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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’re thinking about a bike restoration project, maybe this post will make you look up some of those great-looking bikes from the Taiwanese Giant, pun intended.
Images used
Giant X2000: erikfietst.com/2018/09/01/new-bike-day-again/
Giant Terrago: www.mtbminded.com/en/product-page/giant-terrago
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I've also written a blog post with more information. If you want to read this article go to: www.restoration.bike/bikes/giant-coldrock/
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Music is from the CZcams Audio Library
Song is "Chocolate Cookie Jam" from An Jone
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Trek 800 mountain bike restoration
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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
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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
zhlédnutí 12KPřed rokem
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
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 2 lety
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
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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
zhlédnutí 4,7KPřed 2 lety
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
zhlédnutí 4,6KPřed 2 lety
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
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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
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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
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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
zhlédnutí 4,7KPřed 2 lety
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
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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
zhlédnutí 4,4KPřed 2 lety
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
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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
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How to install a Deore XT Shark Fin chain deflector in 3 easy steps
How to clean your bike properly in 6 easy steps
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How to clean your bike properly in 6 easy steps
TA Specialités chainring review
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TA Specialités chainring review
The 6 best ways to fix a front derailleur not shifting to highest gear
zhlédnutí 167KPřed 2 lety
The 6 best ways to fix a front derailleur not shifting to highest gear
Continental Speed King Review
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Continental Speed King Review
Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge tire review
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Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge tire review
The best bicycle chain cleaner worth your money: Park Tool CM-25 in review
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The best bicycle chain cleaner worth your money: Park Tool CM-25 in review
Inheriting my dad's bike
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Inheriting my dad's bike
How to do a proper bicycle wheel cleaning in 4 easy steps
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How to do a proper bicycle wheel cleaning in 4 easy steps
How to polish bicycle chrome in 2 easy steps
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How to polish bicycle chrome in 2 easy steps
BB-UN55 vs BB-UN300; which is the better square taper bottom bracket?
zhlédnutí 31KPřed 3 lety
BB-UN55 vs BB-UN300; which is the better square taper bottom bracket?
Replacing bicycle light bulb with LED
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Replacing bicycle light bulb with LED
First time using a full suspension mountain bike for trail riding - Schoorl MTB trail
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First time using a full suspension mountain bike for trail riding - Schoorl MTB trail
Vintage mountain bike wheels - Rolf Dolomite
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Vintage mountain bike wheels - Rolf Dolomite
How to overhaul vintage mountain bike pedals in 3 easy steps
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How to overhaul vintage mountain bike pedals in 3 easy steps

Komentáře

  • @sussyburger4538
    @sussyburger4538 Před 2 dny

    What the size are the bolt

  • @Jim-sz7qi
    @Jim-sz7qi Před 2 dny

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

  • @HeyJennBenn
    @HeyJennBenn Před 4 dny

    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 Před 2 dny

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

  • @user-kr6of6jg2c
    @user-kr6of6jg2c Před 5 dny

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

  • @FlorianBracke
    @FlorianBracke Před 6 dny

    Nu kan ik eindelijk remmen

  • @holaperrito2554
    @holaperrito2554 Před 7 dny

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

  • @SummerSideOfLife
    @SummerSideOfLife Před 7 dny

    That's a great idea.

  • @toyetoyetoye
    @toyetoyetoye Před 10 dny

    Straight to the point! I like! Thanks!

  • @Pianist203
    @Pianist203 Před 11 dny

    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 Před 11 dny

    Sweet looking, smooth riding ^_^

  • @vmao4868
    @vmao4868 Před 11 dny

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

  • @o.wildfarmer8023
    @o.wildfarmer8023 Před 15 dny

    Great Stuff.😢😊🎉

  • @mikekim6374
    @mikekim6374 Před 15 dny

    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 Před 15 dny

    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 Před 17 dny

    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 Před 19 dny

    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 Před 19 dny

    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 Před 21 dnem

    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 Před 22 dny

    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 Před 22 dny

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

  • @nicholaschai4458
    @nicholaschai4458 Před 24 dny

    Does it wobble?

  • @ThomasMcFarland
    @ThomasMcFarland Před 26 dny

    Well done video!

  • @hank66
    @hank66 Před 26 dny

    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 Před 25 dny

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

  • @davewright8206
    @davewright8206 Před 26 dny

    good video very explanitory on the points i wanted

  • @pauljames9626
    @pauljames9626 Před 29 dny

    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 Před 29 dny

    Great video Thank you

  • @gudusangtani
    @gudusangtani Před měsícem

    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 Před měsícem

    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 Před měsícem

    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 Před měsícem

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

  • @SuperGuy250
    @SuperGuy250 Před měsícem

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

  • @ariesvibration
    @ariesvibration Před měsícem

    Barefoot? be careful

  • @andreife
    @andreife Před měsícem

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

  • @claudiajustin6555
    @claudiajustin6555 Před měsícem

    Great vid had no clue what to do with the pin

  • @lucywucyyy
    @lucywucyyy Před měsícem

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

  • @lindag.2315
    @lindag.2315 Před měsícem

    Nice

  • @vince_unemployed
    @vince_unemployed Před měsícem

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

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike Před měsícem

      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 Před měsícem

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

  • @phrodendekia
    @phrodendekia Před měsícem

    Just use loose balls, ball bearing cages are garbage.

  • @Autonomous_17
    @Autonomous_17 Před měsícem

    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 Před měsícem

    Just buy a new bicycle, problem solved.

  • @arendadadovanbeek6335
    @arendadadovanbeek6335 Před měsícem

    werkt super!

  • @ANKH123
    @ANKH123 Před měsícem

    nice!

  • @adrianTNT
    @adrianTNT Před měsícem

    I kind of trust the included pin method rather than the included quick link. Anyone has thoughts on this ? The quick link says can only be used once because of the thin material around that click. You probably can't reuse the pin, but still looks more reliable to me. BTW, I had a chain snapping on me recently (because of excessive wear) and is not something you ever want to happen under strong pedaling (I crashed of course) 😱

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike Před měsícem

      I tend to agree with you. For some reason I don't know Shimano uses chain pins. The only thing I can think of is that they're more durable than quick links, or they don't want people to be able to easily remove the chain.

  • @markellii3093
    @markellii3093 Před měsícem

    Didntention what grease you used, didnt make a point of showing us that the cranks have to be set at 180°(very common mistake for begginer bike fixers)

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike Před měsícem

      In this case I must have used standard ball bearing grease, which is something almost everyone has versus anti-creak paste.

  • @user-it3oi6qb8e
    @user-it3oi6qb8e Před měsícem

    Кожа в копеечку обойдется.Сиденья не дорого стоят

  • @justjordan8018
    @justjordan8018 Před měsícem

    My brother old bike has 32-630 ... my mind blew away. I was thinking I just need to slap a new 28" City Tire on ... now I need to find those retro tires :) Schwalbe Road Cruiser yes it has one with white stripe retro style. Schwalbe people like me ride Schwalbe because I am tired of changing tubes 2 times per week in Germany from all the beer bottles on the road.

  • @saisamsuri
    @saisamsuri Před měsícem

    They actually make handlebar extenders now

    • @restorationdotbike
      @restorationdotbike Před měsícem

      I actually considered removing these homemade ones for those.

  • @JoaoPaulo-lr6wh
    @JoaoPaulo-lr6wh Před měsícem

    Respect 🙌

  • @rvqx
    @rvqx Před měsícem

    Let op de schroefdraad. Aan de rechterkant heb je vaak te maken met linkse schroefdraad, maar niet altijd. Ik zag bij een Peugeot fiets aan de rechterzijde ook rechtse draad. Hier worden kogellagerringen toegepast. Dat is iets makkelijker bij de montage. Maar losse kogels is weer sterker omdat er dan meer kogels aanwezig zijn.