Restoring an old GT into a kid's DREAM BIKE

[@chinitoreno]

Bro just the quality and the work this dude puts on these bikes... I just can't imagine Huge props 🤯☄️

[@ianfrancisledesma4431]

That is one sweet ride..that kid is so lucky..he wont forget. Thank You.

[@Andre_7791]

Peace of art. But the best is the smile of the kid.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Agreed!

[@mvp_kryptonite]

Some things are simply “Destiny”. Looks great! That’s increased speed, control & confidence massively just with the paint job alone

[@robalexander7348]

A very nice bike rebuild,and very well done, the young boy was so thrilled with his new dream bike, Thank you for doing that for him 👍 Au

[@ryanmfitz]

damn that restore was unreal, paint color is so dope

[@darinbennett6036]

love that theres still paint traces from the giant anthem overhaul leftover. the effort and attention you put into you rebuilds is inspiring. in fact, i think you made me want to go for a ride! keep up the good work dude, i can tell you made this kid's whole riding season better.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@davomoto42]

That cutting the steer tube upside down in the frame trick is awesome!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Haha. My vice was occupied, so necessity the mother rof invention, and all. ;)

[@seanmuskewitz916]

So much love put into this bike, amazing. This little guy will cherish that moment forever.

[@eanmillerphotos]

As a lifelong cyclist, I always find love in every bike, as well as making cycling accessible to everyone. This video shows that to what MTB Elitists may think is a bad bike, is actually a completely capable bike to someone else. I bet this bike rides fantastic, and I'm happy that this kid will have a dope new ride.

[@rbigg]

Love watching builds like these. Outstanding. 👍🏾

[@performancebike]

Another beautifully crafted build 😍Great to see you supporting the cycling community and helping get more kids on bikes!

[@mattspen]

That turned out soo good! I love how the color of the bars can be seen in the bright/reflection point of the galaxy paint. That kid had a great choice in Jedi! So glad you included his reaction. Great work!

[@wfschuch]

There is absolutely something so soothing about this. First time tuning in. Enjoyed it greatly

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MadLFC]

Very nice restoration. Just love the way the dork disc and reflectors are treated with utter contempt. As they should be. 🤣

[@cyrilvillarosa2421]

I’m in awe of the tear down and rebuild. Awesome content and amazing work. Can’t wait to see the next build

[@CoggieBike]

Nice build!

[@denniskurama1974]

Beautifully done sir with a beautiful heart, I admire you kudos to you 😮❤

[@tonytusk5524]

Incredible restoration of this sick ass GT! Completed by a true damn craftsman! Much obliged for sharing.

[@Allaces305]

Your craftsmanship and bike building skills are amazing.. You made a boys fantasy become a reality.. God bless you..🙏

[@jacobbruner1]

That thing is sweet. The colors were great I like the browns

[@tecdesigns8183]

The quality and attention to detail of your restoration is awesome.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks :)

[@ryansteiger6960]

Thank you for this relaxing video. I had a good time watching it. Also the powder coat came out stunningly 👏

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@drewbreezy5854]

Legendary build. You are a true artisan.

[@mandowebster8728]

That’s a great build and video. We’ll done! Lots of attention to detail and sensible parts too.

[@timlynch6271]

Bless you all, so inspiring ❤

[@splican]

Damn! What a beautiful bike! My Star Wars loving heart skips a beat!

[@EFreeman1970]

That looks sick! Great video. Looks amazing dude!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks a ton!

[@nicholkid]

really artfully done, great work and I know that kid is going to have his mind blown. I didn't even really know mountain biking existed until I was 26!

[@dijevanja5039]

Lovely rebuild and upgrade. you really made an effort :)

[@clootify]

Stunning paint work!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thank you very much!

[@benjaminfitch5695]

Just wanted to underscore how much I enjoy your work

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@WW226]

Dude, wow. Just wow. Super inspirational 👏 This was such an amazing build. U went into great detail on everything with this bike. 👌

[@danielsigursson8512]

Absolutely stunning build and a beautiful video.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@_rainbowbiker_]

Its looking Awesome !!!! like a Cube SLT Prizm colour

[@Donovangulya]

Made that kids year. Good stuff man.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Wow! That was an amazing transformation.

[@kurtnet]

satisfying to watch..nice restoration...keep it up 👍😎

[@benjaminfitch5695]

I love the build, great to see used parts, restorations, and refinishing materials.

[@EliteDadBod]

It would of been way cheaper to buy another bike.... and thats why I absolutely loved this video. The fact you took the time and resources to re build this bike. Amazing to see.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

No, it would definitely not have been cheaper to buy a new bike.

[@ukraineSpaceman]

Бомба! Надзвичайно гарна збірка❤

[@bleedinghandshughes]

beautiful restoration, worked on bikes a lot, everything here is spot on

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@FunkyWalker3k]

Kids face made it all so worth it!

[@petertreadway]

Simply incredible build. The time and effort that you put in to this is outstanding and it shows in the finished product! I’ve just finished converting a fiat bar hybrid to a drop bar gravel and I didn’t go in to nearly as much detail as you did for this one, so I can appreciate the lengths you went to with this. Couldn’t not subscribe after watching. 👌🏻

[@motojaymo6653]

Wow! Amazing transformation!

[@mangoshake]

Beautiful vid and even more satisfying reaction from that kid. I hope he loves it for a long, long time.

[@rickc2222]

Nice! I fixed up my own GT Avalanche with similar upgrades: smart sam tires, the same raidon fork, dropper post, 1x 11 drivetrain (was a 3x9 before), and upgraded brakes. Great build and a good frame to build on...

[@MarkLarson]

Awesome to work with you on this! Love the video!

[@catchr35]

GT❤

[@jaimegomezgarcia7599]

Great work! Both for the workmanship, and the care you have put into the assembly, as well as for the face of joy and satisfaction of the boy. Congratulationes. Greetings from Spain.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thank you very much!

[@the_nondrive_side]

20:00 always use a stem. sacrificial stem in my place done a few crown races

[@beauar1]

That's a work of art. Amazing

[@JoeOaken]

That is incredible, good job!

[@jessehedges5123]

Love the build! Love love love the paint job!

[@JuanRodriguez-wx9sq]

Awesome build.

[@JohnPilling25]

Splendiferous, fantasmagorical... what an awesome build.

[@ony3179]

Epic paint job!

[@petererbse6253]

I could almost feel the feeling of victory over the bottom bracket when it finally got loose😂 It's such an awesome build. I got kinda sucked into it while watching

[@BuildaBetterBike]

It was definitely a victory:)

[@demogun]

Very beautiful restoration! One question: What was the 'assembly paste' you used for the dropper post?

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks! Link should be in the description.

[@zlatan_2197]

Absolute perfection!

[@purplegarage05]

awesome restoration my first mtb was a gt aggressor really nice frame to buildup

[@ronm7489]

Wow, that was one stubborn BB. Didn’t want to leave its home.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Nope. :)

[@Lightleakz]

Dang, this looks soo good, I really enjoyed this build and I'm so jealous of your workshop! 😂 I want one like that too!

[@ismablk]

J'aimerais tellement savoir monter mon vélo comme toi 🤩, bonne vidéo de France 👍🏾

[@SHENTONRG]

Really really impressive.

[@GianCuka]

thats such a lovely and rad build at the sime time!!! a good purpose, nice parts and loads of passionate work turned out to create a piece of art from an abused bike. KEEP THEESE AWESOME BUILDS PLEASEEEE 😎💪🏻🤘🏻

[@projetoMTBracing2660]

beautiful beautiful beautiful, congratulations it was a show. Linda linda linda 😍, parabéns ficou um espetáculo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@projetoMTBracing2660]

@@BuildaBetterBike You want my OGGI 7.0 bike to give it a nice paint upgrade.😂😂😂🙏🏾. Direct from Brazil

[@BuildaBetterBike]

@@projetoMTBracing2660 haha. Sure. Send it on up. ;)

[@JimPudar]

Damn, getting that BB out should be in an ad for Park Tool stands!

[@MW-ud8zp]

Incredible build! What was it that you did to the handlebars?

[@GianCuka]

i was with the seme doubt, wish he answer explaining it...

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Brass Gold Patina ETD-220 from Sur Fin Chemical

[@anthony9600]

The kool thing about this is that when the kids 50+ they can goggle it and show their grand kids

[@nogocux]

Awesome build 👏

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thank you! 😁

[@masondecker935]

That’s awesome! Great job!!

[@АлександрН-о4ф]

Very beautiful!

[@tiagopiveta4443]

Essa pistola que remove a tinta é ar comprimido ou calor ??? Interessante primeira vez que vejo !

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Si. Media blaster.

[@stephanschlegel3799]

super positiv überrascht - Handwerksqualität, individuell und liebevoll. 🔝

[@glauciogomesmartins]

nice work ! ✌✌👍👍

[@neilgouws6962]

Dang , that's a sweet build ... I could/would not get it over my heart to abuse this on the trails ... Instead, I'd just stare at it 😂😂

[@frizz1010]

Hi! What a job! amazing! This bike normally is a 3x9s isn' t it ? You turned it in a 1x10 s ? correct ? How have you done it ?

[@BuildaBetterBike]

new cassette, shifter, derailleur, chain, chainring

[@kidalvladik]

Nice work!

[@MTBAlex]

Great color on the poder coating

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thank you!

[@frizz1010]

a masterpiece !

[@robinrai4973]

Boiling water for sized pedals/cranks/bottom brackets! Has never failed me

[@miguela.8929]

wow the powdercoating is beautiful! Do you just have a whole powdercoat "oven" at home?

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Yup. :)

[@unclemeat7310]

Hey man, I think your ratchet is broken, it keeps making a clicking sound. Nice craftsmanship.

[@alexandrerobin974]

I really love it !

[@TheVenomousTransparency]

My aggressor pro is pretty upgraded also, my self can't wait to watch this and I can't wait for a kid to get good build

[@LeiffNathanAMendoza]

THIS LOOKED BETTER THANT THE ORIGINAL

[@onelove4458]

That looks amazing!!!! In german you would say. Das sieht geil aus!!!!☺ Greets from germany

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@Summit-Adventures]

Love the vid just bought a specialized epic evo for the high school team

[@tbones698]

This dude sounds like an young «old shovel»…the narration and tone.

[@faizaltajul6527]

Awesome!!!

[@monkeywrench694]

I think the peddles were a little tight saying as he had to use the bars as a breaker bar

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Haha. Yup, and not greased.

[@kilo1951]

Would the torque wrench lose its accuracy after this (ab)use?

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Let's hope not

[@therollingwheels1603]

Deffinately yes

[@patskey08]

Job well done..

[@SilentWoods123]

a peace of ART

[@mightylovemachine]

That paint is sick! Great job!

[@Bolokization]

Best video to watch while working (please dont tell my boss)

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Your secret is safe with me

[@letolollers3729]

That chainring is on the wrong side of the tabs on the crankset, nice build though!

[@MrEdleman]

Bottom bracket may have been easier with the wheels on sitting on the ground

[@Kubafalkowski97]

Damn..I don't really like the fancy colour on the bike, but this ain't factory made, it's your job! 🎉 Nice