Rat Bike Commuter Build - Vintage Ken Evans

[@mlongob]

i've watched this video a hundred times and still enjoy it every time, this (for me) is your best build. Love the style, the components, and the final result. pure beauty.

[@waveywheelies]

wow thank you so much! Ill make sure to keep doing some similar styled builds in the future, really appreciate the feedback✌️

[@reidwollen1730]

Yess! Couldn’t agree more ive watched this a million times

[@AlexdaCunha]

x2

[@schwinnguy]

Just discovered your channel, I've been a bicycle mechanic for 40 years. This is like meditation for me, very relaxing! Best of all, I couldn't spot a single mistake, you even used the right tool to crimp the end caps, and the right number of crimps. The zig zag of the seat post and the handle bar stem did grate a bit, I would have used a ball hone to smooth out the tubes inside, but maybe not on a rat bike like this. I even liked the level of patination, just perfect.

[@rojasuno]

Normally, i prefer a trackbike but every single detail in this Ratbike,turn it out so hot!! My respect, bro!

[@waveywheelies]

Yoo thanks bro!✌️

[@steelcrazy409]

Great result.Good to see the old steelies being given a new life.Love these kinds of builds where the life of the bike is told on the frame and older parts are utilised as well as new ones where needed.

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks! I totally agree

[@ajflores9687]

This channel is therapy for me ♨️ cheers from Queens New York ✌️

[@waveywheelies]

Awesome to hear! ✌️from New Zealand

[@waveywheelies]

Pretty dam stoked how it came out in the end! What's your guys thoughts?

[@civanlfc4358]

Off topic but should I get Dia gran compe hubs or Ridea ht?

[@lukeleedham9925]

Love it mate!

[@jaspervanestelfeen2173]

@@civanlfc4358 Go for dia gran compe hubs

[@civanlfc4358]

@@jaspervanestelfeen2173 Will do! 😅

[@jaspervanestelfeen2173]

Really nice frame with some nice patina for a reasonable rebuild project.The frame is worth to bring it back on the roads and the (used) parts fit perfectly.

[@thorinbyrd1017]

Your attention to detail is amazing. I’d definitely shred that bike if I had it.

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man🤙

[@terranovnicek1567]

I love cleaned up stock paint jobs. My daily rider is an early 70s motobecane touring fixie conversion and my favorite part about it is the original, slightly chipped paint. On top of not being worried about parking it outside a store, the old paint really tells great story

[@waveywheelies]

Same here man, I love the character of them

[@MaximRecoil]

If it were mine I would try to remove the rust. You can wrap the rust spots with a paper towel soaked with vinegar, and then wrap the paper towel with Saran wrap to keep it from drying out. Leave it there for a few/several hours and the rust should come off (it might need a little help afterwards from something mild like car polish to make it look like shiny bare steel). I don't think that vinegar will affect the paint in that amount of time, but you could test it on an inconspicuous area first. Once all the rust was removed I'd wax the frame to prevent it from rusting again. That would make the frame look well-used yet well-maintained, instead of well-used and neglected.

[@secretdaisy6484]

Agreed. 👍

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Finally... Someone builds a street fighter and doesn't use a handlebar that's as long as a flag pole. Nice👍

[@coffeepot3123]

Glad you found a use for an older bike!. A lot of people just toss them away after a few years or neglect them.

[@waveywheelies]

Totally! I love saving old bikes, most of them have a whole lot more life in them!😌

[@monicalopez8634]

awesome!..I love the old patina on everything!..Bikeshopgirl from Houston Texas😜😜😜

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you!

[@Ooklathemok3]

Just came across your channel, and now im contemplating turning my old Peugeot into a single speed. Cheers from Brooklyn

[@billzielke6798]

Very nice! Looks fast. Flat bars were a good choice.

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks!

[@rojasuno]

The chrome flat bars was the best choice ever!

[@richardcook2865]

Would love to see some more vintage road bike conversions and defiantly some more drop and bullhorn bar builds

[@waveywheelies]

Sweet man! Thanks for the feedback, I’ll keep them coming✌️

[@franciscogimenez4178]

Lovely. Some day I want to do a project like that!

[@nedea]

Looks like a great ride i must say. Turned out really nice! Keep up the good work 🔥

[@waveywheelies]

Yo thanks man! I appreciate the support👌

[@and6239]

Absolutely love it! Any time I see steel bikes getting some love I'm all for it. Actually just got a steel State 1x8 and its a classy looking commuter with indexed shifter on the downtube.

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you! and sweet, 1x’s all day!

[@viperocco]

Old inner tubes can be reused for many things; always handy to have around.

[@waveywheelies]

Totally👌

[@noahjohnson5845]

Cool video! I've built up a commuter that's pretty similar, but with a vintage Peugeot frame. I've been considering converting it to a 1x for a while so It was cool to see your build, keep up the great work!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks!! Sounds like a sweet build. I definitely enjoy 1x, just that little less clutter and also simplicity

[@konarider1215]

You could try swapping the seat out for one of those retro sprung saddles. Iv got one on my pre cursa with a gel cover over it, perfect for wheelie sessions or all day rides

[@abrispinczes7088]

Its always a delight for mee to see a proper bike building. I mean proper, it isn't a worthless fixi, or ss shit.

[@bergolli1]

Very good. I have built something like this with cantilever brakes, maybe it was an old Cyclo Crosser. I don't like dropbars, so it was also flitted with a straight handlebar. Cheers from Germany

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you! Hello from New Zealand✌️

[@KVNSEYY]

Thank god you didnt get rid of the rusty scratches😄 looks better

[@appetit2619]

with the commentary I find it more enjoyable than and other of your video with no commentary

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate it

[@GhostTheCreator]

So cleannnnn

[@Saints66]

WOW great stuff - KE with Abeni with some old and new👍👍

[@thesausage351]

Damn man, a white frame always looks mint, and chrome forks are sweet as, they should be mandatory on any retro build haha. This is really nice, perfect daily bike for sure. I’m building my own rat now, it’s a lot older though, probably 60’s or 70’s so this bike has inspired me heaps, I’m trying to keep it cheap too.

[@waveywheelies]

Yeah man I totally agree about chrome forks! As soon as it was all built up I realised how nice it looked with the rest of the silver components. Glad to hear that man! What frame are you building up?

[@thesausage351]

@@waveywheelies It’s a bit of a strange one. It has an Oxford Cycles badge, and is mostly all green, but it has Speedwell stickers on it. However, under the green paint, and stickers, there is a metallic red and either white or gold stripes. So what I think has happened is it started off as an Oxford, 3 speed hub type bike and at some point someone has painted it and threw on new stickers, and converted it into a 10 speed. I’m leaving the frame exactly as it is, I’ll just give it a wash, and then I’ll go for 26” wheels, coaster brake, and run something like 2 or 2.5” slick on it. I got some near new gullwing bars and stem coming so I’ll spray the stem black and matte black on the bars so there’s no chrome to ruin the beater look. Should come up pretty cool.

[@farkasambrus5741]

"So now I'm gonna give the whole frame a good scrub down with muc-off..." Is my favorite part in every video, other than the final results. It's just so satisfying how he says "muc-off" 😅

[@waveywheelies]

I didn’t realise I said it weirdly😅

[@richardcook2865]

@@waveywheelies neither😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@farkasambrus5741]

@@waveywheelies It was perfect 👌

[@truthseeker8483]

So much nicer than saying fuc off....

[@lillymeter1715]

12:28 perfect bike. But why do you put on both levers when only using one?

[@waveywheelies]

Just for aesthetic reasons👍

[@vithilenka2166]

Another very goo one, dude, first I saw 75dd...now theres histogram just like mine! Youre killing it🔥

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! and good spotting🤫

[@ReportedScammer0312]

Amazing build! Wish I could own something like that!

[@tecdesigns8183]

Love flite saddles had mine from new leathers a bit worn but still love it. Mines the transalp version with cut down sides. Great build

[@waveywheelies]

Awesome, thanks man! You can use a bit of leather polish to add some more life into it!

[@tecdesigns8183]

@@waveywheelies thanks I will try that.

[@rhubarbpie8709]

Awesome video, the commentary is super helpful. This bike is so similar to my commuter, but those Super Aeros and Titanium Flite Saddle are on another level

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you! What are you riding?

[@rhubarbpie8709]

@@waveywheelies an '85 Peugeot with full Shimano 600. Original white paint is in a similar shape haha

[@nicodanger13]

Nice bike! I've done two, one on a '70 road race steel frame and one on a '00 alumimium/carbon fiber fork road race. But both with 3x chainring (i have steep uphills here). The steel one is really cool but the al/carb is faster

[@TheChris1967]

Hi great Build, I usually use aluminum foil to remove those small patches of rust😇

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks! Yeah that’s a great method✌️

[@KEIRINSTREETS]

Your videos are always so nice to watch.

[@waveywheelies]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the support✌️

[@watts391]

Wow, another great one. This guy knows.

[@MrObie107]

Ireakky enjoyed to watch a master at work

[@pablobroughton2892]

Campag on a beater bike!!! I love it 😂😂

[@DeLaCroix1211]

Really enjoyed the longer video and awesome build as always. The OG flite box is so cool!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! Glad you like it🤘

[@luismondragon1087]

I love how he said low cost and put Araya super aero wheels, 105 components in a Colombus tubing road bike, that in my third world country would be a high end bike whith top end components

[@janeblogs324]

People put them in the rubbish in my country :$

[@jesusescudero9721]

So cool, I wonder if the chain do not go out, with out a chain guide. Thanks :)

[@waveywheelies]

Had no issues so far! Been ridding daily for a few weeks now

[@jesusescudero9721]

@@waveywheelies finally I did the same with My Peugeot Tourmalet. It works. Thanks you.

[@waveywheelies]

Awesome!

[@secretdaisy6484]

That's one way to go. Nice job. However, looking @ the Columbus frame and the lugging plus chrome fork, I think this is a higher end frame that would be better restored. That's just my opinion & what I would have done with it. I like the deep aero rims and the narrow handle bars. 👍☮️🌟🚲

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you! And that’s fair enough, it would look sweet with a new paint job for sure. But I do personally prefer original paint and decals as long as the rust or paint isn’t too bad 🙂

[@secretdaisy6484]

@@waveywheelies Everyone has their own ideas. I get what you’re saying. 👍🚲

[@waveywheelies]

Yeah totally! There’s no right or wrong👍

[@andrewpintar1620]

These vids are so relaxing to watch - love your work.!

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you!! Really appreciate that✌️

[@felixr126]

Good job man, I like the way it looks, just the right combination of rust and shine. And to be honest, the 105 headset is a big win for that bike even though/especially since it is not silver.

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! And yeah I totally agree, wasn’t what I had planned but super stoked how it turned out!

[@peterverardi5118]

Nice build! what's the name of the song at the end of your video?

[@mcfarhan987]

those selle italia flites are so nice

[@viniciuslira7765]

Greetings from Brazil! I just discovered your channel and I'm appreciating every video and bike you restore. Keep doing this excelent job and showing to us this awesome content! God bless you, man. You're talented! 🥶🙏 I have only one doubt, are fixed gears harmful for the knees? I'm thinking about building one.

[@jasony9047]

At 17:47 you use a special wrench while adjusting rear brake. What’s that one called? Also, shout out from Canada. Your videos are awesome. You inspired me to do a single speed conversion build. Keep up the great work!!

[@matthewburnett8911]

Awesome build. I’m going to follow your lead and do something similar with a Trek 1100. With the 1x conversion do you have any problem with the chain slipping off the cassette?

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks!! Haven’t had any issues so far, have been commuting on it for a while and it’s been great

[@Daichi__-ge6lv]

Super cool. I'll use this as a reference.

[@dbhtube]

Love this idea. turned out great. What's the width of the flat bar?

[@floppywonka]

did you add the front shifter just to keep the set together? sick build, inspirational for sure

[@mmau]

Yeah, turned out great!

[@stank666ocean]

lovee the rat builds!!!!!

[@nivek29]

Beautiful build. I love fixing up old bikes and especially keeping original paint and graphics whenever possible. But, am I the only one who gets nervous every time he tightens certain things on these builds without a torque wrench? Maybe it's just me!

[@mutos82]

Hi. great job. Could you tell me, this bmx chainring is wide (like most cases of BMX) or narrow, because I don't understand how it works with 8 speed chain?

[@waveywheelies]

Hey, thanks! It’s a narrow one so works fine on a geared chain

[@filipgeci]

I love the look and simplicity of the brake levers, may I ask what name and model that is?

[@waveywheelies]

Tektro RL726 cross top levers

[@Tommyhearnsrighthand]

You should send that back down under... to me. It's sweet

[@johnprice1105]

Is it the proper tool your using to press the bearing cups in if so what's it cost, cheers

[@waveywheelies]

The headset press?

[@chiroxxxrt]

What's the best ratio to ride ? Hope I'm saying it right.

[@onthebicycleadventures]

Hi what size wheels did you use for this bike? And what size wheels do you use for all your vintage bike single/fixed speed conversions as im looking at converting a vintage bike myself but want to get the wheel size right. Many thanks.

[@jordanl5444]

For the most part you're going to want 700c if you want a better selection of modern tires

[@garysprojects]

Ayyyy dope!! Build turned out great 👍 Thanks for the shout out homie! Truly honored to be mentioned in one of your vids!! 🤗🤗🤗 Also box is banging yeeeeeeee! Keep up the great work 👍

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks bro!!😌😌 You’re a legend🤘🤘

[@n-masood]

Hot damn that looks fun to ride

[@waveywheelies]

Sure is🤘

[@Anatoli-y]

Nice solid build! Funny, i waiting for a road bike for rebild.. Dropbars and groupset going to gravel bike, and i changing it to flatbars. And this vid with roadie on flatbar in my recomendations)

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks!✌️

[@rob5631]

Interesting that you put the rear brake on the left hand side and front brake on the right hand side "moto" style. (like a motorcycle). I love building up an older frame and parts into something new and unique. Thanks for the great videos, keep it up so that we can build vicariously through you!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks for the support!! It’s the standard here in New Zealand, same as the UK

[@thepedlad7946]

The correct way

[@LilCripplingAnxiety]

This build is sick man, been loving the vids lately. I like where you commentate the build a bit more. Where are those bars from? Looking for something similar (unbranded polished wide risers) for a second hand build I'm refreshing!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! I appreciate the feedback. I actually got these bars off an old mtb. Nitto usually have a good range or just search online✌️

[@fadyabuzayed9150]

@@waveywheelies can you please tell me the length of the bars?

[@SportyJason]

Sick, well done

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks🤙

[@richardking3681]

Simply awesome

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks!!

[@heybenjoman4608]

Whats the bar size

[@truthseeker8483]

Front derailleur lever should be really handy.........haha Nice bike I like the 105 parts

[@waveywheelies]

haha! its just for the visual balance

[@matthewlewis9356]

Lovely build

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks mate!

[@jamestorres5582]

Beautiful bike I love it !!!

[@oJAK3yy]

Great job bro, as always

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks bro!

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

Very nice ! I’m learning stuff !

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks! I’m glad!

[@benjaminstratford8800]

How do you find nice steel frames online?

[@waveywheelies]

All sorts of places really. What are you after and what part of the world?

[@benjaminstratford8800]

@@waveywheelies Like high quality vintage in Canada (west coast)

[@cardenben]

Now my 89' Cannondale 3.0 is getting flat bars! Should benefit my T-Rex arms.

[@reececollado9275]

BEAST! 🔥

[@podladog0075]

really love these vids, top quality

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you!

[@tmayberry7559]

Why the two shifters if you're running a 1 X?

[@motechrecords]

what grease are you using for the seat post? also what grease are you using for everything else?

[@waveywheelies]

I’m using finish line premium grease at the moment. But there’s loads of good greases out there

[@WalkerBikes]

Awesome build, love the touch of rust and the component choice. Looks sick.

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man!

[@batucave]

Steel is real!

[@ibsbikeshopmartapura137]

nice work brother 👌👌👌😀

[@kamillajangirov6466]

Is there a place to add a water bottle?

[@andwhale06]

Awesome build and vid as usual man

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks man! I appreciate it😌

[@phmiii]

Wonderful Build!

[@waveywheelies]

Thank you!!

[@lawsonlee5315]

Nice build! Would you consider selling it?

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks! And not atm sorry, I’ll let you know if I ever decide too

[@lawsonlee5315]

@@waveywheelies Thanks! Keep me updated and keep up the good work!

[@henrybamberger7587]

How much did it cost to build such an amazing ride ?

[@waveywheelies]

Ooo good question, it’s a combination of parts I’ve had for a while but I’d say around the $200nzd mark. Luckily got the frame at a really decent price!

[@nurma290]

Size bottom bracket please?

[@fibonacciabruzzi6251]

love a good beater commuter

[@glennpettersson9002]

Great build👍

[@xcvxc1338]

Im only 3 minutes into the video and i already love it! Thanks for sharing that flite in its original box, what a beauty! One question tho, did the bb really come off that easy?

[@peachmelba1000]

🎵 He has the box!🎵

[@guerlainvancanneyt7960]

pourquoi met tu un système de changement de vitesse a gauche sachant que tu est en mono devant ?

[@andyjayso4551]

Hi, what's the handlebar width?

[@kanzatokamikaze]

very, veeeeeeeeeeery nice!

[@waveywheelies]

Thanks!!

[@isaacsanchez3339]

Love your videos keep up the great work

[@johnbharwincatalan2471]

Bottom bracket size??