Custom Steel Bicycle All Road Bike: The Complete Build

[@sharriffwinnhouser237]

Bliss inducing the shot of OMar's family drafting the christening of your rig's maiden voyage PRICELESS

[@Older66]

Hello from Russia! This is an amazing build! I wish you good and safe rides on this bike!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Nice supple looking bike!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Path Less Pedaled thanks Russ! I wonder if this bike would be a close contender for supplest bike of the year SBOTY award? 😆

[@mindthirsty9538]

transcending time and space your vessel of containment is inducing ever constant bliss

[@Noon4407]

Will start to look for parts now and frame..your subscriber here in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

thanks for video. I hope y'all are healthy and doing great.

[@nielskjr5432]

Very interesting build! I'm crazy about the saddle.

[@hansschotterradler3772]

I used to ride in the Alps when I lived in Europe back in the 80s; Rode up many of the TDF summits with a 12 speed; climbing 1000m at 10 to 12% was typical. 39:26 was my smallest gear on my aluminum road bike. No issues when you're 18 years old weighing 160 lbs and measuring 6'-3". Now I'm spoiled with my 11 speed cassette that provides me with a 30:32 gear.

[@bait3027]

Looks beautiful

[@skmerti]

Omar has some awesome tools, everything !!!! very well supplied shop!!!

[@rudrojuvinaykumar]

Beautiful 😍

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheWalkingLevi]

So beautiful bike, man!!!

[@electrocit673]

wonder how the bike is setup now? I switched from a triple to a dual range double setup and have been loving it. Dual range is having a 18+ tooth difference in the chainrings. I have a 46/28. and on another bike I run a 38/22. You basically ride it like a 1x but have the lower chaining when needed.

[@samuelmjlfjell]

Beautiful bike cool front rack

[@petermorrison680]

very awsome build very informative!!!

[@zitogs67]

Fantastica bici , mi piacerebbe trovarne una così da assemblare. Vi seguo dall'Italia ,anche se non capisco molto bene l'inglese. Siete fortissimi.

[@Jake.r.reinhart]

That geometry reminds me a lot of 80’s trek 710. Which I absolutely love.

[@Henrywildeberry]

It's hard to improve on perfection. Thank you!

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Such a sweet bike. Having watched many videos in no peticular order I know Omar left to work in another state. Clearly cycles is his jam and sad his shop was not filling the needs of the family as you likely are missing his skills and friendship. I also know you did a video where you mention 18K on the bike down the road from this, it still looks as good as new in it. Be well.

[@waynehiggs6529]

What a beautiful bike, I love the classic old school look, it's something you don't see a lot of here in Australia on a new bike. I hope it brings you many hours of riding pleasure. I love the look of those racks and being to fit that tyre combo is an awesome look. Cheers from Australia

[@robertmccall379]

Real low weight for such a great touring bike. Awesome.

[@archiechadderton8887]

I really enjoyed this video. It’s lovely to see two of my favourite things, steel bicycles and aircooled VWs in the same video.

[@Korina42]

Dang, what a gorgeous bike! I have the same triple you started with, but never use the big ring; by the time I'm going that fast, I'm happy to coast. I remember a long time ago, I went shoe shopping and found a pair of "urban hiking" boots. I tried them on, and had a footgasm; they felt like they had been custom made for my feet, and I wore them to bits. I've never worn anything that perfectly fitted, that utterly comfortable, before or since. I hope your bike is like those boots. Have a great ride!

[@joosttx]

Best line..... "this is Day Two of the build". We all have been there before. The bike looks amazing and your excitement about is just great. Congratulations!!!!!

[@londonpickering8675]

Oddly satisfying! Thanks for posting.

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Excellente video Monsieur Wildeberry. Tres bien. J'adore the beautiful Velo Orange classique compact - crank that you upgraded to it goes so well with the bicycle. Velo Orange Grand Cru sub-compact double 165 mm 46-30. I am 5'7" so would probably purchase the 165 mm crank length arms with the same Shimano XT 10 speed 11-32 cassette.

[@Henrywildeberry]

I'm glad you like the final build! The VeloOrange crank is nice! I have just about 10,000 miles (16,000 Km) on it and, so far nothing to complain about. The 165mm is an excellent choice! I'm riding a 170mm and I have very long legs.

[@joebretto9768]

I’m just getting into bicycles, and yours is very awesome !!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you! I wish you all the best in your new hobby. Be warned, it's addicting!

[@edrockdale4247]

You are having too much damn fun! Looking at previous videos of where you ride, you are on you way to having a perfect bike for your adventures, whether they're long or not! Someone else commented on the vibes in your videos. I second that.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Ed! I'm hoping this bike will strike a good balance between road and gravel, and long distance self-supported riding. There are still a few more details to iron out, but it's nearly there. Thanks for watching!

[@roadglide]

It’s an absolute beauty. It’s going to be a mountain goat with those gears too. I love the look of that Gilles Berthoud Galibiar. It’s long, narrow and flat. I’d like to try one. I’m coming from a run of the mill Fizik Arione. Also long, flat and narrow. Hope I likey. Please. Let us all know what you think at some point. I do likey timeless classic you have built. Many happy, healthy and safe miles. Peace.

[@JPO1184]

Beautiful bike! Awesome setup. Thanks for sharing about it.

[@whitebreadhippie]

I found a calculator online and found out my bike's trail is 75mm/71mm mechanical trail 🙄you have me thinking about all of this stuff!✌❤🚲

[@Henrywildeberry]

High trail bikes are very stable. The lower trail forks have more rack so they tend to flex a little more providing a nice ride quality. I'm still on the fence on which set-up I like better.

[@whitebreadhippie]

@@Henrywildeberry the fork on mine is flexy with the forward bend down to the axle as well and I enjoy it. The geometric qualities of my bicycle seem to be well suited to how I tend to load it up and make it really comfortable on long riding days, too. My current battle with myself is in learning to deal with my newfound sloth... never knew I'd miss 4 teeth on the count of both my old chainrings so badly. I am enjoying my 'Grandpa Gear' on my new triple setup though. the soulution just may be to finally remove my old CatEye Enduro8 from my handlebar stem so I don't think about it so much!

[@viveviveka2651]

No apologies necessary for the length of the video. I enjoyed it and the extra details.

[@flpirate45]

Your Bike just went well over my WOW factor meter, it went over the 100% scale. I love it .Enjoy many many miles of great rides. Paul

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Paul! I am beyond stoked!

[@Arieeeee]

Ah I guess this answers my question from the Seattle/Portland ride! Beautiful bike and I learned about Rando bikes.

[@paulm4113]

I also ride a custom steel Caletti (out of Santa Cruz, Ca) road. So incredibly awesome. In the 17lb range with Columbus tubing.

[@EveryTongue]

Gorgeous bike mate!

[@MrELOIGOMES]

It was beautiful. Congratulations!

[@stallsonpurpose]

left handed donut run , WOWZA!

[@simonemerli5745]

Hey Henry! Thanks for sharing all the building process!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks for watching, Simone!

[@angelopiccinelli7455]

Yes, the famous IKEA clock on the wall.:-) Panaracer tires belong to Panasonic and Panasonic actually makes just good prodcts. The brakes wouldn't be mine. And downtube shifters can be dangerous in some situations. But it is not about security, the style is important - and this bike definitely looks good!:-)

[@zombpocolypseiscomin]

Beautiful build. Well done!

[@AnomadAlaska]

Incredible build. Very well done by the best mechanic you can find. Omar is a genius in the shop. He built my Volagi Viaje a long time ago. I have a pair of new Mafac cantilever brakes (late 70s I think) waiting for a home. Nice to see kool stop makes pads for those, I didn't know that.

[@philipsmith7662]

What a great looking bike.Try a mountain bike triple front mech.,they have a nice tight radius .A suntour xc pro would complement the retro look of the velo orange chainset

[@jackiegammon2065]

From what I've had in the stand, most front der's for mtn bikes are made for a 42 tooth big chainring. While you can make it work ok in the little(if you're using a triple) or ok in the big, it doesn't handle doing small and large rings very well. But if you are using a compact crank, why not use a cyclocross front der? Suntour could handle a 46 tooth big chain ring, I only wish that it was still in production!

[@fredsanke4070]

A museum piece...nice restobuild bike....

[@Henrywildeberry]

Fred Sanke thank you!

[@gregsierra414]

Beautiful bike. It looks like you had fun building it.

[@michaelc7937]

I simply love it and love your style; it's very similar to my 34 year old US made lugged Steel Trek. Classic beauty.

[@peakexperience]

Gorgeous bike. Kudos to Omar. Great job fellas.

[@kenblair2538]

Great video, really nice Ohmar, let you use his shop. Not much in the way of gravel roads, in my neck of the woods, lots of quiet country roads. That crank gave me an idea . I'm moving all my touring gear of my old touring bike, onto a Bridgestone 500, I built up in 2017. Found my old Suntour 46/28 crankset. Ordered a spindle, and will install with a 7 speed 13-34 cassette. I put on some modern components, but replacing the 27 in. wheels with 700, and I think 28mm will fit. Plan on doing a little unsupported riding this year. Wow! MS. Kools got a new bike too, you guys will look great, riding on your new bikes. Bring on the videos.

[@DarthJabba504]

Compass tires have a supplier casing.

[@Henrywildeberry]

chrisk730 Supplier! 😆🤙🤙

[@DarthJabba504]

@@Henrywildeberry hah yeah, autocorrect...

[@Henrywildeberry]

I thought you meant it that way, supple-ier! Like in more supple.

[@drtoothpaste]

Looks like a very fun bike! Good luck with it!!!!

[@robmartin1792]

Beautiful, man! Omar is an absolute Legend, huh? I run and am a huge fan of Gevenalle shifters. You get the best of both worlds-friction or index plus, they are located on the hoods. They are actually mounted to the brake levers so you can have your hands in a comfortable position. Dude, I wish you many, many golden miles to come. Thanks for the great vlog. Best, Rob

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Rob! Omar is an absolute Legend! I can't say enough about how much his wisdom helped me put this bike together and actually make it work!

[@karlintucson]

Beautiful bike! Nice build!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks for sticking through the video, I know this was long!

[@walterchapman3337]

Nice bike.I have three bikes,a Trek 830 with a Zip electric motor,a vintage Motobecane Super Marage and a Ross Eurotour.All have new tires but the Trek needs a new battery for the motor but it's hard to find online.It's the motor that rolls against the back tire and has a small switch on the handlebar to control the power.Do you know where I can find one cheap?Also how much is your bike worth?

[@TimSchmidt_art]

Diggin' this vintage looking machine, great video.

[@alanatkins3769]

Awesome bike and build. As an old guy I really dig what you have created.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Alan! There's a lot to be said about the bygone era of bicycles, and much to learn! I think these bikes have a lot going for them, and for the rider!

[@ciccioformaccio7527]

Great bike ! and great building I would make only 3 small changes. White outer brake cables. Paul Minimoto brakes and Brooks C15 saddle.

[@Henrywildeberry]

On the C-15 do you have the center cut-out version? Mine was pretty stiff so I ended up letting it go when I sold my Bianchi.

[@AlMartinsvidplace]

Not sure if I'm more envious of the Bike or the Donuts. The bike is pretty amazing coming in at 23 lbs with all the things it will be able to do, great job Henry and John and Omar !

[@Henrywildeberry]

Those donuts! I can't even come close to within 40 miles of that place without getting pulled in. Amazing!

[@garik.crezyrussian.7937]

Very beautiful bike!🚲👏👏👏👍😍

[@cpbostrom]

What a great video! Much love from Minnesota.

[@samm8500]

What a thing of beauty.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you, Samuel! I couldn't be more pleased!

[@alanparadise3139]

like the green bike color and it go's with that color saddle. Good choice.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Alan, once I get everything dialed in I plan to get a matching bar tape to tie everything together.

[@dougcohenmiller]

I have that same VO crankset. When building my passhunter at the end of 2018 I wanted a triple as well. Since I was going with brifters Igor at VO strongly recommended these instead. I was antsy at first because Live in Central Asia where we have insane winds and like to be able to really get low to keep on pedaling through. I will say that these cranks have really been amazing. I love the looks, and the gear ratios are aok for everything I’ve done so far.

[@spin2win721]

Beautiful. New bike day is always the best day.

[@andreyrozodominguez8050]

WOW hermosa

[@bobby3704]

greeting from the city of East Los Angeles … really good videO big fan of touring commuters roads bikes

[@monamiakurz6224]

Omar appears to be a very nice guy and superb building companion.

[@Henrywildeberry]

I couldn't have put this together without his help. He made it easy and fun! I owe him big time.

[@allrounderbicycle7193]

Gee, I’d love to use those words on our website somewhere. That’s such a nice this to say. Thanks!

[@pavanatanaya]

Maybe it's the relative size of the 650b wheels but that large chainring looks huge

[@Henrywildeberry]

That's interesting you say that because it's only a 46 tooth ring. Perhaps, it's the move to 1x that makes all 2x and 3x systems look bigger?

[@pavanatanaya]

Henrywildeberry the Velo Orange cranks are beautiful. I'm a trek technician by trade. All the whiz bang Doo dads are just fashion play. I still run 10 speed x2 . Enjoy the ride

[@SinnerSince1962]

They only thing I really winced at was the Mafacs. Brakes are something I really, really want to work well, and I just would have put something a bit more modern on it.

[@Henrywildeberry]

I wasn't happy with the 4-dot pads, but once I set them up with the eagle claw pads they work great.

[@x91iNFINITi]

Cool vibe bra, wife, doggy and bikes. Blessed life

[@michaelcarey3600]

Congrats man. I am so stoked on this bike. Absolutely stunning!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you!!!

[@767bob]

Nice, I have built up many bikes over the years. A lot of planning, researching for the right parts and patience goes into each build. I have enjoyed all of my builds. As the years and miles goes by it is neat to see in how the bike and parts performs...enjoy your build and all of the happy miles you new ride will provide.

[@Henrywildeberry]

It would be such a treat to get your take on some of those builds you've created over the years. To hear about what worked and what didn't. This build taught me a lot about compatibility issues, and my own expectations. I'm looking forward to putting it through the rigor of our bumpy, choppy roads and gravel tracks. Thanks for all the feedback, Bob!

[@dazzasp3]

What a nice bicycle 👍

[@vuduboy]

I love Berthoud saddles. I find them to be super comfortable.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Hey Joe! So far so good! The shape is nice and the few rides have been on are comfortable.

[@azoique]

Beautiful bike dude. Makes me wanna build a steel randonneur again.

[@huesitoggy]

Que hermosa esta!! Perfecta all road!!!!! Congrats!! Hope miles and miles funny time!!!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you, Dario! The adventure is about to begin, and I can't wait to get the miles in. Cheers!

[@borapora]

Nice, really nice!

[@tommasi566]

You'll always find a way to make it better if not prettier! Great job.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Hey thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@tommasi566]

@@Henrywildeberry I want to share you out as best I can because you do great work. I have friends all over Europe. I don't have any content of my own but I like independent channels.

[@robertomphd]

I'm a little bit jealous but I'll hold it. Congratulations.

[@the1andonly]

Loving this! Definitely some inspiration for my next build here.

[@jackiegammon2065]

Beautiful bike! I understand that you want a compact crank, but my suggestion is that the front derailleur is slightly outboard. If the tail end of the f/der is rotated in towards the seat tube ever so slightly I think you'll feel a big difference. Once that happens, then a slight adjustment to cable tension and throw on the f/der... I think you'll feel/see a difference that in shifting. Always fun to have a new bike, hope you many happy miles!

[@teodorocalalo6744]

Steel is real... Bike commuter from Philippines!!!

[@Frostbiker]

26:54 loving the energy of riding with an infant on your back.

[@matthewlewis9356]

Beautiful classic bike 🚲

[@misanthropickat6167]

That's a beauty. Happy new bike day

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you!

[@markbudd8432]

I just love the look of this bike. Kind or sorry that the triple didn't work out the compact looks nice. Keep up with these videos - they're great

[@Henrywildeberry]

Me too! I think the triple is a perfect crank for a multi-purpose bike. The subcompact works, as a lot of people have mentioned, however, there is a little more cross chaining necessary. I'm keeping my eye out for a narrow Q triple. One with a standard bolt circle diameter would be nice. I've also emailed VO and asked if they plan to increase the number of middle ring options for their triple. We'll see...

[@adamtripp515]

Awesome bike and awesome video! I have the same Gilles Berthoud saddle. It takes a few hundred miles to break in but is definitely worth it and I like it a lot more than my old Brooks B17. Congratulations!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Adam, so far I like the saddle even with only about 60 miles on it. The shape is nice!

[@mpwithad]

Awesome. So been looking forward to this video😀

[@lucky2227]

Sweet Build!

[@skmerti]

Henry, well documented birth of this awesome bike, wish you lot of safe miles on it, looks gorgeous too. Hello from Slovakia. I live 14 mikes form Peter Sagan's home town Zilina where he grew up.

[@robappleby583]

That’s a beauty, congratulations!

[@767bob]

In regards to the crank, if you want a low "Q" factor triple crank try an old new stock Sugino Aero Tour triple or a VO Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset. They are both stiff and looks pretty nice, the Sugino AT has a thinner/rounder look with a polished finished while the VO crank is more square-ish with a very high polished finish....

[@JustRideZipp2001]

Always have to have donuts ! What a Great looking build, Love it !

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Zipp! The donuts are crucial to a bike build video.

[@joseareland]

Every second on this video counts... great work from both of you guys!

[@leesvision]

that is smooth vintage looking machine. 👍👍

[@paulm4113]

Stumbled on this - again ! Chris King always rocks!! I need to get a life😁

[@HerrmannHinz]

Yay there it is. Already a classic!

[@earnestr35]

Great video, love your meticulous detail and explanations...I've built up several steel touring bicycles from the mid 80's mostly Voyageurs. I didn't realize how much I knew about bicycles but as you were explaining (it's like a 2nd language) I knew what you meant. :-) I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to following along.

[@bradsanders6954]

Ive got parts,what I need is a 58cm good steel touring/rando frame. And a 54cm Surly LHT frame needs to find a good home.

[@nafs53]

This is a beautiful build and you know what I really like about it? It is the silver alloy hardware set against that lovely dark green paint, topped off by the lovely brown saddle. I want to get silver alloy hardware for my next bike instead of the black anodized items. I believe it's an added safety feature too for those evening/murky weather rides. Anyways, great job and I'm no expert, just a casual, fair weather rider..👏👍

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you!

[@anant6778]

Its brilliant that it has full mudguards cant believe how difficult it is to get these kn modern bikes 😳

[@Radio-Loud]

Thanks for another great vid, I started watching a few weeks ago but just finished today! Interesting to hear about your crank adventure. I just bought a vintage Schwinn Voyageur with first gen Deore drivetrain and a 30/46/50 crank. I had been riding a drop bar hybrid conversion with a MTB triple for several months with a 180q, the deore crank is 150q, and my knees sure notice the difference. I too prefer a triple but the half step gearing with downtube shifters on a 5 speed freewheel requires a lot of dancing, too much I’m afraid for comfortable commuting, which is 90% of my riding. So I have also been deliberating a double crank, not so much for the Q factor but the 30t granny is pretty useless in flat Indiana and the 46t “small ring” is a little tall for me. But I could see how with a cassette hub with more gears a 46/30 could be quite nice. The Voyageur has 120mm rear spacing which I think will probably limit my options for rear wheel replacement, but I’m also considering a single crank and internal gear hub. Anyway, I appreciate the longer videos too, just takes me a little longer to find time to watch em. I leave you a long comment in exchange. Looking forward to seeing your next update on this bike.

[@Henrywildeberry]

The compact double can provide you with plenty of gear range especially if you only need climbing gears on occasion. Where we live, the terrain is pretty unforgiving, and the surfaces are often varied from crappy pavement to gravel roads. The triple allows me to find a comfortable gear in all those conditions while still maintaining a decent chain line. The compact double works too and has a lower q. Thanks for the comment!