5 Reasons You SHOULD Buy a 90s Dad Bike
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Yes I converted a 1995 Stevens Classic Tour into a 1x 10 Gravel bike back in 2019, it is now one of my favourite bikes, also doubles as a winter road bike with 32mm road tyres until the forest tracks dry up in spring. 😊👍
Sounds awesome
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you and yours have suffered this past year. I know I am, and I suspect others are as well, fully in support of you and your channel. Will be here no matter what. Take care and thanks for what you do.
Rob, my thoughts are with you and your family. Sorry to hear about your difficult year. Be well. BTW, I built up the same exact '92 Crossroads Cruz frame last year into a gravel bike. My rebuild was inspired by your work. Thanks for the many lessons you have provided me and this entire community.
Recently I restored my Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo from 2000.I wanted to do it for a while but you sped up the process big time!Looks like new in team racing colours!I am so glad I did it!Thank you and all the best ole Shovel!
A few months ago I bought an almost unused 93 Bianchi Boardwalk. The only thing I did was air up the tires, lube the shifters and change the seat. Hard to believe someone owned a bike that cool and never rode it.
I just picked up a Specialized Hard Rock, I did so because of many of the reasons you just listed. I didn't know this was a thing. I look forward to the adventure of making it mine and enjoying the ride when it is complete.
Your channel has been elemental in my cycle building journey. I've obsessed over my mtb projects for the past few years, and it's been really nice to have this resource. Your videos are soothing and instructional at the same time. On top of that, the frames you use are some of the coolest I've ever seen. I currently ride a rigid '91 Schwinn Paramount PDG50 set up for gravel and a '96 Trek 970 with a Manitou EFC fork for more aggressive stuff. I'm even considering pogo sticking them with some fresh steed springs, lol. There is a lot of consumer pressure out there to have the latest tech, and your channel helps me find solace in using these bikes and parts that I actually feel connected to, even if I know they aren't the latest and greatest. Also, the amount of manufacturing and waste is a growing issue, and reusing and upcycling eases my mind. So I feel I at least owe you a thanks and a congrats on having one of the best (my favorite) bike build channels out there. Wishing you peace in the hard times. And now it's time to do some rolling meditation. ; )
P.S. - The way I found your channel was through researching a repair for my Estwing hatchet, which you had posted a video for very recently at the time, so kudos to that handy work as well.
Have been watching n subscribed to your channel for quit a while. Know nothing about bikes before, built 2 nd hand bikes with old n new parts. Can't do it without ur videos. Just by looking at you along with the frequency of posting ur videos, thought u must be going through some tough time. Glad to hear that things are getting better, all the best.
I happen to have a couple of dad bikes hanging around, and you have inspired me to want to tinker a bit to see if I can make a personalized gravel bike conversation… thank you!
Always enjoy your videos and commentary about bikes and bike projects, giving new life to castoffs; a great form of care for the environment!
I am going to generalize here a bit. I've converted both a vintage road bike and a 90s mountain bike to gravel bikes. The big limiting factors for the road bike for me are tire clearance and bottom bracket height. The 90s mountain bike has no issues with bottom bracket height. The tires clearance switching to 700c wheels limits my tire widths to 38mm with a fork change. I'll be on the lookout for some worthy Dad's bikes:)
Reason #6 (at least in my eyes): Old bike frames look better than new bike frames.
Finding you much later and you definitely inspired me. I just needed a fun project, a simple bike to ride around town for small trips, etc.. I’ve had a blast modifying an old ‘87 Specialized Hard Rock. Working on old bikes is addictive too. Thanks!!
Not 90's, I resto modded a 1964 Schwinn Super Sport with new single speed wheels, front flat rack and wacky drop bars, amongst other things. You've inspired me to use gun blueing on the frame, whenever I get around to it. Thanks for all the great content, and I'm sorry to hear about your family struggles, but we'll be here for you, take as long as you need.
Sending good vibes for 2023 .keep up the great content 👌
Hey man, if you post, I watch. Thanks for being loyal to still producing content through hardships. And I'm sorry to hear about the hard times, hope you and yours are doing well. I know it's just one viewer, but as far as I'm concerned, always prioritize your family!
I’m sorry to hear about your challenges in caring for parents and loss. I lost both my parents in the past 2 years and my moms passing was quite quick last year. I hope you and your family have peace and comfort soon!❤
Thank you my friend 🙏
Thanks for the inspiration and commitment through all the difficulties. My Univega Activa project has been on the back burner for a couple years now.
Definitely good video.Thank you Mr.oldshovel
Amazing video as always!
I just finished a "graveliization" of my Cannondale SM500; now we are one. :)
I hope 2023 is a better time for you and your fam.
Dang rob! My prayers are with you and your family. Thanks again for all that you have so generously shared with us. Best wishes. See you next time!
Thanks my friend 🙏
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Great video and spot on! Last year I found a first-generation Bianchi Advantage (1993 original release I think) with Ishiwata Double Butted tubes with some basic lugs and brazed one stay bridges and attachment points with some lovely tapered unicrown forks (labeled Bianchi Special Tubing before they moved to lower end tubing and tig welding and adding a cheapo front sus fork.) and cantilever brakes mounts with longer chainstays and a great head-tube angle... Definitely worse for wear with lots of seized and rusty parts (came from Michigan and was used for winter commuting on salty roads)... but it cleaned up well, I named her Ruby (cuz she is very red), tossed on some cyclocross 700x35 tires and continue to play with the build and cockpit... she is a fantastic riding bike and much more capable than I would have thought. My next iteration will be better wheels, chainstay dimpling for more rear tire clearance, and a brake upgrade. etc. In a lot of ways she is my favorite bike, tackles terrain that used to be in my mind "only for MTBs" and has become the quintessential "underbiking rig" (aka [F]underbiking)... Every ride she challenges my fitness and bike handling skills... (I am a 68ys rider) and that means sand and rocks and steep climbs and off-camber goodness on horrible desert/east side of the Sierra north of Reno by about 20 miles. So mums the word on these fantastic "700c" dad bikes... they truly rock and are a fantastic alternative to the bike industry's race oriented gravel scene. Super fun and cost to run and play with... imagine my joy when you posted this... great bikes and I love them even more than my 26" resto mod fleet. Take care and thanks for the great video!
Don't have access to old Specialized or GTs in my area but we do have a lot of Canadian branded Raleigh 26" wheel 90s mountain bikes and other lower end consumer bikes. I love working on and riding them. I converted one to single speed that I use for short trips or anywhere I need to lock it up unattended, it looks like a piece of crap but that's on purpose, rides like a dream. Best of all it cost me $25 plus another $35 on new cables, brake pads and tubes. You can't beat that for value for your money.
Have an 86 giant iguana that I have put drops on. Use a 30mm riser stem and microshift 3x8 brifters. Works incredibly well!
Awesome
My 'dad's bike is a DMR Switchback I got back in the early 2000s.
It's a lightweight steel XC that I've used as a skinny tired flat bar single speed and 1x10 for years.
Now I'm going to get one of these Corner Bars for it
Thank you for bringing something positive to our lives. I hope we give you something positive in return. Blessings.
Best to you and your family. And still managing to share your gifts! I stumbled on 96-97 Scott Santa Cruz is the definition of a hybrid Dad bike. 3x8 Alvio drive, steel tour bike frame except high clearance 700c wheels. I have fit 50mm tires with i26 rims to try but will drop to 42-44 to run fenders. Mavic wheels. I found in beautiful condition and need only to upgrade the bottom bracket to sealed bearing set. I am going to change up the handle bars to VO Crazy bars and new headset. Twist grip shifters to thumb friction shifters. The twist shifters will go on a winter bike that has bar mitts on all season. My back and shoulders need more upright for long rambles. It is the perfect conversion to country or rando style bike.
I did a gravel conversion on a 1994 (I think) Cannondale H400. It works beautifully for gravel. It’s light, quick, takes wider tires without concern, and seems like a natural with a 1x10 drivetrain.
Frankly, it was not the cheapest conversion. I needed a new rear wheel, I installed V brakes, and a new drivetrain. But it’s fun and I LOVE those old Cannondale frames. I may take it out today.
Those old Cannondale frames are awesome and beautiful.
I agree with you on every point, upcycling has so many positives 👍
Awesome
I have built a gravel bike from a 15 year old trekking bike. But the frame is too small for this build. I used this frame because it has a modern scatter set.
Well, it was not my best idea 😁.
But I also have an old trekking frame from the nineties from Winora and now that I've seen your video, it is yet the better frame to build my gravel bike.
Thanks for the inspiration and make more of your great videos! Thanks! 🙏
Perfect timing, was just about to by an old specialized hybrid bike and either just upgrade everything or completely restore it and paint it
I’m working on a mid 90’s Trek 720 build right now! Paid $20 for the frame and it’s awesome.
Recently converted my 94 Mongoose Sycamore into a "gravel" bike. Rides real supple and nice.
🙌 awesome
I was just thinking that the shop looked different. Always take care of family first, we will be here patiently waiting.
I am currently planning on a "gravel" build myself, only I am going to use my 1998 Barracuda XC URT frame I rode for nearly 18 years that's hanging in the garage. I am planning on using some parts from my wife's 1995 Marin Muir Woods. It will be a "softtail" gravel bike whenever I complete it.
I hope 2023 will be "your year". My best wishes to you and your family.
I got a Scott team racing converted to a 1x9 gravel bike. It rides really smooth and I really like it. The only problem here (Switzerland) is to find a 700c steel frame which can be used for a gravel conversion. Most frames are built to fit 26" wheels. I keep searching...
It's not a dad bike or a gravel bike, per se, but one of my favorite bikes right now is a 95 Marin Bear Valley I bought to flip during the pandemic. When I got it home I noticed a small dent in the top tube and was hesitant about selling it at first so I started riding it instead. Now it's a 1x8 go most places bike that I've probably sunk way too much money into but I love it.
Love my Trek MultiTrack 750, 1991 hybrid bike 700c wheels and already converted to gravel.
I'm convinced--would be great to have a bike for riding around the neighborhood with the kids. Any chance you could do a video with some more hints on what to look for when scoping out co-ops or thrift shops for potential dad bikes? Or a list of makes/models that have good dad bike potential?
I’m a gravel bike rider for just over a year now and thinking about making some changes to the bike I have first thing i want to do is put flat bars on to push my ridding position up so it’s not so severe on my back then change out my mechanical breaks love the gravel bike gave me a new lease of life
First year of COVID 2020, I updated my 1994 Marin Pine Mountain (original owner) Tange Prestige tubing (3x8) to 1x11. I was not frugal. Fortunately, there were deals on Shimano XT M8000 components and went with Absolute Black 36T chainring. And Jones H-Bar 2.5. Have Maxxis Minion DHF 2.1. Planning to tinker again, trying out Rene Herse Rat Trap 2.3 (Endurance) and 11-46 XT Cassette. My wife's almost new '94 Gary Fisher Montare is waiting to get attention. Might turn it to 1x11 and convert the Marin to a drop bar all-around 2x11.
I have a Trek 750 I bought new in 1989. It's a tank, very heavy steel, beautiful butted frame. At the time it was a hybrid very early cross between mountain bike and touring (?) bike. Black frame with lime green lettering.
I think it's a good candidate but I don't know where to begin.
I thought of doing the same with my 70’s Motobecane Mirage Touring bike but not sure if it’s even possible.
Try garbage to gravel on gcn tech
I totally get it. There are so many possibilities. I’d start with getting it running well the replace/upgrade what’s needed and then start modifying 😁🙌.
Or even RJ he has some great conversion content
I couldn’t agree with you more. I found as I got older the simplicity of my 26/27.5 single speeder was getting a bit limited at times so I thought about a gravel bike. The costs are so much higher than a 1x10 mtb so thinking a little and doing my research I found that 29ers are quite happy with 700c Teravail tyres, bingo, a few more mods, ditching the Deore clutch mech and shifter for NOS XTm781 mech and Microshift thumb shifter which has given me the creamiest shifting and a set of carbon forks to replace the Rockshox fork and I’m done. I did get a great deal on the 29er and after all the mods it’s still way cheaper than a traditional gravel bike.
I made a steel dad bike conversion and I like it. Only thing that could be upgraded is the drivetrain. I have a 2x7 setup which is ok, but I miss a few more “mtb” gears. But it is still ok like that.
I owned a Specialised Crossroads year 1997 in Teal green. Chromoly frame. Nice video.
You inspired me! I was lucky enough to pick up a trek multitrack 750 for $25. It’s hanging in the garage and needs something to happen to it! Great video!
My dad has a 23" Specialized Hardrock Sport from '99. He didn't want me to change it so I instead took to Craigslist and found the exact same bike for $50. Dropped around $200 on cable tensioners (v-brake to road shifters), new Panaracer tires, and a Brooks saddle. After almost a year of riding I want to get some wider flared bars on there. I have ridden it more than my new MTB.
I have CF bikes, and Ti bikes and I love them but there will always be an inexpensive steel retro modded 90's MTB and some kind of hybrid/flat bar-Street Fighter in my stable that I can just jump on and ride. Truth is if it wasn't for those inexpensive bikes I wouldn't have the more expensive ones that I love so much, because they are not the bikes I fell back in love with cycling riding and tinkering with, and all my bikes, even the crazy 5.8kg Di2 full internal cable nightmare I just finished are built from the frame up with the knowledge I gained tinkering with old steel.
My first gravel convert was a '98 Marin Muirwoods, then a 98 Specialized RockHooper, and now I have a '02
C-dale scalpel 3000.
Only problem, I own all 3 and don't ride any too often.
Heck yeah retro all day retro Vibe 80s 90s are the bikes to have in my opinion I have specialized hard Rock GX sport That's my gravel bike
I picked up a clapped out 90’s Trek 700 from my local pawn shop for $20 because of your videos on “Dad bikes”.
It literally needs everything replaced on it. I can’t wait to dig into it!
Awesome. Good luck with the project.
@@oldshovel thank you!
It’s in the queue to be finished!
My equivalent of a Dad's bike would be a 1960's curly stayed Hetchins (That my Dad rode in the day 😁). Don't think that would work somehow 😅.
I'm still riding my early GT with the 92 retro XT gruppo but with my legendary 7sp XT thumbies in ratchet mode on an 8 sp 11 - 21 cassette and 36 - 46 chainrings.
If I could get my old 1989 Claude Butler Cape Wrath with Deore DX gruppo I sold many moons ago, I would.
Good luck and all the best in your new home and surrounding trails.
Oh they both sound awesome. Thanks 🙏
I have a 1972 mens all pro/ now know as schwinn. Also have a 1981 women's Kmart thing. Both all original. The 72 has a old fashion 3 speed rear wheel with rim brakes. Of course it does it is old as heck.
I half agree with #4. Price on bikes is area dependent. I still see people trying to sell walmart kent roadtechs and gmc Denalis for $300+ in Los Angeles.
I do stumble upon dope deals too. Did a dirt drop bar conversion on a 93 nishiki Pueblo that I bought for $40 and pieced together and did most of the work. Also found a diamondback lakeside at the curb that I threw on some salsa cowbells...
Just got to the end of the video. Sorry to hear about all the things your family has been through the past year or so. Hope things have started going in the right direction.
$300 for a kent walmart bike is outrageous...I scored a high specced trek 950 with marzy shock and stx rc components for $50 last summer. granted it was xl frame but no worries.
Nah I just got a 90s dad bike and I want to keep it a mountain bike. I really like the rigid setup but I'm considering a suspension fork. Long live 26ers
Not gravel curious bro, i drive a urban-stealth-redbull-f1-painted-emtb whoah that's a mouth full when i think about it.. XD I just did a 70mm raiser handel bars and yes it has bar-ends and i love it. I dialy it to work in -10 in Holland and it is hella budget, bought it for 800 euro online and over the 5 years i ride it i changed almost everything and some parts twice XD
my "dad" bike has now become a sons bike after he had a growth spurt and his early 90's 15inch frame mtb now looks like a toy 😆
Much appreciated 👍
I’m a huge fan of these bikes and can’t pass up an opportunity to resto-mod them. Both my daughters ride Trek 750s, I rode one I sold, and have a 4th in the queue. I’ve rebuilt a Crossroads, a Redline, a Fisher, a Novara Corsa, and my single speed town bike is a Univega Via Carisma, and I just picked up a Trek 700 and Felt Advantage 2.0 (aluminum 😕) from a couple upgrading to ebikes. $50 for the pair.
....a good quality 90's Dad bike!
I'm an original Dad and there are a lot of terrible chinese made frames out there that are not great. Generally, if the rear dropouts for the back wheel don't look like they are made from a single bit of cut out metal you should be OK.
And as for the move and family and life reality... keep that energy going, there are a load of us all over the World following you and appreciate the hard effort you put into each video!👍
Appreciate ya, good sir. How's that ole State Klunker doing?
I'm converting a 90's lugged frame Schwinn mountain bike into a porteur utility bike.
I love lugged frames
Agreed on all points. After the 90s MTB insanity of the past few years, hybrids are still sorta reasonable--I fear these awesome bikes will be declared the Next Big Thing in the hobby and it's gonna ruin the fun.
Lol 😂 possibly
Original owners of these HyDad bikes are now into golf, Tommy Bahama shirts and ebikes. Perhaps u could even trade for some Nike Air Monarchs OTD ⚡
There are advantages I think you should include; 1. Better bike. 90s dad bikes are low tech, and better than these so called high tech 'improvements'. 2. Health benefits of getting back on a bikes are a savings on medical costs. 3.Environmental. even if you only use it 10% of what you travel in a car.....you are still saving the environment. 4. Efficient. Some say a man on a bike is the most efficient transportation on this planet. that include birds and animals.
All good points PLUS you’re saving an old bike from the landfill
All my rides are 90s MTB's. I get to own bikes that were 2 grand back in the day for 200 bucks a pop.
Lol 😂 I totally get it. 🙌
Saludos desde Perú linda bici
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39 bucks for three deodorants... That's some glue you all's be sniffin on... They see you coming that's fursure
You mention the store you pick these bikes up at. Curious if you have a link to their website
Beware hybrid bikes that shipped with narrow tires. You could wind up with an otherwise great bike with limited tire clearance, not great for gravel. That's my situation. Next time I'll start with a rigid mountain bike.
True. Good point
Grips on the corner bar?!(((( lol
Like all your bicycle restoration #bringtheoldthingnewlife
Awesome thanks
be warned! it's a slippery slope. i started with an old hardrock and now my collecti..***cough!**...."project queue" has grown well beyond my garage and into the back shed.
buying old mtb bikes - yes.
customizng your bike - hell yeah!
putting microshift on any bike - what the heck?!
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This kind of video is possible just because no big bicycle company are sponsored.
New bikes are overpriced for most people.recycle is the way to go!
What would you call an average price of a conversion to gravel? Thankyou
Depends
Tops
I have a 45 years old bike like yours but it is 27 tire size. How can I convert it to a 26 tire size? I know that the problem is the brakes
You can't
how to buy bike from you
Чому варто? Страрі велосипеди прості у ремонті і недорогі. А для простої поїздки не потрібен велосипед який коштує 10 000$.
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Dad bike is a term coined by the young guns that work at bike shops. Not really an offensive term in my book and it aptly defines the mountain bike from the 1990's. Pro's of a dad bike? Rock solid components coupled with a steel frame albeit heavier but for a commuter so what?
460 like. ;)👍
I'll pass I'm not a fan of coustom it costs to much to do rather its new components or used you don't really tell the while truth you can build because of your sponsors people like myself that doesn't have the help like you cannot build there dream ride
definitely just depends on your dream and timeline. there are definitely bike co-ops and organizations that will let you borrow tools and a stand in their shop, they can have so many parts they will often give certain ones away, and if you can find the availability to volunteer they can give you priority on things that get donated. but this channel should definitely do a video on a shop like that to show what they are like.
I do need to do on me one 🙌
He did say it's for the tinkerer. I'll have to call up my LBS and ask how to much my three conversions would have cost me if I had him do everything. It also depends on what parts are going for in your area... or online if you're willing to have things shipped. Also.... patience. Many things to consider, especially for the first timer. Luckily I've already built up a modest bicycle tool kit (some new....some old, like my park tool stand and a truing stand). Dope thing these days is if I don't know how to do something there's someone on youtube that has a how-to. Park tools, RJ the bike guy are great examples.....and Sheldon Brown's website is very helpful as well.