GT 26” Commuter Build - ‘89 Avalanche

[@toastyrides]

Hey! 👋 fresh resto-mod commuter build for 2025, ready for all the weather Auckland has to offer! 🌦️ 🤙 cheers for popping in 😄

[@ГеннадийРутковский]

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[@jonmarshall1502]

I have no idea why people are so obsessed with “modern” bikes, when there’s stuff like this still being used. Very nice.

[@toastyrides]

Beats me! Warranties maybe? 🤔 There are some cool modern bikes out there though, just cost a whole lot more than modifying an old one 😅

[@jonmarshall1502]

@ I love my old looking but new Surly 😂 . Most people don’t want to work on their new stuff anymore and have lost the satisfaction of fixing perfectly good older bikes.

[@timtaylor9590]

I'm a fan of modern bikes with old tech like mechanical shifting and universal standards. The goal is simple, comfortable while still performing at the highest level. Vintage bikes just can't keep up with the new ones and they're less comfortable and possibly more dangerous depending on how rowdy you want to get

[@toastyrides]

That’s the sweet spot and can mix it up with some old stuff too, or modern drivetrain but still with mechanical shifters etc 👌

[@jonmarshall1502]

@@timtaylor9590 ahh universal standards, I nearly forgot about them. 😬

[@uncLays]

Finally watched this. Such a great build. The rust converter to touch up paint really makes a difference in the way it presents! I personally like the patina on most old bikes but I guess they do need to be protected so we can keep enjoying them.

[@constructdestruct360]

The triangular shaped handlebar looks great with the GT frame.

[@toastyrides]

Haha I agree, 4 triangles now! 😂

[@b.online]

such a sick build! always excited to watch your uploads

[@toastyrides]

Thanks for stopping in 😄 so stoked with this, all the colours are awesome 😍

[@burrito_bobby]

Beautiful GT

[@toastyrides]

Thank you! 🙌

[@davidvozmediano3584]

Great build!!! Love it as always!

[@toastyrides]

Cheers heaps David 😎🤙

[@fionnot2110]

That friction shifter mod is super cool, with the modern derailleur truly defines "neo-retro", friction is king!

[@toastyrides]

Friction shifter for life! 😎💕 would be cool if there was a “pull extender” mod for them, like gear it up so it can pull a bit more cable 🤔 would have to be a larger diameter I guess

[@tommyb2129]

Love the creative rear brake stop. Best solutions sometimes DIY.

[@toastyrides]

Cheers! I love the weird little diy bits haha, just happened to have a bit of bonus function too which is cool 👌

[@RoyBramlowe]

brilliant as always

[@toastyrides]

Thanks heaps 😎🤙

[@loose.spokes]

5:58 gonna steal that trick for my bike 😂

[@toastyrides]

Haha life’s too short to make the underside of a non drive-side seatstay look perfect 😂🤙

[@u1y55e]

what a way to start the day! always looking forward to your videos

[@toastyrides]

Thanks heaps for popping in! Glad to help start your day right 😄🤙

[@qweqqeqrqwrf-lc7nn]

30:38 the moment when my heart stopped 😢😢😢

[@toastyrides]

Haha yeah I don’t plan on running it indexed anyway, but still move it if needed anyway 👌

[@Locojoe]

Very nice. Love the colors.

[@toastyrides]

Cheers mate! Really happy with it, just need to figure out which handlebar will go on the Mongoose now

[@jered2177]

Good looking bike

[@toastyrides]

Thanks heaps! 🤙💕

[@johnssonnz]

Beautiful Gt ,u build so well ❤❤

[@toastyrides]

Thanks heaps Michel! Looking forward to building that Merida too 🥳🤙 but next is the Mongoose with those araya’s you sent me 😎

[@johnssonnz]

@toastyrides that will be interesting to see...

[@stumpthecorgi7180]

Your videos always make me want to build up another bike, but I don't need another bike.

[@toastyrides]

But do you have space for another bike? 👀 😂

[@uncLays]

No one really "needs" another bike but sometimes it just happens.😅

[@stumpthecorgi7180]

Well, you've talked me into it 😁

[@uncLays]

@@stumpthecorgi7180 you're welcome 🤣

[@g_mack]

wicked build!

[@toastyrides]

Thanks heaps! Really happy with it 👌

[@wazmanyo]

ooh,looking forward to the chrome mongoose

[@toastyrides]

Cheers Wazman! Got some new decals for it, too 👌 got a couple similar bikes coming up though so if you want the Goose let me know, it’ll have to go 🤙 it’s bloody huge though haha

[@mrman5517]

24:45 oh no! you forgot the most important part: the spoke protector (aka the dork disc!)

[@toastyrides]

If they started making coloured dork discs I’d probably use one 😅 haha, but with that said I’ve seen derailleurs bust right through the disc and get sucked into spokes 😵‍💫

[@StuartJanssen]

I set up a cues 9speed with friction for a friend and it works pretty well with an older shimano 9speed cassette. The only issue really is th learning curve, since she wasn't familiar with friction so having to get acquainted with not having the indents for each gear.

[@toastyrides]

Oh sweet, good to know thanks! I’ll swap it out to a Cues setup when this chain gets worn and see how the Cues goes 😎 yeah it takes a bit of getting use to, pretty fun and reliable when you do though!

[@VintageVeloCustomz]

Beautiful Bike!!

[@toastyrides]

Thank you! 🙏

[@JohnPilling25]

It's way easier if you start the lacing from the inside of the hub for 3cross

[@neglectedairresistance8975]

Did you DIY your front mudflap or did you buy one? If it's a DIY one, what materials did you use?

[@toastyrides]

It’s just a cut down seat mounted one, like an Ass-Savers one more or less 🤙 if you’ve got a spare rubber car mat those can work too if you get the cheap thin ones, can sometimes find them pretty cheap. I’ve used an ice cream container lid, too

[@landematt]

Damn she purdy! Also haha at I'm running the shit outta that light 😂

[@toastyrides]

Haha thanks! Spent way too long getting just the parts I wanted 😂🤙

[@KenmeriCaptain]

10/10 mate

[@toastyrides]

Cheers heaps! Didn’t know what handlebar was going on it until the week before putting it together, but really happy with the Bullmoose on it!haha. Turned out awesome 🤙

[@PureCycling1]

Very nice build!! ❤love it What’s the front fender toe protector you used? I’m lookin for one in just straight black and decent length

[@toastyrides]

This is just one of those fenders that clips under your seat, cut down to suit! I had a few sitting around doing nothing and it’s the perfect material 🤙

[@PureCycling1]

@@toastyrideshehe cheers! 💪🏽You really got a talent for improvisation/optimization :) Have a good one!

[@ДенисГриценко-з1я]

Good

[@lastfm4477]

@toastyrides What's the video where you show taking apart those Deore shifters and modifying them?

[@toastyrides]

It’s a green Kona Lava Dome 🤙 just changed it a bit so it would shift the sram eagle setup

[@MichaelDaponte-fy9ji]

What kind of wrench did you use i always use hammer and screw driver

[@toastyrides]

When?

[@hookerjl1]

A pretty nice and colourmatching build💕🩵like long fenders with mudguards too😎

[@toastyrides]

Thanks! Love the colour combo 😍 haha yeah super practical with the long fenders, can go through all the puddles 😎