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For what its worth, I enjoy the variety in one channel. I think that for reviews you can't beat Luke at trace velo, and honest mechanics from the Ribble valley cyclist. I used to enjoy Mapdec but I think they have started being a bit snobbish with their Look and Time connections. Leonard Lee is an enjoyable and inspiring channel and when I first found you I liked your relaxed style and cheery disposition. So, don't change too much, but for sure give us genuine reviews in the mix. I'm sure behind the scenes creating video content is time consuming so take care not to burn yourself out.
Cheers David, I also love watching ‘as always…. Luke’, as he’s always so detailed with his reviews. Leonard is also great and I love his natural, down to earth presenting style.
Given the comments, I’ll probably filter a few reviews in on a different day of the week, as and when I get them, to keep them separate from the main blog videos.
Appreciate the kind words about not burning out too. That’s much appreciated. 🌟
Agree with all David’s comments 👍👍🚴🏻 Pete
I like the variety of the channel, it's got sunday rides, tech reviews, epic adventures. I would say keep that up!
Cheers mate, really appreciate the input. 👍
I have lots of thoughts! As many have already said, we love your content as it already is, I particularlty like the weekly weekend rides with your mates (it almost feels like they're my mates too!), but "we love you as you are!" may not be the most helpful feedback, so I'll try and elaborate..
As a viewer it's exciting to be following your channel as you're growing and "taking off" so to speak, and I hope that continues. Speaking for myself, I'd prefer you to stick to a single channel, and keep the reviews cycling related. Perhaps a weekly ride / story video, and every other week swap between a Workshop Wednesday and a Review Friday for example?
In any case, congrats on the continuing success, and see you very soon!
Thanks Dave. That’s really interesting and heartening to hear. It’s so great to have all of you guys along with me on this journey and, similarly to you, I feel like I’ve become good friends with a lot of you guys too. 💪🏻
I’ll defo stick to a single channel though and, as you suggest, probably put the review videos out on a different day as and when I do them, so as not to upset the usual Sunday vlogs that people seem to enjoy. 👌🏻
Thanks so much for your thoughts. 🌟
I think it's a testament to you as a person to put this out to viewers to make a decision about what they want to see, rather than telling us what you're going to do like it or not. I first found your channel when I was new to cycling, your gravel bike conversion piqued my interest, inspired me to build my own, and I now enjoy your ride videos and banter every week. My own thoughts are that I'm more than happy for you to add tech reviews to this channel as, in my mind it means less admin for you and will leave you more time to enjoy life. Whatever direction you take, you can consider me a continued subscriber, and if you're ever up this beautifully hilly end of the country, bring your bike 😁
Thanks so much, Alex, that’s so kind of you to say and I’m so happy that one of my videos was part of giving you confidence to build your own bike. 💪🏻
I really appreciate having you along for the ride and your continued support! 🌟
It's the rides with mates vlogging style which appeals most, but that said, as our trusted leading Essex cycling TH-camr, a mix of reviews along the way would be great too! Loving your work, keep them coming, I'd prefer all the content in one channel for what it's worth.
Really appreciate your thoughts on this. It seems you're not alone on the single channel preference, so I'll defo stick with that and will now likely put any review videos out on a different day, to stop them interfering with the usual Sunday Funday rules that people seem to enjoy.
I just found your channel because of the cycling bibs video, been watching other videos now, and being a person who likes to watch reviews of almost everything that i buy/use, you keep things real and the attention to details is always good, there will always be a target who likes in-depth or detailed reviews.
About other channel, i could suggest doing everything in one channel. Variety is key and if you are open or want to do different things, not only associated with cycling, you can always make playlists, you can work different thumbnails for the videos, etc.
Also it's like natural progression, your channel is "Peter Treadway" which is good and could work as a brand, keeping it neutral, you aren't "Peter the cyclist" or "Peter cycling reviews". Best of luck!
Thanks Elias, I'll definitely be keeping it one channel now, as that's what most people seem to prefer and, as you suggest, I'll likely just make a separate playlist of the previews and put them out on a different day to the usual ride vlogs.
Really appreciate your input though.
Loving your channel so far, mate. For me, I won't mind an occasional review, as long as the majority is cycling antics (and perhaps a cheeky build every once in a while).
Thanks so much for your thoughts. I’ll definitely keep bringing the builds, as often as I can and there’s no chance of stupid cycling antics stopping. 😉
Well Mr Treadwell, I love the channel and look forward to seeing "a friend" each Sunday. I used to watch Jullette Elliot, but once she got to over 100,000 subs every video was look at what I got this week. I no longer watch her stuff. Reviews are helpful, so not a problem but it's cycling that interests me. I trust you, and think you will come to a good decision. I would like to buy a tyre glide tyre remover, do you know where I can buy one? Remember I need it posting to France. Also one small thing if you start giving away ebikes to subscribers imagine some one in Texas winning a 24 kilo bike. Will a second class stamp be enough. Unfortunately you would have to restrict some things to UK subscribers only. Thanks again for a great video. Oh I just bought a Trek Allant 7+ to help me with the hills and my back.
Thanks so much for your take, Richard. My exact concern is putting off the very people who have helped in building this channel.
I think I may eventually start a new 'every now and then' series for reviews that go out on a different day, to keep the Sunday funday vlogs the same.
As for the tyre glider, it appears you can get them on Amazon.fr, if you have access to that. Looks to be around €17 currently.
And yes, the postage issue for the bikes had crossed my mind and I did consider that I'd probably need to restrict the giveaway to UK only sadly, not just due to the weight, but in the case of e-bikes, transporting the battery on a plane can be an issue!
Hadn't heard of the Allant though but have just looked it up and have to say it looks a beast of a bike. I do like how good looking e bikes are becoming now.
Again though, thanks for your detailed thoughts and continued support.
Came across your channel accidentally. Really enjoy it mate. For me it's the social fun rides that I enjoy the most, I may be wrong here on this but I might suggest the majority of your followers aren't the Cat 1 racers or overly high tech minded people who need the latest and greatest gear/bike tech.. They are probably middled aged men who share the basic love of getting on their bike and simply riding alone or with a few mates.. Add in a few healthy cheeky challenges , whether it be a PB up the hill or a loop to find the best coffee shop in your area. Certainly makes it entertaining, and I guess that's what I subscribed for. You and your mates riding a bike and laughing along the way. Bottom line it's your channel, I am thankful for everything you do to create something that I enjoy and can relate with you.
Thanks so much, Andy,. I really appreciate the mind words and I'm so glad you found the channel and continue to enjoy the videos. I think you're absolutely right on the audience being, as I am, long beyond their best racing years! 🤣.
I definitely want to get some more challenge videos thrown in to the mix. Finding the time to get away from the family is my current issue though, but I'm hoping to have a couple more this year.
Really appreciate your support, mate.
Yes mate keep at or come perth perfect winter sun sun😊😊😊
I’ve only been to Oz once, Peter. It was about 9 years ago, to shoot a wedding in Perth, funnily enough. I’d never felt heat like it though, nor had I ever shot a wedding in shorts and flip flops! 😂
Thankfully the wedding was outside at the Mounts Bay Sailing Club, so my buddy and I took it turns to walk to the waters edge and paddle our feet to cool off! 😂
I’ve been desperate to get back since. One day. 🤞🏼
I say keep the same channel, maybe just have a section for reviews. That gives people one landing page for all your content. Keep it up, love the videos! 💪
Cheers Randy, I think that's what I'll end up doing, rather than starting a whole new channel. 👍
Extra content is cool, but keep doing the videos in your current format as well. They are awesome
Thanks so much, Chris, I really appreciate you saying that and I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. I'll definitely try to keep the same format/style going forward.
Thanks again for the support.
I got a you tube suggestion for your channel quite some time ago. The first video I watched got me hooked. Funny and had the feel good factor. So refreshing to just see people enjoying riding their bikes with friends 🙂Think it's amazing that you're putting us people first. Personally I think keep on what you're doing but totally see that the review / giveaway thing is a good idea too. Testament to the type of bloke you are. I have watched channels in the past and when the you tuber's channel got spoilt by sponsorship, it put me off watching them but I honestly don't think that will happen to your channel. Sorry for the essay!
Thanks so much, Linda and don’t apologise at all for how much you’ve written. It blows me away that people spend their time even watching the videos I make, so it’s even more amazing to see them spend more time writing out a detailed response to help me out with advice!
I definitely want to start giving back to my subscribers though, so I’m actually really excited about doing some giveaways. I just need to work out the logistics of sending a 30kgs e bike in the post! 😂
I really appreciate your thoughts and kind words though. 🌟
Keep the variety mate, it's value to your channel 👍
Make the products relevant to us and keep your integrity. With that being the case it'll add even more value to your channel
Cheers buddy, I'll try to mix it up and definitely won't oversaturate the channel with reviews. 👌
@petertreadway by the way, I've just installed a wheeltop disc groupset. A mix of emotions there. So much is straight forward but getting the correct level of movement between each cog os a challenge until you work out the trick 👌
Peter, If it’s cycling related do it on this channel, if it isn’t start another one. Really enjoy your content and, like so many others, I just love cycling videos. Keep it up, thanks.
Thanks so much Terry, really appreciate your thoughts. I'll definitely stick to cycling content on one channel and put them out on a separate day to avoid interrupting the Sunday ride vlogs. 👌
Yay Texas got a mention
I'll make it there for a bike ride one day! 😉
Hi Pete,
Ive watched the channel from day 1 and absolutely love it (look forward to it every sunday and for a horrible moment i thought you were going to say you were stopping it). I would like all the vids on one channel, there’s no faffing around between channels then and i enjoy all the content you put out anyway,hope this helps and well done on how the channel has grown its well deserved. 👍🏻
Thanks so much for this, Lee. Really appreciate your kind words and support. Given all the comments here, I'll definitely be keeping it all on one channel now and will likely just put any review videos I do out on a different day, to keep the Sundays for the usual vlogs and bike builds.
Thanks again for sticking around though. I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. 👍
Your current style of content is something special, and I'd hate for it to lose that authenticity. I gladly watched your Cycplus review even though I'm not in the market for any air delivery apparatus. It was great to have you confirm the manufacturer claims, and I know you will update us in the future if durability or battery life prove an issue long-term. That being said, it was a bit annoying when the same content was included frame-for-frame within the LtP video. I'd say as long as you avoid reruns it doesn't matter much to me how you choose to include review content. Just keep being upfront and honest, and I'm sure I'll still enjoy listening even if it's not a product I'm interested in buying. I guess I share your enthusiasm for delving into specs and details.
Yeh, I made a mistake putting that review in the middle of the L2P video. My initial thinking was that it would fit well with the theme of needing to travel light on a long distance ride, but the jumping back to do the testing portion upset the flow of what should have been an adventure video!
Lesson learned though and I'll be keeping the challenge and review videos largely separate from now on!
Really appreciate your honest input with this though and thanks so much for sticking around 👍
Brilliant channel just dont make it 2 serious the beauty of your channel is the humour and all the boys in the group and the chat between you all thats what makes your channel different!!.
Cheers Steven. Yeh, that's exactly what I want to avoid ruining.
As per your other comment, I'll likely start a new series of videos that go out on a different day for reviews. Again, it won't be every week (or even every month maybe) but it'll save them ruining the Sunday Funday ride videos. Really appreciate your input.
Hi Peter, your channel is fantastic the way it is. Maybe a "Review Thursday" would cover the reviews. Running two channels may spread you a bit thin. Say "hi" to Jimmy he is a brilliant part of your channel, I wish I had someone like him on my channel, he really makes me laugh 👍👍
Thanks so much, Gary. I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. But yeh, I'll definitely be putting the reviews out on a different day from now on, to keep them separate from the usual ride vlogs and bike builds.
And yes, everyone needs a Jimmy, whether for TH-cam or just in life generally! 🤣 In fact, this channel would be nothing without his cheery demeanour along with the rest of nut bars I ride with!
you sure inspire as I took my first ride this week, thank you and aliexpress lol 800 well spent now to be sore and see how out of shape I am with you , training plan in hand , thank you sir, TAKE THE FREE STUFF , ADHD right with you
So glad to hear I've even partly inspired you to get on a bike (and spend lots of money 🫣).
Let's go with the training plan though. I know you'll smash it! 💪
You could have two separate channels, include all cycling specific stuff on this channel and any other on another. Best of both worlds. Just a thought, great channel… PS; I would love you to do a build on the wheeltop groupset…
Cheers Alistair. Having a separate channel for reviews was definitely one of my main thoughts but I’m not sure how much extra work it would take (probably quite a bit), having now sat down and thought through the logistics!
I’ll definitely keep bringing the builds when I can though. In fact, I should have one to film in a few weeks…. If the manufacturer pulls their finger out to get it built and painted! 😂
@@petertreadway what ever you decide to do Peter, I will keep watching. Great channel, and a fab bunch of characters… just down to earth content. Cheers
Your content is great, especially runs with your mates. Reviews monthly as AndyRides has suggested seems OK but easy on the E bikes for me. Perhaps an occasional run out on your fixed gear beauty might make a good mix but frankly, I'm enjoying the site as it already is.
Thanks so much, Ronald. I'll keep the reviews scarce and likely on a separate day as and when I do them, so as not to upset the usual Sunday ride videos.
And yes, I really need to get out on the fixie! In fact, I've recently picked up a beautiful yellow Foffa pixie that I need to fix up, so I defo need to start using them both!
Well done Peter on your channel. You've helped inspire me to do more on mine, although I've a long way to go! I really like your general motivational style, it would be a shame to loose that. How about these ideas? Idea 1 - Perhaps have an occasional dedicated review video in the same channel but title the video as such, and also keep mainly doing other general ride and motivational videos. Idea 2 - If promoting a product, just have a very short section in a regular video, like for a minute, then get straight back to the main part of the video.... or do both both! Perhaps a general review channel, may take a while to get off the ground. Idea 3 - You could mention a product in your main channel though, and give a link to a more detailed review in a review channel. Keep up the brilliant videos. You have a great style, and I'm sure your channel will get much bigger. Stuart... aka Stuggy :)
So great to hear I’ve inspired you, Stuggy and I’m looking forward to seeing more from you too. Keep plugging away and you’ll see huge growth, I’m sure. 💪🏻
Thanks so much for the suggestions though. I really like your idea of doing the separate review videos and just linking to them in the main video. That way it keeps the Sunday vlog rides as are but allows people to dip in to the reviews if they want to. Great advice, mate. Cheers. 👌🏻🌟
I enjoy the mix of things on your channel, though the rides with your friends are my favourite bits. I would keep one channel and do it all....maybe including a non cycling review every now and then (it will likely still be interesting). That's my two pennies worth 😉
Thanks Joey, I really appreciate that and so glad to hear you enjoy the usual ride vlogs.
Given the comments, I’ll definitely be sticking to one channel now and filtering in a few reviews on a different day of the week, so separate them from the Sunday rides.
Thanks so much for your two pennies worth, which is worth and means so much more to me. 💪🏻🌟
New channel for reviews dont spoil the riding vids!.
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Always great content in your videos, so any bike related products always happy to hear what you think, keep up the great work.
Cheers Darrell, really appreciate the kind words. I'll do my best to keep the interesting and fun content coming. 💪
To be honest I did get a shock when you did the review during the Paris trip, but to be fair you were upfront on your decision to do it, reading the comments I think most people agree to throw in a review every now and then , personally I wouldn’t go to a separate review channel, I would just carry on watching your usual videos, which everyone agrees are great , keep up the good work, Fig Roll Paul 👍🚴🏻👍
Yeh, I have to hold my hands up and say I think I made a mistake with the Paris part 2 video, Paul. My thought was that it would fit in quite well with the theme of having to travel light on a long distance trip, but I found that jumping back to do the testing portion even jarred me a little while I was editing it! 🤦🏻♂️
Unfortunately it was too late to do anything about it by that point, but it's a lesson hard learned!
Given the comments, I'll definitely not go separate channel now though. I'll likely put the few review videos I'll do out on a different day, to stop them taking away from the usual Sunday Funday rides!
Really appreciate your input though, mate. 💪
I think a good mix on one channel is a good way to go mate - not too many, just adds a bit of variety
Cheers Geoff. Definitely don't want to oversaturate the channel with reviews, so will likely keep Sunday for the vlogs and then post the reviews as and when I do them on a different day. Cheers for the input.
@@petertreadway no worries mate! Certainly worse problems to have 😎😎
I've no issue with you doing reviews. Just make them part of the program
Cheers Kevin. I'll make sure to keep them relevant and (hopefully) interesting. 👍
Keep the review stuff at the level it currently is. We’re v interested in the mini pump and grateful for your review, but we don’t want many more products review stuff.
Cheers Mel, appreciate that. Yeh, my concern was over saturating the channel with reviews. I’ll keep them for ‘every now and then’ and put them in on another day, to keep them separate from the usual vlogs. 👌🏻🌟
You guys are a nightmare!! I haven't had a puncture in 7,000 miles and never had a chain break, cleat snap etc...think i am missing out on all the fun 😂
We've stopped calling them punctures and now call them Fun-ctures! 😂
All part of the adventure, Roger. 😉
Like a lot of other videos they do the same , ride and check out the products which work's because it helps us then decide if thats what we need so it work's both ways entertainment and products.
Cheers Ian, I’ll keep the product reviews then but put them out on a different day, so as not to interrupt the usual ride vlogs that people seem to really enjoy.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. 👌🏻
Hi Peter - I think you're asking a question here to which you already know the answer, but thanks for asking anyway.
Regarding the Cyplus - I think the sweet spot for pricing is around £50. At that I'd give it a punt but not at the current price point.
I'll be keeping 'em peeled for you on the DD this weekend👍.
Cheers Rob, although I honestly didn't know what to do. Reviews help keep the channel going, both in content and, less often, with payment, but I feel like I've worked damn hard to build up this audience, so I didn't want to alienate you guys just for the sake of 'taking the free stuff'!
By the comments though, it seems that most people are happy with the odd review, so long as it doesn't interfere with the usual ride vlogs, so I'll likely just put them out on a different day, as and when I do them.
As for the DunRun, I'll be getting to the pub around 5pm I imagine, as my buddy is picking up his brand new Condor Fixie and riding the route on that!!! Bloody mad if you ask me, but it's good for content! 🤣
How about some more epic adventures. Personal challenges. Adopt a northerner. Kom Hunt. How to plan and fuel for your first 100k. The benefits of cycling.
Here's a few ideas
So I’ve actually already done one of those (the 100k one! 😉) but I do like the idea of more challenges, especially if it involves a few climbs!
As for adopting a northerner…. Do you know any willing ones? 😂
@@petertreadway A good friend of mine was telling me about the Fred Whitton ride! Perhaps that?!
I know plenty of northerners, willing though? Not sure! :D
Put it this way.. I didn’t finish this video.. at least two of the pi follow have reviewed that bike.. though for some it will be a first I understand! Love the cycling stuff though 👍👍
Yeh, these companies do tend to throw a few of these bikes out to a number of people. Hopefully I can bring a slightly different spin to it though. 👌
Really glad you like all the other stuff though. 💪
Like most stumbled across the channel when searching for something else on cycling. It’s a good channel so started watching your previous stuff and it’s a good mix. I like the build videos but I don’t think reviews would do any harm. Off to watch the pump video now, looks like a bit of tech I could do with…
Really appreciate your continued support, Lee and glad you enjoy the mix of content. 👌🏻
Occasional reviews of products that you genuinely find valuable (whether solicited or things you've invested in yourself) would be great, and helpful
Cheers Steve. Yeh, I'll absolutely only ever positively review stuff I believe in, or otherwise I'll give an honest review of something I think should be avoided.
Watched a Dave Noakes video recently where he said he'd been sent a product to review that everyone was raving about but he thought tasted awful. He said he couldn't stand people giving glowing reviews of something just for the money and I couldn't agree more!
I can't understand how people can undermine the audience that gave them a platform! Sadly, it's the route most 'influencers' seem to be going lately!
Hi Peter, from a personal point of view a mixture of ride videos with a few reviews thrown into the mix would work pretty well. We all love to geek out on products, however a mix stops things from getting stale 😊
Cheers Anthony, really appreciate your input. Given all the comments, I'll likely end up starting a new series on a different day for reviews but only every now and then, so that way I can put them out without upsetting the usual Sunday funday style of vlogs.
Better still, "Treadway's Tech Tuesday "
A triple alliteration! 😍😂
On the question. Love the cameraderie and laughs between the group and love the reviews so keep both.
But for me don't mix them in the same video, the Cycplus testing in the middle of I think part 2 didn't work for me. Plus I had already watched the separate video on it so it was a bit of a pain scrolling through TH-cam to get past it.
Keep up the great Vlogs 😁
Yeh, I need to hold my hands up and admit the pump review in the middle of the video was a mistake. My thinking was that it would fit nicely with the theme of needing to travel light on a long distance trip, but I realised as I was editing it afterwards that jumping back for the 'testing' portion was too jarring and ruined the flow of what should have just been an adventure/challenge video.
Still, we learn through our mistakes, so I know what not to do again. I just hope it didn't put too many people off too much.
Really appreciate your honest thoughts though, Brian. 👌
@@petertreadway you have to give it a try for sure, it would be a fickle fan who watched one element of one vlog and goes "nah not for me' 😂
Hi mate I’ve been in similar dilemma myself, had loads of stuff sent but only review stuff which I think would be beneficial, Cycplus do fantastic products so review them myself. Turned down ebike’s as there wouldn’t let me say what I wanted. But viewers understand if there want cycling videos to keep the channel going you need to do reviews to help channel grow, it costs a lot for equipment and time so people will understand. If you review things not cycling related just click off the don’t post to subscribers, then if won’t bother them if there just here for cycling. 😊
Cheers Buddy. Completely agree about needing to be honest with the reviews and having to walk away from companies that won't allow that. I can't understand people risking the trust of their audience for some quick cash!
I'll likely start a new series of videos on a different day for the reviews, so they don't get in the way of the usual Sunday Funday ride videos.
I didn;t even know there was a 'don't post to subscribers' button! I'm clearly still a TH-cam newbie! 🤣
Also, I'm very jealous of your location! Spent a day riding from Keswick around Skiddaw last year and desperately want to get back up there!
@@petertreadway thanks mate, yes think it’s near where you put tags on your video on a desktop. Think it’s there for like you say you build up a cycling community but you want to do a video on something else for a different audience with annoying your subs. But never feel bad about doing reviews, only way channels can grow, it’s expensive to run 😊
Trust your instincts
Cheers Paul.
Well, as you have "Workshop Wednesday" , why not "Tech Tuesday" ?
Or, "Focus Friday" ?
I like tech Tuesday. 😉👌🏻
Scatter the reviews…give a little but more of what you love. People will watch if they feel it’s genuine. What music do you use for the videos? Thanks
Thanks for input. I'll keep the reviews scarce I think and likely on a different day, to save them taking over the usual Sunday ride videos.
I use music from the free TH-cam audio library. You can find it in TH-cam studio in the left hand side bar.
I think once a month; roundup what you have for review. Gives you a chance to use whatever it is for a month.
That would be a good idea, Andy, but sadly most of the brands ask for a standalone video just for their product.
Because you have ADHD, I’d be very interested in your reviews on products, so as long as you don’t become a sell out. I enjoy your videos and did find your review of the mini pump incredibly informative.
Definitely don’t want to become a sell out. That’s one of the things that puts me off a channel, so really don’t want to make that mistake and do the same with you guys.
Really glad you enjoyed the pump video though. I’ll definitely try to bring the same level of detail to any future reviews.
Thanks so much for your thoughts. 🌟
Stick with one channel review what you like but be honest about the product and if the people who send you stuff to review won’t allow you to give honest feedback don’t review it.
Absolutely. Can't understand people who are willing to risk their audiences trust by taking some quick cash or a free product they don't really believe in!
Tough one. Whilst I like tech and gadgets and stuff. sometimes, you can see the same review on half a dozen other channels at the same time when their marketing dept carpet bomb the TH-cam community (but, admittedly, most other cycling channels make me vomit into my mouth violently)
Honestly? Just lump it all into one channel. Don't dilute your follower base by forcing them to go elsewhere to see other videos from you. If you keep it varied, between rides, builds, vloggy stuff, reviews and giveaways, the theory is even if the latest video isn't for you, then you know there's always another one just around the corner. Just don't become GCN, or I'll be forced to shit myself in protest
Cheers Sam, that's really helpful.
Yeh, I've ruled out the idea of a new channel altogether. I'll now likely just post any reviews I do every now and then on a different day, to avoid them upsetting the Sunday Funday rides.
As for becoming GCN: NEVER! I don't have any spare Dura-Ace parts just laying around to put on a budget build! 🤣