Retro MTB - 1X Conversion & Upgrades

The Retro GT Timberline MTB is back. I converted the GT to a 1X set up and replaced the suspect bent fork with a nice Cro-Mo fork. Really stoked how it turned out, looks a lot cleaner/tidier with the 1x set up and the more modern riser bars and stem make the bike feel a lot more comfortable to ride.

Wavey Wheelies

[tennesseeoiler]

Just got a 1991 Specialized Stumpjumper. Someone left it by the dumpster in my apartments. Couldn't believe it. Perfect size for me and everything. Leaving the doere thumb shifter on and converting to a 1×7. Made me appreciate watching this video even more.

[dereklucero]

I love these rebuilds. I rebuilt my wife’s specialized hard rock from the early 90’s to a 1x9 last year…. Paint was good… it’ll last for at least 20 more years. People don’t realize that if the frame is good, it will last forever🇺🇸😁👍

[TheSeventhWRd]

Looks great ! The ending footage was nice but was waiting for the usual riding montage

[CtiousD]

Another clean build!! You inspired me to my own single speed and it almost completed. Awesome video

[dvs]

This 2 year old video popped up in my recommendations and just from seeing the frame in the thumbnail I thought, “That’s a nice GT.” Then I saw the brand on the down tube. I love how distinctive they’re frames are.

Now to watch the video.

[its_jowen]

You wouldn’t even believe how fast I clicked this video when I saw wavy wheelies
There was no hesitation when I click on it

[monkarda]

Love your projects ❤, your videos are very chill, and cool, thanks

[pigeonkickr]

I love how 1x makes the frame so tidy! Even more so GTs!

I believe there is a similar chainring that goes from 130-144...

[TheoreticalCyclist]

I love the colour of this Timberline! Love these old bikes.

[nakitojimo]

Thanx for the tutorial. I'm about to convert my dad's 1992 Marin Bob Cat Trail to 1x too 😄

[whynugs]

this is the first time I like red bikes ❤

[bosanderspublictheology]

There are MANY things that I enjoyed about this video but the front forks and the elevation of the entire front end was really cool. Thanks for taking the time to film this and edit it and post it. It was a GREAT watch.

[ShortGuac]

Love this build! One thing I'd personally prefer is with the BMX chainring and more upright position I think a BMX stem and handlebar or Surly Sunrise would really take this to the next level.

[carlogalindo]

Lovely build! Cockpit and tires are great...

[bigbadstretchyrago]

Deadset mate!!!! I have a 1991 GT Timberline that bent it’s original fork in EXACTLY the SAME PLACE!?! One jump on a small speedbump in the car park near mine. Steering felt weird. Checked it all out. Bent fork. Spewing!! Lucky I have my teeth still😬 I ride an XL/22” frame, so it was hard to find a replacement fork. It’s on it way here in the post as we speak.

[conroe_au]

Love it man :) Been unsettled on what to do with my GT Tequesta build, and seeing the flatbars and 1x settles me a lot more that I'll likely do the same :)

[WalkerBikes]

Very excited to see this bike pop up again!

[noahjohnson]

I love it! Just converted my bike to 1x and I'm not going back unless I move somewhere with crazy hills

[JAMaxeRestoration]

Nice build, enjoyable easy to watch video style.

[gergoolle]

So basically nothing has changed. Well done