1999 Specialized Hardrock resto-mod! Disc brake conversion Retro Mountain Bike
Retro mountain bike upgrades to mix things up a bit, then some riding footage!
Huge thanks to Mikey for the support!
Matias Stridsland for producing the chainring
Thank you Jeff/Jeffson for the frame modifications
And to all of you for watching 😄
Parts list:
Frame: 99 Hardrock, chromoly steel
Modified to take disc brakes by Jeffson bikes, Rotorua, New Zealand
Fork: Cannondale bigboy(?) alloy disc fork
Stem: unknown bmx, 22.2 clamp
Bar: motorbike handlebar, no brand(wide, some sweep) 22.2 diameter and damn wide
Cranks: Sugino/White Industries, 38t Stridsland chainring
Derailleur: Shimano Deore m5120
Cassette: 11-46t 10 speed m4100
Front wheel: Halo Vapour 27.5 rim, DT Swiss spokes, Formula sealed QR hub. Specialized Ground Control 2.1
Rear wheel: 26” Specialized Wheel, 9 speed hub. Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25 tyre
ESI grips
Brakes: Sram level T, 180f/160r
Seatpost: brand-x CX ascend 27.2 105mm dropper. Selle Italia Flite safdle
Headset: brand-x sealed
Stem cap: my custom Toasty Rides one in purple!
Shifter: Shimano 10 speed bar end on a Paul thumbie mount
My Instagram:
/ toastyrides
0:00-1:17 intro
1:18-3:29 disassembly
3:30-7:03 frame clean up and clear coat
7:04-9:22 parts run through
9:23-21:01 the build
21:02-30:17 riding!
Пікірлер: 170
Update: had to mute the audio in a couple sections due to copyright 🙄 not that it will make me money, but I think it’s unfair that someone can claim the $$ from the entire video if even a small amount has their audio in the background. See below for voiceover that was muted ⬇️
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
22:20 on I was talking a bit about how I was going to dropbar it. The plan was to use cable disc brakes so I could swap between the two, there’s fixtures that allow you to disconnect the brake cable (so you can then attach another bar setup with the same fixture) easily. I do have cable disc brakes I could put on it, but the riser/flat bar setup is too fun so I haven’t put dropbars on it yet. Sometime this year I’ll throw some on, though! I plan on doing a little update video, to show how the bike is currently for those on KZread. 😎 ❤️
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the inconvenience and weird muted parts! ❤️ thank you for checking out the video 😄
@mojojojo6852
Жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides Still waiting on this thing to go dropbar, just for the heck of it. This is also my favorite of your builds. I've watched this one a couple of times already.
I have finally found someone who talks while restoring. You sir just earned a sub and I'm looking forward to your future content!!
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know you like this style!! 😁 glad I could earn the sub, thanks so much 🙌
Have upgraded a few lovely old titanium hardtails, and decided to go with modern discs up front (used decade-old Ebay XTRs) on an upgraded fork, but kept the cants in back -- they weigh less, don't require any fuss, and are plenty strong for a rear. If you want something really powerful, get XTR v-brakes.
@davidleal7133
Жыл бұрын
I honestly love cantilever brakes they lock so easy when set up good
@pdoherty926
10 ай бұрын
The mod is very cool but I could never justify the time and money.
@samteks125
4 ай бұрын
OR go for Magura hydraulic rim brakes at the rear instead
My Specialized Hardrock is 26 years old and is still in almost perfect condition! I ride it every year but keep it inside the house in the winter, which helps.
I've got a '98 hard rock sport I bought new. All original except for the seat. Now my youngest son rides it. Cool video, got my sub and looking forward to seeing your other videos. Best wishes from the USA!
I have a 1998 Hard Rock in muscle car yellow :D Its my daily driver and i love and seeing vids like this make me so stoked to get some upgrades for it!
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Oh sweet!! 😎 thats good, hope you get some sweet upgrades for it when you can 🤙
Hi all! There’s a glitch(or two) in the audio. I kept having issues and it wouldn’t resolve, roughly 7:30 in 😖 Basically it’s a run down of the parts, and for some reason it’s jumbled up so at one point I’m pointing at the shifter box but talking about stickers 🤷♂️😆 Sorry if there are any more issues!! Thank you for watching 😄💓 Koga Miyata restoration next up 😎
I finally found one for myself! Always loved your hardrock, and I just picked up a black version which was very poorly concerted to a gas engine bike...:( Just built it up last night as a single speed after tearing off the motor, and other garbage. Love it.
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! That’s cool that you found one 😎❤️ Glad you like the bike, these are a great era 🤙
Man, that's one hell of a bike
@toastyrides
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙌
Saw this on IG and had to check out the build, love that look man.
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Oh sweet! Thanks heaps for checking out the video! 🤙 cheers 😁
Hey Mister Toasty. You are doing great. 26 is still the real deal. Keep on, course you are comfy😁
Nice build! For me I have almost 100% converted all my retro bikes over to hollotech 2 they just seem so nice once you’ve tried it it’s hard to go back :(
@Mario7p
2 жыл бұрын
yeah, I have a few hollowtech bikes and I can really feel the weird wobbling that square taper cranks give when pedalling.
THE SURLY CORNER BAR IS PERFECT FOR THAT BIKE
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Haha I definitely plan on getting one 😎 it’ll be for my Kona Unit X, though, I think 👌
Wasn't too keen on your handlebar choice until I saw how much fun you were having with it)). Nice work!
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah it’s so fun like this!! 😍 thank you 🤙🙌
@killingfields6599
2 жыл бұрын
Klunkers
I've been using XT 739 V-Brake levers since 2006 and XT 760 V-Brakes since 2007, and I find they work better in the wet. They worked better when I had XTR/XT replaceable brake pads🤘🤘. I'm using Jegwire ones now, which aren't as good.
@toastyrides
5 ай бұрын
Have you tried Koolstop salmon compound brake pads? They’re great, nicer on rims than others too. Highly recommend
That orange chain ring looks great 👌
first time ive seen a disc conversion done safely
Very cool. I’m doing a restomod Mountain Cycle San Andreas. It’s going to be stunning.
I love your approach to restoration, keep it real!
Enjoyed the video. Sweet bike in both configurations.
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it 😄🤙
This is pretty old but a trick I use for handle bar grips is hairspray acts as a good lube to get them on and helps keep them on once dry.
Finaly someone else who prefert friction shifter!
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Haha I prefer it by heaps, I love friction shifting 🤌❤️
Превосходное перевоплощение отличная работа и прекрасный проект --БРАВО еще бы узнать цену вложений ведь не каждый может позволить себе такие затраты - но все равно завидую .........................
Keep coming back to this want to do something similar but with a 90s hybrid.
Love this video bud exactly what i am into thanks for sharing and well done stay safe....colin .🚴♂️👍🏻👌
I like your work making a custom bike tailored just for you.
Beautiful bike. Thanks for sharing
I am an avid tinkerer of bikes and love changing them around so new subscriber here........I did prefer it as the cruiser, though! For the money you spent I would have bought n+1.
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Always tinkering! Haha 🤙 thanks for subscribing! Yeah I wouldn’t have, I’m glad I converted this 🤤
Super sick man💥
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤙
Ride slow,die whenever! Lol 😆 I Like it! Beautiful bike, awesome and inspiring video!😊
Just seen this as a recommendation, I've a Hardrock Comp I'm building, full XT M739 throughout, original saddle, forks, bars. Mavic M400 rims on XT M737/738 hubs. Tioga City Slickers tyres 2.10 on 26 rims. All period correct for a 1999 model. I'm so looking forward to watching this vid to see if you can sway me to a retro mod, I've also got a Stumpy maybe 96/97? waiting to get some love.
Very nice job buddy!
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps! 😁🤙 I’m loving this bike! It has a Surly Midnight Special fork on it now, too. Better than the alloy Cannondale one I put on it at first and it rides really well with it 🥳👍
Looks sick. Well done.
it kinda looks like an se bike i like it dudee!!!!!!!
That looks great. I really like the bracket assembly for the front rack. I wonder how well the anodized surface on the rims will hold up to the brakes.
very cool build !!!
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you liked it 🤙
Great video love it !
cool transformation...! I really loved the cruiser its been before, but hey that's our addiction...:-)
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Me too, most of those parts are now on the other Hardrock that was in a previous video 😎
Very cool!
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤙
I love these retro frame modernizations, but when is someone going to do the ultimate retro modernization and do a dandy horse with downhill geo?
all good
that bike is sweet.
“Just a Hardrock”….. cmon sweet bike and cool build!
A NZ resto mod video woo
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
🥳🤙
Sweet build!!! I would like to ask... Where did you get, I can get :D, the winged bottle cage? Such a detail and makes it perfect! Thank you for your videos btw. Really helpful and enjoyable!!
The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. kzread.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.
Spicer cycles in Indiana did my trek 950 like this the old bikes do very well with disc currently running zoom cable actuated hydraulic in gold but thinking about upgrading to shimano hydraulic or swapping the current pads
This would Rule on my Bridgestone MB3!
Wow Excellent
8:36 If you strip a thread, use a helicoil. They're stronger than the original threading, anyway.
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely 👌🤙
love it...!
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! Hope it’s going well over there 🤙
Love the bike design kzread.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L and functionality. It is hard to align the front tired to center the disk brakes. The brake wheel touches the stationery side of the brake caliper and pad. I aired the tire up to 40 psi as the markings say 40-60psi. Left the house for a few hours and came back to an exploded innertube.All in all it seems to be a good bike. Have not ridden it yet though so that's the max of my knowledge. Update, put a new innertube made sure the tire was set properly and it did the same thing in under 20 minutes as second pic shows.
How did you bolt the disk to the rear rim hub? Looks like you are using the old rims I didn't see it in the video the adapter if one was used.
I did basically the same build with a 93 kona lava dome but I made it single speed.
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Damn, that sounds rad!! 😍🤙
Which spec of steering set I have to use to convert these old frames from standard thread to ahead set?
Looking for handlebars like yours, do you know where you got them or maybe what they are called? Thanks! Awesome awesome build by the way, almost egsactly what I want to build hahah.
So I’m not sure if it’s just me. But the audio did not match the video at all. But I love the build. Great job.
What make and model are the pedals?? Looks like they have mounts for clips, I’ve been looking for exactly that!
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
I think they are VP or Wellgo pedals, similar to Wellgo’s “LU 987” ones anyway👌
how did you fit a 1 1/8 inch headset in that steer tube? Came with a threaded headset originally no?
@samteks125
4 ай бұрын
I figure it came with an 1⅛" threaded steerer tube, so no issue with swapping it out for an identically-sized ahead set
Why didn't you have the disc tabs welded onto the original steel fork?
@samteks125
4 ай бұрын
Because it's nearly impossible to strengthen a front fork intended for rim brakes only sufficiently for disc brake use. Your front brake is your life insurance, hence a smart move to get a proper disc brake compatible fork instead of messing with the stock one
what bars did you start.with with the brace ? ive got a 1993 hardrock and i wanna jazz it up.,max Liverpool England 👽
hello, what did you use to solder the frame?
If plastic fenders are too heavy thenfrisbee golf is better sport
@toastyrides
Жыл бұрын
🤨
where did u get the rear bracket for disk brake?
is it possible to add a mid drive motor to the bike? i have one and was wondering that
The rear wheel is r26 "and the front 27.5" ??
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Correct 😁 like a mullet bike! 2650b 😆
Not sure if I missed it - What size is this hardrock? And how tall are you?
What was the BCD on your chainring?
Where do you get your baskets? Love the videos it has inspired me to do more 90s builds
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
If you’re in NZ then Goat Cycles has Wald 137 baskets which are good quality. I use 139’s and 137’s on my bikes. (Otherwise BlueLug has Wald and they ship pretty much everywhere). Otherwise you can get cheap wire baskets from lots of places
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps, glad you like the videos!
so you sprayed clear coat on top of wd40?
Woah, that's a steep price. Still a nice bike thogh.
you need to put this on r/xbiking!
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a ToastyRides account there, I mainly stick to Instagram and KZread 🤙
Nice build! Is it an optical illusion or is there a pretty nasty hop in that wheel at 18:00
@seventysevenfiji
Жыл бұрын
I was just checking the comments if someone else had seen it.... 😅
is the handlebar motorcycle? what measure is it?
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
It is! It’s about 800mm wide, 80mm rise from memory 🤙 I’ll send measurements tomorrow with crossbar etc too
How do you use those bars without the knurling to suit the bmx clamp?
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Most bmx stems have knurling in them, never had the bars slip 🤷♂️🤙
did you used an oversize fork or standard?
@Bored-G
Жыл бұрын
just saw it, u used standard, my bad
Great bike!! What type of fork is that?
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! The parts list is in the description, it’s off a Cannondale 🤙
I'm doing something similar with my 99 Specialized HardRock but found that my 38t chain ring is hitting the frame when installed. What gives? Is your square taper bb just wider than my external BB?
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Oo cool, yeah that would be about the only factor really (bb or crank spider being a bit wider)
@justahunk
2 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides yeah thank you! I dumb and just realized my donor cranks and bb are road stuff and not mtb.
Hi, is it that easy to convert a 1’’ headset to a threadless 1’’ 1/8 one? No issue with the compatibility? Cheers from Switzerland ;)
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! It was 1 1/8” threaded so the conversion was easy. If you have a 1” headtube then you’ll need a threadless 1inch fork. But yeah there are plenty of headsets available for different frames, mine was a pretty common size. 👌
@austincanty780
3 жыл бұрын
You can easily get an threadless adapter that allows 1 1/8" stems to connect to 1" threaded headsets
@deryckescott80
3 жыл бұрын
Tight ride build man! I'm wanting something like this. Is that 27.5 up front and 26 in back ? What rims did you go with ? Cheers
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
@@deryckescott80 cheers mate! Yeah it’s a 27.5/26” mullet sort of bike haha. Halo Vapour front, the rear is a stock wheel off an early 2000’s Specialized S-works Enduro (I think it’s a sun rim).
That rear wheel does have a slight egg
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Just need some bacon now 🤤
@DamonJanelle
3 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides 😂😂😂
where can i get one of those forks?? what brand are those ??
@toastyrides
Жыл бұрын
Parts list in the description 👍
I ride my bike with rear brakes only, getting ready to upgrade to hydraulic.
I’m searching for a 17”-20”, 1997-2001 Stumpjumper M2 or an S-works frame if anyone has one or a lead on one please let me know. My rockhopper frame just started to get hairline cracks so unfortunately need to replace it, figured I’d see if I can get lucky and find a stumpy or Sworks. Even if you’re reading this in a few years from now, I’ll always be interested. Just drop a reply comment and I’ll see it in my notifications and get back to you. Thanks! Love the retro MTB community- you all are great!
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, good luck with the search! If you’re in Nz then send me a DM on Instagram, a mate might still (I’ll have to check) have an M2 Stumpy for ya 🤙
hi man, may i know the frame size of this bike?
YOU BURNED A NICE PAINT JOB OFF?
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
No, the frame builder burnt the paint when adding braze-ons and I wanted to keep it that way because I love the look 🔥❤️ especially how the decals look like toasted marshmallows 🤤
Sram disc brakes ? Might have been better to stick with rim brakes :')
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
😂 they have been good so far, so maybe they’re Shimano with Sram labels 🤣👌
@Zeben84
3 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides ahah, some are goods and some are going straight to recall, idk sram mtb brakes are weird, like shimano road disc calipers, probably poor quality check !
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
@@Zeben84 it’s the Sram curse! Haha who knows what caused it, they have the same issue with derailleurs too!
@Zeben84
3 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides yeah i know, atleast they are great and quick with warranty, which shimano isn't anymore
Link for shifter?
I thought when u conerted an old bike to disks brakes it isnt actually deemed safe it was never design for all that forse on the forks
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I used a disc fork for the conversion-it’s not the original fork. Although I’ve seen frame builders convert forks to disc brakes, so I’d say it’s ok as long as it’s not a crappy fork 🤔🤷♂️
hi how did you fit dos 27icnh wheels? this bike come with 27 wheels?
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, it came with 26” wheels. It only has a 27.5 in the front, with a non-factory fork, some retro mtb’s fit 27.5 in the rear but haven’t tried with this one!
@mygoalcrash8077
2 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides nice! Is mulet! Better for riding ?
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
@@mygoalcrash8077 it’s nice, 27.5 front and rear would be better though 👌 mullet just gives it a little more roll over ability off-road than the 26” wheel
@mygoalcrash8077
2 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides wat size tyres? 2.2?
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
@@mygoalcrash8077 2.1 front and 2.25 rear 🤙
Please tell me the model of chainring
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
It’s by Stridsland Journal (you can Google for his website, or see him on Instagram) 🤙
@vanluanva
3 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides tks you!
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
@@vanluanva no problem! 🤙
you like chocotaco 😅
In 1999 -no bike
You need to buy your frame builder friend a decent grinder for Xmas, those welds are shocking!
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Jeffson isn’t a friend and they aren’t “welds” (it’s brazed on) but he’s a world renown frame builder, he knows what he’s doing 🤙
@bob-ny6kn
2 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides If not welded, did "Jiff" braze the caliper mounts? I am looking for a weld or non-weld solution for caliper mounts.
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
@@bob-ny6kn yep it’s brazed on 👌 brazing setups are quite simple so can be done at home. I’d love to learn someday! It’s basically a stronger solder, in a way, haha. Plus it looks beautiful with the brass brazing 🤤
What stem is that? It's a BMX stem right?
@toastyrides
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, yeah it is! It works directly with the Moto bar which are 7/8” (22.2mm) diameter 👌
@snapbackhijab9801
2 жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides hey I’m sorry. Hoping you can get back to me quick. I want to buy this year and model for $50. Question is, why didn’t you opt for shocks on the front?
@toastyrides
2 жыл бұрын
@@snapbackhijab9801 oh cool! Sounds like a good deal 👌 It was a rigid bike stock and I liked riding it with that setup. I’m not a fan of suspension, I adjust air pressure to cope with bumps. I’ve had full suspension bikes before and now everything I own is rigid, just personal preference! Nothing wrong with it, just isn’t for me right now 🤙
You sounds like Elon musk.
What is your opinion on non disc vintage rebuilds. I keep finding myself wanting disc but it’s basically nonexistent without a more invasive fabrication to the frame. Thoughts on just canti or v rim brakes?
@toastyrides
Жыл бұрын
They’re all great 🤙 I have done a huge range of setups and this is just one of them, you can make cantis and v’s lock the rear just as you can with discs(especially with Koolstop brake pads!). Just run what you can and have fun out there, cheers! 👍 ☀️
@benloma4118
Жыл бұрын
@@toastyrides sounds good. I think I may just roll without discs. I love the look of these old bikes on some modern group sets