Just a tip from a fabrication specialist. When drilling out a rivet nut, use a drill bit that is nearly the same size as the outside diameter of the flange. Be sure to go slow with little pressure and keep it cool. Soon as the flange spins it will stop you from doing too much damage.
Awesome video Evan!!! Have you considered letting some other fellas shred on each bike too to see how the results vary or how similar they are? Maybe find an new rider that is completely new to bikes and an intermediate rider? Just to compare those results too. This series has been awesome I've kinda followed a similar path on my 2023 Roscoe 8, I saved a ton a money going with a Marzocchi z2 bomber when Planet Cyclery was closing for 375$ instead of buying a Fox 34 or a Pike or anything like that. I also just purchased a set of Hunt wheels thanks to you lol.
I’ve built plenty of bikes over the years, and pretty much knew the outcome before I pressed play … BUT I watched the whole episode anyway and it was awesome! Well done man 👏🏻👏🏻
Your last high low series is what made me wanna buy a polygon! Bought a 2020 d5 off my buddy for 500 and Iv done a ton of upgrades and working on more now! So far very happy with how the bike feels!
I know this is a big ask Evan, but I was wondering if you had some spare forks as mine have sadly snapped and I do not have the money to get new ones, any fork would work but you will probably not see this comment but if you don’t see this comment just keep going your one of my favourite TH-camrs.
Awesome video so hooked on this comparison I couldn't stop watching and the results are not surprising sometimes all the gear doesn't fit together to make the ultimate package, low bike is smart choice's in a real world affordable way just the brakes I personally would have tried to find Shimano 4 piston over sram I like the level feel more and the pads don't wear as fast 👍👍👍
Thank you so so much for such a great series. This series has helped me so much for my own bike build with choosing what parts should i choose. Nice work with the videos :)
I'm using the MRP tensioner/chain guide/bashgaurd so I won't need anything in the rear at all... also highly recommend the new vivid ultimate! I have two meta sx with crazy diff builds and howler and leatherwood are my main stomping grounds! You should hit me up when you're heading out!
Loved this series it was an amazing bunch of videos really interesting to know I think that next you should do some longer travel enduro bikes sort of 170-180mm of travel 👍
Such good contents Evan, found your channel few weeks back and I'm going thru the entire backlog. You should do a video on the Costco Intense 951 trail bikes. They seem like an amazing value.
Hey, have you done/ thought about doing a low spec bike vs. high spec bile as purchased. Then upgrading only low spec until it pass the as purchased high spec. Then comparing cost of getting a lower spec bike past the purchased high spec and what's better value for money?
I've run those cheap Amazon Puroma branded raceface knock-off pedals for a couple of years now on my Santa Cruz Bronson without any issues. No slipping at all. For the price, you can buy longer bolts to run through the pedals for more grip. Spending $100 on flat MTB pedals is ridiculous.
@EvansMTBSaga was really surprised at the price you mentioned. Also since I probably will upgrade the wheels from my stock Marin ones I might look into those Hunt wheels. I really am a beginner and I have no clue what you need to look into to upgrade wheels. I definetly do not need 1500 eur wheels tho lol
Evan have you considered doing a 200k sub high/low season 3? I would like to see you do it with a HT over a FS personally. I'd love to see a RSD Middlechild & RSD RS or 2 Santa Cruz Chameleons. Love your videos man
"How much did u spend?!?!" Classic line lol. Epic, i wanna upgrade my bike like this series but i think i wanna have more of a speedish bike wit 2.2 tires cause yes lol. I love bikes its like a pc. Hella customizable
Is there any chance that you give free mountain bikes because i really wanted a mountain bike for a long time now but mountain bikes are really expensive in my country😢
Hi Evan ik you probably won’t do this but I’m looking to get back into riding after my crash a few years ago my bike got totalled, I was hit by a car and I’ve been too scared to get back on a bike but I wanted to get back into it but I can’t afford one me and with a baby girl on the way I don’t see me getting one any time soon so I wondered if you had a full suspension e-mtb trail bike or just a full suspension trail mtb that you don’t want and use anymore so I could get back into riding again cheers I love the vid keep making awesome bike videos we love them much love and take care
well stupid price bike for sure. my uncle said the price is to much compare the cost building it. s-works epic evo cost to build only around 2000 plus dollar and sold to 12 kto 13k dollar. so funny
dont know how you do it bro i just watched 1 and a half hours of mtb content without getting boared keep up the great work
You should do high versus high one with full Shimano with Fox and one with sram and rock shocks
Battle of the brands
Or Öhlins
The mountain bicycle capital of the world is where ever you happen to be while enjoying your mountain bicycle riding experience.
A lot of effort went into this video, I very much enjoyed watching! "big suspension" had me cracking up :)
Thank you very much!
Really enjoyed this series - good skills!
Love it! I watched this whole series as you put the videos out, but crashing through it all in one vid was just as cool. If I had a million dollars…
Just a tip from a fabrication specialist. When drilling out a rivet nut, use a drill bit that is nearly the same size as the outside diameter of the flange. Be sure to go slow with little pressure and keep it cool. Soon as the flange spins it will stop you from doing too much damage.
Awesome video Evan!!! Have you considered letting some other fellas shred on each bike too to see how the results vary or how similar they are? Maybe find an new rider that is completely new to bikes and an intermediate rider? Just to compare those results too.
This series has been awesome I've kinda followed a similar path on my 2023 Roscoe 8, I saved a ton a money going with a Marzocchi z2 bomber when Planet Cyclery was closing for 375$ instead of buying a Fox 34 or a Pike or anything like that. I also just purchased a set of Hunt wheels thanks to you lol.
I love these season long compilation videos. I loved the hardtail quest one as well.
Heck yeah man glad you liked it!
I’ve built plenty of bikes over the years, and pretty much knew the outcome before I pressed play … BUT I watched the whole episode anyway and it was awesome! Well done man 👏🏻👏🏻
Your last high low series is what made me wanna buy a polygon! Bought a 2020 d5 off my buddy for 500 and Iv done a ton of upgrades and working on more now! So far very happy with how the bike feels!
Donut does bikes now?
???
Yeah - comparably insightful, but as a LowCar devotee for life, I still love it.
@@IMTB2.this is an idea clearly taken from donut media’s high low series where they do the same thing with two identical cars.
I know this is a big ask Evan, but I was wondering if you had some spare forks as mine have sadly snapped and I do not have the money to get new ones, any fork would work but you will probably not see this comment but if you don’t see this comment just keep going your one of my favourite TH-camrs.
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Where you located? I just took of a sr suntour fork off my polygon that the old owner put on that I’m gonna be selling.
@@3074x4-Garage Tasmania
@@3074x4-Garage Tasmania
I have an entry level suntour. If in FL let me know.
Might have found my new favorite TH-cam channel! I learned a lot watching this video- keep 'em coming!
This was awesome! Thank you for this detailed account of each group. 👊🏾🔥🔥🔥
Really appreciate the editing on this 💯
Great series, watched all individual videos, waiting not patiently between releases :)
Thanks man! Another video out this weekend
Awesome video so hooked on this comparison I couldn't stop watching and the results are not surprising sometimes all the gear doesn't fit together to make the ultimate package, low bike is smart choice's in a real world affordable way just the brakes I personally would have tried to find Shimano 4 piston over sram I like the level feel more and the pads don't wear as fast 👍👍👍
big brothers i truly enjoyed a lot. Thanks watching each moment ufff....but feeling so gooodd wow!
Loved this series man. Thank you for all the awesome videos!
Thank you for the hard work Evan!
Thank you so so much for such a great series. This series has helped me so much for my own bike build with choosing what parts should i choose. Nice work with the videos :)
I think that butter cups on the newest Rockshox forks is pretty cool! your thoughts in the comments.
It's definitely noticeable, softer in the initial stroke. Id say it's a 25% improvement
I'm using the MRP tensioner/chain guide/bashgaurd so I won't need anything in the rear at all... also highly recommend the new vivid ultimate! I have two meta sx with crazy diff builds and howler and leatherwood are my main stomping grounds! You should hit me up when you're heading out!
Loved this series it was an amazing bunch of videos really interesting to know I think that next you should do some longer travel enduro bikes sort of 170-180mm of travel 👍
awesome series!
Such good contents Evan, found your channel few weeks back and I'm going thru the entire backlog. You should do a video on the Costco Intense 951 trail bikes. They seem like an amazing value.
polygons are fun. I had a polygon xtrada 6. But it was stolen from my job.
cannondale trail 8
but I’m looking to upgrade to full suspension bike next.
Loved this, just come across this channel so it’s an instant sub. Keep up the good work!
Thanks!! I have tons of videos on the channel, I hope you enjoy
Trail Bikes is the way to go, one for all
I’m getting the Suskiu t7 for Christmas , this will be my first full suspension and second mtb should I do upgrades straight away?
Right away, I'd go tubeless. But then feel it out for a little while and learn the full suspension! Hope you like it! Super capable bike
Thank you will do
You meke very good video thanks for all those effort!
Hey Evan, what do you think about butter cups on the rear shock (High bike)?
I don't think the rear has buttercups, but if I'm wrong, let me know in the comments
they could make it, with they're technology.
thank you for this amazing vid bro keep it up
Hey, have you done/ thought about doing a low spec bike vs. high spec bile as purchased. Then upgrading only low spec until it pass the as purchased high spec. Then comparing cost of getting a lower spec bike past the purchased high spec and what's better value for money?
you are super channeling Chad, you better be careful or he make splinter off and form his own channel. Great episode!
why do you swapped shock from rockshox deluxe to suntour
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I've run those cheap Amazon Puroma branded raceface knock-off pedals for a couple of years now on my Santa Cruz Bronson without any issues. No slipping at all. For the price, you can buy longer bolts to run through the pedals for more grip. Spending $100 on flat MTB pedals is ridiculous.
Nice username! Haha. Yeah race face knock off pedals are great. It cracks me up when people say to buy the brand name for $30 more
nice comparason, thanks
Could I have a link for the bash guard/chain guide please
I like the testing, but I'm not sure of the fight club style vignettes
Harsh lighting conditions. The finale I had the white balance go nuts and that nearly ruined all footage of the final testing
Wow, those guys look almost the same! Are they twins?
Maybe the one guy is just in better shape than the other guy and that’s why the bike did better
I like how he used a stick as a bike stand
3 times more expensive is of course better, but not 3 times better.
The slowest and weakest factor is always the driver, not the bike🤣
Evan, this must be your longest video, YET?!
Hardtail Quest compilation video last year was like 2 hr 40 min haha
@@EvansMTBSaga W😳w!
I wonder what the outcome would be with 1460g carbon hunt wheels... heavier carbon may be why the speeds were close.
One up composite peddles are great .
So good. I dislike when you can feel the spindle through your shoe but the OneUp pedals don't have that problem
Red lyrik on thumbnail?.?
Then why do dirt jumpers and slope style ride tubes?
I love the High Low seasons. I have learned a lot! I've probably watched both seasons twice. Would you be willing to sale the T6 in its stock form?
Yup I will be selling it locally. Are you local to Bentonville?
@@EvansMTBSaga okay. No, I'm in California. Oh well. I hope you heal up soon!
Can you so a Downhill Bike for season 3 pleas❤
I don't think I'll do season 3. Too much work on my end
SICK!!
Nice vid
I don‘t understand this breakpower thing, just pull harder if you want to stop faster, right?
You can pull max power, but then you'll skid and won't stop as fast. Some brakes apply power better and stronger and don't make you skid
Modest budget style........Fox Float X shock? Is Fox anything really budget or modest?
Yeah super easy to find them used or new take off for cheap
@EvansMTBSaga was really surprised at the price you mentioned. Also since I probably will upgrade the wheels from my stock Marin ones I might look into those Hunt wheels.
I really am a beginner and I have no clue what you need to look into to upgrade wheels.
I definetly do not need 1500 eur wheels tho lol
Evan have you considered doing a 200k sub high/low season 3? I would like to see you do it with a HT over a FS personally. I'd love to see a RSD Middlechild & RSD RS or 2 Santa Cruz Chameleons. Love your videos man
2 pound difference? I think placebo
Now compare the stock price + upgrade cost against a stock bike of the same price of both
Do high low with the same model carbon and aluminum hardtails
This don´t nede long comment. «Thanks» 🤩
Do you own any dh bike? I never seen you ride one
Nope. I don't have any trails around here for a DH bike. Maybe in the future
I never knew that there was a thing called electric socks and forks
Thanks for your work,but why dont you wear knnepads
Holy bots in here haha.
Fixed it! Thanks for pointing it out
It’s cause he cloned himself…😅
Where are the views?!
More upgrade for siskiu T series till meet best part for low cost
Good video 17kg ! That's heavy. I got.my giant down to 12.5 and lapierre to 13.5kg.
Knowing and working with carbon.. I don't see it out performing aluminum.
Im confused, he edit very good 2 persons or are they twins?😂
Edited!
@EvansMTBSaga uuuu that makes sense now
@EvansMTBSaga another question, If you read this could you do a video upgrading mtb with only cheap things on Amazon? That would be insane ngl
how are you going to tell people that are not in the hobby that a +1000$ bike is cheap?
Honestly you should upgrade things for comfort not speed
where'd you get that dinosaur shirt?
Haha those are Chad's party shirts!
partyshirtinternational.com/collections/theshirts
@@EvansMTBSaga thanks! I love that dino one, gotta have it lol
Hi Sir, are you interested to test ebike and take video for us in Italy?
"How much did u spend?!?!" Classic line lol. Epic, i wanna upgrade my bike like this series but i think i wanna have more of a speedish bike wit 2.2 tires cause yes lol. I love bikes its like a pc. Hella customizable
I don’t think you should buy used parts because you should be comparing like for like retail upgrades.
I feel like this was inspired by donut media
Are they the same person
Yeah
Chad is Evan
Is there any chance that you give free mountain bikes because i really wanted a mountain bike for a long time now but mountain bikes are really expensive in my country😢
can I have the low bike
It's gone already
Are you guys twins 🤔
Both Evan dude
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Hi Evan ik you probably won’t do this but I’m looking to get back into riding after my crash a few years ago my bike got totalled, I was hit by a car and I’ve been too scared to get back on a bike but I wanted to get back into it but I can’t afford one me and with a baby girl on the way I don’t see me getting one any time soon so I wondered if you had a full suspension e-mtb trail bike or just a full suspension trail mtb that you don’t want and use anymore so I could get back into riding again cheers I love the vid keep making awesome bike videos we love them much love and take care
well stupid price bike for sure. my uncle said the price is to much compare the cost building it. s-works epic evo cost to build only around 2000 plus dollar and sold to 12 kto 13k dollar. so funny
Ultra High-End bike vs Ultra Ultra High End lonely architect edition bike.....SMH
Evan, any Thomson and 5Dev Titanium
g😁od!es..
I would do Thompson, but i can't afford 5dev haha
@EvansMTBSaga I think I've already told you what one of 5Devs very cool 6/4 Titanium cranks and their very cool 6/4 Titanium stems cost in 🍁💰😳
ya i like these alot