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Here's why you should buy a vintage Giant mountain bike
This video is going to be about Giant and my history with the brand, and the Giant Coldrock from 1994 I restored. Although I have to admit it wasn’t that big a restoration, considering the fact the bike was in almost perfect condition.
Giant doesn’t have the vintage allure of let’s say a Cannondale, Specialized, GT, or even Trek, and have something of a low-quality, budget reputation. But their affordability has made many good examples available today for a fraction of the price it would cost you to pick many other bikes.
And not only their rigid steel and aluminum versions are a joy to behold. They’ve also made some extremely flashy carbon bikes. I guess all I’m saying is the next time you...
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Trek 800 mountain bike restoration
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Год назад
I recently did an article on how to do a cheap bike restoration and this Trek 800 was featured. In this article I’m going to dive into this Trek 800 mountain bike restoration and discuss why I feel it’s still special enough to be worthy of my time fixing it up. The bike is meant for my daughter, who wants to ride a mountain bike because I do. And it had to be blue, and preferably be meant for w...
3 things to consider when doing a cheap bike restoration
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
With this article I’m going to delve into what bikes to consider when going for a cheap bike restoration. I’ve restored quite a number of bicycles, and the far majority of those bicycles would set me back money-wise far more than I would’ve liked. Join the Facebook Group: groups/996447607429641/ I've also written a blog post with more information. If you want to read this article g...
How to permanently fix play in a Mavic freehub body in 3 easy steps
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
In this video I’m going to show you how to permanently fix the play in a Mavic freehub in a couple of easy steps. I bought a second-hand set of Mavic Crossmax SLR wheels for my Cannondale Scalpel. Even with a new original chain and cassette the chain kept slipping on the biggest sprocket. As it turned out the rear wheel was dealing with a very common issue caused by one of the biggest design fl...
Cannondale Super V - I restored my dream bike
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
This is my Cannondale Super V and to me it’s a special bike indeed. It’s the typical story of the bike you wanted as a kid but was unable to afford at the time. Adjusted for inflation you’d pay around $4000 dollars today. It was sitting at my local thrift store totally wrecked. It was obvious it had been sitting outside, which is a death knell for any bike. I decided there and then than no matt...
Panaracer Smoke Dart Review
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I’m going to give you my Panaracer Smoke Dart review. If you’re looking for true skin wall 26″ trail tires, the Panaracer Smoke Dart combination is one of the very few solutions out there. Panaracer always makes very nice tires. I’ve bought a bunch of them and these Smoke and Dart are a very obvious for any retro build. Join the Facebook Group: groups/996447607429641/...
Restoring a pair of vintage 1995 Magura HS22 brakes
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.2 года назад
In this article I’m going to show the process involved in restoring a pair of 1995 Magura HS22 brakes. For as long as the brakes have been on my bike, I have been itching to restore them. Not only were the brake levers and pistons scratched up, the cables were also damaged and too short. And the brakes themselves were in desperate need of a refill and bleed. I came across CODA XYZ handlebars. A...
Deity TMAC review
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I’m going to give you my Deity TMAC review. As much as I like vintage mountain bikes, some older parts are so bad compared to their current counterparts that only a true purist would not upgrade them. And caged pedals belong to that category. I prefer upgrading to flat pedals, since I like the flexibility it offers and because I can simply ride using my running shoes. And I’ve ded...
Koga Miyata Skyrunner Carbolite vintage mountain bike
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.2 года назад
This video features a 1991 Koga Miyata Skyrunner Carbolite. This bike belonged to a former bike mechanic who’d sadly passed away since. And only 7 of these bikes were sold in the Netherlands at the time, which makes this mountain bike extremely rare indeed. It’s a competition cross country mountain bike, and as with all top models of that period, it features a frame triangle composed of Carboli...
Tune Wasserträger 2.0 review
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 года назад
In this article I’m going to give you my honest Tune Wasserträger 2.0 review. It’s a carbon bottle cage where the bolts weigh over half the weight of the bottle cage itself, for a total of 14 grams. The bottle cage is 9 grams. I paid €48.80, which is more than 56 USD excluding shipping costs. So the main question is why on earth would you spend that kind of money on something, that besides the ...
Autumn bike ride
Просмотров 2542 года назад
Every week my wife and I go on a little trip. If gives us one more opportunity to connect. She likes walking, I like cycling. She picks hiking trails, I just dive into the woods with my bike. I decided to film one of my autumn bike rides. Instead of adding a voiceover, I decided to let the imagery do the talking. My voiceover would serve as a distraction at best. And as I state in the end: life...
How to install a Shimano Bike Brake Booster
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I’m going to explain how to correctly install this Shimano Bike Brake Booster I was lucky enough to accidentally find online. Although a bit more exotic, they fall into the same category as bar extensions in terms of being a decidedly ’90s tech upgrade for mountain bikes. In general, original vintage bike brake booster are quite rare to obtain and I’ve never seen one on any of the...
How to create a bicycle bar extension out of a stem adapter
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I’m going to explain how to use a stem adapter as a bicycle bar extension hack. I often ride in places where I have to rely on navigation to find my way. I have an iPhone and a LifeProof LifeActive bike mount so I can use specific apps handsfree. If you can’t place a bike phone mount on the stem, which is the case with the very wide Syncros Cattleprod stem, you’re forced to look a...
Hollowtech II bottom bracket removal and installation
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I’m going to explain how to perform a Hollowtech II bottom bracket removal and installation. I had calculated my gear ratio, and swapped out the middle ring. In turn this caused the front derailleur to no longer work, which meant the outer ring had to go as well. I decided to add two new Specialités TA chainrings. Join the Facebook Group: groups/996447607429641/ I've ...
The 5 best bicycle restoration tips you need to know before starting your first project
Просмотров 44 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I will give you the best 5 bicycle restoration tips I wish I knew before I started my first bike restoration project. I hope it will save you valuable time and money and increase the enjoyment out of riding a bike you’ve restored yourself and the bike restoration process itself. Join the Facebook Group: groups/996447607429641/ I've also written a blog post with more i...
How to install a Deore XT Shark Fin chain deflector in 3 easy steps
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 года назад
How to install a Deore XT Shark Fin chain deflector in 3 easy steps
How to clean your bike properly in 6 easy steps
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 года назад
How to clean your bike properly in 6 easy steps
TA Specialités chainring review
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 года назад
TA Specialités chainring review
The 6 best ways to fix a front derailleur not shifting to highest gear
Просмотров 169 тыс.2 года назад
The 6 best ways to fix a front derailleur not shifting to highest gear
Continental Speed King Review
Просмотров 23 тыс.2 года назад
Continental Speed King Review
Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge tire review
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.2 года назад
Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge tire review
The best bicycle chain cleaner worth your money: Park Tool CM-25 in review
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
The best bicycle chain cleaner worth your money: Park Tool CM-25 in review
Inheriting my dad's bike
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 года назад
Inheriting my dad's bike
How to do a proper bicycle wheel cleaning in 4 easy steps
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 года назад
How to do a proper bicycle wheel cleaning in 4 easy steps
How to polish bicycle chrome in 2 easy steps
Просмотров 14 тыс.3 года назад
How to polish bicycle chrome in 2 easy steps
BB-UN55 vs BB-UN300; which is the better square taper bottom bracket?
Просмотров 31 тыс.3 года назад
BB-UN55 vs BB-UN300; which is the better square taper bottom bracket?
Replacing bicycle light bulb with LED
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.3 года назад
Replacing bicycle light bulb with LED
First time using a full suspension mountain bike for trail riding - Schoorl MTB trail
Просмотров 6833 года назад
First time using a full suspension mountain bike for trail riding - Schoorl MTB trail
Vintage mountain bike wheels - Rolf Dolomite
Просмотров 8283 года назад
Vintage mountain bike wheels - Rolf Dolomite
How to overhaul vintage mountain bike pedals in 3 easy steps
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.3 года назад
How to overhaul vintage mountain bike pedals in 3 easy steps

Комментарии

  • @BasBruijnis
    @BasBruijnis День назад

    Bedankt voor deze goede tip! Ik heb er nog één opmerking over: zorg ervoor dat je de afstand aan de juiste kant van het remblok toevoegt. Ik heb mijn voorremmen opnieuw gesteld, waarbij ik uiteindelijk aan de voorzijde extra ruimte heb gemaakt. Eerst maakte ik namelijk extra ruimte aan de achterzijde, maar daardoor werd het piepen alleen maar erger! :)

  • @santosart11
    @santosart11 4 дня назад

    Thank you. I was trying other ways .but the you show is way better. Thanks again. 👍

  • @KimkimEduyan
    @KimkimEduyan 5 дней назад

    What is the size of the ball bearing

  • @markymarknj
    @markymarknj 5 дней назад

    I have the Panaracer Paselas on both of my vintage road bikes. I have the Pasela ProTite on my Marukin M420, and I have regular Paselas on my Cannondale ST500. I went with the regular Paselas on the Cannondale, as it has an aluminum frame, and I didn't want a stiff ride.

  • @potsy9973
    @potsy9973 6 дней назад

    Unless your a weight stickler and need to run the widest boost tire options available square taper is perfectly reliable and performs just as well.

  • @jamescampbell8780
    @jamescampbell8780 8 дней назад

    Is this frame chromoly steel?

  • @shizuko_mori
    @shizuko_mori 9 дней назад

    I have trouble straightening my new 26x1.95 Kevlar Maxxis Pace tire. I tried to straighten it manually, sat it down with a soap solution, the trim cord fits very tightly and moved it hard. They seem to be aligned with the edge of the line, but they still dangle

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike 3 дня назад

      A tire can be incorrectly manufactured. If so you can try straighten it all day long without any luck.

    • @shizuko_mori
      @shizuko_mori 3 дня назад

      @@restorationdotbike I managed to achieve success after deflating a little and going over the entire wheel several times and using my fingers to pull the tire as much as expected so that the bead rested against the rim all the way

  • @brendanbyrne9376
    @brendanbyrne9376 10 дней назад

    26" wheels?

  • @sussyburger4538
    @sussyburger4538 14 дней назад

    What the size are the bolt

  • @Jim-sz7qi
    @Jim-sz7qi 15 дней назад

    Could you use new 10 speed chain and rear derailleur with an older 1980 crankset for a 6 speed setup?

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike 3 дня назад

      no, a 10 speed chain is much thinner than would fit on a 6-speed cassette

    • @Jim-sz7qi
      @Jim-sz7qi 3 дня назад

      @@restorationdotbike I just bought a 10 speed crankset and will be cold setting my frame for the 10 speed cassette and new wheelset. Thank you.

  • @HeyJennBenn
    @HeyJennBenn 16 дней назад

    If I were to remove the peeling brand stickers on my frame and do this, then reapply new ones (have found some on Ebay), would you recommend doing that before or after the wax?

    • @tferrari46
      @tferrari46 15 дней назад

      Thinking about doing this as well, let me know what you end up doing

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike 3 дня назад

      you polish frame to remove scratches. You wax the frame to further smooth out the surface, deepen gloss and protect the frame. Wax and decals don't go together well. So between polishing and waxing, clean the frame with alcohol and apply decals for maximum adherence.

  • @user-kr6of6jg2c
    @user-kr6of6jg2c 18 дней назад

    Ben benieuwd wat het merk/type van de fiets is omdat ik momenteel begonnen ben met de restoratie van een Batavus champion

  • @FlorianBracke
    @FlorianBracke 19 дней назад

    Nu kan ik eindelijk remmen

  • @holaperrito2554
    @holaperrito2554 19 дней назад

    Do you by chance know what freehub assembly would work on a spinergy rev roks that’s missing the freehub, cone nut etc?

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike 3 дня назад

      The wheel is from 1995, and I believe it has a standard 8-speed Shimano freehub body

  • @SummerSideOfLife
    @SummerSideOfLife 20 дней назад

    That's a great idea.

  • @toyetoyetoye
    @toyetoyetoye 23 дня назад

    Straight to the point! I like! Thanks!

  • @Pianist203
    @Pianist203 23 дня назад

    I fought with same bottom bracket other day and dang it was a hard work. Hot day and all. So stupid and horrible design... I almost gave up but then found your solution, punched the spindle out and hacksawed and gouged the cups out. Luckily threads didn't take too much damage and I managed to install proper bottom bracket there. Ebike conversion project was saved so thank you for this solution.

  • @mauriceortiz1557
    @mauriceortiz1557 23 дня назад

    Sweet looking, smooth riding ^_^

  • @vmao4868
    @vmao4868 24 дня назад

    Thank you so much for this. I'm having the same issue.

  • @o.wildfarmer8023
    @o.wildfarmer8023 27 дней назад

    Great Stuff.😢😊🎉

  • @mikekim6374
    @mikekim6374 28 дней назад

    Dumb question: can't find information of the differences between all the different super v models. For example what is the difference between a v400 and a v900?

  • @robert8077
    @robert8077 28 дней назад

    Hollowtech 2 way better than square taper more secure but I use high strength loctite 270 on square taper seem to hold up good but I still prefer hollowtech 2 cranks on my other bikes

  • @sanderdemeer3783
    @sanderdemeer3783 Месяц назад

    Goedemorgen. Dankjewel voor de duidelijke video! Ik heb een brommertje met precies dezelfde soort lagers. Gisteren heb ik de as en alle onderdelen van de lager vervangen. Het wiel zat eerst perfect (draaide goed zonder zijwaardse speling) maar na een paar minuten rijden zat er veel speling op en begon het wiel te zwabberen. Ik heb zelf geen idee waardoor het komt maar ik merkte dat de kogeltjes waarschijnlijk net iets te groot waren waardoor er een gat ontstond waar door het laatste kogeltje net niet paste. Verder zou ik niet weten wat dit veroorzaakt zou kunnen hebben. Heeft u misschien nog enige ideeën/tips? Met vriendelijke groet, Sander

  • @GokkunGuru
    @GokkunGuru Месяц назад

    I installed this type of chain and the link doesn’t move freely. It’s got some resistance, plus the pin on the side that breaks off sticks out a bit and not flush with the rest of the chain. Is this normal? I find quick links far superior to this pin style.

  • @johnsheetz6639
    @johnsheetz6639 Месяц назад

    Bike restorations are pretty cheap. If you do the work yourself. And do not worry about any original style parts. I think you got a good head tube and bb all you have to really worry about is cables adjustment

  • @haqitman
    @haqitman Месяц назад

    I'm looking at a company called Woodman that has Cannondale specific stems. Says they're discontinued but some show still available on their website.

  • @ZorbaTheDutch
    @ZorbaTheDutch Месяц назад

    Hartelijk dank voor deze video. Ik wou vandaag gaan fietsen en ontdekte ineens speling in mijn achterwiel. Dacht eerst dat de as niet goed vastzat, maar de speling bleef en zat dus bij de naaf en kogellagers. Dacht dat het misschien versleten was en aan vervanging toe, maar dankzij dit filmpje kon ik het eenvoudig verhelpen, zelfs zonder sleutels, gewoon met de hand aandraaien was de speling er helemaal uit. Voor de zekerheid zal ik het later nog beter vastzetten met sleutels maar 50km fietsen ging in ieder geval prima!

  • @lucywucyyy
    @lucywucyyy Месяц назад

    these are my absolute favorite kinds of bike i use a bike just like this to haul shopping and explore mountains lol

  • @nicholaschai4458
    @nicholaschai4458 Месяц назад

    Does it wobble?

  • @ThomasMcFarland
    @ThomasMcFarland Месяц назад

    Well done video!

  • @hank66
    @hank66 Месяц назад

    I found what I believe is a 1969 Miyata "Gentlemen" City bike(?) in amazing condition. I can share a picture with you for your opinion of it's age, model, etc. And congratulations on an amazing restoration project!

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike Месяц назад

      Koga Miyata started making bicycles from 1976 onwards. You can find catalogues online.

  • @davewright8206
    @davewright8206 Месяц назад

    good video very explanitory on the points i wanted

  • @pauljames9626
    @pauljames9626 Месяц назад

    I use ordinary washing up liquid ("Dish Soap" to our American cousins - only a few drops required) and very hot water in the chain cleaner for an initial pass - gets all the dirt and grease off before switching to the more expensive proprietary degreaser. You can repeat this a couple of times for really bad soiling and end up saving a lot of cleaner in the process.

  • @mitchschwartzman
    @mitchschwartzman Месяц назад

    Great video Thank you

  • @gudusangtani
    @gudusangtani Месяц назад

    I was searching a lot on the net I finally found your video which explains it exacly how the new pins fit in the chain. Thank you :-)...Nice Video

  • @MrFragManiac
    @MrFragManiac Месяц назад

    You didn't mention one important thing I was hoping you'd say. Most who have used the plastic version of the Park chain cleaner say the bristles tend to fall out and get stuck in your chain. I was hoping maybe at least the pro version would not have this problem. In fact at the MUCH higher price it costs, it kind of warrants the brush bristles being epoxied into the holes they're mounted in.

  • @grumpyken9151
    @grumpyken9151 Месяц назад

    the tricky part of biopace is reassembly- the chainrings have to be installed in a certain location to do anything beneficial. for example, I believe the crank arm should be at the 4 o'clock position and the most oblong part of the chainring at the top. there are videos about this on here, I reassembled mine incorrectly the first time

  • @laxmannate07
    @laxmannate07 Месяц назад

    Just happened to me on the trail. Used a rock to fix it lol.

  • @SuperGuy250
    @SuperGuy250 Месяц назад

    2:48 wait that thing is suppose to move......

  • @ariesvibration
    @ariesvibration Месяц назад

    Barefoot? be careful

  • @andreife
    @andreife Месяц назад

    Beautiful bike! I have a classic too. That fenders, ¿where you buy it?

  • @claudiajustin6555
    @claudiajustin6555 Месяц назад

    Great vid had no clue what to do with the pin

  • @lucywucyyy
    @lucywucyyy Месяц назад

    speed dial 7s! god i need a pair of those

  • @lindag.2315
    @lindag.2315 Месяц назад

    Nice

  • @vince_unemployed
    @vince_unemployed Месяц назад

    What if on the smallest cog and smallest crank, the chain is too long?

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike Месяц назад

      You need to cut the chain in such a way that there's a little bit of tension on the rear derailleur and the chain does not rub on the bottom of the upper pulley wheel.

  • @nicohakvoort4998
    @nicohakvoort4998 Месяц назад

    De LINKER is link. Die gaat de verkeerde kant op.

  • @phrodendekia
    @phrodendekia Месяц назад

    Just use loose balls, ball bearing cages are garbage.

  • @Autonomous_17
    @Autonomous_17 Месяц назад

    Back in the olden days when I started biking at a young age, I would save up and upgrade components as I could but now that I can afford to own bikes and restore them I just go with whatever the bike originally had, obviously while trying to find the best option but I like to keep them as period correct as I can

  • @CubiCNooBiC
    @CubiCNooBiC Месяц назад

    Just buy a new bicycle, problem solved.

  • @arendadadovanbeek6335
    @arendadadovanbeek6335 Месяц назад

    werkt super!