DREAM BUILD MTB - 1992 Yeti Cycles ARC

There has been a lot of people asking to see a 'retro' DREAM BUILD and I figured we needed to get things off to a seriously strong start so I teamed up with Silverfish UK to piece together one of the coolest mountain bikes of all time.. the 1992 Yeti Cycles ARC!
This bike has been carefully specced out with all the correct kit from the period - and really is a DREAM BUILD! It doesn't get much more iconic than a turquoise YETI with purple anodised components, 1992 XTR and Tioga disk wheels!
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[@GeeMilner]

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[@gamezerge1229]

This should be in the ASMR category hehe. Awesome video

[@rolandrandall4503]

Horrible ugly bike

[@rolandrandall4503]

JK JK

[@mikefrank6319]

Wow. Very similar to my "team" replica build of the first A.R.C. in October 1990. My bike celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Easton tapered aluminum tubing that debuted on the A.R.C. and the Doug Bradbury Manitou simultaneously.I remember that the frame and rigid Accutrax fork was $1750 or $1950 with the Manitou 1 suspension fork. XTR had not been introduced yet, so the bike was built with XT thumb shifters and Ritchey brake levers mounted on purple Answer bars. An Answer ATAC stem and a purple threaded King evolution headset connected to the first gen Manitou fork.Then all of the purple stuff, Cook Brothers crankset, Ringle seat post, skewers and anti chain suck thing, Critical Racing brakes, White Industries Ti bottom bracket and a Bullseye front hub. XT drivetrain and Mavic wheels. A $4200 masterpiece that I still have in fantastic condition.Things changed many times over the years but it still has the King Headset stripped of its purple anodized finish, and polished and the entire front wheel with the beautiful purple Bullseye hub. Hand built goodness to the core.

[@mr.sellmon774]

give me 😶

[@PowerrangerInWhite]

Petition to bring back the 90s colorways | \ /

[@GeeMilner]

I take it you like it then?! haha

[@tfmaus]

second

[@PowerrangerInWhite]

@@GeeMilner Definetly😍

[@TheAfricanpoofly]

The machining looks good too!

[@smallerfreeze]

V A P O R W A V E

[@Modrov]

1992: we will have flying bikes ! 2020: rEtRo DrEAM BUild :D

[@krzysiek8886]

Pro bikers are flyimg and jumping:-)

[@ferdifresh8464]

they under estimated us

[@alfa-vd9vq]

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[@xBorisD]

yeah we have flying bikes... In gta 5 online

[@niklasras]

@@xBorisD for a sec i thought u was Zuhn

[@win83chester10]

Guys, thank you for bringing back memories. Beauty and simplicity of classic bikes are phenomenal. I remember, I was drooling over such bikes in mid 90's coz could not afford a single part. Now, I have my own dream build - Nomad 4. It has taken some time but it proves that dreams come true. Thanks again from a Polish man in Scotland.

[@Mouth0921]

That was beautiful. Thank you for taking me back to a time where riding was artistic in all forms. A time where Ned Overend, Julie Furtado, John Tomac, Rishi Grewal, Hans Rey, and so many others helped to pioneer an already amazing sport and hobby. Grafton cranks, man, such memories! Ringle, need say more? Hyperlite bars, insanely tuff! Everything you placed on that unicorn, was the best of the best! Again, thank you for reminding me of a time when I was young, free, and inspired...

[@nicolasd815]

I cry when i heard the dustcaps screaming... this masterpiece deserve a little bit of grease!

[@TOMI093]

Totally agree, but it think this bike will be not for use only for displaying in a museum or so, because it was not so precise as the other ones

[@nicolasd815]

Even for static display a proper mechanic never forget to use grease and oil during a bike assembly... this is a Lego job..

[@letour32rr]

The terrible bottom bracket adjustment hurt me too.

[@MrYesNeinMaybe]

Gregory Dujas, oh you little smartie. Believe me, he knows what he‘s doing! So do yourself a favour and stop being such an smart ass. Use more grease and oil...lmfao By the way, this Yeti is a piece of Art! But what do you know!? The only thing you see ( or don’t ) is grease and oil. Ridiculous!

[@dercaptain2790]

You know you're in serious trouble, when your chain tool spins more freely than your cranks. Looks like proper lubrication isn't optional.

[@macsays2834]

Wow, truly a dream build, I lusted after this bike as 12yr old.. period correct masterpiece! Brilliant👏

[@GeeMilner]

Thanks dude, it's great to see so many people loving the retro dream build, i wasn't sure how it would go down..

[@macsays2834]

Gee Milner .. honestly it’d be great to see more now & again, such a classic and shows how far bikes have come, best thing I’ve watched in a long time, thank you!

[@RealMTBAddict]

So you wanted to have sex with it? Dafuq

[@VladiDusil]

Hey look a fellow 1980s baby. I too remember drooling over the Yeti the same year.

[@samhoff2545]

@@RealMTBAddict dude.. it means he wanted it badly.

[@CodaHale]

I love your Dream Build series in general, since I like wrenching on bikes almost as much as I like riding them, but this one really found me where I live. I remember being a kid and lusting after every single one of these components. In addition to being a beautifully-shot video, this is an amazing trip down memory lane. Thank you.

[@gregoryvinson9299]

Of all the absolutely gorgeous builds you've shown over the years, this is by far the most gorgeous!

[@georgehanna924]

🐓🍑 chicken booty

[@thisishowiedewitt76]

This was my favorite dream build yet. Do more of these retro bulds like this. I love it!

[@DiegoCamarero]

Definitely. Retro builds are amazing.

[@niallkeane3794]

This is the weirdest best custom bike build I’ve ever seen

[@Kaskownik1214]

+1

[@domenicocoletta2829]

@@Kaskownik1214 gxvxcd

[@ryan_gibber]

Fake lol

[@rolandrandall4503]

I agree but it is a little ugly

[@Killer-ku8nf]

Seth’s Bike Hacks How is it weird?

[@monztrluvr]

Nineties! All those parts bring back so many memories! Love this!!

[@GeeMilner]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@monztrluvr]

@@GeeMilner , started riding in the 90s, still have old magazines with photos of purple anodized everything! Those were the times! And that gorgeous Manitou, and the infamous tioga disc wheel.woohoo! Thanks a tonne for this Gee !

[@GeeMilner]

@@monztrluvr You're totally welcome, it's something we've been wanting to do for a long time on the channel, there will be more retro bikes to come!

[@brokengoof8620]

@@GeeMilner if you get a chance please! Do one of the Kona Colin Macrae frames! If you need one to do it with my friend actually has one!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

The camera work, the lighting, the music. Soo goood! I can never get enough of these videos.

[@tecdesigns8183]

Awesome retro build I remember lusting after a yeti like this when new way back awesome build... I still have a flite trans alp on my bike

[@Adamas_83]

Yeah, this one brought back some memories. It must have taken a while to get all those parts together. And no idea how you found a Tioga Disc Drive in that good of shape. Bravo, more of this please!

[@GeeMilner]

More retro stuff coming for sure!

[@matiasrobledo7202]

This bike is just amazing, i'm doing mu own versión i'll show u soon bro

[@jamesbalentine1942]

Hands down the coolest bike build yet. On of my favorite all time bikes.

[@oldshovel]

Beautiful build and beautiful parts. Well done. An awesome tribute to the awesome bikes of the 90's... and Oury grips at the end - awesome! Thanks!

[@PeeBeds]

Clearly a shelf queen with the disappointing lack of grease during the build but OH. MY. GOD. what a MACHINE 😍😍👍

[@GeeMilner]

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[@frankpeanuts8701]

Gee Milner ok, I’ll check it out

[@jacklourdreambonanza6883]

I wish i have that bike is owesome man

[@thebredebangbraadlandexpir5348]

What about modren hardtail with disc wheel.

[@rizalsahid3352]

Ngomong apa le le

[@arleneriego5142]

Wish that I also have that one 😔

[@globeRM]

Such a lovely piece of simple engineering. Beauty!

[@TheJonjojan]

i just keep on smiling watching this old school setup being done.

[@terrancetanner4523]

This is so strangely addictive and soothing to watch

[@gndvl]

Now i can sleep peacefully.. great builder.

[@SteveKimbo]

Ah man, what a thing of beauty. That was ten and a bit minutes of therapy. Thank you! Keep these retro builds coming!

[@lucasblanchard47]

I LOVE this build! Perfect 90’s colors and period correct parts! LOVE me some teal!

[@blitoris]

Absolutely dripping in Ringlé

[@greengonzonz]

Lol, watching this made me late for work.... I regret nothing. In fact I might watch it again later as well. 💙💙💙

[@melkerkruse1006]

Not only an amazing build but also a cinematic masterpiece. Chills, literal chills.

[@giffmann2]

Well done Gee! Sure brings back memories of working in a shop back in the 90s!

[@matiasm.3124]

Awesome build and film !

[@wesleyfaith7473]

8:29 I was watching alone in the dark! Damn it!!! 😂

[@jonstierle3628]

Amazing! The legends would be proud of this build! I now realize I need MORE 3D Violet in my life.

[@douglashero3261]

Wow! This takes me back. I had many of those components on my own bike back in the 1990s. And mostly in purple.

[@kiwaycanny6522]

I love how he uses Brand New parts but when it comes to a saddle He goes for the classic selle italia flite titanium! Probs for that

[@cextr]

Ahhhh, cantilever brakes! No bleeding on this one!

[@onaros]

Very nice build, back in the day i used to drool over magazines with pictures of bikes like this YETI. I still own and ride my first proper mountain bike, a 93 TREK. Thanks for the video.

[@fulppiction2480]

One of the most fascinating and satisfying dream build I've ever seen. This freaking 90s colors are so hot. I love the high level of attention of detail

[@johnmarquet5964]

I may be showing my age but I got goosebumps watching this build. Cheers Gee

[@dschingy]

I love the build. Though I hate seeing everything installed bone dry. Dude!

[@MarshWaha]

It’s display only, but if it was for use I would otherwise agree.

[@rocatalin88]

Can't really describe just how cool this build was! Absolutely fantastic, congrats!

[@Ironjuanchozapatae]

Gimme 3 in black, orange and dark blue!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Back to the 90's!!!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Dang - I had all the Ringle goodies on my ‘94ish Manitou hardtail. Love the intro with the Ringle Anti-chain suck bracket! I still got my Ti twisters some where....

[@derstoipfalzer]

Hab mir vor ein paar Jahren auch ein Manitou HT von 1995 aufgebaut.

[@aminkhorasany_4676]

Next on Gee milner primitive bike build : just a stone wheel and wood

[@DanielMoraPhoto]

DREAM VINTAGE BIKE BUILD!

[@markrobinson7849]

Just wow. Best build yet. Things were so much simpler back in the day.

[@lowellhawkins6051]

What a work of art! A true classic.

[@mogglie]

0:41 “Yep” that screw is in the right place. It gets funnier every time I click on it

[@promodsteve7882]

Incredible build, so cool to see how it has evolved.

[@fabianrojas6756]

What a lovely video... A really dream build. thanks guys!!

[@jonhbat]

cry? cry! if this isn’t the most beautiful bike I’ve ever had, I don’t know what to say other than that

[@Hoovnuts2010]

As beautiful as this is I was disappointed in the lack of grease applied to the parts during assembly as well as no cable end caps. But a gorgeous bike for sure!

[@HeadHunter0974]

Gunna say the same thing

[@whollyspokes3645]

@@HeadHunter0974 Wait till the Moby post is frozen in the frame ..haha

[@kiwaycanny6522]

Cable end caps in purple for just a few Cents

[@dumbr2098]

Pretty sure it's just for show.

[@conkercube6509]

No end caps made me feel uneasy. Also, for me, it's not really MTB if it doesn't have disc brakes. Other than that, pretty rad bike

[@omgupta4556]

Awesomeness is in the 90s bikes!! What the color man. I like it.💥

[@markianwoodbury]

This was so much fun to watch! I hope to see more.

[@sdbling]

Sweet edit at 00:40 seconds guy. “Ribbit!!!”

[@andy537]

Wow, wow and wow! Even had the Selle Italia Flite titanium saddle. What's next?? Marin team titanium, Cannondale V???

[@GeeMilner]

Crazy isn't it!

[@andy537]

Absolutely something else and took me back to when I was young and bought every trick part I could for my bikes. Thank you for such an awesome video.

[@GeeMilner]

@@andy537 You're totally welcome dude, plenty more retro builds to come!

[@chm1701]

I’m waiting for a Proflex Beast or Animal 😉

[@kiwaycanny6522]

Yes Do a killer V or a super V or a m600 beast from the east

[@wingnutbert9685]

Wow. Speechless! This was and still is my dream bike. First thing I'd hunt down if I had the cash. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Bout the only thing I'd change would be an Accu-Trax fork, Bullseye cranks and no disk wheel. Maybe a pair of clear Yeti grips as well. And a purple anno'd Hi-Rite, just to reference back even further. But that's just me. Damn that's sculpture. To this day, every time I see a teal painted bike that ain't a Yeti, my brow wrinkles with disdain. It's just subconscious.I've got a minty, period correct Troy Lee that would go nicely for that ride.

[@thomasvanmierlo6481]

Wow. Beautiful bike and amazingly captured

[@GeeMilner]

Thanks Thomas!

[@jcsrst]

Beautiful! Where's the grease though???

[@dave_c2805]

it looks all nos so maybe they just did a showroom build to preserve the parts?

[@lj2616]

David Carey judging from the BB bearing preload i think you're right

[@floody79]

@@dave_c2805 they're all secondhand parts now.

[@dave_c2805]

@@floody79 shhh ebay doesnt need to know

[@floody79]

Dream build? I'll hear the sound of those BB cups being fitted in my nightmares. For the love of all things Ringle Holey, get the grease gun (and the BB prep tools!) out please! The bike is incredibly pretty and a lovely capture of a bygone era, but it's only fit for the wall assembled like that.

[@MrZzpank33r]

Back in 90's there wasn't such thing as grease :V

[@i_like_hobbies2301]

The build video is awesome and I focused on every bit of it, really interesting and just amusing project 90s bikes are need to be brought back

[@heyimamaker]

Oury grips are still my favorite grips! Bikes in the '90s had so much character, they were so much more variety of parts and styles back then.

[@YuoTubeTobi]

Wasn't there any grease back in the 90s? For example the BB seems very rough on that build. Also here and there too low Nm torque, for example the rear derailleur. I wonder where that guy got all these color matching parts. Not easy to have the same anodized tone. And all parts seem mint. Must have been a nightmare to find all these.

[@MrYesNeinMaybe]

Tobias Tesching, matching Parts are from Ringle! Hubs, Stem etc. This Yeti is a piece of Art!

[@hollohullu9448]

they are probably not gonna ride it so there's no point

[@YuoTubeTobi]

@@hollohullu9448 a bike you don't ride? That's pointless

[@hollohullu9448]

@@YuoTubeTobi It's a retro bike, what's the point riding it and chipping all the paint?

[@YuoTubeTobi]

@@hollohullu9448 fun? A bike you can't ride just takes up space for bikes you can.

[@tommasomorini4528]

Why don’t you do an other dream build hardtail mtb? Something like a marin San Quentin

[@AlohaBrent]

The Grafton Levers!!! Oh how I lusted over those... Such a dream build.

[@Defaultdann123]

Honestly my favourite dream build so far 😊

[@blueeyedbiker681]

I have a new set of the purple peace brake sign cable thingys,.cant remember who made them and what they were called

[@blitoris]

Ringlé, pratically all the bling on this build is from Ringlé.

[@martinredfern5706]

mojo's

[@jonnythelegs2597]

They're Onza chill pills if memory serves me correctly.

[@blitoris]

@@jonnythelegs2597 onza chill pills were a solid circular disc. Peace symbol was 100% Ringlé.

[@whollyspokes3645]

As Said Ringle mojo cable hanger Moby seatpost H20 bottle cage

[@SaulML]

Grease?

[@MarshWaha]

It’s a display piece not for use.

[@G-man45444]

Very very nice. I have a 1993 Rocky Mountain Stratos I bought in 1993 and still ride today .... I put drop bars and a Brookes saddle on ... and matching red anodized bits and pieces .... old bikes are awesome

[@johncleland6660]

Thank you Gee! A million times! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@lucaspouzadoux9786]

I'm so curious to know how much it weights

[@MarshWaha]

I agree especially since threaded headsets are heavier then threadless something I recently learned.

[@kianferre5727]

0:54 where can you Hey One of those ? I would like one in anodized Red dot my kinda moderna bike becouse they look sick

[@riverfox]

The OG Manitous !! Tioga Tensions disk!! Hyper lite bars!! Every damn component brought me 90s flashbacks. Awesome build!

[@Agamum]

Am not surprised at all. Every 30 years fashion comes back around. I was 8 years old when this bike was new. So I can tell you these types of color schemes were common from the late 80s, up until the late 90s. Quite a gem you have there.

[@LostInTheMysteriousWorld]

Hello

[@user-co1hh5ur2e]

うちのARCも、また組もうかって気になる٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

[@jamesbridges1107]

Looks better than any bike today...AWESOME BUILD!!!!!!

[@LeadMunitions]

One of my favorite builds!! I remember putting a lot of these components on my Gary Fisher Paragon! Right down to the Manitou front suspension.🏆 makes me sad to think that I sold that bike in a tag sale about 18 years ago..man I wish I kept it🥺

[@jerrymebarnatia4060]

notice me GEE MILNER❤

[@sergei2309]

9:37 Что так трудно было болт покрасить, ржавый поставил?

[@williamwolski4987]

This reminds me so much of my first build. I had the same color ringle water bottle holder, quick release, seat post and stem, with purple Sun rims and Kooka cranks on a 94 Mongoose w a Mag 21! I even had that stupid purple thing by the bottom bracket that I forgot was for. This bike is even more purped out than mine was! Brought me back to 95!!

[@alessandrolepori9535]

This is a dream's time machine... I LOVE IT!

[@DCassidy42]

To each their own, but I think this bike is ugly AF.

[@coninckbicicletas5949]

Já assisti este vídeo umas 10x, relembro cada peça dessa época. Trabalho fantástico.

[@dinohuntr851]

I always wanted a Yeti, but I rode the heck out of my Rockhopper. Good memories!! ❤️

[@Wintintin]

A classic bike reminds of the days when Yeti, Klein, Fat Chance, Moots, Raliegh USA and few others ruled MTB. Yeti made the most exotic bikes with Cook Bro's, Paul's Parts and Graffton anodised parts. Man I used to drool over that stuff. Love Yeti!! Great build, the ARC is an iconic bike within the YETI stable and in MTB.

[@Pokkarix]

Kickass bike! Nice colour scheme. Absolutely love it!

[@Vovantro]

Как же он красив! С ума сойти можно! Я бы такой себе взял не глядя! Это просто шедевр! 🤗

[@mudbutton2]

Brings back 90's MTB memories!

[@henriks5008]

MTB and the 90´s what an era! I remember gawking at these bikes and cost back in my teens.

[@kellymckenzie4865]

Oh my god yes! Well worth the wait.

[@dudeonbike800]

Love this! Purple Haze! Love those M737s. Mine are still going strong. Have a second almost new spare pair just waiting for the right bike!

[@dazmos_65]

Brings back nice memories. The Ringle parts display at my local B.shop and joy of getting some, think swapped some motocross stuff with a few quid for a stem once. Just stunning! PURPLE still rocks. Thanks

[@Kev.in-Bike]

this old school bike is beautiful. very good job

[@jackhesed]

idk why but this is so relaxing to watch.

[@roychan2160]

A blast from the past especially the anodised purple aluminium and exposed side routing of the cables plus threaded steerer tube.

[@sidian911]

tightening the headset near the end was the best part. so satisfying.

[@andybloomer]

Love it. If the Flite saddle wasn't enough to take me back to the 90s, the use of hairspray to put the grips on certainly was

[@rlpgnzga]

Da heck! This is period correct! Mostly people drool on top of the line, high end bikes (including me). But this? This is truly a master piece.

[@aeror115]

A masterpiece 🙌 Enjoy the bike life

[@manuelmartensen]

Brings back some lovely memories for sure! For my dream build I would have picked Syncros hollow steel cranks, white Onza Porcupines and a Hügi rear hub :)

[@NathanMorgan1976]

That's absolutely a dream build . the elnett hairspray was a nice touch !