I rescued this vintage bike and turned it into a fixie

[@SidReasor]

Wow the custom bullhorn bars from the drops was so simple yet blew my mind lol.

[@DonylynKnives]

Right?? It's known as 'flipped and clipped' or 'flopped and chopped' apparently 😎

[@TboneTenEighties]

Always loved the look of the classic frame/fork. Not a fan of the newer aero type frames. Nice job.

[@azcharlie2009]

I really enjoy seeing someone take old things and make them look like new again! I have an old late 70's Trek that I'd like to upgrade. But, it seems so expensive. I think I'll just give it a good clean up, grease all the bearings, and just ride it like it is.... or was...

[@goatphew]

Beautiful job man, a lot of help showed with a project I'm on

[@DonylynKnives]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@Elias-qw1ps]

This was so amazing to watch thanks for sharing!

[@jeh45345]

Fixed gear is like zen on wheels. Love it. Nice build.

[@dirk143]

What is the advantage?

[@jeh45345]

It's an absolute different feel of riding. It may be disadvantage for some conditions. But the overall feeling more than makes up for it. Try it, you may not want to go back to freewheeling. I first bought one with a flip flop rear hub, in case I didn't like it at least I'd have a regular single speed, I never put it to freewheel after riding fixed!

[@gric8051]

nice work ,beautiful job,respect

[@viperocco]

Nice attn to detail. Very cool y video homie

[@kris4645]

Nooo! Please, you didn't put that kickstand on!!??😂 Why o why??😂

[@kuligligxseunyang6327]

I like the classic one 😓

[@stefanmoisa190]

Greetings from Romania! Nice project! Respect! If i buy an old Bike to restore, i will restore like this ;)

[@DonylynKnives]

Greetings! Thank you for the kind words Stefan!

[@allanhrabia8742]

This was an amazing video !

[@limjazzdedragonheryadi1290]

I can see the before condition, it still good to ride...

[@francescobedini1439]

Good job 😊

[@duckylick]

Super rad man!

[@DestinctiveSounds]

Can you do a parts list?

[@Elias-qw1ps]

Please do this!!

[@ElektronKouture02]

YES!

[@alexandercamara2026]

New to your channel , & blown 💥 away on this build my friend...🤪 Believe me or not just picked up this very exact bike for $20 and immediately ran a search on UTube and you came up..! 🙏👍👌

[@michaelslifecycle]

Beautiful. Only think I wish you did was bondo the dents and give it a fresh paint job but it’s still fresh man. Well done

[@dionwebber708]

Where did you purchase the wheels

[@bad_soup1643]

Sweet build !

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Asome video and awesome job

[@mayconadrianomedeiros9919]

Por que o adesivo Panasonic se ela é uma Suteki?

[@ericherrera6850]

Good idea on cutting the drop bars into bull horns

[@xx_PCCR_xx]

wow! good as new!

[@Nicky_Pin_It]

Super cool build, love the handlebars

[@ohjajohh]

This looks beautiful, I wish I had the skills to do fix a bike like this

[@DonylynKnives]

Thank you! Not much skill required, you should give it a shot sometime! I'm learning as I go 😂

[@IndraFixed]

I have question it is safe? The drop out

[@Azav312]

I like it, but I also think it looked great as is.

[@zerozerozero0]

I'd like to have one of those

[@sammyvlogs4947]

a pics of art❤

[@philhennessy6309]

Nice job. What bottom bracket did you use? I couldn’t quite make out the size or the Shimano part number. 👍👍

[@DonylynKnives]

Shimano BB-UN300. Its a 110mm spindle, I think the stock spindle was around 122. Gave me a much better chain line.

[@israelmelendez5205]

Te quedo hermosa! Felicidades!!

[@Krik76]

Can I use this bike for a triathlon?

[@melvindaumar19th]

Did you change your bottom bracket to a shorter one to get the chainline straight?

[@DonylynKnives]

Sure did!

[@stockton350]

Why would you put a Panasonic decal on that? I don't get it.

[@alexnrsb6196]

Impecable job

[@EricSajid]

hello good job why country?

[@micheledautilio5651]

Super bike.. how was the color of the wheels: white or silver ? And the profile how many mm ?

[@nariman302]

THE GOLD FINGER IS NICE! BMX!!!

[@DonylynKnives]

Old school cool 😎

[@niquel04bantinan86]

Boss ano ba parts need para magawang fixie ang convert roadbike ko?

[@reignejustine9035]

Bili kalanh nong para sa kadena pangalan yata non a fixed gear

[@jman3ification]

What wheelset did u put on there ?? 💯

[@DonylynKnives]

It was just an inexpensive fixie set that I found locally.

[@albertsmith9878]

My bike looks identical to this one but it’s not a vintage bike frame!

[@joenmass]

I have the exact same bike that I bought in 1984 at Sears. It is still near mint condition as i always kept it indoors. All I have done to it is add a water bottle holder (no drilling).

[@DonylynKnives]

So cool!!! Panasonic made the frames and sold them to Sears. Such an interesting part of history.

[@babipal6315]

How did you fix the chain line? I've essentially done the same thing on a road bike I found in the trash pile. I got the chain line ok by sliding the back wheel over to the right a bit, but now it is off center. It rides fine, but ultimately I'd need to redish the back wheel, which I really don't want to do. Or leave it and get a much longer back axle.

[@DonylynKnives]

You need a narrower bottom bracket. I got one that was like, 8mm shorter than the one that was on there. It essentially brings the crank arms closer together, because you don't need that extra room for all those gears.

[@DonylynKnives]

They're pretty simple to replace but you'll probably need a couple specialty tools for it depending on what type of crank arms/ bottom bracket you currently have. Oh and I think I paid about $10 for this one.

[@Simon-cx1qr]

What liquid did you use at 2:16 to clean the bolts and stuff? Also, how did you get the chrome on the fork to look as brand new?

[@DonylynKnives]

Evaporust. And I polished the fork legs with a bench grinder equipped with an aggressive polishing wheel using green compound.

[@Simon-cx1qr]

@@DonylynKnives thanks, looks great!

[@DonylynKnives]

Thank you!

[@emilienlerochais]

Nice build but it will be nicer cutting off frame bits before reassembling everything (and painting it)

[@schlass265]

what is the cable controlled thing on the seat clamp ? dropper post ?

[@DonylynKnives]

It's a parking brake. It locks the brakes. I've seen it on several older road bikes.

[@schlass265]

@@DonylynKnives so cool! thanks!

[@julz19]

I like the brooks saddle look tho

[@DonylynKnives]

I wish it was a brooks saddle! It was a cheap knockoff that was in pretty bad condition.

[@Skullcrusher2131]

Beautiful job man. Where can I get those type wheels brutha? Thanks.

[@DonylynKnives]

Thanks Phillip! I actually found those on OfferUp locally. A bike store was selling them. Your best bet is to try to find them locally as they're a lot less expensive when you don't have to ship them!

[@anielyantra1]

Nice job on the video! I would not have made other choices than you did. I would have gone with low pro wheels 36h because I am beefy like you. I would have gone with Promax side pull brake set. Surly makes stainless steel chainrings that would give it a visually less massive look.

[@DonylynKnives]

Good call. I've been meaning to change up the gear ratio so I might have to grab me one of those chainrings. Thanks!

[@BitLockerOK]

Nice, has a flip flop wheel hub?

[@DonylynKnives]

Yessir.

[@saliendoarodar5796]

Excelent bike bro...😍😍🚲😍😍

[@DonylynKnives]

Thank you!

[@bizo88]

Stunning wheelset! Does anybody know what it is? Thanks!

[@DonylynKnives]

Look up 'Origin8 Fixie wheelset silver'

[@bizo88]

@@DonylynKnives Thanks mate!

[@nagistratos]

damn should have kept the original drop bars

[@erniegarcia2785]

For the seat height tightener, did you replace with a wrench tightener?

[@DonylynKnives]

I just used the one the bike came with. It uses a hex wrench.

[@vintagebicyclesofcyprus3119]

I did one too. Super.

[@nicholass1218]

Love the video!! Did you convert your back wheel or buy a new one?

[@DonylynKnives]

I bought a new set of 700c wheels. The bike had the older 26 inch standard that's not really used much anymore on road bikes.

[@Stuntman175]

@@DonylynKnives you could always get a 650b wheelset, 27.5" wheel with a total diameter of 700c.

[@John-g9u1s]

I m looking for a fixie l can covert into an old ten speed

[@jameswilson8770]

Very very nice bike in the end. What camera are you using it looks great with the depth

[@DonylynKnives]

Thank you! Canon 80d with a Sigma 17-50 f/2.8

[@d4nkm4st4]

I have 38 year old bianchi road bike, the tires keep going low no matter what I do, and it creeks, a lot. I think I will convert it, it still has a nice paint job, if I convert it will it lose value?

[@DonylynKnives]

If it's overall in REALLY good condition it may be worth something, otherwise these old road bikes are a dime a dozen (with a few exceptions obviously). You could look up your bike on 'Bicycle Blue Book' to get a general idea of it's worth. Also, you could always just put the parts back on it later if you wanted to convert it back 😅

[@d4nkm4st4]

@@DonylynKnives I think I'll convert it and keep the parts, the frame is in great condition but the parts themselves like the breaks and crankset deserve retirement haha, will probably do a wall decor with them 🤣

[@DonylynKnives]

Some of those old parts are beautiful enough to be art! Good luck with your project man! Let me know how it goes!

[@Killer-ku8nf]

What rims are those?

[@DonylynKnives]

No name, bought them from a local bike shop.

[@tinycmo]

Yeah, like it better as a fixie. That early 80's burgundy goes better that way. What brand did you go with for the front crankset?

[@DonylynKnives]

It's just some inexpensive no name brand set that I got online. I think it was only about $25, but it's holding up great. No creaking or anything.

[@TboneTenEighties]

@@DonylynKnives The only downside with those cheap cranks is the front large chain ring will bend and start to wobble. At least in my experience. I had a couple pair of Lasco that did this. Better off with some FSA jammies for a few more bucks 👍 Nice restore btw

[@sidewalks22]

Much prefer the vintage style of the makers but alright

[@G_Ozare]

Watched for the build, Sub'd for the music.

[@DonylynKnives]

Glad you enjoyed! 👍

[@nickminor4591]

👍👍

[@GabrielLopez-nd5fc]

Fucking beautiful bike ❤️❤️

[@ericstock1]

I have the same bike

[@carrillo9324]

Super trabajo Bro aunque deberías de regalarme las piezas que le quitaste jaajaj nice video

[@pablodelapueblo6815]

Хорошо получилось! Молодец!

[@DanielAlves-qe3vp]

Ficou muuuuuuuuiiito top 💯👍

[@rob5631]

Grinds off all braze-ons and then mounts front brake...isn't that against the hipster universe law? Just messing with you, nice budget build. I see you learned the lesson about chain-line and narrow bottom brackets. We've all been through it. Have fun riding it!

[@DonylynKnives]

It is most definitely against hipster law. I'm just not hardcore enough to ride without brakes 😂

[@keirmardy2267]

Nice job but I think rubbish bikes need a "rescue", beautiful vintage head turners like this one deserve refurbishing.

[@DonylynKnives]

I agree! Unfortunately the top tube was dented, and these particular bikes were catalogue bikes and not particularly remarkable. I have an older KHS with frame mounted shifters I'll be doing a proper restoration on soon!

[@tinycmo]

From a blah ride to a fun machine.

[@fac3br3ak3rplays8]

I wish i have money to buy bike🙁

[@fritzel7858]

Ballbearing and magnet.... D'oh! (facepalm)

[@alphabarbs]

Ok... I was in complete admiration for your work right up until you buzzed the cable-guides off the frame... I became surprisingly annoyed.

[@johnathanwayne7798]

Nice. But, pity. Before one is classic.

[@DonylynKnives]

I agree! Unfortunately the top tube was dented which in bike technology means the frame was essentially garbage. I felt differently 😁

[@wakeawaken430]

That was better than porn

[@АлексейБ-ф2р]

У шоссейного велосипеда рама не предназначена для трекового велосипеда. Кареточный узел ниже, рама слишком длиная. Почему не сделать хороший шоссейный велосипед?!

[@cristobalromeroperez605]

Para mí has destrozado una bici que era preciosa. Pero lo importante es que a ti te guste.

[@francisglauco3632]

Manteve a pintura original e retirou os trocadores. Isto não é restauração.

[@myburneraccount669]

Poor rb

[@robramirez440]

Hey brotha, I just found this exact Panasonic Frame. Watching you bring it back to life is really making me want to buy it. I want to turn it into a fixed gear. Do you have any advice from doing this build. Or any tips on anything I should check for or do?

[@Elias-qw1ps]

What wheelset is that?

[@DonylynKnives]

Just an inexpensive set I purchased locally. Origin8 sells an identical set for around $150.