How to Upgrade Mountain Bike Handlebars, Stem and Grips – Easy DIY Install

In this video, I’m upgrading the cockpit on my 1991 Giant Rincon as part of my Budget MTB Commuter Restomod series. The stock setup wasn’t cutting it, so I swapped in a gloss black stem, swept-back Wald handlebars, locking grips, and purple compressionless cable housing for improved comfort, control, and a pop of style. Whether you're refreshing an old mountain bike or building a budget-friendly commuter, these simple upgrades make a huge difference in ride feel and performance. I’ll show you exactly how to remove your old setup, clean and regrease your headset, and install new bars, stem, grips, and cable housing — step-by-step. 🛠️ Products I Used in This Video: 🚴‍♂️ I love my Feedback Sports Heavy Duty Pro Repair Stand – Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/4cJ7iSD 🚴‍♂️ Wald Steel Handlebar #803 – Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/4lHmYtT 🚴‍♂️ GPMTER Bike Handlebar Grips, Single Lock – Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/3Y9uq6V 🚴‍♂️ Budget 22.2mm Black Stem – Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/3YITmSR 🚴‍♂️ Boao Purple Bike Cable Set – Amazon link 👉 https://amzn.to/3GkEXWQ 📺 Check out the full Giant Rincon RestoMod Playlist for more budget mountain bike upgrade videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq9-JDiHlUPzYAdgcZ6K3Mu4X06a9gcBK 👍 Like this video if you found it helpful, and don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss the next step — converting this bike from 3x to a 1x drivetrain! 🟣 Budget bike upgrades 🟣 How to install mountain bike handlebars 🟣 Best handlebar grips under $10 🟣 Compressionless cable housing install 🟣 Turn your old MTB into a commuter #BikeUpgrade, #MountainBiking, #CyclingLife, #DIYBikeBuild, #BikeCommuter 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 🚲Tools Bikehand sells a 37 pcs Bike Repair Tool Kit https://amzn.to/3pTncl1 🚲 I love my Quad Lock Phone Holder get the Mount https://amzn.to/3wpweJc 🚲 You'll also need a phone case lots to pick from https://amzn.to/3wn3d0r 🚲 You can also check out the UPGRADED machined aluminum Quad Lock mount https://amzn.to/3wnCIYK 🚲 Quad Lock also sells an adhesive mount to hold your phone in the car https://amzn.to/3wnCIYK ************************************************************************* I only recommend items I actually OWN and use. The links above may provide a small advertising commission at no added cost to you.