Very cool video! Very helpful and you went straight to the points and tips, appreciate it. My only suggestion is in the music selection, I love that music but is more related to action clips, I would love to listen something calmer instead so I can sit down and watching it relax drink some coffee ☕️😁 Thanks man, I just subscribed!
I "get" the desire to convert to a one-by having ridden my Dolomite for a few weeks now. However, I've found that I am definitely on high range of gears, or on a low range range. You can readily predict the need to switch. I don't recommend doing this upgrade until you ride the bike for awhile. Same for the other "must do" upgrades you will find on TH-cam. The bike is amazingly well conceived and constructed. Enjoy!
You have a point. But I have trained thousands of people. (Ret.Nypd Bicycle Ins) And the one constant mistake is changing gears. If it wasn’t a common problem for most people the industry would not have switched. If you have been riding a long time sure it’s easy. But a new rider just having to switch one side, much simpler. Less thinking and more concentration on riding. On pavement or a beach not so bad. But everyone I ride with is riding trails. On an uphill the last thing you want is to switch into the wrong gear. It all depends on your riding style and your budget. The Dolomite is a good bike for the price I agree. But the upgrades make it much better. The Advent X shifters compared to the stock shifters are much smoother. Just makes for a great trail ride.
My mongoose hitch didn’t have the Allen bolt it has a bolt instead. I tried to take it off but was stuck. So I’ve got to find a cheater pipe for the 30 tooth Bucklos chain ring.
@@kidbaseball4 i got it. The park tool broke but I got the crank side done. I had to drill out what was left. Had to grind off the other side but got it done. No scratches. Working great
Hey man, I have a Mongoose Malus and I'm looking into the Advent X product line to upgrade it. Do you know which 10-speed freewheel would work with the Advent X product line? Just curious. Thanks.
It should work fine. The Dolomite has a replaceable derailleur hanger. The Malus’ frame is steel so the hanger is part of the frame. Good luck! Let me know how it comes out.
How does the cassette go from 8 sprockets to 10? Wouldn't it be wider and, as such, no longer fit in available space between the wheel stays? Spacers are deleted and replaced with cogs?
@@kidbaseball4 31.9mm/1.25in, I have one that fits the tube, a shimano fd-tz31, the problem for me is more the tremendous offset given by the much wider bottom bracket.
I put the RST Renegade suspension fork with a 27.5x3" wheelset from Framed Bikes on mine for the summer (along with shorter stem and longer bars. AMAZING performance with over 2lbs of weight loss. Next up is hydraulic brakes and maybe a drive train upgrade down the line.
This is really stupid, but how did you put together Backlos cranks with chainring? Set came with bolt/nut and chainring body is threaded. I can see in the video - you used both bolt and nut, but there is no room for the nut and if I just use a bolt it is too short, barely goes couple of threads in. What am I missing?
I have 4.0 tires so it doesn’t hit the tire. I’m wondering if you could put a spacer on before installing the cassette and pulling one of the smaller cogs off so it clears. Or replace the rear tire with a 4.3.
Your chain doesn't seem to pass two links and I think you are using the same 8 speed chain for the new 10 speed drivetrain. It suppose to be 118 link 10 speed chain for this particular configuration.
Was that the video where I cut the grips off? Yes, thank you for the tip.The slip on grips are something I don’t use. And I have a draw full of them. I only use lock on grips.
Looks like an interesting upgrade. Was your primary motivation a single trigger shifter for 1x10 rather than more complicated 2x8? I imagine so weight loss was obtained. the new drive set has a 34 tooth chain ring and 11-48 cassette. How that compare to the original as far a dynamic range?
Hey Mark, welcome! My primary motivation to eliminate the front derailer and shifter was not so much for the weight savings but for the simplicity. Coming from a 3×7 gear set up once I switch to the one by 10 it just made sense. Less to fail while out on the trail. I also feel it’s less stress on the chain. The range is awesome. I have no regrets changing over.
@@kidbaseball4 Howdy! Thanks for the reply. I totally get it, one trigger shifter (+ and -) is sweet when the downhill quickly becomes an uphill. Your current set has full range of .666 to 2.90 all on one shifter. The original set had .649 to 3,27 but on two shifters. The original had .649 to 2.00 on the 22T chain ring and 1.058 to 3.27 on 36T chain ring. You've just about kept the original range at vastly improved simplicity. Enjoy your videos!
Awesome Video!! Would anyone know where I can get this bike in a XL or even a L frame? I’m 6 foot 5 and want one bad. Up here in Canada these bikes are non existent. I’ve seen a few people in here say how they just ordered one. Any helps appreciated!
It’s around 220.00 for all the drivetrain parts. If you search around online the part prices come up. The only thing is a that Microshift doesn’t sell a package. You have to buy each piece separately. Sometimes from different sellers. Hope this helps.
Very cool video! Very helpful and you went straight to the points and tips, appreciate it.
My only suggestion is in the music selection, I love that music but is more related to action clips, I would love to listen something calmer instead so I can sit down and watching it relax drink some coffee ☕️😁
Thanks man, I just subscribed!
I'm going to be upgrading mine soon and your superb video is going to help me do just that. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! And good luck!!!!
Great video. Can't wait until mine comes. I was thinking of a similar upgrade, thanks for making it so clear and concise.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I "get" the desire to convert to a one-by having ridden my Dolomite for a few weeks now. However, I've found that I am definitely on high range of gears, or on a low range range. You can readily predict the need to switch. I don't recommend doing this upgrade until you ride the bike for awhile. Same for the other "must do" upgrades you will find on TH-cam. The bike is amazingly well conceived and constructed. Enjoy!
You have a point. But I have trained thousands of people. (Ret.Nypd Bicycle Ins)
And the one constant mistake is changing gears. If it wasn’t a common problem for most people the industry would not have switched. If you have been riding a long time sure it’s easy. But a new rider just having to switch one side, much simpler. Less thinking and more concentration on riding. On pavement or a beach not so bad. But everyone I ride with is riding trails. On an uphill the last thing you want is to switch into the wrong gear. It all depends on your riding style and your budget. The Dolomite is a good bike for the price I agree. But the upgrades make it much better. The Advent X shifters compared to the stock shifters are much smoother. Just makes for a great trail ride.
My mongoose hitch didn’t have the Allen bolt it has a bolt instead. I tried to take it off but was stuck. So I’ve got to find a cheater pipe for the 30 tooth Bucklos chain ring.
Good luck
@@kidbaseball4 i got it. The park tool broke but I got the crank side done. I had to drill out what was left. Had to grind off the other side but got it done. No scratches. Working great
@@calvinetheridge4749 that’s awesome!! Glad to hear
Is the CSG104 11-48 a freewheel, I have a Mulas and rear wheel is set up as freewheel not cassette. Will that work on my bike?
No, it’s a cassette.
Ya... regular steel frame Dolomite and Mulus has a freewheel... the ALX has a cassette and alloy frame... much lighter.
Great video. Do you have video on How to remove and replace freehub on mongoose ALX ? I using 11mm Allen key but not fitting.
@@hungDaoism Thanks, did you try a 10mm? I don’t have a video with that, sorry
I try 10mm Allen key but too small. I will try 12mm on none driver side next 😜
Hey man, I have a Mongoose Malus and I'm looking into the Advent X product line to upgrade it. Do you know which 10-speed freewheel would work with the Advent X product line? Just curious. Thanks.
@@nosywendigo592 if you call Advent X they can help you.
Are there any "LOUD HUBS" for the
Mongoose dolomite alx 😳????????
Not that I’m aware of. But you could bend the pawls in the freehub.
th-cam.com/video/auPpeoVn0mE/w-d-xo.html
@@kidbaseball4
Really 😂
@@ghost_of_righteousness yes
Will that rear derailleur work with the Malus, since the hanger is already a part of the frame. Looks like the Dolomite has an attachment as a hanger.
It should work fine. The Dolomite has a replaceable derailleur hanger. The Malus’ frame is steel so the hanger is part of the frame. Good luck! Let me know how it comes out.
What are the tool remover part numbers for cassette and crank
Go on Amazon and type in cassette removal tools.Or you can bring the wheel to a bike shop. They might just help you out. I
How does the cassette go from 8 sprockets to 10? Wouldn't it be wider and, as such, no longer fit in available space between the wheel stays? Spacers are deleted and replaced with cogs?
The material is taller if that makes sense.
@@kidbaseball4 thank you.
As long as I get a bucklos square taper shouldn’t it fit on a Mongoose Hitch?
Yes it should
I just purchased a bucklos due In 4 days
Do you happen to still have that front derailleur? I actually wanna install one on my steel frame dolomite. 3x8 if I can swing it.
I’ll look. What size is your seat tube?
@@kidbaseball4 31.9mm/1.25in, I have one that fits the tube, a shimano fd-tz31, the problem for me is more the tremendous offset given by the much wider bottom bracket.
@@danielauen7790 I’ll check in the morning and get back to you. Are you in NY?
@@kidbaseball4 Florida, Right time zone, Wrong side of the country lol.
@@danielauen7790 lol, I’ll get back to you in the morning.
That’s a bad boy… what’s the size of the low gear. How many teeth?
Thanks. 48t
Any chance of some Amazon links? 😎
I put the RST Renegade suspension fork with a 27.5x3" wheelset from Framed Bikes on mine for the summer (along with shorter stem and longer bars. AMAZING performance with over 2lbs of weight loss. Next up is hydraulic brakes and maybe a drive train upgrade down the line.
That’s awesome! I have a dropper post and hydraulic brakes going on on the next two episodes.
Hey Bob, how is that RST fork treating you? I was looking to throw one on the mongoose fat bike.
@@kidbaseball4 it's still holding up great and I'll never regret putting it on there!
Great instructional video. Stay Blessed.
This is really stupid, but how did you put together Backlos cranks with chainring? Set came with bolt/nut and chainring body is threaded. I can see in the video - you used both bolt and nut, but there is no room for the nut and if I just use a bolt it is too short, barely goes couple of threads in. What am I missing?
The bolts should sit recessed inside of the chainring/crank arm
Can you send a picture or video?
@@kidbaseball4 I will try. Are wholes in the chainring threaded or not?
They are not. They self thread into the bolts themselves
@@BorKagan777 th-cam.com/video/O1LHADuVg3E/w-d-xo.html
Problem is my hitch has a seven speed. I need a part number for a new 8-10 speed hub.
Call mongoose,they should be able to help.
That bike may have a freewheel not a cassette. You would need a new rear hub. Or a rear wheel set up for a cassette.
@@kidbaseball4 lt does but I need the free hub body
Can you give me the part number for a 8, 9 and 10 speed free hub? I want to install a advent X 10 speed on my mongoose hitch.
I just placed the cassette on my existing free hub.
Quick question. When in the 48t how close is chain to tire? Tried running my 4.8 tires but rubbed when in small chain ring and big cog. Thanks
I have 4.0 tires so it doesn’t hit the tire. I’m wondering if you could put a spacer on before installing the cassette and pulling one of the smaller cogs off so it clears. Or replace the rear tire with a 4.3.
If you have a square tapered bottom bracket you might be able to space that over enough to avoid the rubbing.
Give that a try thanks!
Your chain doesn't seem to pass two links and I think you are using the same 8 speed chain for the new 10 speed drivetrain. It suppose to be 118 link 10 speed chain for this particular configuration.
What are you taking about? How could you make that assumption? There is a brand new 10 speed chain on the bike. And it is two links over.
@@kidbaseball4 I made this assumption watching this video. I'm sorry if I'm wrong. Overall it's a good video
No worries!
An air compressor is such a handy tool... takes off slip ons in seconds.
Was that the video where I cut the grips off? Yes, thank you for the tip.The slip on grips are something I don’t use. And I have a draw full of them. I only use lock on grips.
Looks like an interesting upgrade. Was your primary motivation a single trigger shifter for 1x10 rather than more complicated 2x8? I imagine so weight loss was obtained. the new drive set has a 34 tooth chain ring and 11-48 cassette. How that compare to the original as far a dynamic range?
Hey Mark, welcome! My primary motivation to eliminate the front derailer and shifter was not so much for the weight savings but for the simplicity. Coming from a 3×7 gear set up once I switch to the one by 10 it just made sense. Less to fail while out on the trail. I also feel it’s less stress on the chain. The range is awesome. I have no regrets changing over.
@@kidbaseball4 Howdy! Thanks for the reply. I totally get it, one trigger shifter (+ and -) is sweet when the downhill quickly becomes an uphill. Your current set has full range of .666 to 2.90 all on one shifter. The original set had .649 to 3,27 but on two shifters. The original had .649 to 2.00 on the 22T chain ring and 1.058 to 3.27 on 36T chain ring. You've just about kept the original range at vastly improved simplicity. Enjoy your videos!
Awesome Video!! Would anyone know where I can get this bike in a XL or even a L frame? I’m 6 foot 5 and want one bad. Up here in Canada these bikes are non existent. I’ve seen a few people in here say how they just ordered one. Any helps appreciated!
Awesome video I love my advent X!
Thank you! It is pretty awesome.
Are these cranks real good? Any problem with it?
I don’t know about real good. But no complaints on three sets so far.
This i was waiting...where did u get the parts? Thanks
Amazon
@@kidbaseball4 bs
@@cajunsurvivor what’s bs?
@@kidbaseball4 sorry me spoke no spanish you welcome
Is this bike good for straight street riding?
It wouldn’t be my first choice. Do you plan on riding on the beach or in the snow?
Why no links to the parts you used..
I did show the part numbers in the video. I’m not sponsored by micro shift. I figured you could do some work.
Can you tell us what it cost to do all that?
It’s around 220.00 for all the drivetrain parts. If you search around online the part prices come up. The only thing is a that Microshift doesn’t sell a package. You have to buy each piece separately. Sometimes from different sellers. Hope this helps.
@@kidbaseball4 thank you!
Learn how to operate a wrench you are using it backwards it works a lot better the other way around
Been waiting 6 months to buy one of these in medium -- if anyone knows anything, please let me know. Thanks.
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@@kidbaseball4 WOW, ask and you shall receive....Thanks.
@@Mike-B. you’re welcome!
Great video your r prrice
How about I buy the parts and you put it on for me 😂
Lol where do you live?
@@kidbaseball4 two locations nyc and upstate ny.
Please furnish the part numbers so other people can purchase. Especially me.
MICROSHIFT20-CS-H103-11-48
CSG 104 is the aluminum version
Sadly my gf won't let me buy this bike.
Why not?
@@kidbaseball4 I got electric scooter.