Building my Modern Steel dream road bike

[@grumpy9478]

America needs more artist / craftsmen like Bock.

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

agreed

[@tommahnke]

I had Roland Della Santa build me a frame shortly before he passed with Nervex lugs, the look is classic and you will never tire of looking at it. Congrats on this one, look forward to seeing it. Roland made me promise before he built me the frame to not put Shimano on it.

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

LOL. I can't go shimano on this one either!

[@tommahnke]

@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Stay the course my friend.

[@alexanderlawson1649]

Classic steel bikes, things of beauty and a joy to behold.

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Cant wait to ride this thing when I get it back!

[@flyingdutchmanROS]

Really enjoyed the video. Capturing your discussion with Jeff was really special. I love how much thought and artistry he applies to his work for his customers.

[@ericsande5345]

Back when nobody was into steel restoration I had my De Rosa SLX powder coated metallic forest green. It's not a standard color but has held up great for 22 years and looks beautiful in the sun.

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

awesome!

[@andypettitt1344]

I have had two bicycles custom built for me,its a fantastic process going through all the options

[@robertgriffin7569]

Steel is a great material for a custom build, my personal favorite.. enjoy it..and congrats too.

[@rubenvf9772]

This is AWESOME!!!! thanks for the video John

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Thanks so much

[@m.talley1660]

While your taking trips around the midwest keep Chris Kvale in mind. His bikes are right up the alley of the channel's ethos.

[@StGosch]

Greetings from Germany. 👍🚴🏻‍♂ It's definitely going to be a great bike. Have a nice weekend.

[@larryt.atcycleitalia5786]

Reminds me of when I used to live in Sioux City, IA. Mille Grazie to you - I found Seth via your visit and there should be a vintage Campagnolo Rally rear mech waiting for me to pick up at the end of the year when I visit the USA. (not Iowa!) NOTHING like having a bike made-to-measure by someone whose hand you can shake!! I'm lucky enough to have 3 or them, all by Antonio Mondonico, who is sadly no longer with us. Happy Holidays!

[@SkyhawkSteve]

Getting a custom frame can be a lot of fun, but is also an opportunity for second thoughts. It does help when you've thought about what you want the frame to be and to do, as well as thinking out the various details. Having Jeff sketch out lug ideas is a fun detail! Picking a color is never easy, but any of those candy colors would be attractive! I've got a Raleigh International in the candy copper color (like the one that Jeff has in the shop), and it is gorgeous out in the sun! Looking forward to the next update.

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

I hear you about second thoughts. Im thinking about a burgandy for the RRB!

[@meadows408]

You are living my dream, can't wait for the next episode.

[@Patricio711]

One of main reasons why I ride vintage bikes is to counteract consumerism. Just buy one that's your size 😊

[@CharlieMetcalf]

What an awesome experience! WOW

[@ripvanwinkle3509]

Great video John. I hadn't appreciated just how many decisions there are to make! Can't wait to see it :)

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Thanks, I may change my mind on some things. I'll show it once its done of course.

[@maxwellspeedwell2585]

Just love these videos. Time slows, and I just settle-in to 1972. Here’s an exciting update to the bike cabin. Coming soon! A nearly original 1968 Paramount! It will take time to source the few needed components but it should be an exciting ride. Already sourced the Brooks pro with large rivets.

[@rangersmith4652]

Looking forward to seeing the frame when it's done. Maybe someday I'll have a custom steel frame built. If I do, it will have have zero internal cable routing, silver components, and rim brakes. I like a glossy but non-metallic paint job, probably some sort of grey-green, and subtle decals. It'll accommodate maybe 28mm tires, but I'm happy with 25mm.

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Being a vintage bike nut it was hard to go modern! But I have plenty of vintage steel. I may change the internal routing to external. I have time to think about it.

[@rangersmith4652]

@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage John, it's your frame. not mine. Do what you want; that's why it's called custom.

[@davidgriffin8717]

@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGaragekeep it external!

[@bikenraider99]

Very cool! Looking forward to seeing the progress. I have been saving up for a custom build.

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Should be fun. We are trying to work out a way to get video footage of him working on it. Im five hours away

[@Deanisok]

Isn't America So beautiful in the Fall... The trees, all the leaves.... so Picturesque... ❤

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Yes for sure. I'll have some video from Boulder.. coming soon.

[@maxwellspeedwell2585]

The newer materials have no soul. After a long hiatus I’m back. Steel is Real! Somewhere I saw a time trial. Same rider, same course, same conditions, same distance. The only difference was the bikes. A vintage steel compared to a modern high-end CF bike. Don’t remember the distance but the time difference was about 40 seconds. My last race was in August of 1972. Why do I need to go fast? What is 40 seconds when I’m out on a pleasure ride and having a great time? Besides all that the engine is old and tired and often blow gas past the rings.

[@davecipres6612]

Very Nice. I am excited to see the upcoming videos 😎

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Thanks!

[@tongalizia3175]

Congratulations on your bike,,,, building a bike frame is an art and the artisans are begging to become a rare breed….long live steel bike frames…

[@edmundhodgson2572]

Great stuff you lucky guy. I'm looking forward to the journey

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Thanks for checking in. A new video next weekend!

[@FLUSHER822]

Wow, John, Just WOW! Happy for you to be able to do this... I feel like I'm "invested" - The two bikes of mine that you saw in your garage are in progress, and the Pewter turned out WOW. Very impressed with Jeffrey Bock and his attention to detail. Looking forward to seeing this progress, although I admit to being a little scared by your potential component choices. Ride on!!

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

John, Don't be scared! Its a new steel bike. I don't want to put Shimano on this one. Campy all the way!

[@Jinedan]

Teal.

[@OutThere42]

Steel blue- any classics with that color? With broze or silver decals?

[@401SNelson]

I live in Washington State now but, Ames is my hometown. Did you eat at Hickory Park?

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

No. we ate in DesMoines

[@agcgilmour]

Imron paint chart.

[@billkallas1762]

I can remember when all of the Waterfords were 27.4. Did he mean that the chainstays were Columbus SP?

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

He wasn't sure Bill. He knew that they were thicker stays from a track bike. But wasn't sure on the name of the tubing. Im going to ask Ron Boi when I interview him.

[@billkallas1762]

@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Columbus SP used to be pretty heavy duty stuff. Can't remember, for sure, if it was oversized., but I know that the walls were thicker than SL.

[@m.talley1660]

I think the size of Waterford's are 24mm as mentioned and round. Track fork blades are also 24mm and round and blades are thicker as they are an unsupported extension. I've seen Dave Wages (Ellis Cycles) mention on a forum Waterford spec'd fork blades into the chainstays for larger riders. He seems likely who to ask about the source of specific tubing suppliers. I'm curious who made their taper-to-oversized seat tube.