Retro Commuter Bike Build - 1993 Cannondale M2000

Hey! There’s a few links below but feel free to ask questions 👍 I’ll leave some build details here, too
Frame: 1993 Cannondale M2000
Fork: Cannondale Pepperoni
Bars: Ritchey Kyote
Tyres: 26x2.5 Maxxis Hookworm
Grips: ESI extra chunky
Cassette: box 8 speed 11-42
Chainring: Stridsland Journal narrow-wide
Some other bits: Koolstop brake pads! Box linear brake cable. WTB Pure V seat.
My Instagram: / toastyrides
Thanks to James for the Cannondale opportunity! 🤩🤙
/ nekocycles_
NekoCycles for custom reflectors
/ jamesdarge
Music by: Bensound.com

[@toastyrides]

Hey everyone, check out the description then leave a comment if you’d like! There’s a light build list in the video description and a couple links 🤙 Some of the clips have a bit of wind noise so I think I’ll get a wind reduction thing for some of the windier days, going forward. Cheers! 🫶🤩 See you in the next video!

[@toastyrides]

Hope you like the video, will reply to the comments on Friday (NZT) as I’m off to sleep now 🥳 but enjoy! The aim was a fun commuter build, I think I’ll bump the chainring up to a 38t for more topspeed (after more testing) when I can get a blue Stridsland ring next time 😎🤌💙

[@ArnoHelmchen]

I have a fitting derailleur hanger left in the parts bin. Interested?

[@omarorlandosanchezmosquera1520]

From Colombia. Life is more beautifull riding bicycle. 💪

[@ComicsInk]

90s MTB, swept back bars, ESI grips, WTB Pure V. Nice to see someone with good taste

[@toastyrides]

One of the best combos! 🙌💖 haha thanks

[@glennpettersson9002]

I appreciate that you take the time to service and repair the components for as many bikes that get binned there must be a ton and a half of components that get wasted.

[@miketomkins5171]

You sound like asmr bike mechanic, it's so calming

[@draggonhedd]

leave the grips and bar ends, i like em. Bits of purple all over the bike. I love parts bin builds, they're my absolute favorite.

[@toastyrides]

It’s grown on me a lot, the grips and barends will stay! Can’t imagine it any other way now. Will strengthen the basket support though, the upper mount is a bit thin. I did a wheelie with a load one day and it bent when the front end dropped 😅

[@draggonhedd]

@@toastyrides i wonder if those bars with the welded in baskets are any good

[@primavideohurra]

Your voice sounds really friendly and sympathetic. It makes it enjoyable listening to your explanations :)

[@yardsalecycles]

U.S.A hand made Cannnondle are great frames I'm always keeping an eye out for them

[@toastyrides]

Definitely 👍 I have another old Cannondale I haven’t built up yet, I think it’s n ST600 but I could be wrong (it has no decals)

[@yardsalecycles]

@@toastyrides nice is it in better condition tgen this one....can't wait to see the video on that one

[@toastyrides]

@@yardsalecycles it was repainted at some point, so I think I’ll strip it and give it a fresh paint job

[@yardsalecycles]

@@toastyrides can't wait to see what you do with it

[@ajthmmht]

Finally i found out about brake booster, is to prevent the seatstay bent during heavy braking. learn a lot from this video, cheers from your neighbor Indonesia!

[@misterkiji]

Renaissance cycles (where this bike was originally purchased) was my bike shop growing up. It still exists today. The new owners (hilltop ie specialized) kept the renaissance name since it has some history.

[@toastyrides]

I didn’t know that, that’s cool! I heard it was taken over by Specialized but it’s nice they kept the name. If you’re ever in there you can share the story of how an old Cannondale made its way to New Zealand, somehow, for me to enjoy 🤙💖

[@EdwardUbiera]

Old Cannondales are my favorite. Such great bikes

[@NigelSequeira]

I actually live right by Bicycle Renaissance, the shop this was originally sold at. It closed during the pandemic and there's a Specialized dealer that took over the space. Their sign is still up though. It was a pretty cool shop

[@toastyrides]

That’s cool to hear, thank you for the info! Sad that they closed after being around for so long 💖

[@aleksleonardson6058]

My 1991 SM500 is a delightful bike to ride! I upgraded it with a threadless stem, Surly Moloko bars, 26x2.1" Gravel Kings, and a Brooks saddle. It has become the bike I reach for, every time

[@toastyrides]

Awesome! That sounds like a great combo, are you liking the Moloko bars then? Haven’t tried them yet, but they look tempting! The Brooks/GravelKing combo is one of my favourite 🫶

[@aleksleonardson6058]

@@toastyrides The Moloko bars are completely worth the investment! I wrapped the horns, a bit towards the grips, and towards the stem. I find that I spend most of my time in the horns. I think the 35° sweep feels more manageable than the 45° on the jones bar, or any alt bar for that matter. I'm keeping those till I die

[@ozenfant_ozn]

totally awesome! that's a proper streetfighter (a practical one of course!)! greetings from vienna!

[@toastyrides]

That’s what I was going for! Urban Assault 😆😎🫶 greetings from New Zealand! Thank you for checking out the video 🤙

[@levibradley9170]

nice build good show, good stuff, that red GT 700c road bike looks like a sweet bike looking forward to that episode

[@toastyrides]

Thanks, Levi! That’s going to be a fixed gear bike with a new paint job, for me, but I have a couple other 700c road bikes to build/restomod as well 😎🤙

[@levibradley9170]

@@toastyrides nice cant wait, 👌 you one of the greatest youtubers

[@toastyrides]

@@levibradley9170 thanks heaps! 🙌

[@TheAtarashiiKaze]

I was super impressed with how you handled those TINY bearings! wow! I would have lost half of them. And you did it while wearing gloves! Great video, I enjoy watching people taking older machines and making them useful again. Thank you for sharing! I liked the riding footage too. I was impressed with the variety of non-automobile transport other people were using as well. Where I live 99.9% of people use automobiles and if the ride it's an exercise bike indoors.

[@toastyrides]

They sucked 😂 I should have taken the gloves off, it definitely made it harder 😆 Thank you for watching! Oh woah, that’s cool to hear. Lately more people have been using bikes, e-scooters and e-bikes 👍 it’s great to see as it feels more community-like, in a way, when you’re travelling slow around the city and outside. Great for mental health, too. Feels better to ride more!

[@EriebyCycle]

I feel like greeting others while riding a bicycle is the natural thing to do. Appreciate your thoughts on the Hookworms… been eyeing those for awhile.

[@bosanderspublictheology]

I watch a lot of these fix-up videos (many of which lack commentary but are still pretty amazing) I LOVE your commentary and helpful comments and tips and humor. Thank you. Subscribing.

[@toastyrides]

Thank you, that’s so cool to hear!haha. Have a great day and thanks for subscribing 🤙

[@grtchldy6561]

Thanks. I bought a 1993 Trek Single Track a year and a half ago. US Steel “cromeolly” stiff and responsive. Great old frames. I’ve yet to do much modding other than the seat and crank set. One thing at a time. It’s such a great ride I rarely miss my racing bike. 😊

[@DjNikGnashers]

Brilliant build. I had an M300 back in the 90's, it was so light.

[@houseofsolomon2440]

Had a CAD3 back in the 90's. Nice welds, stiff ride/ fast, light.

[@christofs-a1834]

It's always bloody BMW's 🤪 Just put a set of Coyotes on too, but chopped them down to 750. 800 was bonkers!!

[@toastyrides]

Hahah sure is! Ooh nice 👍 gotta love this bar! Yeah they’re a bit wide to commute with at standard width, they seem to get into doorways etc for me though 🤌 The trailer is what slows me down haha

[@miketomkins5171]

I love that you say hello to everyone

[@wilyamiyoo]

5:49 Trust me, when you have dogs around or just long-haired people you'll find a lot of hair on your hubs lol.

[@matt_squires_og]

My therapy for the night - cheers =)

[@toastyrides]

Awesome to hear 🤙🫶 thank you!!

[@aceprater5397]

I have a Schwinn Homegrown with Hookworkms and love them! for commuting they are great. you can lean them way over. I had cones setup in the neighborhood practicing slaloms. And the power slides are amaziballz! I pulled a few screeshers downtown to the pint that a walker commented that it was impressive. So much fun on those tires!

[@noburt9]

Love the builds I always say hi to people I pass on my bike rides, I always cherish when I do get any response at all

[@frogrides]

Mmmmm hookworms 😍 - enjoyed this one Adam ❤️

[@toastyrides]

Thank you!haha 🙌 wish Hookworms came out as tanwalls, too 🤤

[@timfreeman2603]

Hookworms are great. I’ve had 26” & 29”.

[@Aleksandr_Igorevich]

This video is inspiring. Thanks man)) Im riding an 89’ soviet touring bike. Rebuilding it now, for a second season. Few more days and im gonna have some fun)) Peace 🖖

[@TechStryker]

❤❤ your very good performance ❤❤

[@kris4645]

Wonderful builds! Alot of greetings to You,from a cycling buddy and SS enthusiast from Croatia 😊😎

[@Miniscapes515]

You can tune the bell with some self-adhesive ruber strip . Cut tiny pieces and place in conspicuously on bell or inside if you can. Do this till you get the desired volume

[@necrodefecator]

Very neat built, as usual! I also have the Kyote bars on a 95 Kona I have converted to a commute/all around and they are indeed very large, I cut them quite a lot to have to feet (I'm 165cm....)

[@toastyrides]

Thanks! I love the Kyote bar, very comfy bar 👍 yeah I think it could use cutting down a smidge to better fit in some places haha. But it seems to be ok so far, just have to be a bit cautious of them. I did actually smack the handlebar on a rubbish bin after I stopped filming, but it was rubbish day and bins were all over the path 🥴 I prepared for it and moved my hands inwards, so the barend took the force of it haha

[@arkmantoxic]

the fork had already the gary shox stickerrrr??? bike yt multiverse

[@toastyrides]

🧙‍♂️

[@westonstonehocker8785]

that gt road bike is awesome! Can't wait

[@toastyrides]

Thank you! Yeah it’ll be lots of fun 🤩🤙

[@jamesdarge]

Great video Adam! Stoked I was able to contribute. You nailed it with your signature cruiser style. Enjoy the large frame! 😁😎

[@toastyrides]

Thanks, James! Couldn’t happen without you 🤙💖 appreciate it a lot, it’s been great so far and I’m sure it’ll get lots of use ahead! 🤩🥳

[@peterharrer3261]

Wish I'd seen this build sooner, the way you made the most of the chipped paint by smoothing it out. Am restoring an old Peugeot with tons of scratches. Tried everything but the obvious. Had it blasted instead and must now paint the bugger.

[@toastyrides]

Oh dang! Well now you know for next time 😎🥳 haha, will be good knowledge to have in the back of your head if you happen to see a cool but scratched bike for sale 🤙

[@peterharrer3261]

@@toastyrides No worries. Looks fabulous now with new paint. Would pin a photo, but YT won't allow.

[@freezechill]

Thank you for this video, it helped me repair my 1993 cannondale commuter bike. 😊

[@thadude9013]

Omg why did the algorithm wait so long to show this video in my feed? Im subbed? I love your vids! want to do something like this for a living like this one day :) already own a frame I want to build up when im ready

[@toastyrides]

Oh no! Better late than never, I suppose 😅 thank you, glad you got to see the video! Sweet, that sounds like fun 🥳 what are your plans for it?! What frame is it??

[@rhymeswithbombs]

So cool that those brakes were made serviceable! It's really too bad that manufacturers have moved away from this kind of construction.

[@dannyball2503]

Got some ideas for my cannondale fleet, nice build. I enjoyed watching

[@sesquipedalianstan]

Nice video 🙏

[@toastyrides]

Thank you!

[@ratana_music]

Nice looking bike! i really like the worn out look mixed with the upgraded parts. i also enjoyed the riding footage! subscribed

[@giantpedro]

Hey! Your builds are always so cool! Also the videos are never pretentious yet you know your way around the mechanic of a bike. Cheers mate!

[@toastyrides]

Thank you!! Haha glad you’re liking the videos and it’s good to hear the feedback 👍cheers mate! See you in the next one 🤙

[@lugu9708]

Always love the Auckland footage bro...

[@viviennepatterson5950]

Great video. It’s a change to get some Kiwi content and useful to know you can get the products and parts locally. Thanks again for putting this together.

[@toastyrides]

Thank you! Oh cool, you’re local then?! Glad the video helped you! Just have to search around quite a bit, but there are some good parts out there 👍

[@entme8905]

Am I the only one who laughed when he fix rear derailleur?

[@toastyrides]

Hahaha had to include it, glad you liked it 😆🫶

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

I have a huge SM Cannondale thats the same colour blue as the back of the one in this video. 22 inch frame, 1 inch head tube. Came as full suntour XCE

[@toastyrides]

That sounds like a cool bike! 😍 gotta love the nice Suntour parts 👍

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

@@toastyrides agreed. I just scored a swell 1991 Rocky Mountain hammer with ritchey tubeset and full Suntour XC LTD. The hubs are XC ltd too and are Shimano XTR grey yet 1991

[@25inspector]

That's an awesome bike! Nice work!

[@toastyrides]

Thank you! 🙌🤙

[@MrGreekstatue]

Solid build. I would love this for work.

[@sashawttnbrg5141]

Didn't listen. At first I was like "hope he wouldn't repaint it", cool Nice bike, deserves better transmission as for me

[@vitoscyclist3275]

Дуже шикарні краєвиди у вас.

[@WillDaRosa]

Great build! I say hello to everyone too lol

[@themarinman8339]

Seriously late subscriber over here!!! #bingeman

[@toastyrides]

Haha no worries mate! 😆🙌 I don’t have much time either, 3 weeks late to a comment reply 😅🙌💖

[@austenpruett5368]

Nice! I worked on this same frame as a courier for years! Hey, get rid of the pepperoni death trap fork though, those were recalled because alloy forks are sketchy as hell and always fail. The headtube is 1 1/4, so you can easily put a 1 1/8 threadless headset and fork with a problem solvers adaptor. 🤙

[@toastyrides]

That’s so cool! I think it’s just the aluminium steerer tube ones that were recalled? I could be wrong, though! I do want one of those adaptors, for an upcoming Gary Fisher project 😁 The 1 1/4 headtube is a bit strange, although I have the stock fork for it so will run it for now. Cheers!

[@KptnHaddock_]

I'm planning to do this to an old Mondia Magnum that I have an I'm looking at the Hookworms as well. Great Build!

[@vincentlanuza4351]

This old bike looks more elegant than my 2017 Foxter🤦‍♂

[@toastyrides]

Haha 😅 guess you know what your next bike purchase will be 😎🤌😆

[@TheTrakker]

Very groovy!

[@toastyrides]

Thank you 😎🤙

[@chuffa1130]

Interesting find, I have the same similar Cannondale frame and fork with a Gary Fisher stem, I intended to send this to your counterpart in Australia Gary that works on old mountain bikes, but the shipping costs are unreal it would have been cheaper to fly there with it it's just so crazy, I still have the frame forks and stem not sure how it ever get it to Gary

[@timshelhamer7374]

I got a wide range 7 spd cassette from soma fab but the modern xt derailleur I had wouldn’t work with it because the cable arm hit the cogs.

[@ashpunting]

another sweet bike build do you think the hookworm 2.5 would fit my Gary Fisher big sur bike because i really like those tires 👍🏾

[@toastyrides]

Thanks! I haven’t had a Big Sur so I can’t say, but I measured the Hookworms as about 62mm actual width (4mm wider than Maxxis DTH 2.3”).

[@ashpunting]

@@toastyrides thank you for your reply 🙏

[@gustavosanchez9330]

Hi, great job! Its posible to repair the same problem (paralelogram) in a pair of XTR v-brakes or it have a diferent sistem? Thanks!!!

[@toastyrides]

Hey, thank you! I haven’t done it but I think they disassemble like the XT ones so should take a shim the same 🤙🫶

[@gustavosanchez9330]

@@toastyrides thanks, man! Keep on truck'n with your channel, its great and I learn a lot.

[@oscarpetri9236]

Buen video 👍

[@toastyrides]

Thank you! 🙌

[@brendonoid6133]

Another awesome video! That driveside rear dropout looks sketchy as though. Is it supposed to look like that? I know these had a history of catastrophically failing and it seems bent and dimpled at the welds.

[@toastyrides]

Thank you! Yeah that’s just how they are, I don’t really know why they did that extension/cantilever anyway but I know they had a reason. Just can’t remember why!

[@johnsheetz6639]

Nice bike! I'm wondering maybe somebody here could help me in the comment section why people got away from front derailleurs?

[@ollekgspd]

Yo tampoco lo entiendo. Tengo una M1000 del año 93 montada en Suntour Xc Comp 3x8. No creo que la diferencia de peso (si la hubiera...) justifique perder un plato pequeño de 20 dientes.

[@toastyrides]

Thank you! 1x have been around for a while, but in recent years “clutched derailleurs” that clear wide-range cassettes have arrived-making 1x systems quite effective. Still, not as much range as a 2 or 3x setup, but it’s a nice feeling and a bit more simple.

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Damn... I've got the same free hub and brakes on my retro build... desperately looking for someone to cram as many gears on that hub and show me what works.

[@manonglakay4735]

I see Gary

[@jedschleisner8960]

It’s better to have a longer stem than a shorter, it’s more stable and predictable handling.

[@raduspacetime8241]

Very cool build! What kind of ahead adapter did you use here? The 1 1/4 to 1 1/8 are pretty hard to find. Thanks

[@zeshxn7708]

19:31 lol

[@atropicali]

Thanks for sharing What kind of bike is it !

[@Mikey2tt]

Why would you "usually use cantilevers" - to stay true to the time the bike came from? V-brakes break much better, which makes them the more reasonable choice IMO if you intend to use the bike. Great vid!

[@toastyrides]

Oh I don’t really care much for period correctness on most of my bikes haha. Well setup cantilevers (Compressionless housing, koolstop pads and the correct straddle cable length etc) are more than strong enough. I can skid fully loaded and I weigh over 100kg(excluding the bike and load weight). A friend uses them on a tandem and he likes them on that, too. Cantis have a nicer progressive lever feel than v-brakes, in my opinion. V’s have a nice initial bite, but some of the longer arms of v’s flex when pulled hard. So it’s my preference, even though you may think v’s are better-my opinion differs and that’s allgood 🤙 Thanks heaps, glad you liked the video! 🥳

[@toastyrides]

And as for the “if you intend to use the bike” remark, on average my most used commute bike is my Hardrock/Stumpjumper build (which has cantis) 😯

[@agatth]

Wow

[@toastyrides]

Thanks!

[@nuancedliars112]

Is there an alternative to Velcro straps for your bags? I have several bike bags but I don't like how long it takes. I've almost thought about zip ties. Not sure what to do.

[@victoriage]

Curious why use a chainring with such a low tooth count. With the massive cassette range it would make it easy to smoothly go up a 20% gradient with the bike loaded with gear. But what's the use of 36T chainring on a bike like that besides it looking cool?

[@toastyrides]

Some people have hills to ride up, use your brain 🧠

[@nicee_guys]

what are those strips on the front rack and basket? those orange ones ?

[@thunderboya2571]

what type of rims were you useing on this project im building ah dh mtk by kent ah centry of cycling ,called ah dark angel. 26 1.75 never heard of this custom bike but i own one ,so im looking to up grade it. with new quick release skewer of good qaulity

[@guzelyollarda]

Əla 👏🇦🇿👍

[@Globu74]

What's your BB spindle length? I'm building an hold Specialized with a 9x1 and using almost an identical cranks as you did but the chainline is horrible lol

[@barrybabbot7481]

Hey Toastie! Do you think theres an absolute comfort improvement with going that wide on the tires? Fat bikes do seem to feel a little better but not much IMO (limited experience) and this is only a slight increase. thank you

[@jackl9117]

What is that rack called? Looking to put something similar on my 96 trek conversion!

[@joelungaidon]

Hi Adam! Do your 1x builds have chaindrop when backpedaling? If so how do you work around it? I like 3x's but seeing your builds especially this one have spurred my interest. Cheers and ride slow! \m/

[@toastyrides]

I haven’t had any chaindrop issues, strange. Does it tend to happen in one extreme more than the other? If so, chainline might need adjusting a bit. Yeah I love them all, definitely ups and downs of each. But a simple 1x setup feels a bit more straightforward to ride, I especially love friction shifting this! Cheers to that! 🤙😎

[@joelungaidon]

Thanks Adam! Will check chainline then. Looking forward to the next build!

[@sihectorc]

Hi I’m trying to purchase a Stridsland 94 bcd Narrow Wide Chainring and unfortunately the do not ship to the US. Any chance you know where I could purchase one? Thanks

[@CCPwillfall01]

Is it bad that I love to upgrade cars and bikes?

[@jamieryall8341]

Why not use a paint stripper on the frame & polish it up nice, seeing as it's alloy?

[@toastyrides]

I like it this way 👍😍

[@LalitMadhava]

19:10 micro hands needed

[@heshamshehab6502]

What kind of tires did you use?

[@get_ready_for]

Have to ask what it is a Handelbar calls? Hot get same?

[@xTigerStripex]

Greetings. I want to buy an old mtb. what kind of bike frame should I take with my height of 177 cm? I ride a fixed bike, size 54. it seems that on the old mtb such a loan increase will be excessive.

[@toastyrides]

Hi there! I’d say an 18” frame would suit you about right 👍 everyone’s preference is slightly different and they vary a lot, but try an 18” and go from there. Thanks and have fun! 🤙 Гугл-переводчик: Привет! Я бы сказал, что 18-дюймовая рама вам подойдет примерно 👍 предпочтения у всех немного разные и сильно различаются, но попробуйте 18-дюймовую и начинайте дальше. Спасибо и получайте удовольствие! 🤙

[@xTigerStripex]

​@@toastyrides thx a lot, bro!

[@alen.mp4162]

hey, howmuch did you buy the hookworms for?

[@toastyrides]

They retail for around 50nzd, why?

[@alen.mp4162]

@@toastyrides i want to buy a pair for my 29inch hardtail, but i was confused about its price

[@joedoe5738]

😎 cool,☀️🏖️🇵🇷💦

[@denisantivatnikov6velophot554]

frame not paint ...((

[@shadigif8916]

Restoring rubbish back to tip condition.

[@goergeerwoll]

first

[@toastyrides]

🎉 🎈 haha yuss, thank you for checking it out!

[@smutsharry]

What’s it like to ride with such heavy tires. Love big tires but the weight of the Hookworms seems pretty extreme. Or is it a non issue?

[@livall637]

Hi Toasty Rides, do you want to try out our new product which is LIVALL LTS21?

[@toastyrides]

That would be cool, thanks! Send a message on Instagram 🤙💖

[@garysprojects]

turned out great! i never knew brake boosters actually worked it was cool to see how they limited some of the flex, nice vid as always catch ya in the next one :D

[@toastyrides]

Thanks, Gary! Haha yeah I thought they were pretty gimmicky to be honest 😆 wish I had a better video of the flex to show, but it was noticeable in the lever 🤌

[@insertnamehere8686]

I think it may be time to buy some new gloves. You're not a hobo. 😂

[@toastyrides]

Haha I have a few, so you might’ve seen new ones in different shots. But it’s so much easier to film with fingers out!

[@trajtemberg]

26'er done right.

[@maskedmotorsdiy3575]

Love it! Great timing, I just bought a 1986 Cannondale this week. The attention to detail for hiding the welds back in the day was impressive. It has damaged U-brakes, so my V-brake spares box can't help unfortunately.

[@toastyrides]

Oh cool! Perfect timing 😎🤙 sounds like good buy! Those old u-brakes can be pretty good, they’re just not good in mud haha I did a video on a Panasonic with u-brakes and they worked quite well!