How To Build a Dream MTB Bike Under $1300 Budget!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video, we show you how to build a dream mountain bike (MTB) on a budget of $1300!
Mountain Biking isn't cheap, but there are affordable MTB options out there for those who look for a new bike or want to upgrade their current beast. For that reason, we present you this MTB build guide to show that MTB can be for everyone!
What do you think about our Enduro / Freeride build?
Which bike should we build next? Budget Downhill Bike? Budget XCO bike?
For sure not a Budget Road bike! :P - กีฬา
Lowballing on Pinkbike works like a charm.
Ahahahah 😂😂😂
Awesome video! The only thing I would have done differently is swapping the brake calipers to have 4 pot in the front
Thank you very much! Yes, we think the same, probably will keep an eye for a 4 piston shimano caliper to swap, since we still have 50€ 😁
@@mtbrave U can try a magura 4 piston caliper. It is more powerful and is cheaper
I was shocked when I saw that this video had so few likes, great video, keep it up
Thank you so much!!! 😁
Best deal I ever saw came from Propain with their Tyee 5 a couple of months ago:
- RS Deluxe Ultimate Coil (160mm)
- RS Lyrik Ultimate (160mm)
- Bikeyoke Revive dropper
- Magura MT7s (200/200)
- Sixpack stem, saddle and handlebar
- Sram GX Eagle drivetrain
- Stan's wheels and E-sync hubs
Price? 2400 EUR
Frame allows a mullet setup and you can mount a 170mm fork.
Proud owner now and couldn't be happier - bike is incredible.
i love the editing style and the details hope u get higher following
Thank you so much! 🙏
An amazing video 👌🏻🏆 👍🏻💯. And the next build project must be a DH bike 🥳🥳🥳😎💪🏻
Ooooh yeah Peter!!! For sure!!! Thank you!!! 💪😁🔥
@@mtbraveare you dutch? Saw al the license plates im dutch to
@@mtbraveop welke website zat je
@@jhoannetamani3644 de shock op bike discount en de rest op marktplaats
you are so underrated ngl!! and what a beast of a bike it became for the money
you couldnt maked it better
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Thank you so much for the great feedback! 🙏
This video told me a lot about buying good fs bikes by the cheapest way. Thanks!!!
Thank you! 🙏
Can't wait to ride the beast!!! 🔥
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So I started to ride again after 8 yrs. At that time I had a full rigid sort of mtb. Just a kids bike and just did some dirt trails with my friend.
Now I didn't want to spend my whole savings on a bike. So I bought a good looking second hand Grand Canyon SLX Al 9.9 2017. Only things I need to do/did are maintenance. Fluids, oils and grease. For 500 euros I think pretty good bike.
Love ur vids🔥
That is a really nice deal! 😁 And also a good bike!
Thank you! 🙏
gonna blow up soon keep up the good content!!
Excellent video, I felt very identified since that is how I always get my bikes, on a low budget it always turns out to be fun in some way and satisfying!
Thank you! Yes! These projects are always the best! 😁
Mullet is that way to go for riding enduro/downhill !!!! 🚲🚲🚲
For sure!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Well this was nice to see!!
And great to see portuguese guys doing this content!
I would like very much to see this type of videos but with a XCO (FS even better) or a All Mountain bike!
As I have found that this is also a great hobby for me, I can totally relate with your videos!
The search for nice parts and deals online is a great way to get away from your daily routine!
And then to build everything up!! 🎉🎉
Keep it up! You just got one more follower today 😉
Abraço!
Thank you so much! Abraço! 😁
Great vid about time there's a vid for real people on a real budget
Thank you very much! 🙏😁
So true... on the edge to buy my first enduro/downhill, i've watched a lot of "on a budget" videos... most of the time it start at 3000€ ☠
What an incredible video I already see it 2 times and it’s always good
Congrats love the edit you have to do more videos like this one
Now I want to see how it rides
Cumprimentos de Portugal 🇵🇹
Obrigado Tiago! Um abraço! 💪
Do more of these, it teaches me English 😅😅
Ahahah great to know! 😁
What a great bike for that price! Nice!
Just wanted to let you know that the shop where you bought that shock also has a bike brand, which is somehow often overlooked. Radon Bikes have REALLY great deals. You get much bike for the money there. I think Radon owns the bike discount shop. Ofcourse they also cant sell enduro bikes new for 1300, but they still have great deals.
Ooh thanks for the tip! We will check it out for sure!!! 😁
This! Bought a Swoop 9 at a steal price compared to any other brand with the same level of components.
Personally, I bought a new Enduro/Trail ish bike and its amazing! Spectral Mullet CF8 2023 frame and its 160/150 and i got it on sale, 2k ish off and it has a coil shock!! (price in AUD)
That is a great price!!! 😁 Pretty sure it rides well too!
Sick build bro keep it up your going places
Thank you! 🙏
Haha currently doing the same thing on a 2020 Reign SX, the perfect bike for efficient enduro budget bike !
The only think I hate on it is the seat tube angle that is just waaaay too low
Loved the vid' btw !
Thank you very much and good luck with your build!! 😁
Nice bike! Thumbs up for the coil shock. I haven't ridden in quite some years, but got my old tues 2.0 (26") still in the attick... maybe its time
Thank you very much! 🙏
Nice video, this shows that all you need is to be a bit resourceful and creative. Love how the build ended up, it looks sick! But how does it ride?
Thank you very much! It rides amazing! Really agressive geometry, the only downside is the climbs, it doesn’t climb that well, but we only care about going downhill 😂
nice vid!
breakdown of the geometry and downsides of the build would have been nice (short dropper, 2piston vr break, short reach) to but the price into perspective
bc building a bike like is about finding compromises and you picture the sunny side only
That is a nice point of view 😁
Awesome video guys! Im looking for a similair bike, so this video is helping me a lot🎉 keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!!! Hope you can find it 😁
Good video. I had a budget of €3000 in mind for my enduro, ended up coughing up 4066 for a 2023 Orbea Rallon M-team mullet. It was 45% off on bike24. You are better at finding deals and sticking to the budget 😅
Well, it was a new bike… And a good one too! 😁
Damn I never thought of buying a second hand and selling the original parts to save money and put better parts on definitely gonna do this for my future dirt jumper
You should! It makes your upgrades cheaper! 😁
@@mtbrave yea I’ll definitely do that just bought my dream enduro bike so my pockets a little empty haha just gotta wait a little while I bought a pivot firebird and now I wish I saw this video before buying it 😂
yo bro i love your videos keep it up!
Thank you very much! 🙏
Nice video, I Hape you get more attention. Btw. Everything u said hero’s and not euros made me laugh 😂😂
Ahahah 😂 I just can’t get it right 😂
This video is sick❤
Thank you very much! 😁🙏
@@mtbrave your welcome
Amazing project 🔥👌
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Dang! Impressive!
Thank you! 😁
Cool video man!
Thank you!
10/10 good vid my man
Thank you very much! 🙏
Nice Video and great bike build up!
Thank you very much!! 😁
Bought myself
A closeout nukeproof mega 2023 carbon frame with factory xt for £750
Fox factory 38 for £800
Sram carbon descendant cranks and bb for £140
Stam gx parts £260
Magic mary f&r £70
Xt brakes £200
Hope with stans wheels £470
Bars stem grips £60
Saddle £5
Second hand one up dropper £110
£2855 total build for a bike i see nothing to improve on.
Equivalent factory spec bike was £6k with electronic gears
That is a sick build! For sure! 😁
My only question would be, why not tubeless?? Apart from it it's a pretty sick bike, well done mate!
Thank you! I did not go tubeless because I did not have what is needed 😅
19:20 wait wait wait... WHAT? you sold shock + fork for only 120 euros?? I'd sell it for at least 250-300.
You are right… probably would have get more if I waited a little longer and did not sell it to the first offer I got 😅
The Trek Slash was the best deal, you could still make it a mullet
For sure! Maybe for the next time 😁
Amazing video I enjoyed it so much🎉
Thank you so much! 🙏
even tho i ride xc, it still mountain biking so i just subbed, more bike builds soon?
It’s in the plans, yes! 😁 Thank you for subscribing! 🙏
looks great!, i think u can go for tubeless and it will save some weight
Thank you! For sure we will do it! 😁
I would have got a better brakeset and balance it with a cheaper shock if necessary to stay within budget. Or at least swap the front and back calier (two pot in the front). cool build tho !
You can use bike flip for searching bikes
Of course! 😁
5:07 why you should buy an 27,5 bike and Upgrade the fork and the Wheel? Just Buy an 29er with flip Chip an you just Need a new backwheel.
It makes sense, but they were more expensive… 😢
Really cool video!! keep up the work!!
Thank you very much! 🙏
Sweet deal! Also for the dude who bought the fork and shock from you 👍
Did I see a 2 pot front brake and 4 pot rear? Never seen that.
Yes, it was probably changed by the last owner, but it is breaking so can’t complain 😂
Great specs for the price! Great video💪💪💪
Thanks! 💪
Nice video man
Thank you! 🙏
the reign 2018 is the exact same colourway as my trance 2018!
Sweet ride!
Thanks! 😁
You significantly alter the geometry of the frame and the head angle. That might or might not create a weak point. If you are riding enduro I assume you ride aggressively, please keep an eye on those headtube welds, it would suck to have a failure there. When I was younger I did not care for things like that but as I age and injuries start to pile up I do. Safe trails!
Thanks for the tip, for sure we will keep an eye 😁
You can easily get good bikes cheap if you buy less know brands :)
🔥🔥🤩🤩🤩 incredible video
Thank you! 🔥
Thank you 🙏
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Hi, did you also Check the leverage rate of the bike?
I know that it can be difficult to simply swap a air Shock to a coil Shock for a bike because those two shocks can have really different progression rates.
Air shock can have a lot of progression depending on how it is tuned in the inside. Coil shock often dont have any progression.
Honestly no… 😅 But it seems to work fine 😂
do u prefer walfort 3 in 1 bicycle chain spray? its says '' This spray will keep your bicycle chain in top condition. It has a triple action: cleaning, lubricating and protecting.'''
I am not sure if you can have a clean and lubrificated chain at the same time 😅
@@mtbrave so what do you prefer for cleaning and lubrication afterwards? can you give a brand or link? by the way it should not be expensive
bought a status 160 with upgrade brakes and drivetrain for 1300€ this year
That is also a sweet deal! 😁
I moved to netherlands and I want to start mtb, all I want is a bike for flow at small and medium size flowy jump trails, do you recomend a hardtail, enduro... I dont know anything about mtb, im a snowboarder and I just watch your videos and I want to get into this!
Hello Alvaro! First it depends how much you want to spend on a bike. Hardtails are cheaper, however a full suspension bike offers more comfort, grip and stability. I would always advise to get a full suspension bike 😁 I tried an hardtail once I wasn’t a fan of it ahahah
trek and propaine are good bikes for a nice price
For sure! It would be nice to try one of those 😁
Would’ve definitely gone tubeless. Especially as it’s a super cheap upgrade
Totally agree! We will change it to tubeless in the future! 😁
To change the suspension of an enduro, do you have to check how many millimeters it can withstand or is it only a certain mm range? The same question applies to the shock.
Awesome video, one sub more :)
Yes, it is always good to know how much travel you can put on your bike (specially if you go low) the shock even more important, otherwise it cannot fit
I did earlier this year, only a few parts are used. I am under $1400 USD, it's possible. It's a Eminent Onset ST.
Oooh that is great! Nice bike too! 😁
Ganda video, saudações de lisboa!
Obrigadão! 💪
I LOVE BUILDING BUDGET BUILDS.
They are the best! 😁
please make one for a trail bike 🙏🙏
Maybe we will in the future! 😁
Very nice
Thanks! 🙏
Almost 3k suubs🎉🎉
Yes!!! 🥳🥳🥳
A size large from 2018 would be smaller than a size medium from 2024. Bikes have gotten way bigger in the past few years. I believe you should not focus so much on frame size but on its actual dimensions.
It makes sense! Thank you for the tip! 😁
Nice bike but there’s always hidden costs buying 2nd hand eg. time, petrol, net access, phone etc.
For sure! 😁 But the remaining 50€ were enough to cover the rest
@@mtbrave it’s a rad ride
How is it that you bought a pair of highrollers and ended up installing a DHR?
We couldn’t find the original advertisement to put in the video, so we has to improvise 😅😂
Hey man, nice video! Can you share what website are you using for searching on the bikes/parts? Thanks
It is marktplaats, it’s a Dutch website 😁
Hey i hope you see this and can give me an answer. You replaced the front fork with a 27,5 wheel to a 170mm fork with 29 wheel. Doesn't this completely change the geometry?
Yes, it changes the geometry quite a bit… but it gets more aggressive, can’t complain for now 😁
@mtbrave thanks. Great bike!
you don't have any issues with the 65mm shock? I'm thinking about change 60mm to 65mm but it seems to me that there is quite little space even with 60mm and I'm afraid that it will be too little with 65mm
Not really, as long and it has the same dimension eye to eye it should be ok, I think 😅
Hi! Pretty same build here! But how do you adjust your shock rebound? Theres not so much place in this frame to adjust the rebound knob!
That is a sick build! 🔥 With a lot of effort ahahah 😂 You are right, it is hard to adjust 😅
Wich App is this how you have find the thinks please say it to me 🙏🙏🙏🙏
It is makrtlpaats it’s the second hand app in the Netherlands 😁
16:18 Those are cartridge bearings in the upper cup, right? They're put in the wrong way; the balls in the cartridge of the upper cup are supposed to be facing *down*, contacting the cup so that they can roll during steering actions. I made that same mistake and destroyed my upper bearings in only a few miles.
We just mount it as we dismount it 😅
Hi, do you have any advice for fitting Maxxis tires because I bent my tire levers 😂
Try to add some cleaning dishes soap, it helps a little ahahah
What is the name of the side where he buy it?
Marktplaats, it’s a Dutch site
In the shock how much mm suspension does it have
The shock has 65mm of stroke and the bike has 165mm of rear travel 😁
Een echte hollander 🙂 ik heb nog ergens een gloed nieuwe fox float x2 factory liggen 205x65 nooit gebruikt..im running the 11-6. 🙂
That is a nice shock, but coil is coil! 😁
@@mtbrave yup bought the madonna whit airshock i wanted to test..never tested it still on the coil...yeah, coil got me to.
On which page did you find the second-hand bikes I want to use and see what bikes they have?
It was marktplaats, the second hand site for the Netherlands 😁
Are the rotors facing the wrong direction? Also isn't the geometry all wrong because it was never designed for a 29 inch front wheel?
The rotors are fine, yes, it changes geometry a little bit, the bike gets slacker. However, the more agressive geometry makes it amazing for the descents! The only compromise that we notice until now is the climbs, but we don’t care too much about it to be honest… 😅
In Germany a guy sells 2007 Specialized FSR XC stumpjumper for 250€ ❤❤❤
Great deal!!! 😁
@mtbrave there's A LOT of good bikes on the App "Kleinanzeigen" like "Craigs list" ... in that time they were built to last forever 🤗
Temos de ver um vídeo a andar nessa bicicleta. Cumprimentos da Madeira
Claro! 😁 Abraço!
nice vid
Thank you!! 😁
what marketplace did you use to buy the parts?
We used marktplaats, it’s from the Netherlands
Question where is the best place to sell your bike. Just because im selling my ragley and I feel like no one wants to buy ut although for how ive specced it, it would be a steal for anyone. Can anyone give me suggestions on wheshoelse i could put it up?
Well sometimes selling bikes it is not easy… My advise is, if you are from Portugal, use Facebook marketplace and OLX and make sure you have great pictures, sometimes people don’t take the time for the pictures and then they cannot show the real beauty of their bikes 😁
Hello, i have the same bike does the coil work well init?
Yes, it’s great!
polygon sisku T7 is best new for under 1300
That is a nice bike! 😁
what site did you use to find the bike?
Marktplaats, it’s a second hand site in the Netherlands
Why didn`t you look into a ghost fr.amr 6.7 from 2017-2019 i have a 2017 and it checks all your boxes except mullet
That would be a nice option! Honestly we didn’t thought about that bike 😅
@@mtbrave i have one it rides so good but it is a 27.5 an a bit to small but its nimble
And the handle bars is new too, no?
No, I had it from other bike 😊
What website are you using?
We using the second hand website in the Netherlands - Marktplaats 😁
@@mtbrave thank you! Do you have any suggestions to find bikes in the US?
Btw people who ask if its available rather than just asking the next question annoy the living crap out of me because most ignore the answer.
😂😂😂
basically made a bike as good as mine with 100 euros less (i have a 2021 used mondraker superfoxy alloy)
That is also a nice bike! 🔥
Are you from the Netherlands?? I saw you’re looking on the Dutch marketplace
Yes, we are living in the Netherlands now 😁
@@mtbrave nice, me to
@@mtbravebro definately try the german kleinanzeigen thats their used bikes bigger offer and odten times cheaper and most sellers are willing to ship to the NL
yeah fox aint it when it comes to value...
Do you think? I thought Rockshox was the one
i have the cube stereo177pro
That’s a good bike! 😁
Why are the second hand bikes more expensive than the brand new bikes? Is the spec really that much different? This is the same in canada. People want way too much for a decent used bike when you can buy a new bike for less with new geometry and new everything no need to service shocks or bearings...
Yes! Normally it’s because the second hand bikes have better components than the low budget new bikes… that or the person selling it is crazy, which may happen 😂