Expect more case studies and deep dives to follow, covering riveting topics such as handlebar choice, tire selection, and why front derailleurs suck.
You can find the complete portfolio of bikes neatly organized on Instagram.
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BMX Bars for Michel’s 1994 GT Corrado
Vintage GTs with BMX bars are a vibe. Triple triangle frames are iconic and high-rise bars emphasise their BMX heritage. It’s not just about aesthetics though. Let’s examine how BMX handlebars can be used to adapt ’90s MTBs for taller riders.
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A Basket for Gabsi’s 1992 Rockhopper
The humongous Wald 139 baskets can look overpowering on a lot of bikes, but Gabsi’s giant Rockhopper manages to wear it gracefully.
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Ege’s Look Klunker With Bullmoose Bars
One of the rear brake mounts broke off while rebuilding this bike. As the budget was tight, we just ground off the remaining one too.
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Christoph’s GT Avalanche on Bikepacking.com
Last year I got the chance to write about my 1991 GT Avalanche in one of my favourite publications. In this Reader’s Rig article I discuss the bike’s history and how I’ve set it up for bikepacking.
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BILLO × TRAAG 90s MTB Framebag
A Billo Bikes and Traag Bags collaboration: our minimalist framebag is designed specifically for ’90s mountain bikes. Lightweight and waterproof, it’s built to stay on your bike all the time, like a trunk for your frame. It will handle everything from commuting and bikepacking.
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