GT 26” Commuter Build - ‘89 Avalanche

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025

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  • @toastyrides
    @toastyrides  15 дней назад +11

    Hey! 👋 fresh resto-mod commuter build for 2025, ready for all the weather Auckland has to offer! 🌦️ 🤙 cheers for popping in 😄

  • @ГеннадийРутковский
    @ГеннадийРутковский 12 дней назад +2

    ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНАЯ РАБОТА -- СМОТРЕЛ С НАСЛАЖДЕНИЕМ И ЗАВИСТЬЮ ПРЕКРАСНОЕ ПЕРЕВОПЛОЩЕНИЕ ОТЛИЧНЫЙ ПРОЕКТ --- БРАВО ЗА ЛЮБОВЬ К ТЕХНИКЕ И ЗА ТРУДЫ .// КАТАЮ 60 ЛЕТ С ДЕСТВА//

  • @jonmarshall1502
    @jonmarshall1502 15 дней назад +11

    I have no idea why people are so obsessed with “modern” bikes, when there’s stuff like this still being used. Very nice.

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад +2

      Beats me! Warranties maybe? 🤔 There are some cool modern bikes out there though, just cost a whole lot more than modifying an old one 😅

    • @jonmarshall1502
      @jonmarshall1502 15 дней назад +1

      @ I love my old looking but new Surly 😂 . Most people don’t want to work on their new stuff anymore and have lost the satisfaction of fixing perfectly good older bikes.

    • @timtaylor9590
      @timtaylor9590 14 дней назад +1

      I'm a fan of modern bikes with old tech like mechanical shifting and universal standards. The goal is simple, comfortable while still performing at the highest level. Vintage bikes just can't keep up with the new ones and they're less comfortable and possibly more dangerous depending on how rowdy you want to get

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  14 дней назад +1

      That’s the sweet spot and can mix it up with some old stuff too, or modern drivetrain but still with mechanical shifters etc 👌

    • @jonmarshall1502
      @jonmarshall1502 14 дней назад

      @@timtaylor9590 ahh universal standards, I nearly forgot about them. 😬

  • @uncLays
    @uncLays 14 дней назад +2

    Finally watched this. Such a great build. The rust converter to touch up paint really makes a difference in the way it presents! I personally like the patina on most old bikes but I guess they do need to be protected so we can keep enjoying them.

  • @constructdestruct360
    @constructdestruct360 15 дней назад +5

    The triangular shaped handlebar looks great with the GT frame.

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад

      Haha I agree, 4 triangles now! 😂

  • @fionnot2110
    @fionnot2110 14 дней назад +2

    That friction shifter mod is super cool, with the modern derailleur truly defines "neo-retro", friction is king!

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  14 дней назад

      Friction shifter for life! 😎💕 would be cool if there was a “pull extender” mod for them, like gear it up so it can pull a bit more cable 🤔 would have to be a larger diameter I guess

  • @burrito_bobby
    @burrito_bobby 14 дней назад +2

    Beautiful GT

  • @b.online
    @b.online 15 дней назад +2

    such a sick build! always excited to watch your uploads

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад

      Thanks for stopping in 😄 so stoked with this, all the colours are awesome 😍

  • @davidvozmediano3584
    @davidvozmediano3584 15 дней назад +2

    Great build!!! Love it as always!

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад

      Cheers heaps David 😎🤙

  • @tommyb2129
    @tommyb2129 15 дней назад +1

    Love the creative rear brake stop. Best solutions sometimes DIY.

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад

      Cheers! I love the weird little diy bits haha, just happened to have a bit of bonus function too which is cool 👌

  • @wazmanyo
    @wazmanyo 14 дней назад +1

    ooh,looking forward to the chrome mongoose

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  12 дней назад +1

      Cheers Wazman! Got some new decals for it, too 👌 got a couple similar bikes coming up though so if you want the Goose let me know, it’ll have to go 🤙 it’s bloody huge though haha

    • @wazmanyo
      @wazmanyo 6 дней назад

      @@toastyrides mean! I'm keen.I'll wait and see if you can pedal it first though. If you can"t I don"t stand a chance

  • @qweqqeqrqwrf-lc7nn
    @qweqqeqrqwrf-lc7nn 15 дней назад +1

    30:38 the moment when my heart stopped 😢😢😢

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  14 дней назад

      Haha yeah I don’t plan on running it indexed anyway, but still move it if needed anyway 👌

  • @RoyBramlowe
    @RoyBramlowe 15 дней назад +1

    brilliant as always

  • @jered2177
    @jered2177 14 дней назад +2

    Good looking bike

  • @u1y55e
    @u1y55e 15 дней назад

    what a way to start the day! always looking forward to your videos

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад

      Thanks heaps for popping in! Glad to help start your day right 😄🤙

  • @Locojoe
    @Locojoe 14 дней назад +1

    Very nice. Love the colors.

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  14 дней назад +1

      Cheers mate! Really happy with it, just need to figure out which handlebar will go on the Mongoose now

  • @loose.spokes
    @loose.spokes 15 дней назад +2

    5:58 gonna steal that trick for my bike 😂

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад +1

      Haha life’s too short to make the underside of a non drive-side seatstay look perfect 😂🤙

  • @stumpthecorgi7180
    @stumpthecorgi7180 14 дней назад +1

    Your videos always make me want to build up another bike, but I don't need another bike.

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  14 дней назад +2

      But do you have space for another bike? 👀 😂

    • @uncLays
      @uncLays 14 дней назад

      No one really "needs" another bike but sometimes it just happens.😅

    • @stumpthecorgi7180
      @stumpthecorgi7180 14 дней назад +1

      Well, you've talked me into it 😁

    • @uncLays
      @uncLays 14 дней назад

      @@stumpthecorgi7180 you're welcome 🤣

  • @johnssonnz
    @johnssonnz 15 дней назад +1

    Beautiful Gt ,u build so well ❤❤

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад

      Thanks heaps Michel! Looking forward to building that Merida too 🥳🤙 but next is the Mongoose with those araya’s you sent me 😎

    • @johnssonnz
      @johnssonnz 13 дней назад

      @toastyrides that will be interesting to see...

  • @mrman5517
    @mrman5517 15 дней назад +2

    24:45 oh no! you forgot the most important part: the spoke protector (aka the dork disc!)

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад +1

      If they started making coloured dork discs I’d probably use one 😅 haha, but with that said I’ve seen derailleurs bust right through the disc and get sucked into spokes 😵‍💫

  • @StuartJanssen
    @StuartJanssen 15 дней назад +1

    I set up a cues 9speed with friction for a friend and it works pretty well with an older shimano 9speed cassette. The only issue really is th learning curve, since she wasn't familiar with friction so having to get acquainted with not having the indents for each gear.

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад +1

      Oh sweet, good to know thanks! I’ll swap it out to a Cues setup when this chain gets worn and see how the Cues goes 😎 yeah it takes a bit of getting use to, pretty fun and reliable when you do though!

  • @g_mack
    @g_mack 14 дней назад

    wicked build!

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  12 дней назад +1

      Thanks heaps! Really happy with it 👌

  • @leestuurmans2837
    @leestuurmans2837 10 дней назад

    hot biz!

  • @lewhub7668
    @lewhub7668 День назад

    6:10 bob ross vibes on point. sick bike!
    edit: 13:15 how do you know when you've got the right spoke tension? just by feel or do you use a gauge?

  • @VintageVeloCustomz
    @VintageVeloCustomz 15 дней назад

    Beautiful Bike!!

  • @JohnPilling25
    @JohnPilling25 15 дней назад

    It's way easier if you start the lacing from the inside of the hub for 3cross

  • @KenmeriCaptain
    @KenmeriCaptain 15 дней назад

    10/10 mate

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад

      Cheers heaps! Didn’t know what handlebar was going on it until the week before putting it together, but really happy with the Bullmoose on it!haha. Turned out awesome 🤙

  • @landematt
    @landematt 15 дней назад

    Damn she purdy!
    Also haha at I'm running the shit outta that light 😂

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад

      Haha thanks! Spent way too long getting just the parts I wanted 😂🤙

  • @PureCycling1
    @PureCycling1 15 дней назад

    Very nice build!! ❤love it
    What’s the front fender toe protector you used?
    I’m lookin for one in just straight black and decent length

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  15 дней назад +1

      This is just one of those fenders that clips under your seat, cut down to suit! I had a few sitting around doing nothing and it’s the perfect material 🤙

    • @PureCycling1
      @PureCycling1 14 дней назад +1

      @@toastyrideshehe cheers! 💪🏽You really got a talent for improvisation/optimization :)
      Have a good one!

  • @neglectedairresistance8975
    @neglectedairresistance8975 14 дней назад +1

    Did you DIY your front mudflap or did you buy one? If it's a DIY one, what materials did you use?

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  14 дней назад +1

      It’s just a cut down seat mounted one, like an Ass-Savers one more or less 🤙 if you’ve got a spare rubber car mat those can work too if you get the cheap thin ones, can sometimes find them pretty cheap.
      I’ve used an ice cream container lid, too

  • @ДенисГриценко-з1я
    @ДенисГриценко-з1я 11 дней назад

    Good

  • @maltehagedorn8939
    @maltehagedorn8939 10 дней назад

    Hey man, I saw your video on the surely corner Bars. I know it's super old, but did you end up being happy with your extension mod? And the bars in general? I'm thinking of getting some, and maybe doing an extension myself.
    Cheers from Germany

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  10 дней назад

      Hi! The bar extension really helped the Corner bar, no idea why they didn’t make it longer from factory! I rode the corner bar with the extensions on multi day trips and commuting a bunch, but sold the bike (and kept the bar haha) so they’re currently waiting another suitable bike. SomaFab in the US do bolt on bar extensions, or can find some other ones on AliExpress 🤙 the bar gives a nice comfy position for me, but keep in mind the change of reach and drop etc, it would be different to a dropbar position for sure!
      cheers!

  • @lastfm4477
    @lastfm4477 13 дней назад

    @toastyrides What's the video where you show taking apart those Deore shifters and modifying them?

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  12 дней назад

      It’s a green Kona Lava Dome 🤙 just changed it a bit so it would shift the sram eagle setup

  • @MichaelDaponte-fy9ji
    @MichaelDaponte-fy9ji 14 дней назад

    What kind of wrench did you use i always use hammer and screw driver

  • @hookerjl1
    @hookerjl1 14 дней назад +2

    A pretty nice and colourmatching build💕🩵like long fenders with mudguards too😎

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides  14 дней назад +1

      Thanks! Love the colour combo 😍 haha yeah super practical with the long fenders, can go through all the puddles 😎