Purple soul on two wheels

I run a small one-man bike workshop in Baião, Portugal — focused on restoring and transforming old bikes with soul and purpose.

This was a classic Giant Granite 1991, now converted to gravel:
– 1×8 drivetrain with Shimano XT derailleur
– Essa crankset with single chainring
– XT hubs with Mavic rims
– Finished with a white Selle Italia Turbo saddle

Loved how this build turned out — mixing retro MTB with modern gravel geometry and keeping that 90s vibe alive.

Let me know what you think, happy to answer any questions or share more builds.