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I used to often handmade build bicycles. But those were very eye-catching bikes, “beach cruisers”. The last one was probably 12 years ago. Back then I wanted to build a bicycle frame made of polished stainless steel. Although stainless steel is not the best material for a bicycle frame. Now it turned out that it had worked. It was an e-bike, I thought it would be more complicated, especially with the wiring, but it was really plug and play. The polishing was actually the most complex part of the construction. Next time I would choose larger pipes and put all the cable stuff in the frame. But the whole construction was a lot of fun.
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[@Jer_Schmidt]

Your use of basic tools and few jigs makes this project look really approachable. I’ve seen so many frame building videos that make it look more difficult than it is. Thanks for that!

[@runningdoctor]

basic tools lol😂

[@spudluver47]

They are fairly basic. We’re you expecting him to use a home repair kit and tape?

[@paulivanov9280]

Tig weld, special table for welding, 4 different grinding machines, hydraulic press. Yes, its exactly basic tools...

[@peterkubistel8111]

click-bait it is 😂

[@infiniteoffset]

30 seconds into the video and I'm like darn, I have none of those tools. But I guess this is basic for metal working shop.

[@leslieaustin151]

All these keyboard warriors who all made their last bike frame with two hand files, some emery-cloth and a paraffin blow lamp. Sheesh! Give the man credit… he built most of his own tools, welding table etc. on which he constructed this frame. I wouldn’t want to ride anything that heavy, but… give the man credit, for goodness sake.

[@MattnUska]

Go find a video of a bike frame being built by a professional. You will find lots of specialized tools. These are all basic tools you will find in any metal shop.

[@user-tq3ud9zi7w]

Yeah plus argon gas etc. This title video title is bs.

[@762Schlosserbande]

Immer wieder ein Genuss, dir beim arbeiten zu zuschauen 🎉

[@spalcantara3]

It's not just a basic tool you got the skill of making it perfect frame of the bike.

[@johneggleston]

Awesome as always! Love your work and always inspiring solutions - your channel and ToT are my favorites - Cheers mate

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you....awesome 😊💪

[@PithyBikes]

Excellent work! Loved all the practical solutions. 👏🍻

[@silvergrizzly316]

Another Genius Build!!! Nice work Dirk! 👏 👍👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@PASKEN458]

Liking the hone made stand for the magnetic drill press, great idea 💡

[@danielnascimento6945]

Boy, the best video on KZbin! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻...

[@markoheimburger9895]

Absolut krasses Video Dirk ,hätte ich nicht gedacht das Du auch mal ein E-Bike baust .Großen Respekt für dein vielseitiges Talent! Grüße Marko

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊 Ja moment nicht das beste Wetter aber war schon länger mal geplant 😉 Grüße Dirk

[@user-tb6cg6qt7p]

Hallo, habe eins aus Stahl gebaut und hätte es gerne nochmal in Alu. Grüße

[@marcelknippers9591]

Pure Joy to watch! What a craftsman you're just to build your own bike like this. Flabberghasted how easy it looks. A bridge too far for me but so learnsome in all the details from which we may destillate features which helps us tremendously to build our own projects. Masterly!!!😀💯💪🚴🚴‍♀

[@thousandsunny3103]

Yes, it’s always a joy to watch a “How-to” video in fast forward without a single word spoken or explanation given. No?…NO!

[@hugh5356]

Incredible work man

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@squirrelmanbob]

Awesome work as always 👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@janeblogs324]

What a tank of a frame!

[@createdesign]

Wie immer großes Kino💪

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊

[@Lorbuverse]

Auch hier sieht man wieder eindrucksvoll: Mit der gewohnten Sorgfalt, dem handwerklichen Talent und deinem leicht fanatischen Hang zur Perfektion wird einfach jedes Projekt ein Hammer 😉 Ultrageiles Projekt und das auch noch traumhaft umgesetzt 👍🙌 Danke fürs zeigen und gerne mehr davon! 🤓

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊 also es war natürlich mehr Arbeit wie es im Video rüberkommt. Und viel kleine fummel Arbeit. Bin aber mega stolz vom Endergebnis 😁😁😁

[@zachburke8831]

Rad build! Grease your headset, seatpost and bottom bracket during install though! I have seen spokes used as filler for these stainless builds as well! Cheers!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 Yes missed the seatpost 😅 What the spokes 😱 not in my video

[@Hysterically-Inaccurate]

I sold a set of forks just like these a few months ago! Lovely build!!

herrlich gottsei dank auch eine Hinterrad Aktion mega Arbeit mal wieder

[@dustinbrosmer6164]

Man you are extremely talented wish I had a quarter of your talent

[@haf-oq3vt]

Talent alone is not enough, risk taking, skill and proper tools are also required. If you have tools just be confidence and try it. Wanting is being able, it just takes time and you shouldn't be in a hurry.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 yes with time a lot of thinks are possible. Where there is a will there is a way. Greetings

[@hytalokarvalho8856]

Perfeição feito a mão parabéns 👏 😍

[@cptrikester2671]

Great build sequence. Very nice results. 👍🙂👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@LloydGoldsteinMusic]

Fantastic!!!

[@marmasteris]

Good job👍

[@irz6534]

I really like his extraordinary ideas

[@user-tx2yt2nh8k]

NO NEED BLUE PRINT. ALL YOU NEED IS STRONG THEORY, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL . I REALLY LIKE THIS GENTLEMAN 'S VIDEO. LOVE IT

[@robinbreeds9217]

I am going to do this Friday with some Basic Tools and then ride to work on Monday.

[@haf-oq3vt]

I love these videos ❤ Be successful ❤

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@user-pq2io5ir9j]

Cool,Easy,Super fast

[@ecalzo]

Very Well done SIR WOW

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@michaelmetzner3981]

Einfach genial Dirk👍👍👍

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊

[@richardrawlings6234]

Hats off to ya

[@nilosarmiento6194]

The things in America are really amazing, so I'm in awe of you

[@subrataroy7744]

Beautiful. Good job 😅

[@SuperV8mark]

Genio total!

[@CSKang-fe1py]

와우 대단한네요 윌리도 잘하시고....

[@patricksalmon3494]

Magnifique travail Merci

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you

[@lampara453]

Nice to have one 😇😌

[@dirkkindermann2734]

Schönes Video das zeigt, dass man kein Wissenschaftler oder Künstler sein muss um einen Fahrradrahmen zu bauen. Aber man muss das Handwerk verstanden haben und das kommt super rüber. Ohne E-Motor wäre das "Eisenschwein" bestimmt etwas träge, aber bei der Materialstärke haltbar wie ein alter Lanz ;-)

[@lesliewatts7537]

Really beautiful job................ congratulations.

[@blackforrestwolfmen7897]

Wie immer KLASSE!!!!!!

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊

[@user-gw5wt7rf1o]

대단한 기술입니다.😂

[@PhuocXeDap]

Very good

[@andrerossi5010]

Excelent!

[@joshualapurga3431]

Most DIY ebike builders dreams of building a frame that is integrated with the battery.

[@user-hn3ju9hz8c]

👍Would like to see an all metal speargun build. Never seen one done.

[@madetowin1612]

SuperExtraMegaEstetic Desire! Totally Great! ❤😊

[@adgm917]

By looking at the angle on that head tube, I bet you used to race BMX. Impressive build, thanks for building!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 i did some Mountain biking in my early days

[@ninuasneofox]

Nice BMX electric 😁😁

[@alvarobermudez4054]

Bravo 👏👌

[@dogbreath6974]

"Basic tools" yeah everybody has a welder, pilar drill, metal cutting bandsaw, steel table etc, in their garage. 🤣

[@garypeek6392]

awesome

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@user-jp6lf2ie7z]

Красавец 😊👍

[@luciozucchelli8082]

Complimenti

[@anjingedan386]

wow keren brother...👍👍👍

[@nickrodis6862]

Salamat po

[@anthonybatalla1225]

Impressive...

[@undefined7463]

Basic tools for a fab shop

[@kuman1212]

Hahah the cutting machine with sticker SUBSCRIBE 😂😂😂

[@Jason01Adana]

pls weld a stealth bomber ebike frame

[@DavidM2002]

How long did it take you to learn to TIG weld ? Can you give us a bit of your background in welding. You do a nice job of it; something we amateur hacks aren't too likely to match any time soon but we can aspire to.

[@crosscontra3107]

Sehr gute Arbeit. Welche sorte rohr hast du verwendet? Bei meinem eigenbau ebike nahm ich nahtloses rohr mit 1 bis 1,5mm wandstärke

[@nicodanger13]

Nice work. this frame can support a Yamaha R1 motor :-)

[@katharinak.5910]

Wow das ist echt beeindruckend! Lg Katharina

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊 Grüße zurück 👋

[@medmezioud6360]

أحسنت واصل

[@pamanthanos9742]

what pen is you use to mark it?

[@RazvanCoroama]

how much does the frame and wheels weight ? nice project.

[@LevioPlays]

this is why i want to learn how to weld so i can make my own frame

[@1crazypj]

TIG welders are expensive, a decent one at leat $2,000 plus you have to get gas bottles( Argon, CO2, etc depending on what your welding) You can buy a ready made Ti frame about same money.

[@gregthompson8062]

What kind of steel was used and what state was this shot in? Great video

[@lucblin1435]

Super bike... I want one😅

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@scottgriffiths326]

Like to know were you got your fork head from or how you went about making it ? Making a E bike now but want to know if you can buy one of the shelf before making press tools ..ta

[@mikstratok]

I feel like the threads holding the battery could be a bit too anemic, has that given you any problems?

[@lucaleardi6390]

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[@trashes_to_treasures]

Moin, geiles Projekt ✌️😎 Ein paar Gedanken / Punkte: Das Schaltauge wird eigentlich bewusst extra anschraubbar gemacht, da es gerne mal bei Schaltfehlern massiv verbogen wird oder gar abbricht. Passiert, wenn das Schaltwerk mitsamt der verhedderten Kette hinten über den Rahmen rauf gebogen wird. Passiert öfter als man denkt und will, gerade bei off-road. Schaltwerk fix mit Ausfallende findet man eher bei den günstigeren Rädern, wo das oft ein ganzes Stanzteil ist. Kriegst du sicher in dem Fall wieder schön hingebogen, aber das kann man ja auch vermeiden 😏 Beim Einbau von Steuersatz und Innenlager unbedingt Montagepaste oder zumindest Fett verwenden, das kann sich sonst schön festfressen. Hast du sicher gemacht, aber im Video hab ich es nicht sehen können. Aber all in all richtig schönes Projekt! Glückwunsch!

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊 Ja das mit dem Schaltauge wollte ich erstmal auch zum schrauben machen war mir aber dann doch zu viel arbeiten. Werde mich dann ärgern wenns passiert. Wird aber wenig als mtb benutzt deswegen gehe ich mal davon aus das....😅 Ne Paste hab ich nicht gemacht 😅 und dafür hab ich jetzt gerade auch keine ausrede 😅 Grüße

[@RazzFazz-Race]

Bei Stahlrahmen ist es doch üblich, dass das Schaltauge fest mit dem Ausfallende verbunden ist. Erst als die Alu-Rahmen aufkamen wurde das anders, weil ein Schaltauge aus Alu beim Zurückbiegen ziemlich schnell abreißt. Stahl kannst du dagegen ziemlich häufig und sehr stark biegen.

[@thousandsunny3103]

So many things I want to say… but I’ll just stick with this: “We don’t need no lubricants ‘round ‘ere, and if at first it don’t fit… Hammer it.”

[@FixitBuilditLoveit]

Good job! How much does it weigh?

[@cycleistic1365]

Nicely done. Yet the frame is quite heavy, should have used better/lighter tubes though the electric motor compensates some of that. And the overall size seems a little compact for the rider, like a youth size on a grown man. If this was the first frame project, it's a nice start, can make it better next time.

[@jasonkroll2735]

Was thinking it was chromoly...but 9.5 lbs. says it's hi tensile steel. Unless the tubing is extremely thick . Nice work building the frame and whole bike..marino custom chromoly hardtails are 3.1 kg 300 bucks.

[@user-ux9ll3yk5y]

Did you put a torque arm on ?

[@Yzerbruh]

I was a tad confused by one of the shots were you already had the wheels put on, before finishing the rest of the assembly. And I have to ask if the only thing that's holding the battery in place is a series of tie-wraps. In my opinion you still need to add a kickstand. But overall it looks very nice, with a sleek design.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 i just checked if everything is in line. Sometime it looks staight but it is not 😅 yes a kickstand... Greetings

[@TuomoLahtinen]

13:40 three bolts not zip ties

[@Geovane920]

Basic tools? 🤔

[@domir.6173]

Mit welchem gas formierst du?

[@Criscross292]

Not exactly tools the average homeowner would have, but still a cool video

[@craigengelman1369]

ok where do you get the parts ie bottom bracket ,headtube , disc brake mounts for chain stay ....

[@TheMetalist]

I made the Bottom bracket and headtub on a late. Brake mounts made in the video

[@kenneysheppard7763]

I’m confused it said in the beginning there was paid advertising. But as usual he never said anything or showed the name of the accessories he used. Great build a lot of angles go into building a bicycle.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 The convert kit to a ebike is sponsor Greetings

[@slimdog72]

Rad dude. Just shows you don't need all the fancy tools to make a bike.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 i don't have space for fancy Big tools 😅

[@tonyvitiello9897]

Nice work. I would have rather it not be an e-bike from an aesthetics perspective. But I get the functionality if that’s what you are going for.

[@abuxmedia]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@tjkoker]

Genius, mt friend. It. was a pleasure watching you work. If I may ask, what was the final weight of the bike. Cheers!

[@blankroomsoup666]

Probably somewhere around 20kg lol

[@Alex2OC]

Geile Nummer, was fürn Edelstahl hast Du genommen und sind das Steuerrohr und das Tretlagerrohr selbst gedreht?

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊 1.4571 teile sind selbst gedreht aber waren mal für ein Projekt gedacht das ich vor 5Jahren mal bauen wollte😅

[@AlteredCarbons]

question, does it not need to be temped with heat first? i know alum bikes need it just wondering if stainless does as well?

[@TheMetalist]

This doesn't actually help with stainless steel and not all aluminum needs to be heat treated. There are aluminum alloys that do not require heat treatment

[@AlteredCarbons]

@@TheMetalist thanks for the response. i was never good with tig unfortunately. so i missed a lot of stainless stuff while learning stick/flux/mig. i tried doing tig a bunch of times. i can do steal, but thats about it. nothing ever works for Alum/Strain for me.

[@TheMetalist]

@@AlteredCarbons With a little time you can learn a lot😊

[@tonysantiago3159]

Hi, I'm from NYC, how much do you charge for a frame?

[@NELSON46856]

PARABENS DO MECANICO

[@RazzFazz-Race]

Nettes Video zur Herstellung eines Rahmens, aber aus meiner Sicht sind das keine Basic Tools, sondern eine gut ausgestattete Werkstatt.

[@user-sw3mz4ps6f]

guys, what type of air did he put inside the tube during TIG welding?

[@mikev.1034]

👍👍

[@FloridaRCFlyer]

Would you post your videos on Odysee as well? You can mirror your YT channel.

[@neta1538]

sehr sehr cooler rahmen!! verarbeitest du eigentlich auch titan? lg elmar

[@TheMetalist]

Vielen Dank 😊 Also titan geschweißt habe ich schon. Aber als Fahrradrahmen noch nicht. Grüße Dirk

[@Bvanyangu352]

Tig weld, basic tools so what are the special tools

[@wagoyokonibaouattara3767]

Merci.w

[@user-eo8nr7uw7t]

Amigo. fas um quadro de bike aro 26 downhill . Desse material