Restoring, Upgrading, Dream Building My 7-Year Old's MTB

[@joshhassler4960]

Can’t like this enough; a labour of love that your son won’t understand until he has his own kids. Great video!

[@connorkorbin4576]

instablaster.

[@oscarhamilt]

He never said anything abt a son it could be for a girl

[@shfqrsln]

@@oscarhamilt bro the video shows his son holding the bike ☠️

[@endebtedone]

what a great dad!! not every dad can go to the lengths he did but the love and care he invested into the bike so that he and his son can spend more time together doing what they love is absolutely awesome and a great example for others.

[@tonygreenwoodN10]

Mesmerising!! My grown-up son, who is totally into cycling (he's done many long-distance cycling tours all over Europe), will be home for Christmas - can't wait to show him your new channel - a surprise gift! He'll love it!! Many thanks!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks Tony. :) Hope you have a pleasant holiday with your son.

[@cookieassassin12]

If I was gifted that I would be extremely happy as a kid. Double happy cause my father made that with his own hands. Amazing video amazing dedication for your sons bike. It clearly shows how truly you loved what you did. He deserved that. And your channel deserves a lot very good work lad.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cookieassassin12]

@@BuildaBetterBike you’re welcome mate

[@one234569and10]

Coolest dad in the neighbor hood - kid as the most custom bike in his group of friends. Nice work.

[@LuisPerez-sy3ly]

If all MTB were blessed like this. This world would be a better place 😢

[@marcussherman7332]

There is just something soothing about sand blasting to me. Makes me want a booth in my garage. Don't know what I would sand blast...probably everything.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Haha. It's amazing the things I find to media blast since having one. :) I do need a better compressor though. Have to stop too often to make it truly therapeutic. ;)

[@sanpdrew378]

A very lucky young man to have a father like him

[@danielowens4789]

These videos are so cool, very relaxing. Nice to see someone get a second chance to enjoy a sweet product.

[@Yes_this_is_my_cat]

Even the grease matches the colorsceme! Such an amazing bike, your son'll love it!

[@DAllan-lz3lg]

I think you’re a contender for coolest dad ever. Love the channel.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

:) Thanks!

[@sascha9736]

I hope he's enjoying this bike as much as I enjoyed watching this Video! Such an awesome job, eventhough I'm 24 years old, I would definitely ride this bike😁

[@kenalfaroponce4778]

He'll no doubt be the coolest kid on the block rollin' around on this beauty! wow!

[@TrailFeatures]

The first 45 sec of this video is how everyone feels at the end of 2020.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

😂

[@danielbrottlund6904]

That’s so true! 😂💀

[@jeanypear3423]

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[@marchood99]

Man talks the truth amen

[@Derps189]

Tired and half put together

[@Masso1973]

The pride in that kid's face, priceless….😀

[@patrickberkery8854]

I have the same little hotrock. Coolest kids bike for sure. Was thinking of getting inspired but whoa... Dude, you're all in and I'm just like diy powder coating, disc brakes, big ol cassette, and the details. Totally rad restoration! Thanks!

[@NeutralGenericUser]

I LOVE your videos. The style with low volume music and the audio of your tools etc in the foreground works so well. Also, the effort you put into these is so amazing. Motivates me to start doing more DIY stuff. Thank you so much for sharing these videos!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@bramosh]

What a great gift hope one day your son really appreciates all the love and effort you put into it.

[@MelvinHughesatp]

Who knew you were a bike mechanic as well??? LOL! I sat through the whole video watching, nodding, saying "ahhhh!" I'm at the other end of the spectrum with no kids at home. But I just rebuilt my favorite roadish bike with a 1 x 11 setup. I love bicycles, cameras, and guitars. Each brings something so rich to the senses! Well done, Andrew!!! Well done!!!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Haha. Thanks, my friend. I never set out to be a bike mechanic. With so many kids who ride, it was either that or wasting time and money at bike shops constantly.

[@reecewest5090]

Your sons got a really nice bike now. Just needs to learn to flip and he will be the coolest kid ever. Very nice job well done.

[@KygenPatriot]

The satisfaction i get when i watch this kind of videos is💯

[@sgtgrash]

Oh my word, what a transformation! Your attention to detail during this build is commendable, top notch! 👏👏👏

[@justinkayce9811]

Man, your content is some of the most enjoyable to watch on ALL social media! Not only are the finished products aesthetically dreamy to the eyes but the process is so bloody pleasing! Not only thanks for your content but for your documentation of it as well.

[@MW-ut3dk]

What it means to be a parent... and a bike nut! Wandered over from the photo channel and I am not disappointed- kudos! If I was Noah this would be a memory to cherish.

[@holeshotmx4112]

I love this you don't see kids bike upgrades much on here it looks awesome

[@lisasherratt7800]

coolest 7 year old kids bike ever

[@woolfy101]

Good work. I picked up a Scott Intoxica from a guy on Facebook for my sons 13th. Got it for pennies as it was an abandoned project, big mess of bags and boxes so rebuilding became a joint effort that worked out better than I could of hoped. Now we know it’s all good we can plan the repaint and upgrade mission.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Very cool!

[@johnsonjay60]

Great job. What an awesome looking lil steed! Great dad!

[@lawoftheuniverse8089]

Your Talent is So Impressive..!!! Your Son is Just Gonna Rock With This Gem...!!!

[@bonjeroo]

Wow. Best dad in the world award. I loved watching that, hope he has a blast riding it.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks! So far he's loving it. :)

[@goldenmath4091]

There is nothing more rewarding than hitting the trails with your kids on bikes you built Mine went from a £10 steel framed to now riding a cove with everything All built by me and paid for by his own work And seeing him now better than me, It's like...job done

[@cjstout1]

God has truly gifted you with incredible skills. I'm so happy to see you getting a creative outlet with video work as well as pursuing this new venture with building and repairing bikes.

[@dijevanja5039]

i hoped for a narrow wide ring up front but I hope he wont have any troble with chainline issues. great video of course.

[@lothar_bmx]

Best dad ever Just barely after mine

[@milelovric846]

What a Job! Unbelivable Work, every kid been Lucky to have a Bike like this !!!

[@y.morales6898]

Hope that your son enjoy it as u did it. Cheers from Costa Rica

[@alx9684]

Amazing! Watching this is like watching a movie just so satisfying, well done.

[@josephclark2904]

This MTB build content is by far the best I've seen. Real hard work into each bike, all methods executed perfectly. I really do hope to see more videos from this channel! Awesome work!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks Joseph! Definitely more to come. A couple builds in the works.

[@lukesteele5013]

Any kid would be lucky to have you as a dad. Great job

[@jackdelp457]

You did a great job bro I hope you’re really proud of this and I hope your kid loves the bike

[@Iseekoutthetrails]

I have watched all 5 of your videos and have enjoyed them very much. I look forward to your Future Uploads. The Bike Turned out Awesome.

[@Aim_RC]

The final product looks like the stump jumper I got!

[@robinrai4973]

You can use 5-10ml of fork oil in the lowers to really free up those lower end Suntorurs btw! Love the colour!

[@denzelpardillo1181]

Damn i'm jealous, a frickin ZEE!!!

[@jeremydsmith242002]

That is So Awesome!! Specialized’s Jaw including Noah’s has to be picked up off the floor!! Great Work!!

[@jasondwyer288]

Awesome video - restoration is a great way to preserve the craft!

[@joski9030]

Lucky kid , great watch love the colour scheme.

[@thedemonhamster]

this guy deserves more subs

[@stevesoldwedel]

Man. I have a 31-year-old Schwinn 12-speed (2x drivetrain) that could use some serious TLC like this. You make me wish I hand a sandblaster and a powder-coating booth (and the entire mechanical acumen) to restore my old steed. I can at least imagine it while watching your excellent work.

[@TomDaBombadil1]

Superb transformation, well done!! 👌🏻

[@RiderBlitz1.0]

How can I ever say thank you💖💐,im so happy that you just shown me how to fix my bike,mines 26" though,i even bought the same disc, right, imma go to garage to fix now, But i was really hoping if there were bearing set for fork specially for this frame,i guess i have to work with ball set.

[@TheVicFlo]

I love your videos and how detail oriented you are. Great editing too!

[@ericheagan3624]

A gift that will last a lifetime. The video.

[@Celedge84]

I enjoyed this video so much, I watch the entire thing, I recently purchased a 2021 RockHopper and I love it, but now I want to customize my bike.

[@florihupf]

Well done. :) those specialized frames aren’t too bad.

[@olroymtbetc.6117]

I thought it looked pretty good before you started! Lol! But, after you put that master craftsmans mojo on it, dangit man! That's one beautiful, well thought out bike! Really appreciate all the work you did just to film all this, not to mention the work itself. Yep, I'm a new sub for sure!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Wow. Thanks!

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Awesome restoration awesome build and awesome colors and awesome video

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Wow. Thanks!

[@BerserkerNick]

The color choices are definitely on point 😎🤙

[@BradleyBenjamin]

Amazing! Totally want to do that to my early 90s stump jumper. I just don't know where to start.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Start by taking it all apart. :)

[@ItsMeHex6]

I wish I could do this for my mom's bike, it's such a nice work what you made there 👏👏👏

[@mrmagoo.3678]

I had exactly the same bike!.. didn't end up looking as good as this though!.. great job.

[@adriel1478]

Amazing bike and amazing dad!!

[@gregoriopena3249]

Me gustó la combinación de colores ......... Que espectacular...... Felicidades 👍👍

[@chrishorrocks5683]

I wish a had something like that when I was his age, just a couple of pointers with the grips you’ve got them on back to front, so you should be able to see the race face logo at the front of the bike and with the bar ends using a mallet to push down the flaps on them.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks for the tip! The reason the bar ends won't stay is actually because the grips are too large for the bars. They are adult grips :)

[@TheCaptainsCog]

I put those DrBike pedals on my wifes GT Aggressor. I even didna review on them cuz I loved them so much. Rad build Man. My son has a hotrock 20 I did a few upgrades on.

[@cer1400]

Awesome videos man, all of them great to watch. I'd love to have a pump nozzle like that in 13:14. Could you post the link to this? Does it work with presta valves? Thanks!

[@jab298]

Awesome work and environmentally friendly too! Just think how many bikes are out there that could be sold ‘new again’ with this kind of rebuild.

[@oheso]

VERY clever, color matching the grease to the bike accent color like that ...

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Haha. Not on purpose. 😆

[@scrappyhustler7467]

This is what I call one kick ass dad Seriously to rebuild and upgrade instead of buying new genius!

[@Sche3sndre3]

good idea to give your old bike an new life

[@youjin8868]

This is a great job. I enjoyed every moment watching this video.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@juba9469]

Best dad ever

[@allenncrystalking8517]

Love this color powder coat. Would love to do something similar to my bike

[@sportysporto]

Wow, to have a bike like that when you're a kid... nice one

[@josephwestlake1920]

Amazing work man! So much love in all the details. Great stuff!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@celo_board3242]

It’s awesome to watch this bike come together bro 🤙🏼

[@1988leer]

This is amazing, watched it from start to finish at 3.30am, insomnia comes with hard meds! Keep it up dude, new subscriber 👍

[@BuildaBetterBike]

If this video couldn't help you sleep, there is no hope for you, my friend. ;)

[@1988leer]

@@BuildaBetterBike I was just fixated mate, wish I could do the same with my girls!

[@1988leer]

@@BuildaBetterBike on the cannonball jekyll now, that's a beautiful piece of kit, I need that lol

[@jeff7086]

That is a really nice looking finish on the bike. Do you have a write up or link with more detail on that whole home powdercoating process? My sons bike could use that same love as well.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

I'm still learning. But I'll be putting out my learnings eventually, in some format.

[@S0GGY-BREAD]

amazing😲 massive props to you

[@officialkairo1277]

Watching restoring or build on quarantine

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Hang in there!

[@DavidLashlieThatBikeGuy]

Great vid dude. Your little shredder should be stoked with that!

[@BuildaBetterBike]

He has been loving it

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Just saw your video about your son's Riprock. My son's name is Noah too! :)

[@Casiian_]

The bikes always end up looking good!

[@melloyello89]

Damn with that gear set your son should be able to climb brick walls, looks sick

[@eXclurel]

Taking off the excess while the sticker is still on the paper and using a weak transfer tape makes transferring and aligning stickers easier for me.

[@BrennanLetkeman]

pro-tip for the vinyl: if you weed the pieces before you use the transfer film you don't have to use the xacto directly on the bike. it's way easier to just stab through the backing paper to remove the middles and outlines of letters and things when you're not worried about the paint

[@OUTLAWATVOFFROAD]

You do really good work start to finish thank you for great content....

[@lzr-hwk]

Nice production. The amount of time and effort you put into these videos is apparent. I'm here from the other channel and happen to be a cyclist. Best of luck and enjoy the fam.

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks Paul!

[@lorenzoagbay9527]

Love everything including this 22:39

[@mahanly]

You are a great father.

[@robbyy8709]

A well used bike. And a nice rebuild

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Yes. And hopefully now, many many more years of well use to come. :)

[@ShakaTechnique]

Has he grown out of it already?! Haha. Beautiful build. Didn’t know u could have an at-home powder coating system! Pretty neat.

[@azdrijanmemedov]

Great bike. I love the new parts.

[@_NattyBruv]

what a nice dad

[@leonardocarreiraferreira217]

Great Job👍 Hardtail are the best way to lern to ride

[@landyr71]

Beautiful bike 👏🏼 you do great work 👍🏼

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thank you so much 😀

[@scrappyhustler7467]

I have same black and turquoise color scheme on my bianchi nitro love it!

[@danielkim8246]

sick build. what size hubs were they? the 100*10mm rear and 100*9mm front? did you have to mess with the frame or spacers at all to get the 10speed cassette to fit?

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Front 100 9mm + Rear 135 10mm. They fit perfectly without any spacers.

[@andreaTRY2FLY]

now that is a beautiful bike. Excellent job dude

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Thanks!

[@danielgough4496]

Love the video's, Can't wait for more. Were do you get the decal files to cut out on you vinyl cutter? Thanks

[@BuildaBetterBike]

If I can't find vector logos online somewhere, I just trace them myself in an editor.

[@mhdghzz]

u deserve more than 3k subscriber. respect for your work.