Can You Build A Cross Bike For Less Than $300: Part 1 | GCN Tech's Bike Builds

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Cyclocross racing seems like a pretty expensive sport to get into. Riders often have 2 bikes for each race and bits get broken all the time! But does it have to break the bank? Jeremy is on a mission to see if we can build a 'cross bike for fewer than 300 dollars!
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@brentallar7355 3 года назад

This is going to be a killer series. A budget build that is actually on a realistic budget. Keep up the good work.

@charlificity 3 года назад

Great stuff! Whilst I love GCN, it’s so refreshing to see tinkering going on and to not hear about aero and disc brakes for a while :)

@AdamNigelDark 3 года назад

Ha, true that, if it is not carbon fibre or pure Unobtainium and costs $20,000 an inch they don't care lol.

@justgoingoutside5243 3 года назад

adam dark I feel they do have a range of videos (they’re making this video along with the old basic bike from the trek a while ago). I think realistically it’s more interesting seeing more of the cutting edge of the sport rather than just old 2nd hand stuff- and advertising wise probably need to do that stuff to give them the scope for this stuff :) Must say i love this make your own stuff videos though- they’re a great addition :)

@BrunodeSouzaLino 3 года назад

@@justgoingoutside5243 Eventually you hit a wall where the target audience already has it or don't see the need to spend more or will tune off because they're tired of seeing only stuff they can't afford. Top Gear wouldn't be much popular if they only did stuff on hypercars and things like that. That creates a disconnect, as the vast majority of people will most likely never see that stuff in person. Otherwise, you might remove "Global" from the title.

@justgoingoutside5243 3 года назад

@@BrunodeSouzaLino fair enough

@edbrowne8106 3 года назад

Love seeing an old bike come back to life.

@levihamilton8817 3 года назад

As a broke college student who races cross I can definitely say you can build a cross bike for 300. 100 if you are really broke!

@andyheilmann1656 3 года назад

I do triathlon, and I'm college I've helped lots of friends get bikes for under $200 as well

@panzerveps 3 года назад

defiantly /dɪˈfʌɪəntli/ adverb in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience. "he defiantly refused to accept any government money" definitely /ˈdɛfɪnətli/ adverb without doubt (used for emphasis). "I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you"

@stoatystoat174 3 года назад

@@panzerveps He defiantly comented without fear of the spelling polise 😱🤗

@-jurien 3 года назад

What are good places to find the bikes

@panzerveps 3 года назад

@@stoatystoat174 Police ;)

@Pratalax 3 года назад

4:58 talk about a sync clap, that was like a friggin' gunshot!!

@staff0flag 3 года назад

I love these budget-build videos. I can't justify spending $5k each on several bikes, but I can enjoy a hobby that builds bikes and then has some fun. If I finish a course in 30 minutes or 40 minutes, I'm still having fun.

@GreySectoid 3 года назад

I could watch content like this for hours.

@familyhill6425 3 года назад

I just bought myself a GT series 3 road bike for £160 in the UK. Mint condition, Shimano Tiagra throughout and spent an additional £30 on new bits. Thing is a beast for £190 total. Good winter bike that is actually lighter, stiffer and quicker than my summer Specialized. Inspired by videos like yours and Ollie’s!!

@hiro111 3 года назад

I knew JD growing up, he's a good dude and has great taste in music and bikes. Real Western Mass stuff here.

@MrThewetsheep 3 года назад

Imagine watching this as a college student and being like “hey that’s my bike!”

@andrewh7345 3 года назад

This is much better format than the past GCN tech style budget-build series stuff. Seeing the watch-outs and selection process he’s thinking through is definitely helpful.

@Avioto 3 года назад

Asking more than 300 bucks for that thing seemed a little crazy.

@kidShibuya 3 года назад

Yeah, go to a big box store and get a whole new bike for that

@steviejojo3448 3 года назад

for real... i laughed when i heard him say that

@Foster_B 3 года назад

Never ask what you think the bike is actually worth. Always ask above, and if no one offers, then lower the price. You never know, someone might just buy it high.

@riderdoolittle3469 3 года назад

Market is Dry Dry Dry in that part of the state- not that out of line

@stockton350 3 года назад

And that bike came from a school auction meaning it was abandoned for 6 months or more probably outside, maybe over a winter. Probably cost the dude $50. Rip off.

@samheller5813 3 года назад

Is no one else wondering how he got that bike home on his moped??

@voiceofreason9780 3 года назад

The GCN van following him around with a cameraman probably had a little space.

@FlatSpinMan 3 года назад

Shhh!

@JakeOlsonTheSnake 3 года назад

JD: "yeah I'd like to keep the rack for this other bike" Jeremy: **ends up with the rack anyways** :P

@gamby16a 3 года назад

The Paul Curley reference is as NECX as it gets!!! I live that these references are on a global platform!

@edwardscott9958 3 года назад

Oh man. Decided to watch a J-Pow video before bed. Now I’m amped and really tempted to do a bit of eBay bike part shopping. Love it!

@prestachuck2867 3 года назад

Remove that left shifter, take the hood off it, then soak it overnight in a jar full of Park chainbright degreaser. Next day work the shifter, blow it out with your air hose, then lube it heavily with a product called PB Blaster. You can get it at Ace/TruValue hardware stores. That shifter will work. Good luck! I’ve tried every spray lube available over the past 35 years, and blaster always does the trick. We use it at our local bike shop now.

@fastbicyclerider7300 3 года назад

Presta chuck did u try brunox penetrateing spray

@cutback747 3 года назад

Awesome idea for a vid. JP is a super nice guy too. I met him at the Phil Gamon ride last year and he is just as nice in person. Props.

@kidShibuya 3 года назад

Man that cleaned up well.

@NymphadoraTv 3 года назад

Hi! I have been using these RSX Shifters for about half a year now and when I got mine they weren't working either. If you pull the brake leaver all the way forward you'll see a plastic shield of sorts that's protecting the shifting mechanism. You'll need to get a good amount of WD-40 or some other lubricant right in there and flush everything out. I got mine from not working at all to working perfectly and I actually kinda prefer them over my 5800 105s now.

@ianrice1778 3 года назад

350$ what? More like 20$ some friend that guy is.

@GeekonaBike 3 года назад

W/ bike shop unable to get new stock, used bikes are a sellers market in the USA these days.

@tibiolah 3 года назад

I was thinking the same. I got a steel bike for 20 British pounds last week. And everything works after about 15 hours of cleaning and re-greasing.

@newttella1043 3 года назад

For a barely functional bike, $350 is a rip off. That's only worth between $75 - $100 tops.

@sbusiello 3 года назад

i was going to say $75 tops...

@jeskli11 3 года назад

In my country or at the very least in my hometown you can get similarly looking bike or frame for free or very low fee (let's say $10) from scarpyard. $350 is real overkill.

@RoaldAnsano 3 года назад

True temper, time tested, rim-brake gravel/cx frame - you found yourself a unicorn workhorse. Very much looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

@2409markus 3 года назад

great project! i think a budget CX bike is definitly possible. One of my proudest bikebuilding achievements is a 500€ discbrake crosser with 105 groupset.

@raneksi 3 года назад

Great video. Fresh change from all the product placement.

@stephensthebomb 3 года назад

Man! Definitely should've gone "Tracklocross" with the Mercier!

@M.asa. 3 года назад

Yeah I agree, the kilo TT as tracklocross would be a fun project

@Murgoh 3 года назад

Interesting, I have an old Nishiki road bike from the 80:s i think and I'm thinking of maybe building a gravel/cyclocross-type bike for winter commuting out of it. I currently use a 90:s mountain bike I've put drop bars, STI-shifters and a road chainset on and it's ok but a little on the heavy side.

@theoriginaltylerdurden 3 года назад

This type of video is so much fun to watch. Love the contend Jeremy comes up with.

@beanz6745 3 года назад

Excellent video, Jeremy. Bring on part 2

@BdeRWest 3 года назад

I’m loving all the GCN J-Pow videos! More Powers!

@managramx 3 года назад

I love this kind of series... just basic stuff, not too much non affordable high tech. Great ...more ! ;)

@erich8258 3 года назад

It's interesting to see the combination of a quill stem and STI. There couldn't have been many years of overlap.

@dndlab1 3 года назад

Amazing, can't wait to see how it turns out 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

@SendingStache 3 года назад

What a fun series! Stoked for this one!

@vsaucenou323 3 года назад

Can’t wait for the next episodes! Looks like it’ll be a great series.

@bk83082 3 года назад

$100 tops for the Fuji in that condition.

@NewPolishScientist 3 года назад

200 is a joke

@eur0is 3 года назад

i got an old 90s norco like that but with flat bars for 10$ almost perfect condition what a steal hey

@daynaga 3 года назад

Very cool series! Can't wait for the next episode.

@woozertoo 3 года назад

Aww...I would’ve loved to see how you were going to stow that frame on your Vespa, J-Pow...

@machohogan 3 года назад

What a cool looking bike. Great job cleaning. Can not wait to see the finished article.

@drethekiller 3 года назад

Loved this idea! This is like that picker show on the history channel.

@v0lkai 3 года назад

So cool. Can’t wait to see the next vid

@NeonGrayEdits 3 года назад

Very fun, excited to see the next video!

@cottontop99 3 года назад

Great video JPows ! Looking forward to the rest of the series 😃

@eloyanzola 3 года назад

Awesome, look forward to more!

@walshman70 3 года назад

Excellent! So much fun to see you working with the limitations...

@bentara0 3 года назад

Love this. Keep it up.

@nadgeemark 3 года назад

That was awesome Jeremy 👍🏼👍🏼

@sapiens7821 3 года назад

This has gave me some inspiration to find an old bike and breathe some new life it. Look forward to seeing the next video. I can do half the mechanical stuff on here. Wish I was a bike mechanic. I’ll be looking on you tube for hints and vids

@mariamueller1946 3 года назад

RJ the Bike Guy is a fantastic channel for that kind of stuff

@LegSpinna 3 года назад

JD needs to paint his garage before the winter weather sets in.

@Nik__._. 3 года назад

Uuuuh! I love this! Perfect series for the autumn. Might As well do the same for a fun cross bike for winter. Mhhh. 🧐

@garymmx 3 года назад

Love this. Looking forward to #2

@keithmccallum1054 3 года назад

I can not wait for the next video....good stuff Jeremy!!

@pastorghawk 3 года назад

Loved it

@clintnieves 3 года назад

Love the build

@AdamNigelDark 3 года назад

Lol great fun. That bike looked like a neglected rescue dog at the start to a beloved pampered pooch at the end :)

@jessewestlund5159 3 года назад

Nice to see a real "budget" build for us normal folks. So much talk of low budget being around 800 or 900. Some of y'all never had to eat rice and beans and it shows.

@ryanburrey985 3 года назад

I love content like this!!! Ballin on a budget!!!!

@kalilebron007 3 года назад

Super video! Don't forget to take out the BB and re-grease.

@RoncoGarage 3 года назад

It's so damn cool! Well done!

@dfunk6824 3 года назад

Very Kool!!😉✔

@richardhorton4813 3 года назад

Love it!!!!

@quickdraw1216 3 года назад

Awesome video 😍🔥

@richardf.8412 3 года назад

“Paul Curley’s basement”! Classic NECX reference.

@marcelosuetam 3 года назад

Really nice!

@billmaulding4042 3 года назад

Great build! Love to see more like this!

@gcntech 3 года назад

Glad you liked it! We'd love to do more for sure!

@estevaodealmeidasilveira3822 3 года назад

this is almost same as my commute bike! i loved this!

@MrBoggins1234 3 года назад

Good job 👍

@urobos1 3 года назад

In my experience... rsx, 105 and any shifter erhat hace that similar aluminum construction all have the same problem. Before doing anything flood then with some wd40. The issue is the grease they used back then. They have two bikes one of the front that holds the spring and shield. The spring will be a pain but be patient when reinstalling. The other bolt is behind the brake lever, you’ll have to move the shifting lever to get to it, careful not to strip it. That’ll release the brake lever and you can clean everything. You’ll see the grease stopping the pawls and the tiny little springs that make it work. I use brake cleaner to clean all of the grease off. Take the rubber hoods off. So you don’t damage them.. then when it’s all clean I use a latex lubricant and spray everything. Clean all the excess and put a dab of grease to around everything. Then put it all back together. Don’t tighten the front bolt too much. It’ll stop the levers from returning when shifting.

@diederik7645 3 года назад

5:45 so true, deal is done and dusted and then the realisation. I think (hope) it is the right size.

@HShango 3 года назад

I love CX bikes, I still own one after five years and 8 months ( I use it for road and off-road daily commute).

@rickayyy3787 3 года назад

woohoo keep the cross content coming!

@andrewbray2924 3 года назад

Awesome. I woudn't mind seeing other price points as well. Keep it up Jeremy!

@stuartroberts6272 3 года назад

looking forward to seeing the end result, buying the frame right is the key!

@valelantin1991 3 года назад

Niiiiice stuff! :-D

@GQ08 3 года назад

J-Pow finding the best use for those Oakley Sutro’s, as Vespa goggles! 😂

@Kobe404 3 года назад

Suddenly found myself trawling eBay and Gumtree looking for an old do-er-upper! Damn you Mr Powers!!!

@chuckgliderable 3 года назад

I love CX and rescuing bikes. So this video is right up my street - I keep checking for part 2. How does it ride? Will shifters survive? Cliffhanger: will the torn saddle ruin JPow's bibshorts on a remount!!?

@angelo747 3 года назад

We definitely crave this kind of content

@lordbertos8124 2 года назад

Not going to lie $200 (approx £150) for the frame and shifters is a bit steep I had a Raleigh road bike complete for £30 from a old bike shop. I swapped out the wheels changed the gears and changed the old headset and bars. This was the best winter hack I ever had! All in I would say I spent just under £100 (approx $133) now that’s a budget bike!

@autisticlife 3 года назад

I would set that bike up for touring and have a great time. I am looking forward to the rest of this series.

@oblivion5683 3 года назад

I have a modern Fuji Touring! It was a very good cheaper alternative to like a surly LHT or something higher end, I might come to regret it yet but so far she's served me beautifully.

@JackATAK11 3 года назад

Looking forward to the next videos! (And scouring Craigslist and eBay to build a budget single speed cross bike!)

@benjaminzachwieja8133 3 года назад

Hopper is certainly proud.

@gcntech 3 года назад

Haha, Hopper would be so proud for sure!

@matteosantacaterina7318 3 года назад

great job jpow

@FlatSpinMan 3 года назад

Not into cyclocross at all, nor old bikes, nor refurbishing old bikes, but I am hooked and love the whole concept.

@gcntech 3 года назад

Glad you still enjoyed watching!

@larisonjohnson 3 года назад

Love these “Everybody Accessible” activities. I’ve been “tweaking” my original Cannondale SM400 for years. Drop bars, 700s, 105 10 speed. Now trying to address 10 speed freewheel on original 26 inch wheels! 🤣🤣🤣 Everyone’s gotta have a hobby! Can’t wait to see how you progress on this. I was following some 420mm Ritchey drop bars that finally sold for $10. I originally saw them at $1. I would gladly have sold them to you for a few bucks if I had them. Soo many deals if your willing to wait. Throw a quill adapter on there and go for standard stem and bar options.

@raofzorhan8875 3 года назад

Good job bro

@MyDadWasALifeguard 3 года назад

“Paul Curley’s basement” !!... good one..Paul was my neighbor once

@dlee5312 3 года назад

I just remember Curley’s rear view mirror!

@MyDadWasALifeguard 3 года назад

@@dlee5312 do you remember his rear disc wheel at cross races?

@sgriff4590 3 года назад

The Legend

@dlee5312 3 года назад

@@MyDadWasALifeguard I actually never saw that one. Doesn’t surprise me.

@MyDadWasALifeguard 3 года назад

@@dlee5312 in his Masters era..he was a great cross racer..not taking anything away from him

@linusscheitinger1322 3 года назад

I can't wait for the next episode. Hope it doesn't take so long.

@ricky7396 3 года назад

That J Pow scootaeeeeeeeeee is dope love it lol

@loreljacq5744 3 года назад

Great bike now. 90s 🔙 it's got a lot personality. Looks great.

@carlgribben5922 3 года назад

Vice grips, a true mechanics tool right there, bravo

@BiciShorts 3 года назад

Great work. I wouldn’t cut new cables till bad change. Wider bars or stem change can stretch the cables.

@bunkerman99 3 года назад

Nice idea. I would like to see you do that with a gravel bike as well. Good Job.

@mochammadfathan8012 3 года назад

You can basically read the Shimano manual's for disassembling those stuffs, it really helps. Anyway, love both of those shifters!

@SpencerLupul 3 года назад

Please do more 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@robertfarnsworth3706 3 года назад

Nice bike. I still yearn for my 90s Nine Speed Campag' Veloce. It was outstanding. New 12 stuff from both Campag' and Shimano is just not as good. Designed to be replaced all the time. I'm starting to devote myself to have bikes like this. I genuinely think they are better. Finally, steel is the one!!

@stoatystoat174 3 года назад

I have a new (to me) bike with spongy cantilever brakes. They don't stop you very fast for avoiding a van sudenly turning left accross a cycle path without indicating while i'm level with his back wheel , for example. Pads look fine. Would I be better fitting V brakes or maybe just need new cables? Much love for the carbon free budget shows for those with limitted kidneys to sell and mixed feelings about spandex

@chrisko6439 3 года назад

Had the Shimano RSX 3 x 7 on my first road bike. Of course the STI levers have stopped working. I installed downtube shifters. Later I had to install a "new" old frame, the original Peugeot/Columbus steel frame became a victim to rust. Still riding the bike even though not much is left from the original bike ;-)