Commuter Bike Build – Must-Have Accessories to Ride Daily

This 1991 Giant Rincon is almost ready for daily duty — but a true commuter bike needs more than just a drivetrain and brakes. In this video, I walk you through the final upgrades to make this retro mountain bike commute-ready. We’re talking budget-friendly commuter bike accessories: full fenders, a rear rack, rechargeable lights, and a solid kickstand for everyday convenience.

As a bike mechanic and daily rider, I believe a real commuter should be reliable, functional, and affordable — so I built this using mostly used parts and DIY gear. If you’re trying to convert an old MTB into a city bike, this is the video for you.

📦 Items Used in This Video
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🚴‍♂️ Ibera Rear Rack and Bag – Great for panniers and sturdy enough for real commuting - Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/3H2BPiI
💡 Ascher Rechargeable Bike Lights (Front + Rear) – USB-powered, bright, and budget-friendly - Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/3H5DdB9
🦵Greenfield Kickstand – The classic Greenfield holds the bike steady with a full rack load - Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/4dwxOPS
🔧 Amazon Hex Wrenches – For secure, easy installs - Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/4mq2174

If you're upgrading a mountain bike to a commuter, these accessories will make a real difference — rain or shine.

📺 Watch the full Giant Rincon Restomod playlist for all the upgrades — from drivetrain to cockpit setup: [link to playlist]

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Links to the stuff I actually use:

🚲 Crank Brothers M19 multi-tool https://amzn.to/2SHxNnd
🚲 High rise MTB Handle Bars https://amzn.to/3xkkE1O
🚲 Shorter MTB Stem to reduce reach https://amzn.to/2RT9JNG
🚲 Comfy mountain bike grips that come in cool colors https://amzn.to/2Tv1nfp
🚲 A great cost effective bike stand is the Bikehand https://amzn.to/2Tpayy3
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