2 90s Rockhoppers for $40. Found these on Marketplace seemed like a good deal to me (I’m new to biking). They are in decent shape considering how old they are. I want to get them into better riding shape with some upgrades. Can someone suggest a good YT channel or website to help get me started?
by dazedndepressed
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Park tools’ YouTube is a good source for basic maintenance stuff
Terrible deal.
If you have specific things to fix that you need to learn, “RJ The Bike Guy” probably covers it. “Park Tools” is also very good.
For inspiration and general ideas, “Toasty Rides” and “Old Shovel” and “Monkey Shred”.
[Gary’s Projects](https://m.youtube.com/c/garysprojects) all day. Gary is the man and has a very beginner friendly approach to bike restoration and cleaning.
Those are great bikes and if you just want to get them riding safely you can go the DIY route or bring them to a local bike shop and ask them to make them safely rideable. Either route you go, both will probably require new tires, tubes and cables (which are very DIY friendly). You’re probably looking at $100/bike in parts to get them going safely assuming the brake pads are not aged out. Aside from that, you can adjust for pure preference and comfort at which point your wallet can hemorrhage. Just know that this sub is not known for wise financial decisions (and I’m ok with that!)
The Bike Farmer.on YouTube.
RJ the bike guy on YT.
I have this exact model (it’s a 1995). The cranks are recalled, contact Shimano or a nearby Shimano dealer (most big bike shops are a dealer) and have them send you new cranks.
Otherwise there’s tons of stuff you can modify or upgrade.