Upgrading My Vintage Scott Mountain Bike - Using A Vintage Disc Adapter
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Frame : Scott Unitrack CST - Tange Tubing
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Brakes : Promax
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Wheels : Hope XC (F&R) Mavic 317 Disc (F) Mavic 717 (R)
Tyres : 26" x 2.125 Skinwall : AVOID. Delaminates after 100 miles
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Rear Derailleur : Shimano Deore LX RD-M570
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In this video: I've decided to give the Scott a bit of an upgrade after it failed to gain any interest. A cleaner drivetrain and a disc upgrade - บันเทิง
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Ok folks. Steer clear of those tyres. After 2 weeks of use and roughly 100 miles the tyres hit the self destruct button. A huge delamination and bulge on the rear tyre has ended things. Spend your money elsewhere.
You never put up a link for the mount brace @ 11:45.
Also, your handlebars link has an error on it.
@@MR-backup because it’s not something you can buy new. It’s old kit. You can only find them used if you’re lucky.
@@MonkeyShred 😥😥😥
What a really refreshing video - in my opinion, not many people can get the commentary right together with what the viewer is watching - a lot of people talk far too much; this is a really good example of how it should be done.
Thanks 🙏
Loved the video, great shots and easy to follow. Makes me want to convert mine to disc. Thanks bro!
Thanks! It would definitely be better to get someone to properly modify the dropout with a disc tab like @2ndlifebikes has just done though. That adapter was a faff!
Gotta love those crazy 90s paintjobs! Personally I'd just have cantis in the rear to avoid that unsightly adaptor, nothing wrong with a disk/canti mix imo
Thank you. That’s actually my own 2021 paint job so I’ll take that as a big compliment 🤙
Excellent job, well done, interesting build.
Thank you!
in 2001 I was given a Scott Purgatory by my parents for commuting around town to work (I was at Uni). It was never high end, and I've owned many "good" bikes since including my current Giant TCR road bike, but of all the bikes I've ever owned it has the sentimental value, and is in near perfect condition - it is also smooth as butter to ride (having replaced the pogo stick it came with, with a basic rigid fork).
When I changed that I also bought some decent Shimano V brakes to replace the stock ones and was shocked by the difference in stopping power and over time it has run on lots of rubber - my favorite were a set of Specialized Fat Boys (really skinny slicks) that worked great for commuting, but had zero grip anywhere but tarmac -- originally I thought I'd go disc too, but for a run about I don't see the point to the cost given the V brakes now work so well.
When I find some I like it will get some mudguards -- love that I still have it 20 years later and it's so :"as new" that I reckon if I ever have grandkids they might be watching one of your vids for resto inspiration :-)
Good to hear you’ve kept it alive and kicking all this time!
Sweet build. Good luck with the shopping!
Haha thanks! Leaving it to last minute as always.
Love vintage bikes,I have a trek 3700 I bought in 2004,it's been converted to touring/mountain bike,runs like a top mate
Awesome! Good to hear you've found a new use for it.
nice work 🙂
wishing you and Torvy a merry Christmas
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too.
Hate to see it lose its originality...it was so sweet...but, I understand why. You did a great job, man! Nice work! Peace ✌
Ahhh it was only really the group left original in the first guise. I know what you mean though. I love the M550 group.
This turned out amazing!
Thanks 🙏
Nice job! It looks like a good, practical bike.
Hopefully should be! 🙏
Loved this inspiring build, the end pic of bike looks super good. I'm thinking I might buy those same tyres as the tough Tom's really slow me down and tan walls looks great. Gonna put that exact same rack on n all.
The tyres aren't too bad tbh! I'm testing the longevity of them at the moment. They do roll fairly well.
Oilslick looks excellent with that paint!
Yeah it matches pretty well! Thanks
Thats a great rider there mate 😀
I'm actually enjoying commuting on it almost every day at the moment!
That’s a bad ass build , encouraging to do something on my old cannondale w/ updated parts , nice video amigo , hope you do some yt shorts on this bike over winter, peace ✌️
Looks like YT is going that way with shorts doesn’t it. Might need to wrap my head around that 🥲
That looks AWESOME! 🚲 Go on son.
Thanks 🤙
@@MonkeyShred you're welcome to come and swap some components on my Cinelli Hobootleg 😂 I was considering the disc brake converter, however, I like the fancy Vbrake brands! I just need to find one that isn't going to absolutely pull my kegs down!
Beautiful tyre slap dude. I can testify these tyres are fine for straight rollin.
But not for corners? 😂
Great switch up looks like the new everyday bike. Wishing you and torvi a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Just picked up a 95 diamondback vertex with mantiou front fork 😎
Thank you! Happy Christmas to you and yours as well! Does the Manitou have any bounce left in it?
@@MonkeyShred just picked up new elastomers wish me luck😎
So sick!!!
Thanks!
I'm happy you're happy. Not my style with the rear disc but its fun to see.
I like to make use of some of this random tech from time to time 😅
Dope bud!
Cheers Mark.
Thats sick!
🤙
Wow the lockring depth issue is a great tip! One of these days that's gonna save me hours of diagnosis lol
Definitely had me scratching my head for a bit 🤦♂️
that old disc mount is cool as heck
Hopefully it works just as well!
Intense number of mounting points on those Surly forks!
Right?! They were the cheapest I could find but at least now I can run ALL the water bottles 😅
Nice job
So cool
Thanks!
I've had that same locking issue on Bolany cassettes. Lovely build. A2Z used to make those adapters BITD, but I haven't seen one in a while.
I’m sure A2Z still make some form of adapter. Might not be exact match but similar.
@@MonkeyShred Good shout, and yes I've just found out you're right :) Thanks MS!
It has great practical value now.. That was an interesting vintage for flamboyant alternative paint schemes, for sure! Great job, man!!
Edit.. You actually did that paint job? Really nice job.. It doesn't look custom at all 👌👍❤
Ah yes! I sprayed it earlier this year. I love that people are thinking it’s original! Definitely a big compliment. Thanks!
Love it. ❤
No, its not as original, but loks more modern like this, and thats what many buyers want.
And the paintjob on that frame.🤩🙌
Like it is set up now, it shoukd sell. Even if the winter might be the slow season for selling.
Enjoy it for now.😁🤙
Thanks! I do love how the paint job looks. I’ll have to try more techniques like it!
Problem Solvers sells a Fender Flute to help get fenders down close to the tire i. Situations like yours. Also Surly sells Bridge Club forks that are about an inch shorter than the Ogre one, and you can then still put in an oversized front tire (or even a 27.5 front wheel) to get the height and front end cushioning to both be decent despite being rigid.
lol how is possible that i didn't catch this one but the instagram post
wow it looks sick! the adapter is wonderful honestly, i would add also a vintage dropper post just for shit and gigs
and btw the paint job is perfect
Thanks! The IG went up hours before. I was still editing at that time 😅
I loved the "Smoked Lilac" paint job on my original 88/89 Diamondback Apex...long gone unfortunately. And I love thumbshifters.....Still use them on my ALL my bikes....Shim XT and Suntour XC Pro's...7sp...but they will do 8.
Got to love the hidden click on them.
What a PUURRRTY Bike! No one brought it!! What?!?!!!
Great video as always thanks. One question why did u mount the chainring to the inside?.
Thanks. The chainring was on the inside to keep the chainline centred as best as can be!
Neat!
🤙
beatifull color
Thanks!
I love the paint job, amid the bars look very good what bars are they?
I always post the bike spec in the description but… Bullmoose bars
@@MonkeyShred thanks 😊
Nice vid, I've got a 94 Diamond Back Topanga with a lovely paint job, made a few upgrades previously, but rim brakes and non tubeless set up means I've not ridden it for a year (since I've finally gone tubeless on my other mtb) tempted to upgrade to a better set up which would mean adding an adapter for disc brakes.
Awesome. The one I used is a bit of vintage tech so I don’t think anything like that is available anymore but I’m sure there are similar.
@@MonkeyShred I've seen that one in the past but couldn't find it today so gone for the A2Z one on Amazon. Some of my best times on Strava are on the old DB as it's much lighter than my newer mtb, and it can be a more enjoyable ride, it's great experience upgrading bikes too, hopefully upgrading to disc brakes, and going tubeless will mean I use the DB much more once again.
@@eggy77 I feel that. I’ve set some pretty blistering times on vintage mountain bikes down the canals 🤟 they’re quicker than people realise.
@@MonkeyShred easy to just chuck in the car too without too much messing about, my 27.5 bike only just fits in my car with the front wheel off and passenger seat fully forward, plenty of room with the 26" in the back.
Did you throw the front derailleur into the trash bin and hear that satisfying thunk when it hit the bottom????? 😃
Heck no! I’ve still got all the M550 group.
Will the chain stay on the front chainring without the front derailleur there? I’ve had issues so fitted a chain guide but I’m interested in your thoughts. Cheers!
Yep! It’s a narrow wide chainring so it’s grips the chain and doesn’t allow it to slip off like a regular chainring.
Ah, great, makes sense. Thanks for responding.
Best job 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇧🇷🇧🇷
Thanks!
You could probably leave the link rod off completely. With it's current geometry, it's doing almost nothing except adding weight. A longer rod might make the bracket look silly hanging off the back of the bike, but it will improve the geometry and stiffness of the bracket.
It’s stopping the bracket from rotating forward and backward at the moment!
Interesting caliper bracket fitment on the rear: is it purely support or some kind of vibration suppression?
Purely just support. Just to try and stop the whole thing rotating with the movement of the wheel/disc.
What is it, and where did you get it? It's not in the parts list.
@@edwardmaney6995 that’s because it’s not something you can find unfortunately. It’s one of those rare old parts that pops up every now and again. I don’t think anyone makes an exact copy.
@@MonkeyShred do you have any pictures of the piece that bolts to the frame/axle other than the video? I would love to see it from all angles. Thanks for the information.
What are these adapters called
Hey I just wanted to ask you a question should I buy a specialized rock hopper to build a drop bar bike or Gt tuqesta drop bar bike I’ve been having trouble choosing and could use you help the specialized is pink and blue and white the Gt is purple and black
Clearly I’m biased with the pink and blue scheme so I’d choose that. Honestly though it’d be your bike so… just make sure it’s the right size etc
i had exactly same prob with cheap cassette had swap it out for standard sram one same thing though i know its old vid just found this one though my advice if your going use cheap cassettes use your original sram or shimano lock ring
super badass, i think the whole rig is kind of ugly but that almost makes it better in that freaky bike way, i love seeig how creative old tech got.
Haha cheers Blake. It's growing on me more and more.
The failure to make a sell could have come down to some little details. I noticed that the brake bridge cable looked a bit broken up and all of the steel bolts/nuts looked "tired". I would suggest that replacing all nuts & bolts with nice new stainless steel and fitting new cables might have helped.
Oh yeah that was the cheap stuff that got out on with a much lower price. The original gear it had was much nicer.
Have you ever cosidered setting up your own webside to sell your bikes? I reckon with that many viewers it woulbe a piece of cake to sell the bikes to your subscribers. Because that is exactly the target group that would appreciate vintage bikes
The thought has passed through my mind before. It would be hard to compete with the traffic of eBay etc though.
I would keep rim brakes in the back. Most braking force is in the front anyway.
That would be an easier option but I’d like to see if this works out ok with that retro bit if kit.
Hello there...may I know the name of the disc brake adaptor, how it's called & where can I find it? I am from the Philippines.
Unfortunately that’s a bit of vintage tech. I don’t think there’s anything like it out there now.
@@MonkeyShred What was it originally called?
@@MR-backup a disc brake adapter
How has the rear brakes held up?
Yeah I didn't like that. It was ok but I think I went to a V brake on the rear after getting a puncture and finding it a pain to remove the rear wheel and keeping it all aligned.
Thank you @@MonkeyShred
Great job, I also like those relic of the early 90's. But one question, why did you choose a 36T chainring? I've also done a 1x8 modification for my daily driver, but I've choosen 44T, for more speed.
Simple answer. I had a 34 & 36T in my parts bin so I chose 36 😂 if it feels too slow I’ll definitely be going bigger.
Love seeing retro quirky design. But I can't help feeling a little bit tense about riding a bike with additional adapters like the one on the rear brake.
Also, can you please continue to add the link to the eBay shop?
I didn't save it when I had the chance.
We’ll soon find out how that adapter goes… I think it should be ok. Hopefully… fingers crossed.
The eBay link should be in the description. If it doesn’t work for some reason check the link matches the written one after clicking. For some reason a few extra characters get added when you click it sometimes.
Nice mod but i really dont like that disk rubbing on the brake pads it adds on the drag which really annoying during long rides
It’s all quiet now 🤟
A well maintained Hydraulic Disc Brake system is far superior to mechanical
Nice little build, do yourself a favour though and grease every bolt that you used to assemble the bike. (Your future self will thank you) Also when you install the brake calipers, a little trick is to grab the brake lever whilst the bolts are loose and then tighten them, that way it's centered.
Yeah I know how to centre brakes ;) These ones were being difficult, especially the rear... maybe the adapter. I'd disagree with greasing up ALL bolts though. Some, like brake and crank bolts need a bit of loctite applie ideally.
My brother installed a disc brake adapter like that back in the day. Proved a great way to snap the canti mount off of his Rocky Mountain Altitude Team Only. Ouch. Don't do it.
Damn that’s a shame! I’ll still be giving it a go. It’s a steel frame so repairs won’t be too bad 😉
Guess selling it now is out of the question since the new mods probably doubled the price.
It had zero interest before anyway so… might just have to ride it for a bit then split it. Who knows.
MonkeyShred That’s a shame ‘cause that Scott’s rad.
Đẹp quá.
Cảm ơn bạn.
it will be them old canty breaks why it never sold we hates them old breaks
just weld a brake mount on
That'd be great - If I hadn't already painted the bike - If I had a welder - If I had electricity in the garage - If I had the right training in welding.
@@MonkeyShred turn your ifs into dos it will make your life more fulfilling
Just make a video on how to.
為什麼不換車...
I don't think this translated right... "Why not change the car..." ?
That translation is correct. I do say this in Chinese
@@user-nt6er4ez6l I’m not sure I understand then, sorry. What car? 😅
I think it's a matter of habit of using words 😅
I changed it to say, why not change the bike
😁
Ruined...
How so?
@@MonkeyShred not ruined at all... revitalized, practical, ready to be ridden, and a fun project. It may be a Frankenbike, but I love it.
This video made me cringe.
Why’s that?