randy here too) where did you source that brake adapter bolt? I liked the hanger trick too!

[@Locojoe]

Hello fellow Randy! That "adapter" I use is off a cantilever brake. I just save them whenever I come across them. Here's a quick video on it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eISll6Wji9minLcsi=HeEGgBbJjvIJXN_g Thanks for watching!