1995 GT Timberline Restoration!

[@danieldotter6077]

something about seeing old bikes get brought back to life is so soothing

[@CowboyTomi]

It truly is a good feeling and soothing to do.

[@polthedestroyer]

The Cowboy Tomi boot sticker looks awesome! I really appreciate your videos, especially the way you edit them to show exactly the parts that people need to see. Some bike KZbinrs skip what they think is boring so they miss showing essential tasks and some people make hour long videos explaining literally everything. You get it just right, I think. You've inspired me to try my own frame painting projects and restomods. Thanks a lot, Cowboy!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks! I'm stoked you and others have found my videos helpful!

[@johnsheetz6639]

I need to my grubby little hands on a GT frame! They just look so 90s cool!

[@racketman2u]

They do! The Konas are cool, too. I've already been bitten by the bug, I'm rebuilding a second GT so I have something to ride when I rebuild my first. Is it going to stop there? who knows!

[@johnsheetz6639]

@@racketman2u I just rebuilt a giant next on the list is an old '88 trek 900 I'm going to have to stretch the dropouts for anything above a 6-speed and a Schwinn Badlands I didn't have the heart to tear apart for parts. So Satisfying making them run good. I went so far as to volunteer at the local bike co op if I do anything I'm going to learn to lace up my own wheels!

[@StrengthCircusDD]

Dude so glad I found your channel! You’re doing all the mods that I’m planning. Add eyelets and mount points brazing, converting an old mtb to rigid, and your bag video is great! Really enjoying the content and very much appreciate to quality of your work!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you so much! Im glad you're enjoying it.

[@leestimson12]

Nice rebuild of a GT bike. I have a Timberline Waiting its turn for a freshening up.

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! Such a classic! good luck on your build

[@JasonBrozic]

What is that bike you mentioned at 0:40 ??

[@KASSADlN]

Your videos are so chill, that’s my classic sleep-to routine. Nothing about boringness, just too relaxing. Can’t wait for the new videos!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks!!! New videos in the works!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you!!

[@dennislavoie5869]

I have a Trek Mountain Track 850 the similar color. Probably around the same age as yours. Someday I’d like to restore it too. You have given me the inspiration.

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! Go for it! Bikes are so cool.

[@scsclassics]

I did a full resto on this same Gt mountain bike years ago . I even replaced the rock shocks . There’s a ton of life left in these old bikes .

[@CowboyTomi]

Amazing!!! Cheers to you for bringing a bike back to life in this world! And yes, these bikes do last a long time!!!

[@CreekThomas]

These are the best videos, they make me so happy

[@CowboyTomi]

That’s really good to hear! I am glad. Thank you 😭

[@Icanreadgood1]

I just picked up a 1999 Specialized Hard Rock comp in a nice emerald green. It will be a nice project.

[@CowboyTomi]

Nice! Good luck on the build! and cheers to bringing another bike back to life in this world.

[@JohnPilling25]

Great choice with the microShift. I have the AdvenrX 1x10 on my Gary Fisher Joshua, Trek 4500 and Specialized Crosstrail gravel conversion. They work great. To stop the bottom bracket socket jumping out of the threads when the bb is stuck I put a bolt through the socket and into the bb thread on the square taper - it holds them tight enough that the socket won’t pop out but you can still turn the bb. That was a lot of rust in there!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! Such a great drivetrain! I will note that on the next square taper I deal with ahah. Thanks for the tip!

[@komoonkh]

That was a very nice one. Advent drivetrain is awesome!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! This drivetrain is soooo underrated!

[@jasoncox5450]

Tomi bro - so envious of our mad skills. You are a talented individual! Take care.

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! Just trying to keep my fingers on it's toes! Cheers

[@s1monrogers]

Hi Tomi. Another great video, I look forward to your future builds. I'm currently building a touring bike and take a lot of tips from your videos. Look forward to the next one. Peace Simon (Wales - UK)

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! I hope my videos are helpful for your build! Cheers and happy riding!

[@x12uShh]

Another great build from one of my fave channels. Keep it up Cowboy 🤠

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you!!

[@peppermintpig974]

A spray bottle with alcohol will make it easier to saturate the inside of the grip before mounting it. A little more time sanding/finishing would have helped. Even spraypaint needs a lot of time to cure. It's hard to have that kind of patience though in between coats and the final clearcoat. Microshift drivetrains are such a blessing for converting these old bikes.

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks for the tip! Yes, waiting for the paint to cure is the worst while all the parts are waiting to be installed! I have to work on being more patient during these moments. Microshift is truly a blessing.

[@Buckaluckuh]

I would love to see a video about how you print the decals! Any plans of things like this in the future?

[@CowboyTomi]

Possibly! Thank you!

[@Buckaluckuh]

@@CowboyTomi Thank you Tomi, your videos inspire me!

[@CowboyTomi]

@@Buckaluckuh Thank you! I'm stoked to hear that! Use that inspiration to also inspire others! Cheers!

[@schwartzadrian]

Cool build! A bit of a shame to see this old sticker job go tho

[@gregoryjohnson5828]

I have a timberline I will b sure when I get the funds together have u rebuild my gt amazing work you sir!!!!!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you!

[@tonypotter9578]

Great build Tommy! 👌

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks!!

[@MW-ud8zp]

Always a good day when you upload!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you!

[@fredericksantiago8814]

Awesome color scheme.

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks!!

[@650gringo]

My way: Rusty bolts and other hardware get soaked all night in liquid rust remover like Evap-o-Rust. Then washed in soapy water and when dry are dropped in a Harbor Freight vibratory cleaner with walnut shells and polishing compound. They come out looking brand new, and I had little to no hand work to get them looking great again. The vibratory cleaner will also make aluminum parts look super, especially if they are left in all night. I also use a cloth wheel on an electric motor with white compound for the bigger aluminum pieces like the crank arms. Mirror finish is possible with just 30 minutes work. Also, rather than deal with stencils, I have custom decals made very reasonably by a local decal shop. Right now a Jamis Coda Comp is getting the spa treatment. Thanks for the video, and is that Rustoleum Hunter Green paint?

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks for the tip, Yes it is an enamel that rustoleum makes! it’s very durable!

[@650gringo]

@@CowboyTomi Yes Rustoleum is great paint for the money. I just painted a fiberglass canoe with Rustoleum Oil Base Enamel and used a catalyst hardener. It came out nice.

[@burrito_bobby]

Beautiful GT

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks!

[@the_katman2181]

Lovely bike.Nice build.

[@mitcheroni321]

Such a sick build!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you!

[@TAZ850307]

I have the same bike.. can you give me a parts list please? I am looking to save this bike and convert to 1x.

[@CowboyTomi]

Parts list is in the description!

[@JuliusAnasca]

I loved this build! Keep it up, Tomi

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you!

[@sammyvo1142]

keep on keepin on cowboy!

[@CowboyTomi]

THank u Lovie!

[@joen3992]

Needs the GT badge on the down tube to make it official....but it was a GREAT restore!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks! Yeah, I was considering doing that. However, the triple triangle just speaks for itself.

[@tinycmo]

Another great looking bike. Exact color/sticker theme I am looking for on my trek redo. Have the same microshift setup on my poseidon, and it's amazing. Shame you couldn't leave that beaver sports sticker. Too funny.

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! I really wanted to keep that sticker on too 😔

[@ridingmilford8583]

Your channel is so informative. I have a question. Can I add a 9 speed cassette to a 1988 26” 6-8 speed hub?

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! I'm glad. You would need a 8, 9, 10 speed hub for it to work.

[@RonaX]

Thanks Tomi for this build. Subscribed after watching 10 sec :)

[@sergiodiaz613]

Hello, what a good video, is it possible for you to sell the parts that were replaced? I'm trying to get those kind of parts for my bike it's a trek from the 90's.

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks! Sorry, unfortunately the parts are pretty bad and can't sell it to anybody.

[@cristianknuttsen8082]

hi, friend!! I have the same bike with SHIMANO ACERA FH-M290 7-speed wheels, do you think I can install 9 speeds with those same hubs? Thank you very much I love your build bikes!!!👍

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! Your hubs are probably too outdated to acommodate the 9 speed cassette.

[@SmallGadgetMan]

Very nice, it reminds me of my GT Mt Shasta Segenti that recently was stolen from me.

[@CowboyTomi]

Ah dang, sorry to hear that!

[@lynnwynn2635]

Can you make videos of how to cut and crop own stickers and your setup also? Pleaeee!

[@CowboyTomi]

I will consider! I've been busy juggling my job and the channel so we'll see!

[@michaelgossett1415]

It is a pleasure to watch you work. Do you ever restore less expensive bicycles like Pafic, Huffy and such.

[@mvanalst2003]

That’s pretty freaking awesome. Thanks for creating! This makes me want to invest some serious money into some more park tools so I can do something similar with my 2008 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo. Big thumbs up and a subscribe.

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! Amazing bike! and yes, bike tools are a great investment.

[@haemog]

Hello! awesome video! I have a question, what was the axle's lenght? thanks!

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! I believe the front is 100mm and rear is 135mm.

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

I love old GT's. I wish I had more than just 2. 99 black Zaskar and a really old 91 maybe Karakoram with rear DX U-brake, purple swirl with matching GT butt stem.

[@derekmaynard9236]

As a lifetime lover of GT bikes, this is awesome! The only thing missing is the same gold treatment for some “GT” down tube decals. I guess maybe you we’re going for something a little more stealth.

[@bigbadstretch13yrago]

Oh man!! Not sure but at 3:12 it looks like you hit your knuckles sooooo hard on the pedal when that crank bolt finally let go😬 I really hope your knuckles have made a full recovery😊👍

[@scsclassics]

Where did you purchase your tires? Thanks

[@CowboyTomi]

These are vintage tires salvaged from an old bridgestone!

[@warrenzausa3145]

Howdy pardner?!

[@CowboyTomi]

Howdy!

[@theunboxer1677]

Did you use the same Crankset or got a different one?

[@CowboyTomi]

Got a different one so that I can install a wolf tooth chainring

[@yoel9205]

Hi Tomi, this has quickly become my favourite channel on YT!! Love the words of wisdom through the videos too :) Just a quick question, did you use the original rear wheel? I’m starting a project too but not sure that I’ll be able to fit a 9 speed cassette on the original hub. Heard about some people needing to redish the wheel and enlarge the dropouts, was this the case for this build? Thanks for the videos, keep on making the best vids on KZbin! Peace

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you so much! Great question, I did replace the wheel with a new wheel that came with a 9 Speed Hub. The spacing was still correct on the spacing between the dropouts (135mm), so I didn't need to do any rigging.

[@yoel9205]

@@CowboyTomi thank you so much for your answer! Have a nice one

[@matthewlewis9356]

Good build

[@scottknighton3692]

This came out sweet!

[@angelvelasquez8689]

Would a advent 10 speed work on that wheel you think?

[@alfredsloley8603]

Awesome Tomi! I have a 90's GT Tandera which I want to convert from a 3x7 to a 1x8/9.. do you know if I need to change the wheel itself when I update the back cassette? Or will a new cassette slip right onto the old wheel? Thanks!

[@komoonkh]

You would probably need a new freehub body. They are usually for 7speed only. 8,9 and more speeds have a little bit wider one.

[@CowboyTomi]

Yes, what komoonkh said. I would search online for a used/new wheel already built with a 9speed hub, its usually cheaper than getting a wheel built with a new hub.

[@spinnanz]

Is there any way to date the bike?

[@CowboyTomi]

You can write the date with a sharpie under the BB haha

[@martinwild8424]

I'm proud of you 👏👍

[@backcenter2]

Exactly what I needed. Just one question Tomi, if I try to remove the bottom bracket and it's really stuck, is there any chance to damage the threads of the frame? I don't have a torch :)

[@diamondmine67]

Heat is one way, soaking the entire thing in oil (car oil, wd40 anything really), impact wrench. There are many options. None should damage your threads however

[@4utistic4life]

I lost my mind when you pulled the sander out on that gt sticker 😅

[@sgtthor7830]

No clear coat?

[@josedelacruz224]

Please indicates the headsets specs. How much the parts? Is it available here in the philippines?

[@CowboyTomi]

I believe the headset was a stock 1 1/8" threadless headset. Everything was $300 total and I am unsure of Philippines bike supply.

[@andreapatto79]

Bellissima!! Bravo

[@CowboyTomi]

@@andreapatto79 Gratzie!!!

[@BeaconOutdoors]

very nice build as always brah, sheeeessh

[@CowboyTomi]

THankKKkS Brother

[@bizonis4e11]

Very cool

[@paulanderson1915]

Good video, liked,subscribed. Will be watching!

[@CowboyTomi]

@@paulanderson1915 thank you!! lots to come!

[@althafm4248]

Whats the bottom bracket size?

[@joaobikes]

Isso vai me inspirar para customizar uma antiga bicicleta brasileira, da marca Caloi, modelo ATN.

[@fabioextreme6202]

Eu tenho uma gt timberline igual a está e estou pensando o mesmo 🤣😂👍

[@georgewallis3960]

Would you perhaps be willing to e-mail the file for the decals? I have a Timberline project in the pipeline also!!

[@CowboyTomi]

Nice! I made them on my cricut vinyl cutter!

[@moosehand8721]

Thats better than a $3000 bike anyday.

[@AlfaRevoluzione]

Faboulus Job

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you!

[@odairjosebezerra5613]

top demais parabéns 👏👏🇧🇷

[@johnq8758]

This bike is from 1997 (BL-M600, BR-M600 & RS Indy from 1997)

[@bamy187]

you make it look so easy 😭

[@CowboyTomi]

Thank you! All from learning from my past mistakes, as thats how life goes!

[@Паша-б6д]

bravo

[@BenKoppl1]

Rad process

[@CowboyTomi]

Thanks Ben!

[@is_it_true_2023]

thanks , that's my bike

[@smarkasmc]

😉👍🌻

[@CowboyTomi]

[@paulmaurice4491]

Nice job! If this was supposed to be a bike packing build, why not build 2 or 3x drive train. My gt timberline is a 3x9. 11-36, 24,32,44. I have all the range in the world.

[@josuezuniga6776]

22:13 you have to practice how to paint

[@CowboyTomi]

Definitely! I need Allen Iverson energy when doing these paint jobs. 😆

[@mohamadmansor2279]

Yap old sch bike way back 90 n early 89

[@craiggough3272]

Steel frame and they did not have rockshox

[@NigelSequeira]

FIRST