Restoring a Cheap Facebook GT - Flip Bike

In addition to the 'Bikepocalypse' causing used bike prices to drop, we've seen remarkable discounts on new bike parts. This situation has provided us with the unique opportunity to upgrade very inexpensive bikes with equally affordable parts. Most notably, we found Shimano MT200s for $33 and a Shimano Cues 10-speed derailleur, shifter, cassette, and chain for under $100.

Today, our $125 2018 Dick's Sporting Goods GT Ricochet is set for a fresh start.

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[SethsBikeHacks]

Let’s do this more often! I must reiterate that spending all week on a bike to make $45 isn’t worthwhile. We sell these bikes to 1) prove the bike increased in value. 2) show you how bikes work. I’m out in Utah right now and numerous families have approached me to say how they work on bikes together because of these videos. College kids have told me how Flip Bike has helped them make cheap bikes rideable. Do they have ultrasonic cleaners? Of course not, but they have plenty of free time and can-do attitudes. That’s why I keep making these videos, NOT to show you how to start a bike flipping business.

[HARaZAC]

13:05 It was great to meet you and buy the bike! It's really cool to see how it was put together, I have had such a great time riding it so far. Thank you!

[Trottinet-work]

Where most channels focus on the latest and greatest, most expensive bikes and parts, this is amazingly refreshing and will attract more people to the sport of mountain biking. Well done, sir!

[icejunki]

"But first should stare at A man loves to admire his work for a moment.

[calebfox]

I used to volunteer at a nonprofit that refurbished older bikes. This series brings back some good memories. Nothing better than breathing new life into a bike!

[adamh.]

So glad to see flip bike back. I have built up two bikes for my daughter using the knowledge and parts reviews from your channel. Can’t thank you enough!

[peetbronkhorst]

Watched a documentary about GT bicycles yesterday never knew how big of an impact they had on cycling

[TroggyPK]

working at a shop here in the uk, CUES has been the biggest thing to happen in the industry for a VERY long time. 9/10/11 speed cross compatible Ebike ready gears that cost an actually decent amount! the sheer amount of bikes for young kids that we have fixed up and turned into absolute rippers for like £200 inculding labour is insane. and i really hope shimano carries on this looking after the budget end of the market more rather then sram chgarging £3k for gears which objectively aren't even needed.

[Windrunner]

love the return of flip bike. and I agree about cues. it’s a crime that there are a million and 1 videos about sram transmission and i heard about cues from a coworker a couple of months ago, when this is a bigger deal for far more people than transmission ever will be

[miniac]

I bought this bike from Dick's when they cleared it out. Hated, HATED that pogo-stick fork, never stayed planted over roots on the trail. Bought a used rock shock recon, dropped almost 3 lbs and now the bike is fun!

[PWbflo]

Have I ever said how much I love an episode of flip bike?
Well I LOVE watching flip bike. Gives me so many new ideas on directions I can take with my own projects here at home. I thank you for the inspiration!

[Groaznic]

"It has bar ends so we're not gonna get core sampled" -- ohhhh my dude this was so awesome XD

[robwasnj]

I love how you show ways for more people, some without as many resources to enjoy this GREAT sport!

[WilliamrikerNCC]

In a day and age of expensive bikes, it’s cool to see that you can put together a decent bike for relatively cheap. That Shimano drivetrain and brakes at their low price point are awesome bang for buck.

[brv]

Tapered head tube, DP routing, and boost spacing for around $400 bucks new and you could find it on sale for $300. This GT was a bargain and ahead of the game for big box budget bikes. I have a 2019 GT Pantera which is basically the same thing purchased on sale. I have about $750 into it from marketplace upgrades including a Fox 34, GX 12 spd derailer and shifter, SRAM 4pot brakes, Koozer rear hub and many more upgrades. This bike can handle just about anything. Such a great build! ✌️😎

[Wolf__]

I've been here since the porch videos and somehow this is the only channel that i never got bored of.

[Guoenyi]

This is what I like about Seth. He rejuvenates old tired bikes and improves them. He inspired me to convert my school beater bike - a Giant rincon to a capable XC ride. I went a step further to convert to 1X, add dropper post, went tubeless and upgraded to an air fork. It difference was night and day. Not cheap but I enjoyed the building process and ride with pride til this day!

[ruigoncalves]

This is the best ! Giving new life to bikes is great and feels great, I do my own flip bike and feel realy good when it goes to someone that just wants a good deal and use a good bike, a lot off the times is someone that has no mechanical skill, or knowledge about bikes, and feels good to know they are getting a refreshed bike, safe, with many hours of fun to have.

[darrentryon]

Thank you for giving this Ricochet new life! I love my Ricochet and would highly advise a dropper post, wider handlebars, and shorter stem. Also, get a better saddle. Such a good bike that is easily upgradable!

[winklertribe]

Love seeing these videos! You make restoring, repairing, and maintaining bikes looks deceptively easy!