'91 Rockhopper Transformed: MTBMX Restomod

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Apologies for the poor voice over sound quality in the middle of the video. Had some technical issues... 😵🙌

[@jacoblavinder3827]

Lol man you do not need to explain to anyone why you do what you do n the way you do it it doesn’t matter you keep doing your thing man I enjoy your vids

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you, that is great to hear! 💚

[@thatoneguy6725]

I totally agree with you. It was cool to hear why he did it tho cuz it's a pretty solid tip.

[@rafaelpimentarangelpimenta9247]

Do dono Rafael pimenta rangel eles roubaram a bike os ladrões.

[@christianlill2690]

Und ich dachte ich wäre der einzig wahnsinnige der sowas macht😂 mein GT MTBMX sorgt immer wieder für Aufsehen! Gute Arbeit!

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Haha, nein keine Angst! Und danke! 💚

[@christianlill2690]

@@bottoncino_bicycles ich habe aber oldschool daumenschalthebel verbaut… einfach anders

[@trust.no_1]

At 54 I'm enjoying my single 32t chainring + 7s 12-32 cogs. I've no need for speed, just chill rides 😊

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

That's great! #yourbikeyourrules so whatever works for you is what you should go with! 💚

[@nicks8026]

Man, I wish I was in the EU. I would definitely buy a restomod 90s mountain bike from you. Watching your videos might inspire me to build one of my own.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Ah, that's great to hear! Yeah, go and get one, it's a fun project!

[@thatoneguy6725]

Even just 10 seconds of riding the build would be so cool to see! Liked and subscribed!

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you for watching, subscribing and even providing feedback! Ride footage is probably one of the most requested video additions, so I will try and add this where possible, going forward. Stay tuned ;)

[@dianamunozdezapata795]

That's a beautiful beast

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you!

[@thatoneguy6725]

Looks sick!

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you!

[@EEKaWILL]

Taking about the cabling I've heard it called the California Cross and i always liked the way the cables look when you do it that way.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Interesting, thank you!

[@EEKaWILL]

@@bottoncino_bicycles and I noticed my shifting was slightly better when I switched them so I'm not sure about that

[@M62369]

I came from instagram What a nice job! a great inspiration for upgrade my giant gravel bike 🚲

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you! That is great to hear! 💚

[@wilyamiyoo]

Love it! I have the same year and color Rockhopper and I think we haven't polished the frame yet for those blue/violet speckles to shine through! But yet it does show at an angle. Great build!

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you! And congrats, it's a really cool color scheme this. Funky, yet not too flashy

[@EnzoGorlami5497]

Awesome build! I got a lot of inspiration from you on a recent ‘93 Trek 930shx I built up.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you! That is so great to hear! 💚🚀

[@ufcfan3940]

I had a 94 rovkhopper great bike

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Yeah, nice!

[@tontrenner]

mega schick

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Dankeschön!

[@JonKamale]

Very nice.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you! 💚

[@jeremynorth]

Excellent build, though I don't like their choice of a green bottle cage and yellow grips. The DTH tyres look great and your polishing tips are really useful. Thank you for answering my question about your cleaning method.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

You are very welcome! Probably weren't the only one asking themselves that.

[@Designandrew]

I want this so bad

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Haha, well, you can commission one! 😉

[@DubstepStepper]

Real inspirational nice build , loving the polishing head on the drill what type is that? Just embarking on my own resto a raleigh 91 mustang tear down is so satisfying!

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you! It's always great to hear when people get some inspiration from our content. Regarding the polishing head, I really don't know. Been using it for quite some time and it's really on its last leg, so will need to get a replacement, soon... 😅

[@purpletrance9874]

Another sweet build 👍👌😎 The green cage? 🤔 Customer choice but as you say, less is more... 😉

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you! 🙏 Yes, I did think it might be polarizing, but the fact that it's green has me on board! 💚🙌😄 #yourbikeyourrules

[@TheHoneyCakeHorse]

Great build! I love your videos ❤with all the detailed explanations. Which paint repair paste did you use? I just bought a lovely purple Cannondale M500 with many small scratches and I was hoping that I can improve the paint a bit.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thanks a lot for your feedback! 💚 Always great to hear! Sweet! Do you know what year it is? Is it the matte finish one? When it comes to the scratch repair paste, I used NéoClean, but there is a ton of options out there

[@TheHoneyCakeHorse]

@@bottoncino_bicycles I am not sure which year but it is definitely the matt purple finish with some glitter.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Nice! Should have the P-Bone fork as well, then it's definitely a 1996 model year!

[@TheHoneyCakeHorse]

@@bottoncino_bicycles unfortunately it does not have the P-Bone fork anymore (?) I guess it was exchanged at one point with a Rockshox JETT XC. Do you have any experience if the paint repair paste works on the matt finish. I am afraid that I might make it worse and that it looks polished after the treatment.

[@RedSport555]

I think it would look even better with the storage rack added back on the rear love the build

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you!

[@RedSport555]

@@bottoncino_bicycles thank you for sharing

[@BigBaldBeardedOne]

Great build bud what brand chain splitter do you use in this video?

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you! You mean the chain breaker tool?

[@BigBaldBeardedOne]

@@bottoncino_bicycles yes.. i have a small halfords one that the thread is going

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

I use an older IceToolz model. Works well, but I had to file it a little wider to be able to insert singlespeed chains

[@8ballpoolkrakatau502]

Framenya mirip sekali dengan sepeda federal di indonesia kawan 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Nice!

[@BrettFosterDotNet]

Desolvit is THE best way to remove any sticker/tape residue. trust me. thank me later :)

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thanks for the tip! I'll look into it

[@jaimegomezgarcia7599]

I've always wondered about the posibility of using this type of V-brake pads on a cantilever brakes, as can be seen on the front wheel. No I see that is possible. So, is it even recommendable ? Anyway, great restoration !

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thank you! So you are referring to the brake pads that had been installed before, right? Yes, on this type of cantis you kind of need to use vbrak pads

[@jaimegomezgarcia7599]

@@bottoncino_bicycles Yes, of course. I was referring to the brakes installed before the restoration. I have taken a good look at the combination. Yes, it is possible to put those huge brake pads on cantilever brakes.

[@bernieherana120]

I love the fender and rack with that bike

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Certainly gives it some extra utility points

[@komoonkh]

Do you know why that brake cable looks a little better on the other side? It is the bmx bar. That is the bmx way of putting the cable in. I think.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

The shifter cable you mean? Yeah, interesting! Although I think it would look better regardless of the handlebar type. Should flow nicer also on riser bars, e.g.

[@davekal]

The BMX way of routing a shifter cable? That makes zero sense. BMX bikes are single speed.

[@ericritchie6783]

What about one of those narrow wide tooth chain rings if you want to make it a bit more functionally BMX ish? I mean if your going to go for one by anyway, I like that it's only 7 although I wish 5 speed cassette were a thing at one point that was mass produced.... Alas they were never a thing nor were they mass produced, only 5 speed freewheel blocks and some experimental 6 speed cassettes... Could have 5 speed cassette block, 14t smallest ring with a 14mm solid axle through it and dishless wheel I reckon. Put me in charge of an industry that's what I'd order, would be sweet.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Yes, going for 7s allows us to reuse the vintage derailleurs ♻️

[@ericritchie6783]

@@bottoncino_bicycles 7s and freehub drivers are really new and advanced for me as I just salvage 30 plus year old stuff, there too much going to scrap for my liking so I live in that era of bikes still. 8s or more is just some space age techno vapourwear, I mean they brought the bearings further under the gears with freehubs which is good, doesn't solve ever steeper dishing of the wheel though or harsher chain angles or thinner chains ect, wider axle drops ect. So yeah I don't mind 7s because freehub is better driver design, but I really wish they'd do 5 speed cassette with 14mm axle, you'd could have a very strong town hybrid/ATB bike for big people or harder riding.

[@lonerbikes]

Nice, what is total cost ?

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

The bike was sold for 949 €

[@Tia_makes_stuff]

Why did you choose the Gebhardt chainring and not something with narrow wide teeth? With this oldschool derailleurs the chain must come off now and then. Did you ever get feedback from your customers about that? Or is there another reason you build it up like that wich i just dont get? I set up a 1x7 drivetrain from parts bin with a Shimano Altus c20 and a 38t chainring from an old 3x Shimano 105 crankset. The chain jumps off very often.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Hi Tia! Thanks for that question. So the short answer is: No, chain drops are not an issue. The longer answer: I have this very same setup of vintage derailleur and Gebhardt chainring installed on two of my personal bikes. Been riding one for over a year and I honestly don't think I can remember a single chain drop. Now, that being said, would I recommend this setup for off-road riding over roots and super rough terrain? No. But that is not what these bikes are built for. They are turned into urban bikes and going down sidewalk steps or over cobblestone are not an issue. Would a narrow-wide chain ring be better? Certainly, but unfortunately there is a very limited choice when it comes to 94 & 110 mm bcd for any sizes in the 44t range. Fitting a smaller chainring does not make much sense in my opinion, because you then end up with a gear ratio range that is skewed very much towards climbing up super steep hills, but not going fast in a straight line, which is more the use case in an urban setting. The small narrow-wide chain rings don't combine well with the old school 7 and 8 speed cassettes, which we are keep on preserving. ♻️ What is great about the Gebhardt chainrings in particular is that they don't have any climbing aid, their teeth seem to be on the longer side and they hold the chain extremely well. Had zero complaints from customers so far.

[@veraosemfim]

my friend, do you know if that frame is 21.1mm or 22.2 ?

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

What do you mean exactly?

[@veraosemfim]

@@bottoncino_bicycles the headtube size for aheadset to quill adapter...

[@veraosemfim]

quill to aheadset*

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

It's a 1" steerer tube

[@PoserBallin]

First of all, cutting the staddle cables on the cantis is wild stuff (do not approve unless they were unraveling and shredded). Secondly, HOLY hell those jockeys wheels, that must have been so satifying to clear off.

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

If you look closely, you'll notice that I only cut the part where the cable is inserted, not the straddle cable itself. They can, in fact, be reused

[@christophepele278]

I think the old 3x Biopace crankset was better, nice build nonetheless

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

Thanks!

[@Comanchelords]

These bikes just don’t look in anyway like a bmx frame. It just looks like they have slapped on bmx bars and whamo I’ve got a bmx .dreaming 😂😂😂

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

That's true, they dont and neither was that the intention. However, putting BMX bars on a 90s mtb makes for a really nimble, well handling bike that is a lot of fun to ride around the city. But if you don't like it, that's cool! #yourbikeyourrules my friend! 🙌

[@papak7158]

pa ap holes

[@bottoncino_bicycles]

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[@shonesymike4773]

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[@bottoncino_bicycles]

#yourbikeyourrules my friend! 😉