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- My brother has owned this bike for about 5 years and has done everything with it. After one last crash a few months ago, the cranks finally bent and we decided to give it a complete overhaul of parts for the next season. I can already hear the comments that are going to be posted under this video.
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I ride pretty much everything on my £800 27+ hardtail. Its amazing when you see people back off from stuff because they have "the wrong wheel size" or "the wrong sus setup"...sod that, just ride it. Watched a GRBM vid recently where they said "you have to be careful on a hardtail here.." and I'm like, what? just roll it normally, I'd not even slow down for that....people used to ride this stuff on fully rigid bikes for fucks sake.
I like your attitude!! I ride my cross country bike everywhere and on everything as well. You and I would have fun ranting conversations I bet haha
Cannondale cujo 3?
Would you believe that for the last six months I have been riding a stumpjumper fsr xc from 1998 that I got for free and is incredibly fun to ride? All this while a simplon gravity carbon 2011 which cost almost 4k euro back then is gathering dust waiting for parts? I have fun riding all my bikes everywhere. In fact I tend to dislike modern lightweight xc bikes. They are too light and I barely touch the ground when going downhill fast, lol.
Bikes are too specialised now, we have gravel, xc, downhill, enduro, freeride, dirt, trail, etc. When I was in highschool I had one bike and used it for everything from 100km trips on dirt roads to trail or just going downhiil through a forest with no roads. Those were fun times.
Annoyed badger The new Marin San Quentin might be right up your alley!
Annoyed badger I have rigid it's still good for off-road and on
I tend to spend more time messing with upgrades and shopping for parts than actually riding.
I have a £600 bike. It's the single most expensive thing that I have ever owned that is just for me. I love it to pieces, I spent a long time researching the best I could get for my money (I know I could have gotten a better bike for that money if I'd bought a used one but I just wanted a shiny new one!). I had dreams of all the places and trails I was going to ride it but, honestly, when I got to these trails and saw some of the riders and their bikes, I was embarrassed. I definitely felt like me and my Cannondale Tango didn't belong there. This video has given me a real boost! I have a good bike, I take good care of her and she serves me very well. She deserves to be used and when we do get on trails she responds well with all of her 'entry level' components and having a complete noob for a rider. You've given me a new found respect for the 'little' bike that takes me to work every day and gives me immense pleasure at the weekends. Thank you!
(As a reward for her hard work she has been completely stripped down this weekend and cleaned, greased, bled and loved to within an inch of her life! I think she's grateful- my bottom bracket definitely sounds grateful, anway!!)
I salute you Sir, may you and your sturdy steed serve each other well for many years to come.
Godspeed.
Careful she doesn’t get pregnant
I faced the same than you. I started with a very cheap $550 full sus from a local brand, and I always felt bad when I saw other people's bikes. Then, as I started improving as a rider and started to love the sport, I started saving and replacing parts, one at a time. After two years I have a bike I love with every piece of my heart, which has given me lots of good memories, helped me make new friends, see new places I never imagined and it's something unique everyone looks at.
There's no shame on being different, be proud that you actually are :)
Me the same,I have a giant xtc I bought 16 years ago .
I love it stil and it rides good but I want to upgrade brakes and drivetrain but am worried that it’s not worth it .
Should I buy a new bike ?
Should l keep mine and spend money on it ?
@@js7617 lmao is was getting those vibes to
I agree that forks and brakes are the most important things to upgrade.
Earl Grey I think tires are the best upgrade, especially for the money
Lock on grips and saddle are also important... They can make you want to ride your bike more because of the comfort
I loved this video. You just made my day. I just smashed my rear derailleur on a rock a week ago. It broke the hanger and wrapped through the chainstay. I just cut my chain and finished the ride in 6th gear. 17 miles including bombing downhill with no chain. It was a total blast. When I got home I decided to upgrade to a 1x10 because my rear chain rings were toast from the chain bouncing around from 6 to 8 and back. I asked for advice and most of what I was told was that my 2011 Giant Revel 0 ($700 new) was trash and was not worth upgrading. Its crazy that I should need to spend $1500 more to keep riding when all i spent was $40 on a used Praxxis 11-42, $15 on a complete used x7 drive train, and $15 on a new narrow wide 34T front sprocket. The down side was that I had to buy a $18 jockey wheel and a $20 mount for the x7 shifter. All in all it was a cheap fix. So $140 including the new derailleur hanger. I say money well spent.
Hell, I just spent more than that on my new treads; that I made tubeless by cutting the shrader valve out of an old motorcycle tire and some gorilla tape. Now Im off to find some new take off hydraulic brakes that are not up to snuff for someone else. Thanks again for the smile.
Feeling inspired by your message in the beginning about not letting any excuses get in the way of riding.
There are 99 comments and I felt like you needed 100. I like bikes!
If one is in good shape, They can destroy any pussified chap (in a race) with 99 percent of any of the bikes available for purchase regardless of price, or even gearing in many cases.
@@jjuull43 I agree I have a green bike and I didn't used to like it but now I do
Now this comment also has 100 likes
Stop putting bike parts in your ears!😂
And valve caps up your nose.........😆
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Hilarious comment.😁😁😁
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Ohh damn 🤣🤣
Sweet build, showing this to my son who just got a 2019 GT aggressor pro for $359. Also some of the Suntour air shocks have come a long way. Keep up the good work!
I love your point! I started on a Trek bike just like that and did the same thing: I learned to bike on it, ended up taking it on some crazy stuff including a lift-serviced bike park, jump lines, crazy off the grid natural trails. I took it on the same drops and jumps my friends did on their expensive full suspension bikes and my entry level bike handled it all! Even a basic bike like this is built like a tank nowadays and can handle all sorts of abuse. Just get out there and ride!
I upgraded my entry level mountain bike fork after 1 year of riding to a SR Raidon Air fork and its made my bike 10000 times better. I've been riding a tourney groupset for 3 years and it's not let me down yet. I'm wanting a 1x but really don't see the point yet until it breaks.
Great video.
Thanks for sharing.
This is the same exact mountain bike I own. Bought it new in 2013 as my first mountain bike. Have raced 2 years of XC mountain biking with it in high school plus more. As of recently I took it to Dupont State Forest and Pisgah! The upgrades I currently have on it are tires, hydraulic brakes, and a RockShox Recon Silver fork. I have gone through a derailleur and a rear wheel in time with the bike. I will say that I'm now ready to give this thing a new home and upgrade to a new, lighter bike with a 1x setup. I don't plan to upgrade it any further. I will be sticking with the 29er hardtail style though.
I can vouch for the GX stuff as well. I moved from my Frankenstein 1X9 Shimano XT/SRAM X5 mix to GX 1X11 3 years ago and it was the best upgrade I ever made.
Jannik M. Meissner. Nice
This was my first bike! Absolutely love it, upgraded pretty much everything on it now except the drivetrain.
I've bought 2 entry level giant bikes, one is a giant boulder se hardtail. Used it for awhile and now my 11 yr old is riding it. I upgraded to a newer 27.5 giant revel, rode that for awhile and now I got my wife into riding trails with us. So my son took that one and she rides the boulder due it having that swoop style frame. I found myslef a full suspension mountain bike giant trance 4, guess what from giant as well. Lol. So we've been riding for about 3 months and been enjoying doin family rides at our local bike trails...
Great video! Have the exact same 2013 Trek wahoo that I upgraded over the years and I still loving riding with it!
Great video. I just got my first mountain bike a Diamondback overdrive sport 27.5 and after watching this video I feel a little more confident that I can keep up with my buddies that could afford way more expensive bikes than me. Thanks.
I just want to say thank you for this. It's true what you say about the majority of MTBers being pessimistic, they all say you need just a bit more here and just a bit more there; it's never enough. It's nice to finally hear someone say that you can do much with even entry level gear.
dang man, this video is what I needed. I have a 2005 Kona Cinder Cone (I added a Rockshox Reba team fork back in 08') that has been an absolute tank. I recently started to update it a bit, however my buddy just spent $6k on a beautiful full carbon bike and it made me feel very behind the curve. But I can't turn my back on my Kona, I have done everything and been everywhere on it.
Dude! Love the message at the beginning. I never rode hard but I got some solid use out of my old 820 from like 2006. Commuting, easy trails and even a beginner mountain bike ride. Finally upgrading to a better entry level 29” mtb that I plan to use the hell out of for what my skill will allow.
Great job to your brother for using that bike and using it well. It seems he got his money's worth even if he never rode it again (before upgrade). You did good in picking the parts selection for the upgrade, got quality for as inexpensive as possible.
Totally! I wish NX came in 10 speed to save even a little bit more but alas SRAM didn’t bother haha. That’s probably the route I would have gone down if these wheels were 11spd compatible
I recently discovered your channel. I enjoy watching because you make it look so easy to upgrade and change bikes around. Having worked on bikes a little, I know it's not always easy getting things done. I really appreciate the way you put together your video's with the music and narration. Glasses look cool.
Hey great video! I owned that same bike for a while and was planning almost all those upgrades but never did. I ended up selling it basicly stock. and purchased a new bike instead.. but while I owned I rode the hell out of it! thank for sharing! good stuff.
Great video, I've just swapped out the forks on my Specialized Pitch from stock Suntour to Rockshox, absolutely transforms it, awesome upgrade.
I agree with all you've said. I tell people looking to upgrade to upgrade the things as you break them. You'll find that some cheap stuff takes a beating and keeps working, and the stuff that doesn't, you buy better stuff. I think your choices here were great. A new wheelset and that bike will be transformed.
enjoyed this very much; as a older noob looking for a first mtb purchase after over 20 years off any sort of bike this affirmed for me that i don't need to drop lots of $$ to get out and ride and just enjoy and look to upgrade the basics later, thank you
No worries. I’ve always done things to bikes this way (because I can’t save money for the life of me) so I just spend little amounts here and there to get a bike to where I want. They (my bikes) are always evolving and changing. Have fun riding whatever you decide to get into!
I myself have a Norco Rival which i brought seccond-hand about three years ago and have'nt changed or replaced anything except the grips, derailer and hanger, so i think it is coming time to overhaul the bike, and this video had definitley given me some good ideas.
Thanks
I ride my used early 2000s hardtail and constantly break parts and replace them with cheap parts, it works
Sweet build! I would have done a 2x setup on a hardtail but that's just me. Your brother is the man for just going out and shredding on what he has, I live in bike-crazy Austin and have seen plenty of riders on really expensive bikes who can't ride for shit. I've been at it for 20+ years and learning basic skills on older bikes made me a better rider. Everyone should do their first year of mtb on an entry level hardtail.
I ride a 1998 Specialized Rockhopper.
I upgraded my 3x7 to a 1x7 and is the cheapest for $60. Best decision ever, just got a wider range shimano 7 speed 14-34t cog set and a narrow wide 32t chester chain ring for the front and rides like butter!!
You just earned a sub on this one. It is so easy to use the bike we have as an excuse. I rode the crap out of a 2008 P.2 All Mountain I bought for $80 used. Then I made an excuse to upgrade to a 2020 Rockhopper Elite (passing the p.2 down to my son) and have continually thought about tapered head tube, boost spacing, thru-axles... In reality I just need to ride! This bike can out perform me any day!
Great video! I have my one of my friends exact Trek bike you just upgraded in my garage😂. I myself had an entry level 29 Hardrock for years before I upgraded to a full suspension 2017 Camber Comp. I had to learn how learn how to utilize components to tell the difference. Did many races with first bike until I was ready for upgrade. My best friend started biking with me after inheriting my old bike. Both bikes still on trail!👊🏽🚵🏽🌵
I enjoyed your build on this MTN bike. As well as your thoughts on why and what to upgrade first.
Thanks for making this video. It was helpful in making my mind up on deciding to either fix and upgrade my old bike or get a new one and I went ahead and upgraded my 2009 Trek 820.
My bike guy suggested that going from a two at the front to a single that it wasn’t possible. Thanks for clearing that up!
Im a new rider .
This is the first video that is actually real . Thanks for the content .
this video gave me a lot of confidence, I always thought that when I do something crazy with my entry-level bike it would break in half.
Just ordered a Trek Marlin 5 (2019) after years (read 20) of not using a bike at all.
Gone down the TH-cam rabbit hole of advice videos and this was by far the best sensible one I've come across.
Now to wait a week, try and pop my first wheelie in 2 decades and end up in A&E
Good bike choice. Really good price to value!
@@joelsherrer8784 Thanks I'm enjoying it. May upgrade some parts on it as time goes by, but I'm not going to be one of those guys who buys full suspension, or an expensive hardtail to only ride it round my neighborhood or on easy trails.
I have the same bike and have done everything with it. Replaced both rims but so far so good for a budget bike
Great video! I'm basically doing the same thing with my 2016 canondale catalyst which is a very similar bike to that one, your common entry level mountain bike. I put a wider handlebar and shorter stem to start off with and then I got the same rockshox 30 fork. The bike had hydraulic disc brakes already so I'm good in that department. A good set of tires made a huge difference as well. Next up is probably the same drivetrain as you used there, but like you said I'm gonna wait until mine strops working properly, no point in upgrading now since it shifts perfectly.
Jason W we bought my Wife the catalyst recently as newbs and realized its not even a Trail rated bike, the forks literally have a sticker saying don’t take it on trails, the derailleur is same and not at all Trail rated, we would have to spend around $600.00 to do what this guy did in the video to upgrade the bike, so instead we found a new bike on a great sale, normally $950 we paid $600.00 , it was a no brainer and now we have a bike with parts just as good if not a bit better than the upgrades in this vid and also a left over non Trail rated bike to sell.
Nice video, I’m doing something similar for Christmas, new drivetrain(1x10 Deore), new cockpit with raceface and just replaced my brake pads which make my 10 year old rockhopper brake like new. Nice video!
Done over a little bit of time the price of parts doesn’t hurt too bad! You can totally transform the way a bike rides with some smart part upgrades. Sweet that you got another life out of your rockhopper!
I think it’s the paint job that makes it look so entry-level. Lol.
Bro most relatable thing I’ve ever heard and I have a entry level bike so I instantly subbed within the first 30 second of your vid
First time on this channel! Subscriber for life! Awesome advice...especially for young cyclists who can so easily get caught up in having the best tech! Love it!
I exactly did the same thing, bought an entry lvl xc 29er hardtail haro, and ride it, after most parts gets worn off i replace it with upgraded parts, but basing on my prefered riding style which is downhill, resulting on a xc hardtail with dh fork, 2x11 drivetrain, wide tires, dropper post, hydraulic brakes, wide handlebars with shirt stem. Just waiting for the frame to break, so i have an excuse to replace it with a full suspension.
Love it! That's how I always do bike stuff. It stems from my box days where you buy a complete, upgrade it as you go along until you pull the trigger on the frame you want. It helps distinguish your own bike from others who bought a complete that's spec'd with good stuff out of the box.
Keep bikes interesting!
It's also one of the best ways to get the groupset components that you want. Looking at hardtails I wanted something with Deore and/or Altus components, and an XC30 or air fork. I was going to buy an $1,100 hardtail to get what I wanted, but the bike shop that dealt them went out of business suddenly. I ended up settling on a much cheaper Fuji Nevada, which has the Deore and Altus mix going, but cheaper front fork and it's a 3x9. While the drivetrain shifts good I might change it for a 1x10 when I wear out the cassette or damage a chainring. If the Suntour XCM fork starts flexing at all I'm going to put an XC30 on it. But actually the XCM seems pretty decent so far, but any of the lower end Suntour forks are pure garbage.
thats close to what i did.
i get funny looks at the beefier trail trailheads on an xc hardtail with a 68hta until i yell "rider up" so the full sus dentists move over.
a 140/130 or 140/140 full sus will be my next frame. will have to save up for a yari or pike though.
OxBlitzkriegxO I plan to buy the recoil 29 from dB then add on a cheap fox fork and boom there’s a solid bike for less than $750! Rn I’m rocking a stick diamondback overdrive comp!
@@hupersappy3476 you know that the fox has tapered steerer the DB has a straight. For short the fox wont fit in cuz its wider then the DBs frame...
That turned out real nice, I started with a rigid steel single speed and did great many miles on it including a 215km XC Marathon. After a nasty accident while bike commuting I bought a geared mountain bike, a 2013 Kona Kahuna, as I was advised by my doctor to not push it too hard with the single speed. I still own that bike and the only thing left from the stock build is the frame. As parts started to wear I upgraded them for something better, I did end up spending a lot of money on it, but that bike has been my trusty mtb steed for many years, the frame is absolutely perfect for me and I don't regret it at all. I still ride the singlespeed on mellower rides and I added a fat bike to the bike stable because n+1. The thing is enjoy what you have ride it as much as possible and when the time to replace parts comes around you can treat yourself to something better and it'll feel like a brand new bike.
Hey man, you make incredibly helpful content for a novice mtb modder/ rider. I've restored old single speed bikes but I have very little knowledge of modern equipment and modifications. You have a good way of articulating things to make them very understandable. You remind me a lot of Taylor Ray. You'll be really successful if you stay consistant man. I know your numbers already show that though lol. Stoked for you to have some videos blowing up!
Pretty cool video. I have the same bike. Recently bought it off craigslist and was thinking the same when upgrading parts. Mines had a rockshox fork, same as the one you swap out. Now it's a 3x9 setup, but would love to go to a 1x10 setup. Now I find myself using the second gear mainly of my three upfront.
I have a 2011 Trek Advance Gary Fisher Edition and I've ridden everywhere on it. Even the 30 mile Leadville Series in Texas some years back. Put slicks on it and did the Pedal to Padre, downtown Brownsville, downtown San Antonio. No need for the fancy stuff. Thanks for the video.
You are amazing! I ride exactly the same bike, got it on Craigslist 2 years ago, Rusty and squeeky. Now I am getting a bit more into manuals and bunny hops and thinking about a new bike... Or upgrading. Forks are mush and brakes so bad even after sanding them down. Thanks for doing the video, upgrade might be the way to go!
I remember being a kid and saving up to buy a $800 kona scrap with some help. I rode that thing everywhere and did everything on that thing including the local DH course, DJ, hucks to flat, trails and just riding around town. When I retired it I did so because I'd upgraded not because there was anything wrong with it. Gotta work with what you have, now I'm building a HT from the frame up because I haven't owned one since that bike and I'm feeling nostalgic haha.
I am currently going through this process with my Felt Nine Trail. I changed out the crankset to Alivio Octalink when i bent the crappy suntour square taper. Just received a Reba Race fork i ordered on ebay.(straight steerer). I splurged on some hydraulic shimano XT brakes also from ebay. I guess its similar to this except for the drivetrain. I'll just keep it as is until it really gets damaged. Now I am hoping it feels more like a bike higher in the range. Thanks for the vid bro.
I nearly did. the Same Thing with m’y Giant XC Bike but I finished ut of by putting a Brand new paintjob on it and I have also swaped to tubeless with maxxis tires front and rear. It‘s so cool to See someone Else who converted his crappy bike like this :D
I went with a diamondback overdrive as my first bike i recently bought it and so far so good I can definitely see me doing some upgrades in the future.
Thank you for this video. I have an entry level Cannondale and went to my local bike shop to do some upgrades and they advised me against all my ideas when all I was asking was for help on what to order. I was going to do the wok myself and order from them. I just needed guidance. Which I did not get. Was very discouraging.
I just did very similar upgrades to my Cannondale Catalyst. I got a Shimano SLX 1x groupset and got a great deal on XT brakes. I went with a Manitou Marvel fork because it was on of the few I could find with a straight steerer. The cockpit and wheelset are Raceface Aeffect, and the tires are WTB Trail Boss 2.25 x 27.5. It rides so much better with the upgrades! You have a good point aboit the Suntour forks. Super flexy and heavier than the frame AND fork I replaced it with combined!
Best video, yet! Tech plus perspective 👌
I live in Southern Utah, lots of rocky and rugged terrain. Almost EVERYONE rides the nicest and lightest full SUS bikes, save for my one buddy who rides a fully rigid SS who is my favorite person to ride with. So when I bought a $800 27.5+ hardtail (retailed for $1200) everyone pretty much just scoffed at me even though Im always down to ride anything and everything everyone wants to ride; single track, slick rock, downhill. So I definitely like your viewpoint on just riding a damn bike regardless of parts or components. +1
I just picked up Specialized Rockhopper Comp 1X 2020, and suntour fork. I plan to up grade the Fork and handle bars, later get a dropper seat post.
Great advice about not letting your price point bike letting you stop which trails you ride. I just have a Trek Merlin 7 and I ride hard trails with it and getting more and more confident on the dropins and jumps, and I find rocky steep hill climbs "fun" (not even kidding). It is a 29er mind you. Only "upgrade" so far is a maxxis rear tyre. I plan to reduce it to a single chain ring rather than the current 3x as I only use the middle ring anyway 99% of the time. And I'll upgrade the front tyre soon too as the stock tires dont give you much....confidence. And I'll replace the plastic pedals with metal ones as they're getting smashed haha. But it's all optional. The bike isn't "stopping me" at all.
Im picking up what your putting down!
Thank you for all the explanation, about what’s important and what’s not. Cool video!
The gratest bike upgrading i ever seen!Plz continue!I wan't to do the same think with my bike on my chanal!Ride safe and enjoy mtb!
Very nice video man! Really enjoying this video, also, thumbs up to your brother for not bitching around because he has a "low end" bike!
Great advice to enjoy what you have and upgrade when funds allow
marcus copley simple advise is the best advise
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My first bike was a 2006 Gary Fisher Marlin 26er I bought new and used as a gravel grinder but didn’t ride much. I just got into mountain biking last year and used that bike in its stock condition. The manitou shock didn’t last long so I started upgrading parts as needed. Still running the original 3x8 shimano alivio drive train and rim brakes, I figure if it was good enough for our mountain biking forefathers it’s good enough for me. I recently picked up an old Gary Fisher Sugar 2 frame, so this winter I am going to switch my components over from the Marlin and make the move to full sus. I may have to work harder than my buddies to keep up, but I figure it makes me a better rider than if I had a more modern bike.
Any results? I have a sugar 4 that's waiting for a trip to the trails :D. Would live to hear how that upgrade went.
I really enjoyed this video. I have two mountain bikes and one is my trusty old 2012 Specialized Hardrock that i’ve put thousands of miles on. Its time for some upgrades so i like what you did with this Trek. Good to know about the 10 speed fitting most freehubs thing - that actually helps me a lot.
Good advice. Also, I do like the way that bike turned out.
Just subscribed... this video definitely made me think about the future of the entry level bike I just purchased :)
I've just bought a second hand entry level hardtail (spesh comp 2009) a little tlc, new tires, full clean and regrease etc and it's like a brand new bike, it's cost me less than £200 altogether, I fully intend to ride everything that's put before me on it, it's not about what parts you have or how expensive your bike is as long as you're having a good time.
I have a scott aspect, some 700usd when bought 5 years ago. It came with coil suntour fork, slightly better than the video's. 3x9 drivetrain and hydraulic brakes. After many miles, I decided to make some upgrades this year. An air fork, epixon by suntour too. 2x10 drivetrain, with xt rear derailleur. And clipless pedals at last. The difference is really impressive. Downhill the fork marks the difference and the new drivetrain makes the ride smoother. The pedals need to be tested as yet. Maybe I should have gone for 1x11 drivetrain, but here the difference in price is way too much. The spare parts went to another frame, just for commuting, so, no real high investment was made. Nice video
Good video! As an entry level mtb rider with an older 2005 trek 3900...do you think there would be an issue swapping out my square tapered bb with a hollow tech while keeping the 3x8 drivetrain? All I'd have to buy is the new bb and new chainrings, correct?
Really appreciate the price breakdown. Thanks 🙌🏼
Great video also thanks for recommending what parts to work on especially on a budget
I agree with your thoughts on upgrading. I see so many mtb riders with new bikes asking what should I upgrade???? Just ride it hard and have fun. I still shred my 2005 26er hard tail and love it 😀
Awesome. I have a 2012 wahoo. As parts broke or wore out, I replaced them with slightly better parts. The same exact parts you used. The bike still rides and handles fantastic to this day. It’s been in a few races as well. Good stuff.
Great minds think a like! Did you do anything wheel wise?
Spindatt just upgraded to better Bontrager rims. The original set was a single wall rim. I bent those.
Yeeeep single walls aren’t so good. That’s for true haha
Well said my friend. You taught me a few things too. Thanks.
Really sick... I wish I had the money to buy all of this tings
Great video and I really love your workshop
Keep up the great work
Great video and a message that isn't stated often enough. At the end of the day, you need a bike to go mountain biking but you don't need top tier equipment to have fun doing it.
Great video and it really helped me out on what to upgrade!
By far and away the truest words I have heard spoken on the internet with regards to biking
Very good video, i just bought an entry level MTB and i was looking for some cheap upgrades.
The only Gary Fisher Trek I've seen in the wild and rode was a 2011 X-Calibre. And it was solid bike. Seems after that year, it was only a name and junk parts. I do exactly what you do with older Norco and Treks. Find them cheap and dead...bring them back to life with decent parts. Excellent discussion on bike upgrades. Thanks for the video. Peace Brother!
I have an old “Jeep” bike. Love it. I’ve done way more than that bike was designed to do. I need to upgrade some of the mechanics bc I’ve worn them out
May i ask something?what kind of maxxis tyre do you use?cuz i want to buy a new tyre...
I bought a 2018 Trek Marlin 5 and like your brother i rode it the way it was when i got it. Ill fix it up as things give out.
Awesome video, he's lucky to have you, geez!
Great video, thanks. I've got the Gary Fisher version of this bike, and I've been contemplating my next steps. Unfortunately, mine has rim brakes and 26" tires. I know the conversion to disc brakes will significantly increases the cost of the upgrade, so do you think it's worth the effort? I will eventually buy new and pass this down to my son.
I'm pissed off that i wasn't here sooner. Love the videos on this channel!
I have a 2013 trek Marlin which is the same as this bike. I've been riding it since buying it new in 2013. Once then I have changed the fork to a Rockshox XC 32 and changed the tektro brakes to still mechanical BB7. This was all in a span of 2 years of owning the bike. I'm still debating if I should do a 1x10. 😊 Great video!
Great video, I really got a lot out of not just watching you build the bike but how you shot it. I have to say, those brick walls are seriously sexy.
I didn't even know until recently that you need to change your chain occasionally because it wears out. Took it to the shop 20 years after I bought it for its first service. They laughed
Man you are an awesome brother! Great build!
You would love my mess of a bike. I’ve done all of these upgrades and more over the years as parts have worn out.
Also completely agree about bike riders and using the bike itself as an excuse. It’s amazinf what most modern, even relatively inexpensive bikes, are capable of without falling apart.
I have had a 1995 GT RTS (pre-pacific) since 96. I have ridden the bike everywhere, and I am thinking of doing this conversion. The only issue I see is that it still uses a 7x3 setup. Would it be advisable to change this over to a 1x? Thanks for any insight.
Enjoy the message from this video: use what you got, get out and ride! My son rode a Spez Hardrock for a couple of years, all 14kgs of it, worst progression on his suntour fork over ever seen, in fact had an otb incident too! I’ll never forget selling that bike and get him a Spez Epic with rock shox reba fork and brain shock at the rear, his performance at events went through the roof, he felt fresher and more energized from the confidence the bike gave him.
If you can spend more money, my recommendation is that a softtail is the way to go!
Honest and helpful. Thanks man.
I needed that pep talk in the beginning, thanks
What would you recommend as a trail bike for around $600/$700? Fezzari lone peak, Tokul 2 and diamondback hook are what I've got my eye on
@spindatt what's your take on 12 speed cassette with 2 spindles instead of 3? 29" tires better than 27.5"? and tubeless?