Super Light Bike Restoration - 94 Brodie

[@RReese08]

I hope you’ve reached out to Paul and told him what you’ve done. He’s a pioneer and master craftsman, a class act and great person who’s currently going through some real challenges with his life. You’ve got a real treasure and it’s nice that you’ve made it shine again on the trail where it belongs. 🙂

[@rhysmanley3217]

Seconding this! And I'll add that the odds are good that Paul has some photos of that bike's early life, or at least bikes of the same model.

[@mazescopak405]

Hit him up he has a channel here. You can watch the master at work.

[@oldshovel]

Part of me is hoping he’ll notice the video. I would love to collaborate with him. I’m a super fan of his work and his KZbin channel. 🙌

[@MikeFreda]

@@oldshovel I'll let him know, he's a good friend of mine!

[@turtlecrawford6468]

Paul Brodie is such an amazing person. And he is still making videos. Awesome bike!

[@Maik1968]

That is true! The restoration of this bike is great and it’s nice to bring old bikes to new life. The scenery on the ride is awesome! Keep on going and thanks for this video 👍😘

[@oldshovel]

Paul is awesome. I wish he was my next door neighbor.

[@MRLIROCK]

9.8 kg is insanely light for a steel MTB. Your method of setting up V-brakes is geniusly easy.

[@hambonelouis]

Not to detract from the build, because that’s what we’re here for…but the ASMR aspect of your videos is just as appealing to me personally…HOWEVER, the music after the build is always SO ON POINT, and I thought worth mentioning. Please keep finding bikes with life left in them and sharing your perspective on how they should continue to live. Thank you.

[@BrodieBicycles]

The beauty in the simplicity of your rebuild is so fantastic, thanks for sharing, Rob!

[@flaviocolker3998]

A Brodie lightweight frame is one of the unicorns i chase.

[@oldshovel]

I hear you.

[@flaviocolker3998]

@@oldshovel Yours is my size. And i don´t care for dings.😇😇

[@donaldfranklinjr7087]

Old shovel you inspire me to do old bikes over like you do thanks for the encouragement

[@matthewtb3271]

I sure appreciate that you included the baby/robin blue fork for this build, paid some homage to Mr. Brodie and a legendary colour in his line up ❤

[@JeffRevell]

"The Purple People Eater" is a song that was written and performed by Sheb Wooley, which reached No. 1 in the Billboard pop charts in 1958 in the US and Canada. I guess he really liked that song.

[@indianadave8881]

I don't recall ever seeing you mention where you live, but it must be pretty awesome to be able to ride out to a trail with scenery like that! I love the early mountain bikes. I've never had anything high end like that, or a Ritchey, but I do have an 84 Mongoose ATB that I hit the trails with, and I also have a white 90's Mongoose Switchback, and a hot pink GT Tequesta waiting for there chance to be restored... Love your videos... I actually just learned a trick to v-brakes from watching this one that I hadn't caught before... Backing the barrel adjusters all the way out when connecting the cable... Then turning it back in. I'll be doing that on my next project. Thanks!

[@pcbootleger]

I think somewhere in the Salt Lake City area judging by a previous video

[@oldshovel]

I did live in Bountiful but recently moved to Pleasant View. The riding here is on a trail through my new neighborhood.

[@jasonkroll2735]

That's a keeper.

[@2NDLIFEBIKES]

I can’t believe I never knew that trick with the brakes!! This has changed my life!! 😂 14:40 Genius!!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome. Happy to pass that on.

[@frostedblakes4]

Love all the parts in the build except that shifter. That XT derailleur and Crank looked great together.

[@Mikemalone7873]

3:54…. The dropper post inspiration is discovered. Way to go Rob!

[@daniellarson3068]

Every bike has a story. Thanks for this chapter in the story.

[@enricobenvenuti4591]

I love your videos. They bring me peace and I learn a lot about bikes. You make me want to try to rejuvenate my old ladies! Thank you

[@lukehaddix4710]

I like the way you used mostly parts. I love where you were riding it. I live in south Alabama. It flat here. I live in the wrong place. Also I love your work. Thanks

[@MorryB]

I have an early 2000s steel frame Brodie that languished in storage for years as it just wasn't as "fun" or capable as my newer bikes. Out of curiosity I converted it to a single speed setup last year and its an absolute blast to ride once more! Looks like someone else may have had the same idea.

[@seanmathewtajanlangit3417]

Thats one sweet ride, I missed my old school v-brake mtbs🥲😌

[@velodjk2975]

Always a good sign when the seat post just drops like that during disassembly.

[@oldshovel]

Truth!

[@Some_D0nkus]

Beautiful job on the build man!!! Paul Brodie is still kicking on his youtube channel and you can learn how to make a frame like that among many other things.

[@oldshovel]

I love Paul’s channel. One of my favorite.

[@KermitOfWar]

That stunning vista of the mountains tho... Great bike build as well. So simple, yet snappy. 👍

[@martinwakawaka5265]

Very nice restauration, a bike to keep

[@AllenTufts-sg8sn]

Great build! great project bike!

[@ulrikmortensen9426]

What a gem❤ and NO rust🤗 Gen. 1 XT V brakes and Suntour thumbshifters still rock🚀🚀🚀

[@01AceAlpha]

So happy to see these old dream bikes of my riding youth(prime) get a second life. Makes me smile and feel sad at the same time.

[@Nicoya]

I've watched Paul's KZbin channel for a while now and it's almost a little but surreal seeing one of his frames pop up here, like worlds colliding. It's also a funny contrast in styles too, because he's not very precious about things. If there's a messed up tube in a frame he'll be getting the torch out to melt the old one off and braze a new one on.

[@oldshovel]

Totally! I love Paul’s practical attitude. I also totally love his shop and all his knowledge. I would love to just hang out with him in his shop.

[@Nicoya]

@@oldshovel I hope it happens and makes it into a video!

[@codejackz]

Love this build, I had the same Rolf wheels on my Trek 8500 in 97. I realise this is late but the ChrisKing headset cups were on upside down 🙂

Beautiful build! I love all that simplicity!

[@danielleahy2456]

something very special about steel hardtail mountain bikes👍🤙😍

[@ronsmoore1]

Beautiful build, Rob! And you've got some new scenery and some cool trails to explore. Good for you! Thanks

[@vladimirpazdera9699]

Brodie is oldie, but goldie! ;) Beautiful build and video, I have only two observations. It seems to me that the headset bowls could be put in reverse, then the Chris King lettering wouldn't be upside down (1). And then, next time for us non US folks, if you could switch the scale to kilograms as well just for a moment when weighing so we don't have to recalculate (2). Thanks a lot and happy biking. Cheers from Czechia! :)

[@el_micha]

@cony Yes, correct. I also second measurements should be displayed as well in kilograms.

[@dennisfloyd8514]

Such a beautiful place to ride. Those mountains 😮

[@donaldfranklinjr7087]

Awesome build old shovel

[@IamTheFilmIndustry]

a Brodie ! great idea. Loved TheSouvereign in the 90s. and Paul Brodie is an amazing guy and amazing frame-andBike-and Parts-wizard :-)

[@oldshovel]

Total wizard. 🙌

[@josephjaramillosr.1234]

I had that same exact bike in all purple. It was a XT/XTR build with gold cup Rockshoxs. Loved that bike, I gave the frame to one of my buddies after using it a few years. Wonder if he still has it.

[@webbo73]

what a beautfiul location to ride a bike and live - you are blessed 🙂

[@Pillokun]

Super impressive. My 90s Schauff hurricane xt was 10.5kg in stock form with full xt, indy xc and crossmax ceramic wheelset. So thus being even lighter by 600grams is mighty impressive.

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

I love this build ! I only have 2 Brodies and only one is steel. amazing frames

[@joaoc_PT]

Nice. And that's with front shock. My restored blue specialized rockjumper sworks is also around that weight, but with rigid fork.

[@CSIPSD]

Love the green sidewall tires... I cant seem to find that stuff anymore.

[@glen3509]

Chris King 7075 aluminum headsets🤘🤘. I'm still using one that I bought in 2011; it's Royal Navy blue 🤘🤘

[@grantchandler8294]

Love the build and love the beautiful place you rode awesome scenery

[@WorldwideDarts]

What a great build. I LOVE a lightweight project. Back in 2013 I designed and built the worlds lightest pro sized BMX cruiser. Lot's of titanium!

[@chrisridebike8]

Gead Blades! Wow. That brings me back.

[@JohnPilling25]

Nice XT parts. The older ones are getting very hard to find and when one does locate some the asking price these days has gone stupid. You are so lucky to have the bike collective nearby where you can pick up stuff. 😊

[@jayf44]

Cool bike and awesome build. I especially love those wheels with that different spoke pattern. I was going to link to the song but I see someone has already done it. Keep up the great work!

[@nthonyholden]

Flying Purple People Eater has got to be a reference to how you're gonna eat up the competition on the trails on this superlight bike!

[@celynjones4958]

Flying purple people eater may be from the Beatles Yellow Submarine cartoon? Lovely build ❤

[@peterbaskind9872]

With scenery around you like that, I can't imagine how you get any work done.

[@davidleal7133]

Great color!

[@georgevial7836]

One of my favourite videos! Well done. Class bike

[@jasenhaynes8164]

That’s my hood, I didn’t know that trails existed. Nice video

[@genuinelunch]

Love this build, maybe my favorite yet. I got a Barracuda A2V frame from the Salt Lake Bike Collective that's waiting to get built in a very similar way. Even has a lil dent that will make me feel less bad when I dent it again.

[@James-gx7sk]

That's a sweet bike! It's ironic for me that you scored this, I have been vegging on his vides lately. He's a class act, just like you!

[@batmite2000]

Love that you are restoring a Brodie!!! I have one just waiting for the full treatment!! Your King headset cups are upside down. From my experience these cups are not identical and may have sealing issues. Just an FYI. :)

[@batmite2000]

Oh, you did a video... LOL

[@oldshovel]

😁

[@kniazzzuka]

That's oncredible! 10sp build with a vintage suspension fork (I don't think it's very light) - and a total weight (with pedals!) under 10kg - WOW!

[@oldshovel]

The vintage Sid forks were super light, I think 2.6-2.8lbs. The fork actually helped a lot on this one.

[@jffgrnlw]

Your videos never get old. Keep it up!

[@v0lkai]

This is the best build you’ve done.

[@bretervin]

Great job and perfect choice of tires...

[@leeseoWestport]

AWESOME! 21.5 lbs with pedals

[@josuezuniga6776]

I don't know how but all your bikes are awesome

[@josuezuniga6776]

Brodie is my hero

[@Pitx4eh]

Fascinant .... chaque fois ... merci

[@ThePilule911]

Love the build and video! My OCD kicked in when I saw you putting those headset cups upside down though. LOL ;-)

[@anthonyharris483]

Just rebuilt my 1999 Kona Explosif love the 90s steely mtbs

[@thuggooch1776]

Another awesome build! Thank you for sharing.

[@RuffneckBizniz]

Nice job! Can I ask what thumbshifter you used for this build?

[@Lapsefilm2000]

It looks beautiful where you live!

[@jullyanoaf]

Parabéns pelo belo trabalho! 🇧🇷

[@ricosuavez_uk]

Súper-Cool Green-Walls! 💚

[@Plast_and_Cars]

Wow very light bike with the shocks!

[@wzlwcg]

Incredible less than 22 lb, muy bonita!!!

[@andrewsiasparks]

It's got one eye and one horn. It flys and eats people 😂 it looks like a flying purple people eater to me 😂 now I'll have that song stuck in my head all day

[@millcreekhomestead1386]

Nice that you restored a Brodie! Was there a reason you reversed the headset cups?

[@oreocarlton3343]

What were the original pair of brakes that the bike came with, they seemed nice

[@aelyr2710]

please make a gravel bike build ASMR + CHILL LOFI inspired video that's long enough for early morning coffee.

[@STPjoejeep]

Beautiful!!

[@JOTAGOMEZ23]

Amazing bike, amazing job! 👏👏👏👏👌

[@vernerjuliussen2071]

Another great video about another fantastic bike. Lovely resto-mod with solid component's on an awsome steel frame. And the Flight is the perfect saddle.🤩🤙 Just like he would have built it today?

[@mikey7278]

Doesn't seem to be much info online about this bike? I know of the Climbmax and Bromax frames by Paul Brodie but never seen or heard of this before. Maybe you could reach out to him and even do a video with him talking about this bike? Great build by the way, especially love the original 98 SID fork 😎

[@jny78]

Love this build! Seems like this one was personal too you

[@Djoki1]

Thats slightly lighter than my aluminum road bike from 2010, impressive Very nice bike.

[@martinwakawaka5265]

Question , why is a Torque wrench never in use?

[@MichaelMohrshipofools]

I hope you checked out the serial number on the stolen bike database over here in Canada. Paul also has pretty much every frame # recorded in his master files as to build date etc.

[@djdoublefaceTV]

hapiness ! you back !!!

[@patrickmcmurchie]

Headset cups are the wrong way around?

[@oldshovel]

😁🙌. Installing a Chris King Headset Upside down & Coins In Your Grips kzbin.info/www/bejne/annCc3qBfs-Xf7c

[@patrickmcmurchie]

​@@oldshovel interesting and unexpected rationale. I suppose it depends on how you look at it 😁

[@MASI_forging]

Great video.

[@andreapatto79]

Yesssss!!!😊

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@paulvanreesch2493]

Oooh... That's pretty!

[@simant5361]

Don't know why it's called a purple people eater, but it should be fitted with one horn and not a bell :)

[@dynamic75]

What kind / brand tires are those (with the blue wall) ? Thanks.

[@StephenMolvik]

I have a Trek 6000 from 1999 should I RestoMod it

[@AaronHendu]

My nephew just brought home a 90's CCM (crap) in a similar style that actually has a very nice aluminum frame with replaceable deraullier hanger and really clean welds. I am going to show him this, and your channel in general, and see if he shows any interest in building it up. He likes my bike but I dont think he has the confidence yet to even think of building his own and I would like to get him started. Just starting with some new handlebars/grips/pedals/chain/sealed bearing BB and some new cables...stuff that looks cool, though mostly, so that he stays interested. Eventually though, I would like him to be doing things like rebuild the fork, bearing pack a headset or wheel, etc. I think the frame he has could easily be built to around 22lbs...I had a chromoly rigid 26", a cheap bike, and it weighed around 22lbs stock. My current bike, stock, a 2010 Trek 3700, weighs around 27lb or so (just guessing, have never weighed it). If I removed replaced the 3x crank with a 1x, got some lighter wheels, and replaced my steel handlebars with aluminum, it might be down to 25lbs. Also...those are the tires I have planned on for ages...I am in the middle of building an ebike, and those are probably the coolest looking tires I have found that dont cost more than my bike.

[@retrobikechannel2599]

That's a monster headset cup tool 🤩😎

[@jackwilson8651]

I wonder which are your most popular builds?

[@diveaddict6885]

CK headset my choice as well

[@cibernet.]

Hi my friend, what is the name of cleaner foam that you put It on the bike. Thanks

[@aguycalled80]

Kinda torn on this one. I'm not a fan of 1x drivetrains on old bikes - but I very much like the 10spd thumbshifter. I also don't like V-brakes on frames that have so much effort put into cantilever cable routing - but using the front derailleur cable housing stop for the rear V-brake is inspired.

[@dougieferguson6358]

What’s the spec of the thumbshifters?