Dad Bike to Gravel Bomber - GT Tachyon 3

[@Spindatt]

I’m always amazed at the patience you have to actually finish a bike completely, ride it, and then edit the video. I would have made 2 separate vlogs about the gravel king not fitting hahah Looks amazing!

[@oldshovel]

Lol. I think we do a lot of the same stuff, you vlog and I do asmr… I need to learn how to vlog

[@miniac60]

Nice build! But a GT without the triple triangle?? It does not compute.

[@jeremyabbott2829]

I wish I knew where to start when it comes to filming and editing. I’ve done so many builds and haven’t been able to document them.

[@pex3]

@@oldshovel You two need to collab!

[@brianasselta9237]

This guy is an artist. The paint job as a wwii fighter plane colors is outstanding. Totally blown away. Great build.

[@jacquescelere5693]

Don' t look the paint too close...

[@kylehagertybanana]

Give old things new life is right! You do great work, nice bike

[@uniquehorn1480]

YT algorithm led me to you. I really like the way you produce your videos and your general way of doing things. Big thumbs up.

[@lupeocampo4546]

As an Air Force veteran, gravel rider, and fan of this channel this is probably my favorite build!! this paint is incredible

[@oldshovel]

Awesome 🙌. Also thank you for your service.

[@bozstitch]

@@oldshovel I think you ticked all the boxes there! Fantastic build BTW.

[@Galactico42]

I'm here by way of Spindatt, which is funny because I'm born and bred 801. Cool channel. Thanks for the good work.

[@trashes_to_treasures]

13:49 that moment we love... 😅 Great build, my friend!

[@davedelarosa319]

Fantastic paint job, and I'm glad to see the use (re-use?) of the Sram X9/5 components. Too often these builds just get a catalog of newest/latest/greatest thrown at them.

[@jaykita2069]

I'm afraid that this is more than a DIY job, but that makes it doubly worth watching. The paintwork is absurdly good.

[@rsbikelab1800]

As a service manager of a bike shop in the 80's and 90's I can really relate and appreciate your work. I tell ya, the audio and video editing is almost soothing to my eyes and ears. Another great video. Thank you!

[@purplegarage05]

Although I'm not really into gravel bikes this is one if my absolute favorite builds that you've done. That paintjob is incredible!!

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

It's a old school ATB. Don't get caught up in the hype.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@allenncrystalking8517]

@@bigtrucklittlerv7969 did you mean MTB?

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

@@allenncrystalking8517 Nope. They were called ATB's before MTB's

[@dennishermey5873]

Is there a frame material that's best to use when picking a frame? I have a carbon frame that's dying to be built!

[@keithschrack]

Your masking skills are matchless! My jaw drops with each unveiling.

[@joaoc_PT]

Needs "remove before ride" tags on the handlebars :D NICE green!

[@tlheingrunst]

Gnarly for sure! Another gem, this one truly is a masterpiece! You never cease to amaze with your creativity. Looking forward to the next one.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks my friend

[@marccope942]

This is my new therapy channel. So great!

[@paulharrison3298]

One of the most complex paint jobs to date I think. Love it, keep up the great work Old Shovel 😎

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@rafsxful]

Sooooo many layers and masks, and paints and more layers. In the end it became awesome 👌 fine Master piece and attention to details.

[@SteveSmithBrodie]

Your skill and ability to turn these bikes into works of art just keeps getting more incredible! What a thing of beauty!

[@glennpettersson9002]

The bar has inched ever higher, your bikes are art work.😍

[@danielmagana5125]

Been watching your work is like been listening an orchestra from the beginning to the end without blinking… Cheers from NYC

[@user-wu7iy3uj2l]

Your creativity and craftsmanship are very useful to the world and people who ride and love to recall the childhood

[@pineapplej7310]

I really enjoyed the build! I have a suggestion, I would reccomend hitting your paint with a bit of wet dry sand paper (600-800 grit) before clear coating, and then hit your first layer of clear with 1000 grit. Then your last layer of matte will look more solid and the decals will appear sunken in the finish like a factory paint job!

[@TheGentilea]

one of your most ambitious paint jobs yet and it came out spectacularly! Also the handlebars were a bold and creative choice that so paid off to make this one of my favorite's yet. Keep doing your thing. I love it!

[@dropthesubjectkiddodropthe5450]

paint job is out of this world, OG making OG things.

[@JulianGonzalezarona]

Awesome work again Sir. Painting work is getting harder. Epic moment when riding in the desert 🤣

[@mjjohn7715]

Wow Old Shovel your craftsmanship is amazing 👏

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@thomaseisen304]

PERFECT build ...can't get any better ! Well done Oldshovel !!! Great job !

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Thomas

[@chancecsmith]

So good. I was bummed when the first set of tires didn’t fit, but I was thrilled to see the tan walls go on. It’s perfect.

[@graememorrison333]

Problem is they look rubbish with rim brakes after a few wet rides. That's why most tyres ended up being produced in black. (Not such a problem with discs, obvs.)

[@jjonesmtb]

Time for DI to become one of your sponsors! Great build man.

[@oldshovel]

Lol thanks

[@tompster]

The paint job on this project. Just *chefs kiss* perfect

[@benblaser2593]

This build is sick! I'm in the middle of restoring my 1969 Raleigh Super Course TT, I'm proud to be using Spray.Bike, Park Tool, and Jenson USA for parts!

[@PAExploration]

Awesome paint scheme, great build

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@before1984soul]

Cool transformation Old Shovel i have an old 98' Gary Fisher Marlin hardtail to finish. Your videos inspired me to fix old bikes.

[@brennangandy]

I appreciate the fact that you left the part where you had to change the tires. These are the things we all run into, even experienced bike builders like you!

[@82gamerprincess31]

That paint job is absolutely bananas!

[@davidhollinger2987]

I put the Moloko bars on my Nashbar gravel grinder as well. They are a little heavy but as Old Shovel says, they provide a nice controlled ride and lots of hand positions.

[@AndyL1964]

Awesome work. Love the GT stencil/paint badge on the seat post, very classy.

[@paulp8428]

Your videos are inspiring...just finished a rebuild on my 80's Diamond Back Ascent EX and used Moloko bars, and my late 90's Stumpjumper (new XT components) with Jones 2.5 Loop bars...Thanks.

[@gzo313]

What beautiful welds on that frame… great that you gave it new life. The warthog paint job is awesome.

[@claytonjessup6163]

Inspiration for a old road bike that I have in my garage … thank you

[@SuperJPQ]

Aside from everything else, the paintwork is absolutely amazing

[@chrisallen9154]

Care to elaborate?

[@SuperJPQ]

@@chrisallen9154 thanks for the invitation

[@chrisallen9154]

@@SuperJPQ So, you disapprove of everything except the paint job?

[@SuperJPQ]

@@chrisallen9154 no I thought it was all amazing, slight misunderstanding there. Perhaps I should have said "as well as". Good job we didn't have a punch up over that eh?

[@pisto_run_cycling]

You weren't kidding when you said bomber... looks cool

[@StayZero556]

Such a beautiful paint job. I wish I had this kind of talent.

[@shyguy2189]

My god your bike look better and better every video you do.. love the paint scheme to 👌😉

[@Gordonhaymes]

Hmmmm I kept on thinking P51 Mustang .... love you leave in the bits that don’t work and show what does ... tyre rubbing on a fresheey... all been there ! 😎

[@fatahwan7837]

Never miss any of ur bike restoration videos

[@kellymorris10342]

5 minutes into the video and I knew this bike was going to be amazing. Probably my favorite one I've seen you redo. Really inspiring to get my act together and refinish an old BMX bike I have sitting in the basement.

[@robquinlan1472]

This is probably my favorite one you’ve done to date.

[@mahaloppa9616]

You're a beast with that paint job. A master of his craft.

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

This paint job goes so far beyond just giving an old thing new life. Professional paint shops would be hard pressed to do better. So impressive.

[@leart78]

now this its a paint job, the best ever you did IMO the result looks stunning

[@alexfunes1466]

Wow...........great rebuild/restore. Congrats with another spectacular job you completed !!

[@67spankadelik]

Theses are pretty cool to watch. I'm inspired to do something with my 99 Gary Fisher wahoo. It's been sitting in my garage with no wheels for over 15 years. And by the way I've seen quite a few situations in your videos where a 3/8th cordless impact would serve you well.

[@Kuelap116]

A beautiful paint job and creative take on a gravel bomber! Well done and thanks for the inspiration, as always. Enjoy your ride!

[@monkist]

Super cool you used the classic GT logo! Let alone how the bike turned out… Awesome job, again!👍

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@Mikemalone7873]

Wow! Incredible detail on this one! I also admire your integrity in the video. I thought you were going to have a chain line issue when you first installed the ring on the spider. Now we all know! Wow again! Just another awesome video!

[@pack2hvy666]

Insane amount if work on the paint job, but it turned out fantastic. Another great restore. Keep 'em coming.

[@akkdm1]

Awesome paint job! I have a “Dad bike” that needs a similar re-work.

[@timullmann2362]

Everything about this is great, from the bike to video production.

[@jeremyabbott2829]

Great finish. I look forward to seeing your 2022 projects.

[@engo8207]

What an amazing paint job! This old new bike looks great!

[@nickmassey9104]

Great build great colour. Another triumph of a build

[@normannvesper2612]

the best paintjob you've done so far! i've got a bike that is the same but with a 1 inch threaded fork, i bought a 1 inch threadless headset and a stem adapter, but the fork is too short, think i have to buy a new one for the full convertion. You had motiveted me to search a metod to do it, thanks a lot!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome. Good luck on the bike.

[@ronwalsh]

Just the info I have been looking for. I am upgrading/updating my old GT RTS and this video helps a lot.

[@leohalverson22]

that bike has amazingly versatile geometry

[@jeffreyrobertshaw]

Great video. I'd love to see a shot of your discarded parts bin too, someday.

[@Bigjoelifts15]

Beautiful build brother .big love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@maggmagg4495]

Awesome painting work! You are an artist. Regards from Spain.

[@pibk7932]

Outstanding! That moloko handlebar looks terrific.

[@ryanschneider4750]

Best paint job yet!!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@heathen-greaser]

Yeaa that is by far the sickest looking gt around, I’d ride that with pride.

[@mountainsnmoore256]

So I have watched two of your videos now; one ride and one build, and if the rest are similar, I may have found a new addiction. So relaxing o watch the work without all of the over-explaining and feeling the need to impress by throwing out ALL of the spec details. I get it that may be necessary, at times, but man, I like to just see the work and guess about where you are going next!

[@SaitoGray]

The paint job is incredible.

[@richardedward123]

seems like chain guide for the front chain ring not needed? No problem with chain popping off front chain ring? great video. 👍👍👍👍

[@oldshovel]

A narrow-wide chainring makes a huge difference and works great for 1x setups.

[@archstanton8126]

Your paint jobs are God Tier!

[@callahannineteensixtyfive233]

The Paintjob and the Decals are pretty awesome! 👌

[@TheSmartCat1]

Great job as usual. DOnt like the color pallette you used this time, but cannot imagine a better person to perform such a wonderfull canvas spray painting. Again, so great work

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Oscar.

[@pittdad62]

Never watched something this long, great job sir!

[@oldshovel]

Lol thanks 🙏 🙌😂

[@RideYearRound]

Love my Moloko's. Such a great alternative to drop bars.

[@ercmadden]

That paint job on that frame doesn’t even deserve to see dirt. That should be hanging on the wall in an office as a art piece! Awesome build!

[@adambarlow1891]

Reminds me of the B-24 assembly ships. Nice work!

[@wayneclement7201]

I love all your videos but this one connected with me a bit more, I have a 2013 GT Transeo 1.0 which I've owned since new, it's been a great bike, this spring I changed to a 1x setup, 11-42t and an oval 38t up front, it's given it a new lease of life. I'd previously fitted 180mm discs with metallic pads (160 and resin before) and a nice gel saddle, with a carbon seatpost. I might get a slightly shorter, higher angled stem, to take a lil weight off my wrists. Keep up the amazing work

[@mikehancock6280]

I just got a Tachyon4 for $29 at Goodwill. It’s in mint condition. After I get tired of the stock ride I’ll do something like you did to yours.

[@TamBikeOnHotToo]

From hybrid bike to my current setup monster gravel bike 😍🦋💯👋

[@robaast]

I was watching you put on the chainring and said "nope, not gonna work with the chainline". Of course, a few minutes later you figured out the same thing. Been there.

[@oldshovel]

I suspected it could be an issue but it looked so clean on the outside I wanted to give it a try.

[@JoseMartinez-rp4yh]

Otro palo!!! (Another hit)..!!! You never fail to amaze..

[@XDestroyer420]

That paint job is amazing!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@dkeisj153]

Wow it looks great! I can't imagine the mental gymnastics you needed to go through to figure out the masking scheme! The only missing thing is the 'triple triangle' ;-)

[@michaelsnedden9029]

Another great build and another great video! Thanks for putting yourself out there!

[@mrmagoo.3678]

sick paint job btw.. love the aviation style on that frame.

[@johnthemainguy9059]

Great job! Love the WWII airplane paint job. Hot rod flames on the next bike? You got the focus thing nailed too. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@truhbf]

Your bikes rock.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@juliangoulding]

Nice build. Love the old-school gt logos!

[@michaelmurray8793]

That was a seriously impressive paint job.

[@eidolusgad]

Love the paint, but I love the Moloko bars more. I just added a Moloko to my bike, and oh yeah!!

[@3v3ryDayGam3r]

Saw your comment on Spindatt’s video, was waiting for this one! Great work!

[@thefranconian6087]

Great renovation and love the bomber inspired paint job. You’re an inspiration, I am so bad at reapplying stickers, but you give me hope. I love when you keep in the problems like wheel size issue and sprocket switch-all learning moments. Thank you

[@mikethadeeter]

Wow. That really turned out great. Excellent work!

[@arnpad1969]

You’ve inspired me. Subd! Now I’m going in to the garage. Do Not Disturb!

[@Baha45315]

Awesome paint job, great work, must have taken ages to do Thanks

[@coreyreeder3549]

I just love the satisfying clacks and twangs of cables being cut.