1991 MTB Restomod – Commuter Bike Build from a Trash Find

Описание: In this video, I bring a 1991 Giant Rincon mountain bike back to life with a set of budget parts from Hycline — including new tires, tubes, a chain, and a 7-speed freewheel. The goal? Get this old MTB rolling again and see if it’s worth turning into a full commuter build.

This is part 2 of my MTB restomod series, where I take a bike pulled from the trash and evaluate whether it's worth investing time and money into. With just $70 in parts, I was able to test fit, drivetrain performance, and ride comfort. The results might surprise you.

▶️ Watch as I:
• Install the Hycline tires, tubes, chain & freewheel
• Troubleshoot a shift cable & rebuild the original index shifter
• Tune a 35-year-old derailleur
• Take the bike for its first ride in decades

Next up: deep cleaning the frame and upgrading the brakes to V-brakes. If you're into budget bike builds, vintage MTB restorations, or turning old bikes into useful commuters — subscribe and follow along.

🔧 Mentioned:
🚴‍♂️ Hycline Tires, Tubes and Tire Levers 👉 https://hyclinebike.com/collections/f...
🚴‍♂️ Hycline Chain 👉 https://hyclinebike.com/collections/b...
🚴‍♂️ Hycline Freewheel 👉 https://hyclinebike.com/collections/h...
🚴‍♂️ Park Tool Chain Sizing Video 👉    • How to Size a Bicycle Chain  

💬 Got questions or suggestions for this build? Drop a comment — I'd love your input before the next upgrade.

#BikeRestoration, #MTBRestomod, #CommuterBikeBuild, #VintageMTB, #DIYBikeProject


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