BIKE RESTORATION - Rusty GT Avalanche MONSTER GRAVEL with Disc Brake Conversion and 1x Setup

BIKE RESTORATION - Rusty GT Avalanche MONSTER GRAVEL with Disc Brake Conversion and 1x Setup
Hello viewers! This is a 30 minute video clip of RUSTY VINTAGE GT Avalanche Bike Restoration owned Ronjon Mag-Abo. The labor and replacement parts are FREE! as the goal of this page/channel is to provide free service for those with old bike with sentimental value that needs care and attention. The restoration also includes disc brake, monster gravel and 1x setup conversion. Some parts are replaced due to safety reasons. Special thanks to 1142 Trading for Samurai Paint and BRYG Printshop Manila for the stencil/decals fast transaction.
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Chapters
Introduction: (0:00)
Disassembly: (0:45)
Disc Brake Conversion: (6:10)
Frame Restoration: (8:20)
Body Filler: (9:48)
Frame Repaint: (11:09)
RD Restoration: (13:11)
Wheelset Assembly: (15:06)
Bike Assembly: (16:30)
Decals Application: (26:55)
Before: (28:32)
After: (28:53)
#Restoration
#MountainBikeRestoration
#MTBRestoration
#BikeRestoration
#GTBike
#GTAvalanche
#GTBikes

[@CoggieBike]

A lot of you guys wondering how I fit 1 1/8 steering tube to the frame. The frame has a 34mm headtube, and your eye has been tricked by the 1 1/8 thread type fork of this bike. Not all thread type fork has a standard size so NO HEADTUBE CONVERSION happened here. You may see the image link below with regards to the size of the old thread type fork I replaced. imgur.com/a/KIU0TyM

[@jaegerists2172]

boss pwede ba magpa restore and customize ng mtb sa inyo? saan po kayo located?

[@kokokruntss]

boss same size lang ba yan, sa headtube ng japanese bike?

[@v1ru5gam1ng8]

Where I can buy all this part? Can you share it?

[@ryanrearick5843]

So the frame fit modern a modern 1 1/8 fork? What fork did you end up using? I've been dying to replace my '96 Avalanche's original Indy fork.

[@chowder4196]

Boss ayos lang braking power ng ztto na brakeset na kinabit nyo?

[@denialsweeney5554]

So many other videos say "restoration" and they just take a dusty old bike, clean it and service it. THIS is a restoration. Top work man.

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@tubularmonkeymaniac]

Yeh I was initially skeptical, but that is a legitimate rusty old bike, look at the pitting. Great effort.

[@riccardoraffaele5479]

This isn't bike restoration, this is dream bike build

[@wolfcloud8735]

Bit of both

[@louloup4607]

wel I guess we dont all have the same dreams.. or maybe I'm on the wrong drug. what type of drug do you use you, gravel guys?

[@riccardoraffaele5479]

@@louloup4607 ahahahah ok, I'm an mtb guy too but I liked this bike a lot And love the fact that before it was just an old bike but him restored it well

[@louloup4607]

@@riccardoraffaele5479 ye the old frame have style for sure :)

[@jneptune1540]

Lol. Right. Clean the frame and all new components. Lol

[@MikeyJJJ]

What a labor of love! I'm really glad there are more people who share my love for the GT heritage. The Avalanche was my first bike and it was legendary!

[@vincentteng9928]

OMG,man, that's impressive! I love it!! ❤️ hope someday I can build A dream mountain bike for myself just like what you did.

[@vongdong10]

Excellent restoration! I actually prefer watching these types of bike builds over all the new fancy stuff

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you for your support

[@johnsonjay60]

Same!

[@cobbieplayzrr5217]

Sameee

[@theelbcoast2242]

Fully agree (on steel hardtail re-builds) 👍🤘😊

[@bdawinton]

Shame they will go blind soon if they keep welding without proper protection.

[@charlesatolba5197]

Oh this is some great renovation, can't even imagine how happy the owner is when he sees his thrashed bicycle turn into a shredding monster! New Subscriber From Baguio City Philippines.

[@CoggieBike]

Wow! Thank you idol!

[@drope1198]

Haha, in Brazil, your name's city means a bad language

[@Wolf_Entity]

​​@@drope1198 Wrong, it is much like saying "Thing" in a different way

[@donaldxavier2056]

I'm so glad to know that any bike can be converted to have a disk brake system with a welder and grinder ❤

[@lanthan598]

and a fuck ton of experience at welding else you're gonna ruin the frame or the brakes or both

[@shoopdawooplazars]

@@lanthan598 idk about a fuck ton of welding experience lol, those were pretty amateur welds. im sure with a day of practice anyone could lay down those tacs

[@lanthan598]

@@shoopdawooplazars that was my point, his welds are horrible and the bike is probably worse off than when it started.

[@portiamaree8637]

The perfect colour combination... I never knew what my ideal bike looked like until now

[@call_me_mado5987]

This is like the perfect bike for me , the colors and everything about this is just amazing

[@vanivanov]

Nice work Coggie. Im very pleased to see another old bike back to life. Great to see that you press bearings in to head instead hmmering them ;-) I have some advice for you: 1. Use rust inhibitor before painting. 2. Try avoid to use filler (beter to play with primer only if rust marks are not too deep.More work but better results in long shot) 3. When welding with electrode try to place one continous bead instead of short tack welds. 4. Hide your stickers under clearcote that way they last longer.

[@CoggieBike]

More to come!

[@jvrcst]

This is the fourth time i see this video, gosh, the details, the music, all the hard work to come back to life this beauty.

[@lukinhaspqp]

Trabalho incrível meus parabéns você é demais

[@heyg7819]

I had a orange GT avalanche, probably a 1991 or 1992. Killer bike for it's time. Great restoration!

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you so much!

[@meatfish6346]

Wouldn't be 91 or 92 as there were both white and black - 91 was thin black stripes on white and 92 more of a series of black splodges on white (a 91 was my first real MTB!)

[@marcdemichele2689]

Holy Crap!! I had an Avalanche circa 1991 with a Marzocchi fork. One of my favorite rides of all time. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!

[@CoggieBike]

Our pleasure!

[@joejones6968]

Fantastic job!! Wow!! Incredible transformation, you did a really nice job. And it is actually fully functional.

[@tombanes]

I had a 1994 GT Talera in purple rain paint. I kept it in mint condition and sold it to a good friend about 5 years ago. He uses it almost daily . Great geometry on these old bikes.

[@immatin4469]

These videos gives me confidence that I need not sell my old first bike. Instead make something like this. Great job mate!

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@patroller6567]

That’s an amazing piece of work, skilled restoration at it’s very best, I’m sending over my mountain bike for you to work on when it gets a bit old & tired!! Cracking job 👍🏻

[@CoggieBike]

Please do!

[@faucheur9177]

First vid I watched from your works and damn the creativity and hardwork into this is amazing

[@drill_fiend1097]

I like how the bike straight up looks like a newly released bike with modern parts instead of restored bike with the upgrade. Top notch.

[@desperadodeluxe2292]

This is definitely cool I think one of the key features in this video is the addition of disc brakes with a welder

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you so much!

[@Sc0rp83]

Doesn't have much choice when bike frame doesn't have disc brake mount supports?

[@abriton]

Super enjoy watching this video, amazing job to see an old rusty bike springs back to life 🤩

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you so much!

[@acewilliams7917]

This is the definition of Pimping a bike out. What an upgrade! 👌

[@GentHoChan]

omg the GT Avalanche was my very first bike that I ever bought for myself 20 years ago. this gives me SO MUCH JOY

[@Oldbikerestorations]

Amazing job. The selection of accessories in purple is perfect. Conversion to disc brakes done great. Perfect project.

[@CoggieBike]

Glad you like it!

[@buildertrash4102]

Wow, that was simply remarkable!. A transformation indeed. Just shows what can be done, throw nothing out!. 🙂✌🏻

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you so much!

[@gui_teammickey7202]

thats another level of beauty for a bike , the frame part is unique and simple, but the chain and the another vibrant purple parts make it looks fantastic, i a min love with it, fantanstic!

[@CoggieBike]

Glad you like it!

[@PlayToDIY]

An impeccable job, satisfying and relaxing to see, it seems like magic, greetings! 🚲🔥

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Yeah.. we can see the true passion transforming an old rusty GT into a special theme Gravel bike woaaw.. for the last 3 years i have see few assembly of new dream bikes build but this was an absolute treat and unique since we don't see very often such old bikes transformed like this.. freacking Epic..

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you very much!

[@ondrejmanych5688]

Great job. Next time, you could get the frame sandblasted. It will be faster and easier. I did that with an old frame and it got rid of rust completely in few minutes.

[@genesisjulian9524]

Here in Philippines sandblaster is kinda expensive, and having angle grinder is an alternative..

[@vvolker2799]

Sandblasting "steals" alot of material too, especially on older frames it wouldnt be so good for the material.

[@jimdent351]

@@genesisjulian9524 What about some kind of acid? A lot of people don't realize that acid will strip paint, rust, and grease. I use Muriatic Acid to clean old rusty automobile parts, but It's my understanding that Phosphoric Acid works well too. In Canada here, Muriatic acid is easy to come by because it's used to clean swimming pools. Just don't get it on your skin or breath the fumes.

[@unknownph537]

Sorry we dont do that here plus its kinda EXPENSIVE unlike you living in the west and here in the Philippines we do it Manualy not Automatically

[@pinoyekis]

First-world comment 😄

[@kindalost2495]

You are an absolute unit doing all that... Great build!

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@davidcadena8114]

Love the attention to detail and upgrades. Turned a bucket of rust into something amazing. Excellent work

[@CoggieBike]

Glad you like it

[@iqhaider507]

​@@CoggieBike please whats the name of the handlebar

[@nameresu]

I'm impressed that all these purple parts from different manufacturers got the same color tone.

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@lbg2160]

That bb came out a lot easier than I thought it would considering the state of the bike!

[@CoggieBike]

Yes, i'm really surprised it didn't bother me to remove that BB. I guess the old grease still intact

[@bluntforcetraumaproduction4567]

@@CoggieBike WHAT BRAND OF SADDLE IS THAT?

[@rqteqobzrvr3592]

Absolutely agree… I have a late 80’s, early 90’s GT all terra and the BB was a major pain to get off…

[@errorsk2188]

On one side, there are unprofesional tools ( no welding helmet ) on the other, proffesional tools, ( Pedal puller, new parts, Dremmel tool ( small sander )) And the result is stunning, better than many expensive bikes nowadays.

[@CoggieBike]

Thanks for the info!

[@mikelelgemann820]

The Rear Derailleur painting is killing me and the deore decal at the end was like boom in my brain man. Awesome build.

[@rickpaincm7750]

disfrute cada momento de la restauración gran trabajo y muy impresionante

[@fib621]

Incredible restoration build! I'm Definitely gonna use that color theme for my Gravel Bike.

[@CoggieBike]

Glad you like it!

[@haydzmtb]

Amazing dude. Seriously amazing. You got very lucky with the stem, seat post and BB extraction.

[@CoggieBike]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenolalekan538]

I've never been this patient to watch a KZbin video, I'm glad it was worth it..... interesting!.

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@sunflowers6612]

i have never watched someone weld a disc conversion before ⭐⭐👍👍kool

[@armandojuan64]

Nice job . There's magic in bringing something back to life .

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@omareduardotroncoso107]

WoW 😱it's a very good job, it turned out great, I've enjoyed watching the montage, you're a machine, greetings from Spain, Mallorca 👏👏

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!! Greetings from Philippines!

[@packohub1145]

Muchos Gracias..

[@user-ts9wo2lx5r]

Хорошая работа бро! Много труда было вложено в рестоврацию. Велосипед получился просто сказка!

[@winnmahuron6314]

I used to have the same model as my first MTB. I rode it at my first Fat Tire MTB week at Crested Butte when I got back from Desert Storm. Now I wished that I would have kept it. Your work is inspiring, thank you for sharing.

[@shakhayathossain1873]

I have seen lots of restoration video's, this one is the best. Hats off. Nice work. loved it.

[@CoggieBike]

Wow, thank you!

[@aribthesoldiers3977]

@@CoggieBike how much price it will take

[@biggwillbeats4384]

Nice transformation 🙌🏾‼️ That color scheme is DOPE.

[@CoggieBike]

Appreciate it

[@TheSpiritOfTheWest]

This is the best I’ve seen on KZbin. Even old shovel

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@SandraRegina-oi7nt]

Incrível !!!!!! essa ficou linda demais Parabéns.

[@annies8075]

Very nice restoration 👍. Here in the UK far too many bikes are thrown away instead of being restored.

[@CoggieBike]

Cool, thanks

[@timjohns3743]

Dude! Nice work! This was a great video. As long as you have a great old frame to begin with, makes a super fun resto! TJ in ColoRADo USA

[@userzero9259]

Beautiful work! I have a frame from a GT Outpost Trail that I've been trying to give this same kind of love to, but it's been sitting in my garage for years.

[@GerardoMogollonBTC]

Congratulations! What an amazing restoration work! I have never seen the use of MTB shifters and brakes on a gravel handlebar!

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you very much!

[@joseescobar930]

Excelente restauración, me fascinó el video. Sigan así siempre. Saludos desde Paraguay. 🇵🇾

[@pablosendra5961]

❤

[@felixjackson2670]

Lovely build. Fantastic attention to detail. Brilliant

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you so much!

[@cooldude3123]

This has to be the most satisfying restoration I've ever seennnnn

[@CoggieBike]

Thanks!!!

[@samharris3508]

Great job restoring what most people would throw away. Kudos to you, and keep up the good work.

[@sizquirt]

it was not a restoration, more like a bike build

[@erickmoraes5059]

Ficou incrível, muito bonita essa bicicleta. A restauração ficou perfeita.

[@desperadodeluxe2292]

Wow I was amazed by how well preserved the square taper spindle was 1:35

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you so much!

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Pulled my GT Avalanche 2008 out of the garage today and took her for a nice 20km :) parking her with a new drivetrain was a fantastic idea, she's buttery smooth in retirement lol.

[@CoggieBike]

That is awesome!

[@paths2go]

This video deserves tons of likes. You are awesome by giving this bike a second life 👍

[@CoggieBike]

Glad you liked it!!

[@jakewilson1070]

You should start providing links to all the parts you install. Would be really nice.

[@jeanutile7109]

More on the restoration products used. Could be really nice.

[@anonimojulios1247]

Excelente 💕 Ótima imaginação e restauração, as cores combinaram perfeitamente, se uma pessoa olha nem imagina como estava antes🤩🤩

[@CoggieBike]

Obrigada!!!

[@nayefbaraka2396]

This is everything , very professional , love the details your a legend , wish i could bring you my road bike

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@ungatito1210]

❤❤❤❤ esto trae tantos recuerdos, cuando nos mudamos de ciudad y no oude traer mi bicicleta en vez de comprarme una nueva mi papá recogio una que iban a desechar y juntos la reparamos hasta el dia de hoy me acuerdo de las horas que pasamos limpiando y reparandola y ouedo conformar que luego de 15 años( tengo 25 y todo fue cuando tenia 10) aun funciona se la regalamos a una vecina cuando me quedo chica.

[@rodrigo6669]

Do lixo ao luxo 😉 Ficou muito bonita a renovação dessa bike ai 😉👍

[@CoggieBike]

Obrigado irmão!

[@MarcosAntonio-pb8dv]

Top demais , perfeito ! 👉🇧🇷👏👏👏.

[@genzwarzone]

iba talaga pag kumpleto sa gamit, sobrang ganda ng result at nabigyan ng 2nd life yung bike 😀

[@user-qe6xb1gi8x]

2 years ago I did the same thing.I rebuilt my dahon 20 inches folding bike.when I finshied the paint,I put some stikcers on the frame,then I again sprayed a layer of clear print,so that the stickers would be lookied very much shiny.you could have a try next time.

[@user-is1wq5lk2j]

Просто супер, одно наслаждение смотреть !!!!!!!!!!

[@CoggieBike]

Спасибо!!!

[@WakizashiSabre]

So beautiful! I wonder, how easy is braking and shifting gears on that bike. Trying to get older used bike for my lady and she kinda fell in love with my gravel, which are hard to come by in decent price compared to older bikes.

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!

[@RichardL.-kc4vu]

Es muy ...muy fácil cambiar componentes. Restaurar una bicicleta es otro nivel. Restaurar es mantenerlo con piezas originales. Pero los que no saben nada te dirán que te quedó bien.

[@corynardin]

Beautiful build. I loved watching it.

[@chinvuiliam9346]

Cleanest transformation that should be proud of

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you!!!!

[@lochlannburnett5935]

Brilliant work buddy. The bike looks incredible!! 👍👍

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@germanhernandez1983]

Buena restauración y video. Te felicito por tu trabajo. Es genuino y con pasio y eso lo hace mejor. Buscaba una restauración clásica pero tu video y el trabajo con pasión me gusto. Saludos desde Chile

[@stinkyfungus]

I'd have gone a slightly different direction with the component spec personally. But I can't deny the work and quality of the restoration of that tired old frame. Really nice job. 🍻

[@jase6709]

Nothing wrong with Amazon spec 😏

[@CoggieBike]

Right on

[@chinitoreno]

@Coggie Bike never disappoints. 🐶🚲💯

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you Chickecnjoy, now I'm hungry 😆

[@lazarofalcaomoreira2537]

parabens!!! ficou linda a biker 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CoggieBike]

Obrigado irmão!

[@mudassarshaikh913]

Though u have replaced most of the old parts to new ones , But still u constructed a Beautiful Bike .. wish u were in my country, I would give you to build a new Bike for me...😅 Keep up your Talent & good Work God bless

[@CoggieBike]

Maybe one day! Thank you!

[@vandanaJayM]

You should start your own bike shop. You know piece by piece! Excellent!!

[@memocorona3564]

Excelente video!! Puedes decirme de donde conseguiste el adaptadpr de freno de disco trasero?? Quiero hacer la misma adaptación en mi bicicleta. Gracias

[@alukardka]

hay muchos en amazon o mercado libre , esos tienen abrazadera para no soldar , pero igualmente puedes soldarlos si puedes o quieres

[@eggplant_mechanic]

Great restoration, bro! 😀

[@CoggieBike]

Thank you so much!

[@dennisr.d.mascarenas3886]

I love and enjoy bikes.. This is excellent handcraft, pure magic.. From Colorado, the mountain bike capital of USA.. 😂😎🇺🇸

[@ianski65]

Good work man. Looking real sweet. Ive got the Ally frame version. Keep ‘em coming Bro. Greetings from Essex UK 🖖🏼

[@CoggieBike]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gbuendia2]

Amazing restoration, congratulations! A question: what brand of saddle have you used? Thanks

[@CoggieBike]

It's a generic saddle & I painted it with purple

[@arminquante1369]

Very well done and entertaining restoration video. I have also refurbished old bikes several times, but then mostly consistently replaced all parts. Therefore, I found it great that you have given the rear derailleur again a chance. The bike has become really great. One question I have, what kind of handlebar is that? Manufacturer, model or designation? I have never seen this handlebar. lg Armin

[@mireia3208]

knock off of the surly corner bar it seems

[@benybenimarusgl3965]

You just earned another subscriber dude. You're awesome at this

[@CoggieBike]

Welcome aboard!

[@user-xi7ki6wp6u]

It's amazing how these videos help me de-stress, thank you very much (:

[@fl_ks4148]

Fajna renowacja! Naprawdę wsadziłeś dobry i drogi osprzęt bo nie spodziewałem się rockshox ani przerzutki deore

[@ratroddiesels1981]

viewed this video again . you have magnificent mechanical engineering skills. this video relaxes us . thanks

[@paulmaurice4491]

Nice work, you took a piece of scrap metal and turned it into a thing of beauty! One critique.. the one by system doesn’t do it for me.. it’s hilly where I ride and I often find I need a bailout gear after a long ride. I hope this video gets a million views! Really well done!

[@aaronmedenilla1713]

Another solid and satisfying restoration! ❤️ Looking forward for more restorations

[@CoggieBike]

Maraming salamat po!

[@DICASeCURIOSIDADESdoEDY]

Não consegui ver direito, mas parece que a fita de guidão está colocada errada, a força que faz contra ela ergue as bordas e se desgasta mais rapidamente.

[@infinitereason1981]

Excuse me for turning the pointer fast forward.. So excited to see the result immediately.. 😅😅😅 👏👏👏 Well done..

[@janb3938]

I've never seen someone use a pipe cutter on a steerer tube. Good idea

[@CoggieBike]

Thanks 👍

[@Vivaemovimentese1]

Muito top, aonde compro esse guidão?🤜🏽🚴🤛🏽

[@CoggieBike]

Obrigado! eu comprei pela internet

[@johnashley4529]

I’m

[@wandet5]

It is not a bicycle renovation, but its building. Only the frame is renewed, the rest of the parts are different. Overall it turned out nice. P.S. This is not rock shox :D

[@g.s777]

Outstanding work it's unbelievable the transformation.

[@CoggieBike]

Thanks!!!

[@mizais17]

ayos boss dami ko natutunan pati mga need kong tools alam ko narin....then ung threaded type fork pala pwedeng ireplace sya ng threadless.... thanks po for this vid