Budget Gravel Bike/Cyclocross Bike Build from a Hybrid Bike

I've been wanting to build a swiss army knife of a bike for years now. A bike that has chunky tires but can go fast on the road. So I bought a Dawes Easy Street On/Off Road Hybrid bike for £40 and made it into a gravel bike / cyclocross bike / monstercross bike. This is the process of me building the bike on a budget.

[Metal-Possum]

Grease is cheap, and it never hurts to use plenty. I always appreciate greased quill stems and seatposts on these older bikes.

[alexandercanneyt]

Great looking bike! Good to see those old cyclo-cross bikes getting a new life. They offer plenty of good comfort, and mixed with modern parts are really awesome commuters and gravelbikes. Nice work!

[thomasroberts]

That's awesome! I frequently use my dad's Dawes bike. Good bikes. Love how you show things that didn't go to plan. Most videos just make it seem like everything goes to plan 100%

[colintracy]

Amazing build! So refreshing to see someone who just wants a proper bike for any situation built practically! Well done!

[johnwelch]

Great! I too love '80's/90's bikes. Fun, well built modifyable. This one will be a friend for years. Sorry for being late.... Thanks!

[rgue_]

I’m always looking for vid builds like this. I have a Bridgestone RB3 waiting for restoration. This vid definitely game me ideas on that! Thank you so much!

[TheHDAli]

These Bikes are a real treasure for me. They´re fast, cheap and versatile. I love mine für the daily commute. Your´s looks very nice.

[mrdjsubz]

nice bike! Always love a budget build because it's great to see how clever you can be to make it cheap and functional

[chewa]

I like your build a lot but I'd like to mention two things: it's good that the previous owner liked grease so much because nothing was stuck and if you want some break power then you should think about mini v brakes if you can fit them with the big tire size

[grdyglutton]

I did mine up very similarly. Perfect use for those old frames.

[thedailycyclist]

Did the exact same thing on an '87 Peugout! Same tires, 9 speed, Sora shifters, but with a cheap Amazon IXF crankset. Love mine, ENJOY! Great looking bike BTW!

[rexnuktia]

This is literally what I just did like a week ago with a Univega Via Carisma. Love bringing these old steel bikes to life as a gravel allrounder. Great job !

[cjbcross]

Ok - you just got a new sub. That is a lovely job! I really enjoy seeing the older frames/bikes swapped over to gravel.

[bluemystic]

I like new bikes but I also like old new bikes too. Great job!

[FFSDenny]

I love the classic look. I can’t wait to see your next project.

[tofulai]

Fabulously skill, this is really inspired me for my new grave bike, Thank you for sharing such amazing experience!

[andyatkinson]

I love gravel bikes. This looks sweet. Well done! Yea, do another!. I actually have a Dawes Sterling in my shed, i rode it for about 5 years, bought for £90 second hand, really nice bike, maybe i could do something like this.

[rufit]

well done Jack, nice bike!!! youre so clever!

[mango]

Sick bike man! I just bought an old dudes custom Steel cx frame, I'm about to build a bike really similar to yours.
I respect the budget outlook too. Bikes are one of those things that just keep on trucking.

[dcouture]

Great video! I love the candidness and honesty! 🎉