This is such a cool idea! Love the content !

I gave done two cheaper GTs and wound up with one as after tear down the Avalanche alloy frame was cracked. It did give up a better wheel set. It was for a family member for long term use so I went with a 1x Microshift Acolyte so it left the realm of bargain resto-mod.

I’d love to see Sam work on it… But I’d say it might not follow in the spirit of the cheap bike since I find the build off is more to inspire people to do similar builds. And most people unfortunately don’t have such a talented friend. Let alone a bike builder around them.

How do people keep finding great GT's for around 30 bucks?!

Just read the build-off rules. I've been disqualified as I've used two Ali Express bolts and a pair of handlebar grips from Amazon. 😭

ill allow you to steal

I basically only doing cheap bikes. Have build nearly 60 of them and sold them mostly. Some of the crazy good deals I kept. My next build atm is restoring a GT Karakoram that I bought for 25 euro. Pretty good condition just ridden a lot and everything is worn out and is being replaced from my hundreds of bikes I stripped.

Amazing video! Nice of you to include it all, even what didn't work. We only learn from mistakes, and it's best to learn from others mistakes. 😅🤙 Look forward for the build up.

On all my builds I use adjustable stems then frames size can be one size up or down great in my monster-cross

If I’m trying to choose between the neutrino and the itty bitty, which one would you go with for someone that plans to use it as a daily commuter / trail bike

The Advent X is awesome I use it on my commuter…. But the Deore M5100 is a way better deal and possibly a little better

Lovely build, keep the bolts, lose the pedals, and for the love of GOD, cantilevers!😁

If you make the length of the stem and the seatpost smaller... won't you end up with a children's bike?🤷🏼‍♂️. Bbbuuuttt....I like it! ☝🏼

Hahaha, don't change the length of the stem! I like the length of it! 🤣

Got some mate black from BLB! Matt is just cool?😂 🤙

Finally! A commuter bike with mudguards. This rider won’t be getting to work with face, back, crack, boots and crutch full of water 😊

We better have some good activities planned for the second the weather gets good again Craig ! I'm getting cabin fever 😂

Not a ton of miles on them, but I've been impressed by Panaracer Pasela Protites which I think come in 26" and they have supreme vintage mojo. My wife also likes her Gravelking SS tires.

Man, if manufacturers keep sending this influencer cool products to demo, I’m going to have to heavily consider these products and likely purchase them directly from those manufacturers resulting in fantastic ROI for the companies working with this influencer.

Thanks to you Russ I now am equipped with uno shifter, Growtac equal brakes, Honjo fenders and MKS Pretzels. It’s so nice to have a bike with such high quality components that feels like it will last forever and friction shifting is such a nice return to the bikes I had in the 70’s and 80’s. Great video as always especially for us as we live in Brittany 6 months of the year. The cycling there is really amazing on quiet smooth roads/gravel.

9:55 - I'm going to have to disagree with you here, that it's more niche than usual for a Brompton. Here's why: 1) No more anxiety about skinny, hard, 16" wheels. Chunky tires + industry standard diameter = better ride. (We're not all blessed with smooth streets like you have there!) 2) Bigger gear range; better climber. Since the bike is never going to be particularly fast, it may as well climb like a billy goat! 3) A lot of us stateside who don't live in big cities don't need the really compact fold, but want a Brompton anyway. Here, we give up the super-small fold that we didn't need to begin with for a more comfortable ride and more terrain capability. In fact, they should have an option for street tires; an urban warrior model. Keep the big gear range and keep the killer fenders. I'm looking at one of these now for the 3) reason.

Shoot...I kinda like the bash guard...secretly.

Awesome cool people you all are ❤

The z lock would be great for locking up wheels too. I always leave my bike with the fear that I will find locked in it's place but with the wheels gone.

Subscribed at around the five minute mark. Cheers from the colonies! 🇺🇲

I'm lusting for a mini velo now!

Looks like something I could get into 🩵💜

I do agree with you. Its really expensive.

Seine bars (named after the river that runs through Paris; pronounced “sane.) are tied with Ritchey Koyote bars as my favorite not-drop bars. Fun fact: they’re exactly the same dimensions as the VO Crazy Bars, but without the extensions. HOWEVER, I like to slide some good angled Profile Designs bar-ends to the center part of the Seine bars, basically creating customized Crazy Bars. I call them In-Seine bars 😉.

Congrats...that is sweet build. I have a Neutrino now for about 4 years and I use as a commuter and touring bike...She has seen duty across Iowa, Arkansas, North and South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and recently Alaska. Great little travelers for small tours but rides as well as my Surly Troll that I love with all my heart. Cheers and wishing many miles of happiness and adventure

Split Crown Races are HOT DUMPSTER FIRE TRASH, they are liable to wear out or cause issues, before the Actual Bearings !!!

Nice build as usual :)

Why aren't the rear quick releases all the way back in the dropouts??? I have the same frame, mine go all the way back like they are supposed too!

I love those VO Sabot pedals. I have two pairs of them in silver but those black ones are looking slick.

Very nice and poisonous! 😂

Shimano just announced a short CUES derailluer for small wheeld bikes for 11-39t.

How can I make a bike sooner easy to pedal with low effort coz I'm old and not very fit because of a bad hart

Love both builds and videos, will you do a comparison video on the two??

VO nailing the colour and lettering every time

I wish you were an even bigger influencer. I love every video you put out mate

Absolutely sick. Ou of interest, which size frame is that? The L or XL? And curious why you didn't get Stayer to face the BB shell and head tube to clear the paint and get them nicely flush before assembling?

Mr. Craig is a top Influencer, I have bought many stickers from 2nd Life Bikes, and if I didn't already have too many bikes, including a Mini-Velo, I would indeed be influenced to buy either a Velo Orange Neutrino, or a kyoot Itty Bitty, if not both.

Having a bike in your office is the way forward. I’ve got two desks in my spare room/office and my Moulton lives on one! I’m sure there’s room for a mini velo next to it 😂. I’ve really enjoyed these last two builds, great content, thanks Craig.

Or women feet are ugly yack

Do you do this for a living I'm new to your chanal

I give Craig about as long to keep his organized box resolution as people buying gym memberships in January. One month, tops

That is too spicy! For the first time in my life I wish I had the personality to be an influencer!

what an honor! bad ass dude, congrats. I did wanna say, ive seen a lot of your videos but never seen a tour of the studio, only the head shot whats your favorite liquid death? im a lime guy, personally

I have one in the mail now, hasn’t been shipped after a week. But I’m building mine up to be fixed gear.

sick build !!