Cheap Gravel Bike Build - 89 Panasonic MC 5500

[@decentdad1160]

Old Shovel, I feel like I am looking into my future when I watch your videos. I am 25, with a 2 year old daughter and I love to restore old bikes people have thrown away. Breathing new life into something that was once beautiful but now discarded brings me so much joy. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. One day I hope teach my daughter how to restore bikes and give old things new life. Keep up the great work, we are all cheering for you.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@kitpulmones2114]

Same here! Im also 25 with a 2 month old daughter whom I hope to imbibe my passion and enthusiasm in restoring old bikes and other old things up and running. Wishing the best for everyone! Cheers!

[@marekskuza7916]

@@kitpulmones2114 Guys, i am 45, i have 2 daughters, i also thought to share my passion to bikes with them. My advise to you - better start to work on a boys ☺️. Old shovel super great work. Thank you for inspiration.

[@kitpulmones2114]

@@marekskuza7916 Hahahaha! Thanks for the advice. Maybe some time into the future.

[@joselitobrigante]

It's great to know there's people like you guys. In modern society people get rid of things that are still in good condition in order to get the latest and newest thing. I am into restoring bikes too. Turning the abandoned and neglected bikes into electric hybrids. Greatings from Geneva, Switzerland.

[@parktool]

Very nice! Those older Panasonics are great riding bikes. Really like the font as well. Cheers!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏. It’s an awesome, and light old bike and the ride is supple. Thanks for watching. 🙌

[@newttella1043]

Hey Park Tool, this guy is giving new life to your old tools.

[@Sci_Fi_Up_High]

@@oldshovel 1

[@reynoldeuler9802]

Hey Park Tool, I only buy your tools since I discovered your awesome videos!

[@guix7368]

Mr Jones is watching you!😮💪❤

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

All those old bikes are exactly what they are recreating these days as new Gravel bikes. Nice to see old bikes revived into this.

[@reapanomin899]

My new instinct: I see a Oldshovel vid,I click.Nothing but pure enjoyment and an unreal calm out of his videos.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks 🙏

[@lassemaja8382]

Old steel MTB have such great beautiful frames. 👍🏻

[@DragonBornish]

I really appreciate that you put the "before" picture in the thumbnail instead of the "after". It made the video a nice and relaxing journey, instead of just wanting to see the finished product. It's almost like watching Bob Ross paint happy little trees 😉

[@nawaal4452]

Your work = therapy. I swear, it's like art. You bring old things back to life, better than ever. If I was anywhere near you, I'd totally volunteer to be your apprentice. Lol! Not like you need one

[@oldshovel]

Lol 😂 thanks

[@mvhsguys]

One of the few KZbin bike mechanics that use proper amount of grease and perfect technique. Bravo sir!

[@theworldsokayestmichigande851]

There is just something so satisfying about repacking bearings. The smoothness of the rebuild and making something work like new again is so amazing

[@gergoolle5773]

This almost created tears in my eyes. This is the kinda bike I started on. Just not panasonic, it was k2. The same groupsets, the same geometry...everything.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@rosbifle413]

Tears? Do you have a personality disorder maybe?

[@gergoolle5773]

@@rosbifle413 Ofc, both sides

[@kanosaunders]

Ha, gayyy!

[@joshuabrown9398]

Is a k2 a british eagle bike? I just picked up a British eagle k1 and it looks so similar.

[@pepperroni6252]

I've stumbled upon your channel and it's so soothing watching you convert a bike and talk about the process.

[@benm.viraa.5521]

I don't get it why u aren't trending hard, with all this restoration and o.g builds!! Dang it.

[@vpcogworks]

Another minty fresh, and absolutely astonishing build. Hands down you've grown to be my favourite bike-related content creator in the past few months. Thank you for your work!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@cjvilleneuve1566]

I'm probably not the first to tell you that but you are my highest exemple/standard as to what a bike builder and mechanic should be , your work is beyond outstanding !! thank you to show us how it should be done sir.

[@flintyman.]

Awesome. Had an old Panasonic that was stolen while I was at work. It was my first real bike that I actually used to explore, to commute, it was a really versatile bike. It sparked my passion for bikes and to this day I still commute by bike only. Great to see this today! Awesome build.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks. Bummer on the stolen bike. I’ve had two stolen in my life and it sucks.

[@mk3gtivr61]

I've built a few odd bikes and was doing some research and stumbled across your channel recently. This is one of my favorite channels in all of the internet.

[@csttd1126]

I love your restauration videos,I watch you for few months now and I am a mountain and a road bike cyclist and makes me very happy to see that you give a new life to those old beautiful bikes. You have all my respect and I watch your videos all the way from Romania

[@tavist-b4]

The editing is generously informative but not tedious or condescending. thank you

[@scottsprojects658]

I love that you kept the original paint! That color is amazing!

[@oldshovel]

Agreed.

[@edwinpasuquin3270]

FEELING NOSTALGIC. old Bikes almost last a lifetime... for someone like you doing this...

[@maxlabarbera5797]

Wonderful job. Glad you kept the original paint too!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@steventharalson]

I long for the day that oldshovel works his magic on a 90's era steel road bike. Another brilliant build. Keep it up.

[@oldshovel]

When I find a good one.

[@DanielLenaghan]

just change the tires, boom! insta roadie

[@henrybutchy3242]

Finest kind! I admire your work, both mechanical, artistical, and video-ical. About 4 years ago, I started to do frame up rebuilds as a method to reduce beer drinking during football season (recently retired). It works! Now, even if it not needed, I take it all apart, clean it, replace consumables, assemble it, tune it and sell it for $100 over costs. Recently, I sold a 1983 Raleigh Olympic to a fellow named Raleigh, born in 1983. Made us both happy. Kismet! Thank you for your enjoyable videos.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome. I love the Story. Awesome.

[@lord8139]

It makes me so jealous at how easy it is for you to do these restorations. Wish I had your knowledge and tools 🧰

[@stuartbell1398]

Love this project as I did pretty much the same thing about 3 yrs ago to an old Raleigh 4130 chromoly Pioneer and it has turned it into a truly awesome bike that has by now been absolutely everywhere with me, and I will never part with it. Went with 1x11 SRAM Apex group set, carbon bars and seat post with Shwable land cruisers (as I often have to use it on road) on a pair of DT Swiss rims. Only wish I had kept the old center pull V brakes, but the alloy was looking too tired -24 yrs old. Had no idea that you can get a threadless head set conversation kit, so that's going in the shopping basket soon as the only downside to this bike is the original road headset which is a bit vunerable. So thanks Old Shovel for the heads - up with this and let's keep these fantastic old bikes rolling.

[@oldshovel]

Sounds awesome

[@lucm70]

Thank you for the great and much needed intertainment during these hard times. Stay safe everyone ! 👍

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@marcocabral4838]

Old shovel....man oh man...you did it again!!! I love this bike! I commented the first time I saw you build your Kona and this is exactly what I was talking about was the bike I built like this one. These are such awesome bikes! My makeshift gravel/adventure/monster cross whatever you want to call it has very quickly become my favorite bike to ride as you’ll probably find out yourself soon enough. Keep up the good work! All your videos are awesome.

[@soto3689]

Nice! I have a Panasonic MC 5500 too... thank you for hearing me and finally restoring it! You are my favorite bicycle related channel And finally some riding footage loved it

[@oldshovel]

Awesome 👏

[@gregkellow4723]

It's good to see 3x's still have a place. Everyone seems to be going to 1x. I personally like gear choices that 2x and 3x provide on my bikes. Thanks for another great build. Love your content. Thank you for sharing.

[@northernairmtb4183]

1 buy drivetrains are where it is at, and I'm so happy no looking back.

[@oldshovel]

I like both. On a gravel bike it’s nice to have the option of a bigger front chainring. On the longer flats of my ride I was in the big ring (48 T up front) and 11 in the back and was flying fast. I could not have done that with a 1x as there is no way I would have done a 48T ring up front with a 1x. I would need like a 11-60 in the back 😁 to give me the needed climbing gears.

[@kevinjfeeney77]

I'd consider trying out a 1x, but I think I like 2x at minimum

[@PAExploration]

1x is okay, but I still like my old 3x, it’s less finicky; my 1x skips if you move the bike backward, but my 3x doesn’t, it just seems more robust

[@gregkellow4723]

Yeah, here in Northeast Pennsylvania we have hilly terrain that require low low ranges for going up and good high gears for getting speed downhill (and everything in between). I just like the range choices of a 3x or at minimum a 2x. AND I also believe 1x has a place, but its just not for me.

[@emmettroche313]

This vid inspired me to do the same to a Raleigh nitro vintage mountain bike I bought on the cheap for €20. Now my favourite bike to ride because it feels self made. Thanks!

[@fayegallosa3369]

I've been watching your videos for days now and it inspired me to keep some of the good part of my dads old bike and not to replace everything. Thank you for your content 😊

[@NaniJapaneseForWhat]

He's inspired me to keep parts too Even more so that I'll just keep the rust

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks 🙏

[@KnightMirkoYo]

Wow, what an incredible build. Also the gravel scene shows that fashion always comes back, so we'd better keep the oldschool stuff around, rather than throw it away.

[@Lububrn]

I love this build. I have an 89 Diamondback Apex that I have stripped down ready to paint and rebuild. I think I will do exactly what you did to this Panasonic. I have all of the parts already. Thanks for the inspiration keep up the good work.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks

[@ashleyhall5312]

Your attention to detail is superb !! Bravo once again Old Shovel !!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@mlongob]

this is one of my favourites bikes ever on earth, outstanding details on the frame, really beautiful, i'd love to ride it

[@bernhardweinbacher6390]

Greatings from Austria, love your channel and I m loving and collecting old bikes too and a poor mechanic tries to learn a bit from your vids. Thank you hero.

[@samcurtis8206]

Inspirational build and beautiful scenery to ride in. What more do you need.

[@fiqriazzi9544]

Hohoho.. finally! you made gravel bikes from old school mountain bikes. Very nice bike! Mr. Oldshovel, and very cool your journey with your bike. thank you, you make me inspired

[@computersfortheautisticfou9420]

really nice video Oldshovel before the issues in the world started I used to work on old bikes with my friend who teaches me how to fix older bikes and adult trikes and even velomobiles really enjoy your content as it helps me wanna do it again but with how the world is i don't know when that will be but i'm happy to watch your videos I hope your doing well and you and your family are safe as well :) love your videos to bring new life into something old wicked cool

[@oldshovel]

Thanks my friend

[@bozstitch]

I have a tourer with a Shimano Exage 500LX groupset. I bought it in 1991 and the rear derailleur changes gear so smoothly to this day. Beautiful piece of kit!

[@mrthomas2000]

Watching your videos is like therapy.

[@seanmadill283]

I like the Panasonic logo , that's a cool old frame. Man, the crankset cleaned up like new. Neat build ,thanks old shovel

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@ProfessorGalileu]

For real it is a great color on that frame. You always choose a great song for your videos. I was hopping for a tiny tire.

[@JimmyB643]

I was so glad you lopped off the top of that headset converter. I’ve seen those on bikes before. And they always look goofy to me with all that extension sticking up like a fence post! You did it right in my opinion ✅ Nice build!!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@Ampelm4n]

I’m so glad that you kept the original paint! Was a bit worried in the beginning because this purple stands out so well. Great build!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@jhomarjosemondana435]

Exactly the same build that i'll do to my grandpap's bike. This restoration build the best. ❤️

[@jhomarjosemondana435]

And btw sir, where did you bought that threadless stem adapter?

[@jhomarjosemondana435]

That threadless adapter is abut rare and i cant find those here in our country

[@oldshovel]

I got the parts off Amazon. They are linked in the description.

[@omare_biketonature]

Superb job! 5:56 what’s the name of that stem adaptor?

[@ADAMJWAITE]

Had that same bike in that same color a while back. Good to see there are still more of them out there.

[@marciooki5820]

This video make me feel so good! The bicycle looks amazing and the song fits perfectly Thanks for sharing

[@tonyturley5942]

You sir, are a craftsman. I enjoy watching your builds. I built a fat bike from an old Mongoose frame a few years ago. I didn't have any idea what I was doing when I started, paid too much for some of the parts, but got a lot of great rides through our forests in every season of the year before passing it on to a friend recently. I'm currently looking for a frame to use as a basis for a single speed. I'm wanting something that will comfortably handle 2.2" tires. Guess I need to start cruising yard sales. Prices on eBay for old Kona, Ritchey, Raleigh, and Gary Fisher frames are off the charts. I live near a city that is much smaller than SLC, so we don't have anything like a bike collective.

[@ignacionarganes5039]

I usually don't comment on these videos, but that's one beautiful build. Congrats!

[@FrankLadd]

Love how you saved the Biopace sticker! I had a dual shock squishy bike my Son got for next to nothing from the bike shoe where he worked and I traded it for an old school no shock mountain bike. The Biopace was great for crankin, but the dual shock just worked when you cranked, it didn't go. I've since avoided any shocks on a bike except for the occasional sprung saddle. Great video!

[@tekbeastofficial]

Wait, were you able to have the front brifter index that Mountain LX front derailleur?? I saw that you routed the cable on the outside of the pinch bolt... thanks for the help!

[@paulsimmons5726]

Great work, I love seeing old things getting a second chance. Thanks for sharing.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@joepadua]

Sick gravel bike! Bro, your videos are awesome. I get really relaxed watching them.

[@timothy7768]

You always make it seem effortless, awesome as always. I like that you added you riding the bike as well.

[@oldshovel]

This one was a smooth one for an old bike it was in almost new condition.

[@antoinedoinell]

Loving this. Only things I'd change are the brake pads to Kool stops and I would have gone for a Nitto MT quill stem just to try to keep a little more period. Either way awesome to see! Cheers

[@bitterick]

i really enjoyed the pace of the edits. allowed me to get thru the process of rebuild more timely

[@NaniJapaneseForWhat]

Hey Oldshovel This might sound weird, but can you do bed time stories You're voice is so calm and relaxing.

[@TheSmartCat1]

Not so weird... :)

[@reapanomin899]

Actually,your statement sounds more realistic than it is weird.And then,we have to add the ambient BGM.That's the perfect setup.

[@oldshovel]

You guys all crack me up. 😂 when my kids were small I did do bedtime stories often.

[@bmi1965]

Truth...

[@rsimps14]

So I guess I'm the only one watching this before bed 😂😂

[@fryreartechnology7611]

I have a tough book laptop made by them. Amazing how some company’s make more then you know. Awesome build very relaxing.

[@mojojojo6852]

Just stumbled upon your channel and this video and others, they're just gold.. Thanks for making these, thanks for building these bikes. Very enjoyable. And: You're a famose narrator.

[@kevinthomson6324]

There’s a early 90’s Bianchi hybrid for sale locally. Very tempted to pick it up and do a gravel conversion. Just doing some research on what I’m about to take on. Thank you for posting your project/restoration

[@ronwhite8503]

Old, steel mtb's have always been the original gravel bike; my Cinder Cone has been slammed, drop barred and is now more of a Dutch style cruiser. These old steelies can do it all.

[@oldshovel]

And they’ll last forever.

[@nunyabizness690]

What does slammed mean

[@VyantQuijt]

@@nunyabizness690 when the handlebar stem is right on top of the head tube, so little to no space between the frame and the stem.

[@01FozzyS]

Nice dropbar conversion. Love the color of that Panasonic. Saw your Ritchey on GMBN Tech yesterday with Doddy. Congrats!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks. I love GMBN tech.

[@BikeItUK]

OMG what a back drop and what a place to cycle, you are blessed with fantastic views. What a place to get the bike out and try it out. No better way to cycle than on a Recycled Bicycle. Great work as always. All the best Andy

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Andy. I am blessed to have awesome biking all around me.

[@davidwhocares3293]

Wow, what a sharp looking steed and a gorgeous top notch restoration ! I Really liked this one !!

[@davedelarosa319]

I have a Raleigh M40 in the garage that was my first LBS bike, that unfortunately had an incident with the rear mech wrapping in to the spokes some 20 odd years back. And now I have inspiration on what I want to do with it.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@callcenterguy1975]

I actually had the same mountin lx set way back on my 1st MTB. But my chainring is a lot more oval. Love this video. Took me way back, when I 1st got an MTB during the early 90's. John Tomac was a huge name during that time. Kudos!

[@matiasvota6899]

Such a great built! I think You should build a fixie in a Next video

[@stevington]

Very nice that, can't believe the condition of it. Can you do a video on the installation of the fork conversion please? I've never seen that system and am intrigued as to how it works.

[@mileslamberson3992]

Very cool! I'm doing a pretty similar build right now with a 1994 Giant Iguana. Thanks for the inspiration and know-how.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@raphaelangehrn2435]

I had a Panasonic such as this one. I loved it, but obviously I've been too young to realize that it's never gonna come back when I throw it away because I got a better bicycle... Loved the video, thank you!

[@abhiseksaha3221]

What a great build. Really surprised to see the end result!!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks

[@rodrigoulloa6992]

You did again another awesome and inspiring build ,thanks a lot old shovel for theses awesome videos ,keep on making awesome content. You actually inspired me to go to the Sacramento bike kitchen and pick up a cheap old school specialized mtb it came out really nice.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@bobjoncas2814]

...great job of repurposing an old machine into a new concept, good job...keep safe..

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Bob

[@betotrono]

That frame is an absolute gem. Very cool.

[@kfcnotthechicken]

Turned out real nice! Good mix of old and new.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@richardcunningham5540]

One of your best. Thanks for your vision and creativity.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@rocco.mbb.zoccoli]

Great! Wow what a view and great road to explore on your new whip!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@northernairmtb4183]

Can't wait to see the riding I've been waiting for that, maybe show us some of your mountain bike riding sometime.

[@oldshovel]

Planning on it. I’m trying to figure out how to film, edit and story tell in a way that is on the same level as my build videos. I’m still really new to the filming world and it’s a different skill to record rides; but I am working on it.

[@northernairmtb4183]

@@oldshovel get a GoPro,

[@gradesixrapidsonly8453]

@@oldshovel Seth's Bike Hacks for filming ideas

[@jhomarjosemondana435]

This would be the best reference for my gravel bike build next year 😊 thanks old shovel for sharing your builds 😊

[@PAExploration]

At first I was hoping for another old shovel special paint job, but once you cleaned it up, it’s beautiful the way it is too, very nice job. If you pick up another 80s bike, it would be cool to see you try an overly 80s splatter paint scheme; maybe teal and black or something, definitely interested to see what you come up with.

[@oldshovel]

I do need to try a splatter paint job ... 😁

[@monochrome_linux]

Oldshovel and bikefarmer, sa.e kinda vibes. Super fun to just watch and relax

[@ocelot2234]

Another excellent video OldShovel keep up the great work and amazing videos

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@bikermonster8354]

Wow it is a nice looking bike. I got 1 Old Mongoose IBOC Comp. I think i transform this old bike in a Gravelbike. Your chanal is a Inspiration to think about custom bikes. And so i work in my garden and like to tinker on my bikes. Best Wishes and Big support from germany, hopefully you still well.

[@oldshovel]

The old Mongoose bikes were awesome.

[@andrewb3920]

Love your channel man. Making the old new again.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@sethh3605]

Dude, your bikes/builds/videos just keep getting better and better! Awesome bike, great OE paint/color, very nice job! 👍

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@kevinjfeeney77]

I did a drop bar conversion on an old mtb... 1993 Nishiki Pueblo. I kept it 26er, swapped FD for a roadie..and went with MicroNEW 3x7 brifters. Installed Shimano PD-M520s. It's purple like yours!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome 👏

[@kevinjfeeney77]

@@oldshovel thanks! I'd still like to compare to a 700x40 tire equipped bike...I get tired quite fast on the purple monster, not sure if it's lack of saddle time or something else. I ride 2 other bikes more...both 700c.

[@chrro466]

Beautiful build and filming. You have motivated me to ressurect my KHS pro 1990 model. Good work thanks heaps 🤙🏼

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@AlexdaCunha]

This is my favorite build... by far.. Well done!!! Awesome result

[@exs3574]

Again, every time I watch a new content on your channel I wonder whether there's any tool that you don't have in your garage:) Great job as always! Keep it up 👌

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@brianbaldino3496]

The old Deore LX 1989-1993 are really the best performing components I've come by. Even lighter than the XT of the era too. They are true classics and Outspin high performance bikes with the cartridge bearings.

[@oldshovel]

It is smooth

[@davec6087]

Nice way to reinvigorate an old school steel MTB frame. I recently picked up a 94 Fisher Hoo Hoo E Koo and am considering drop bars. That was cool thing to do back in the 80's. Though "Brifters" were not around yet and we used Suntour Bar Cons. Those old steel 26ers still have a place in bicycling. Thank you for your excellent productions, both in terms of bikes and video quality.

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Nice build! 100% agree about the dropper post. I put one on my Cannondale Slate; a huge upgrade :)

[@nathanexplosion743]

So glad you kept the gorgeous purple

[@littletinyegg]

Just bought this same exact bike for $50 at a garage sale. I think I'm gonna turn it into a touring bike! Thanks for the video :)

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Panasonic, Fugi, Shogun, Myata, Univega, etc. were all great brands during the 'bike boom' days. A Panasonic DX2000 was what I chose to rebuild. I built a 1x7 commuter with rack, bags, mudguards, lights, etc. It was a very dependable, low maintenance workhorse. Also, a Fuji Del Rey fg conversion. Loved that bike. Had to.let them go when I moved to New Zealand. 5 years and I still miss that fg.

[@vojvoda9060]

No comment!!!BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤turn this old bike in young mtb.....gravel bike....💪💪.

[@elvzwoods]

Steel is real! Great build!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@MichelOrnek]

Great video again, love what you do with them golden oldies.