Upgrading My Rusty Schwinn Klunker

I love this upgrade to this Klunker bike. If you want to see the first build, check it out here - • Rusty Schwinn Klunker ...
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Parts List for this Build (all the links below on the parts list are affiliate links, that means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel):
Vintage 1930's era Schwinn Frame and seat post
Brooks B17 Standard Leather Saddle - bit.ly/3gnPRKK
SPANK SPIKE RACE 33 26" RIM - bit.ly/3zpxjTg
Sturmey Archer S1C Coaster Brake Rear Hub (32 hole) - bit.ly/3xeYHRR
Sturmey Archer HBT30-F Front Hub (32 hole) - bit.ly/3xeYHRR
OURY SINGLE-SIDED LOCK-ON GRIPS - bit.ly/3xa8Ika
Generic BMX Style Stem
Generic Low Rise Handle Bars
Parts from my initial build:
FSA Orbit Dl Headset (1-1/8 Diameter) - bit.ly/3xg1vy1
Truvativ American-to-Euro BMX Adapter
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[@Massa909]

Oh how I wish I had your knowledge and tools when I was a younger man. I used to collect and rebuild bikes to give away at Christmas time. Now that I am older arthritis and other health issues keep me from doing what I love. Thank you for sharing your videos. (I love those older, single speed, coaster brake bikes.)

[@mtbwolftrail800]

That’s one thing I thought I would never see coaster brake with tubeless

[@mr.bluesquare405]

I also think that is pretty cool

[@RoxyStellar]

high quality valve *noted always really

[@jakefinnegan1932]

The front wheel clearance is tight as hell!

[@oldshovel]

😁🙌🙌

[@mystaplers]

Good for another 50 years - Congratulations - job well done.

[@travisrall]

I love it that the saddle is worth more than almost the whole rest of the build. Fun bike!

[@oldshovel]

Lol 😂

[@MrJonas2255]

The pricey part is the wheelset, not the saddle

[@oldshovel]

They’re both nice. Well with the investment for the joy they will bring. 😁

[@Barry101er]

A metaphor, for life :)

[@andresserrano7229]

The frame is probably worth way more than all the parts

[@miket.220]

A bike like this is so fun. I received a pair of 1992 Murray beach cruisers from my folks, that don’t ride anymore. They knew I’d do something with them. I stripped them down, built up one, but added a 36t bmx chainring to the stock crankset, a nexus 3spd rear coaster hub, and some 8in ape hangers. Stock 26in street tires. The bike is a joy to ride around town and on paths. You’d think it would be heavy and clunky but no, it really is fun and nimble. The 3sp improves the practicality without detracting from the feel of a single sp/coaster brake bike.

[@aanmaaklimonade]

I’m in quarantine at the moment waiting to go to work offshore, and making a shopping list to do my first big rebuild after i just got in to cycling (road). I have a 80s Giant Peleton bike which i really like, and your channel has inspired me to invest in to paint and parts. I’m a hobby mechanic but needed some visual guidance from someone, and your are it. Thanks a bunch!

[@DigitalMentorGroup]

This video and the previous one, have given me loads of ideas for a pair of circa 1960 Murray bicycles. Thanks for the impetus to keep them alive!

[@wetluggage1]

"There's something magical about a bike... especially a single speed, coaster brake bike... that takes me back to my childhood" Amen to that. This build is absolutely majestic, and I would feel like a rock star riding it.

[@johnnydoe66]

Love how this bike keeps getting better, but still nostalgic. Bikes make us feel like kids again, you know like when you had no real responsibilities and were pretty much free to just enjoy every day as it came.

[@profharveyherrera]

That saddle seat, is the cherry on top of the cake 👌🏽

[@FAINING]

Completely feel the same as you. I have an old 80's road peugeot frame bike wich I converted in singlespeed coaster brake and it's my favourite bike to ride aroind town and smooth trails. The lack of noises and simplicity and also a cambium brooks saddle wich I absolutely love. Thumbs up for your kunkler and keep riding!!

[@drewsenthused6079]

Nice find on that hub! I despise the tube on the rear of my cruiser. Looks like a great chance to play with wheel building.

[@spothra8862]

Beautiful bike, I'm a sucker for the Schwinn cantilever cruiser frame. I have three of them. A 1986 single speed cruiser painted flat black that I converted back in 2020 to a BMX style very similar to yours with the low rise BMX bars, World Force Shorty 50mm stem. I don't like coaster brakes so I converted it to free wheel and mounted a Diacompe Bulldog front brake, Profile SS cranks/bottom bracket, Kink Chainring, GT platform pedals and a Brooks B17 saddle. It came stock with a BMX style looking fork which I've kept on it but I've toying with the idea of mounting my old Girvin front suspension fork on it... 1980 Schwinn Cruiser 5 (grocery getter) I kept it the original color Cardinal Red and converted it to a 7 speed with Shimano XT cranks/chainring derailleur, Matrix rims w/ System 1 hubs, Profile Design low rise bars and a World Force 100mm stem, clip on plastic fenders, rear mount cargo rack, platform pedals and of course a Brooks B17 saddle 1960 Schwinn Panther which I've kept original with the OG seat, grips, chrome fenders, front and rear cargo racks all still in good shape. It's the headlights, trimline tank and chain guard but I still love it...

[@MrNamaikisaru]

Excellent. When that saddle is worn in it’ll be even better.

[@Elgallotapado626]

I am in love with this bike!!! Watching your vids made me excited to put some life back in to an old fixie I had put aside for so long I thought it was a lost cause... I had just bought a brand new 26 inch bmx, but since restoring my fixie I've been on that bad boy non-stop 😁 lol Love all your videos and hope to see more!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks

[@andymoss]

Yes! A riding video! Awesome stuff and agreed about the saddle.

[@kevinborovsky3558]

What a great bike you have . I so look forward to your videos, I find them so therapeutic and most enjoyable. Enjoy that beautiful old bike. Cheers.

[@saddleweary9709]

That was a fantastic job.Thank you for the huge effort sharing it with us

[@juanmanuelproverbio]

I really love what you've done with that bike! I wish some day I'll do something like this. The only thing I'd change is the seatpost, or at least sand it.

[@tommygrowls7894]

Now it's perfect, never liked the flat bars on it! Klunk yeah!

[@thisoldbike4438]

Nice upgrades, while keeping the look classic. Looking forward to the next build!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@dominichui8280]

Awesome rebuild with the perfect saddle, great job 👏

[@angrypenguin956]

I just bought the same saddle (in black) for my urban hybrid bike, so far I like it a lot.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@BigJayH3]

I just picked up an old Columbia Clipper, going to do a Klunker build. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome 🙌

[@MarceloHenrique-dr2bq]

I'm here from Brazil I always follow your videos, you're certainly an inspiration, because of your videos I went back to riding a bike, and I was inspired to renovate an old bike from 1985, congratulations you're sensational !!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks

[@CoolBikeProjects]

So awesome! Love the Sturmey Archer hubs!! Way to go Old Shovel.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@kingpey666]

Rad bike! I am currently hunting down a old frame because I want to build me a real klunker. Thanks for sharing!

[@Lofty2006]

Such a cool build and you can tell how much that bike means to you... Even though its probably one of the most simple bikes you have... You love riding it

[@danboyes7477]

What a great bike, love the mix of parts, great build

[@jaymason480]

I love that saddle, too. That is true craftsmanship. 👍

[@Mikemalone7873]

Finally! Oldshovel meets the woodworking videos I’ve been watching! You just showed me another use for that wipe on poly. Why didn’t I think of that? Because I’m not Oldshovel. I love the paint scheme and the experienced look can’t be replaced. Thanks for another great Saturday morning!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Mike

[@markhosbach9420]

So nice! That is one badass klunker you have built.

[@Abandon7d]

Thanks for leaving the original paint :-), nice usage of a natural leather saddle and chrome bar. Like it :-)

[@vig5100]

Highly anticipated, much appreciated.

[@DaviMartins99]

That saddle looks so so comfortable!

[@synack42]

You made that wheelset build look so easy. It was a classier version of Sam Pilgrim tossing tires onto the rims. ;-)

[@oldshovel]

Lol 😂 I love Sam’s build clips. Awesome

[@artad6420]

I remember the days of my single speed coaster bike. Great feeling. Great video!

[@Jamcam99]

Fantastic. I wish I lived near you and could watch you and learn how to build up a wheel with new hub and spokes.

[@memememe843]

Coaster brakes. 👍 Cool you preserved the original paint

[@MrSete15]

Lovely old bike and a brookes saddle…..well done old chap….from across the pond 👍👍

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

I just ordered a set of the Oury v2 grips. I am searching for the right grips for me and I keep seeing the Oury grips on your bikes and am looking forward trying them when they arrive in a few days.

[@mountainsmoore3657]

That is one cool bike. I need to build something like this to use around my place. I literally live 175 yards from my job and 250 yards from the dollar store, Post Office and pharmacy. I just need to build a "klunker bike" for commuting to work and running errands.

[@Gerk8]

A sharp looking ride!

[@pokeypaul78]

Excellent build. Aesthetically I prefer the original flat bar, but the ergonomics of the riser bar are probably better. I’m also jealous of your trail. Perfect for that bike and exactly what I’m looking for to take my family on. I only seem to find fire trails or gnarly trails! Keep on building!

[@JC-zo5os]

I love the retro style bikes like your klunker 💯🚲 I have a aluminium schwinn beach cruiser bike 3 speed with coaster brake and love the style and simplicity of it.

[@ashleighmason4982]

Fantastic bike! 🧡

[@chadtaylor805]

The bars sets that bike off, that is just a awesome build

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Sure like your vids, that's a beautiful redo. I'm 67. I had two coaster brake schwinns, a ~67 stingray (which i wish i still had since they are worth big moolah now) and a ~60 tiger? or something. Stingray was two speed. Other was one speed. Thanks for all the dynamite videos this channel is really special. Took a wicked fall ten days ago 39 miles into a road ride. Crashed going 18mph. two chicks inline skating landed on top of me. broke pelvis in two places and two ribs in three places. twelve weeks estimate until back on my 89 trek 8500.

[@jonahcurls588]

Awesome video! Super cool build! I want to make a Klunker bike and was thinking of putting on a double springer monark fork.🤔

[@craftyukraine]

*It looks fantastic!😎👍🏻 I have a roundish 1950’s frame and I guess I know what’s gonna be my next project!🤔😅*

[@PaperKiller79]

BMX bar for the win 🏆

[@gr8fulride]

can't help but catch that singlespeed klunker bug after that video. that singletrack looks incredible too.

[@donovanhowardmusic]

Just found your channel. Great stuff. I love this clunker and great upgrades but there is something about recycling parts that makes me smile. Either way new subscriber. 🙏

[@PandaBeXar71]

Seeing this klunker makes me wanna rebuild my old schwinn now. Now I'm gonna need to make myself a list.

[@bheckner]

Very cool twist on that build. Wow..1975 all over again👍👍

[@MrJetsjones84]

Your videos are awesome. Thank you so much for what you do!

[@SD_DeathRunner]

I'm building my bike up to be this I cant wait to see what it can do I've rode it 150 miles so far just as a cruiser with off road tires. Its gonna be beast.

[@Rasmusolofsson]

Oh man, that frame is so cool!

[@joaozinhogw]

I like your content, they are starting to make videos in this format here in Brazil

[@JoseMartinez-rp4yh]

Excellent job,..as always.!! I will like to see a 20" vintage bmx bike restored by you..

[@shannonkeller8003]

Love the upgrades! When I saw that Brooks box, it was like the cherry on top! I’d like to hear about that poly rub on coat and how it holds up over time?!

[@oldshovel]

I’m curious too. I’ve had the polyurethane for a while from some other projects and wondered if it would look good on a patina’ed bike frame. I love the more oily look it has over a spray on varnish. I did a couple coats. I think it may work well but we’ll see with time.

[@rainbowhiker]

Thank you. Nice one. The bike.

[@christophereaton4694]

I had a Panther with basically the same frame. It had the fork with the spring at the top. My favorite handling bicycle. The front would push just the slightest bit and the rear promptly followed with imperceptible input from me. I never should have let it go.

[@jeffsheppard_actor]

love it, just wish you would have shown your process for adjusting the rear rim to tighten the chain with that type of drop out

[@tabcobra]

It’s old school man, you just pull the wheel back until the chain looks right and then tighten the axel nuts.

[@cartierbruce7236]

Been a mechanic non-stop for my whole life and I'm in love with this build and all of your builds. Amazed at the risks you take with tire clearance. It turns out fantastic. You obviously have great mechanical knowledge but I would recommend adding a washer to the axle of the rear hub on the drive side to reduce possible wear to the frame from when chain tension eventually needs to be adjusted. Possibly on the non-drive side as well. Those old thin steel dropouts can be a bitch sometimes.

[@GeekonaBike]

I luv the S/A hub set, I wanna do something similar w/ a geared S/A hub. could be a coaster, who knows

[@jersontobias6356]

Dream build 😍

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Very awesome build old shovel

[@dyeph104]

when most of the components installed are new school but the body frame is vintage.. dang! this one is absolutely a masterpiece.....

[@havefunbesafe]

Work of ART brother!!!!!!

[@mmezger1]

Awesome bike and place to ride it!

[@busagactv]

nice upgrade bro 🤜🤛

[@quieranpatricio]

incredible as always!!!

[@swingAE86]

This is my favorite bike on this channel

[@Re-cycles408]

Yeah just a simple single speed can remind you of your love of cycling.❤

[@daledubose3032]

Awesome bike. Those wheels are sick.

[@GerwaldvandeMunt]

Nice bike, love the Brooks. If you put the clamp the other way around it's more inside the saddle and less visible, looks nicer to me.

[@sixone7478]

Even I don't agree with the Rockshox she is an absolute beauty! Cheers from Australia

[@kieranharvey348]

Love this! Your previous videos inspired me to get the State Klunker. What’s your opinion of sturmey hubs for MTB-ing? I want to upgrade to a Sturmey S2 but wondering about dust/dirt. How’s the S1C holding up?

[@orangehigh0355]

yeah mountain biking or trail riding is a great get away and i love these old bikes i am 17 and i have what looks like a 1980s rockhopper and i think its time for a suspension fork tbh lol anyway love the bike great work

[@bikermonster8354]

The Upgrade fit awesome. Really nice Bike. Hopefully you enjoy every ride. Best regards from germany. Stay well budy✌😉👍🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[@brunocastiglia9742]

Great bike! And the message is always the same... If you have a bad day... Go for a ryde 💪 Cheers from Argentina

[@reapanomin899]

It's really interesting to see componentry from worlds apart meet together on this klunker.I mean,where else would you see modern MTB rims get laced to Sturmey Archer hubs that are usually at home on commuter bikes? In hindsight though,this makes for a very simplified MTB setup that requires very little mantainence,and who wouldn't love that?

[@unlisportstv5309]

Thank you! Oldshovel

[@viethknorr5389]

As a tip i can say that ballistol is a nice combi spray to use to losen bolts and Service suspension elements

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

Love ballistol, it’s great for a lot of things.

[@daryljohnabenguel1950]

I always look forward to your video uploads! I wish i had your skills in restoring a bike more power to your videos! 🤘

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@PepeDeezNutz]

You can still restore bikes at your level. You’ll get better with every bike! I’m now in my 6th bike.

[@oldshovel]

Well said my friend.

[@daryljohnabenguel1950]

@@PepeDeezNutz Yes, and i wish i had those bike specific tool hehe

[@daryljohnabenguel1950]

@@oldshovel Welcome sir! 🤘

[@holben27]

my dream bike honestly

[@garagefreak7311]

Essa bike é linda, parabéns sou fã do canal🤘💀

[@samuelthomas9758]

It’s a classic clunker, looks so nice 👍

[@emidiopaone3641]

Ciao! From Italy! Your Channel Is awesome

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

I love the handlebar.

[@soul3n]

How did you get the honey brooks saddle from Jenson? I've been in line backordered for a month now, and the availability keeps pushing out.

[@harryo6126]

Nice build, what travel are the Judy C3s?

[@user-cm7un9el1m]

Wow❣ Hyper Klunker❣ I love this🚲🥰

[@butlergl]

Well played and well said!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@robertfancher7381]

Just found your channel. Love the content and your passion! Question...what do you think is the best way to strip paint down to bare metal on a steel bike frame? Chemical, media blasting.....? thank you.

[@JOB1925pk]

I have the same frame...almost ready to build it...let's see what you do today

[@stevenspoll2969]

Nice bike 🚲 👍

[@dennisberry2699]

I like your build.im curious about the bars