GCN’s Retro MTB Video Misses the Point

Описание: After watching GCN’s retro MTB commuter build, I wanted to add some context from inside the community. This isn’t a hate video — it’s a conversation about craft, intention, and why people really build these bikes.

Watch GCNs video here

   • Can I Make A Cheap Old Bike Into A Hipster...  

Welcome to the Cheap Bike Build-Off 2026!! This is a community challenge where creativity, resourcefulness, and bargain-hunting skills come together. The goal? Build a rideable bike for as little money as possible!

Whether you're sourcing parts from Bike Co-Op, online marketplaces, scrapyards, or even repurposing old bike components, the challenge is simple: Can you build a functional bike on a budget?

The People involved.

Instagram creators links:

www.instagram.com/mull3tmechanic
www.instagram.com/thebikefelix
www.instagram.com/babyldn.bikes
www.instagram.com/benscycles
www.instagram.com/streuner492
www.instagram.com/_2ndlifebikes
www.instagram.com/dave.bike
www.instagram.com/schoolyardprojects

Rules:

$175 usd budget, if you are not in the US just convert it to your local currency and you have that much to use.

Any parts bin things that you use must have prices put on them and included in the overall budget, go off of what you can reasonably get the part for locally or even online.

No online knockoff parts, we want to show that these old bikes can be build for cheap with high quality used parts, not just cheap Chinese crap
be(no aliexpress, temu, amazon, or whatever)
you can still buy things like tires or pedal or grips online just stick to reputable brands, nothing sketchy.

The builds will start feb 8th and go till feb 28th


Tag us with #CheapBikeBuildOff2026 to showcase your creations! 🚲💸

Subscribe and stay tuned for epic budget builds!

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