Why Is The Internet Obsessed With These Old Bikes? (Trek 820 Antelope X-Bike Conversion and Tuneup)

I bought a cheap Trek 820 Antelope to see if this 90s mountain bike is really as good as Reddit says. In this budget x-bike restoration, I turn a boring frame into a fun commuter and find out if it's worth the hype. And I had an absolute blast making this video!

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