Can You Build A Cross Bike For Less Than $300: Part 1 | GCN Tech's Bike Builds

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@brentallar7355
@brentallar7355 4 жыл бұрын
This is going to be a killer series. A budget build that is actually on a realistic budget. Keep up the good work.
@charlificity
@charlificity 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Whilst I love GCN, it’s so refreshing to see tinkering going on and to not hear about aero and disc brakes for a while :)
@AdamNigelDark
@AdamNigelDark 4 жыл бұрын
Ha, true that, if it is not carbon fibre or pure Unobtainium and costs $20,000 an inch they don't care lol.
@justgoingoutside5243
@justgoingoutside5243 4 жыл бұрын
adam dark I feel they do have a range of videos (they’re making this video along with the old basic bike from the trek a while ago). I think realistically it’s more interesting seeing more of the cutting edge of the sport rather than just old 2nd hand stuff- and advertising wise probably need to do that stuff to give them the scope for this stuff :) Must say i love this make your own stuff videos though- they’re a great addition :)
@BrunodeSouzaLino
@BrunodeSouzaLino 4 жыл бұрын
@@justgoingoutside5243 Eventually you hit a wall where the target audience already has it or don't see the need to spend more or will tune off because they're tired of seeing only stuff they can't afford. Top Gear wouldn't be much popular if they only did stuff on hypercars and things like that. That creates a disconnect, as the vast majority of people will most likely never see that stuff in person. Otherwise, you might remove "Global" from the title.
@justgoingoutside5243
@justgoingoutside5243 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrunodeSouzaLino fair enough
@edbrowne8106
@edbrowne8106 4 жыл бұрын
Love seeing an old bike come back to life.
@GreySectoid
@GreySectoid 4 жыл бұрын
I could watch content like this for hours.
@andrewh7345
@andrewh7345 4 жыл бұрын
This is much better format than the past GCN tech style budget-build series stuff. Seeing the watch-outs and selection process he’s thinking through is definitely helpful.
@Pratalax
@Pratalax 4 жыл бұрын
4:58 talk about a sync clap, that was like a friggin' gunshot!!
@staff0flag
@staff0flag 4 жыл бұрын
I love these budget-build videos. I can't justify spending $5k each on several bikes, but I can enjoy a hobby that builds bikes and then has some fun. If I finish a course in 30 minutes or 40 minutes, I'm still having fun.
@hiro111
@hiro111 4 жыл бұрын
I knew JD growing up, he's a good dude and has great taste in music and bikes. Real Western Mass stuff here.
@familyhill6425
@familyhill6425 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought myself a GT series 3 road bike for £160 in the UK. Mint condition, Shimano Tiagra throughout and spent an additional £30 on new bits. Thing is a beast for £190 total. Good winter bike that is actually lighter, stiffer and quicker than my summer Specialized. Inspired by videos like yours and Ollie’s!!
@edwardscott9958
@edwardscott9958 4 жыл бұрын
Oh man. Decided to watch a J-Pow video before bed. Now I’m amped and really tempted to do a bit of eBay bike part shopping. Love it!
@levihamilton8817
@levihamilton8817 4 жыл бұрын
As a broke college student who races cross I can definitely say you can build a cross bike for 300. 100 if you are really broke!
@andyheilmann1656
@andyheilmann1656 4 жыл бұрын
I do triathlon, and I'm college I've helped lots of friends get bikes for under $200 as well
@panzerveps
@panzerveps 4 жыл бұрын
defiantly /dɪˈfʌɪəntli/ adverb in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience. "he defiantly refused to accept any government money" definitely /ˈdɛfɪnətli/ adverb without doubt (used for emphasis). "I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you"
@stoatystoat174
@stoatystoat174 4 жыл бұрын
@@panzerveps He defiantly comented without fear of the spelling polise 😱🤗
@-jurien
@-jurien 4 жыл бұрын
What are good places to find the bikes
@panzerveps
@panzerveps 4 жыл бұрын
@@stoatystoat174 Police ;)
@cutback747
@cutback747 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea for a vid. JP is a super nice guy too. I met him at the Phil Gamon ride last year and he is just as nice in person. Props.
@gamby16a
@gamby16a 4 жыл бұрын
The Paul Curley reference is as NECX as it gets!!! I live that these references are on a global platform!
@prestachuck2867
@prestachuck2867 4 жыл бұрын
Remove that left shifter, take the hood off it, then soak it overnight in a jar full of Park chainbright degreaser. Next day work the shifter, blow it out with your air hose, then lube it heavily with a product called PB Blaster. You can get it at Ace/TruValue hardware stores. That shifter will work. Good luck! I’ve tried every spray lube available over the past 35 years, and blaster always does the trick. We use it at our local bike shop now.
@fastbicyclerider7300
@fastbicyclerider7300 4 жыл бұрын
Presta chuck did u try brunox penetrateing spray
@2409markus
@2409markus 4 жыл бұрын
great project! i think a budget CX bike is definitly possible. One of my proudest bikebuilding achievements is a 500€ discbrake crosser with 105 groupset.
@RoaldAnsano
@RoaldAnsano 4 жыл бұрын
True temper, time tested, rim-brake gravel/cx frame - you found yourself a unicorn workhorse. Very much looking forward to seeing how this plays out.
@MrThewetsheep
@MrThewetsheep 4 жыл бұрын
Imagine watching this as a college student and being like “hey that’s my bike!”
@Avioto
@Avioto 4 жыл бұрын
Asking more than 300 bucks for that thing seemed a little crazy.
@kidShibuya
@kidShibuya 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, go to a big box store and get a whole new bike for that
@steviejojo3448
@steviejojo3448 4 жыл бұрын
for real... i laughed when i heard him say that
@Foster_B
@Foster_B 4 жыл бұрын
Never ask what you think the bike is actually worth. Always ask above, and if no one offers, then lower the price. You never know, someone might just buy it high.
@riderdoolittle3469
@riderdoolittle3469 4 жыл бұрын
Market is Dry Dry Dry in that part of the state- not that out of line
@stockton350
@stockton350 4 жыл бұрын
And that bike came from a school auction meaning it was abandoned for 6 months or more probably outside, maybe over a winter. Probably cost the dude $50. Rip off.
@sapiens7821
@sapiens7821 4 жыл бұрын
This has gave me some inspiration to find an old bike and breathe some new life it. Look forward to seeing the next video. I can do half the mechanical stuff on here. Wish I was a bike mechanic. I’ll be looking on you tube for hints and vids
@mariamueller1946
@mariamueller1946 4 жыл бұрын
RJ the Bike Guy is a fantastic channel for that kind of stuff
@kidShibuya
@kidShibuya 4 жыл бұрын
Man that cleaned up well.
@stephensthebomb
@stephensthebomb 4 жыл бұрын
Man! Definitely should've gone "Tracklocross" with the Mercier!
@M.asa.
@M.asa. 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree, the kilo TT as tracklocross would be a fun project
@managramx
@managramx 4 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of series... just basic stuff, not too much non affordable high tech. Great ...more ! ;)
@Murgoh
@Murgoh 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I have an old Nishiki road bike from the 80:s i think and I'm thinking of maybe building a gravel/cyclocross-type bike for winter commuting out of it. I currently use a 90:s mountain bike I've put drop bars, STI-shifters and a road chainset on and it's ok but a little on the heavy side.
@JakeOlsonTheSnake
@JakeOlsonTheSnake 4 жыл бұрын
JD: "yeah I'd like to keep the rack for this other bike" Jeremy: **ends up with the rack anyways** :P
@raneksi
@raneksi 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Fresh change from all the product placement.
@erich8258
@erich8258 4 жыл бұрын
It's interesting to see the combination of a quill stem and STI. There couldn't have been many years of overlap.
@samheller5813
@samheller5813 4 жыл бұрын
Is no one else wondering how he got that bike home on his moped??
@voiceofreason9780
@voiceofreason9780 4 жыл бұрын
The GCN van following him around with a cameraman probably had a little space.
@FlatSpinMan
@FlatSpinMan 4 жыл бұрын
Shhh!
@kalilebron007
@kalilebron007 4 жыл бұрын
Super video! Don't forget to take out the BB and re-grease.
@woozertoo
@woozertoo 4 жыл бұрын
Aww...I would’ve loved to see how you were going to stow that frame on your Vespa, J-Pow...
@machohogan
@machohogan 4 жыл бұрын
What a cool looking bike. Great job cleaning. Can not wait to see the finished article.
@chuckgliderable
@chuckgliderable 4 жыл бұрын
I love CX and rescuing bikes. So this video is right up my street - I keep checking for part 2. How does it ride? Will shifters survive? Cliffhanger: will the torn saddle ruin JPow's bibshorts on a remount!!?
@BdeRWest
@BdeRWest 4 жыл бұрын
I’m loving all the GCN J-Pow videos! More Powers!
@diederik7645
@diederik7645 4 жыл бұрын
5:45 so true, deal is done and dusted and then the realisation. I think (hope) it is the right size.
@beanz6745
@beanz6745 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Jeremy. Bring on part 2
@Nik__._.
@Nik__._. 4 жыл бұрын
Uuuuh! I love this! Perfect series for the autumn. Might As well do the same for a fun cross bike for winter. Mhhh. 🧐
@theoriginaltylerdurden
@theoriginaltylerdurden 4 жыл бұрын
This type of video is so much fun to watch. Love the contend Jeremy comes up with.
@AdamNigelDark
@AdamNigelDark 4 жыл бұрын
Lol great fun. That bike looked like a neglected rescue dog at the start to a beloved pampered pooch at the end :)
@drethekiller
@drethekiller 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this idea! This is like that picker show on the history channel.
@vsaucenou323
@vsaucenou323 4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the next episodes! Looks like it’ll be a great series.
@FlatSpinMan
@FlatSpinMan 4 жыл бұрын
Not into cyclocross at all, nor old bikes, nor refurbishing old bikes, but I am hooked and love the whole concept.
@gcntech
@gcntech 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you still enjoyed watching!
@ianrice1778
@ianrice1778 4 жыл бұрын
350$ what? More like 20$ some friend that guy is.
@GeekonaBike
@GeekonaBike 4 жыл бұрын
W/ bike shop unable to get new stock, used bikes are a sellers market in the USA these days.
@tibiolah
@tibiolah 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same. I got a steel bike for 20 British pounds last week. And everything works after about 15 hours of cleaning and re-greasing.
@newttella1043
@newttella1043 4 жыл бұрын
For a barely functional bike, $350 is a rip off. That's only worth between $75 - $100 tops.
@sbusiello
@sbusiello 4 жыл бұрын
i was going to say $75 tops...
@jeskli11
@jeskli11 4 жыл бұрын
In my country or at the very least in my hometown you can get similarly looking bike or frame for free or very low fee (let's say $10) from scarpyard. $350 is real overkill.
@walshman70
@walshman70 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! So much fun to see you working with the limitations...
@dndlab1
@dndlab1 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing, can't wait to see how it turns out 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️
@daynaga
@daynaga 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool series! Can't wait for the next episode.
@SendingStache
@SendingStache 4 жыл бұрын
What a fun series! Stoked for this one!
@stuartroberts6272
@stuartroberts6272 4 жыл бұрын
looking forward to seeing the end result, buying the frame right is the key!
@BiciShorts
@BiciShorts 4 жыл бұрын
Great work. I wouldn’t cut new cables till bad change. Wider bars or stem change can stretch the cables.
@urobos1
@urobos1 4 жыл бұрын
In my experience... rsx, 105 and any shifter erhat hace that similar aluminum construction all have the same problem. Before doing anything flood then with some wd40. The issue is the grease they used back then. They have two bikes one of the front that holds the spring and shield. The spring will be a pain but be patient when reinstalling. The other bolt is behind the brake lever, you’ll have to move the shifting lever to get to it, careful not to strip it. That’ll release the brake lever and you can clean everything. You’ll see the grease stopping the pawls and the tiny little springs that make it work. I use brake cleaner to clean all of the grease off. Take the rubber hoods off. So you don’t damage them.. then when it’s all clean I use a latex lubricant and spray everything. Clean all the excess and put a dab of grease to around everything. Then put it all back together. Don’t tighten the front bolt too much. It’ll stop the levers from returning when shifting.
@carlgribben5922
@carlgribben5922 4 жыл бұрын
Vice grips, a true mechanics tool right there, bravo
@keithmccallum1054
@keithmccallum1054 4 жыл бұрын
I can not wait for the next video....good stuff Jeremy!!
@JackATAK11
@JackATAK11 4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the next videos! (And scouring Craigslist and eBay to build a budget single speed cross bike!)
@cottontop99
@cottontop99 4 жыл бұрын
Great video JPows ! Looking forward to the rest of the series 😃
@oldguyonabike36
@oldguyonabike36 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a budget bike feature, as people are looking to cycling in the age of COVID, without the disparaging snark of some recent productions. Not hearing “aero”, even once, was an an added bonus.
@andrewbray2924
@andrewbray2924 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I woudn't mind seeing other price points as well. Keep it up Jeremy!
@oblivion5683
@oblivion5683 4 жыл бұрын
I have a modern Fuji Touring! It was a very good cheaper alternative to like a surly LHT or something higher end, I might come to regret it yet but so far she's served me beautifully.
@RichardMaguire110
@RichardMaguire110 4 жыл бұрын
I would set that bike up for touring and have a great time. I am looking forward to the rest of this series.
@bk83082
@bk83082 4 жыл бұрын
$100 tops for the Fuji in that condition.
@NewPolishScientist
@NewPolishScientist 4 жыл бұрын
200 is a joke
@eur0is
@eur0is 4 жыл бұрын
i got an old 90s norco like that but with flat bars for 10$ almost perfect condition what a steal hey
@LegSpinna
@LegSpinna 4 жыл бұрын
JD needs to paint his garage before the winter weather sets in.
@jessewestlund5159
@jessewestlund5159 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a real "budget" build for us normal folks. So much talk of low budget being around 800 or 900. Some of y'all never had to eat rice and beans and it shows.
@billmaulding4042
@billmaulding4042 4 жыл бұрын
Great build! Love to see more like this!
@gcntech
@gcntech 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! We'd love to do more for sure!
@v0lkai
@v0lkai 4 жыл бұрын
So cool. Can’t wait to see the next vid
@garymmx
@garymmx 4 жыл бұрын
Love this. Looking forward to #2
@DaveCM
@DaveCM 4 жыл бұрын
I work at a university. A lot of people just leave the bikes when they are done at the college. It is shocking how many bikes just get abandoned every year. The bike came back to life great!!
@angelcacereslicona9924
@angelcacereslicona9924 4 жыл бұрын
On 16:18 when he said "this is sick" i really felt that.
@RyansuBike
@RyansuBike 4 жыл бұрын
In the PNW old steel tourers do fetch a premium and while you can find better deals if you look but it wasn't horrible for a bike with 7 speed STI that he had to spend zero time looking for. My question is did you lube anything? this was an outside campus bike I would be lubing the seat post, stem, rebuilding the hubs BB and headset etc - and frame saver in that lovely chromo frame, maybe part II?
@NorthSeaWisdom
@NorthSeaWisdom 4 жыл бұрын
“Paul Curley’s basement” !!... good one..Paul was my neighbor once
@dlee5312
@dlee5312 4 жыл бұрын
I just remember Curley’s rear view mirror!
@NorthSeaWisdom
@NorthSeaWisdom 4 жыл бұрын
@@dlee5312 do you remember his rear disc wheel at cross races?
@sgriff4590
@sgriff4590 4 жыл бұрын
The Legend
@dlee5312
@dlee5312 4 жыл бұрын
@@NorthSeaWisdom I actually never saw that one. Doesn’t surprise me.
@NorthSeaWisdom
@NorthSeaWisdom 4 жыл бұрын
@@dlee5312 in his Masters era..he was a great cross racer..not taking anything away from him
@bunkerman99
@bunkerman99 4 жыл бұрын
Nice idea. I would like to see you do that with a gravel bike as well. Good Job.
@larisonjohnson
@larisonjohnson 4 жыл бұрын
Love these “Everybody Accessible” activities. I’ve been “tweaking” my original Cannondale SM400 for years. Drop bars, 700s, 105 10 speed. Now trying to address 10 speed freewheel on original 26 inch wheels! 🤣🤣🤣 Everyone’s gotta have a hobby! Can’t wait to see how you progress on this. I was following some 420mm Ritchey drop bars that finally sold for $10. I originally saw them at $1. I would gladly have sold them to you for a few bucks if I had them. Soo many deals if your willing to wait. Throw a quill adapter on there and go for standard stem and bar options.
@estevaodealmeidasilveira3822
@estevaodealmeidasilveira3822 4 жыл бұрын
this is almost same as my commute bike! i loved this!
@ronbyers9912
@ronbyers9912 4 жыл бұрын
Restoring an old bike for a young person to race in the mud. This is a great project for GCN to tackle. If I had a teen who wanted to start Cyclocross it is exactly where I would start. As a matter of fact this is probably a way for a young adult to learn how to acquire a campus bike. If it gets nicked while you are in class not much has been lost.
@gcntech
@gcntech 4 жыл бұрын
It's a great project for sure!
@angelo747
@angelo747 4 жыл бұрын
We definitely crave this kind of content
@stoatystoat174
@stoatystoat174 4 жыл бұрын
I have a new (to me) bike with spongy cantilever brakes. They don't stop you very fast for avoiding a van sudenly turning left accross a cycle path without indicating while i'm level with his back wheel , for example. Pads look fine. Would I be better fitting V brakes or maybe just need new cables? Much love for the carbon free budget shows for those with limitted kidneys to sell and mixed feelings about spandex
@billydoesntexist5061
@billydoesntexist5061 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome series! I have been wanting to build a gravel/cyclocross bike (after watching Safa Brian's videos), but on a uni student budget. Do you think it would work if I took a used modern entry level road bike, throw on a carbon fork + disc brake + knobby wheels, and get away with leaving on a weak rim brake at the back? I have about a grand to spend I would really love to get some opinions
@karldeveza6436
@karldeveza6436 4 жыл бұрын
I am planning on building a gravel bike can i put an alivio mtb rd and a sora drop bar shifter together?? If so what should i use? 10-33 or 11-46 for the back
@Kobe404
@Kobe404 4 жыл бұрын
Suddenly found myself trawling eBay and Gumtree looking for an old do-er-upper! Damn you Mr Powers!!!
@moch.fathan
@moch.fathan 4 жыл бұрын
You can basically read the Shimano manual's for disassembling those stuffs, it really helps. Anyway, love both of those shifters!
@Soraviel
@Soraviel 4 жыл бұрын
I love CX bikes, I still own one after five years and 8 months ( I use it for road and off-road daily commute).
@loreljacq5744
@loreljacq5744 4 жыл бұрын
Great bike now. 90s 🔙 it's got a lot personality. Looks great.
@chrisko6439
@chrisko6439 4 жыл бұрын
Had the Shimano RSX 3 x 7 on my first road bike. Of course the STI levers have stopped working. I installed downtube shifters. Later I had to install a "new" old frame, the original Peugeot/Columbus steel frame became a victim to rust. Still riding the bike even though not much is left from the original bike ;-)
@bobbagley4680
@bobbagley4680 4 жыл бұрын
Best presenter on GCN.
@bscjake
@bscjake 4 жыл бұрын
My first CX bike was a Salsa Chili con Crosso i got for 500 bucks. 10sp 105, tubeless wheels etc good deals are def out there for a modern bike. I'm not sure Hopper would approve to taking a drill to your shifters haha
@NeonGrayEdits
@NeonGrayEdits 4 жыл бұрын
Very fun, excited to see the next video!
@andreemurray7039
@andreemurray7039 4 жыл бұрын
Great to see burget build good luck
@Yg-te4ig
@Yg-te4ig 4 жыл бұрын
The Specialized Crux. Definitely. Actually, I have one of those :)
@linusscheitinger1322
@linusscheitinger1322 4 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the next episode. Hope it doesn't take so long.
@rickayyy3787
@rickayyy3787 4 жыл бұрын
woohoo keep the cross content coming!
@kiltymacbagpipe
@kiltymacbagpipe 4 жыл бұрын
Cross is such a strange sport. I can’t think of any other cycling event where getting off and carrying the bike is part of the sport, as opposed to what happens when things go wrong. Seeing this build happen is going to be a lot of fun.
@Rover200Power
@Rover200Power 4 жыл бұрын
It is a bit of water away from Triathlon, so it should be heresy.
@marijnsnijders9731
@marijnsnijders9731 4 жыл бұрын
rsx front shifters can be a pain, always needs a little love in my experience
@jarifauti4586
@jarifauti4586 4 жыл бұрын
the steel frame will be pretty comfy. In this frame should be planty space for wide rubbers. It might be a little bit on the heavy side, but you are quiet fit. I think you'll be ok
@bentara0
@bentara0 4 жыл бұрын
Love this. Keep it up.
@robertfarnsworth3706
@robertfarnsworth3706 4 жыл бұрын
Nice bike. I still yearn for my 90s Nine Speed Campag' Veloce. It was outstanding. New 12 stuff from both Campag' and Shimano is just not as good. Designed to be replaced all the time. I'm starting to devote myself to have bikes like this. I genuinely think they are better. Finally, steel is the one!!
@The2014engineer
@The2014engineer 4 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed the Fuji being restored, seeing her shift smoothly (rear derailleur) gave me hope.
@gcntech
@gcntech 4 жыл бұрын
We enjoyed restoring it!
@richardf.8412
@richardf.8412 4 жыл бұрын
“Paul Curley’s basement”! Classic NECX reference.
@GQ08
@GQ08 4 жыл бұрын
J-Pow finding the best use for those Oakley Sutro’s, as Vespa goggles! 😂
@yusufhaekal8859
@yusufhaekal8859 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, things some of us would mind, other than things we dreamt of 🙂
@eloyanzola
@eloyanzola 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, look forward to more!
@nadgeemark
@nadgeemark 4 жыл бұрын
That was awesome Jeremy 👍🏼👍🏼
@brianmerryman6743
@brianmerryman6743 4 жыл бұрын
Good recycle job for that bike. Budget minded for sure.
@markstone5390
@markstone5390 4 жыл бұрын
Nothing like buying a bike and then releasing is it the right size 🤔
@endianAphones
@endianAphones 4 жыл бұрын
Never imagined Jeremy to ride a Vespa :D
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