I also drilled a hole in my pitch to install a dropper after watching you do it. Thanks for testing it out! It was surprisingly easy to drill into the frame. I used to downhill bike and ride this little hardtail pretty rough and jump medium sized jumps with it. No problem what so ever with the integrity of the frame so far after riding it 6 months. I actually did void the warranty. I talked to the specialized dealer and showed him the whole and he said they never had a warranty case with an aluminum frame because they’re super solid. Nice build and I hope you encourage more people to enjoy and invest in their budget trail bike!
Cheap doesnt mean its fake. Sometimes they sell you an oem parts. Its still original but just cheaper because it doesn't have box and sold in bulk to bike shops.
Yup, my friend says my rd and shifter are fake because the price is too good to be true. But I used it more than 1year now and I still don't have any issues about it.
I agree. I bought a 2003 full suspension bike and by upgrading it little by little I really appreciate my bike so much. I learn a lot by diy. And its so fun relieve your stress when you see your bike that you put some hour working on it not just riding it.
Dear Mark, I don't know if you are remembering me. I commented under your RS Judy builting in video into this bike when I saw that some months ago. I asked about the squinching noise, because I ordered a brand new from Germany, and that had a horrible sound at the first some pressing every day. I linked a video too. You answered, your does it too, so maybe it is normal. But I returned it to the shop (they said not seems to be normal noise), they sent back to the factory, they rebuilt/serviced it, and when I put it back into my bike, voila, moved like butter, nothing strange sound, only the soo satisfying rebound what it should be. So now I discovered this new video from you, and I can really advice a rebuild or service this Judy fork (not with hammer and screwdriver- sorry bro 😉😀). It seems to be they are not perfect out from the factory, but it's patchable! Best wishes! Peter
Dig the videos I’m stuck in ct with 11 inches of snow , for your front tire you can try automotive bead sealer it’s a little heavy but seals MTB tires with no issues and no leaks.I use it on all my tubeless tires no issues and makes seating tires much easier.
kudos to this video. dinemonstrate ni sir na maging masinop sa pera in despite na magastos na hobby. no hate to this vid nor to the creater. wish to have this kind of vids in the preceeding days.
The reason the SLX shifts better on the hardtail is because it is on a hard trail and the clutch isnt constantly moving since the rear does move as compared to the full suspension. HT will always shift better as compared to full sus
Thanks for doing this series on the Pitch. I have the 2020 model and followed your build and got the SLX 1x from Ali express too. If you do anymore upgrades I think some new hubs would be cool, that’s what I’m thinking for my next upgrade.
Idol I just does the same I bought a specialized hardtail from my neighbor and upgrade it when I have some money cause it's really good when you can use the bike and then eventually upgrade it.
Do not loosen it up I have the same dropper post, you need too put some Judy Butter or Slickoleum Grease,because they dont grease them up enough on these dropper posts new thats the only issue, what you have to do is to loosen it up and but some grease on the bushings and under the cap, and everything will be fine, then screw it back together.
As long as the hole isn't near the joints and welds, it's not gonna put any noticeable long term stress on the frame (or even at all). I've also heard of 0 instances a modified dropper hole caused a frame to fail. I do recommend getting rubber grommets for the hole, though. Even when you sand the shit out of the hole, it will still grab and scratch those rubber hoses when you do some maintenance to the dropper post, and a rubber grommet will prevent that. It'll also prevent too much moisture from seeping inside the frame. It might be an aluminum alloy, but it will still corrode or if not, start to stink instead.
Be sure to check your local pawn shops often for bikes. I've scored many over the years at similar prices to what MCMTB got his for. Sometimes the pawn shops just want them gone and will sell for just a few bucks more than what they paid. NEVER even consider selling your own bike to a pawn shop, they offer you enough to get a pair of sneakers and a McChicken...if you're lucky!
I have the same fork on my pitch, if you run the compression and rebound all the way open it doesn’t squeak, haha I just did external routing dropper also so it was half internal and half external
I converted my pitch into a trailbike as good as possible. I have 130mm travel shorter stem, big Enduro 2,35 tires with lots of grip and bcs of the bigger suspension I got at slacker headangle. And believe it or not. It works awesome.
thnk you for this not-so-advice or tip, i did a hole on my hardtail like you did for my internal cabling dropper that i bought online and did a little ride/trail in on it, and yeah! nothing happened on the frame, i mean just a little hole won't make a difference in its quality. But like they say it will void out the warranty and I'm not so concerned about that because cheap built bikes like mine's(which is Aeroic tornado x-5) difficult to claim its warranty. All i can say is It's your personal preference. Love all of your videos man! Sorry for the long comment, cheers! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
working fine prin ang mga parts erp ...tnx sa pag good review mo sa IXF crank kht cheap yan na rin ang binili qng crankset..ok na ok prin..ilove ur hardtail erp😇😇
Dont sweat the hate man! You got great videos. I just picked up a Pitch and definitely planning on doing some upgrades like yours. I got mine broken had to put a new crank but to save some cost I put a similar 3 piece sram. Definitely going to checkout Aliexpress. Hoping to get out to Santos this week.
I've got a pitch too, following a similar build as yourself. Ordered the same groupset from Ali express, its definitely the genuine article just took forever to come! Great to see how the bike has been getting on, gives me more confidence in upgrading mine. Stay safe 😎
Dropper post should always be up. Not riding it? Up it goes. The cable slack makes it more difficult for it to go up if it gets used to being compressed.
I think the general idea of buying a used bike like your pitch and doing this stuff is cool because it always comes out cheaper than bikes with similar specs.
I had that problem on my satori sorata what i did is just sprayed a silicon spray lube on the stanchion n ring .. tapos yun tested it up n down..few times tapos ayun bumilis na ulit kagaya ng unang bili ko..
Yeah may operating temperature na yung fork mu, probably may need kang palitan na o-rings rubber dyan, same sa brake lever piston wornout na yung o-ring rubber kaya pag hot conditions sumisikip and nasstock at bumabalik sa normal pag lumalamig ang temp.
subscribed about a year ago when I bought a Pitch myself and youtube'd the bike lol. I'm starting this build now beginning with the crank set swap! What dec/budget fork would you recommend now? the squeaky judy has me concerned lol.
Love your channel and keep doing what you are doing. By watching your vids I actually got a 27.5 foxeye and will slowly do the upgrading. I would like to the dropper but not into dropping and like you said u, need to look after the family. What's the size of the tires you got on coz i want to put on a better brand? Is it a 2.1 or 2.4?
all I want for Christmaaaaaas is a sram nx drivetrain, dub bottom bracket and new rear wheel to make my crappy 3x7 into a 1x12 that can actually do stuff, despite having a 100 mm travel coil fork
@@FelixT370 box three I believe, is what your talking about. it’s definitely a great option but it’s a little more expensive and is a 9s. I think that whilst it is a very robust drivetrain option, I can sacrifice a bit of that durability for a 12s that will better suit my needs. if one things for sure, its way better than a 3x7
@@FelixT370 no, not at all, but there are certain features I prefer, such as 12 speeds and the sram shifter. In addition, I did some research and realized that box 3 prime 9 with box cranks is about $20 less expensive. Sorry if you got the impression that I think 9 speed is bad, it’s wonderful, especially when compared to the 3x7 on my current bike. (I said that in my original response)
Idol, I have a trek fuel ex7, obviously a mid xc and trail sort of a machine, is it possible to just change some components and make it an enduro type? Just asking. Thanks
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I also drilled a hole in my pitch to install a dropper after watching you do it. Thanks for testing it out! It was surprisingly easy to drill into the frame. I used to downhill bike and ride this little hardtail pretty rough and jump medium sized jumps with it. No problem what so ever with the integrity of the frame so far after riding it 6 months. I actually did void the warranty. I talked to the specialized dealer and showed him the whole and he said they never had a warranty case with an aluminum frame because they’re super solid. Nice build and I hope you encourage more people to enjoy and invest in their budget trail bike!
Where did you buy that bike bro. Im planning to buy one also.. TIA
Cheap doesnt mean its fake. Sometimes they sell you an oem parts. Its still original but just cheaper because it doesn't have box and sold in bulk to bike shops.
Yup, my friend says my rd and shifter are fake because the price is too good to be true. But I used it more than 1year now and I still don't have any issues about it.
I agree. I bought a 2003 full suspension bike and by upgrading it little by little I really appreciate my bike so much. I learn a lot by diy. And its so fun relieve your stress when you see your bike that you put some hour working on it not just riding it.
True story
I basically followed your build with my pitch, and it came out good! I got a MicroSHIFT drivetrain, but still no dropper
Dropper seat post will change the game . it will add a little bit of weight but it’s worth it
Dear Mark,
I don't know if you are remembering me. I commented under your RS Judy builting in video into this bike when I saw that some months ago. I asked about the squinching noise, because I ordered a brand new from Germany, and that had a horrible sound at the first some pressing every day. I linked a video too. You answered, your does it too, so maybe it is normal. But I returned it to the shop (they said not seems to be normal noise), they sent back to the factory, they rebuilt/serviced it, and when I put it back into my bike, voila, moved like butter, nothing strange sound, only the soo satisfying rebound what it should be. So now I discovered this new video from you, and I can really advice a rebuild or service this Judy fork (not with hammer and screwdriver- sorry bro 😉😀). It seems to be they are not perfect out from the factory, but it's patchable! Best wishes! Peter
thanks for the info bro' I'll put at least 3k miles on it then I'll get a rebuild kit for it, :)
For the slow dropper, happened to me too. unscrew the collar, wipe it and put some grease underneath. made mine pop out fast.
You know, I almost have the same parts that you have besides the forks on my specialized pitch 27.5 hahaha, i followed all your videos🤣
Me too. And I have another dropper but I just put the cable out the whole, where u can fit a bottlecage at the seat tube. Works fine
Same, except I installed the Manitou Markhour forks and got new handlebars.
Dig the videos I’m stuck in ct with 11 inches of snow , for your front tire you can try automotive bead sealer it’s a little heavy but seals MTB tires with no issues and no leaks.I use it on all my tubeless tires no issues and makes seating tires much easier.
I done the same with the seat post no problems at all!
Just made my 3x8 bike 1x8 because I watched you convert yours up
Where is the Trifox Build Sir. Looking forward on that build. 🤙🏼💪🏽
I’ll make a video about it soon
kudos to this video. dinemonstrate ni sir na maging masinop sa pera in despite na magastos na hobby. no hate to this vid nor to the creater. wish to have this kind of vids in the preceeding days.
The reason the SLX shifts better on the hardtail is because it is on a hard trail and the clutch isnt constantly moving since the rear does move as compared to the full suspension. HT will always shift better as compared to full sus
Thanks for doing this series on the Pitch. I have the 2020 model and followed your build and got the SLX 1x from Ali express too. If you do anymore upgrades I think some new hubs would be cool, that’s what I’m thinking for my next upgrade.
I also have a pitch, a blue one with red decals, i got a altus groupset on it
Idol I just does the same I bought a specialized hardtail from my neighbor and upgrade it when I have some money cause it's really good when you can use the bike and then eventually upgrade it.
Do not loosen it up I have the same dropper post, you need too put some Judy Butter or Slickoleum Grease,because they dont grease them up enough on these dropper posts new thats the only issue, what you have to do is to loosen it up and but some grease on the bushings and under the cap, and everything will be fine, then screw it back together.
I watched your old vlog before now your bike vlog. Im half pinoy also
As long as the hole isn't near the joints and welds, it's not gonna put any noticeable long term stress on the frame (or even at all). I've also heard of 0 instances a modified dropper hole caused a frame to fail. I do recommend getting rubber grommets for the hole, though. Even when you sand the shit out of the hole, it will still grab and scratch those rubber hoses when you do some maintenance to the dropper post, and a rubber grommet will prevent that. It'll also prevent too much moisture from seeping inside the frame. It might be an aluminum alloy, but it will still corrode or if not, start to stink instead.
I have a 2018 specialized rockhopper that I have upgraded a lot
Damn! 200 bucks. That's a sweet deal.
It was a steal
Be sure to check your local pawn shops often for bikes. I've scored many over the years at similar prices to what MCMTB got his for. Sometimes the pawn shops just want them gone and will sell for just a few bucks more than what they paid. NEVER even consider selling your own bike to a pawn shop, they offer you enough to get a pair of sneakers and a McChicken...if you're lucky!
About the slow dropper post try less tightening the seat post clamp
I have the same fork on my pitch, if you run the compression and rebound all the way open it doesn’t squeak, haha I just did external routing dropper also so it was half internal and half external
Sweet
I converted my pitch into a trailbike as good as possible. I have 130mm travel shorter stem, big Enduro 2,35 tires with lots of grip and bcs of the bigger suspension I got at slacker headangle. And believe it or not. It works awesome.
Dang I wanna try that
thnk you for this not-so-advice or tip, i did a hole on my hardtail like you did for my internal cabling dropper that i bought online and did a little ride/trail in on it, and yeah! nothing happened on the frame, i mean just a little hole won't make a difference in its quality. But like they say it will void out the warranty and I'm not so concerned about that because cheap built bikes like mine's(which is Aeroic tornado x-5) difficult to claim its warranty. All i can say is It's your personal preference. Love all of your videos man! Sorry for the long comment, cheers! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
working fine prin ang mga parts erp ...tnx sa pag good review mo sa IXF crank kht cheap yan na rin ang binili qng crankset..ok na ok prin..ilove ur hardtail erp😇😇
Thanks bro, ixf mura pero malupet
Dont sweat the hate man! You got great videos. I just picked up a Pitch and definitely planning on doing some upgrades like yours. I got mine broken had to put a new crank but to save some cost I put a similar 3 piece sram. Definitely going to checkout Aliexpress. Hoping to get out to Santos this week.
Good stuff, I’m going to santos sunday
post more please, we miss you🥺
Get the rubber tab for internal routings from AliExpress to eliminate tube rubbing, etc.
I've got a pitch too, following a similar build as yourself. Ordered the same groupset from Ali express, its definitely the genuine article just took forever to come!
Great to see how the bike has been getting on, gives me more confidence in upgrading mine.
Stay safe 😎
Dropper post should always be up. Not riding it? Up it goes. The cable slack makes it more difficult for it to go up if it gets used to being compressed.
I've Been watching your upgrades on that beautiful bike!! Hope can get that too! Just saving for the Ixf Cranks!
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Thanks Homie
It’s about time 😊
I think the general idea of buying a used bike like your pitch and doing this stuff is cool because it always comes out cheaper than bikes with similar specs.
MC, where is is my Christmas present? Yours is in the mail, same as last year (he he). Merry Christmas to you and your family. Safe riding!
Happy Holidays to you My Bro
Hooooooooow did u find a straight headtube fork????
I've got the same bike and have been looking everywhere
Good to see you again erp!
woooow what a nice bike..wish i can i have one on my up comming b.day😊🙏
I think i am going to get same fork, but the 120mm version to my ktm chicago disc 2016
Nice bike and set up im big fun of you sir......
How is the Judy holding up? I know you mentioned the squeaking in warmer weather, but how is the feel?
I had that problem on my satori sorata what i did is just sprayed a silicon spray lube on the stanchion n ring .. tapos yun tested it up n down..few times tapos ayun bumilis na ulit kagaya ng unang bili ko..
👏👏👏lupet
Ukinam hahahaha
What a nice bike!
Is it better to upgrade a cheap hardtail or buy a brand new one?. Expensive one
Yeah may operating temperature na yung fork mu, probably may need kang palitan na o-rings rubber dyan, same sa brake lever piston wornout na yung o-ring rubber kaya pag hot conditions sumisikip and nasstock at bumabalik sa normal pag lumalamig ang temp.
some more videos on the Trifox bike pls.
That bike was my model to shift from 3x to 1x.
Your bike was look so cool to me..May I know the size/spec of the tyres?. Thanks man..Love to see what were you doing
subscribed about a year ago when I bought a Pitch myself and youtube'd the bike lol. I'm starting this build now beginning with the crank set swap! What dec/budget fork would you recommend now? the squeaky judy has me concerned lol.
Been a while erp! Nice budget build bike!
Love your channel and keep doing what you are doing. By watching your vids I actually got a 27.5 foxeye and will slowly do the upgrading. I would like to the dropper but not into dropping and like you said u, need to look after the family. What's the size of the tires you got on coz i want to put on a better brand? Is it a 2.1 or 2.4?
What is the weight of the bike after all the upgrades?
all I want for Christmaaaaaas is a sram nx drivetrain, dub bottom bracket and new rear wheel to make my crappy 3x7 into a 1x12 that can actually do stuff, despite having a 100 mm travel coil fork
box components has a really cool 9 speed and I'm thinking of getting it and upgrading from my nine speed (also microshift is cool)
@@FelixT370
box three I believe, is what your talking about. it’s definitely a great option but it’s a little more expensive and is a 9s. I think that whilst it is a very robust drivetrain option, I can sacrifice a bit of that durability for a 12s that will better suit my needs. if one things for sure, its way better than a 3x7
@@simonsaldana9024 so the fact that its a 9 speed is bad?
@@simonsaldana9024 trust me get shimano slx with a sunrace cassete
@@FelixT370
no, not at all, but there are certain features I prefer, such as 12 speeds and the sram shifter. In addition, I did some research and realized that box 3 prime 9 with box cranks is about $20 less expensive. Sorry if you got the impression that I think 9 speed is bad, it’s wonderful, especially when compared to the 3x7 on my current bike. (I said that in my original response)
saw your dropper getting up slow, try lubing it and use toothpicks to get lube in.. ;)
Yowwwwwnnn🤙🤙Nakapag upload na din😎
Good idea, mas ok bumili ng built bike atleast may ngagamit na
Great Build Man! 😎
There is no Fake SLX FYI. Only Alivio and other cheaper Shimano have fakes.
Sana ang pagsusuri para sa pagbuo ng carbon bike ay hindi magtatagal.🤣
Yoo bro whats the original bike name
Specialized Pitch
Nice 🚲
Thats how my dropper lever is on my scott genius (the down click) its integrated with the lockout :/ I want a loam lever but it wouldn't work.
How's the performance of ixf crankset?
Idol mas prefer daw ng iba 2nd hand kasi upgraded ibang parts kaysa bibili sa shop mismo totoo po ba or ano po mas prefer nyo
How much does it weigh in kg
What a beautiful mtb!
Thanks , you are very advance
@@MCMTB you're welcome😊😁
Nice one bro! Thanks for sharing
how much weight did it loose
Welcome back erp
How is that front chain ring holding up? any issues with it?
No problem so far
Idol, I have a trek fuel ex7, obviously a mid xc and trail sort of a machine, is it possible to just change some components and make it an enduro type? Just asking. Thanks
Awesome bike bro. 🤙🏻
What fork is on the bike and where did you buy it from trying to upgrade my pitch suspension
you shld review those aliexpress mtb shoe, saw one that has flats pedal grips , bad thing is it has adidas logo design , lol
Ganda nyang bago mong bike erp🔥
Keep up the good work
Boss mark kamusta nman performance ng IXF crankset?
Welcome back bro
Merry Christmas Bro.
Can i have some of yourold rear derailleur Because mine is broke
you didn't really mention the cranks.... i'm guessing they haven't given you any issues?
No issues so far
Do you know any custom mtb and do you have a website for under 800pounds
Ganda parin kahit mura lang♥️
How is the carbon frame going?
Soon
@@MCMTB what do you mean?
Nice 🤟
Gainzzzz 💪💪💪💪
😊💕
Sir magkano price Nyan pag brand-new?
Alright! 👌🇵🇭
Ayos!
Nice!!!
Erp bakit sakin yong satori ko medyo matigas.
500th like!
Hay nako ito lang bago vlog mo
I like bike to but cant afford to buy..
That bike i wayyy better than my bike but i still love my bike.
Budget payan sayo erp? 😅
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Shout out naman po lods