Restoring & modernizing old Giant Anthem MTB for $800

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

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  • @cicciobambino
    @cicciobambino 2 роки тому +26

    14:06 I felt that "Shooooot" in my soul.
    I love this channel, because its a different take on all the "dream builds" you see on MTB UA-cam. $10K dream builds are a dime a dozen, but these restorations are each unique with the design and execution process.
    Whoever got this bike got an absolute DEAL for $870. This must have been done at cost for family or friend because I count: suspension service for front and rear (200 x 2 = $400), custom frame and front suspension powder coat (at least $500, maybe more), new frame bearings installed ($100), Deore 1x11 drivetrain ($200), plus all the fresh parts (headset, brakes, handlebars, pedals, tires, etc.)

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 2 роки тому

      He said the cost was 870 (parts) and its someone elses bike he's building

  • @RickPfeister
    @RickPfeister 2 роки тому +24

    I really enjoy watching your work. You completely overhauled the bike, even down to the bearings. Amazing work, thanks for sharing. I look forward to the next resto-mod!

  • @lagvin719ify
    @lagvin719ify Рік тому +1

    that's a beauty...cotton candy blue and bubblegum pink. after 10 years you can repaint it again and give it another 10 years. I'll bet on it

  • @afpv
    @afpv 2 роки тому +2

    Great inspiration.. Having this exact bike, finding a shopping list for the parts list to convert to 11 speed is awesome.. Didn't know you could change the headtube angle so easily, was expecting longer forks or cut and weld.. A wealth of information.

  • @ricusmate
    @ricusmate 2 роки тому +6

    Did the pink blue white combo on my daughters bmx. Always looks good. Love the angleset. The stem is long for my taste and maybe a mullet setup to make it lower and slacker still. Loved the paint sticker redo. Well done on rebuilding the suspension and putting all new bearings. This is great motivation to work on my bikes today.

  • @gabriellynn4418
    @gabriellynn4418 2 роки тому +3

    As a man who currently rides a 2021 Giant Trance X2 29er, I'm appreciative of all the effort you put into this! The result is awesome! Of course my bike isn't the same kind of model, but they're both Giants all the same. 😊

  • @82lowe36id
    @82lowe36id Рік тому

    Fun video. I still ride my 2005 Giant Reign2 that I had custom built new. I really love and enjoy this bike still. About a year after I got it, I actually got into MX and put the Giant away until a couple years ago when I decided to start riding MTB again. Pulled it out, refreshed and upgraded a couple things and it is back on the trails.

  • @Red_dot_randy
    @Red_dot_randy 2 роки тому +3

    That came out amazing!
    I have the same bike and wanted to update it so I used body filler on the front frame tubes to make it look like the 2017 model then sanding everything down and sprayed it basecoat/clear coat metallic dark blue.

  • @Misamasen
    @Misamasen 2 роки тому +1

    Hi! We are all waiting for reviews on the new fuji... You had one of the best photo technology channels! Come back!

  • @Adroit1911
    @Adroit1911 7 місяців тому +1

    6:55 - the King Killer Chronicles!! Such a great story, I've been waiting for book three for like 12 years now 😂

  • @ExhumedToConsume
    @ExhumedToConsume 2 роки тому

    Even for a bike from 2012, what a great looking ride. Really like the white/blue/black colorway.
    Very satisfying to watch, I love that you went with cerakote!

  • @kevinross7565
    @kevinross7565 2 роки тому +5

    I have newer anthem. I know the anthem gets sold as an XC race bike by Giant, but I found that with a few minor tweaks to tire and cockpit setup it’s turned into quite a good all around short travel trail bike.

  • @frankthetankricard
    @frankthetankricard 2 роки тому +43

    The color doesn't agree with me but I enjoyed the process. It looks like a '60s color theme, the original looked more modern. But this one's more unique looks like new.

    • @viisory
      @viisory 2 роки тому

      I think simply reversing the colors would have made it much more modern looking, but keeping his desired color scheme. Overall still a sick build.

    • @TheCycleRenovator
      @TheCycleRenovator 2 роки тому

      Great job, I also enjoy bringing a bike back to life, maybe a colab in the future?

    • @MikeinCC
      @MikeinCC 3 місяці тому

      Colorway is awful.

    • @DavidHanks90
      @DavidHanks90 2 місяці тому

      I personally love the colors and the build overall is amazing. It makes me wish I had all the skills and equipment to do the same to my old bike.

  • @michaelw6193
    @michaelw6193 2 роки тому +4

    You took me on one heck of a ride.... dedication is top tier...can't wait for the next one 👍🏾

  • @drmcmast
    @drmcmast 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for listing your parts and tools! Gorgeous restoration, I'm thinking of trying my hand at rebuilding/repainting/updating a 2016 Santa Cruz Heckler. It is daunting to consider all the specialty tools required!

  • @ryansteiger6960
    @ryansteiger6960 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks for this calming and inspiring video 👍 I felt truly bad for you, when you had to do it all over again!

  • @tphvictims5101
    @tphvictims5101 2 роки тому

    The powder coat comes out very nicely. I use it on my Fishing jigs. They bang rocks constantly and the chipping is minimal. The colors are mind blowing.

  • @largeman0026
    @largeman0026 2 роки тому

    the attention to detail is stunning.

  • @vitoonto
    @vitoonto 2 роки тому +4

    Really nice work. It came out really cool!

  • @GRAAmusic
    @GRAAmusic 2 роки тому

    Nice build. Great overhaul. I would consider doing and showing more cleaning of parts. For an example the wheels/hubs.

  • @joakimjb
    @joakimjb 2 роки тому

    I've missed these episodes. Great work!

  • @adam1885282
    @adam1885282 Рік тому

    Nice work, I have a 2013 Anthem I want to rebuild like this (minus the paint). I'll get started as soon as my new bike arrives.

  • @CoggieBike
    @CoggieBike 2 роки тому

    'Love the colors man! Great job!

  • @letriciabrowder2942
    @letriciabrowder2942 2 роки тому

    Insane dude! You're super gifted! I know building is a skill that's learned but, you just know what look good!

  • @Antti_Iltanen
    @Antti_Iltanen 8 місяців тому

    I clicked on this so fast as I have an old Giant Anthem and quality videos about it are rare as hen's teeth... Only to realise this "old" Giant Anthem is much more modern than my old Giant Anthem 😅😂
    Anyway, quality bike build videos are still always worth a watch, thanks for doing this 👌🙏

  • @aMoneyYell
    @aMoneyYell 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic color scheme!

  • @marcocalderonbonilla3587
    @marcocalderonbonilla3587 2 роки тому +1

    Great job and notorious skills you have.

  • @LUCKYSOB
    @LUCKYSOB 2 роки тому

    Omg I'm glad I found your channel dude. It brought back an old itch and many memories. Especially when you had to re sandblast it 😅 in my case I had to do it 2 more times 🤣👍 now It looks like I have some binge watching to do

  • @serjsorrow9241
    @serjsorrow9241 2 роки тому +1

    Good retro vibes coloring

  • @guustvanuden2968
    @guustvanuden2968 2 роки тому +1

    i did the same with 2 Trek bikes EX7 form 2005 haha
    i think everyone thinks im crazy but glad to see other people do it too!

  • @clne36
    @clne36 2 роки тому +1

    Great build! You have incredible skills… but definitely need to work on pouring that powder haha

  • @milankicin6109
    @milankicin6109 2 роки тому

    I have the very same bike, also did a job on it, though I'm not as skilled or equipped as you are. Did a 1x11 keeping the original cranks, added a dropper, shorter stem, went tubeless, new SLX brakes, had the suspension serviced. Definitely well worth the work and money. Not sure how you managed to get a 11-50 cassette into the SLX derailleur. Got the same one with 11-46 and that's the limit of that RD I'd say.

  • @mattcrane
    @mattcrane 2 роки тому

    yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss, so stoked to watch! Glad you are making videos again!

    • @mattcrane
      @mattcrane 2 роки тому

      seriously! You have the most professional set up out of anyone building bikes!

  • @jadevillaflores9542
    @jadevillaflores9542 Рік тому

    Wow pretty awesome project, thanks for sharing.

  • @frogrides
    @frogrides 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed the video quality and shot setup. I came to the description to see if you mentioned what camera you used for your crispy visuals -- didn't see it mentioned but then I found the link to your second channel and went oh ok.. 😅

  • @jacobjarvis1335
    @jacobjarvis1335 2 роки тому

    That re paint must have sucked! Keep up the great work, I love these videos.

  • @societygates2861
    @societygates2861 Рік тому

    Amazing work man! I love this channel 🙂

  • @shwndh
    @shwndh 2 роки тому

    Those are my all time favorite XT cranks. Wish I could still buy them
    The paintwork detail is out of this world. You blew my mind with that one. Can I send my bike to you?

  • @nickbell3546
    @nickbell3546 Рік тому

    Great job! Btw check out a zip tie gun. It will tighten and break the zip tie in one motion!

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Рік тому +1

      I know I know. I have a friend who tells me to get one after every video. :)

  • @lagvin719ify
    @lagvin719ify Рік тому

    basically, it's the stickers and the paint that determine the age of the bikes unless there's an upgrade on the size of the tubes, the components, and the curves and cuts in the tubes. I have seen someone paint his 15-year-old specialized demo to the latest trend, change the decals and a few components, and still beat a couple of guys riding more modern bikes

  • @Kubafalkowski97
    @Kubafalkowski97 2 роки тому

    So good job, you've taken off every part of this bike,hell of work. But the colour.. your choice, anyway great job man 👊

  • @mrpercussive
    @mrpercussive 2 роки тому

    Wow! Beautiful way to give a bike a rebirth!

  • @purplegarage05
    @purplegarage05 2 роки тому

    ayy another amazing restoration

  • @onelove4458
    @onelove4458 2 роки тому

    So so nice
    Great work,love your videos
    Greats from germany

  • @nicolashuffman4312
    @nicolashuffman4312 Рік тому

    What a great and thorough rebuild! Question: do you have to be careful not to get the powdercoat oven too hot and mess up the heat treatment of the frame? I had an Anthem and just loved the thing. Actually, I had 3 of them. They kept cracking between the top tube and the seat tube. If anyone needs rear suspension parts from a '12 26er Anthem, let me know.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Рік тому

      No. Powder cures below any temperature that would compromise aluminium.

  • @schwimdandy3820
    @schwimdandy3820 2 роки тому

    My brother broke three of those Anthem frames at the top tube/seat tube weld. Finally got tired of waiting on warranty claims and went with another bike.

    • @Eric-kn4yn
      @Eric-kn4yn 2 роки тому

      My giant trance weld cracked top seat tube /seat about 2014 frame you can see it was made a bigger flared out tube join in later frames. Warranty honoured 🎖 Australia

  • @aaronmoreno2492
    @aaronmoreno2492 2 роки тому +1

    Hola hermano Dios te bendiga, el trabajo te quedó exelente, tienes todos los juguetes en ese taller 🤩... Curiosidad: No entendí porque no le colocaste grasa a la rosca de los pedales y porque eliminaste el lubricante que trae la cadena nueva. La potencia creo que se veía y quedaría mejor en posición negativa... Deberías montar videos más seguido. Saludos desde Venezuela 👋🤜🤛

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому

      Thanks! The pedals were just temporary for the video.

  • @howardswd
    @howardswd Рік тому

    Hi, thanks for sharing the video. I have a 2014 Anthem 2, large frame, that I am considering replacing the SRAM/AVID groupset to a modern build. However, not sure about the crankset you have linked to. This is specced for a 148mm 'boost' rear axle with a chain line of 55 mm. The Anthem is 135 QR (or 142 x 12 if converted), so am wondering do you have any chain line issues with this set up ?

  • @johnbrowning1350
    @johnbrowning1350 Рік тому

    Great color scheme ❤

  • @uselessspoiler7806
    @uselessspoiler7806 2 роки тому

    I have the same bike and would also like to convert it to a modern 11 or 12 speed. I was wondering if the 11-50T cassette can be installed without special modifications? From the video it looks like it is. Sorry for the silly question!

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому +1

      Not a silly question at all. Yes, no mod was necessary

  • @michaelbondad3912
    @michaelbondad3912 2 роки тому

    Amazing build with the attention to detail. Saw the thunder tee! I graduated from there in 2016, can you sandblast my frame?

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 2 роки тому +2

    This is as good as a resto-mod gets. top tier work, my man. i love watching an older bike get a new life. i couldnt tell what happened with the stencil, but i liked the second version more. i also use a cameo to make stencils for painting, and i recently starting using stencil specific vinyl with really good results. its thinner, so you get less of a hard edge, its less tacky and less stretchy, so it peels off the metal like a dream. of course, i dont powder coat, so maybe it wouldnt work in the oven. anyway, you got a new fan and subbie!

  • @mykolakinash7132
    @mykolakinash7132 2 роки тому

    Nice video, very inspiring. I have 2008 anthem and want to modernize it, so your video kinda like guide for me)

  • @jonaqwerty
    @jonaqwerty 2 роки тому

    Yes you are back

  • @MoonlightingBadger
    @MoonlightingBadger 2 роки тому

    Looked into how much it will cost to get my old Giant Stance sand blasted. $30-$50 they quoted me. Didn't ask about how much to have it powder coated tho since I want to polish the raw aluminum. Might have rocker arm link between the seat stays and rear shock powder coated black to go with the black giant decals, but that's it. Get it clear coated and convert it to 1x12 drivetrain.

  • @andymoss
    @andymoss 2 роки тому

    Great refurb!

  • @geronimomcbr2863
    @geronimomcbr2863 2 роки тому

    Que buen trabajo ....quedó.muy bonita la bicicleta...cuántas horas de trabajo fueron para llegar al resultado final?

  • @SendingStache
    @SendingStache 2 роки тому

    i really enjoyed that. thanks!

  • @jaseelliott5939
    @jaseelliott5939 2 роки тому

    Awesome job 👏

  • @ekeibolrd
    @ekeibolrd 2 роки тому

    Awesome job!, what bb size could i use?, i'm upgrading it, to an Sram GX groupset 10s

  • @flavioreis1655
    @flavioreis1655 2 роки тому

    Great Job !!
    Some questions about the angle headset:
    What was the previous angle? How much did you get after the Upgrade?
    Did it lower the front?
    Thank you !

  • @timmcdermott815
    @timmcdermott815 Рік тому

    Looks cool man

  • @augustmousel
    @augustmousel 7 днів тому

    i was like ehh i dont think the GIANT logo should be a sticker and then you did thats and it looks phenomenal

  • @DryftKult
    @DryftKult Рік тому

    Love your work, but please, use a funnel to fill the bottle 😂

  • @krisp6401
    @krisp6401 2 роки тому

    Nice, tho i kinda felt bad for the old EC70 handlebars. I'm guessing they were a couple inches too short for today's standard.

  • @alonsovaldivia2348
    @alonsovaldivia2348 2 роки тому

    Nice work ... but the color mmm the old version looks better but anyways ... the process it's great... good work.

  • @baykkarl9541
    @baykkarl9541 2 роки тому

    I love this kind of video

  • @volodymyrhniedash4581
    @volodymyrhniedash4581 3 місяці тому

    how fork works after baking? bushings an stancions fit well?

  • @jackand100others3
    @jackand100others3 2 роки тому

    Wow the bike colorway came out amazing. Do you by chance do commission paint jobs? I recently bought a Fuji track pro 09 that is need need of a new paint job and color way. The previous owner really used it hard so there’s tons of paint chips and scuffs

  • @xNeeLx
    @xNeeLx 2 роки тому +2

    Nice restomod, you have the skills without a doubt.
    Few things I would have done a bit different are:
    1- fork not matching color with the rest of the frame.
    2- put a shorter stem (but that depends on the height of the rider)
    3- install a dropper post, that could have taken you a bit over the budget but is well worthy.

    • @hannes6114
      @hannes6114 2 роки тому

      I agree :) Also - why didn't you service the wheels completely?

    • @dodecahedron1
      @dodecahedron1 Місяць тому

      4- those brakes are designed for shifters with under bar gear indicators, older shifters with over bar gear indicators cannot be mounted correctly with the clamp between the brake lever contact points and must be mounted too far inboard, use the MT501 lever(but never the caliper, shimano's non-series 2-piston calipers are only compatible with unhardened resin-only rotors, the B type pads are too tall to fit on anything that isn't a resin-only wide type rotor) if you already have the shifter, buy a different shifter if you don't
      5- the M6100 2 piston has resin pistons, the M6120 4 piston has ceramic pistons, the price difference usually isn't big enough to justify getting the 2 pistons

  • @fjodorgrigorow3851
    @fjodorgrigorow3851 Рік тому

    Bravo, bravo and bravo!!!

  • @wingnut323
    @wingnut323 2 роки тому

    Great work... @Build a Better Bike just curious what audiobook were you listening to? Sounded like Luke Daniels my favorite audible reader.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому +1

      The Name of the Wind. It was actually read by Nick Podehl.

    • @wingnut323
      @wingnut323 2 роки тому +1

      @@BuildaBetterBike awesome... Patrick Rothfuss right? This has been in my to read list for a few years. I guess this is a sign to finally consume it. Thanks you again.

  • @fragoulos
    @fragoulos 8 місяців тому

    how much time did yoy need to sandblast the whole frame?

  • @zulkiflinordin3878
    @zulkiflinordin3878 4 місяці тому

    Awesome job

  • @ak.4369
    @ak.4369 2 роки тому

    good job beautiful bike :)

  • @MrPapaj90
    @MrPapaj90 2 роки тому

    I've got question. Did ovening the aluminium frame would'nt affect on its durability? I meant toughening up. Sorry for my english ;)

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому

      Had no affect

    • @MrPapaj90
      @MrPapaj90 2 роки тому

      @@BuildaBetterBike thanks for Your anwser :) this thought has been bothering me since Your Cannondale Jekyll project;) take care, wish You many views and subscribers! 🚲

  • @mtb246
    @mtb246 2 роки тому

    Did I miss how you made the geometry modern?

  • @leohalverson22
    @leohalverson22 2 роки тому

    Great video. Just wondering: what were you doing with the new chain? It looked like you were washing it? Just curious. Again, wonderful video.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yes, new chains come with a horrible sticky grease that is good to prevent corrosion while being stored for resale, but is horrible for dusty riding conditions. It's a good idea to get rid of it with solvent and then re-lube with stuff appropriate for your riding conditions.

  • @dercrosscountryracer1089
    @dercrosscountryracer1089 Рік тому

    Schön gemacht, auch wenn die Farbe nicht so meins ist. Warum bist du nicht auf 12fach gegangen? Macht eigentlich mehr Sinn, da mehr Übersetzungsbandbreite und 1 Gang mehr. Ich denke, das die deore 12fach da auch gereicht hätte. Hab die auch, und schaltet sich wunderbar. Da braucht man keine SLX mehr.

  • @intraterrestrial69
    @intraterrestrial69 2 роки тому

    It’s weird that taper head tube bike are “old” now. Half my bikes still have threaded headsets lol

  • @AndrewYeti
    @AndrewYeti 2 роки тому

    I’m currently in the same process with my Yeti 575 from 2014.
    Great job doing it all by yourself 🫡

  • @mountaincruiser817
    @mountaincruiser817 2 роки тому

    Nice build. But this is only fun for who already got a bike like this.
    Did you do all of it in-house?

  • @rogerdale5451
    @rogerdale5451 Рік тому

    So, no derailleur/ small crank on the front? And a huge! ten on the back? That eliminates the issue with the front derailleur. Ok, I take it that's a refinement that simplifies, and hopefully eliminates, what, an oz or two of weight?

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Рік тому

      It's not about weight. It's about performance, efficiency, decreased cognitive load, and simplified maintenance.

    • @rogerdale5451
      @rogerdale5451 Рік тому

      I don't know why I said it that way. Sorry, I musta been drinking... Thanks for the info. My front derailleur on my 2012 never worked right. Thanks again. @@BuildaBetterBike

  • @anneblouin1393
    @anneblouin1393 Рік тому

    After about 3 years the last Keurig stopped working ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf initially was able to unblock, however eventually we couldn't fix. That one was a replacement unit sent by the manufacturer after we had problems with our very first Keurig. This works fine (lol, at least for now) however I didn't realize the water reservoir was so much smaller than our prior unit. With 2 people having one or two cups of coffee each morning, it seems like I'm refilling it daily. Otherwise just happy to have the convenience of pod coffee vs. making a morning pot.

  • @COOLBIKEyt
    @COOLBIKEyt 2 роки тому

    Very nice job :)

  • @Silkl4sh
    @Silkl4sh 2 роки тому +5

    Going from XT to Deore crankset is a huge downgrade. You'd better off buying an absolute black chainring. Also the cassette looks like some Chinese knockoff. Other than terrible drivetrain choices the rebuild is quite impressive

  • @daisyseptimus561
    @daisyseptimus561 2 роки тому

    I have a 2009 Giant Anthem. What headset Brand and size did you use? Wondering the 2009 and 2012 has the same Headset size. I've change my headset to Chris King before. Does the more slacker Head angle do any improvement?

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому +1

      If the 2009 is also tapered, it's the same size. Slacker geometry gives you more confidence on downhill

    • @daisyseptimus561
      @daisyseptimus561 2 роки тому

      @@BuildaBetterBike That's where I'm at right now. Downhill feels like going over the bars

  • @bagofchips55
    @bagofchips55 2 роки тому

    Can you restore/restore my old hardtail? 2001 specialized stumpjumper?! I've owned that old gal for... shoot 15 years?!

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому

      Sure. Email me if you're serious and we can talk about it. branch.andrew@gmail.com

  • @chrisnicholson3352
    @chrisnicholson3352 Рік тому

    How do you determine what bearings you need?

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  Рік тому

      Measure the old ones with a caliper. Inner diameter, outer diameter, width. Then just Google it.

  • @arcelyompoc8792
    @arcelyompoc8792 Рік тому

    Can i have the wheel set lol very nice work 😊

  • @330_Crew
    @330_Crew 2 роки тому

    I see people using vinyl cutters to create logo stickers, but I can't figure out where people are getting their logo template files from. Is there some website where people are sharing all their logo vector files? I don't believe people are creating new logos from scratch each time, not even sure how a sticker on the frame could be perfectly replicated on vinyl cutter design software.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  2 роки тому

      I try to find vector versions of the logos. But often I can't and end up tracing my own, as I did in this video.

  • @pauruiz5495
    @pauruiz5495 Рік тому

    I have the same whit 27,5 wheels and work perfect

  • @andrewdilillo
    @andrewdilillo 2 роки тому

    New stem!

  • @Respectfulcommentator
    @Respectfulcommentator 2 роки тому

    Put grease on your pedal threads otherwise they are a pain to take off!

  • @dmitri1018
    @dmitri1018 Рік тому

    Don Johnson’s bike!

  • @gervgboy0905
    @gervgboy0905 2 роки тому

    Wheel size of this bike?

  • @ericvilla6286
    @ericvilla6286 2 роки тому

    Superb Build Video!

  • @fernandoandraderacing1808
    @fernandoandraderacing1808 2 роки тому

    Best upgrade its the yeti odi grips

  • @ellyjun12077
    @ellyjun12077 10 місяців тому

    I thought he will make a drill to the frame for internal cabling

  • @yoni-tb1qy
    @yoni-tb1qy 2 роки тому

    Magnifique bravo