Vintage GT Palomar Custom build

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2024
  • From frame to full bike. This vintage MTB gets restored for daily use. I finally build this 90's Gt Palomar.
    0:00 - 0:30 Components
    0:00 - 1:20 Fork crown race installation and lower bearing
    1:20 - 3:05 Bearing cup installation
    3:05 - 4:14 Fork and frame mounting headset
    4:14 - 6:08 Bottom Bracket install
    6:08 - 7:54 Crankset install
    7:54 - 9:20 Front brake install
    9:20 - 10:20 Rear brake install
    10:20 - 11:18 Seat post and seat post binder
    11:18 - 12:16 Quill adapter
    12:16 - 14:35 Stem and bars
    14:35 - 14:50 Rear derailleur
    14:50 - 15:13 Rear wheel
    15:13 - 16:54 Chain
    16:54 - 19:44 Derailleur cable
    19:44 - 20:24 Front wheel
    20:24 - 22:19 Front brake cable
    22:19 - 24:54 Rear brake
    24:54 - 25:59 Finals and adjust
    25:59 - 26:38 Tighten headset
    26:38 - 27:17 End
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  • @Cmnore
    @Cmnore 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Cool build 😎 I have an unusual affection for classic GT's. I scour TH-cam for videos related to GT restorations pretty regularly. It's bike pron. I just acquired a '98 Zaskar LE and have owned a '97 Richochet for a few years now. LOVE that people are rediscovering how exciting these bikes were when they were new, and putting them back on the trails(and roads)!

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I usually build to client needs bit this was a proof of concept.

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exciting and practical🙂

  • @vladg2239
    @vladg2239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, that chainring crank got tightened damn well 7:10. That sucker ain't going anywhere ; )
    Thank you for sharing.

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

      True. Over the years I have developed more or less an idea of the resistance that im looking for when tightening. Human torque wrench if you will. I have found that anything less with square taper and there is a tendency to loosen with all the force and vibration. Especially if the cranks are a poor fit caused by bad machining/production.

  • @carlwain7372
    @carlwain7372 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bike looks amazing 👏 . Great work and good video 👍

  • @edgarrangel9464
    @edgarrangel9464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro this is a awesome build.. definitely inspirational

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man. Always good to hear appreciation for the work involved.

  • @steveraleigh100
    @steveraleigh100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love this build.
    My Palomar that I've had since new from around 1998(?) has gone through many different incarnations, including a single speed gravel bike and even one with drop bars - which didn't last long.
    Now it has 27.5 mtb wheels, a rigid carbon fork and disc brakes - for stopping power. Also, back to flat bar.
    I have the same tyres, Panaracer Gravel King. Love them.
    It's an awesome bike to ride and handles so well in any conditions.
    Will probably never sell it. It's nice to see what other people do with them.

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. Yes, I agree they are quite versatile and can do many things well while respecting their specific geometry.

    • @steveraleigh100
      @steveraleigh100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheUndeadMechanic the older GT frames are very well made too. I've never had any issues with it.

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@steveraleigh100 I have a late 90's taquesta that has become my main ride over the summer. Converted it to a 1X with friction tjumbshifter shifter, wide bars, and front rack. Super practical for where I live.

    • @steveraleigh100
      @steveraleigh100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheUndeadMechanic I like the 90's MTBs. As you say, they are versatile.
      I found you can fit 700c road rims as well as 27'5 MTB rims.
      I have the one GT and a few road bikes. A 1976 Raleigh and 2 steel Italian bikes (Colnago and Detto).
      I love the 2 Italian bikes - they ride beautifully, but I've been riding the GT mainly over the past 2 years.
      It has a wide/narrow single on the front as well. Also sram X9 10sp. The disc brakes make a huge difference with stopping over the old rim brakes.

    • @steveraleigh100
      @steveraleigh100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheUndeadMechanic BTW, I like the saddle. It looks like a Selle Italia flite in styling.

  • @derekmosher4561
    @derekmosher4561 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice build , I have a 90`s GT Karakoram I`m rebuilding this winter and hope it turns out as nice as this . Almost the same color as mine , I have RockShox Judy on the front but looking for a solid fork like you . Thanks for this vid , can`t wait till I rebuild mine now .

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck with the build. Im not sure if you know but depending on the geometry of the frame(headtube size and angle was designed for a specific suspension travel) you may have to find a fork that is corrected for the suspension travel or else the handling of the bike will change significantly.

    • @derekmosher4561
      @derekmosher4561 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheUndeadMechanic Yes I know , did some checking on that . Might keep what I have on it as it`s original and it looks cool . It`s pretty close to the geometry of yours and I like the look of the solid fork which gave me different ideas lol. Thanks for the advice .

  • @nurahadiwidjaja
    @nurahadiwidjaja ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bagus sekali jadinya sepeda ini..thanks

  • @JohnPilling25
    @JohnPilling25 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely❤

  • @bikevlogadventure3263
    @bikevlogadventure3263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice...

  • @porkchops13
    @porkchops13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome build - great video! How did u get the paint that way? Luv that fade.... did i miss the video on that? ...lol
    I'm looking for the same era GT for a build project myself. Either that or vintage Kuwahara (for nostalgic reasons). Had ALOT of those up in here in Canadia back in the day.

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. By dusting in various colors over the original paint. I havent done a video on paint yet but i was thinking that when i go to build the look MI60 I will. I think the GT's of this era make fantastic bases for projects like this. There is quite a variation in weight however from the lower models to the higher models. I have a kuwahara that i built up on my instagram that may give you some ideas for your build.

    • @porkchops13
      @porkchops13 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheUndeadMechanic Oh snap - you're in Madrid! Very cool. My family is from Lisbon. Yes, the dark to light fade paint adds so much. I'd luv to see your process. Anyhoo - I just flipped thru your gram and saw some builds. Amazing! Very clean... very Classic... luv it. Great work. The Kuwahara looks so good - exactly what i had in mind but with a rack maybe. The g-kings are perfect for these builds. Keep up the good work. Have an old Zeus in rough shape that needs re-purpose somehow as well. But French threading is : ?

  • @IHav2BlackCats
    @IHav2BlackCats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a video on your repair bench, how you built it or what you bought to build it. I have never seen this design before. Clamping onto the forks and resting the rest of the bike on the bb area.

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soon I will do a shop tour and seeing as the shop is tiny it will be a short video but i will devote some time to the workbench.

  • @Podikk
    @Podikk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not a big fan of those leather grips and saddle but overall great rebuild and this painjob is amazing.

  • @Londinius
    @Londinius 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What’s the brand name of the quill stem adapter and the headset? Thank you, inspiring build!

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Had to double check. It is from a distributor in Madrid and it is their house brand. It's is an 1 1/8 ahead adapter. Their 1" has a different design top cap. If you are interested in let me know, I have an extra.

  • @eladshitrit
    @eladshitrit 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great build and an amazing outcome!!
    I'm building a 1998 palomar now and having trouble figuring out what size of headset do I need. It has a threaded fork, but the inner diameter seems to be 25.4. Can you she'd some light on that?
    Thanks!

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Seems like it is a 1 1/8, also called oversize, threaded headset. Steerer tube outside diameter should be 28.6mm inside diameter should be 25.4. This was just before manufacturers started to switch to the ahead system rather than threaded. New threaded 1 1/8 headsets are available, but being an old standard that wasn't produced for very long the demand I would figure is very low so you will have to look well to find one. I try to keep a couple in stock at the shop just in case. Hope that helps.

    • @eladshitrit
      @eladshitrit 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you!,
      So I guess a threaded 1 1/8" headset like Brompton uses will work.
      There are plenty of these on line

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @eladshitrit hard to say exactly without having one to compare, because I know Bromptons have some proprietary designs. A couple more things to keep in mind when looking at new headsets is 1. stack height and 2. The OD of the shoulder on the steerer tube where the fork crown race fits. These could cause an incompatibility.

  • @garagemslzv8465
    @garagemslzv8465 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tops

  • @oreocarlton3343
    @oreocarlton3343 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    26:05 shouldnt the preload on the quill headset be adjusted before adding the ahead stem and spacers ? This could create a less stable position of the stem since it creates some space between the spacers thus dropping down a little...?

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seeing as it is a quill adapter into a standard 1 1/8 headset the spacers above the cable hanger are only aesthetic.

    • @oreocarlton3343
      @oreocarlton3343 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheUndeadMechanic but doesnt it still have some downward forces from the ahead stem onto cable stop?

  • @nickdart2612
    @nickdart2612 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Just wondering - what is the size of the fork, height wise?

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As in, dropout to fork crownrace?

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you🙂

    • @nickdart2612
      @nickdart2612 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheUndeadMechanic as in is it a 350mm fork or shorter?

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@nickdart2612 I don't know off hand. But I will measure next time I'm in the shop.

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      From the base of the fork crown race to middle of the axle I measure 390mm aprox

  • @thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind
    @thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm confused. i thought the Palomar started in 1997 and was high tensile. that sticker on the lower downtube says 4130 as if its a Timberline

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Those are the factory stickers that are on the frame and I looked up GT's catalogue for '98 model year and it mentions the Palomar "tig welded w/ CrMo seat tube and taper squashed down tube". Hope that clarifies.

    • @thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind
      @thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheUndeadMechanic that does

    • @eddieiglesia
      @eddieiglesia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m starting to think that there may have been different models between US/CAN and Europe (with the Euro bikes CrMo and the US bikes high ten) for year 1998. My 1998 Palomar in red did not have any yellow accents and had a high tensile sticker in the same spot. The font of the decals is exactly the same and the specs are otherwise identical. The only catalog I can find of GT 1998 bikes is in German with the same exact bike pictured as in this video.

  • @fansaypepsi2527
    @fansaypepsi2527 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thats a nice wrench what is it?

  • @andarenbici
    @andarenbici ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a particular list?

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

      More specific?

    • @andarenbici
      @andarenbici ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheUndeadMechanic sorry. I mean parts!

    • @thefranconian6087
      @thefranconian6087 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice build. What type/brand handlebars are those? Pretty sweet. Thanks for the vid.

  • @DOGPC44
    @DOGPC44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what is the song?

  • @mujahidmauthoor5051
    @mujahidmauthoor5051 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Too much pressure on the crankset bolts

  • @paulmaurice4491
    @paulmaurice4491 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You should try a torque wrench.

    • @TheUndeadMechanic
      @TheUndeadMechanic  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have a few torque wrenches but they only make an appearance with carbon or specific designs that require the usage of them. Opinion incoming, I think an over reliance on a torque wrench means that person has not learned to meter the force they are putting into any given nut, bolt, screw, etc. Most mechanics worth their weight in salt know how much force they can put into a given material before damaging, either the bolt or the material it is mounted in, and how much force is required for said nut or bolt to do its job. Having said that, seatpost binders, stem clamp and handle bar clamp, brake levers always get torqued when mounting to carbon.

    • @OriginalBatman
      @OriginalBatman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not in this application. Only for specificities

    • @ghostthean7552
      @ghostthean7552 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@TheUndeadMechanicTongue wrench might not a type for square tape, but that's a little over tighten on this crank too.

  • @marcin4893
    @marcin4893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    22:40 wrong! Nooo please noo...

  • @GRAAmusic
    @GRAAmusic ปีที่แล้ว

    That noise is killing me