Save the trash bikes! Retro Road Bike Build. 26” fixed gear conversion. What a TRANSFORMATION!

From trash to treasure! I found this old bicycle in the trash and saved it! I only had a few hours and zero dollars to transform this bike from garbage to greatness. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Stripping the frame 1:56 Swapping Handlebars 2:35 Will Everything Fit? 4:26 Converting to 1x drivetrain 4:55 Modifying chainstays to clear the rear tire 8:05 Modifying the tires to clear the frame 10:21 Installing Seatpost and Saddle 11:50 Installing the Chain 21:41 Modifying the Cottered Cranks and BB to improve Chainline 29:41 Rebuilding the Headset 31:24 First Test Ride! 31:50 Bartape - Can I Reuse It? 34:46 Final Walkaround. Finished!