Restoring & modernizing old Giant Anthem MTB for $800

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @cicciobambino
    @cicciobambino 2 года назад +26

    14:06 I felt that "Shooooot" in my soul.
    I love this channel, because its a different take on all the "dream builds" you see on MTB RUclips. $10K dream builds are a dime a dozen, but these restorations are each unique with the design and execution process.
    Whoever got this bike got an absolute DEAL for $870. This must have been done at cost for family or friend because I count: suspension service for front and rear (200 x 2 = $400), custom frame and front suspension powder coat (at least $500, maybe more), new frame bearings installed ($100), Deore 1x11 drivetrain ($200), plus all the fresh parts (headset, brakes, handlebars, pedals, tires, etc.)

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 2 года назад

      He said the cost was 870 (parts) and its someone elses bike he's building

  • @RickPfeister
    @RickPfeister 2 года назад +24

    I really enjoy watching your work. You completely overhauled the bike, even down to the bearings. Amazing work, thanks for sharing. I look forward to the next resto-mod!

  • @lagvin719ify
    @lagvin719ify Год назад +1

    that's a beauty...cotton candy blue and bubblegum pink. after 10 years you can repaint it again and give it another 10 years. I'll bet on it

  • @afpv
    @afpv 2 года назад +2

    Great inspiration.. Having this exact bike, finding a shopping list for the parts list to convert to 11 speed is awesome.. Didn't know you could change the headtube angle so easily, was expecting longer forks or cut and weld.. A wealth of information.

  • @ricusmate
    @ricusmate 2 года назад +6

    Did the pink blue white combo on my daughters bmx. Always looks good. Love the angleset. The stem is long for my taste and maybe a mullet setup to make it lower and slacker still. Loved the paint sticker redo. Well done on rebuilding the suspension and putting all new bearings. This is great motivation to work on my bikes today.

  • @gabriellynn4418
    @gabriellynn4418 2 года назад +3

    As a man who currently rides a 2021 Giant Trance X2 29er, I'm appreciative of all the effort you put into this! The result is awesome! Of course my bike isn't the same kind of model, but they're both Giants all the same. 😊

  • @82lowe36id
    @82lowe36id Год назад

    Fun video. I still ride my 2005 Giant Reign2 that I had custom built new. I really love and enjoy this bike still. About a year after I got it, I actually got into MX and put the Giant away until a couple years ago when I decided to start riding MTB again. Pulled it out, refreshed and upgraded a couple things and it is back on the trails.

  • @Red_dot_randy
    @Red_dot_randy 2 года назад +3

    That came out amazing!
    I have the same bike and wanted to update it so I used body filler on the front frame tubes to make it look like the 2017 model then sanding everything down and sprayed it basecoat/clear coat metallic dark blue.

  • @Misamasen
    @Misamasen 2 года назад +1

    Hi! We are all waiting for reviews on the new fuji... You had one of the best photo technology channels! Come back!

  • @ExhumedToConsume
    @ExhumedToConsume 2 года назад

    Even for a bike from 2012, what a great looking ride. Really like the white/blue/black colorway.
    Very satisfying to watch, I love that you went with cerakote!

  • @Adroit1911
    @Adroit1911 7 месяцев назад +1

    6:55 - the King Killer Chronicles!! Such a great story, I've been waiting for book three for like 12 years now 😂

  • @kevinross7565
    @kevinross7565 2 года назад +5

    I have newer anthem. I know the anthem gets sold as an XC race bike by Giant, but I found that with a few minor tweaks to tire and cockpit setup it’s turned into quite a good all around short travel trail bike.

  • @frankthetankricard
    @frankthetankricard 2 года назад +43

    The color doesn't agree with me but I enjoyed the process. It looks like a '60s color theme, the original looked more modern. But this one's more unique looks like new.

    • @viisory
      @viisory 2 года назад

      I think simply reversing the colors would have made it much more modern looking, but keeping his desired color scheme. Overall still a sick build.

    • @TheCycleRenovator
      @TheCycleRenovator 2 года назад

      Great job, I also enjoy bringing a bike back to life, maybe a colab in the future?

    • @MikeinCC
      @MikeinCC 3 месяца назад

      Colorway is awful.

    • @DavidHanks90
      @DavidHanks90 2 месяца назад

      I personally love the colors and the build overall is amazing. It makes me wish I had all the skills and equipment to do the same to my old bike.

  • @michaelw6193
    @michaelw6193 2 года назад +4

    You took me on one heck of a ride.... dedication is top tier...can't wait for the next one 👍🏾

  • @ryansteiger6960
    @ryansteiger6960 2 года назад +6

    Thanks for this calming and inspiring video 👍 I felt truly bad for you, when you had to do it all over again!

  • @drmcmast
    @drmcmast 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for listing your parts and tools! Gorgeous restoration, I'm thinking of trying my hand at rebuilding/repainting/updating a 2016 Santa Cruz Heckler. It is daunting to consider all the specialty tools required!

  • @tphvictims5101
    @tphvictims5101 2 года назад

    The powder coat comes out very nicely. I use it on my Fishing jigs. They bang rocks constantly and the chipping is minimal. The colors are mind blowing.

  • @largeman0026
    @largeman0026 2 года назад

    the attention to detail is stunning.

  • @vitoonto
    @vitoonto 2 года назад +4

    Really nice work. It came out really cool!

  • @GRAAmusic
    @GRAAmusic 2 года назад

    Nice build. Great overhaul. I would consider doing and showing more cleaning of parts. For an example the wheels/hubs.

  • @joakimjb
    @joakimjb 2 года назад

    I've missed these episodes. Great work!

  • @adam1885282
    @adam1885282 Год назад

    Nice work, I have a 2013 Anthem I want to rebuild like this (minus the paint). I'll get started as soon as my new bike arrives.

  • @CoggieBike
    @CoggieBike 2 года назад

    'Love the colors man! Great job!

  • @letriciabrowder2942
    @letriciabrowder2942 2 года назад

    Insane dude! You're super gifted! I know building is a skill that's learned but, you just know what look good!

  • @Antti_Iltanen
    @Antti_Iltanen 8 месяцев назад

    I clicked on this so fast as I have an old Giant Anthem and quality videos about it are rare as hen's teeth... Only to realise this "old" Giant Anthem is much more modern than my old Giant Anthem 😅😂
    Anyway, quality bike build videos are still always worth a watch, thanks for doing this 👌🙏

  • @aMoneyYell
    @aMoneyYell 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic color scheme!

  • @marcocalderonbonilla3587
    @marcocalderonbonilla3587 2 года назад +1

    Great job and notorious skills you have.

  • @serjsorrow9241
    @serjsorrow9241 2 года назад +1

    Good retro vibes coloring

  • @LUCKYSOB
    @LUCKYSOB 2 года назад

    Omg I'm glad I found your channel dude. It brought back an old itch and many memories. Especially when you had to re sandblast it 😅 in my case I had to do it 2 more times 🤣👍 now It looks like I have some binge watching to do

  • @guustvanuden2968
    @guustvanuden2968 2 года назад +1

    i did the same with 2 Trek bikes EX7 form 2005 haha
    i think everyone thinks im crazy but glad to see other people do it too!

  • @clne36
    @clne36 2 года назад +1

    Great build! You have incredible skills… but definitely need to work on pouring that powder haha

  • @milankicin6109
    @milankicin6109 2 года назад

    I have the very same bike, also did a job on it, though I'm not as skilled or equipped as you are. Did a 1x11 keeping the original cranks, added a dropper, shorter stem, went tubeless, new SLX brakes, had the suspension serviced. Definitely well worth the work and money. Not sure how you managed to get a 11-50 cassette into the SLX derailleur. Got the same one with 11-46 and that's the limit of that RD I'd say.

  • @mattcrane
    @mattcrane 2 года назад

    yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss, so stoked to watch! Glad you are making videos again!

    • @mattcrane
      @mattcrane 2 года назад

      seriously! You have the most professional set up out of anyone building bikes!

  • @jadevillaflores9542
    @jadevillaflores9542 Год назад

    Wow pretty awesome project, thanks for sharing.

  • @frogrides
    @frogrides 2 года назад

    I really enjoyed the video quality and shot setup. I came to the description to see if you mentioned what camera you used for your crispy visuals -- didn't see it mentioned but then I found the link to your second channel and went oh ok.. 😅

  • @jacobjarvis1335
    @jacobjarvis1335 2 года назад

    That re paint must have sucked! Keep up the great work, I love these videos.

  • @societygates2861
    @societygates2861 2 года назад

    Amazing work man! I love this channel 🙂

  • @shwndh
    @shwndh 2 года назад

    Those are my all time favorite XT cranks. Wish I could still buy them
    The paintwork detail is out of this world. You blew my mind with that one. Can I send my bike to you?

  • @nickbell3546
    @nickbell3546 Год назад

    Great job! Btw check out a zip tie gun. It will tighten and break the zip tie in one motion!

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Год назад +1

      I know I know. I have a friend who tells me to get one after every video. :)

  • @lagvin719ify
    @lagvin719ify Год назад

    basically, it's the stickers and the paint that determine the age of the bikes unless there's an upgrade on the size of the tubes, the components, and the curves and cuts in the tubes. I have seen someone paint his 15-year-old specialized demo to the latest trend, change the decals and a few components, and still beat a couple of guys riding more modern bikes

  • @Kubafalkowski97
    @Kubafalkowski97 2 года назад

    So good job, you've taken off every part of this bike,hell of work. But the colour.. your choice, anyway great job man 👊

  • @mrpercussive
    @mrpercussive 2 года назад

    Wow! Beautiful way to give a bike a rebirth!

  • @purplegarage05
    @purplegarage05 2 года назад

    ayy another amazing restoration

  • @onelove4458
    @onelove4458 2 года назад

    So so nice
    Great work,love your videos
    Greats from germany

  • @nicolashuffman4312
    @nicolashuffman4312 Год назад

    What a great and thorough rebuild! Question: do you have to be careful not to get the powdercoat oven too hot and mess up the heat treatment of the frame? I had an Anthem and just loved the thing. Actually, I had 3 of them. They kept cracking between the top tube and the seat tube. If anyone needs rear suspension parts from a '12 26er Anthem, let me know.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Год назад

      No. Powder cures below any temperature that would compromise aluminium.

  • @schwimdandy3820
    @schwimdandy3820 2 года назад

    My brother broke three of those Anthem frames at the top tube/seat tube weld. Finally got tired of waiting on warranty claims and went with another bike.

    • @Eric-kn4yn
      @Eric-kn4yn 2 года назад

      My giant trance weld cracked top seat tube /seat about 2014 frame you can see it was made a bigger flared out tube join in later frames. Warranty honoured 🎖 Australia

  • @aaronmoreno2492
    @aaronmoreno2492 2 года назад +1

    Hola hermano Dios te bendiga, el trabajo te quedó exelente, tienes todos los juguetes en ese taller 🤩... Curiosidad: No entendí porque no le colocaste grasa a la rosca de los pedales y porque eliminaste el lubricante que trae la cadena nueva. La potencia creo que se veía y quedaría mejor en posición negativa... Deberías montar videos más seguido. Saludos desde Venezuela 👋🤜🤛

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 года назад

      Thanks! The pedals were just temporary for the video.

  • @howardswd
    @howardswd Год назад

    Hi, thanks for sharing the video. I have a 2014 Anthem 2, large frame, that I am considering replacing the SRAM/AVID groupset to a modern build. However, not sure about the crankset you have linked to. This is specced for a 148mm 'boost' rear axle with a chain line of 55 mm. The Anthem is 135 QR (or 142 x 12 if converted), so am wondering do you have any chain line issues with this set up ?

  • @johnbrowning1350
    @johnbrowning1350 Год назад

    Great color scheme ❤

  • @uselessspoiler7806
    @uselessspoiler7806 2 года назад

    I have the same bike and would also like to convert it to a modern 11 or 12 speed. I was wondering if the 11-50T cassette can be installed without special modifications? From the video it looks like it is. Sorry for the silly question!

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 года назад +1

      Not a silly question at all. Yes, no mod was necessary

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 2 года назад +2

    This is as good as a resto-mod gets. top tier work, my man. i love watching an older bike get a new life. i couldnt tell what happened with the stencil, but i liked the second version more. i also use a cameo to make stencils for painting, and i recently starting using stencil specific vinyl with really good results. its thinner, so you get less of a hard edge, its less tacky and less stretchy, so it peels off the metal like a dream. of course, i dont powder coat, so maybe it wouldnt work in the oven. anyway, you got a new fan and subbie!

  • @michaelbondad3912
    @michaelbondad3912 2 года назад

    Amazing build with the attention to detail. Saw the thunder tee! I graduated from there in 2016, can you sandblast my frame?

  • @mykolakinash7132
    @mykolakinash7132 2 года назад

    Nice video, very inspiring. I have 2008 anthem and want to modernize it, so your video kinda like guide for me)

  • @jonaqwerty
    @jonaqwerty 2 года назад

    Yes you are back

  • @MoonlightingBadger
    @MoonlightingBadger 2 года назад

    Looked into how much it will cost to get my old Giant Stance sand blasted. $30-$50 they quoted me. Didn't ask about how much to have it powder coated tho since I want to polish the raw aluminum. Might have rocker arm link between the seat stays and rear shock powder coated black to go with the black giant decals, but that's it. Get it clear coated and convert it to 1x12 drivetrain.

  • @andymoss
    @andymoss 2 года назад

    Great refurb!

  • @geronimomcbr2863
    @geronimomcbr2863 2 года назад

    Que buen trabajo ....quedó.muy bonita la bicicleta...cuántas horas de trabajo fueron para llegar al resultado final?

  • @SendingStache
    @SendingStache 2 года назад

    i really enjoyed that. thanks!

  • @jaseelliott5939
    @jaseelliott5939 2 года назад

    Awesome job 👏

  • @ekeibolrd
    @ekeibolrd 2 года назад

    Awesome job!, what bb size could i use?, i'm upgrading it, to an Sram GX groupset 10s

  • @timmcdermott815
    @timmcdermott815 Год назад

    Looks cool man

  • @flavioreis1655
    @flavioreis1655 2 года назад

    Great Job !!
    Some questions about the angle headset:
    What was the previous angle? How much did you get after the Upgrade?
    Did it lower the front?
    Thank you !

  • @DryftKult
    @DryftKult Год назад

    Love your work, but please, use a funnel to fill the bottle 😂

  • @augustmousel
    @augustmousel 9 дней назад

    i was like ehh i dont think the GIANT logo should be a sticker and then you did thats and it looks phenomenal

  • @krisp6401
    @krisp6401 2 года назад

    Nice, tho i kinda felt bad for the old EC70 handlebars. I'm guessing they were a couple inches too short for today's standard.

  • @alonsovaldivia2348
    @alonsovaldivia2348 2 года назад

    Nice work ... but the color mmm the old version looks better but anyways ... the process it's great... good work.

  • @baykkarl9541
    @baykkarl9541 2 года назад

    I love this kind of video

  • @volodymyrhniedash4581
    @volodymyrhniedash4581 3 месяца назад

    how fork works after baking? bushings an stancions fit well?

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  3 месяца назад

      Yup. Everything came back together smoothly.

  • @jackand100others3
    @jackand100others3 2 года назад

    Wow the bike colorway came out amazing. Do you by chance do commission paint jobs? I recently bought a Fuji track pro 09 that is need need of a new paint job and color way. The previous owner really used it hard so there’s tons of paint chips and scuffs

  • @xNeeLx
    @xNeeLx 2 года назад +2

    Nice restomod, you have the skills without a doubt.
    Few things I would have done a bit different are:
    1- fork not matching color with the rest of the frame.
    2- put a shorter stem (but that depends on the height of the rider)
    3- install a dropper post, that could have taken you a bit over the budget but is well worthy.

    • @hannes6114
      @hannes6114 2 года назад

      I agree :) Also - why didn't you service the wheels completely?

    • @dodecahedron1
      @dodecahedron1 Месяц назад

      4- those brakes are designed for shifters with under bar gear indicators, older shifters with over bar gear indicators cannot be mounted correctly with the clamp between the brake lever contact points and must be mounted too far inboard, use the MT501 lever(but never the caliper, shimano's non-series 2-piston calipers are only compatible with unhardened resin-only rotors, the B type pads are too tall to fit on anything that isn't a resin-only wide type rotor) if you already have the shifter, buy a different shifter if you don't
      5- the M6100 2 piston has resin pistons, the M6120 4 piston has ceramic pistons, the price difference usually isn't big enough to justify getting the 2 pistons

  • @fjodorgrigorow3851
    @fjodorgrigorow3851 Год назад

    Bravo, bravo and bravo!!!

  • @wingnut323
    @wingnut323 2 года назад

    Great work... @Build a Better Bike just curious what audiobook were you listening to? Sounded like Luke Daniels my favorite audible reader.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 года назад +1

      The Name of the Wind. It was actually read by Nick Podehl.

    • @wingnut323
      @wingnut323 2 года назад +1

      @@BuildaBetterBike awesome... Patrick Rothfuss right? This has been in my to read list for a few years. I guess this is a sign to finally consume it. Thanks you again.

  • @zulkiflinordin3878
    @zulkiflinordin3878 4 месяца назад

    Awesome job

  • @fragoulos
    @fragoulos 8 месяцев назад

    how much time did yoy need to sandblast the whole frame?

  • @ak.4369
    @ak.4369 2 года назад

    good job beautiful bike :)

  • @MrPapaj90
    @MrPapaj90 2 года назад

    I've got question. Did ovening the aluminium frame would'nt affect on its durability? I meant toughening up. Sorry for my english ;)

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 года назад

      Had no affect

    • @MrPapaj90
      @MrPapaj90 2 года назад

      @@BuildaBetterBike thanks for Your anwser :) this thought has been bothering me since Your Cannondale Jekyll project;) take care, wish You many views and subscribers! 🚲

  • @mtb246
    @mtb246 2 года назад

    Did I miss how you made the geometry modern?

  • @leohalverson22
    @leohalverson22 2 года назад

    Great video. Just wondering: what were you doing with the new chain? It looked like you were washing it? Just curious. Again, wonderful video.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! Yes, new chains come with a horrible sticky grease that is good to prevent corrosion while being stored for resale, but is horrible for dusty riding conditions. It's a good idea to get rid of it with solvent and then re-lube with stuff appropriate for your riding conditions.

  • @dercrosscountryracer1089
    @dercrosscountryracer1089 Год назад

    Schön gemacht, auch wenn die Farbe nicht so meins ist. Warum bist du nicht auf 12fach gegangen? Macht eigentlich mehr Sinn, da mehr Übersetzungsbandbreite und 1 Gang mehr. Ich denke, das die deore 12fach da auch gereicht hätte. Hab die auch, und schaltet sich wunderbar. Da braucht man keine SLX mehr.

  • @intraterrestrial69
    @intraterrestrial69 2 года назад

    It’s weird that taper head tube bike are “old” now. Half my bikes still have threaded headsets lol

  • @AndrewYeti
    @AndrewYeti 2 года назад

    I’m currently in the same process with my Yeti 575 from 2014.
    Great job doing it all by yourself 🫡

  • @rogerdale5451
    @rogerdale5451 Год назад

    So, no derailleur/ small crank on the front? And a huge! ten on the back? That eliminates the issue with the front derailleur. Ok, I take it that's a refinement that simplifies, and hopefully eliminates, what, an oz or two of weight?

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Год назад

      It's not about weight. It's about performance, efficiency, decreased cognitive load, and simplified maintenance.

    • @rogerdale5451
      @rogerdale5451 Год назад

      I don't know why I said it that way. Sorry, I musta been drinking... Thanks for the info. My front derailleur on my 2012 never worked right. Thanks again. @@BuildaBetterBike

  • @mountaincruiser817
    @mountaincruiser817 2 года назад

    Nice build. But this is only fun for who already got a bike like this.
    Did you do all of it in-house?

  • @anneblouin1393
    @anneblouin1393 Год назад

    After about 3 years the last Keurig stopped working ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf initially was able to unblock, however eventually we couldn't fix. That one was a replacement unit sent by the manufacturer after we had problems with our very first Keurig. This works fine (lol, at least for now) however I didn't realize the water reservoir was so much smaller than our prior unit. With 2 people having one or two cups of coffee each morning, it seems like I'm refilling it daily. Otherwise just happy to have the convenience of pod coffee vs. making a morning pot.

  • @COOLBIKEyt
    @COOLBIKEyt 2 года назад

    Very nice job :)

  • @Silkl4sh
    @Silkl4sh 2 года назад +5

    Going from XT to Deore crankset is a huge downgrade. You'd better off buying an absolute black chainring. Also the cassette looks like some Chinese knockoff. Other than terrible drivetrain choices the rebuild is quite impressive

  • @daisyseptimus561
    @daisyseptimus561 2 года назад

    I have a 2009 Giant Anthem. What headset Brand and size did you use? Wondering the 2009 and 2012 has the same Headset size. I've change my headset to Chris King before. Does the more slacker Head angle do any improvement?

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 года назад +1

      If the 2009 is also tapered, it's the same size. Slacker geometry gives you more confidence on downhill

    • @daisyseptimus561
      @daisyseptimus561 2 года назад

      @@BuildaBetterBike That's where I'm at right now. Downhill feels like going over the bars

  • @bagofchips55
    @bagofchips55 2 года назад

    Can you restore/restore my old hardtail? 2001 specialized stumpjumper?! I've owned that old gal for... shoot 15 years?!

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 года назад

      Sure. Email me if you're serious and we can talk about it. branch.andrew@gmail.com

  • @chrisnicholson3352
    @chrisnicholson3352 Год назад

    How do you determine what bearings you need?

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Год назад

      Measure the old ones with a caliper. Inner diameter, outer diameter, width. Then just Google it.

  • @arcelyompoc8792
    @arcelyompoc8792 Год назад

    Can i have the wheel set lol very nice work 😊

  • @330_Crew
    @330_Crew 2 года назад

    I see people using vinyl cutters to create logo stickers, but I can't figure out where people are getting their logo template files from. Is there some website where people are sharing all their logo vector files? I don't believe people are creating new logos from scratch each time, not even sure how a sticker on the frame could be perfectly replicated on vinyl cutter design software.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 года назад

      I try to find vector versions of the logos. But often I can't and end up tracing my own, as I did in this video.

  • @pauruiz5495
    @pauruiz5495 Год назад

    I have the same whit 27,5 wheels and work perfect

  • @andrewdilillo
    @andrewdilillo 2 года назад

    New stem!

  • @dmitri1018
    @dmitri1018 Год назад

    Don Johnson’s bike!

  • @Respectfulcommentator
    @Respectfulcommentator 2 года назад

    Put grease on your pedal threads otherwise they are a pain to take off!

  • @ericvilla6286
    @ericvilla6286 2 года назад

    Superb Build Video!

  • @gervgboy0905
    @gervgboy0905 2 года назад

    Wheel size of this bike?

  • @fernandoandraderacing1808
    @fernandoandraderacing1808 2 года назад

    Best upgrade its the yeti odi grips

  • @ellyjun12077
    @ellyjun12077 10 месяцев назад

    I thought he will make a drill to the frame for internal cabling

  • @yoni-tb1qy
    @yoni-tb1qy 2 года назад

    Magnifique bravo