Converting a 90s MTB to a Singlespeed

I converted my old mid-90s Giant Track ATX850 to a singlespeed bike. The bike was a 3x7 speed MTB and I stripped it down and rebuilt it from the ground up with a single fixed gear. This video goes through the process, including testing the bike at the end.

[yardsalecycles]

Nice build I really like seeing older rigid mtb back on the road

[sopwerdna]

Great way to bring new life to an old frame! Thinking of doing the same with a 1992 Schwinn

[rustysmoviecollectibles]

Nice build man! Like that frame 👍 I have an old 90s MTB which I am in the process of converting to single speed! Also a regular fixie that I put some bull horns on!

[hitokiridm]

it is nice that you demo thw bike so well. I, too was thinking if I build my mb to a single speed, thanks for the info!

[tulliopadovese]

I've just finished a similar project with a Bianchi Ibex of the mid 90s, a fully rigid MTB with and heavy and sturdy cromoly frame. Even if it's rough in comparison of your "piece of art", I'm quite glad of the result. I had some problems with the chain tension even using a tensioner similar to the one you show in the video and even finding a good chain line, so I'm going to switch to a Shimano SC500 CT - S tensioner, that's more similar to a "real" rear derailleur: Well'see.

[johndef]

Some Shimano square taper bb's actually have a stop on the drive side that prevents overtightening. That crank could use one.

[bosanderspublictheology]

Hey that was really good!! thank you for posting it!

[ilasake]

Hey! Great conversion! I'm using your video to help me converting my 90s Giant Boulder 26"!
But I'm stuck with the freewheel & cog 'cause my hub has threads, so the converter kit doesn't fit :(
Do you have any advice? Do I have to change my hub or is there a converter kit for hubs with threads? Thx a lot!

[Thomas-buvk]

Hello, really nice video ! Can i ask you what is the model of the stem adaptator (the thing to pass from diving to aheadset stem) ? Thanks in advance.

[gothicgorey]

So I have been given a Scott timber 90s mtb . Could I do something to that ? I am bit of novice but am quick learner and hands on .
What quill and handball combo is this I love the style . I have also found some tyres I like the of with old school skin look.
I am not to bothered about making it into a single speed

[longviewkelsolines]

Nice looking bike I want to do a single speed build soon.

[ArcticGator]

I have an old giant boulder that i want to do this to, the specs i have for it may or may not be accurate though, since the spec sheet i was able to dig up covers everything from 99 to like, 2003 i might just have to take some calipers to it to figure out what isdd compatible to it, it does have the horizontal rear droputs to make installing a flip flop rear hub a bit easier, the specs on mine are saying its a 122.5mm square taper spindle and a bb shell width is 68mm english, would you say thats about what yours was or are the two models too different?

[ShroCars]

cant wait to make myself a fixie mtb im still looking for a frame though.

[jorgejr]

Mi tío también tenía una bici de 20 años y le hice una restauración

[savoirfaire]

I would have upgraded the bottom bracket to Hollow-tech II

[DB-grch]

Funny thing...in the 90s, a single speed bike was only used by downtown couriers to make a living.
Now, courier is no longer a thing.
But dooshbag hipsters came up with their own slang term (..at least it's not another acronym!!) and ride 'fixies' as a rebellious status symbol.

[perkristianeriksen]

Please stopp this trend, of ruining retro mountain bikes to single speed. I have seen many retro bikes that are extremly rear beeing converted like this, You can get bikes that were purposly made for what you are converting this in to.