Cheap Bike Build Off - Bike Build for less than $150 - 1986 Trek Antelope 850

In this video, I join several other Instagram and KZbin bike builders to compete in the Cheap Bike Build off. An ugly paint job, a stuck seat post and a bottom bracket that didn't want to come off was not going to stop me from completing this build. #cheapbikebuildoff
Thanks to the following builders for arranging this event!
@_2ndlifebikes
@mull3tmechanic
@toastyrides
@steuner492
@schoolyardprojects
@benscycles
Shop: www.depuesshop.com
Here are the tools I used.
Awesome Grease Gun: amzn.to/3k85U4O
Parts Washer: amzn.to/3PVsJGA

[@darrellandrew5605]

I like what you did bringing an old bike back from the dead , especially on a budget , respect to anyone keeping old bikes alive

[@king_elvis818]

I didn’t think the paint job would look good but the finished product changed my mind. Good work here.

[@Mantis858585]

Cool, I have been working on a trek antelope 820 for the last week.

[@MarkAnderson-ym6xx]

I love the color scheme. The blue rear tire and seat to match the frame. The red front tire and grips to match the frame. And the golden decal is perfect. Awesome restoration!

[@sveablu]

Red White and Blue for the win!! One of my top favorites of the #cheapbikebuildoff for sure!

[@pisto_run_cycling]

I just got a bike with a stuck seat post (steel on steel).. i was a lil worried.. cause i got it on a trade and i started thinking that i got the shit end of the trade.. i sprayed penetrating oil on the top of tube let it sit over night.. then i took out crank and sprayed lube from the bottom of seat tube.. turned with pipe wrench and it broke loose.. what an exciting feeling.. the bike had been sittings out in the weather for a long time.. the saddle had moss growing on it..

[@sandwichbar8226]

Absolutely fantastic. You have done a cracking job! Watching from England 🇬🇧

[@音姫soundprincess]

when the blue saddle came on i was like NO WAY

[@steelisreal4313]

I gave away a kona frame years ago due to a stuck seatpost. Didnt have a sawzall only a hand saw and yeah no bueno. Shoulda just stuck it somewhere until a rainy day. The galvanic corrosion is basically aluminum oxide which expands on the seatpost and aluminum oxide is a very hard substance being 9 on the mohs scale right below diamond at 10. Glad to see that you had success removing it.

[@bmolendijk7884]

the new stuff is aluminum oxide with a little bit of rust, oewww you got lucky with the seatpost, coming out relatively easy, nice.i grease up all my aluminum seatposts in steel frames every year, scared they get stuck! some pretty scary videos out there on you tube, where they have to use drain cleaner and other goo to dissolve the aluminum, yuk

[@grumpy_ken]

really surprised there would be an aluminum seat post in a steel frame. add a little water and it is basically a battery, the result being galvanic corrosion, a very rapid oxidation. usually you would put another metal in between like stainless or brass. anyway, another sick build and I love he paint job. I have to try a toothbrush fade lol

[@Londinius]

The two color tire theme is great!

[@HelloMrVelo]

Decal Color Goes Good With the rest of the Bike💪 Good Job👏

[@kareloh]

Great build! Paintjob/colors suit the bike very good.

[@Jinedan]

You made a parade bike!! When you were building it up I was hating what seemed like an overdone, matchy-matchy color scheme but it really works as a whole bike. Nice!

[@bmolendijk7884]

haha, i get you, the matchy stuff, i intentionally frankenbuild my bikes with one not matching color cable or so to avoid that haha

[@billdanielsvarietyhour]

Very cool man

[@luiscavallero3682]

Muito parabéns bonito de. Mais

[@johnnydoe66]

That's corrosion is the result of moisture and two dissimilar metals. This is why riders should periodically remove, clean, and reapply grease to parts, especially seatposts and bb's. I have been enjoying watching all of these videos of "cheap" bike builds on YT. It's interesting to see everyone's different approach to meeting the requirements.

[@DePuesshop]

Thank you for the explanation! I knew it was from dissimilar metals but didn't realize that moisture was the catalyst. Either way, it's nessasary to keep those contact points lubed.

[@backyardchoppers4571]

I’m doing something like this to a 2004 trek 7100 frame. All I have though is a frame so I’m afraid I will be getting a little more than 150 in it. But a frame for 6 bucks is a good start.

[@DePuesshop]

I was lucky I started with a complete bike. It helps keep the costs down.

[@hamadysack3157]

Parade bike! Nice.

[@StevenStratford]

Nice one, love the color scheme and a really nice comfortable looking bike...nice one

[@arandomdude5304]

Absolutely wonderful job

[@timothymidkiff2894]

Super cool. I've got an old bicycle in the garage been there a long while I think I'll fix it up. Ross dune commander single speed coaster break 26 inch mountain bike. Rear axel on the coaster break is stripped. I need to find cheap wheels to replace them.

[@DavidScrafton-pl7ep]

Great job! Looks amazing.

[@dylan0wn5]

Great work again dude.

[@malakalala7210]

nice work - love your Inspirations :)

[@MNpicker]

Very cool bike👌

[@ondrejmanych5688]

Galvanic corrosion. Between alu and steel. That was not that bad example of it, I had much worse.. But never again 😀

[@steelisreal4313]

I think u did a great job except for one thing. By putting the rest Derailleurr in s ultrasonic cleaner with what im assuming to be degreaser the internal grease on pivot bolts and spring ceases to exist. Not sure if long term its good for the mechanism.

[@DePuesshop]

I did try to lube it after it was cleaned, but you're right, I may not have gotten inside the pivot area. I'm learning how to best use this new tool. I appreciate help and advice from all my viewers.

[@steelisreal4313]

@@DePuesshop I've rebuilt a few rear mechs and the hardest part is reapplying tension to the pivot spring.edit.. Tension spring the pivot is easier

[@SpyGeorgilis]

Nice. Have you tried chemical paint strippers on bike frames, for a job like this? Would this be too messy/expensive, or just unnecessary? Thanks

[@DePuesshop]

Yep, thats alot of work too, but not as much as sanding. I need to find a media blaster.

[@davidsaxby5400]

I’m not loving the rear brake caliper by the bottom bracket catching all the dirt. Do many bikes have this set up?

[@DePuesshop]

It was a trend for a few years in the 80s but quickly disappeared because of exactly what you said. Too much mud and dirt would collect on the brake.

[@tblakemusic]

What headset press are you using? Looks similar to one I’ve seen on Amazon, curious about your thoughts on it if so! Can’t justify the cost for the Park Tool ones

[@DePuesshop]

It's a cheap Amazon one, and it's very frustrating to use. I am always picking pieces of the tool off the floor when I use it. I don't recommend it. Sometimes, I prefer my homemade threaded rod tool.

[@twojsbike4803]

Nice job! Curious how you like the ultrasonic compared to your parts washer. I’ve been using an ultrasonic for awhile.

[@DePuesshop]

I'm just getting used to it and learning. I know there are some tricks to get good results, but so far, I'm a fan of dropping parts in a basket and hitting the button.

[@twojsbike4803]

I use Palmolive. It’s cheap and works well. Warm water is key. I also like to put parts into peanut butter jars, so you can just dump the dirty water from the jar without losing all your hot water. Fill a jar with evaporust and float it in the hot water. Amazing. Be careful with alkaline detergents and aluminum parts. From my experience dish detergent (Palmolive) is safe, effective, and cheap.

[@malakalala7210]

where you get this nice rims? ;)

[@imagringa]

Can you share where did you get the tires and the stickers

[@DePuesshop]

The decals were found on eBay. The tires were off of Amazon. I'll put links to the Amazon stuff in the description tomorrow.

[@音姫soundprincess]

18:43 crunchy

[@malakalala7210]

can you send me also a ultrasonic cleaner x-mas ;)

[@DePuesshop]

Haha! I'll let Santa know!! 🎅

[@kevinruger8819]

So…what’s the name of that machine he soaked the parts in?

[@DePuesshop]

It's a sonic parts washer. I'm just learning to use it. It uses heat and vibration to shake the parts clean, with the help of some degreaser.

[@Vivianauxito]

Good video todd, Do yo do any product reviews? We'd love to invite you to review our portable air pump. We just emailed you for an inquiry

[@DePuesshop]

I will check it out

[@Vivianauxito]

@@DePuesshop Thanks