Super clean build, basically a new bike. I know, because I’ve done it a couple times myself, that it can be a few hundred dollars to do these projects. But it’s very satisfying to take one of these cool old bikes and recreate it, even if it doesn’t make sense cost wise.
Turned out nice. Practical changes as well. Not a ruined mtb, but one that might get used more than the original ever would. 🔥 My "problem" with drop bar on 90's/ 00's ATB/MTB (and I have done some) is that they seem to get way to long. So a smaller frame than usually, a short stem and a really compact bar have been my go-to solution. And a decent stack height for the crown makes it more comfortable. So if one replace the shock with a rigid fork, it's important that the length is compensated for the original travel. Enjoy this one a while until the next step in monstercross-evolution comes along. 😎🤙
I was thinking that a hybrid (dad bike) may make a better candidate for conversion. More upright with a shorter yop tube. Especially if it has 700c wheels. I have my eye out for a good one!
@DePuesshop I totally agree. I have been through seven 26"-monstercross-conversion's, two 27,5" and right now building my first 28" gravel/ "monstercross". This last one is "my size" frame and the positioning feels good, but I am a 26"/ATB fan of hart, so I'm afraid I'll search for that perfect 26" candidate (even if I'll have to fit 27,5" wheels, drop down a size on the frame and fit 400mm seat post). 😅🔥
Apart from the 1x. Nice build. Id have used cantis, but I do like v-brakes on flatbar bikes. Personal choice, id have also swapped front dr and used 3x.
@@DePuesshop I love it, it’s funny because I actually found this exact bike for sale in my area today. I wanted to pick it up to do this as my first build, but I missed it. I’m really into what you’re doing on this channel, thanks so much for the quality content. 😊
Great build and good conversion. Some of the chinese stuff is great. I have a bike with L-Twoo mechanical road shifters working with 105 mechs. Works a treat. Defo a place for oerformance budget builds.
Good video as always. I almost always like to drive train you use. I definitely like that. You changed it to a 1x. I know it’s the in thing on gravel bikes, but I can never get used to drop bars.
Nice work. I really enjoy my 97 Moab 2. On this conversion, I probably would have tried switching to cantilever brakes rather than using the "amplifiers."
Other than the drop bars, the complicated v-brake adapters, the aluminum frame, the suspension fork, the skinny saddle, the weird looking stem and the 11 speed drivetrain...I love it! 😁Can you tell I have a very narrow window of "acceptable" bikes? Basically, if it isn't an early 90's rigid steel mountain bike or cross bike, I lose interest. But, hey...to each their own!
I’m in the process of rescuing a Specialized hybrid bike that had been dumped in a field. I’m trying to keep the costs down and have salvaged and cleaned, re-greased and replaced most parts. New wheels and cables needed, but mostly I’ve saved a decent bike and kept it as original as possible. One question, you often seem to cut off and discard what look like ok cables, is it good practice to always replace them or do you mostly do,it to change colour schemes, like on this build?
I replace them when they are really old and probably have rust inside or when I'm changing the bars and the length is wrong. If you keep the old ones, make sure you drip some oil inside them to keep the cables moving nicely.
Drop bar mountain bike... monster cross... but wouldn't call that a gravel bike - term gets used way too much and that bike is cooler thsn thst. Nice build, those old scwhinn frames were very understed.
There’s no real definition of a gravel bike. The only consistent thing I find on all bikes labeled as gravel bikes is very little to no suspension. This bike fits that category.
@@georgeforeman89 dropbar mtb's a d monstercross bikes predate the term gravel bikes by years... and those generally had minimal or no suspension by todays standards... and by that logic my single speed xc mtb is actually a flat bar gravel bike?
@@georgeforeman89 though there are some geo changes between them. I get gravel bikes are a wide range of grey... but a mtb fitted with dtop bars by literal definition is a drop bar mtb.
super brake hack but what is the answer to the 3x problem think i might try this meself with a hybred bike as donor maybe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well,.there really is no hack to male a 3x mountain chainring work with a road 3x shifter other than switching to a road crankset/chainring or going to a 1x setup.
@@DePuesshop cheers think the hybrid has road gears so might just try that don't need fat tyres just looking for a all-rounder don't do much hills and would hate to lose top speed mainly just want drops for the extra hand positions and more aero for wind on longer rides
Great job, I love the bike. I’d like to convert my ‘96 Cannondale from 3X7 to a 1X11 (or a 1Xwhatever). I never use the front derailleur, it stays on the big ring. Sometimes I need a little more top end. Too many variables for me as far as compatibility and spacing and all that. Anyway, keep doing what you do. I love watching you work and have learned a lot. ✌🏻
Hello! Greetings from Portugal! I really enjoy watching your videos. As you said you like comments, here's my opinion: I think you could have replaced the suspension with a rigid fork, because normally gravel bikes are equipped with rigid forks, and I also think you could have opted for 700c or 650b wheels , depending on the clearance. And given that the frame doesn't support discs, you could have opted for cantilever brakes and then you wouldn't have had any problems with the issue of pulling the levers. Thank you very much for the videos! Compliments!
Yep! The great thing about a cusom bike is that it can be changed in many different ways. I did fit some 27.6 wheels in there that I had to see if they fit. They did, but they were disc wheels. I agree on the rigid fork, too, but I was already over budget! Haha!
There's that wheelie. Nice.
Super clean build, basically a new bike. I know, because I’ve done it a couple times myself, that it can be a few hundred dollars to do these projects. But it’s very satisfying to take one of these cool old bikes and recreate it, even if it doesn’t make sense cost wise.
Turned out nice.
Practical changes as well.
Not a ruined mtb, but one that might get used more than the original ever would. 🔥
My "problem" with drop bar on 90's/ 00's ATB/MTB (and I have done some) is that they seem to get way to long.
So a smaller frame than usually, a short stem and a really compact bar have been my go-to solution.
And a decent stack height for the crown makes it more comfortable. So if one replace the shock with a rigid fork, it's important that the length is compensated for the original travel.
Enjoy this one a while until the next step in monstercross-evolution comes along. 😎🤙
I was thinking that a hybrid (dad bike) may make a better candidate for conversion. More upright with a shorter yop tube. Especially if it has 700c wheels. I have my eye out for a good one!
@DePuesshop I totally agree.
I have been through seven 26"-monstercross-conversion's, two 27,5" and right now building my first 28" gravel/ "monstercross".
This last one is "my size" frame and the positioning feels good, but I am a 26"/ATB fan of hart, so I'm afraid I'll search for that perfect 26" candidate (even if I'll have to fit 27,5" wheels, drop down a size on the frame and fit 400mm seat post). 😅🔥
I like the fact that you kept the suspension fork on the front instead of changing to a non suspension I think the bike will handle better
Apart from the 1x. Nice build. Id have used cantis, but I do like v-brakes on flatbar bikes. Personal choice, id have also swapped front dr and used 3x.
There are SO many bikes out there waiting to be used. I am delighted that ones that are close to death,
you made a great gravel bike-which i had kept mine. great job!
Du hast eines meiner größten Probleme beim Umbau gelöst! Neue Kurbel! Danke! Sieht gut aus!
Great build sir, I just subscribed and can’t wait to go through all the videos you’ve already done. Thank you!
Awesome, thank you!
@@DePuesshop you’re welcome, how long did this conversion take you?
@Deven210 This one took 2 days to complete. I was very careful to get all my parts first before I started, which took a long time!
@@DePuesshop I love it, it’s funny because I actually found this exact bike for sale in my area today. I wanted to pick it up to do this as my first build, but I missed it. I’m really into what you’re doing on this channel, thanks so much for the quality content. 😊
The next generation of gravel bikes are just being designed with suspension forks, so this oldie is ahead of its time.
That's true! The future is now!
Beautiful
what a nice build, those break amplifiers are sexy, they were winking at you brah!! thanks for posting, enjoy your new whip...
Great build and good conversion. Some of the chinese stuff is great. I have a bike with L-Twoo mechanical road shifters working with 105 mechs. Works a treat.
Defo a place for oerformance budget builds.
Good video as always. I almost always like to drive train you use. I definitely like that. You changed it to a 1x. I know it’s the in thing on gravel bikes, but I can never get used to drop bars.
Nice work. I really enjoy my 97 Moab 2. On this conversion, I probably would have tried switching to cantilever brakes rather than using the "amplifiers."
Like your vids and your projects. Keep it on. Cool by the way that the color scheme of the shiftters and the derailleur fits frame and fork.
Outstanding work, congratulations !
Other than the drop bars, the complicated v-brake adapters, the aluminum frame, the suspension fork, the skinny saddle, the weird looking stem and the 11 speed drivetrain...I love it! 😁Can you tell I have a very narrow window of "acceptable" bikes? Basically, if it isn't an early 90's rigid steel mountain bike or cross bike, I lose interest. But, hey...to each their own!
Haha! Yeah, it's hard to make everyone happy! 😝
@@DePuesshop The bike looks very nice, tho!
The travel agents aren’t too bad to put together once you do them once or twice. I have those, and they work great :). Never had an issue with mine :)
Looking good
12:25 Adios, dork disc
😂
I’m in the process of rescuing a Specialized hybrid bike that had been dumped in a field. I’m trying to keep the costs down and have salvaged and cleaned, re-greased and replaced most parts. New wheels and cables needed, but mostly I’ve saved a decent bike and kept it as original as possible.
One question, you often seem to cut off and discard what look like ok cables, is it good practice to always replace them or do you mostly do,it to change colour schemes, like on this build?
I replace them when they are really old and probably have rust inside or when I'm changing the bars and the length is wrong. If you keep the old ones, make sure you drip some oil inside them to keep the cables moving nicely.
Nothing wrong with that color scheme. Watch out for those deer hunters.
Again, nice work. Live and ride, 48895
Drop bar mountain bike... monster cross... but wouldn't call that a gravel bike - term gets used way too much and that bike is cooler thsn thst. Nice build, those old scwhinn frames were very understed.
There’s no real definition of a gravel bike. The only consistent thing I find on all bikes labeled as gravel bikes is very little to no suspension. This bike fits that category.
@@georgeforeman89 dropbar mtb's a d monstercross bikes predate the term gravel bikes by years... and those generally had minimal or no suspension by todays standards... and by that logic my single speed xc mtb is actually a flat bar gravel bike?
@@mattvanderwalt6220 sure! If that’s what you want to call it- it’s your bike. But that’s kind of also the point. There are no rules.
Yes they bhere understed.....😂😂😂
@@georgeforeman89 though there are some geo changes between them. I get gravel bikes are a wide range of grey... but a mtb fitted with dtop bars by literal definition is a drop bar mtb.
super brake hack but what is the answer to the 3x problem think i might try this meself with a hybred bike as donor maybe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well,.there really is no hack to male a 3x mountain chainring work with a road 3x shifter other than switching to a road crankset/chainring or going to a 1x setup.
@@DePuesshop cheers think the hybrid has road gears so might just try that don't need fat tyres just looking for a all-rounder don't do much hills and would hate to lose top speed mainly just want drops for the extra hand positions and more aero for wind on longer rides
@morganbrennan9090 It will still shift but you will find it takes some tuning to get it to work ok. It will never be perfect.
Ficou linda
Great job, I love the bike. I’d like to convert my ‘96 Cannondale from 3X7 to a 1X11 (or a 1Xwhatever). I never use the front derailleur, it stays on the big ring. Sometimes I need a little more top end. Too many variables for me as far as compatibility and spacing and all that. Anyway, keep doing what you do. I love watching you work and have learned a lot. ✌🏻
Hello!
Greetings from Portugal!
I really enjoy watching your videos.
As you said you like comments, here's my opinion: I think you could have replaced the suspension with a rigid fork, because normally gravel bikes are equipped with rigid forks, and I also think you could have opted for 700c or 650b wheels , depending on the clearance. And given that the frame doesn't support discs, you could have opted for cantilever brakes and then you wouldn't have had any problems with the issue of pulling the levers.
Thank you very much for the videos!
Compliments!
Yep! The great thing about a cusom bike is that it can be changed in many different ways. I did fit some 27.6 wheels in there that I had to see if they fit. They did, but they were disc wheels. I agree on the rigid fork, too, but I was already over budget! Haha!
You’ve just ruined a good mountain bike there