90s TREK Mountain Track XC - One Bike, Two Transformations

I bought this 1996 Trek XC 870 for just $40 and restored it on a budget for the next Retro MTB WA group ride. In this video I go through the full process: a quick walk-around of the bike’s condition, the repairs it needed, the upgrades I added, and how the bike performed on the trail. After the ride, I converted the same bike into a retro MTB cruiser, showing how versatile these old 90s mountain bikes really are. If you’re into retro MTB restoration, Trek MTB builds, budget bike projects, or 90s mountain bikes, this video is for you. Budget tools: CyclingDeal Bike Repair Stand → https://amzn.to/3Sx1VzV BIKEHAND Basic Bike Bicycle Repair Tool Kit → https://amzn.to/3RXKx7m BIKE HAND Bicycle Tool Box, Bicycle Tool Complete Set, 18-Piece → https://amzn.to/4eeCyu3 Oumers Bike Link Plier+Chain Breaker Splitter Tool+Chain Checker → https://amzn.to/4xklR9g Bike Bottom Bracket Wrench, Bicycle Lock Ring Remover → https://amzn.to/4ebn89U Expensive but quality tools: Park Tool AK-5 - Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit → https://amzn.to/4aFHkQa Park Tool Repair Kit Tire & Tube TR-1 → https://amzn.to/3QwJIlu Other workshop stuff: VEVOR Ultrasonic Cleaner 10L → https://amzn.to/43WChaj CRC Evapo-Rust Ready to Use Rust Remover 1 Liter → https://amzn.to/4ojIt5L CRC Evapo-Rust Ready to Use Rust Remover 1 Gallon → https://amzn.to/43q9Ph0 De-Solv-It Natural Citrus Base Sticky Spot and Stain Remover → https://amzn.to/4aFHHdw Subscribe for more retro bike restorations, bike flips, and budget builds on Rusty to Retro.