The ONE BIKE EVERYONE NEEDS but DON'T EVEN KNOW they want! Converting an old mountain bike to ATB.

[@iMortalMisfit]

I just discovered your channel a couple months ago when I’ve been trying to turn my life around and picking back up mountain biking and biking in general that I used to enjoy. The last 6 years I have been horrible to myself and those closest to me (Alcohol/eating issues) As I started getting back into exercising and enjoying my newly rediscovered hobby I found your channel that is helping me stay entertained without alcohol as well as learning as we go. Your content is entertaining and relaxing and your humor is needed in the space. Please don’t stop ever stop making videos! -Daulton /sappy

[@bkefrmr]

I’m 13+ years sober. Having something else to do is a HUGE part of living sober. Sometimes I think bikes saved my life!

[@jaychu2691]

I'm 1 week sober, been stuck in the cycle for the last month, but I'm still positive, I never gave up biking and working on bikes though. I have also been building these bikes, started a year or two before covid when my neighbor had an old steel mongoose hybrid with a free sign and rotted tires on it, i was into big bmxs and mtbs and road biking right up to that point. I can not admit how many bikes I have now but I'm a very successful bike farmer.

[@bikeenjoyer32]

Keep it up u got this man!

[@erikk7643]

@@jaychu2691 Keep going bro. You got this!

[@glinteastwood]

Right with you on exactly those issues. A month in now, and cycling is already changing my life in ways that I have a hard time describing to anyone who isn't going through a similar awakening. Glad you are finding your way also. Best of luck and tailwinds to you all the way.

[@ATHIP12]

Your tip on Dawn Powerwash has changed my life for the better! I ride mountain bikes, and used to go a year between washes because of the effort involved. Now, I get home, spray the bike with Dawn Powerwash, put away my stuff, hose off the bike WITHOUT SCRUBBING, and it is perfectly clean. Zero effort. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jimmie-b5c]

The Pledge thing. Can you picture that working on an old beater car with a crusty paint job?

[@dougcroxford4038]

I just bought a bottle today because of the channel. I had no idea that watered down dish soap would be that big of a miracle cleaner.

[@steveschurr5967]

I've also gone to Dawn Power Wash. It works great is costs about 15-20% of so called "bike wash" I've yet to try funiture polish but will soon.

[@johnosvids]

I just picked up an old/used Giant Boulder mountain bike from Community Bikes in Santa Rosa to give away to a high school kid in the Secret Santa program. I gave it the full one hour Bike Farmer tune-up in proper order. I had to refrain from saying "per the uge" as I took off the wheels. The bike turned out great. The kids going to love it. Way more better than the new Huffy bikes the other kids were getting. Thanks for videos!

[@CodSlap]

Legend! 🫡

[@jameezbikes5943]

I rescue and rebuild or modify 1990s bikes. One of my favorite rebuilds I have done is a 1997 Univega alpina 5.0. I added a rack and fenders, bmx pedals , kickstand, head , tail light, and a hitch for a trailer. This bike rides smooth. I call it my Townie bike 😊 I enjoy your channel. I too have a bike shop like yours and own 11 personal bikes. Self taught. Im a 62 year old Autistic woman. So hello from the PNW and high five for Us bike geeks who keep the average Joe and Betty's on the road.

[@joshuadulaney5559]

Good for you, sounds like you found a bike and it wasss 4 u 😉

[@rotaxtwin]

The semi-slick (or full-on slick) tires are such a leap in efficiency. Removing the 30-yr old Kenda knobbies and replacing them with a set of City Slickers or something available nowadays is a huge improvement. Of course the original grips and 'resin' (plastic is a dirty marketing word!) pedals should go too. The world is full of old 26" wheel MTN bikes, let's put 'em to use!

[@markymarknj]

AMEN! I have two 26ers set up as ATBs, and I love 'em.

[@EdwardChen0]

Yeah! I have 26" Panaracer Ribmos and Continental Contact Urbans on my computer 90s mountain bike!

[@markymarknj]

@@EdwardChen0 I run Continental Contact Plus City tires on my ATBs. I wanted the old Town & Country that bike cops loved, but they're no longer made. My LBS recommended the Contact Plus City tires, saying that they were the modern replacement for the old T&Cs. I ride mostly roads, city streets, and bike paths, so they work fine.

[@mrdisco21]

"do not use your hands as hammers"

[@Korina42]

Yep. Maxxis DTHs are the preferred tire for the vintage atb cognoscenti. The tanwalls are just -- *::chef's kiss::*

[@69Harveyb1]

Greets from central MN, My dad gave me his "cruiser" when it was time for him to stop riding. It had those wide-ish sorta straight bars. I've been riding motorcycles all my adult life and almost all of them had grips where you ride with your hands positioned in the thumbs up, pinkies down form. Velo Orange had just the bars I was looking for. Totally transformed the ride for me. My inspiration to change the bars came from watching you. Harv

[@Mollohandro]

A whole lane of bicycles that I was sleeping on until discovering your channel. I turned an old full suspension MTB into an upright position sidewalk eater- super comfy and slow!

[@EndoftheBlock7224]

Because of you, I bought a 1999 Trek, Mulitrac 720 off a retired guy today. This thing was basically brand new after a good cleaning

[@Korina42]

Sweet bike; how's it ride?

[@komoonkh]

This one actually turned out pretty sweet, looking good and very practical. I would add a front rack with a basket and you have the perfect grocery shopper

[@Korina42]

Great build! Something to keep in mind, especially with a small frame, is those bikes already have a stoopid long top tube, so they really need a short stem to help compensate. When I found my slow bike, a '92 RockHopper, at the pawn shop it was all original; riding it to the bike shop for a refurb I felt like Superman I was so stretched out. Now she's all decked out with an 80mm stem and a Velo-Orange Tourist bar, mirror, Brooks B17 saddle, rear rack, kickstand, Maxxis DTH tires, Planet Bike Cascadia fenders, and purple resin pedals. 🥰She's my go everywhere do everything bike and I'm her only limiting factor. And thanks; your vid tells me that the cantis on my other bike ('95 Trek Singletrack 930) need adjusting. I'll have to look for some Dawn Powerwash too.

[@robbaker8390]

In my job as a mtb trail builder, all day I'm surrounded by the latest and greatest in downhill, enduro and ebikes that visitors bring, so you would think im not your target audience, Yet I prefer watching you because I like your style. I test all our trails on my trusty steel hardtail because its easy to maintain and bombproof. They can keep their wireless shifting and FOX 38 fork. Ain't no way I'm paying to maintain all that when I'm testing everyday. People always shocked when they see my bike "You ride that on that!" 😊

[@newttella1043]

Some people need/want to buy skills with new tech. I don't blame them but glad to hear you're old school, with great skills.

[@robbaker8390]

@newttella1043 Cheers mate. Yeh I see lots of all the gear no idea type people. But they do help the industry... Someone has to buy the latest tech, and usually big spenders dont do their own maintenance so our local bike mechanic benefits from servicing, etc. I wouldn't say I have great skills, moderate at best. Just local trail knowledge and experience 💪. I do build the damn things after all 😆

[@newttella1043]

@@robbaker8390 Thanks for being a trail builder!!

[@HFVidShotz]

When I bought my "dream" mountain bike ( could afford ) from my LBS. They so kindly included some aluminum mtb pedals, slime filled tube's, 2 x bottle cages, and discount on a m.u.l.e. camelback, discount on rider briefs, and also a free multi tool. Also maintenance for 1 year. Greatly appreciated.

[@ebikescrapper3925]

I just done a similar project except I swapped the stem and handlebars for a BMX style ones. I had to increase outer and inner cables but they needed replaced anyway. Mudguards were added as well as I live in wet and windy Scotland.

[@aamj50]

Just this morning, I took my "slow bike" (a similar late 80s MTB conversion) out for a ride and thought to myself "everyone should have one of these!" Then I come home, open YT and the Bike Farmer is saying the same thing. I put one of those sprung City Connect saddles on my bike after seeing them here and it's phenomenal! I wouldn't want to cross a continent on one, but today's ride was everything from easy single track to jeep roads to gravel and pavement, and it all just disappeared beneath me.

[@rodrod5000]

Mid 80's Schwinn Sierra slow bike with smooth drive train - great slow bike. Yep - upright handle bar with a comfy seat and milk crate on the back. One of my favorite to ride. Sits next to my litespeed in the garage. It's all good.

[@sagehiker]

I am with you on the satisfaction that comes from nailing cantilever setup. Every set is a new challenge though. I have a Hard Rock frame and fork I bought on Marketplace I wanted for the wheel set last year. It will probably take another life as a county road rider with a CUES 9 speed I picked up from Ritcheys garage sale this summer.

[@aihsanasl]

My bike would cry if he would see that video, I ride it for the last 35 years with zero "0" maintenance.

[@ThePoetcharles]

I hope you do some basic maintenance on your bike it sounds like your bicycle is falling apart Wheels need to be trued and other basics

[@aihsanasl]

@ThePoetcharles 1989 model Bianchi Meta I just changed the saddle, added racks, mudguards and baskets but everything else is original.

[@aricbergren6532]

I bought my trek 7100 brand new 21 years ago. Its first and only tune up was done two years ago. The mechanic actually looked kind of excited to find out he would be its first. It has always lived in the garage and still has everything original, even the tires and brake pads are original. Its gotta be the best bike there ever was.

[@aihsanasl]

@@aricbergren6532 My Meta's brakes and gears are Suntour a Japanese company I dont know anything about them but after all these years never had any problem. Everything becoming cheaper and less sound last year I bought an ebike it came with zero manuel and apperantly its party are not as good as 35 years old Bianchi. edit btw today's Bianchi isnt as good as 80s, 90s models.

[@mindjanitor]

USSR "URAL" and analogs(Sura, Minsk, Ukraina) bikes is on the road nova days (since 1965) all around russian, belorussian and ukrainian cits (allmost without any maintenance) всем добра, леди и джентльмены❤ МИРУ - МИР!🤙

[@RelaxingMusic-lx9mn]

I found a TREK 7.1 maybe 2015 model? Tossed on the side of the road. A few adjustments to the breaks and rides like a dream!

[@BobM-t8c]

Another outstanding video! It's so mesmerizing to watch you work on these bikes. You have inspired me to start working on bikes again. It's a little scary, though: the other day I dropped a tool and said "OPE!" out loud in the garage... maybe I need to lay off the videos for a while! 😄

[@hananas2]

I love my slow bike! If you ask me, the best slow bike is a slow bike with a well running drivetrain and low resistance tires so you can ride at regular speed real easy.

[@bkefrmr]

Regular speed!

[@markymarknj]

@@bkefrmr or as Path Less Pedaled puts it, PARTY PACE!

[@dalton-at-work]

all my bikes are slow, because i ride them that way :)

[@hananas2]

@@markymarknj Yeaaa party pace indeed!

[@PedalPreservation]

Great idea. Ive been volunteering at my local bike library for a while and felt that a minimal spend in upgrades can transform the older bikes into a modern riding experience.

[@Jaqaroo]

That was great, Andy! Clicked in and couldn't click out until that final "stay tuned". Nice job on the bike.

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

I’ve a similar bike that I’ve done 30+ countries on 3 continents on, fantastic touring bike

[@justindhill]

Thanks!

[@bkefrmr]

Thanks hey!

[@jilliem]

Tacos for the family. Thanks!

[@bkefrmr]

Thanks hey! Tacos are great!

[@lewisfrench7467]

Thanks

[@maryharrington8983]

Yes!! I have Hardrock in my garage I've wanted to do this to. Thank you Andy!

[@justincapek1132]

Just converted a 95 GT Talera into a slow bike. Part swapped from my 1998 Trek Y22, wheels and all. Think full 90’s XTR components is a bit much for a slow bike.. Buuut it’s smooth as silk, and I love it. Great video.

[@RadioSaladStudios]

Another great one. Love what you do. If I was in the market for a new job, I'd do the same thing out of my garage. I had always wanted to buy a building and focus on rebuilding the used and repairable bikes. Otherwise, it's a hobby. Genius work.

[@SeanKeesler]

Thanks! I've never used one of those seatposts like in this video. Could you do a little chat about that style?

[@bkefrmr]

Thanks hey!

[@MHH3180]

Great commuter too. I like converting them to torque sensing mid-drive e-bikes because the brakes are so good, they are lighter than factory e-bikes and more rugged.

[@Korina42]

What motor do you use? My '90s atb suits me so well that when my legs give out I'd rather adapt it than buy a new one.

[@johnnykicks7706]

Thanks for the great relaxing content! My humble request would be that please don't skip parts with editing. I for one especially like the long videos with a relaxed pace without much editing. Anyway keep up the good work!

[@dolittle6781]

Very nice video production. Learning a lot about bike tuneups. I’m not a fan though of fixing stuff that ain’t broke. Sometimes you can break stuff or damage something and not know how to fix it back to the way it was. For me, I just like riding my bike. I do like knowing how to fix things but prefer having a qualified mechanic handling any major issues. Am at the point in life where I just don’t want to fiddle with mechanical things. But glad there are quality bike mechanics in my town I can turn to in time of need. Appreciate your channel and how seriously you take all things related to cycling. Enjoyed the background music too-very mellow.

[@recstoppauseplay]

One thing I've learned in removing and installing grips is the use of isopropyl alcohol (or rubbing alcohol). Your removing grips with air pressure is super great though. I like the alcohol for installation because I can avoid buying a spray can, which is always good. Just soak the inside of the grips with the alcohol, it acts as a lubricant and evaporates when the grip is installed. Also with a bottle of alcohol you don't have to pay for the spray can so less waste, less expense.

[@Korina42]

We keep rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle; works great.

[@christopherguzzi1316]

My favorite bike is similar to this. 1988 GT Timberline with U brake and large triple triangle frame. New handlebar, cables, stripped paint and waxed frame, $5 used Specialized seat, front rack, bell, new shifters (I'm not a fan of twist grip shifters), new tires, grips, phone mount, bottle cage, seat pack. All in including Kona Cinder Cone donor bike, I have around $125 into it. And I much prefer how the 26 inch wheels handle compared to 700 c or 29 inch. Thanks for your inspiring people to build one of these. As long as you find the right frame size, they're great.

[@TheNeighborhoodBikeShop-mo6gy]

I love the channel Sir. Well done. I am doing basically the same thing out of my home and I have learned a few cool tricks over the years. On cantilever brakes there is a straddle cable that goes between the brake calipers, and to hook onto the straddle cable there is a saddle cable hook. If you invert the bolt and cable location the assembly is way cleaner and is easier to adjust. If you see how the main cable interacts with the straddle cable saddle you will see how they are occupying the same space. The solution I just shared with you gets rid of this crappy interface. I know it is just a tiny detail but it really makes a difference. Cheers - M

[@52tubs]

Your content is spot on , we still get the Andy Q effect , with a sprinkle of real world bike farming , thank you for letting us into your shop . Best of luck going forward .

[@bkefrmr]

Absolutely

[@mattcameron9349]

Just finished building a custom commuter with a 3x drivetrain, and I've found the best way (for me!) to get the gears just right with no rubbing, is to use a friction-shifter for the front chainring. Infinite adjustment on-the-fly,, with well-adjusted index-shifting for the rear. Feels like a win-win...

[@wenttogloucester]

Yes, smooth on the left, clicky friction on the right.

[@peterdeb580]

I did the same and went with a friction shifter. Just didn't have the patience, or skill, to properly fine tune that front derailleur.

[@Foinnse]

Agreed. It feels like it just makes sense - indexing the rear is not so hard, it’s always the front that can give you a bit of trouble.

[@oldshovel]

Nice build my friend. I’ll be sure not to show my wife that sweet brake adjustment.

[@bkefrmr]

Haha! My daughter is begging me to fly out your way again to visit her friend that moved away a few years ago. I’d love to connect for a collab video/ride/SLC hang!

[@monsterajr1]

Another great video! I've been tinkering with bikes for 50yrs and have learned some new tricks from you, so thank you! I've been toying with converting my 2001 Gary Fisher Paragon over to a slow bike so this was super helpful.

[@bkefrmr]

That Paragon would make a fantastic slow bike!

[@cra_55]

I wish someone would make a nice sturdy aluminium dork disc that'll last. The main reason I take off dork discs is because they turn yellow and gross and start crumbling when they get old.

[@joshuadulaney5559]

They have them

[@handler00017]

My old bike came in with a black nylon dork disc, still hasn't broken apart and pretty flexible

[@kristidubois8400]

These 1980s mountain bikes are great. I still have my 1986-87 Schwinn Cimarron that I bought brand new way back then. I always hated the wide, straight handlebars and eventually paid my LBS to replace them with some trekking bars. I put studded tires on it and rode it to work in winter for several years. Now it mostly lives on my trainer (minus the studded tires). I really don't like the trekking bars and have been looking for some comfort bars to replace them. I'll see if those bars will fit it. If I didn't need an ebike to get up the hill where I live, I'd still be riding this old bike a lot. Danged arthritis makes it too painful to go uphill without some help. Hey thanks for all the great bike tune-up tricks!

[@derenross9649]

Season Greetings! Let's taco about it!

[@bkefrmr]

Oh! Wow! Thank you! Merry Christmas! 🎄 🌮

[@pottery1950]

I’ve watched a bunch of your videos and keep on learning, thanks!

[@bikecommuter24]

I got a slow bike already love it, a hybrid I have done some changes but I still enjoy it, it's my commuter to work and errands runner.

[@komoonkh]

I always save the rear brake cable that gets cut, because I will reuse it as a front one another time.

[@etr9650]

100% agree with everything you said about old MTB bikes as ATBs!! I have one - it's a 92 Trek Singletrack. 2 upgrades were the most bang for the buck: (1) faster rolling ~2.0" city tires, and (2) some handlebars with sufficient rise to be level with the seat and also with back sweep to ease the stress on my wrists. At 30 psi, the tires (along with the new bars) make the bike irresistibly comfortable for slower, enjoy the day rides.

[@allengarrow6295]

Lol! You nailed it friend! My winter bike is a 93 Klein Race with a surly orgre fork, kinetics high rise stem with Jones bars. Due to shitty weather in northern Michigan I just added some studded tires👍🏿

[@bkefrmr]

Sounds like you've got yourself a proper winter beater, man!

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 i have the TREK version of that bike, thanks for the tip on what handlebar to order, i will wishlist it today, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎅☃🚲

[@MumfordJim]

I ride a 5 speed interval hub. The brakes were out of adjustment, so I stopped by the local bicycle coop to work on them. The person at the Coop said instead of changing the cable, just pull it tighter. That fixed them and cost me nothing. It is a very slow bike, but it fits me well and I love the IGH (can shift at a stop).

[@RexrMan]

A video a while back you showed off a gigantic triflow bottle. That got my brain remebering how great that stuff was from when i was younger working on beater bikes. Ive since bought a bottle and man it really is superior....

[@bartbrodsky7190]

Such a pleasure to watch a master mechanic at work. Taught me a lot, too! Personally, I'd swap out the kick stand for one mounted farther back on the frame. Makes it easier to backpedal with the stand down.

[@FISHALLDAY-d9d]

Great video! Interesting that you put a BMX headset on that bike. Looks great!

[@Chrisb8s]

all my bikes are slow bikes.. or maybe it's just me ;) I like that you work with the bikes with a rigid suspension and some fatter tires. that's what I like. I was never a fan of suspension for get around bikes.. the walmart bikes all have those big ole heavy suspensions. you know it would be cool if you did a video on the add on components.. every bike needs a place to carry your lock, or your water bottle and for me.. my phone ( I like quad locks) just stuff. I like a nice bell too. Lights, maybe especially this time of year when the sun goes down early.

[@tobyhatcher8757]

We need to start a slow bike community... My nephew says I need a faster bike, I agree with, knowing it's me that is slow...

[@edrubin6042]

I've had something like this for years, although I always referred to it as my Utility Bike or grocery getter. It's a little more upscale since it's a mid-oughts hardtail I converted to a rigid fork and M bars instead of risers (Soma Clarence). I also swapped out the knobbies for city tires and added fenders and a rack with bags. This is a great commuter and local riding rig, and is about to get a few more mismatched parts since I need to replace the front derailleur and rear shifter.

[@glennromabiles7772]

Thanks doing a Specialized Hard Rock! I just bought a 1990 model off Facebook Marketplace with the cranberry pink and lavender purple colorway! I want to do that handlebar mod that you did now...hah. I did change out the cantilever brakes for V-Brakes though! More money being spent on an old "slow dad bike"...Ope! Yikes!!! 😅

[@ClintDowd]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@bkefrmr]

Thanks Clint!

[@anniebikes7002]

Greenfield kickstands are great - I used a few myself. I add the rubber ends - and they even may be made by Greenfield - which saves the floor for indoor storage, or from scraping the garage floor.

[@MrSamadolfo]

😊 Thanks, i didnt know you can buy the rubber booties

[@Frank-bb9lu]

Nice practical bike. Thanks for the tips on canti set up, I find mine a nightmare to get right😬

[@markymarknj]

Luckily, I don't have any bikes with canti brakes. I have one with mechanical discs (new Marin hybrid), two with side pull caliper brakes (two vintage road bikes), and two with linear pull/V-brakes (my two ATBs).

[@Frank-bb9lu]

I have a mid 80’s mountain bike, a 90’s touring bike and my wife and I both have 90’s Marin hybrids. All with canti’s. You would have thought I would have cracked it by now🤣

[@markymarknj]

@@Frank-bb9lu you've had ample opportunity to practice. I have a book on basic bike maintenance, and even reading the section on adjusting cantis fills me with dread! I think to myself, "I'm glad none of my bikes have 'em."

[@AdmiralYrrek]

This is 100% what my main bike ('94 Trek Singletrack 930) is and how I made it into what I need. I still need the upright handlebars, but that's the only thing left for me to do. I love the thing and it is so dependable and versatile. I increasingly live on it. It's getting to the point I need to remind myself to drive my truck at least once a week.

[@georgepidick9967]

Everyone needs an old specialized ! Love my bike craftsman.. ordered me up some of them japanese screw drivers.. how's my English Andrew? Winter rider with a heated vest .

[@markvonwisco7369]

I have a couple of bikes in my garage that I could do this to. Maybe once the weather gets warmer this spring. It's snowing as I type this. We're supposed to get up to 10" here in Central Wisconsin. A video suggestion: You've mentioned various brands of tires, groupsets, etc. Maybe a video where you go over some of the best bang for the buck brands you like to use.

[@newttella1043]

I love 90s mountain bikes with rigid forks. Cheap and cheerful city bikes. I usually single speed mine because I don't have many hills to ride and the drivetrain is ride, rinse, repeat 😁.

[@peterjv8748]

Great job. I've always loved cantilevers more than any other brake and inasmuch I have become a cantilever master. And all you usually gotta do is make a perfect house. If you know, you know.

[@dogsigh]

love the looks of that. Wheels look bigger on smaller frames (which catch my eye more). The balance of rubber and metal along with the 3 colors 🤌

[@jeffandersen6233]

I've done some of the same changes to my old Gary Fischer Paragon. A pair of Schwalbe Big Apple 50c tires made a big difference. I think all I need to keep are the swept back alt bars like you installed. It's easier to visualize a change by seeing it done.

[@davetbassbos]

I put some 1" slicks (sorry forgot the brand) on my 90s rigid GT MTB, 90 PSI it was not slow on the road, lol!

[@russell154]

Andy I’ve only been a subscriber for a couple months but for what it’s worth the “truthing stand” Is what I look forward to. Fellow midwesterner that ends sentences with prepositions 😂 anyway good stuff as always.

[@bkefrmr]

Much appreciated at!

[@SunnyvaleSupervisor]

I love these builds that you are doing here. With the OE hi-rise stem, I think the better option would have been a low rise bar with more sweep and MSW has them in silver. Somebody is going to get a great old school cruiser and have you to thank for it.

[@evanswinford7165]

I would have started with the bars, a lot of tasks you did are down hill from a bar swap. I like the look of the old stem better, jus change the cable out. You must have an old rear cable stashed someplace. One of the oldest budget swaps in bike is the a new rear cable and a swap to the front with old rear cable. It's pre stretched too!

[@markymarknj]

Oh, and ALL of my bikes have spoke protectors! As you pointed out, you can hit bumps that unload the derailleur, allowing the chain to jump off the cogs. Or, if you have downtube shifters, as I do on my road bikes, you can still overshoot if you're a bit too aggressive dropping into low gear as you approach a steep hill; limit screws or not, the chain can jump before it settles onto the low cog, or it can miss the cog altogether. I had that happen to me, and the chain got in between the cog and the spokes. Thankfully, the damage was only cosmetic; though scratched, the spokes were fine. Right after that, I had my LBS install a spoke protector, which covered up the scratched spokes. Now, all five of my bikes have them. They are NECESSARY!

[@thomasb.4219]

Another great video, thanks! .... if you're listening to the background music without watching, you might think that this is an old 70s softporn video 🤣

[@markymarknj]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrBlueSky2112]

Yep. That’s why I love my ‘05 Bianchi Volpe converted to upright bars. I do have a Brooks saddle, because reasons.

[@not-a-raccoon]

This is pretty much what i did with my wife's bike. It wasnt a mountain bike, but a 700c hybrid that was her uncle's and too stretched out for her. Replaced the front crankset with a 1x with a 36t chainring. Replaced the rear cassette with a new one that goes up to 42t in the bottom gear. Replaced the stem with a shorter one with as much rise as i could find. Replaced the handlebars to ones with some sweep and rise. New platform pedals. New semi metallic brake pads. New 700cx40 tires. New ergonimic grips. Now she loves the thing and is a lot more comfortable when we go for rides.

[@drmdust]

Just finished comfortizing the exact same bike! Same color and everything.

[@daniel-f.]

Gütenteit ...mmh... i neewer heart this woart 😂 Regards from Berlin Germany

[@letsgoOs1002]

My new favorite slow bike is I got an ebike that has a small battery and motor. This way I can drop out the whole battery and motor and put the insert in and now I have a full analog bike. It's great for nice slow bike rides and easy to get up steeper hills. 10/10 would recommend something like that. A good commuter bike that has modern equipment but doesn't require a ton of maintenance.

[@not-fishing4730]

I converted a Fat Chance, 26'er into a commuter bike decades ago and in my old age (70+) it is my go to, though slower, bike. All my old road bikes from the 70's-90's are made to fit 25c tires which are just to skinny for rough roads or longer rides. Lightweight larger tires have come a long way in the last 30 years.

[@sank2841]

A meaningful no nonsense built!❤

[@mitmon_8538]

One thing I would try that would sometimes fix front derailleurs that had rubbing while on the smallest back cog, is rotate the derailleur so the tail of it points out slightly rather than have it be inline with the front chainrings. This fixed things a lot of the time. Conversely, if you always have rubbing on the inside of the front derailleur while in the biggest cog in back, some derailleurs are shaped in a way along their inner plate, that rotating the tail inward would fix that rubbing issue. Other times, some front derailleurs just rub no matter how much futzing you do.

[@alicearmen5601]

Just finished building one of these today for more robust bike touring bike! ❤

[@spencerrobinson2719]

Slow Bike is the best bike! The new owner will love this with a basket and a bell and a new helmet. Where do you source those nice replacement pedals?

[@daniellarson3068]

I like what you did. I did the same with the Microshift twist shifters. I thought they were a good deal until I found i couldn't shift with my big Winter gloves.

[@elishmittywerminghanjensen1264]

That's a goooooooood looking bike for the money. Looks smart and comfy.

[@adamswanson6449]

I paid $450 for a Specialized Hardrock FS in the 90s. Will never spend that much again...200 tops. I can make a 98 dollar Huffy last for decades, to pay more is foolish to me. Love to see you keep the old relics going.

[@fwah23]

I share all these values of slow bike, upright bars, semi slick tires, ergo grips，its a great time

[@glen3509]

My front XT M750 or M760 front derailer ($65.00🍁) in the time I've owned it (2009) hasn't always shifted the best. But I do recommend the 2008 M770 XT HollowTek 2 (💰375- 💰400.00🍁) cranks🤘🤘

[@DLH1964-y9g]

With a good, well appointed rack system, complete with saddlebag racks, front and rear, and maybe something in the middle, and then a decent trailer, that would make a good run around town bike. My biking into town, typically, usually results in me taking about a hundred pounds or so, of town, home with me. And, with the bike being my only vehicle, I have to make them practical. I currently have three bikes, all mountain bikes, good sturdy rigs, one aluminum frame, a Specialized 21 speed, and 2 steel frame Walmart specials(currently, project bikes). I put my bike to work, likely more than I should, because it's a wrestling match on the way home.

[@aq7705]

Definitely need some carrying capacity for small grocery items. can you show us some options for these bikes?

[@chmullins]

I've got a few of these projects for winter.

[@dougcroxford4038]

I’m doing this to a ‘95 Trek 930 right now-one of the matte green/purple fades that I got on marketplace for $20.

[@peterch4978]

$50-100 bike (+ chain + grips + tires + some service) = good bike

[@wordreet]

Great video my dude! The only thing I don't like about that finished machine is those "shaped" grips. The swept back bars should take care of the rider's hands/wrists, in my opinion. If a rider feels uncomfortable in that area, a change of bars should help.

[@LebronPhoto1]

One thing I want to try in my bike shed is a resto-mod MTB on a budget. Find a nice 90's MTB frame and upgrade to a 1X drivetrain, Budget Air Fork, hydraulic disc brakes, short stem, wide handlebar and better tires. To make it budget, the frame would have to be really cheap or donated.

[@MNpicker]

.....definitely worth the watch...yep.. I'm always learning 🤓🚲💨

[@johnmills837]

That's a 96' Sport W/ Suntour XR-15 crank

[@rangersmith4652]

I mostly agree with the "slow bike" concept, but mine went the other way. It began life as a Specialized Sirrus Comp (a 2001 I think), a hybrid with V-brakes, a 3x7 Deore LX drive train, and 23mm tires. Now it has drops with bar-end shifters, which required all new cables and housings. Along the way it got its wheel, BB, and headset bearings rebuilt. Carbon fiber seat post, Look delta pedals, dork disk delete, and a front mech swap (Sora) to accommodate 30mm tires. Still has V-brakes. It's not slow, but it is a bit of a tank. If I were going to use it as a slow bike, I'd swap on some flat pedals.

[@130ponce]

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[@Frank-mn4hx]

I know I'm a person that uses my E-bike most times. I also own a regular transport bike. That bike is aslo used but, a lot less. I use my E-bike for long trips and work. Pulling an 35kg flatbed bike-trailer. I'm transporting bikes on my bike-trailer. E-bikes, MTB, regular bike ETC. Even cargo bikes. I only use the transport bike for getting my groceries. And when I go to family in a neighboring town.

[@JoshuaMarcAragon]

While I want to follow this advice, room in the old garage, and my shed....and my other shed, is getting a bit tight. But I think I could convince my wife I need one more bike.