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The Perfect 26" Gravel Build: Trek 970 + Microshift Sword

I Turned a $100 Barn Find into the Ultimate Gravel Monster Can you really build a "pro-level" gravel bike for a fraction of the cost of a new one? Today, I’m taking a legendary 1996 Trek 970—featuring True Temper OX Comp triple-butted steel—and dragging it into the modern era. This "Resto-Monster" features some Ritchey bars, stem and seatpost, along with a 1x9 drivetrain using a mix of Microshift Sword and Advent components, massive Panaracer Gravel King tires, and a unique mixed-brake setup to handle the transition from 90s MTB to modern gravel machine. 📊 Build Specs & Cost Breakdown I managed to keep the out-of-pocket costs low by raiding my parts bin, but here is exactly what this build would cost to replicate: New Purchases ($377 total): Bike (1996 Trek 970): $100 Microshift Sword 9 Shifters: $75 Panaracer Gravel King Tires: $120 Generic Amazon Rigid Fork: $54 Tektro Mini V-Brake: $20 Yellow Paint (Fork Hack): $8 Parts Bin / Components I Had ($345 total): Cockpit: Ritchey Comp Ergomax Bar ($65), Stem ($25), and Tape ($15) Drivetrain: Microshift Advent 9 Derailleur ($45) and Cassette ($65) Wheels: Aliexpress Rim/Disc Compatible Wheelset ($120) Seating: Ritchey Seatpost ($25) and WTB Volt Saddle ($45) Extras: Crank Brothers Chester Pedals ($35), Tektro Disc Brake ($5), Rear V-Brake ($20), and Cables ($10) Total Project Value: $722 #Trek970, #MonsterGravel, #MicroshiftSword #GravelBike, #VintageMTB, #Restomod, #BikeBuild, #26inchGravel, #SteelIsReal, #TrueTemper, #Panaracer, #GravelKing, #RitcheyLogic, #DIYMountainBike, #BarnFind, #Cycling, #BikeRestoration, #BudgetBuild ************************************************************************* I only recommend items I actually OWN and use. The links above may provide a small advertising commission at no added cost to you.