You Choose My Bike For

Описание: This February I’m entering the Cheap Bike Buildoff 2026 — a creator-inspired challenge where you have to build a custom bike on a strict budget of $175 (about £130) using only properly sourced, branded parts.

No cheap knockoffs, no “free parts loopholes,” and everything has to be priced as if it came from your local bike co-op. That usually means getting creative with second-hand parts, clever upgrades, and smart restorations.

Last year’s bright green build made it all the way to the quarterfinals — and was actually the first video on the channel to pass 10,000 views — so this year I want to go even bigger.

This time I’ve got two possible bikes for the challenge:

A worn but stylish modern beach cruiser with lots of patina

A classic 80s/90s Specialized Hard Rock GSX that’s perfect for upgrades

I’ve already sourced some period-correct and interesting parts — including orange Marzocchi forks, vintage shifters, and RaceFace grips — but the big decision is up to you.

Which bike should I build for the Cheap Bike Buildoff 2026?

Drop your choice and your upgrade ideas in the comments — especially creative, budget-friendly solutions that stay within the rules.

If you want to take part yourself, check out Mullet Mechanic on YouTube or Instagram for the full details. The build window runs from Feb 8th–28th, and entries are judged through public voting tournament-style.

Subscribe to follow the build — I’ll be starting very soon and might even split the project into multiple videos again this year.

0:00 Intro – Cheap Bike Buildoff 2026
0:12 What the Cheap Bike Buildoff is
0:30 Budget rules and parts requirements
1:15 Last year’s build and results
1:44 Why I need your help this year
1:51 Option 1 – Beach cruiser project
2:16 Option 2 – 80s/90s Specialized Hard Rock GSX
3:05 Parts I’ve already sourced
3:44 What ideas I’m looking for
4:25 How the competition works
5:56 How judging and voting works
6:24 Anyone can enter
6:33 Build timeline and upcoming videos
7:05 Your choice – which bike should I build?