8kg Retro Classic Gravel Bike Build. 1x12 Shimano XTR. Suspension Stem & Seatpost 

Great job on this one, Andy! I really like how the decals, rear triangle and cassette all match. I also like that you don't let yourself be limited by the way the frame was built. You want cable stops somewhere else? You go for it! You're very bold and I admire that. I've really enjoyed all your videos. Thanks for putting yourself out there for our entertainment. Keep it up, Andy!

Awesome, I had a Mongoose Iboc Pro in 1992 for my first MTB races!! This video brings back some memories. Really appreciate your work 🙌🏽

My first decent mtb was a Mongoose IBOC chromoly hardtail. Best thing I ever bought because when the downtube broke on a trail ride Mongoose gave me full warranty coverage. They allowed to trade up to their top of the line titanium frame--Mongoose Triomphe for $350. Frame built in USA by Titanium Sports Technologies. I could never have affirded such a frame any other way. I still ride it today with XTR 965 group picked up new on Ebay at great prices. Nice build you have there!

Woow! What a stunning build and great parts selection! 😍 Plus, it weighs nothing too! Great job Andy! 👏

The paintjob of this classic is spot on! 😍

Love this build. Excellent work and very nice choice in components especially tires

Great inspiration - I am currently planning to switch my 2002 Yeti ARC into a 28 inch Speed road bike! Got a lot of inspiration from your video - and I also see the fork as a major issue to the geometry of the build. Thanks!

vary nice job indeed - my bike shad is full of components and my head full of ideas - tank u for the inspiration

You have done a awesome job. Congratulations 🎉

Really great craftsmanship what you did with this bike and the Raleigh 👌🏻Thanks for sharing your videos and hope to see more of your projects in the future.Keep up the good work and ride safe🚴🏻‍♂️👍🏻🍀

love the bodges and hacks in this. good stuff!

Be aware that some aftermarket OSPW have open ceramic bearings, they will run fine for the first 100km. After that they will usually degrade very fast, keep your old pully wheel or switch the bearings from the old wheel to the new one.

Kudos for this interesting job. Especially when you are on a budget. I'd have done a few things differently anyway : 1. Preparing frame and fork before the paint job. 2. Stick / glue on the cable guides on the fork as well instead of fixing the cable housing with cable ties. 3. Go for pulley wheels with larger bearings as from Leonardi Racing. 4. Go for Ritchey Ergo Max handlebar and a stem with higher angle instad of bunch of spacers. One question : The XTR Shifter fits as intended in terms of ergonomics?

Absolutely mental 🔥🔥🔥

Nice work. Very nice work in every aspect.

Two notes. First was the whole disc brake set up …. Second was you should have installed a derailleur hanger which would have allowed for cleaner shifting on suck a large cassette But the frame is super sweet …Well done !!

Super bike! I’d love to do this to my Big Sur Gary Fisher 1996 mountain bike.

Nice build. One concern I noticed was the seatpost, which seems too short. I reckon, minimum insertion length was not met.

Fantastic colour scheme

Very beautiful bike!! Congratulations

A thing of beauty.

Fantastic job!!!!!!

Awesome videos! Andy,make one single speed bike! Please!!!🥲😁 Greetings from Kris, from Croatia 😎

Great video, awesome work! :)

Great work, it would be interesting to know where you shop for components and what approx expenditure you had on this exemple

Nice build but you didn’t go over any of the disc brake install which I think were the most significant change to the bike. How did you decide on those? What were some challenges? Missed opportunity here.

beautiful bike!

Oooo a suspension stem. I have found them very niche. Excelling on old school concrete, separated/damaged asphalt, hard pack dirt with potholes and demon level chipseal.

Nice build.. especially the colors. Keep it up👍

Hello, great job! On my mind, you need to change your short seatpost to longer seatpost, because the short seatpost can break your frame. And are your brakes securely attached to the frame?

Super nice built!

I also have a very modified Mongoose Iboc Comp* 😍 ;D I stayed more in a balance of classic and modern, it’s a beauty too! Lovely to see more of these getting this love I had in mind to do Discs at some point, but weld to the frame instead of that adapter How has it been with adapter? Gave me ideas here! Maybe I could get at some point a fork for discs, and at the back weld or adapter (wouldn’t hurt much the original paint because seat stays are black, so easy fix) Man got so excited with this video! Hahah :D good job, great upload :)

Awesome 👌 👏

I love the look... of that build... for the headset are you using a threadless headset now? how are you preloading the bearings?

nice build my friend👍

That cassette 😍

Buen video amigo, deberías poner por favor los links de compra de las piezas que utilizas.

Beutifull bike! You should invest in a vice. Cheers.

parabéns!!!!! ficou linnnda esta bike

Please post a video of some riding! 🤘😊

Ni mongoose saya hari tu kan. Saya baru dpt brand KHS made in USA. TAPI FRAME 15. NAK BUAT PROJECT LG WSSP SAYA..

sadly the disc brakes at the front will be a major source of pain until you get the new fork as the caliper and disk will be misaligned

Excelente trabajo saludos desde Argentina!!!!

I absolutely love the creativity but I am a bit weary of the shifting and cabling to the derailleur. I believe the chain tension is the main cause of issues. when setting the cable tension for the derailleur you typically don't have a chain on yet. that comes after.

Hermosa súper te felicito

Some clever solutions to keep costs in control. Well done. Where did you buy the cable stops?

Bang. Kena beli stand bike repair and restore bang. Saya dulu dah tercuduk juga. Best2 polish atas yg bawah habis damage..

What mounts are you using for the disc brake calipers?

Was really hoping to see what you did with the brakes

I just don't get it. You are using all those high end components, but despite all of that you are doing such an amateurish/sloppy job on the frames, using super glue for the bosses and all those sketchy adapters. Just why? A nice paintjob doesn't replace the bike's safety.

Wow, looks superawesome! What kind of drop bar were you installing? Seems to be very few drop bars with a small diameter to instal MTB periphery.

After seeing this I'm now sorry I sold my Rockhopper which was in pristine condition 😩

why cut those expensive Redshift seatpost. I know its for measure to your size, but you could have save it, if you decided to replace with different one. Anyways nice build and the color choice is perfect!.

I really like what you have done with the bike! I am curious about which adapters you have used for the discbrakes. You've mentioned something about Alie-express and sandwich plated, but i can only find the steel versions... Can/will you help me? With kind regards, Chris

My main question is, how did you manage to fit the 29er wheels on that frame i suppose it is a 26? or what?

Question! Just came across your video while rebuilding my bike.. did you put a regular headset with a threaded fork? I would like to do the same with a quill stem adapter like you did but im kinda scared it’s not going to last..

How can I find those discbrake adapters?

brooo you just gave me an idia with my old myb frame i only need a rb breaks and a cassette now oh bars and rigid fork.

Los soportes para los frenos de disco al cuadro que tal funcionan? Dan la sensación de que no sean estables al ir cogidos con abrazaderas?

what crank is this?

I'm surprised you got this under 9kg (with pedals??). Do you have a complete list of components?

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Looks cool. But no way that's 9 kg. I would guess at least 12. Steel frame, steel fork, suspension seatpost.

what are you doing!!! 😂

Stunning

how did you manage to fit mtb shifter on drop bar, aren't the diameters for mtb shifter and road equivalent 22.2mm and 23.8mm diameter respectively?

What glue are you using for the cable guides?

can we have a parts list?

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What kind of disc brake adapters you use?

I want to know what type of disc brake adapter did he used...

2:38 ouch..

Andy Ef? I think you're familiar with me. You're from Audiophile community right?

9-52 i guess 😉 5-52 cassette on a xd driver, nahhh 😜

the tectro shifter suppor 12 speed xtr?

Are the brake levers Tektro?

What is that cassette?

The frame, is alloy??

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are you the dongle guy?

а подседел то коротковат

What brake adapters did you use for the frame and fork?