Retro GT Mountain Bike Restoration and Ride

Retro GT Mountain Bike Restoration and Ride

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.

Or why not visit our website full of hints and tips plus a catalogue of vintage road bike catalogue to give you reference and guidance with that Bike Restoration.

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[joen]

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....

[pkelly]

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

[Supermotoxl]

Man those GT frame was the iPhone of mtb bikes in the 90s! I used to have GT Avalanche with Deore LX gouppos and Judy. Classics!

[intrepid]

I bought a used but running GT Arrowhead for $19.00 NZD. It definitely needs some parts replacement and your video has encouraged me to get right down to restoring it. Thank you Sir.

[chrislilley]

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

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

[roygardiner]

I am not a mountain bike chap but I'm sure your son will be delighted with the bike, Andy, and, very proud of his Dad, too!

[tonypotter]

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

[jonasmeier]

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.

[zekezyzypt]

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

[giantwarriors]

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.

[wheeler]

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 ..

[BiohazardTEC]

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

[kenblair]

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

[meadows]

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!

[andrewbaxter]

Very cool retro mtb for your son Andy, I bet he loves it and his mates will be so jealous!

[blackdogadventures]

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.

[matthewlewis]

Well done I hope your son enjoy the bike please keep up more videos thanks

[bobby]

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 .

[peterbaskind]

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.