Retro GT Mountain Bike Restoration and Ride

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Retro GT Mountain Bike Restoration and Ride
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Retro GT Mountain Bike Restoration dates back to early 1990's. The Bike hadn't been ridden for years and was dangerous to ride. I have owned this GT bicycle for over twenty years and has given me years of cycling pleasure. However after years of neglect and my Son wanting to take the GT over for himself, the time has come to restore and give the bike a new lease of life. The Bike is completely stripped down, cleaned, restored and then rebuilt before being taken out on the open road and cross country for a ride. The bike restoration and ride is all in this one video.
This Vintage GT MTB is a throw back for many because this bike in its day was a very cool bike to have. The colour scheme on this bike was normally sent out in a Blue and White, which makes this Burnt Orange model rare.
The video covers some some history of GT Bicycles name, and we also tackle maintaining the Rockshox forks. The GT Mountain Bike is completely transformed with full new running gear before the bike is taken out cross country to ride again and to be enjoyed for many years to come. The restoration video also give's some hints and tips along the way to hopefully help you in your own bicycle restoration projects.
I hope that this video gives you some ideas, help and inspiration for your own cycle projects. If you are new to the channel please have a look around with plenty we have many more Vintage Bike restorations and also Bicycle Maintenance videos to help a long the way.
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@BikeItUK 4 года назад

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@BikeItUK 4 года назад

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@chrislilley5320 4 года назад

I'm still hanging on to a 30 year old wheeler MTB, and love it. Gt still a sharp looking bike!!

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the comment, the GT brand certainly are great looking bikes and it seems last the test of time. All the best Andy

@joen3992 4 года назад

I have a soft spot in my heart for vintage GT bikes. I own a 91 Karkorma that I raced years ago. I take it still on trails and riders get a rise, me, 57 years old. Riding a rigid vintage GT in red and orange. And yes, I can throw that bad horsy around like them young dudes on carbon fiber bikes ha ha. Thank you for sharing the video project. My heart melted seeing you happy riding your old bike again after 20 years. God Bless and happy riding Brother....

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Big thanks for the supporting comment and watching glad you liked it and even happier to hear you are still out at 57 throwing your GT about. Honestly the support I get on here is truly the reason I carry on, it really is a two way street. One positive community all the best pal and happy peddling 👍🚲

@oldshovel 4 года назад

Lol I just did a GT this week also. 😂

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for tuning in, Ill go and check it out. Thanks Andy

@TheMarvinho27 4 года назад

And i just bought a gt frame to build up inspired by both of you guys! Love both channels😬

@Josh_martin689 4 года назад

It was a interesting video

@matthewthompson7012 3 года назад

Watched that one as well. Old shovel is a beast.

@333wheeler 4 года назад

Love the Old School MTBs so much better looking than the new wide bar upright thinks on the market these days... Still got my old DBR and will not be swapping it for anything ! The GT looked great with that bit of spit and polish and new components ..

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks pal, its nice to see my Son now enjoying it I do not think he knows how cool it is. A Bike for life, Im going to sound really old now but they don't make them like they used to. All the best and thanks for all you on going support Andy

@BiohazardTEC 4 года назад

Thanks for restoring Mtb. I have been following you for a long time and your restorations are excellent. Let's go for more Mtb.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Hi and thank you, well I certainly do have a load more scope on picking Mountain Bikes up. Mate, I loved the ride really missed going off road so much fun. Watch this space, and thanks for your support all the best Andy

@49giantwarriors83 4 года назад

I’ve recently started getting into biking as a hobby. Bought myself a giant roam 1 and love it around town. I have a old early 90s gt zaskar that I inherited from an uncle of mine years ago. I don’t know anything about bikes and when I brought it into my lbs to replace a flat the entire staff seemed to gather around my bike in awe. I must admit I was surprised. They did recommend once I restore/rebuild the bike that it would be a joy to ride because of all the high quality components my uncle put on it.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Really nice bike and one definitely worth restoring and giving some love. Thanks for watching I hope the videos give you some hints and tips of restoring your own bike.

@joen3992 4 года назад

I'm in my 50s and an owner of an original 1990 orange and red GT Karakorma. Raced that bad puppy. Still take it out on the trails and get looks from the carbon fiber boys. HA HA GT made great bikes once. Find them for a song and are better to work on, upgrade than the horrible big box bikes. Keep riding brother!

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment and support all the best Andy

@tonypotter9578 3 года назад

Nice. Just re built my 97 gt avalanche - still looks good all these years on!

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Absolute timeless classics - stood the test of time! Thanks for watching

@zekezyzypt608 4 года назад

Excellent renovation. Good to see you resurrect an old MTB - so many more out there that need similar care. Going to strip down and re-build my old Ridgeback 604GX..........

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support, Im glad you are looking at doing your own MTB back up. I'm definitely thinking about doing more Mountain Bikes in the future watch this space. All the best Andy

@meadows408 4 года назад

Love it! I can't keep a mtn bike, everytime I get one I give it away or someone has to buy it. I had a steel GT mtn bike and sold it to a college student to ride to class. He tangled with a car and the rear derailleur hanger was bent. He brought it home on spring break, I did my best to straighten it and he rode it the rest of the year. His dad gave it back to me at the end of the year and found another bike for his son. I took some measurements and he whole frame was out of alignment as well as the derailleur hanger. I debated taking trying to straighten it myself but the number of welds in the triple triangle construction convinced me I was in over my head. Sadly, I stripped the bike of all usable parts and put the frame on the curb for the trash. I'm looking for another one. Keep the videos coming!

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Hello and thank you for watching and the support. Nice to hear of personal experiences and of all the memories of GT Bicycles. Yes more to come and yes definitely will be doing more retro MTB's All the best Andy

@themiddlesbroughcyclist6876 4 года назад

Impressive Restoration. Gave me some ideas on how to restore 2 of my Raleigh MTB's.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Hi firstly thanks for watching and your support. I always try and find the Bikes in the original brochures, that way I can see exactly how the bikes were sold. Strip the bike down and complicated parts you are unsure about take photos before dismantling. Clean and keeping everything together and take it from there. Watch more of my videos and connect on social media with us if you need help. Links are on out RU-vid landing page. I hope that this helps all the best Andy

@SAba-tm6df 4 года назад

Dudes son got to be thankful man

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

I do have to remind him how retro cool it is from time to time, especially with some of his friends ribbing him about it being old. Thanks for watching all the best Andy👍

@pablopina9224 4 года назад

Fantastic bike and restoration project, Andy! Best regards, Pablo.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thank you Pablo for tuning watching and showing your support all the best Andy

@jonasmeier417 3 года назад

A great GT restauration, Andy! Gary Turner had and has very nice ideas for bike building. The old GTs have their own style and image. One can put another paint on a GT and still recognize that is a GT. This is how it must be.

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Very true! Thanks for watching and also your support all the best

@ronaldtartaglia4459 4 года назад

Triple triangle is just timeless.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support 👍

@peterbaskind9872 4 года назад

Bikes are made to be ridden. I’m glad your son will get some use out of it. I recently gave away my 1993 Cannondale M500. I bought it new, back when I had very little money. It has THOUSANDS of miles on it and has been rebuilt a time or two. But it had dropped pretty low on my bike rotation and a local military veteran needed a bike. I was sorry to see it go, but I hope he is giving it a workout.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching, and great to hear of your personal Bike collection. The bike it sounds went to a great cause. Thanks for your support all the best Andy

@01FozzyS 4 года назад

That turned out nice! Great to see a mtb for a change. Can't go wrong with a vintage GT!

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching, I may be getting some more retro MTB's in the stand so watching this space. All the best Andy

@chriswilby7679 4 года назад

Nice bike Andy I had the blue and white tempest for some reason people used to think I looked like a copper on it. Made a few people very nervous lol.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Funny story, thanks for sharing watching and your support

@Superjamppa 4 года назад

I bought same bike today and even same colored. Everything works and its shining! :)

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Great Bike and a rare colour enjoy 🚲👍

@blackdogadventures7531 4 года назад

Very nice. I still ride my Cannondale F400-great riding bike. I have a new bike since then but I still grin ear to ear when on the old bike.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the comment, great to hear from like minded riders. All the best Andy

@bobby3704 4 года назад

just finished restoring the exact same bike ... it run beautiful . i also went with Bmx handbars for fun and mann what a beautiul look and ride .

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Sounds interesting with the handlebars, thanks for watching and your support 👍

@kenblair2538 4 года назад

Nice work. Didn't strike me as a mountain bike guy. Hope your son, takes care of that bike, as you did. Thanks. KB.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support. I used to ride a lot on the Mountain Bike however after a few friends on silly decent's came off with life changing injury's I slowly moved away from it. All the best Andy

@techjunkie68smusicandtech56 10 месяцев назад

I have just picked up a GT Tempest frame, mine is a ball burnished version, and it's a 6061 aluminium, not a 7000 series, can't wait to build it.

@BikeItUK 10 месяцев назад

Nice one, enjoy and use it all the best

@mobileandhostile7895 3 года назад

⭐️ love GT’s - good to see another one back up and running ⭐️ 👍

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Thanks for the support and watching 👍🚲

@Thechemikalbro 4 года назад

Great restoration.. I restored a early 90's Raleigh Max Chromo I was trying to sort the paint work out but I decided that the patina effect told the true story of the bikes age. I found a Muddy fox rambler on Facebook market place for my next project

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Hi thanks for watching and the support. Great to hear your involved saving these great Retro Mountain Bikes. Im defiantly going to be doing more, watch this space.... All the best Andy

@welingtonjunior9840 3 года назад

I have one like that. mine is green. I have had it for over 20 years. greetings from Brazil!

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Hello Brazil 🇧🇷 thanks for watching...these GTs certainly have lasted the test of time then. 👍🚲all the best

@johnm4936 4 года назад

Well done Andy. Your son is going to enjoy his new ride. All the best from Canada.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks John, yes he loves it and the Bike still lives here in the Garage, so I can always grab a sneaky ride. Thanks for the support all the best Andy

@pablox5408 4 года назад

Awesome restoration, love old mountain bikes, specially those GT's, having one of those was my dream when I was a kid.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

I’m glad you liked the video and hope it brought back some childhood memories. Thanks for watching all the best Andy

@smoore5540 4 года назад

Mountain bike or not, another nice project mate looks the part,well done👍🏻🚴🏽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks, I cant have a bike in the work stand and not share it with you all. Thanks for watching and the comment all the best Andy

@breathestrongcycling3672 4 года назад

Old mtb don't get enough love i reckon. Well on the way to getting my Barcelona olympics swatch bike running again and like you it will be my sons bike 👍

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Nice mate, it's a nice thing to do. More love goes into that, and they hopefully enjoy the bike as much as you have. I'm sure I'll be doing another MTB plenty out there for sale...watch this space all the best Andy

@rickgoodwin6765 4 года назад

As usual. Amazing build. I love when you restore old bikes. I don't care if it is a mountain bike or a road bike. You do great work. I giggled about the " lets take it out and see if it safe." comment. If there was any doubt in your mind you would replace whatever part was sketchy before it ever left the work stand. The bike looks amazing. Your son will love to ride it. Now you have to get yourself a mountain bike so you can ride with him.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

This is very true Ive not thought of it that way, all my sons now have Mountain Bikes apart from me. Its a must Id say for family time. Thanks for your support and watching all the best Andy

@anthonybeech676 4 года назад

Great job there. Loved the GT triple triangle frames back in the day. Reminds me of my old GT Tequesta. The initial purchase was reasonable but ended up spending a small fortune on mods/forks etc.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for your support, I'm with you with the triple triangle frames something that back in the day was new and looked great. All the best Andy

@johndef5075 4 года назад

They had killer paint jobs too. I had a 91 Avalanche in Daktari white which had black tiger stripes over white paint. Had rear U-brake. Still the coolest bike Ive had. Unfortunately broke frame....

@terevintus 4 года назад

fantastico trabajo felicitaciones desde colombia, lo que mas me agrado fue que respeto como se configuraban esas bicicletas en ese tiempo con triplato grande y un pequeño cassete de ocho o nueve velocidades lo que hace que la bicicleta sea muy divertida de llevar me animo a restaurar una gt avalanche que poseeo hace años gracias

@Jjcom-rh1tu 4 года назад

This model reminds me when i bought my friends GT way back 2007 and use it for my 1st xc race .. and made lots of adventure with this bike. Even though the size was not fit for me but still manage to use it..

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Glad the video brought back some memories 😉👍 thanks for watching

@liquidchris5215 2 года назад

my dad gave me an old gt outpost frame to play with, i like it, needs de rusting and touching up but its really light

@BikeItUK 2 года назад

Nice, good luck enjoy thanks for watching

@markrobinson1458 4 года назад

I had a GT Karakoram in the superb purple haze paint job, bought it new in 92 for £300, Harry Hall in Manchester had it for sale at £500, some old guy in Atherton had a bike shop in a old warehouse and was shifting stock in readiness for retirement, it was stolen 10 years ago😔 took me back that rebuild 👍🚴‍♂️

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Sorry to hear about the Bike loss, Harry Hall cycles wow, as a Kid I would bunk off School and spend hours in there drooling over the bikes. I always liked the old shop before the bomb, probably because I had childhood memories visiting there. I'm glad the video gave you some good memories also. All the very best and thanks for your support Andy

@markrobinson1458 4 года назад

@@BikeItUK when a young child my dad would take me to Harry Hall when behind the cathedral, he always wanted a handmade Harry Hall bike, sadly he never had the money to buy one.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

@@markrobinson1458 I do keep my eye open for a nice one....watch this space one may pop up on here

@nevets68 4 года назад

Love the triple triangle. GT!!!!!!

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Yes its pretty cool looking, thanks for the comment and watching.

@MrDazP1adv3ntures 4 года назад

Cracking restoration pal. I used to run some Rockshox Judy forks on my Marin.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

The Rockshox have definitely lasted the test of time. Thanks for the support and watching.

@333wheeler Год назад

I got a used 90s retro "GT Backwoods" yesterday. Frame looks identical although with rigid forks. On inspection it looks bombproof build wise.. Always liked the 80s 90s MTB before the bikes started to go all black and carbon and away from that early design .. Was Tempest above or below Backwoods. Must of just been group set fitted as I said frames look the same.

@BikeItUK Год назад

Thanks for watching. I think the Tempest was the lower model I believe.

@captjerski4165 4 года назад

we have almost similar bike the same pedals, but my frame is a zaskar 14 inches with rst mozo pro fork , mavic 517 rims, dt swiss spokes , Lx mega 9 group set and Tioga tires in the mid 90's.I miss my zaskar I hope to see it in the trails being ridden by some stranger.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Mate, sounds nice and yes very similar. One thing that spurred me on to do this restoration was I actually found a brand new set of Tioga tyres at the tip, they were brand new. Thanks for watching and the comment all the best Andy

@captjerski4165 4 года назад

@@BikeItUK Yuri On RU-vid restores beautiful old school GT's too. enjoyed watching your video.Old school is the new cool

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

@@captjerski4165 I'll go check him out thanks

@ryanzibura2221 4 года назад

Beautiful restoration! Happy to see a Mountain bike on the channel. Im making good progress on my Uncles Panasonic DX-3000. Crack on and, shred on!

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support, interesting Ive not ever managed to obtain a Panasonic bike yet. Another one to add to the list. All the best Andy

@ocelot2234 4 года назад

Great job on the restoration and videos keep the restorations coming Andy 😊👍🏻

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks and yes up next is a very cool Carbon Raleigh build with a retro twist, just got the frame back its very special, I cannot wait to share it with you all. All the best and thanks for your support

@omarnavas7213 4 года назад

I appreciate this video I have a GT just like this and it is in need of some upgrades and I don’t want to spend over $1200 for a new bike

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

You can’t beat these retro GTs timeless 🚲 fix it up 👍all the best thanks for watching

@abbiss89 4 года назад

Cool video! My old bike that was given to me by my late father in 2001, got stolen in 2017. I had that bike from i was 11 years to 27 years old. 1 month ago the bike arrived in the backalley behind my appartment and i took it in before it disappeared again. I took the bike for a spin today and the wheels run true, the shifting works great and it has the option to mount disc brake on the rockshox forks (didn't know diskbrakes was a thing for 2001-bikes) Even though i have a great Merida full-sus trailbike i'm thinking of doing just like you. Buy some decent parts and breath new life into something old =D

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment and watching! 🤔wonder where your bike got to in the time it was missing. Good luck and enjoy the restoration

@abbiss89 4 года назад

@@BikeItUK I'm guessing it has been used by drunken people that didn't want to walk home after a bender. Ordered new handlebars, grips, stem, lights, pedals and bells for it on friday :D Next will be brakes and some mid-level continental tires.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Gudda enjoy glad it’s back in your hands 👍

@mikespringer7894 4 года назад

Love it came out amazing great fun

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support all the best Andy

@jacktheaviator4938 3 года назад

The elastomers in those rockshox forks can be replaced with springs. They are available on ebay. Massive upgrade, much safer, they don't fail in the middle of a drop, launching you face first over the handlebars and into a large thornbush.

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and also you tip with the forks ill have to look into that because my son still uses the bike to this day

@jacktheaviator4938 3 года назад

@@BikeItUK the set I have in my 90s era Rockshox are made by SRP and are branded "mountain steed" but my friend is currently using the springs made by Kronos. Both are available on eBay for less than 45$ US. Idk if you are gonna find them from a UK seller

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

@@jacktheaviator4938 many thanks for this

@jacktheaviator4938 3 года назад

@@BikeItUK np, the early Rockshox forks are actually built pretty well, other than those stupid rubber elastomers. I went through 4 different sets on my Ritchey cross country bike before I upgraded, and I have used the metal springs for 3 seasons without an issue. I pull them apart each spring to inspect and clean everything, and they always look new inside

@scmorton8 4 года назад

Great video! my first "real" mountain bike was a steel GT, circa 1993.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support, from memory I'm sure GT was one of the main manufactures of MTB's back in the day. I remember people saying it wouldn't catch on. I also remember people saying what was the point sending a text message. Funny, thanks again and all the best Andy

@vitordamiao394 4 месяца назад

Um verdadeiro artista caramba , o cara e vom no que faz !

@williambaird6276 4 года назад

Great information..great rebuild..I have a STS..Love to see classic GT's..Happy New Year..Look forward to seeing more cool videos.. 😎 🇬🇧🚴🏻

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and your support, yes all the best for 2020 and yes Im hoping to get plenty more Bike Restorations out there. Thanks again and all the best Andy

@jerusportes3713 3 года назад

I have the same color and model of the GT triple triangle 2000 series. I'm also restoring it too... but I have some problem searching a good front fork with shock for it.

@danmaciel3518 20 дней назад

GT Tempest ❤

@codmgameplaysph8224 4 года назад

NIce Video. Ive always wanted retro bike restorations:)

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

I hope the videos give you some inspiration 👍🚲

@jesusmanuelvillarreallopez6611 4 года назад

Love GT bikes, great restauration, but the turbo saddle does not belong there, makes it look older .

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and support point taken 👍

@naujaral2131 4 года назад

I have n=been trying to get me a vintage GT MTB for 3 years now, the one that came along was too small for me so i loved this vid even more than usual, thanks for the piece of history on origins and all BTW, wonderful job as is the norm Andy loved the work and you have mastered the narrative part of the vid congrats and kudos on another one for the books

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thank you my friend, for watching and all your kind words of support. I'm really looking forward to building the next one up. A Carbon Raleigh frames which we have had sprayed up. It looks amazing. All the best for 2020 by the way Andy

@Biggreydog 4 года назад

Great videos a pleasure to watch. who's the looser giving the thumbs down,very sad.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for the supporting comment and watching. Yes, maybe they are in a worse place than ourselves. Who knows? All the best Andy

@RobertWilliams-ox4hz 4 года назад

I just did the same thing to my old GT Idrive 2.0. I've had that thing since the early 2000s.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

That is great to hear, its such a good thing to do rewarding and preserving a little but of history. Thanks for watching all the best Andy

@johnfernsmtb5985 4 года назад

Amazing restoration

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment and support Andy

@blackdogadventures7531 4 года назад

Heck, I still have my 86 Haro Master Freestyler!!!!

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Nice, thanks for watching all the best Andy

@carlosaguilarcastaneda8500 4 года назад

Very nace work

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and your support Andy

@ethanjack4298 4 года назад

I absolutely love your videos, and they've helped fuel my addiction to vintage bikes. I was wondering if you could do a video where you show how you remove seized stems, because I'm trying to restore my Dad's Carlton and the stem is completely seized.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Hi thanks for watching and your supporting comment. I hope to do more how to videos I’ll make note and watch this space. Regarding your problem have a look at RJ The Bike Guy’s channel he does a lot of seized parts. I hope this helps good luck 😉

@ethanjack4298 4 года назад

Thnak you 👍

@bikermonster8354 4 года назад

Best Wishes to UK. Your First restoration of a MTB. Interesting a Yeah i got many diffrent bikes in Garage. Roadbikes, mtb's, cross and gravel. Best Wishes and support from germany. Keep calm

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Hello and thank you for your support, yes indeed keep calm and carry on. You can never have enough Bikes All the best Andy

@rorkesparks2598 Год назад

Ive got an old ‘97 GT Zaskar…. Is it better to stick to the V brakes or getting the adapter and Disk brakes??

@BikeItUK Год назад

I’d personally keep it original, and I’ve heard the adapters can move out of position. Thanks for watching

@ageary 4 года назад

No springs in the forks? whats inside then rubber damper?

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

I was just as surprised 😮 no springs in low end folks. Just a rubber damper. Thanks for watching and the support Andy

@justmadeit2 3 года назад

I've got a gt outpost trail mountain bike from 1996, theres no front suspension, what forks would fit and is it an easy enough job to fit them?

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. Any 26” forks depending on budget and if buying second hand ensure you have enough post to fit your sized frame. Hope this helps.

@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind 2 года назад

Any Rockshox Indy or Judy will do just fine from the same period, or an RST 381,RST Mozo, original bombers. anything with 1 inch to 2 and a half inches of travel.

@rodrigovelasquez744 3 года назад

Quedó muy buena,tengo la misma en azul con blanco.Qué año salió la bicicleta?.

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

No estoy seguro de si diría gracias a mediados de la década de 1980 por ver y por el apoyo

@ian_thomas 4 года назад

Nice job on that, Andy! Looked like you was having a lot of fun on the ride... made me wonder if your son's gonna have to wait a little longer for it now 😀.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support. My Son does have the bike now, however its always in the garage now to grab a quick sneaky ride.

@wwclt 4 года назад

Nice build. Did you purchase new wheels?

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

I replaced the wheelset from the original set many years ago. Thanks for watching

@christianguerpillon47 4 года назад

magnifique rstauration !je posséde un gt edge vélo de route .

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Merci d'avoir regardé et de votre soutien. Je dois faire un vélo de route GT, c'est sur la liste des vélos à faire. Merci encore tous mes meilleurs vœux Andy

@nizamahiar4206 3 года назад

Did u using a petrol oil for cleaning parts?

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

I have used petrol as a decreasing agent, thanks for watching

@mrstupot 3 года назад

Is that ride at the end near a spa town in Derbyshire?

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

The ride was in Lyme Park derbyshire

@tristongibson1737 4 года назад

I have an old gt xcr4000 that needs a new home but not that many people in my area know much about these older bikes

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Nice Bike, shame your not closer. Thanks for tuning in and watching all the best Andy

@dwcgh 4 года назад

Hi. Great vid thanks. I've bought a GT Aggressor frame to build my own MTB, but it's just the frame, so I need everything for it. So I was wondering what size forks and wheels I need for it. Once I've got them then the rest should be ok. Thanks Dave.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support. Regarding wheel size these were 26” and the forks were matching the wheel size. If you are buying forks just ensure you have enough length for the head tube of the frame. This can always be cut down but never added. I hope this helps all the best

@jgregg7100 4 года назад

Makes me want to redo my wifes old GT saddle back, but is in a little worse condition. But frame is a tank and would restore well

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching the GT Mtb restoration and showing your support. I hope you’ve got involved restoring the GT

@MichaelEsdrelonPhotography 2 года назад

Hello does a 29 wheel fits in on that body?

@BikeItUK 2 года назад

I don’t think 🤔 it does

@mrstupot 3 года назад

The ride looks like Buxton Derbyshire at the end ?

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

The ride went through Lyme Park and into Derbyshire yes. I cycle a lot down the Goyt Valley very blessed 😉👍🚲

@mrstupot 3 года назад

@@BikeItUK Hey BikeIt UK, have just moved to Buxton and thought I recognised Sol's temple as now live a ten minute walk away. Keep up the good vids, always interesting!

@steve.b.23 4 года назад

Excellent job as usual, sir! Similar era (and colour) to my Specialized workhorse, now retired to the daily commute. As for the forks, I don't suppose you fancy servicing my RS Sektors for me, do you? ; )

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Firstly thanks for the support and watching, Ref the forks if you was around the corner then maybe, I actually enjoyed taking them apart. Thanks again and all the best Andy

@aceauriada4777 4 года назад

yeah !! i have gt avalanche 3.0 6061

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Nice Ride, thanks for tuning in and watching. Andy

@AyazKhanJ 3 года назад

I have exactly same one

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Nice, I think in this colour they were quite rare 👍

@captjerski4165 2 года назад

I have those DX pedals, they were great but it was heavier than the frame itself.

@BikeItUK 2 года назад

😂 yes I agree, thanks for watching and your support. Happy peddling buddy

@BikeItUK 2 года назад

😂 yes I agree, thanks for watching and your support. Happy peddling buddy

@cezrok1 4 года назад

Great video please do some more mtbs - ive got old avantis -gt gary fisher etc - wheres the best place to buy enamel paint ?

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and your support. Yes many have now said about doing more MTB's so yes I will be keeping my eyes open now for one to do. Regarding Enamel Paint any hobby shop. They are generally used for model painting. I hope that this helps all the best Andy

@cezrok1 4 года назад

@@BikeItUK thanks andy !

@kevinsande5535 4 года назад

It's from 1997. FWIW to highlight such a midlevel midspec bike is not a huge reason to celebrate.

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

OK then, I celebrate just waking up these days, thanks for watching

@christopher4100 Месяц назад

I have a GT RTS 2. It’s like new condition. I’m looking to sell it.

@apx5777 4 года назад

Like new again😀

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and tuning in, all the best Andy

@supervortex8363 4 года назад

nice old girl that 1 i have an old GT

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support 👍🚲

@AyazKhanJ 4 года назад

i have this same mtb

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Great colours 🚲👍

@nazmyloveyou 4 года назад

can u try make over old kona mountain bike..

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Its a Big Retro MTB Brand so don't see why not....It's just seeing one at the right price and that needs some loving. Thanks for watching Andy

@florynytchanel170 3 года назад

I want to restor my GT AVALANCHE 2.0

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Good man get stuck in, enjoy thanks for watching

@gabriellinogao429 3 года назад

WE HAVE THE SAME BIKE FRAME.2021

@BikeItUK 3 года назад

Great 👍 thanks for watching

@СлаваСлава-з4х Год назад

Love the bike design ru-vid.comUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L and functionality. It is hard to align the front tired to center the disk brakes. The brake wheel touches the stationery side of the brake caliper and pad. I aired the tire up to 40 psi as the markings say 40-60psi. Left the house for a few hours and came back to an exploded innertube.All in all it seems to be a good bike. Have not ridden it yet though so that's the max of my knowledge. Update, put a new innertube made sure the tire was set properly and it did the same thing in under 20 minutes as second pic shows.

@BikeItUK Год назад

26” hope this helps

@c.l.369 4 года назад

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thx

@seanf12012 4 года назад

I THINK I SHOULD DO MORE MOUNTAIN BIKES.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching John, yes a few of you have said this now. With many for sale then yes this maybe an option watch this space.

@b1._153 4 года назад

U could of at least went with a 32 or 34th single speed crankset

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

I’ll consider that for next time thanks for watching

@CJVIII 4 года назад

I have one like that Cooler and name

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Great colour scheme 👍🚲

@CJVIII 4 года назад

@@BikeItUK Attractive color I get him for 50$ But it still works very well like a watch

@meltedcubetv9379 2 года назад

Get a new mountain bike. It’ll blow your mind…

@BikeItUK 2 года назад

I have one 😉 I have about 6 modern bikes I ride…never have enough 👍

@johndef5075 4 года назад

Shes a beauty.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the support 👍🚲

@deathbyzergling 4 года назад

You took an excellent 3x drivetrain that you could have just replaced the chainrings on, and replaced it with an entry-level, riveted 3x piece of crap. Those cheap-o linear pull replacements might have fresher springs but they'll need re-alignment constantly.

@dustinlenz7640 4 года назад

There was a nice way to say that

@deathbyzergling 4 года назад

Give it a try while getting the point across and being concise

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Hi thanks for watching, looking back then I should of replaced the chainrings instead. Replacement chainrings was working out way more expensive and with it being a low end bike I was drawn to the cost of a replacement Crackset. I do still have the old one so maybe a job for later on. Thanks again and all the best Andy

4 года назад

Ohh god! I like a lot classic MTBs, I hope to see more of this kind.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

Thanks buddy yes a few have asked for this so watch this space I'll see what pops up for sale. All the best and thanks for the support Andy

@pkelly20091 4 года назад

"i do believe that in this life, we don't own anything" . What a great quote, and what a joyful restoration.

@BikeItUK 4 года назад

It's very true, we just have things for a while we cant take nothing with us. Im glad you picked up on that, thanks for the support and hope you're making the most of the weekend. All the best Andy