German WW2 Bike - Restored and Ridden again!

[@forgottenthings]

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[@charlottegouase5891]

Was für eine Reifengröße wurde verwendet?

[@ЛлНшщ]

66 на 6666 77 и 7777 на него и для него 666666666666666666666666

[@robertor.ramirez3412]

Que tipo de guantes usan

[@RobertRicker-l2b]

I’m so pleased that you did not try to make the bike “new” again. You respected it’s age, it’s history in carefully cleaning and preserving it. Beautiful! 😮

[@EternalArrow]

Yeah agree!

[@HotDog_Test]

Почему это хорошо? Разве придание этому велосипеду первозданного облика, не является уважением к возрасту?

[@think_man]

@@HotDog_Test not. repainting it would make him lose his soul.

[@tribestribes2555]

The very patina is georgeus. Nice job done, to keep the cycle original.

[@HotDog_Test]

Представьте себе что у одного коллекционера старинных автомобилей скончалась тетушка, и после её похорон, в старом гараже в саду, нетронутом 80 лет, обнаружили старинный автомобиль. Как вы думаете, его оставят в том же виде как нашли или отреставрируют? Он выглядел бы лучше если бы его отреставрировали. С велосипедом то же самое, а о душе пусть думает епископ.

[@Q.7]

I know I'm very late here and no-one will read this but I am amazed at how repairable this bicycle is. Every single piece can be replaced no matter how tiny it is. The build quality is robust. No flimsy part to be seen anywhere. Companies nowadays are always after cutting corners. Regarding the restoration process most people are at the extreme ends of two opposite sides. Some hate the fact that the patina is removed or a new coat of paint is done and vice versa. I'm kinda in the middle. If the rust has entered under the old paint you sand it and paint it to prevent further rusting. If it's a few chipping here and there or the paint has rubbed off due to regular use, keep it as is. I follow this philosophy while repairing things in my house. Thank you.

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you!😃

[@christianmontagx8461]

I read :) The robustness is the reason why i owned 30 years ago a bike from second world war. I don't know the brand anymore. But it was the only bike that was able to keep up my paper boy job. 50kg load on the bicycle rack was no problem for that bike. It reduced my round trips to base station enormously.

[@shaunbrowne3963]

Bicycles are amazing! After lying dormant, and forgotten for 85 years, having survived a eawar, and still intact. is a testament to who built the bike, who owned the bike, who preserved the bile, and who restored the bike. A bicycle is evidence of eternal life, Thank you for chronicling this restoration!

[@frck9545]

丁寧に作られた自転車だから再生できるのですね。現在の自転車は魂が宿っていないので、再生出来ないですよね。

[@deepale1497]

Great reply..

[@vintagebikenut]

​@@frck9545yes!!!

[@FernandoMoura08]

That’s what I call “restoration” … respecting and preserving the antiquity of the subject, instead of scraping it all and repainting, etc… GOOD JOB!!!

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you!🤩

[@philipspringer-d6f]

Absolutely the correct way to preserve. This bicycle was engineered to be maintained. We need to continue this philosophy. Thank you for a job well done.😁

[@classydays43]

Its amazing how little has changed over the decades. A testament to classic practices, to be sure.

[@alexshrek6144]

Изменилось качество!!!!!!

[@normawingo5116]

She’s gorgeous, and thank you for restoring what was there and respecting the beauty of her age. Great job!

[@michaelwegscheider8656]

What a pretty bike! The idea of keeping the original painting came out really great.

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you very much!

[@cliffe02]

Bravo, great to see your vintage tools being used to restore the beautiful bicycle. Fascinating video, Merci.

[@thomasschultz2669]

Wunderschönes Rad und erstklassige Arbeit!👍

[@Jovolution]

Naja, geht so.

[@a.ha.7292]

Ich wollte eigentlich was zu der Feder in der Stempelbremse erfahren, jetzt habe ich bis zum Ende geschaut und gar nicht auf die Feder geachtet. Der Veleda-Sattel ist ja wirklich ein Träumchen. Habe einen Lohmeyer, bei dem sich der Anlehnschutz leider verabschiedet. Der Gummi am Lenker ist dafür an diesem Rad dafür da?

[@Mekaniskidiot]

im working on a bike from 1933, and i must say that your skill is amazing! and that you could find alll those rare tools

[@remilaranlacaze1323]

Magnificent restoration, you've kept the bike's patina, which is part of its charm. Finally someone who doesn't repaint everything, who doesn't change everything. I restore vintage bikes myself, but more from the 80s. I have the same principles as you, in the sense that, as I said, you restore, not renovate. I found this restoration really nice, I hope you'll do more of them 👍

[@tomfahy3617]

This video is the antidote to the over-restoration movement. And I am of the opinion that over-restoration is not unique to bicycles, but furniture and automobiles are victims, as well. Inspiring!

[@ivancho5854]

I have NEVER seen a high-low beam headlight on a bicycle! Many other features are quite advanced compared with equivalent British bicycles of the day. For instance the handlebar stem tensioner and the chain tensioner. The attention to detail that went into making this bike is pretty incredible. Brilliant restoration. Thank you. 👍

[@peterstern6695]

Vor 50 Jahren gab's noch viele Fahrräder von solchen Tyben in Deutschland,wie NSU, Vaterland, Miele, Stricker,HWE, Staiger, Rabeneick..fuhren meistens ältere Leute kann ich mich noch gut daran erinnern ,schön das solche Fahrräder noch erhalten werden👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@TheStig1961]

This is a 10 point restoration. Saved the original paint. Usually "restoers" kills the object by removingvLl the old original paint.. Regards Stig Österberg from Dalsbruk in Finland

[@DwightStark]

It's interesting how there are two different types of people, those who prefer to preserve the history of a piece, and those who like to see it perfectly restored, so they can see what it looked and felt like when it was first made.

[@forgottenthings]

Tank you! As well for us😃

[@HotDog_Test]

Есть ещё тип людей которые везде и всюду ставят элементы Shimano))

[@BlackRaven-w4e]

That kind of "perfect" restoration is not restoration at all...

[@Tag-Traeumer]

Great vehicle and restoration. What I particularly notice is that the mudguard around the front wheel is nice and long, not like most modern bicycles that throw dirt and water at themselves and the rider's shoes. I don't understand this step backwards. Dirt everywhere because a short mudguard is considered sportier and cooler? People used to be smarter. For my needs, a mudguard has to be even longer, the tangent of the tire, along which dirt flies away, has to run below the bottom bracket and the pedals. So I attached a self-made protective shield made of neoprene and a steel wire bracket to my bike. So everything stays clean below for much longer. Although my bike is 54 years younger than the Wanderer here, it is also 31 years old and on the road every day in summer and winter, I take good care of it.

[@jfu5222]

Wanderer is one of the four companies that made Auto Union. The four interlocked rings representing Wanderer, Horch, DKW, and Audi.

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Interesting information. My uncle wrenched on both DKW (two stroke) and Audi cars when I grew up.

[@sheep1ewe]

Beautiful! I guess those must had been expensive back in the days! Personally i really love when You keep some of the traces of it's original history like this.

[@danielpreilly77]

Yes I was thinking The same thing. I am Also curious the value of it today in its restored condition.

[@sheep1ewe]

@@danielpreilly77 I don't know about this particular macine, but industrial quality machines are really expensive new where i live. In Sweden it would probably go for at least 3-600USD i think in this condition. It is probably not worth buying and restoring just for selling, but it is definitely worth it for the feeling when it stand there before You in the workshop and You are gripping around the handle! Compared to the 200$ Chinesium macines even an 80 Year old drillpress of this type is an absolute dream to use! If ask me. My recent project is and Eagle (Örn) late from 1944 i got on a local machine action recently, i would newer trade it for any ever so good brand new Chinesium macine i can tell. Ha ha

[@sheep1ewe]

@@danielpreilly77 If You are looking for a rusty barnfind it would be no more than about 100, maybe200$ which is in my opinion incredibly cheap for a machine like this!

[@nickmartian9527]

More restoration in the future. So relaxing to watch giving the bicycle another chance to ride on thru your restoration effort. 👌

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you so much!

[@jimihendrix731]

I didn’t realize cotterless square taper cranks existed when this bike was produced. Beautiful work.

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you!

[@skorobeymoto6133]

Приветствую ✋. Очень качественная реставрация. Низкий поклон таким реставраторам, которые знают свое дело. Жду следующего видео. Очень интересно и познавательно, как надо реставрировать! Всего хорошего.

[@СергійЄвченко-р6м]

Гдекачество? Можно ж было похромировать детали,а не просто очистить их...

[@dmitirynesterenko2893]

Это скорее назвать нужно обслуживанием,чем реставрацией.

[@error52]

A most excellent video! I enjoyed every minute of it and I applaud your effort in preserving the bike.

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you very much!!

[@Jestersson]

Amazing video thanks to people like you who keep these works of art going👌 Good job sir.

[@adamw.20]

...perfekte Restauration nicht überrestauriert wie so häufig danke fürs zeigen...

[@jarosawzon4272]

Great job, preserved original painting and character of the bike.

[@AduM-r9j]

Bravo! for the restoration. Bravo! for the realization of the video. Masterpieces.

[@RestorationVideo]

*_Better and much more beautiful than new!! Good job_*

[@stuartdrakley2106]

Very interesting. It's amazing how different the details of certain parts differ from country to country. You didnt explain how the brakes work, I would appreciate description of their function. Thank you, I am a Brit enjoying German engineering.

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you for your advice! We will try to focus on that in our next videos.

[@tr31uk]

I’m very pleased watching your restoration -watched also the second video of you- and at last there’s one who keeped the old patina of time!

[@andrewboyddotcom]

What an authentic restoration. The pedals - mind-blowing simple engineering built with permanence in mind. MASSIVE, thoroughly thought out, simple, durablity in a bicycle. Leave it to the Germans - champions of conveying utility, simplicity, affordability, durability and elegance through sound engineering in everything they do. The only thing - the brakes: not at all convincing, but that allows for uninterrupted forward progress, I suppose.

[@hybridchild8393]

Not overly restored, great job.

[@davidhunternyc1]

That's amazing! More of a conservation than a restoration. The patina on this bicycle can never be duplicated. What you did adds value to this already stunning and rare bike. The only change I would've made would be to find period correct pedals. Congrats.

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you! The pedals with reflectors are the right ones for this period.

[@hanskuijsten2380]

Those are by far the most intricate bicycle pedals I've ever seen 😄

[@akobayashi9381]

Great work. An actual reestoration video.

[@bg-jo7kj]

Perfect restoration, as little interference as possible. The way it should be.

[@publeosamson9256]

6 7 drew free free+5+

[@hondaxl250k0]

I just did a 1947 cwc roadmaster. Was my grandfathers. Paint was too far gone to save as it was in the barn loft for almost 40 years. Maybe longer. I kept the original paint options that were available. It was black and white with red pinstripes.. I put it all back but switched too gold pin stripes . It looks soo classy. And was an option.. it will be my sunny day rider with the kids.

[@_rainbowbiker_]

Diesen Wiederaufbau als Deutscher zu sehen macht mich grad echt Stolz und habe mega respekt zur guten alten bewährten Technik.❤‍🔥

[@Mr.D-k7l]

I am a bicycle mechanic...I know this may mean nothing to most everyone but....the clamping of a frame by it's top-tube........ it's a thing which makes some mechanics absolutely irate. The work he's doing is lovely, meticulous, and he seems organized indeed. The application of torque, either cleaning motion and or headset/bb/pedal install when a frame is clamped at the top-tube could "kink" the frame. I've seen it happen. I've done it myself when I was a young mechanic. I watched an apprentice crack a frame this way and then get fired as he was "sure that it wasn't the clamp....the frame was like that." I just.....get a dummy post or something.....it may be insane of me to complain or mention this but I love bikes and the entirety of our industry.....save the frames and use dummy seat posts. Sorry to vent. Lovely video though Dear Comrade.

[@jasonmorris858]

Aehy'll expose you as a fraud

[@Mr.D-k7l]

@@jasonmorris858 Hahaha. It's a great video and he's doing "loving" and careful work. I just have been harassed and chastised as a young mechanic into avoiding top or seat tube clamping. It may be insane but I think all us bike mechanics are a bit looney. I mean....have you ever tried to turn off Slayer or something like that and one of your mechanics loses their minds as a result? Like....dude....chill out we're just not doing Cannibal Corpse when customers are at the counter. "I HATE MY LIFE THIS SHOP SUXXXX!!!!" That sorta thing. Peace!!!

[@lcatraz2919]

Nice...it's old bikes..and Soviet copies Wanderer bikes 1950...all more in Russia.. ХВЗ factory..

[@ОльгаЛеонідівна-п8т]

Та Харківський велосипедний завод ,це Україна ,уточнення

[@ІванЦібеленко]

@@Mr.D-k7l

[@jayedannholmes6367]

By the way you did one hell of a GREAT JOB, my father was in WW2 ,and he's probably looking down from heaven smiling at you. He would be proud of you!

[@nashgawri4869]

WOW, what a beauty. nicely done.🙏🙏 I grew up riding a similar Chinese made bike on the streets of Kandahar Afghanistan around 45 years ago. The countless hours of joy that brought me and my friends.

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you!

[@swnorcraft7971]

The closed end of the master link clip should face the direction of travel of the chain.....this way, if it strikes something or something strikes it, it will be pushed in the direction that keeps in on instead of knocking it off. Very nice bike. Nice restoration. Definitely a keeper. Be well.

[@SD_Alias]

My Grandfather had a Wanderer too Grandmother had a Miele bike. I was on a childs seat at weekends in the 1970s… Later, as a teenager, I inherited his Wanderer bike and had it made with parts from the junkyard. I sold it in my 20s…

[@forgottenthings]

I hope our video has brought back some fond memories for you :)

[@tomsawyer1500]

Quelle élégance ces vieux biclou'nes! 🤗😍 Mais aussi intemporel pour ainsi dire, quelle solidité et robustesse à l'époque..c'était pas du consommable comme aujourd'hui..bravo👌

[@jaimegomezgarcia7599]

Fantastic work. And the idea of keeping the history and patina of the bike is just great . Tthanks for that!

[@ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣΒΕΡΔΕΓΚΑΣ]

Congratulations. I'd say a very fine and precise restoration ceremony. Respect.

[@matthias903]

Super-Schönes Video. Alle Achtung vor den "Renovierungsarbeiten". Ein sehr schönes Fahrrad.

[@forgottenthings]

Vielen Dank!

[@tilleylepew5944]

Yes The "wear and tear" on the bike tells too much of a story to ignore ! I really love that hard REAL STEEL clank in audio

[@francisdoss8642]

What a wonderful video...Very technical and interesting simple mechanics...The patience and systematic work of this person is adorable...In such a beautiful & formal video, I only wish we could use 'better words'...(one instance only of using the unsavoury 'Sc..... up...)...Keep it up folks...Auf wiedersehen, from Bangalore...

[@CrustyRestorations]

Stunning attention to detail👍

[@truthteller8459]

Germany makes some great quality products and vehicles. The world could have been so much better.

[@hybridchild8393]

An authentic restoration keeping its spirit alive.

[@SunDriedTomatoto]

The result is really amazing and i really liked watching the process of restoring such a beautiful machine. I bought a similar Wanderer frame from about 1937 about 15 years ago. It was in terrible rusty condition and not much parts were left. So i decided to sandblast and repaint it. I rebuilt it with all beautiful parts i could find (and afford) to a custom daily driver for me. From todays perspective not all decisions were right, but i still love my bike and ride it regularly.

[@chanderbhansital-sk8gu]

My bicycle is a part of my life thank you very much ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Very nice job. My bikes through childhood in the 60s were essentially identical to this kind of bike. Similar geometry, mechanics and materials. Nice revisit.

[@marktalbott3835]

Basic bicycles haven't changed much in nearly 100 years. Even with hydraulic brakes and electronic shifting, 99% of the bicycles will encounter will be this basic design. I've loved being a mechanic for about 30 years. And the greatest joy is working on simple bikes.

[@EdioDellavechia]

Muito lindo❤❤❤❤ moro no sul Brasil🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@fergusonto-2032]

Awesome job , beautiful piece of engineering .

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you!😃

[@خالدالبيومي-ظ1ز]

Beautiful work!

[@АндрейЗеленский-в7м]

Очень понравилась реставрация! А, главное, что велосипед сохранил исправность и заменить пришлось только шарики в подшипниках, поставить новые грипсы, цепь и седло! Это говорит о качестве изготовления товара в те далёкие годы! Я помню подобный велосипед у моего детского друга был, только дамский! Это было в 1961 году, мне было 9 лет! Мы катались на великах целыми днями! У меня был Орлёнок советский, а у Коли немецкий, дамский! Мой Орлёнок скончался в 1973 году! А когда прекратил существование тот немецкий, я не знаю! Благодарю Вас за реставрацию! Здоровья и удачи!

[@jeremynorth]

Lovely restoration. This bike was so well made with some really interesting features.

[@derwishrenegat743]

very interesting implemented brakes, well-made light, one speed, very interesting ancient bicycle!

[@davidcrupert2690]

I still have a set of Gedore open end wrenches that I bought 44 years ago and they are still going strong.

[@pumpdumpster]

Absolutely beautiful, well done! 👏👏👏👏

[@frankfrizzo183]

Great video....I have a 50s Horman from Germany I did a mechanical restoration on. I love it.

[@sajeewanhatangala6498]

I am Sri Lankan.I have four cycles.This is great.I like many videos of your channel.

[@shaunbrowne3963]

The part count for assembly of this Wanderer bicycle is amazing. The bearings aalone must have been close to 100, or more. A stockists niightmare!

[@JoaoPaulo-lr6wh]

The old tools, are so cool 😎

[@CREPOZOIDES.LE.MORBIDES]

..............BISOUS BONJOUR DE LA FRANCE BIENVENUE JADORE CONTINUER MERCI

[@markhagge8646]

Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. What a robustly built bike and a meticulous restoration job. With those thick rubber blocks, the pedals look like they weigh 3.4 kg each! Your work stand clamp appears stout enough to hold a fully-built Zundapp KS 750 (without the sidecar of course)

[@LeckerMettwurst]

what a beautyful bike! Gute Arbeit!

[@forgottenthings]

Vielen Dank!

[@lorenciandrej]

Beautiful bike.

[@vladimirmilutinovic8057]

Beautiful ! I am very surprise to itegrated spindle on crankset !!!

[@mg-xs3og]

Gute Arbeit!! :-) Und gut, wenn man so gut mit Ersatzteilen bestückt ist - und natürlich die Originalwerkzeuge hat... Ich kann schon verstehen, dass man möglichst viel der Original-Lackierung erhält... vielleicht werde ich auch noch erwachsen und sehe es irgendwann genauso - momentan würde ich mich schrecklich schwer tun, nicht zu strahlen, zu pulvern, neu zu verchromen und dann Decals und Linierung neu zu machen 🙂

[@forgottenthings]

Dankeschön! Das muss jeder selbst entscheiden. Aber neu lackieren/chromen kann man hinterher immer noch, andersrum leider nicht ... :)

[@mg-xs3og]

@@forgottenthings Da hast du allerdings Recht 🙂 Wünsche dir/euch weiterhin viel Spaß und Muße beim perfekten Schrauben und würde mich freuen, vielleicht hier noch die ein oder andere Restauration begleiten zu können, Matthias

[@petehotoff3715]

Good quality bike, super restored, brilliant job done 👆👍

[@paulmeyer5682]

Toll restauriert !

[@forgottenthings]

Vielen Dank!

[@HartmutSchroder]

Wanderer war eine Firma aus der sächsischen Stadt Chemnitz am Rande des Erzgebirges.Wanderer baute Werkzeugmaschinen,Büromaschinen, Fahrräder,Motorräder und Autos .Ab 1932 wurde die Autoproduktion Teil von Auto Union. Daraus entstand Audi .Unter dem Namen Wanderer werden immer noch Fahrräder neu produziert.

[@davida9074]

This was really satisfying to watch. Thank you for posting!

[@marcelorosa6115]

Very top! From Brazil, country Rio De Janeiro! Congratulations!!

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you!

[@christianx8494]

Funfact: Wanderer built motor vehicles as well. The company belonged to the four brands that were merged into the Auto- Union, together with DKW, Horch and Audi.

[@briangoldberg4439]

you generally don't have to reuse bearing cages in those kinds of applications. they were used to cut costs on bearings and you can just replace them with more bearings for a smoother ride and more durability

[@forgottenthings]

That is a good way to go! Actually we do that if the cage is broken or we have to face some bumps in the bearing seat.

[@marktalbott3835]

You might want to look at my comment above. Get rid of cage bearings whenever possible. Keep in mind the basic thing about bearings. TEN. 10 bearings each side on the front hub. 11 bearings each side on the bottom bracket. 9 bearings each side on the rear hub. I'd have to think about the bearing size. Definitely quarter inch on the bottom bracket. 9/16 on front?. Lol.

[@marktalbott3835]

@@forgottenthings how did you determine the number of bearings in the headset? Those are 3/32? My understanding is you put in enough bearings until one pops out. You remove that one and one more bearing. You think it'd be more precise.

[@larrydaniels6532]

@@marktalbott3835 Yes, the mechanics are surely not top flight.

[@lindajesse8250]

That clamp is a thing of beauty.

[@erickterra9362]

Congratulations! I almost driven to the tears because the result with the dynamo headlight still working! One question: Why the rubber handlebar ring at 23:00 ? Was it like decoration used on old bicycles? It was to signal something for pedestrians or drivers (I thought because of the bright color)... The only thing missing was the tube repair kit for it, because you even got the rear light! Very good job, guys!

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you very much! Die rubber was used to lean the bicycle against a wall e.g., so the frame doesn't get damaged.

[@gubbins1933]

@@forgottenthings How very intriguing, that was my same question. Thank you for your meticulous video of a meticulous method.

[@ИльяКраснодарский-ч9е]

Супер!! В оригинальном состоянии,редкая находка!!

[@m00nscaping76]

Very well done, and thank you I enjoyed that, it took me back to my earlier day's. .... However, I feel I must point out that @ 21:00 -21:02 the chain "circlip" was placed on backwards, the closed end should AWAYS face the 'direction of travel' for safety; as the open end could snag open and spring off! 👍

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you! Yes, you are right. We fixed that afterwards...

[@yaseenrabbani6580]

Brother YOU have great skill personality thanks for sharing good experience 🚴 about old it's gold 👍🎉🔥❤️

[@troidesproject9631]

Just found this channel Can't wait to see another project

[@forgottenthings]

There is more to come!! Thank you for your support!

[@basismac2578]

Awesome work 🎉🎉

[@friedrichkoenig6687]

Good for you to have all these old tools... ;-)

[@bogdanjekieek1958]

Wspaniały rower!!!

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you!

[@patrickgodefroy9917]

merci pour ce beau travail. vélo magnifique .restaurateur au top 👍😍

[@antoniomora8487]

Tremenda nave amigo muy bonita la bicicleta. Ésto es una excelente obra de arte saludos desde Cúcuta Colombia 👍🇨🇴 Bendiciones y ya tienes un suscriptor más 👍

[@gnanasegarjohn8442]

am a cycle lover very happy to see this. Cycling good for health.

[@intivillarroel1642]

beatiful wrk, congratilatios! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ananam6417]

Eso se llama restauración, conservación ❤❤❤❤❤ lo mejor que he visto en mucho tiempo. Lo demás es tuning. Enhorabuena,me ha gustado tanto que me he suscrito 🎉

[@OLDMANTEA]

Good for another 85 years

[@bigmikeshooter]

Very interesting. Bravo from Greece...

[@forgottenthings]

Thank you very much!

[@bigmikeshooter]

@@forgottenthings looking forward for your new concept.

[@rutikuiwa7133]

Exellent job

[@jeffmay3930]

The cashiers special music at the beginning compelled me to subscribe