This series is so good. Having video of the buyer at the end makes it so much better too. Love seeing the joy on her face as she gets a killer upgraded bike!
I’m 26 years old and have that exact same GT Aggressor Pro and made all those exact same upgrades on my bike. (Even took the same stickers off my wheels to make it look more grown up) I was so stoked and feeling confident seeing it all come together just like my bike! Reassured me that I made the right choice. But then all those good feelings were thrown right out the window at the end when you gave it to an 8 year old little girl and made it apparent that I must be riding a children’s bicycle… 😂
Been there. Still worth it to have metal pins. Was my fault anyway - didn't think and used cushioned shoes (even though I knew better) when practicing drops so I slipped off one pedal. Actually wasn't too bad, went riding for another hour. Plus the scars look way more impressive compared to the discomfort of the injury. ;)
I sold my GT Aggressor to a teenage girl whose previous bike was stolen. All I did was wash it and adjust the limit screws. The joy on her face when she test rode it assured me that it found a good home.
Seth: "That's a huge improvement over last time." Last time: "I'mma keep it." Good on you, Seth. Seeing the joy on people faces while riding a reliable bike is the definition of winning.
I have the GT aggressor pro (same model, i think). The tyres that come in stock are absolutely built to be skidded on. My tyre is so worn out it's beginning to become a safety problem
You're a treasure bro! You basically end up paying around 30$ and you work just so the kid can have a better bike. Later counting the parts as if you've made a profit from it to look better for the video and not to feel ripped off. Great work dude people in your region should be thankful you exist. Keep it up!
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I’m honestly not stoked he charged a young girl and father almost $700 for a gt aggressor pro. That bike is $400 brand new and all he did was swap out some used parts. Seems like $650 was a bit of a stretch. Especially for Seth he doesn’t need to actually make a profit on this series.
@@reboundrides8132 Bike is $500 at Dick's Sporting Goods. The fork and 1x upfront take that bike to $650. Add all the other parts, even used and you got yourself something that would cost more, even accounting for depreciation if they had done it themselves to a new bike. I bought a 2019 GT Avalanche Sport for $400 a few months ago. I'm going to replace the fork, headset, wheels, pedals, grips and tires soon. For the normal price of the bike, it's not worth it. But considering a new GT Avalanche Sport with a 2x (vs a 1x that I have on it) is $875, I have the credit built into the bike to do all that and still come out cheaper than a new one with better components. That's what Seth did, sold them a bike that, while more expensive than a brand new one, would cost much more than they paid if they had bought the components themselves, even at used prices, and upgraded a new bike. And they're not getting a new bike with an air fork and 1x drivetrain for $650 or less.
Seth, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou YOU SIR are the ONLY one on youtube doing this.... every "Budget bike build" i have found on TH-cam has ALWAYS been a new bike build and a great many of us simply cant afford new bike, so what you are doing is super awesome. I have often built bikes up from mostly used parts and added budget stuff thats way better than the origional equipment on the bike transforming the bikes characteristics .... love what you are doing mate well done.
I just started working on bikes. The bike I'm working on fell off my make-shift bike stand and I couldn't even get mad. Errors feel like I'm collecting knowledge.
Nice that the dad actually mentioned how his daughter intended to ride the bike. I remember looking to buy a bike with my dad, I wanted a mountain bike, he thought the "mountain" aspect of it was just for show. So as we went through the bike shops, he would tell the sales person that "we were looking for a bike I could ride to and from school". Somehow ended up with an entry level mountain bike in the end, but it was close. Wouldn't be surprised if he woulda bought a cruiser if I hadn't spoke up
I live near their main store near Chorley and visit regularly for parts mainly tires etc, i see so many mums and dads trying to fob their kids off with either the cheapest cheapest bike in there or worse still saying "But that bike in Halfords looked much better (cheaper)" Mums and Dads need to watch this video and maybe listen to their kids once in a while as you can pick up a decent used bike and totally transform it, besides its great Mum/Dad time with the kid building up the bike together, proper bonding time. Keep smiling kidda you can always upgrade the parts as and when you an afford them.
It's so crazy to see how far you've come Seth. I've been watching you since you were literally living in Fort Lauderdale riding DB your hard tail. What a journey!
Super cool series, I actually find watching this more satisfying than some pro build with a bunch of fancy stuff and an unlimited budget. Way more challenging and rewarding to build a bike that’s fit fot purpose at a tight budget. My bike has a set of xt levers on it that I took from the garbage bin because the blades were bent. I bent them back and now they are among my favourite parts on this bike..
This was by far my favorite episode because I just got into MTB and picked up that same bike. Now I have some great ideas on how to upgrade it. Thanks!
Hope you got a good deal on it, buying new they are overpriced. For about the same price you can get a Marlin or Vitus with way better components (air fork, high end tires, internal cable routing ability, better brakes, better rims etc)
I love this series! Its awesome seeing some cheaper and older stuff on this channel I'd love to see more 90s bikes, like old basic Trek and midrange Schwinn bikes
Such a great idea for a series, and gives kids motivation for some projects to earn a few bucks. Love to see all the success this channel has had over the years.
Hell i'm a boy not knowing too much for mechanics & electronics but i would love if Seth would help me get a cheap-affordable full suspension electric mountain-bike..
I would find something to learn in video like this maybe 15 years ago.. but.. no matter how much I know about bikes or how bikes makes huge part of my life, I love these videos. I really do. Seth is making a great job! He knows his stuff, he knows how to make a nice videos, he knows how to choose relevant topics and he's just good in front of the camera. Thumbs up! For someone who is new to the sport, Seth's channel should be a hompage
Seriously guys, this is awesome. I’m really happy for Scarlet. It reminds me of when I bought my daughter her first ‘real’ mountain bike, with a ‘real’ suspension fork and ‘real’ components.
You did right for the little girl and the father. Your a good man with the passion for this. Also another good episode. Looking forward for the next one.
@@whitehammeer I ended up finding a used recon gold fork. Had to put some new seals on it but it cost me about 150 and it works great. Tough to find a used one with a straight stem though
For me, this video is like a guide to convert general-purpose XC to trail bike for a beginner. Thank you a lot, Seth. I got a video that I was looking for!
You replace things that just didn't need to be replaced.. I think the joy you brought that girl and her father is worth more than any amount of money they could've payed however 🙏🏻 Love the vids man!
I love shredding out my tires when they get bald. I go up the driveway, go down at about 17mph and slam the brakes till the tires smoke, or until it pops.
Hi Seth, love this series of videos. If you’ve ever seen any of my former posts, you’ll know that I’ve been building and repairing bikes from $50 to multi thousands for many many years. It’s fun to watch you transform these bikes. So…this is the second video I’ve seen you do one particular thing, that in all of my years and professional experience, is a no-no. Square-tapered bottom brackets do not get grease on the spindles. With only 4 contact points, over time it will round out the crank arm square hole. Give it time and it will happen every time. And not even years and years, but much less. If someone rides a lot, it won’t take too terribly long at all. I also understand that it happens no matter what, but grease in that one spot will definitely speed up the process. I’m not criticizing you by any means, I love everything that you do. Just passing on a tip from an old man who’s been doing this since the first Stumpjumpers were all the rage. How far we’ve come. These days you can spend close to $20,000 for a super top tier bike. Wow! You make me wish I still lived in Hendersonville.
You didn't just make a profit, you gave a young girl a fantastic bike and her dad a break on the price, this was a really nice thing to do, just the value of the knowledge of prioritizing the right parts was really valuable. This is a really good video, very respectable and goodhearted thing to do.
This is awesome seeing someone actually build one of these bikes. I'm a bike tech at Dicks Sporting Goods and we sell those Agressors there. I always tell people that they're really the only "trail capable" (and I say that lightly) bike that we sell. Easily upgradable too like you showed! Great video Seth!
I know a few companies have a big like, $500 to $5,000 range but it always funny to me to see the cheap GTs at Dicks or Wal-Mart and then carbon full-sus monsters on pinkbike.
I also work there...our "bike tech" is sooo bad at his job LOL. He angles all of the brake levers slightly upward...it's just hilarious. So I just adjust the levers every single time I sell a bike and let him keep doing his thing.
@@Jon-nz3dm LOL that's so funny, and I hear that kind of stuff constantly about other techs. I'm a rider myself, and have worked on all of my bikes over my lifespan so I feel it gives me a head up on the other guys lol. BUT I will say that the other people I work with are the same way. Putting forks on backwards, angling up the brake levers, not tightening wheels and pedals. Like cmon lol. I like to think I'm one of the few actual "techs" that the company has. 😂
dude, that's fking awesome! gotta keep supporting the young riders like her! i love seeing people who are really passionate about getting into trail riding and stuff :)))
This guy is bad ass for molding these bikes to his liking. This is an artist, I'm getting that same bike this week and will definitely look I to upgrading
Seth, I must say, your video quality keeps going up, I think they can't get any better, then, sure enough, you outdo yourself. Great job as always and I love your videos. Keep up the great work!!
I've been riding my GT aggressor stock parts (except pedals and tires) for 3 years now pretty consistently. It was on sale brand new for $299 and got me into the sport. Ready to ride it into the ground!
Fun getting into, even more fun getting out ... I do it occasionally for a friend with no intent of making a penny. It's the only way is enjoyable and actually worth it. Especially now with delays, it's just a nightmare cause something outta your control always seems to go wrong on almost every build. You rarely end up making much and if you count your time you're usually losing money. Now I just do stuff for friends that don't have timelines or high expectations.
@@topspot4834 honest reply to Fedi, it's possible to be profitable but you really need to know what you are getting into, Brands make a big deal on the resale!
If you are Seriously going to get into it, resale value is based on Brands; concentrate your investments on Brands like Trek, Cannondale, Surly , Salsa, All-City, Felt and Specialized.. these brands will get you a better return than a Daimondback, GT, Schwinn.... walmart bikes... Also try to score on bikes with disc brakes... these will sale faster than the older vintage bikes.. try to stay with the 700c (29er) and 27.5... they will bring more buyers.. cheap 26 are a great way to start out small, just dont expect a big return..Good Luck
This is where i wish i had the power to sponsor you a daily live show thanks for making me watch this video i just could not skip! Love how you put effort into the bike and not the video U Rock
I'm always so tempted to do this when I see frames being tossed. I took my old 2002 Gary Fisher Mamba and threw some parts bins stuff on it, it's actually a pretty sweet single speed 26" rim brake steel hardtail now.
This is awesome Seth. I’ve been watching your videos for years, I think it’s awesome that your video style has changed somewhat to be more educational. I think it’s a great way to get more people into the sport and look towards your videos for all the information they need to get started. Good job man, keep shredding!
This might not be so related to the topic of this video, but this reminded me of why I fell in love with mountain biking. This really inspired me to take my ol' trek out again and I can't thank you enough. there is so much knowledgeable insight in this video, and I will definitely use it to modify my bike to my liking. again, I can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work up!!
For the next bike you can buy these pretty cheap "dropper posts" where there is a lever underneath the saddle to raise and lower it and I think that could be a great budget upgrade
OK once you upgraded the fork I was with you 100%! The conversion to 1x was impressive! Personally, I'd call bs on giving your self value credit on the take off parts, because I think they have no value. But you get bonus credit for getting that girl a really good bike for her. Your work was not for $, but for love! Bravo! Let love rule!
I have watched and learned so much from Berm's clips, I can legit-ly say I can fix pretty much anything and pickup an inexpensive hobby [minus the tools] of fixing my and friends bike. for weekend entertainment, I have sold few bikes I had purchased for my use for little to no profit after all the parts were replaced/enhanced. I got the joy out of fixing and riding all kinds of bike since March of 2020. I now have three nice new Quick 5, Tarmac Sport, and Marlin 6 and love them all and plan to keep them even after WFH ends in few months.
Just a tip from waaaay back in the day. For putting on grips like Seth used, buy a cheap can of hairspray (yes, hairspray!) and give the bars a quick skoosh. Your grips will slide on easy and when the spray dries, it dries sticky, so your grips ain't moving! 👍
Gt always have a great geometry, sad they don't paint them anymore with the sick colours and patterns that they use to have back in the 90s. This serie is all i needed!
Those forks are in fact unethical. The crowns are so easy to snap, I’ve literally seen people send the Uppers through the lowers. I have a set I refuse to run after taking it apart.
i agree. i live in a 3rd world country and those things are killer forks. they are an accident awaiting to happen. i've seen ones snapping too. and their victims? mtb newbies who are in it for the looks.
Loved it! I did like the Box upgrade but there is still room to balance it: decent hydraulic brakes (currently it has mechanical which are bad for shredding), brand fork (even a RockShox Judy would do the job) that is serviceable, a brand crank set - not a Chinese brand. In my opinion the pedal upgrade was not necessary.
This was a great video, Seth. Love seeing the kids with big smiles on their faces. Good job, Sir! (although the Fox decal... tsk tsk. lol~!) I really enjoy this series, btw. Keep up the good work.
The best part.... You were a major contributor in helping to get another mountain biker on the trail!! You never know, she could be the 2030 World Cup Champion. No doubt she is now the envy of her "riding buddies" AND made a cameo appearance on Berm Peak to boot. Nice work, Seth!!
I'd love to see an expensive high end flip. It would be interesting seeing the challenge of deciding what components to upgrade/swap since high end bike parts are such a personal choice for riders looking to spend that amount.
Seth thinks he made $100 but we all know that little girl got a ripping bike worked on by someone whose extensive professional skills would have cost way more had she paid for them. Little Girl took the W.
Sorry bro - I think you topped out - I don't see being able to flip any better than you did on this one... as a father of two young girls you made my night when that little girl screamed with excitement on her new bike... good man....really good man.
This series is so good. Having video of the buyer at the end makes it so much better too. Love seeing the joy on her face as she gets a killer upgraded bike!
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It’s like pimp my ride for bikes
wow it's brad rodriguez of fix this build that
@@Fwit69420 not really, they worked on the looks and didn’t work on the mechanical damages
I agree I like seeing this!
I’m 26 years old and have that exact same GT Aggressor Pro and made all those exact same upgrades on my bike. (Even took the same stickers off my wheels to make it look more grown up) I was so stoked and feeling confident seeing it all come together just like my bike! Reassured me that I made the right choice. But then all those good feelings were thrown right out the window at the end when you gave it to an 8 year old little girl and made it apparent that I must be riding a children’s bicycle… 😂
I just got this same one a couple months ago too
Nah, she's gonna grow into it. Don't feel bad, it's a good hardtail. Next time, maybe he can experiment with an angle set to slacken it out.
he did put it through 'grown-up' features though ;)
Why, he said himself that the bike was basically his size.
I'm 23 and ride a 26" bike too
Seth: all this bike needs are new tyres
Also Seth: let's change everything
Typical Seth behavior lol
The pedals were a definite upgrade, I like how the metal pins dig into your shins too!
Free acupuncture
Oh man, dig into your shins and shoes 😂
lol i thought the same thing...man they could really do some damage...haha
@@stevemyers2092 I upgraded to bontrager line elites and they rip open any flat shoes, guess that's what you get for good grip. Defo worth it tho
Been there. Still worth it to have metal pins.
Was my fault anyway - didn't think and used cushioned shoes (even though I knew better) when practicing drops so I slipped off one pedal. Actually wasn't too bad, went riding for another hour. Plus the scars look way more impressive compared to the discomfort of the injury. ;)
I’m pretty sure I speak for everyone when I say I love this series!
Yes
Yep
Yes
You sure do speak for me
Yesssss
I sold my GT Aggressor to a teenage girl whose previous bike was stolen. All I did was wash it and adjust the limit screws. The joy on her face when she test rode it assured me that it found a good home.
"It has authentic Fox labels."
If Seth ever told that to me I'd buy whatever it was, even if it was a fridge.
I actually have a bike equiped with an öhlins fork but i replaced the labels with fox ones so it maches my bike. And no one knows
@@viktorios6718 ohlins is way cooler though lol
I'd buy it even if Seth stick those on Oscar.
@@viktorios6718 I read that as onion... Why am I like this
@@viktorios6718 ohlins is way cooler then fox you should put those stickers on it
Seth: "That's a huge improvement over last time."
Last time: "I'mma keep it."
Good on you, Seth. Seeing the joy on people faces while riding a reliable bike is the definition of winning.
He kept it last time because he could not get the bike to where he wanted in the time frame he had promised, so he gave his bike instead.
@@JadonHale No dude he's talking about the old diamondback he kept instead of selling
@@jpval3484 I dont think he bought that one with the intention of selling it to a kid, but i could be wrong
@@american_patriot1776 no to what
Ehhh
That bit where she squeals with delight just melts my heart
Such a sweet little kid!
“Except for in front of his house trying to beat his last skidding record”
I’m dead
eyy same pfp!
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@@Theo-ko2te eyyyy less goooooo
I have the GT aggressor pro (same model, i think). The tyres that come in stock are absolutely built to be skidded on. My tyre is so worn out it's beginning to become a safety problem
Lol same
Seth a menace to the society for putting fox decals
😂 do you watch flight reacts???
i saw the thumbnail and seriously thought he put 800$ fox forks on there💀
If people can tattoo Fox decals on their arm
Seth can put a Fox decal on an off-brand bike part
But as per the Kashima coat writen in the suspension, it could be a real fox, just wihtout the decals
@@bigbarrelbr nah, you can see it has an ABS damper, also the coating is way too vibrant
You're a treasure bro! You basically end up paying around 30$ and you work just so the kid can have a better bike. Later counting the parts as if you've made a profit from it to look better for the video and not to feel ripped off. Great work dude people in your region should be thankful you exist. Keep it up!
I love how this episode went from making a profit to putting a smile on a young rider's face lol. Keep it up Seth
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@@AxxLAfriku ur the thing u hate
I’m honestly not stoked he charged a young girl and father almost $700 for a gt aggressor pro. That bike is $400 brand new and all he did was swap out some used parts. Seems like $650 was a bit of a stretch. Especially for Seth he doesn’t need to actually make a profit on this series.
@@reboundrides8132 Bike is $500 at Dick's Sporting Goods. The fork and 1x upfront take that bike to $650. Add all the other parts, even used and you got yourself something that would cost more, even accounting for depreciation if they had done it themselves to a new bike.
I bought a 2019 GT Avalanche Sport for $400 a few months ago. I'm going to replace the fork, headset, wheels, pedals, grips and tires soon. For the normal price of the bike, it's not worth it. But considering a new GT Avalanche Sport with a 2x (vs a 1x that I have on it) is $875, I have the credit built into the bike to do all that and still come out cheaper than a new one with better components.
That's what Seth did, sold them a bike that, while more expensive than a brand new one, would cost much more than they paid if they had bought the components themselves, even at used prices, and upgraded a new bike.
And they're not getting a new bike with an air fork and 1x drivetrain for $650 or less.
@@dvs620 that bike is always on sale and I’m not saying it wasn’t upgraded it just wasn’t upgraded to the point where it’s worth $650
This new series is arguably Seth’s greatest creation.
Isn’t he a father?🤔😂
@@M3ANIAC lol good call
I need to do this to my bike and it is the same bike just that mine is black with blue
Seth, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou YOU SIR are the ONLY one on youtube doing this.... every "Budget bike build" i have found on TH-cam has ALWAYS been a new bike build and a great many of us simply cant afford new bike, so what you are doing is super awesome. I have often built bikes up from mostly used parts and added budget stuff thats way better than the origional equipment on the bike transforming the bikes characteristics .... love what you are doing mate well done.
You can tell builds like this are a labour of love and it makes the video so much more admirable.
I just started working on bikes. The bike I'm working on fell off my make-shift bike stand and I couldn't even get mad. Errors feel like I'm collecting knowledge.
Nice that the dad actually mentioned how his daughter intended to ride the bike. I remember looking to buy a bike with my dad, I wanted a mountain bike, he thought the "mountain" aspect of it was just for show. So as we went through the bike shops, he would tell the sales person that "we were looking for a bike I could ride to and from school".
Somehow ended up with an entry level mountain bike in the end, but it was close. Wouldn't be surprised if he woulda bought a cruiser if I hadn't spoke up
Imagine getting a gravel bike.
I love mountain bikes, it's just hard to find good trails where I live.
I live near their main store near Chorley and visit regularly for parts mainly tires etc, i see so many mums and dads trying to fob their kids off with either the cheapest cheapest bike in there or worse still saying "But that bike in Halfords looked much better (cheaper)"
Mums and Dads need to watch this video and maybe listen to their kids once in a while as you can pick up a decent used bike and totally transform it, besides its great Mum/Dad time with the kid building up the bike together, proper bonding time.
Keep smiling kidda you can always upgrade the parts as and when you an afford them.
Hats off to you, Seth! This is truly a great way to help grow the sport of mountain biking! I love your channel and how you help others!
Me: "Oh I have that exact derailer combo! How Cool!"
Seth: "We're gonna have to get her a more serious drivetrain."
Me: "Oh... :'("
Has happened to me many times lol.
Get a gx or xt drive train it'll change your riding experience
Did you really think you had a serious drivetrain
How did you know the new 1x crank would work with the rear derailleur that was meant for a 3x?
@@31acruz the cranks/chainring don't need to match your rear mech basically any will fit
At about 10 minutes in I was like "oh no he's gonna keep this one too isn't he" 😂
i feel like the last riding part is what he wants to do with his daughter seeing her have fun doing something he loves
"It's basically brand new, we even had soy milk in it."
That's the line that sells it.
Did he really put the exploding tire video one on there xD
It's so crazy to see how far you've come Seth. I've been watching you since you were literally living in Fort Lauderdale riding DB your hard tail. What a journey!
Super cool series, I actually find watching this more satisfying than some pro build with a bunch of fancy stuff and an unlimited budget. Way more challenging and rewarding to build a bike that’s fit fot purpose at a tight budget. My bike has a set of xt levers on it that I took from the garbage bin because the blades were bent. I bent them back and now they are among my favourite parts on this bike..
Possibly the greatest series on TH-cam at the moment
This was by far my favorite episode because I just got into MTB and picked up that same bike. Now I have some great ideas on how to upgrade it. Thanks!
Hope you got a good deal on it, buying new they are overpriced. For about the same price you can get a Marlin or Vitus with way better components (air fork, high end tires, internal cable routing ability, better brakes, better rims etc)
Loved hearing the kid shriek with excitement...
hope it gets lots and lots of riding
“Murdered out” is one of my favorite phrases, really warmed my soul to hear Seth say it ☺️
I love this series! Its awesome seeing some cheaper and older stuff on this channel
I'd love to see more 90s bikes, like old basic Trek and midrange Schwinn bikes
Midrange Schwinn is an oxymoron
Such a great idea for a series, and gives kids motivation for some projects to earn a few bucks.
Love to see all the success this channel has had over the years.
Hell i'm a boy not knowing too much for mechanics & electronics but i would love if Seth would help me get a cheap-affordable full suspension electric mountain-bike..
It's good too see Seth doing the stuff that we have all been doing instead of the other way around for once😆.
hi :P
The gt agreasor pro was the bike that started ur channel
its funny I Knew if I scrolled down some there was no way you weren't on here....and I was right lmao
Please keep this series going on forever, I love it, freaking perfect
I would find something to learn in video like this maybe 15 years ago.. but.. no matter how much I know about bikes or how bikes makes huge part of my life, I love these videos. I really do.
Seth is making a great job! He knows his stuff, he knows how to make a nice videos, he knows how to choose relevant topics and he's just good in front of the camera. Thumbs up!
For someone who is new to the sport, Seth's channel should be a hompage
Seriously guys, this is awesome. I’m really happy for Scarlet. It reminds me of when I bought my daughter her first ‘real’ mountain bike, with a ‘real’ suspension fork and ‘real’ components.
@soiung toiue for sure, I love retro mountainbikes. It would be cool to see what modern parts can do for those bikes.
@@boo-4478 sorry to disappoint you, but that person, no no no, sorry, that computer script is a bot.
I’ve not watched in a while and forgot how good these vids are!!
I bought a 300$ hardtail brand new and replaced the drivetrain from Shimano altus 3x9 to a Shimano deore 1x11 and it works like a charm
You did right for the little girl and the father. Your a good man with the passion for this. Also another good episode. Looking forward for the next one.
I’ve been building an aggressor pro myself, so this is cool to see a large channel do a build on one as well.
Thought the same I also have had one for a minute! Definitely agree to changing out that fork, made a huge improvement
Which fork did you go with
Check out Wolf tick if you haven't already
@@whitehammeer I ended up finding a used recon gold fork. Had to put some new seals on it but it cost me about 150 and it works great. Tough to find a used one with a straight stem though
For me, this video is like a guide to convert general-purpose XC to trail bike for a beginner. Thank you a lot, Seth. I got a video that I was looking for!
You replace things that just didn't need to be replaced.. I think the joy you brought that girl and her father is worth more than any amount of money they could've payed however 🙏🏻
Love the vids man!
I clicked this so fast all his vids are so good
Same
I love shredding out my tires when they get bald. I go up the driveway, go down at about 17mph and slam the brakes till the tires smoke, or until it pops.
MORE!!!
We all need more of this.
Seth, please keep building to spec that you'd want. Every episode needs that genuine "will we keep it?" moment.
This series is so good, even tho it's only two episodes in.
Can't wait for s01e03!
Hi Seth, love this series of videos. If you’ve ever seen any of my former posts, you’ll know that I’ve been building and repairing bikes from $50 to multi thousands for many many years. It’s fun to watch you transform these bikes. So…this is the second video I’ve seen you do one particular thing, that in all of my years and professional experience, is a no-no. Square-tapered bottom brackets do not get grease on the spindles. With only 4 contact points, over time it will round out the crank arm square hole. Give it time and it will happen every time. And not even years and years, but much less. If someone rides a lot, it won’t take too terribly long at all. I also understand that it happens no matter what, but grease in that one spot will definitely speed up the process. I’m not criticizing you by any means, I love everything that you do. Just passing on a tip from an old man who’s been doing this since the first Stumpjumpers were all the rage. How far we’ve come. These days you can spend close to $20,000 for a super top tier bike. Wow! You make me wish I still lived in Hendersonville.
We’ve been waiting for a part 2 and can’t wait for more
Love seeing my hometown on this channel. Haven’t been back in years, but still exciting to see
You didn't just make a profit, you gave a young girl a fantastic bike and her dad a break on the price, this was a really nice thing to do, just the value of the knowledge of prioritizing the right parts was really valuable. This is a really good video, very respectable and goodhearted thing to do.
This is awesome seeing someone actually build one of these bikes. I'm a bike tech at Dicks Sporting Goods and we sell those Agressors there. I always tell people that they're really the only "trail capable" (and I say that lightly) bike that we sell. Easily upgradable too like you showed! Great video Seth!
I know a few companies have a big like, $500 to $5,000 range but it always funny to me to see the cheap GTs at Dicks or Wal-Mart and then carbon full-sus monsters on pinkbike.
I also work there...our "bike tech" is sooo bad at his job LOL. He angles all of the brake levers slightly upward...it's just hilarious. So I just adjust the levers every single time I sell a bike and let him keep doing his thing.
@@Jon-nz3dm LOL that's so funny, and I hear that kind of stuff constantly about other techs. I'm a rider myself, and have worked on all of my bikes over my lifespan so I feel it gives me a head up on the other guys lol. BUT I will say that the other people I work with are the same way. Putting forks on backwards, angling up the brake levers, not tightening wheels and pedals. Like cmon lol. I like to think I'm one of the few actual "techs" that the company has. 😂
dude, that's fking awesome! gotta keep supporting the young riders like her! i love seeing people who are really passionate about getting into trail riding and stuff :)))
This guy is bad ass for molding these bikes to his liking. This is an artist, I'm getting that same bike this week and will definitely look I to upgrading
I was expecting him to break down pricing then say " and we gave her the bike for free" lol best series on youtube right now
Glad I wasn't the only one. But Seth's got an extra mouth to feed now so I get it.
He did when you figure in his labor. :)
@@solitaryrefinement6787 add in the revenue from this video (230k views already). He good!
Seth, I must say, your video quality keeps going up, I think they can't get any better, then, sure enough, you outdo yourself. Great job as always and I love your videos. Keep up the great work!!
I've been riding my GT aggressor stock parts (except pedals and tires) for 3 years now pretty consistently. It was on sale brand new for $299 and got me into the sport. Ready to ride it into the ground!
Seth bringing in 130$ credits for spare parts is just him covering up that he lost 50$ in purchases 🤣🤣🤣
The profit is us watching this TH-cam video.
Truth be told no one ever would pay what he valued those parts
Wow, thank you again for reminding me that you are a size of a middle school girl. Did not expect you to fit perfectly into that bike
I love this series, it makes me want to get into bike flipping again.
Fun getting into, even more fun getting out ... I do it occasionally for a friend with no intent of making a penny. It's the only way is enjoyable and actually worth it. Especially now with delays, it's just a nightmare cause something outta your control always seems to go wrong on almost every build. You rarely end up making much and if you count your time you're usually losing money. Now I just do stuff for friends that don't have timelines or high expectations.
@@topspot4834 honest reply to Fedi, it's possible to be profitable but you really need to know what you are getting into, Brands make a big deal on the resale!
If you are Seriously going to get into it, resale value is based on Brands; concentrate your investments on Brands like Trek, Cannondale, Surly , Salsa, All-City, Felt and Specialized.. these brands will get you a better return than a Daimondback, GT, Schwinn.... walmart bikes... Also try to score on bikes with disc brakes... these will sale faster than the older vintage bikes.. try to stay with the 700c (29er) and 27.5... they will bring more buyers.. cheap 26 are a great way to start out small, just dont expect a big return..Good Luck
honestly one of the best series i've seen on youtube in a while , keep up the good work seth!
I cant believe I didnt skip any of this video. You kept me engaged the whole time! Great job.
I love this kind of bike entry-level bike with a one-by upfront. I'd love to see more content on this kind of bike.
Yep.
This is where i wish i had the power to sponsor you a daily live show thanks for making me watch this video i just could not skip!
Love how you put effort into the bike and not the video
U Rock
I'm always so tempted to do this when I see frames being tossed. I took my old 2002 Gary Fisher Mamba and threw some parts bins stuff on it, it's actually a pretty sweet single speed 26" rim brake steel hardtail now.
12:03 that scream was Seth when he got a call from Fox ha ha ha
Her smile when riding the bike was the best profit on this project, awesome man!
This is awesome Seth. I’ve been watching your videos for years, I think it’s awesome that your video style has changed somewhat to be more educational. I think it’s a great way to get more people into the sport and look towards your videos for all the information they need to get started. Good job man, keep shredding!
This series is actually interesting thank you ❤
I have a GT Aggressor Pro just like that! Thanks for putting the part links in the description.
Seth, would love to see all the items priced out with links to them. Thanks for the great content man!
Seth I've followed you for a long time now, and I'm loving this series you're doing. You really pull the format off well.
This might not be so related to the topic of this video, but this reminded me of why I fell in love with mountain biking. This really inspired me to take my ol' trek out again and I can't thank you enough. there is so much knowledgeable insight in this video, and I will definitely use it to modify my bike to my liking. again, I can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work up!!
loving this series so far
For the next bike you can buy these pretty cheap "dropper posts" where there is a lever underneath the saddle to raise and lower it and I think that could be a great budget upgrade
I think Seth knows what a dropper post is
@@richardcook2865 it's not like a regular dropper with the lever at the bars tho I think that's what he's trying to say
@@richardcook2865 i hate u
OK once you upgraded the fork I was with you 100%! The conversion to 1x was impressive! Personally, I'd call bs on giving your self value credit on the take off parts, because I think they have no value. But you get bonus credit for getting that girl a really good bike for her. Your work was not for $, but for love! Bravo! Let love rule!
I'm loving this new series! Go on Seth! 😁
I have watched and learned so much from Berm's clips, I can legit-ly say I can fix pretty much anything and pickup an inexpensive hobby [minus the tools] of fixing my and friends bike. for weekend entertainment, I have sold few bikes I had purchased for my use for little to no profit after all the parts were replaced/enhanced. I got the joy out of fixing and riding all kinds of bike since March of 2020. I now have three nice new Quick 5, Tarmac Sport, and Marlin 6 and love them all and plan to keep them even after WFH ends in few months.
Just a tip from waaaay back in the day. For putting on grips like Seth used, buy a cheap can of hairspray (yes, hairspray!) and give the bars a quick skoosh. Your grips will slide on easy and when the spray dries, it dries sticky, so your grips ain't moving! 👍
Spray paint inside the grips works better for me. Usually the clear coat in a can.
Little bit of isopropyl works good. Dries in a few mins and leaves nothing behind.
Gt always have a great geometry, sad they don't paint them anymore with the sick colours and patterns that they use to have back in the 90s.
This serie is all i needed!
Couldn't agree more about the paint comment. I had a '94 GT in the yellow & blue Team Scream colours and it was sick!!
Just cleaned my aggressor up after 5 years of not riding. I am new to tinkering with bikes, but this is the video I needed for possible upgrades!
Those forks are in fact unethical. The crowns are so easy to snap, I’ve literally seen people send the Uppers through the lowers. I have a set I refuse to run after taking it apart.
Thank you. The base model suntour fork is way safer
if you want a safe and good fork its smart to buy a fork from some known brand.
Stfu🤣
dude, that girl is like 30kg, anything 1kg lighter is better
i agree. i live in a 3rd world country and those things are killer forks. they are an accident awaiting to happen. i've seen ones snapping too. and their victims? mtb newbies who are in it for the looks.
Proof that, with clever buying and a friend with a good parts bin, you can indeed upgrade entry level bikes to last longer into your riding career.
Of all the Flip Bikes I've watched so far - I LOVE this one. It's just my size too.
I love series keep good work Seth I've been subscribed since the start I've enjoyed every video!
Keep up the that's what I meant
This was a great video! The ending made me smile so much lol
Love this series, can’t believe I only stumbled onto it now
Loved it! I did like the Box upgrade but there is still room to balance it: decent hydraulic brakes (currently it has mechanical which are bad for shredding), brand fork (even a RockShox Judy would do the job) that is serviceable, a brand crank set - not a Chinese brand. In my opinion the pedal upgrade was not necessary.
yeah, the brakes would be my first upgrade
It is a fine $650 bike tho
"Did we make a profit?" Nope or barely, but you got a sweet video out of it. I love this series.
All in all, he's still making a profit off that sweet sweet ad revenue.
@@wyattevert6835 Yep. That's exactly what I was insinuating ha. It's a good series.
Real fun to watch, great ideea for a show. Love the old tech!
This was a great video, Seth. Love seeing the kids with big smiles on their faces. Good job, Sir! (although the Fox decal... tsk tsk. lol~!) I really enjoy this series, btw. Keep up the good work.
I am guessing he divulged the fork was not genuine Fox.
i like how seth is struggling to minimize the spent cost hahhaaha love this
The best part.... You were a major contributor in helping to get another mountain biker on the trail!! You never know, she could be the 2030 World Cup Champion. No doubt she is now the envy of her "riding buddies" AND made a cameo appearance on Berm Peak to boot. Nice work, Seth!!
It’s not not if Seth goes over budget, it’s how far he goes
I actually really like this series’s
This series is my favorite...I love the flips!
I'd love to see an expensive high end flip. It would be interesting seeing the challenge of deciding what components to upgrade/swap since high end bike parts are such a personal choice for riders looking to spend that amount.
easy anything 10 speed and up , upgraded rear hub , also weight ??? carbon cranks are nice other cranks are nice too . hydraulic brakes .
Seth thinks he made $100 but we all know that little girl got a ripping bike worked on by someone whose extensive professional skills would have cost way more had she paid for them. Little Girl took the W.
Sorry bro - I think you topped out - I don't see being able to flip any better than you did on this one... as a father of two young girls you made my night when that little girl screamed with excitement on her new bike... good man....really good man.
Amazing videos, but cant wait for build videos🤟🔥
creative way to make money, content and fun!
Loved this one. Thanks for the tip on the fork! I am building a bike for my daughter and I took some notes.
I love how his just magically has every tool and thing in the world in house