Being A Dad is Awesome - Retro fade Gary Fisher Bike Build

Some of the new parts highlighted on this build was the headset from Chris King, making it possible to convert this bike to run a tapered fork; the Advent X drivetrain from Microshift, and the MT8 SL Raceline brakes from Magura.
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[@underacheiver2000]

As much as I admire and respect your bike restoration skills, watching you share these skills with your children is a wonderful way to start my day, an inspiration for all the dads out there watching.

[@nawaal4452]

You're the best bike restorer i've ever seen! This is beautiful

[@ltdees2362]

Our oldest grandson also graduated with no-frills....he is taking a short break to travel to New Zealand, then start the spring semester at Georgia Tech...His passion is Micro Mechanical Engineering. There can be no greater joy than interacting with our children and grandchildren while watching them grow into their own person 💗

[@oasisd347]

My dad always watched your videos and he was inspired to repair a bike too. My grandfather gave us a old bike and we restored it for like 3months and now we are riding that bike for almost everyday!

[@dwsmartins]

Usually I ride with my daughter and my wife, but corona has put us on restraints. Yesterday was one of those darker days, where everyone was pissed for various reasons, but we decided to take a small ride to the grocery store (responsibly, of course, with social distancing measures and all) and everything became brighter! Your message at the end reminded me of that fantastic feeling of what being a dad is like: surely there are bad times, but also good times, and they make it worth A LOT! You literally made me cry, man... Thanks from Brazil.

[@oldshovel]

Daniel, thanks for sharing. Awesome

[@rolandovera5935]

Dude, I’m so glad you are starting to get the attention I’ve always felt you’ve deserved since watching your first videos. Truly amazing! Oh and about being a dad, couldn’t agree more.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@joramcm2293]

@@oldshovel hey man I'm gonna do my first build ever! Do you or your sponsors have any deals going on? I'm still in school so I'm trying to save as much as I can!

[@gwest6975]

Beautiful job. Came out great!

[@olafruf9525]

This is awesome! I also did a build for my son and together with my son on a vintage 26 inch 1994 Breezer Storm and on a 2004 Trek OCLV racebike! He loves the bikes and will always remember that we built his bikes together in the garage. Building something with your hands together with your son is priceless in life! Greets from Germany!

[@secretdaisy6484]

I can't believe you painted that bike with paint in aerosol cans. It came out fabulous, as if done with an airbrush. You really have skill. I went to art school & I don't think anyone there was any better @ painting objects. I immediately thought of Klein before I started watching the video. I had a Klein road bike with the signature blue been fade. All the parts you picked are exactly as I would pick. I learned how so many things are done during a build that I wondered about. I still have my Gary Fisher with Genesis frame in a storage locker. Maybe I'll get it & do some up grading. It's fine the way it is but it could be so much better like yours. You & your son did a great job! Be safe. 👍☮️🌞🦠😷🚲

[@MonkeyShred]

Rad colour scheme. I know it was Klein inspired but it really reminds me of my old MBK in a pink/purple fade. Fluro pink is always a winner.

[@oldshovel]

Agreed. Fades with floro is always a win.

[@geemail369]

_SWEET_ machine! The paint job an colour coordination are killing it! 👌🏻

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@ersonvelasco2531]

My 4 year old son would always snoop around me while tuning/fixing my bikes. Definitely this gonna be one of my ultimate #dadandsongoals. Bike builds are really one of the best ways to bond with your kid/s.... i can really see behind this build is a great dad and son relationship... thanks for this vid @oldshovel !

[@varietyyachtsvessels6769]

This Is Nearly Two KZbin Channels Rolled Into One. First: How To Expertly Repaint Your Vintage Bicycle Frame And Fork In Your Garage, Shed, Basement Or Workshop. And Secondly: How To Restore And Rebuild The Old Machine, Components And All. Just Outstanding!

[@bob-ny6kn]

I like to see your son doing this. I introduced my daughter to re-built bicycles by bringing hers in a bucket, and we put it together in her living room. It's about four years later, and she disassembled it to spray.bike it with her own hand-drawn design and color pattern. I feel your happiness.... "awesome awesomeness"

[@oldshovel]

Spot on my friend.

[@ownermade]

salutes for you and your son wish him all success in college.. great build as always.. watching you from Iraq.

[@jny78]

i miss my Gary fishers i had 3. bikes like many other things are not what they used to be. this was a great build and i loved every second of this video.

[@999zahra]

I am blown away with what you are doing with old bikes and transforming them into ready to ride beauties that you give your touch of class restorations.... A humble gentleman and keep up the great work.

[@RobertWilliams-ox4hz]

If your son wants to see what a graduation ceremony feels like. Tell him to wear a shower curtain. While he's doing that have him sit in a folding chair in your garage. Then proceed to bore him to death reading the phone book for 3 hours. Then randomly call his name.

[@oldshovel]

Lol 😂

[@1nvisible1]

*Add a pizza box on the head and you will have recreated the graduation ceremony in excruciating detail.*

[@bulldogjoe1804]

@@oldshovel What kind of sanding paper did you use?

[@Proatmeal]

Comment of the year

[@jaymason480]

Well, he is learning something that will bring him money while he is going through college. A lot of people have bikes and have no idea how to take care of them.

[@rollinrat4850]

Believe me, Im retired and the struggling bike industry is bringing me money. There's few entry level bikes in shops. The used market is hot. Its even difficult to find many replacement parts. This is pretty easy money for someone who loves bicycles! I can afford to help people out, give stuff away and still pay for my time or at least a little beer and snacks!

[@oswin5565]

This is a dream. Last weekend I was in a goodwill and I stumbled upon a Gary Fisher Sugar 3 that was just sitting with some kids bikes. It was in great shape.. and it was my size.. So obviously I took it home with me. While I was looking it over, an older gentleman that was looking at another bike asked me if I thought it was worth working on. I thought back to this channel and I told him "I think there's still some life in there worth living"

[@arnelsanchez7392]

Can't wait to build one with my son also, thanks for sharing.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@purpletrance9874]

I love the sunset linear fade paint job on this one! It's great to see father and son working together in harmony, doing what they both love...building beautiful bikes. We can tell how proud you are of both 👍😆. Love your vids.

[@just_dick7890]

I just want to tell you that this is perhaps the most beautiful bike I have ever seen. Great job.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@hightide9513]

My son is almost 2 years old now and about to get his first balance bike. It’s an awesome thing.

[@chado468]

never thought id cry during a bike build video. Your dad and son comments got me!

[@RickPfeister]

This may be your best retro mod to date. Amazing paint job, Chris King headset, nicely spec’d and those brakes! No joke, you need to start a business of taking older bikes and updating them with modern components. There’s a lack of affordable bikes right now and this would be an amazing way to get more good bikes into the hands of people that want them. 👍🏼

[@oldshovel]

Lol thanks

[@refinedimages2869]

Paint is unreal.

[@bonezz666]

what an awesome dad you are and what a wonderful job yall did!! loved the video

[@rogg2020]

Another wonderful build ! Wish you had a show on a major network so more people can enjoy!

[@eschedefilmcrew]

this looks rad... also that tire clearance in the rear is spot on :D

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

Beautiful bike, beautiful work, beautifully filmed and with a beautiful message. Loved it. Thank you.

[@mtblunatic8829]

Those magura brakes are out of this bikes realm!

[@DanielCooper1]

The smile on his face at the end. Excellent vid, being a dad *is* awesome.

[@seanmadill283]

Oh man , that's one of my favorite paint jobs , the moonrise fade from the old Klein's. I'm not a 29er guy mostly because I haven't had one yet .but this bike is so sweet. I just love the magura brakes, and the Chris king head set. You and your son did a fantastic job. This build is one for the books thanks old shovel

[@timothy7768]

Awesome, really nice to see you and son do this rebuild together. Really nice job as always. This is one of those things he can pass along to his future son or daughter how to do.

[@Deefolt]

Awesome Build. Congratulations to your son graduating even without ceremony. 👏🙏

[@ptidom29fr]

Hello, I found this frame in France. So, i painted it and i rebuilded it from scratch with some new pieces and some second hand pieces. Nice frame! Thank for your video.

[@ptidom29fr]

11kg with all components

[@sidthescenic09]

I love your passion in your videos. the way you talk about your son etc. that's why I keep coming back for more

[@avidobe]

That's a gorgeous bike! It was a pleasure to watch this bike come to life.

[@liquidco2]

I don't remember subscribing to you... Ever, but I honestly know why I did. Brilliant video great tribute to your son I'm sure he knows he's got a brilliant dad.

[@CLWoodturning]

Awesome build and priceless time with your son. I restored a bike for my son just after separating from his mum and with little money...we made a great bike which although he has grown out of now, he loved for a couple of years.

[@petecurran3995]

That's a seriously nice build and you made the tubeless setup seem effortless! 👍🏻 Your boy's got the best bike in town!

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

This was great remembering my 1991 Procaliber I loved dearly and gave to a friend eventually years later after his bike broke in the middle of doing research for a Mountain Bike Trail guide book in our area here in the Canadian Rockies. He finished his book then I told him to pass the bike on to another person. Sometimes I say I wish I kept it but then again it served its purpose with many great years of riding from Mont St Anne, Bromont Que, Vermont, Colorado, Moab Utah and many more trails. Its also nice to see you with your son doing a project I'm fortunate my daughter graduated last year but is home and we ride together and my son is learning to drive but we all got to ride on our locals trails this weekend. All the best from the Canadian Rockies!

[@tuffgong5162]

UR correct! I ran from fatherhood for 37yrs. My own personal reasons... Being a father is so awesome! I'm in betwixt & between. I wish I had kids earlier, but I don't think I would have been the same father & he's such a good kid.. He's an unbelievably good damn kid! Like he's been here before and knows the game! I just watch him go... and give direction as needed... But always, I let him be him & it makes me so proud!

[@cramdangle]

Love your channel. I watch it to go to sleep

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@northdiver62]

Well you just gave me motivation to get to the shed and start repairing my girlfriend's bike for her :)

[@oldshovel]

Awesome. Do it. 😁

[@vitoonto]

Another amazing and heartwarming build! Keep them coming!

[@grayhey152]

This bike looks so amazing. And my favourite colours! Nice job dude

[@SLbushwacker66]

Really amazing paint job!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Excellent videos! Just found your channel and man am I glad I did. Thank you for putting this wonderful content together! Cheers 👍

[@billmaulding4042]

Me as well just found you love the content

[@rbruce63]

Indeed the moon rise finish and the many coats of lacquer gives a luxurious finish to the bike! Gary Fisher should be proud of this new life of his famed product! Your thoughtful assistant participation in this rebuild makes the show even more valuable! Cheers to you both! The component update is also tempting to update my son’s Cannondale M400 bike!

[@andrezejobuch4527]

This is a man who sees beyond the initial first sight. Such vision. More power and much continued success to you buddy

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Father -Son builds are very cool!

[@Keith_Mikell]

Nice build. Congrats to your son and his accomplishments!

[@robertdavidjones8424]

I love this bike, been long time since I've seen amazing restoration. I want it

[@smalugin383]

Nice to see a father and son work together ❤

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Even better than the finished product, is the time with your son. Warms my heart to see you guys working together.

[@foxdmulder]

Thats one beautiful bike.

[@Lububrn]

Always good stuff. I love how it turned out.

[@achmadrifai7060]

Loves video,dad and sone together built the bike, and nice bike 👍..... Goo job.👍🚲❤️🇮🇩

[@georgeeremadze1559]

very nice. old bike with fresh new loock and parts. nice paint.

[@67vdubya]

Wow that’s awesome! Great job! Love the retro look with some really great parts! Looks amazing

[@PAExploration]

I always had faith you could pull off a Klein quality paint job and this bike has proven that, beautiful work. I would say this is the best one, but I’m sure we’ll see even better soon, can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@oldshovel]

Lol thanks

[@matthewtoh6437]

The more I look at this bike the more jealous I am. Haha I would love to have a father like you, your son is really lucky

[@RidingWithSeb]

Man, that is one sweet looking hardtail. I'm sure your son has the coolest bike in the neighborhood by a mile!

[@teratism143]

Sweet video, sentiment, and build.

[@slackerjo]

I hope you have plans for a Q&A live stream some day cause it looks like everyone has lots of questions. I have learned so much about bikes watching your videos.

[@Elvis68spec]

Great video! This video is an example of the many great things Fathers and Sons can accomplish together!

[@phengyang00]

I really enjoyed watching this build but the real kicker was watching you and your son work on it together. I have a 15-year-old who I hope can get him into mountain biking with me soon. The music was great as well!

[@Mclovinthedank]

Amazing bike to ride and look at.

[@Basement_CNC]

I hope this bike sees a lot of use , this is a fricking AWESOME bike i wish i had a bike like this 😍keep Up the good Work👍

[@TheSmartCat1]

Like father, like son. Awesome work as usual. Infinite love and respect to you and your son. Love to watch your videos. PEACE!

[@jimburtwell2731]

Nice to see a young man as interested, carefull and respectfull of an old bike. Would be great to see a video of you both out riding restored bikes. Well done.

[@sethheijermans3605]

Man, that is SWEET!

[@juanchester32]

Beautiful bike. Love the colour scheme and the fluorescent pop it has. Could you do a video breaking down how much a restoration would cost RRPP? I’ve got an old steel frame and considering it. Thanks!! Love your videos.

[@01FozzyS]

Once again, another great build. Even better,with your son! Congrats to him!

[@1thess523]

I can confirm being a dad is awesome, I'm 46 and I have a 28 yr old daughter, 23 yr old son, and my baby girl just turned 21 on 12-19. my son is the only one who shares the same interests as me(playing music together and riding bikes) but my daughters and I still have a good time together .

[@NaniJapaneseForWhat]

Nice job on the paint Also I recently just painted my bike trying to do a orange to red fade I was a bit dissapointed on the result but not as bad for my first timw

[@WheelcraftBicycles]

This is probably my favorite paint job you have done so far! RAD early 90s style!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@williamlott7612]

Great job, great memories! Darlington, South Carolina

[@voodoo7008]

Great looking build, and sweet parts selection. Obviously not your sons first time to wrench on a bike. Y’all did it together, that’s a beautiful thing. You said your son is a great son. He has a great dad.

[@oftankoftan]

I'd sand the actual flourescent paint if you want it smoother. But I'm also an amateur so don't take my word for it. It's what I've don on my paint jobs because the can paint rarely come out smooth. I don't use spray.bike btw, just car paint I bought from the local hardware store. edit: Oh, yeah. Fantastic job. I'm actually changing my 1996 Cycle Pro Colorado from green with silver letters to something like this. Maybe green-orange? IDK too many choices.

[@hugobci]

Amazing content! Love to see some bike with Internal gear Hub been restore if the opportunity comes!

[@user-le7et3eh1s]

I just bought a 2010 yahoo. Even 13 years old it still holds up. I absolutely love it 😊

[@bluepr1nt]

Beautiful! Your relationship and bond with your son and the bike restoration.

[@peterbaskind9872]

Stunning, as always. I wish I could do 1/4 of what you do. I am doing a rebuild project on an old mountain bike for a friend who has always wanted to ride. I was just happy to successfully install a new drivetrain. New tires arrive next week - then, she is riding.

[@bananasstuff3344]

Great! What bike is it?

[@spitt0110]

wow! savage!! didn't even test the seal first? just poured tubless sealant in and let'er rip! good job!

[@supermotomadness]

A fantastic effort of love has gone into this build.

[@cribbsprojects]

Tactile skills and outside fun - key to being a Dad. Not to mention I just get inspired by your builds to do many things - even kitchen cabinets! ha ha.. I noticed the sandy texture on the prior build and wondered how durable that was going to be.. you addressed that in this video. Also see you're wearing a hat while spraying this time... Oh and take us out riding in Utah on one of your builds... let's see it run through its paces.. and enjoy the vista too.

[@tylerwalters4474]

Best paint job you've done so far I love it well done

[@XxPureKhaosxX]

Hey Oldshovel, you've inspired me to paint my first frame. I was wondering what sticker machine you use? I'm planning on spraying my Kona with spray.bike's new metal lineup (copper) and adding black Kona logo by masking with stickers and wasn't sure how I'd go about acquiring those. Also congrats to your son!

[@garrettchurchey]

He uses a Cricut

[@NastyBoh108]

My first real mountain bike was a Gary fisher sugar 2 that was way too big for me, given to my by my dad when he got a new bike. Some of my earliest memories are of riding a push bike next to him on that bike. Now I’m 19, sitting on my mattress on the floor in my empty apartment with the same Gary fisher leaning against the wall next to me. I have other bikes but I’m gonna ride this one until I can’t anymore. I think it’s awesome that you guys share a passion for bikes, and a great build, thanks for sharing.

[@seantierson2633]

That paint job...wow... first thing I thought of when I saw the thumbnail was a Klein road bike I worked on for a customer a few times

[@benwildman6164]

Awesome build! Currently re-building a 1919 Gary Fisher Montare. One question, how does your son see what he’s doing with his hat so low!😂

[@kriGsfJaes1]

A 1919 Gary Fisher . Really ? I´m sure you talk about a 1991 . Correct me pls.

[@rejotangan1012]

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[@mc540flip]

Dang this turned out so nice! Love all of the colors. Just curious, was it difficult to find a new wheel set with compatible spacing?

[@oldshovel]

Thanks and yes. They are hard to find the older 29er wheels. I was ready to build some if I had to.

[@keahicambra308]

Klein did amazing work in the ‘90s. Their linear fade made guys drool. I had a candy apple red one that was my all time favorite paint job.

[@MrMagoo-hf8yk]

man trust me..I'M A AMATEUR!..COMPARED TO YOUR SPRAY JOBS I'M A TOTAL BEGINNER :) Great job!..and another great vid! thanx bruvva!

[@HoxtonLive]

Love that paint job, turned out good. Pour out your love into anything and it's going to be great unless it's my Ex filipina gf...

[@jameschism862]

Wow!! Super nice job on restoring the bike with an added bonus of working with your son. This is my favorite build so far. Hats off to both of you!!

[@johnwelch557]

Working with dad! Building memories! Super work!

[@hamo6442]

Nice, doing it with, and for your children is the juice of life!!