rat bike 2.0

- fork change
- bar change
- headset install

support!

[johnbrann]

Like the use of swept back bars on the older mountain bikes. I've done that on my bikes due to back issues, I'm in my 60s and riding in an aero position isn't happening anymore.

[mkusanagi]

Hey man. Been obsessed with your videos. Finally stumbled across a decent frame, no wheels but has a 105 group. So stoked, I'll be so happy if it turns out half as good as your work. Truly an inspiration dude!

[Area]

Im so glad I found you here, mate.
All of your resto's are just fantastic. I wish I lived near you to enjoy these bikes first hand.
I've raced and built bikes since 1982 and I cant tell you how much I appreciate what you are putting out.
I will keep watching and I may have a question or two for you.
Thank you!!

[adamahdan]

love how you make old bikes look so nice and clean✨

[chrisarnold]

I love the geometry of 90s MTBs. They look so tough. I've got an Albon Tech in the shed among other projects. This has inspired me to go dig it out.

[franciscodeassisbalbinodes]

A bike ficou linda. Parabens pelo zelo.

[olinafan]

bro this is so beautiful, you are an artist!

[jonathandougherty]

Gary if you have a Allen socket, you could just use socket extensions for reach the bolts for the lowers.

[themeatpopsicle]

nice one getting that threaded suspension fork!

[toastyrides]

Sweet video Gary! Looks like an awesome rig 🤩
I can’t wait to try the Moth bar out 😫🙈 but still heaps of other parts to sort for that build 😅

[StevenStratford]

Love the look of this bike building something similar...the diamond back frame I've got is really to big but I love the ride of it especially with different bars of an old marin...but plans to swap them for something with more upsweep..cheers, steve uk

[viviennepatterson]

Always learn something with your videos. Thanks again.

[glennpettersson]

The Moth bars didn't leave much room on the bridge but they give the bike a great vibe. I don't know what it is but that rig is more than the sum of its parts. 👍

[MonkeyShred]

Dude those bars look crazy wide! Good tip for the shifters too. Going to have to log that one in the memory bank and try it out with some clamps with stripped threads I've got. Maybe they'll have enough friction to hold

[ridethroughlifertl]

Great job as always. That wind was pretty crazy, we've been getting it like that a lot too.

[jimmylovesbikes]

I like the placement of the right shifter. Never thought of that! Can you move through the full gear range with your fingers easily?

[ashpunting]

I enjoyed this video, mate, on my Gary Fisher mountain bike. The marozocchi bomer forks were leaking mineral oil. I think the seals were broken, but I did manage to pump them up, but it's not perfect I loved what you did with the bike adding the swept back handlebars I added some honda bars to my fat tyre cafe racer style electric bike and the are really comfortable 😊

[justinyou]

love it gary! moth bars look too good on that setup

[Kaelidoz]

I was impressed when you dished the front wheel. fucking with spokes still scares me.

[johnbaca]

Looks good!! Let the good times roll!