Unique junk bike rescued & restored

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  • Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
  • In this episode I meticulously rescue, repaint, rebuild, and restore a bike that was, otherwise, destined for the scrap heap. I got this '91 Haro Impulse Comp off from a local retiree who couldn't ride anymore and was just wanting to get rid of it. I recognized instantly the potential of this bike, with the beautiful lines, those 90s stylings, and that durable steel. While I wasn't interested in restoring it to it's original lime green, I did want to pay homage to 90s stylings with some candy apple green and purple accents. The cherry on top was having a viewer, Paul Y., graciously send me some 30 year-old gorgeous ODI attack grips that complimented the build nicely. Thanks again Paul!
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    ⚙️ PARTS LIST
    Ultracycle Quill Extender: geni.us/72iKU (Amazon affiliate)
    Wake MTB Stem 45 Degree: geni.us/79XBsgX (Amazon affiliate)
    Wake 31.8mm MTB Mountain Bike Handlebars: geni.us/9jQiKx (Amazon affiliate)
    SHIMANO BR-T4000 Front V-Brake: geni.us/eBZJMAXXIS Tires Dth 26 x 2.15 geni.us/Slc2 (Amazon affiliate)
    11-speed cassette: geni.us/bm2E (Amazon affiliate)
    Avid Speed Dial 7 Bicycle Brake Lever: geni.us/ykbO8 (Amazon affiliate)
    GANOPPER 32T Single Speed Crankset 1X: geni.us/6GIQ (Amazon affiliate)
    Race Face Narrow Wide Single Chainring: geni.us/GNrjAAZivisk 5PCS Single Chainring Bolts: geni.us/OzTK (Amazon affiliate)
    Shimano SLX M7000 11-Speed Right Shifter: geni.us/CBsFh (Amazon affiliate)
    SHIMANO SLX RD-M7000 Rear Derailleur: geni.us/lDT02
    KMC X11.93 11 Speed Chain: geni.us/uzCMd (Amazon affiliate)
    Freedom Econoline Saddle: geni.us/ftjI (Amazon affiliate)
    corki Extra Large Mountain Bike Pedals: geni.us/Od6sDaE (Amazon affiliate)
    🛠️ TOOLS LIST
    Favorite allen wrenches: geni.us/OBBLB3i
    Favorite cable cutter: geni.us/ta3YDP
    Favorite chain breaker: geni.us/OFSyRkc
    My bike stand: geni.us/x9KWx
    Bike scale (luggage scale: geni.us/gAufZ
    Favorite calipers: geni.us/BKfTj (Amazon affiliate link)
    Favorite tire levers: geni.us/UwMBIP (Amazon affiliate link)
    Torque wrench I use: geni.us/0IJFLAF (Amazon affiliate link)
    Sandblasting cabinet: geni.us/oJEDfpS (Amazon affiliate link)
    🛢️ GREASE & CLEANERS
    Favorite grease gun: geni.us/zWxW
    My parts washer: geni.us/YTV0tI (Amazon affiliate link)
    Favorite de-greaser: geni.us/kOMLM
    Favorite bike wash: geni.us/IJ5gAdA
    Anti-seize compound: geni.us/TNdeRA
    Wizards metal polish: geni.us/d6Vml
    My favorite chain lube: geni.us/WfDkd
    ⚙️ WHEELBUILDING TOOLS
    My favorite pump: geni.us/kV6In (Amazon affiliate link)
    EVT Mulfinger Nipple Loader: geni.us/WQNPknF (Amazon affiliate link)
    Park Tool ND-1 Nipple Driver: geni.us/vRyW5 (Amazon affiliate link)
    Park Tool TS-8 Truing Stand: geni.us/0Qtzq7I (Amazon affiliate link)
    My favorite spoke wrench: geni.us/Bua73k (Amazon affiliate link)
    Wheelsmith spoke-rep: geni.us/hQxY0B (Amazon affiliate link)
    🎨 POWDER & PAINTSwww.prismaticpowders.com/shop...
    🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO
    Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
    See my other channel:
    @AndrewGoodCamera
    🔖 CHAPTERS
    00:00 Bike walk-through
    00:33 Tear-down
    05:48 Restoration & Painting
    17:54 Ready for final reassembly
    18:51 Reassembly
    30:31 Let's stare at it

КОМЕНТАРІ • 317

  • @Farmfield
    @Farmfield Рік тому +2

    Noone could ever imagine that some day someone would come along and manage to make this bike design beautiful. 😂

  • @BrianMax
    @BrianMax Рік тому +5

    This is the most thorough and beautiful restoration video I've seen.

  • @TheSmartCat1
    @TheSmartCat1 2 роки тому

    Im kinda addicted to bike restoring videos...You gave me a new drug!

  • @a.r.torres7619
    @a.r.torres7619 2 роки тому +7

    Nice new upload!. Your videos are very therapeutic

  • @mountainsmoore3657
    @mountainsmoore3657 Рік тому

    So strange how the UA-cam algorithm works...I've been watching bike restoration videos for the past years on here, yet, you have JUST popped up on my feed. Super cool stuff. I've watched a couple of your videos now and have been beyond impressed.

  • @AdonisNesser
    @AdonisNesser 2 роки тому +12

    I love the colors and the editing and the soundtrack for this build. Also, small detail, I really enjoy watching you taking components out of the packaging right before installation.

  • @kamper1969
    @kamper1969 2 роки тому +8

    That was awesome love to have that bike.
    Could watch you all day fixing up bikes make them all new again.

  • @fishermanmitch1
    @fishermanmitch1 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely love the color of this one, I have an 1979 Schwinn Varsity in lime, and I love that bicycle. Great restoration.

    • @screwb1882
      @screwb1882 6 місяців тому

      personally liked the original color that showed under the old stickers more

  • @robertpresti7775
    @robertpresti7775 10 місяців тому

    I had in the 90s the neon orange haro extreme the higher end version to this. it had a suspension stem that was amazing! That bike rolled over anything and had so much compliance. Such a wonderful bike for the time I miss it.

  • @EvansMTBSaga
    @EvansMTBSaga 2 роки тому

    Come back! I love your work!

  • @sagehiker
    @sagehiker 2 роки тому

    Love your work. That bike geometry is such a bad idea. Make a great piece for a MTB museum.

  • @HoloScope
    @HoloScope 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that is FRICKING COOL!! seriously that is so awesome!!!!

  • @guillaumesakiche
    @guillaumesakiche 2 роки тому

    I have to admit : It's the first time I like the way someone ask me to like and subscribe so I'll do it.
    Very nice vid, very nice bike, congrats :)

  • @CirdanSifalas
    @CirdanSifalas 2 роки тому +1

    5 months without videos? I hope there is a great project in preparation !

  • @eczarmy
    @eczarmy 2 роки тому

    Great job, music is cool, welldone my brother, greetings from Turkey

  • @robociock
    @robociock 2 роки тому

    The result and editing is so cool

  • @danielfingerman5237
    @danielfingerman5237 2 роки тому

    Nice to see the next generation in action

  • @greatvedas
    @greatvedas 2 роки тому

    That paint job is insane!

  • @lindawallace6750
    @lindawallace6750 Рік тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL !!!!

  • @2scoopsofpoop
    @2scoopsofpoop 2 роки тому +32

    Here’s a bike “the Joker” would be proud to ride. I dig the color choice.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому +1

      My son said the same thing. I didn't realize it until almost done. 😆

    • @omgwtfafterparty
      @omgwtfafterparty 2 роки тому

      Back in the 90's I had this cool Joker horn on my bike, it would be the perfect match for the restored bike ua-cam.com/video/P3m-28A5Kdo/v-deo.html

    • @fabianowenig7378
      @fabianowenig7378 2 роки тому

      The Riddler too!!! (",)

    • @mikek9297
      @mikek9297 2 роки тому

      I was thinking "the Hulk"

  • @chriskelley2075
    @chriskelley2075 2 роки тому +4

    I can't stop watching your channel! Love all the incredible detailed work you do on these restorations. Beautiful end result!

  • @sgtgrash
    @sgtgrash 2 роки тому +2

    Holy cow this bike is bloody gorgeous! Dude, you got hella skilz... 👍👏👏👏

  • @pie14kill
    @pie14kill 2 роки тому +6

    masterpiece

  • @trashes_to_treasures
    @trashes_to_treasures 2 роки тому

    Finally, I found someone with the same odd love for super odd old mtb frame shapes... 😅

  • @carrestore
    @carrestore 2 роки тому

    It became very beautiful
    You chose a great color

  • @danielstocks6943
    @danielstocks6943 2 роки тому

    I can't believe the aptitude skill and patience. Makes me feel inadequate! Beautiful bike.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому

      Thanks Daniel. It's not hard. Just takes a lot of patience. :)

  • @gregkinslow6211
    @gregkinslow6211 Рік тому

    Remember when in 1990 this was the best bike in my local shop. Luminous yellow

  • @escapingthematrix3
    @escapingthematrix3 2 роки тому

    Keep up the good work people like me love the knowledge I went to MMI UTI ORLANDO IN 2008 I had a trek 4500 when I was a teen I loved it I used to jump that bike so high and the coasting wheelies lol I would soar down streets on one wheel 17 years ago in new York lol good day

  • @alicenchainrings1326
    @alicenchainrings1326 2 роки тому

    That head tube angle is crazy. Huck it off a curb to flat and those forks are gonna bend up to the handlebars.

  • @michaelyackovich155
    @michaelyackovich155 Рік тому

    Great video, the guy definitely has some coin, big blast cabinet, walk in curing oven, that's bucks right there

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Рік тому

      Once upon a time I did. Out of work now, unfortunately. :(

  • @alxchnutube
    @alxchnutube 2 роки тому

    You are a master at your craft. Amazing.

  • @joen3992
    @joen3992 2 роки тому

    The best scene where I got the most satisfaction was you tossing them awful STI Combo shifters in the garbage...ha ha No seriously, nice build.

  • @mohdsabreeyacob348
    @mohdsabreeyacob348 2 роки тому

    Great video and very nice hard work seriously. I'm enjoying watching your video.
    From Malaysia 🇲🇾

  • @613.Rooster
    @613.Rooster 2 роки тому +2

    Absolute perfection! Meticulous and precise craftsmanship.

  • @hori_ink82
    @hori_ink82 2 роки тому

    Ohh snaps it’s a HARO 💛💙

  • @tTLM823
    @tTLM823 2 роки тому

    Fantastic work, beautiful!

  • @pa_moto
    @pa_moto Рік тому

    Beautiful work🤘🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @reapanomin899
    @reapanomin899 2 роки тому

    All that I can say is that I'm green with envy😉

  • @Scott_Graham
    @Scott_Graham 2 роки тому

    A smoke machine?! Love it.

  • @aarontrzeciak2298
    @aarontrzeciak2298 2 роки тому +20

    I rode Haro bmx bikes, then mostly trek mountain bikes and I remember this bike when it was new. Your restorations, up-mods are thorough and clean. I love them. I don’t mind the colors at all, and styles are always changing anyway. My only gripe would be the wide riser bars. It is definitely a more modern, and popular, choice to have those but I still prefer 585mm with some answer bar-ends (the internal ones). I’m old now I guess. Lol.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому +6

      If I'm gonna ride it, it's gotta have wide bars. :)

  • @Perception_
    @Perception_ 2 роки тому +9

    That paint is just simply gorgeous. I've had a thing for green paintjobs lately, and this will do just nicely. It's both loud yet subtle at the same time. Just right.
    Would be great to have a custom painted bike one day and it might not be so far away though as Stanton bicycles offer that extra service.
    The grips was made for that bike as well lol.

  • @nice1828
    @nice1828 2 роки тому

    A beautiful bike super restoration 🔥👍

  • @suvespa
    @suvespa 2 роки тому +1

    Hmmm impressive re-built and interestingly more impressed with the music lol 🤣 sure brings me back 👍👍👍

  • @cyrilvillarosa2421
    @cyrilvillarosa2421 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed rebuild! Love how little guy was part of the rebuild! Keep the videos coming!

  • @kevinmccloy185
    @kevinmccloy185 2 роки тому

    My dad had one of these growing up... Love that color. The old Haro's were crazy!

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому +1

      The geometry is like nothing I've ever seen. Instantly loved it when I saw it.

  • @fabianowenig7378
    @fabianowenig7378 2 роки тому

    O.O WOW!!! Perfect work!

  • @subiemon
    @subiemon 2 роки тому

    not a bad build there are things about this build that i like and then there are things that i'm like wth like the tires, the purple color components mixed with black, not a bad build!!!!

  • @mozartml2003
    @mozartml2003 2 роки тому

    Perfect! Well done! 👏👏👏

  • @cornishpasty99
    @cornishpasty99 2 роки тому

    I want my 94 univega restored wish I had your skills to do it. Awesome job.

  • @jakhwirusankala4766
    @jakhwirusankala4766 2 роки тому

    Great job with great skill....wish I can do this myself. Great bro!!!

  • @charliegarrison7578
    @charliegarrison7578 2 роки тому +8

    I would love to see a before and after side by side at the end of the videos as you show the finished product. Watching these makes me want to sell my 2020 Specialized and restore an older bike I once had but then I realize I am not you. :)

  • @MarshWaha
    @MarshWaha 2 роки тому

    Nice build. Well done.

  • @angelp8417
    @angelp8417 Рік тому

    Superb editing

  • @secretdaisy6484
    @secretdaisy6484 2 роки тому

    Awesome job. 👍☮️🌞🌟🚲

  • @davidsnow1481
    @davidsnow1481 2 роки тому +1

    Since finding your channel I’ve binge watched all of them. I recently updated my old Pro-Flex 856 it has been sitting around for years with a blown front shock. She is all put back together and looks awesome again. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

  • @dubrazor
    @dubrazor 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful bike!!

  • @marcocalderonbonilla3587
    @marcocalderonbonilla3587 2 роки тому

    Awesome! Great restore! 😎

  • @sb-s395
    @sb-s395 2 роки тому

    Some great nostalgia there, I loved my Haro Impulse and was devastated when it was stolen.

  • @flashish
    @flashish 2 роки тому

    Artistry in your work and your filmmaking. Thank you for sharing.

  • @christinefik2578
    @christinefik2578 2 роки тому

    I like how you have your kid helping do some pretty skilled stuff! Good job!

  • @allanlim9601
    @allanlim9601 2 роки тому

    Very good attention to detail in the restoration. Now the bike is in better than new condition. Good work. 👍

  • @espaguetisconanchoas
    @espaguetisconanchoas 2 роки тому +1

    Increíble restauracion!!! Esa impulse vale oro🙌🙌

  • @ConstantXplorer
    @ConstantXplorer 2 роки тому

    Fantastic restomod.

  • @0zzieS
    @0zzieS 2 роки тому

    I had a 1990 Haro Impasse that came from Gorilla Bike! Rode it hard for over a decade. I still remember looking through the catalog and seeing these triagonal frames. So cool. Recently had a neighbor getting rid of one so I gave him $50 for it. I didn't do as much as you did to this one, but it does get ridden. Keep up the good work!

  • @rolandoinductivo8013
    @rolandoinductivo8013 2 роки тому

    love that frame!

  • @charlesenyeart5421
    @charlesenyeart5421 2 роки тому

    That is a HARO sir! That is not Junk LOL. My first real non Walmart mountain bike was a HARO Escape that I bought Used. I wish I still had it!!

  • @wherehumanscycle9859
    @wherehumanscycle9859 2 роки тому

    Those rims look ace colour matched to the frame. Excellent work 👏👏👏

  • @Unaidedfoot
    @Unaidedfoot 2 роки тому

    Awesome video and a beautiful bike. Thanks🇨🇦

  • @morgannelson884
    @morgannelson884 2 роки тому

    I was watching your other Chanel and just realized that you had this one. I love your work and how you incorporate your family in it too.

  • @metalheadmalta
    @metalheadmalta 2 роки тому

    Beautiful restoration!!! WOW!!!!

  • @adamletchford4018
    @adamletchford4018 2 роки тому

    Simply stunning work!

  • @primarycircle
    @primarycircle 2 роки тому

    Totally dig the music style on this one. Very cool getting your son involved in the powder coat booth too. Bike obviously looks great.

  • @magitingtv.7704
    @magitingtv.7704 2 роки тому

    Sending my full support Sir
    Nice job sir
    God bless you sir 🙏 from Philippines

  • @rvsbladesnthangs
    @rvsbladesnthangs Рік тому

    WOW... so satisfying! I love bike builds like this, I learn a ton thanks for the info.

  • @ramskrall
    @ramskrall 2 роки тому

    A real artist, that was a lovely build 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @CoolBikeProjects
    @CoolBikeProjects 2 роки тому

    Soooo RADDDDD!!! Love this build.

  • @charliegarrison7578
    @charliegarrison7578 2 роки тому

    So glad I found this channel. What you do is amazing and thanks for sharing.

  • @bambangwidodo656
    @bambangwidodo656 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @mrrodriguezHLP
    @mrrodriguezHLP 2 роки тому

    You're inspiring me to push my bike mechanic skills. I restored a Trek 2300 road bike on Mavic wheels and a 9 gear Campy Veloce groupset, and got it riding beautifully. I see you, and I think I want it to be so much more now.

  • @offthechaincycles
    @offthechaincycles 2 роки тому

    Amazing build, i grew up riding Haro BMX's of all years i didn't even know this one existed. Great job!

  • @alejandrogarciatrill
    @alejandrogarciatrill 2 роки тому

    this bike is brutal

  • @antoniocorigliano68
    @antoniocorigliano68 2 роки тому

    Amazing video and storytelling end editing.Good job for bicycle.
    W la vespa ciao da Milano Italy 👋🏻

  • @user-vv4wl8wk5d
    @user-vv4wl8wk5d 2 роки тому

    Хорошая работа , интересно смотреть . ТАК ДЕРЖАТЬ )))

  • @Timopeo
    @Timopeo 2 роки тому

    The frame is so weird, I absolutely love it

  • @gilfig8453
    @gilfig8453 2 роки тому

    Drop dead gorgeous 🥰

  • @bergolli1
    @bergolli1 2 роки тому

    Awesome video, very good job!
    Cheers from Germany

  • @eurymone
    @eurymone 2 роки тому

    Apart from great work - great music!

  • @alexfunes1466
    @alexfunes1466 2 роки тому

    Outstanding work Sir!! This Restore is spectacular, congratulations with the finished product. Will continue to look for more of you restorations , hope you have
    more soon. Stay safe and healthy. Take care.

  • @christophe-velo1060
    @christophe-velo1060 2 роки тому

    What a great job ! 👍

  • @noelsmith1852
    @noelsmith1852 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing work.

  • @konradgro5881
    @konradgro5881 2 роки тому +1

    Simply love it. Great work!

  • @shohidsohan1659
    @shohidsohan1659 2 роки тому

    Frame looks awesome 👌👌🥰

  • @danielkim8246
    @danielkim8246 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! can't get over how pro your whole shop set-up is. (Minus the wheel disassembly on what looked like the kitchen table..lol) Awesome vid! "Meticulous" is an understatement on the level of detail that you put into this one.

  • @texxty
    @texxty 2 роки тому

    you are amazing, from the level of detail to the editing, even the song, A M A Z I N G!

  • @profharveyherrera
    @profharveyherrera 2 роки тому

    I really love the effort you put on this restoration, that color scheme is just perfect!
    Haven't seen this frame geometry before.

  • @Anatoli-y
    @Anatoli-y 2 роки тому

    That's dope!

  • @mikebellamy8263
    @mikebellamy8263 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome build and meticulous detail. Music is straight from a Halloween movie soundtrack sorta , love it

  • @londonpickering8675
    @londonpickering8675 2 роки тому +1

    Damn impressive!

  • @tecdesigns8183
    @tecdesigns8183 2 роки тому

    One of the best rebuilds I've watched awesome job.

  • @ahick
    @ahick 2 роки тому

    Another superior build. Amazing job you are a master!

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, my friend. Far from a master though. I just don't show all the imperfections. :)

    • @ahick
      @ahick 2 роки тому

      @@BuildaBetterBike I do some very basic restoration videos. And I can see the skill and hard work in your videos and Bikes. And I’m super Impressed. Thank you for bringing the bikes back to life and all your builds. You are killin it!