rat bike 2.0

[@johnbrann75]

Like the use of swept back bars on the older mountain bikes. I've done that on my bikes due to back issues, I'm in my 60s and riding in an aero position isn't happening anymore.

[@garysprojects]

Haha yes! The swept back bars definitely makes it more fun & cruisey !

[@mkusanagi]

Hey man. Been obsessed with your videos. Finally stumbled across a decent frame, no wheels but has a 105 group. So stoked, I'll be so happy if it turns out half as good as your work. Truly an inspiration dude!

[@garysprojects]

Thank you mate i appreciate that. Nice ! 105 is a nice solid group , should come out great 👍😊😊😊 cheers!

[@Area612]

Im so glad I found you here, mate. All of your resto's are just fantastic. I wish I lived near you to enjoy these bikes first hand. I've raced and built bikes since 1982 and I cant tell you how much I appreciate what you are putting out. I will keep watching and I may have a question or two for you. Thank you!!

[@garysprojects]

Wow that means a lot , thank you glad you like them! No worries ask away. Thanks for watching, Cheers!

[@adamahdan1223]

love how you make old bikes look so nice and clean✨

[@garysprojects]

Thx my dude! A clean & refurb here and there does wonders 🫡🫡😊

[@Maik1968]

Just can agree, nice build and the background music is very relaxing. Greetings from Germany and thanks for this video and keep on going 👍🍀🌞

[@garysprojects]

@@Maik1968 cheers mate glad you like it ! I will do my best ! Greetings from Melbourne australia! 😊🙏

[@Maik1968]

@@garysprojects thanks mate, I visited Melbourne in 2013 and met people from Melbourne on another journey to Australia. My 94yo aunt and family are living in Stanthorpe, Queensland. So I have a strong bond to you guys down under ✌️😘🍀🌞👍

[@chrisarnold462]

I love the geometry of 90s MTBs. They look so tough. I've got an Albon Tech in the shed among other projects. This has inspired me to go dig it out.

[@garysprojects]

Hell ya they are cool as! Ya should do it up ! Will make a cool bike for sure

[@rainbowhiker]

Turned out nicely. Happy trails.

[@garysprojects]

Thx my dude , you too !

[@toastyrides]

Sweet video Gary! Looks like an awesome rig 🤩 I can’t wait to try the Moth bar out 😫🙈 but still heaps of other parts to sort for that build 😅

[@garysprojects]

Cheers mate ! Moth bars are super good you won’t be disappointed!! 🙏😊

[@olinafan4459]

bro this is so beautiful, you are an artist!

[@garysprojects]

Thank you my dude I appreciate that !

[@MonkeyShred]

Dude those bars look crazy wide! Good tip for the shifters too. Going to have to log that one in the memory bank and try it out with some clamps with stripped threads I've got. Maybe they'll have enough friction to hold

[@garysprojects]

Haha yeah they are super wide! Feels cool. Ya give it a go see how you go ! Thx buddy 😊🙏

[@franciscodeassisbalbinodes2143]

A bike ficou linda. Parabens pelo zelo.

[@Kaelidoz]

I was impressed when you dished the front wheel. fucking with spokes still scares me.

[@garysprojects]

Hahah cheers ! Give it a try it’s not too bad 👍

[@mr.pearlmountain]

Wonderful build ❤

[@garysprojects]

Thank you! 🤗

[@themeatpopsicle]

nice one getting that threaded suspension fork!

[@garysprojects]

Cheers mate had it lying around !

[@glennpettersson9002]

The Moth bars didn't leave much room on the bridge but they give the bike a great vibe. I don't know what it is but that rig is more than the sum of its parts. 👍

[@garysprojects]

Hahah yeah they are wide!! Fun tho, cheers mate i appreciate that I think the parts work well together !

[@jonathandougherty3677]

Gary if you have a Allen socket, you could just use socket extensions for reach the bolts for the lowers.

[@garysprojects]

Ahhh I don’t, maybe I could get one ! Cheers

[@viviennepatterson5950]

Always learn something with your videos. Thanks again.

[@garysprojects]

Cheers glad you liked it thank you ! 😊

[@ridethroughlifertl]

Great job as always. That wind was pretty crazy, we've been getting it like that a lot too.

[@garysprojects]

Yeah the wind been real crazy here , makes it hard to work on the balcony 😂😂😂

[@Coyotewes14]

Could you do a bike check and show all the sweet bikes you have? Nice work Gary!

[@garysprojects]

Yep I currently doing it , won’t be all of them but probably 4

[@mochster]

u ratted this bike tf out bro. sick!

[@garysprojects]

Ayyyy cheers buddy!

[@ashpunting]

I enjoyed this video, mate, on my Gary Fisher mountain bike. The marozocchi bomer forks were leaking mineral oil. I think the seals were broken, but I did manage to pump them up, but it's not perfect I loved what you did with the bike adding the swept back handlebars I added some honda bars to my fat tyre cafe racer style electric bike and the are really comfortable 😊

[@garysprojects]

Hell ya that sounds awesome! Very sick. Nice job getting the forks going ! Cheers 😊

[@justinyou8167]

love it gary! moth bars look too good on that setup

[@garysprojects]

Ayyy cheers Justin i appreciate that , ended up working well!

[@jimmylovesbikes]

I like the placement of the right shifter. Never thought of that! Can you move through the full gear range with your fingers easily?

[@garysprojects]

Yep it works super easily ! Give it a try , pretty nice

[@johnbaca8692]

Looks good!! Let the good times roll!

[@garysprojects]

Cheers mate!! It’s a fun one , good times for sure !

[@StevenStratford]

Love the look of this bike building something similar...the diamond back frame I've got is really to big but I love the ride of it especially with different bars of an old marin...but plans to swap them for something with more upsweep..cheers,steve uk

[@garysprojects]

Thank you mate ! Maybe a short stem could help, hope it works out cheers 🙌

[@StevenStratford]

Jammed seat post is currently preventing me from doing that...its a basic bike that needed some love...I lived 26 years outside and work doing odd jobs so it just needs to be comfortable and reliable...I been living with my partner for two years now...in her house so at least both myself and my bike get to stay indoors.lol...thanks for the reply by the way, appreciate it, thank you

[@garysprojects]

@@StevenStratford no worries mate, good luck with everything !

[@red_dread]

I love a good solid comfy ratbike - this one looks bulletproof. I'm dying to do a build with a handlebar like that! The Quadra fork brings back memories, it was supposed to be the first "affordable" suspension fork according to magazines, so as a kid I got obsessed with the idea of getting one, but I still couldn't afford it so had to wait many more years until I got a nasty RST instead. Have you found the chain stays put on that single chainring OK? My Bianchi ratbike has been a nightmare with its 1x conversion.

[@garysprojects]

Cheers mate it’s def a fun ride ! I was suprised how well the Quadra worked, fairly stiff and no noise! Hahah yea I think rst were a bit heavier. The chain stays on fairly well and didn’t drop once during this video. I would say maybe drop 2-3 times since building this bike (originally when it had rigid forks and different bars). but it’s been many months now though. I think maybe the short cage derailleur helps ? Or my soft riding 😂

[@insertnamehere8686]

Why not use hair spray or rubbing alcohol for grip installation?

[@garysprojects]

Hair spray is messy when you try to take it off and water works great for me (and also free)

[@Gretsch0997]

Thanks Jack Sparrow

[@garysprojects]

No worries Matey

[@distortohio]

Rad build!

[@garysprojects]

Thanks mate!

[@goergeerwoll]

I find the process of dishing the wheel very intriguing because I personally find it somewhat intimidating to attempt myself. Therefore, if you have any tips and tricks regarding straightening and dishing wheels, they would be more than welcome. :D

[@garysprojects]

Yeah it can be a bit tricky but the more you practice the better it gets. I would start off with just a small bump and try to get it out - always make sure you are turning the spoke nipple in the right direction because it’s easy to get it mixed up. You could try to do it like how I did on a stand and just use your brake pads as a guide - you can use your barrel adjuster to bring the pads in slowly til you hear a tiny scrape then tru the wheel until you don’t hear it anymore. Then bring the pads in a tiny bit closer and repeat the process or until you had enough. Trying it is the only way you will learn! Good luck 👍

[@goergeerwoll]

@@garysprojects Thanks for the response, i figured this is something you just learn by practicing a lot. Thanks for all your vids, really enjoying watching the slow pace cleaning and building parts!

[@garysprojects]

Cheers mate i appreciate that ! 😊🙏

[@superpotato4274]

what size bottom bracket for use 7speed sprocket????😢😢

[@garysprojects]

Depends on crank & bike frame usually 110-123

[@superpotato4274]

@@garysprojects i use a single crank

[@superpotato4274]

@@garysprojects what size bottom brckt??

[@garysprojects]

@@superpotato4274 not sure man 110 maybe

[@Wana-i9z]

nice bike.

[@garysprojects]

Thank u 🙏😊

[@Devsterinator]

I need those bars for my '88 rockhopper, that looks comfy. Edit: Sorry, I'm the 421st like

[@garysprojects]

Hahah cheers man the bars go hard !

[@garysprojects]

420 blaze it 🤭

[@watts391]

Wellllll done! 🌬️

[@garysprojects]

Cheers mate I appreciate that !

[@mariuszmac5801]

wonderful!

[@garysprojects]

Thank you! 😊

[@babyrabies]

sofa king nice but its missing a rigid fork

[@garysprojects]

Cheers ! Nah tho

[@bigbadstretch13yrago]

Sick vid🤙

[@garysprojects]

Thanks mate!

[@hookerjl1]

Really nice handle bars…would like to ride them on one my upright cruising citybikes as well😎very creativ sidestand improvisation😉cheers, mate👋🏻

[@garysprojects]

Ahh yes they are very nice! Beautiful bars. Hahah true the stand was definitely improvised 😂😂 cheers ! 😊