Budget Gravel Bike/Cyclocross Bike Build from a Hybrid Bike Part 2 & Cost Breakdown

This is part two of my budget gravel bike/cyclocross bike build! I replace the bar tape, put on mudguards, break down the costs and answer common questions.

0:00 Intro
0:37 Bar Tape
1:04 Mudguards
3:06 Price Breakdown
5:21 Price Reveal
6:57 Q&A

PARTS:
Bike: Dawes Easy Street
Shimano CN-HG53 9 Speed Chain
2x Shimano Brake Cables
1x Shimano Gear Cable
Knock-Off Shimano Link Cable
Tektro Cable Hanger
Shimano Alivio RDM-M4000 9 Speed Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio HG400 12-36 9 Speed Cassette
MACH 1 RJ Project Wheels
Panaracer Gravelking SK 43mm Tyres
GT DropTune RS Handlebars
Easton EA30 Steam
Quill Stem Adapter
Fizik Microtex Classic Bar Tape
Shimano Sora ST-3500 9 Speed Shifters
HT Components Nylon Pedals
FSA Alpha Drive Cranks
Charge Spoon Saddle
SKS Bluemels Mudguards

[matthewlewis]

For £450 that's a pretty solid bike, now you've got me tempted to do something similar...

[richiericher]

Love the build. It's just reasonable. Nothing super chique, none of that single speed nonsense and with mud-guards!

[galootlovestools]

Closely fitting mudguards on a bike that may encounter mud and gravel are a no-go.

[Slazmoservicing]

Good 2 video series, quiet a nice straightforward build with a nice outcome.

I've got a GT Outpost 1993 I've tried to get somewhere, but parts especially 2nd hand - sometimes you can find parts but they're hard picking!

But whatever your build it's nice to give something old a new lease of life, especially a steel frame.

[jichaelrogers]

mudguards are looking heaps slick! nice!

[preetn]

Those black "hoods" help prevent the bolt coming loose. That's the only reason I leave them on

[brianreddish]

The only thing I would add is a black seatpost just so everything matches. I did something similar with my Bridgestone hybrid and love it!!

[matthewlewis]

4:49 "Bar tape", grip tape is something different (it's like stick on sandpaper to stop stuff slipping eg on pedals, bottle cages, etc)

[stephencooper]

7:55 did you ever find Shimano CX70 cantilever brakes?

[blackdogwildtrails]

I put exactly the same mudguards on my Temple Adventure Disc and like you i found it such a ridiculous faff! I was annoyed with myself for making such a meal of it so I'm glad someone else had the same experience. I didn't use the rubber gromet things either.

[KING_B]

Old road bike to a single speed would be cool to watch

[chrisalf]

The „small black parts“ are supposed to be mounted from the inner side, not like you did. Doesn‘t make the job easier (you‘d better have three hands), but looks better and makes more sense.

[JamEdJoe]

That’s a good amount of stuff for that price! Inspiring for everyone 👌👌

[hanno]

You could have cut the metal of the mudguards just by using pincers. That's what we did in the shop when I used to work there. Again, nice video, enjoyed it! :)

[the_nondrive_side]

The guards are right the frame colour straight off works so well.. The 9speed thing is perfect. Get a 28/38/48 ALIVIO front hollowtech crank.

11-40t and a wolf tooth on the cheap Alivio derailleur is fine.

[Greg-tjrg]

Very cool build. I'm thinking of doing something similar but with a road bike I have

[jp]

Build up a road focused singlespeed from a vintage steel frame. Bonus for bullhorn or pursuit bars.

[OldschoolDT]

Nice, even the wall is painted in celeste!

[brianmasinag]

Math was always a tough subject. Sweet vid! I want a sticker

[barrybradshaw]

Great job well done ! I have a carrera parva (hybrid bike ) it cost like £275 new, i have Shimano Tourney 2 x 7 (14) speed, i would like to upgrade but havent a clue how or were to start, i would also like to upgrade my tyres to Schwalbe –Racing Ralph – TLE – 27.5 x 2.25 – Addix Speed..which i hope will give me more traction.i never go off road..i use the same cycle route which is pretty intense with most of it being up hill, its horrible riding this bike, no matter how hard you cycle you seem to get nowhere, the only thing thats good about it is the alloy frame and memmory foam seat, gears and v brakes are ok i suppose