raceface era handlebar and a fox34 fork because of the lightgrey decals ^^ just kidding, it feels much better,no armpump whatsoever.and because of you i have bought some Vittorias(barzoMescal) no regrets so far, system running gooood
Very informative video and well done on testing those upgrades. I have a Hightower V2, recently upgraded the hubs to Industry nine and Stans Arch Mk4 wheelset. Makes very noticeable difference. A month later, upgraded the bearings on the bottom bracket and wheelset to ceramics. Makes even greater difference. I was very surprise that the Fox Live Shock makes such a big difference. Most of my ride buddies would do those upgrades as shown in this video. For now bearings is as far as my pocket allows me to do. At the end of these upgrades, the biggest difference that we can see is our bank account balance! Haha.
Would have been interesting to put it all back to stock at the end and have a final run to see how much of the gain was just improvement from repetition on the same day and conditions.
Strange, I completely agree with you, but I also remember that Anna was a professional rider before GMBN, and I think we can trust her to be consistent in her riding style throughout the day, particularly on a trail she says is one of her favorites.
Nice idea, but a flawed test, as the times show the more you rode the track the faster you got, so one could just as easily argue that it wasn't the components that made a difference to the times, it was simply more track time, you really need to ride the track 5 times without making any changes to the bike to see if you get any faster.
I somewhat recently bought a base FS XC bike. I upgraded the wheels, cockpit, brakes, drive-train and suspension. They all made a difference. The biggest for speed was almost certainly going from base sram to XT. It was much nicer, and I can not get my head around upshifting and down shifiting with my thumb so the option for index finger shifting got me in the right gear. Suspension was huge... It was harder to tell the wheels other than the more rapid engagement, though I am still running oe rubber. You can definitely tell on the scales where the bike is over 3kg lighter.
Great comparisons! I'm not a big fan if "electronics" but I can definitely see that the rear shock might truly be very helpful. I have used ceramic bearings, and they definitely do make a difference. Thanks again for doing all of these tests,I think if folks have the $, it might just be a great option.
Good video. I find that the more runs you do the faster you’ll get. I wonder what would happen if you down graded from the good stuff to the base bike. I also wonder if the time changes would be as different in the other direction.
Some are just gimmicks...Even if I could afford AXIS ,I wouldn't get any,XT is just as good,and I don't have to worry about it Batteries getting nicked off my bike..ha!!
i wonder....every time i am on my hardest trail, i am in 1 gear, and suspension wide open...so if some electronic devices will constantly shift or harden up, its just not right for me...SPEED comes from riding skills ,i kinda felt disturbed by Ai...to me as a purist, it just makes no sense to change a running system. Want someone sponsor a lighter 12s-casette for me, thats my last thing i have to change on my bike ;) lightweight parts and a well proven alu frame is my personal choice to have fun =)
But ceramic is harder then metal and it will wear out metal parts way quicker! If you dont have ceramic cup your bearing will wear out your bottom bracket way faster qnd that pulley wheel will wear out your chain way faster! Ceramic is pointless in my eyes!
If you aren't a pro or aren't getting paid to go faster, I don't see why anyone would spend a week's pay on upgrading a bike that isn't a motorcycle. 🤷♂️
Why dollars ?? I'm pretty sure all u presenters are English or British at least. Pounds sterling please. Something has changed recently 🤔 and it's starting to irritate. I understand the brutally obvious advertising of certain sponsors but the quality of programming is dropping. To assume the top tier of ur paywall is worth more than the main subscription services is madness. I've bought loads of stuff from the shop to support and am kinda regretting that decision. I dunno something has changed I remember the doddy days and even when warner was a regular. Top notch then but this ? Seriously
It's called GMBN. GLOBAL mountainbike network. So dollar is a good way to go, because everyone knows the exchange rate from dollar to their own currency.
The dollar figure might be related to audience location? They activated the membership option because the original owner bought back GMBN which is a good thing overall since they gained independence from a huge network who doesn't care about MTB or cycling in general except when there's a market boom 😂
I respect gmbn a lot more than pinkbike & others for the way they are openly displaying that their content is sponsored, with some other channels it's often way more insidious and malicious 😅
What's your favourite upgrade you have made to your bike and why?
raceface era handlebar and a fox34 fork because of the lightgrey decals ^^ just kidding, it feels much better,no armpump whatsoever.and because of you i have bought some Vittorias(barzoMescal) no regrets so far, system running gooood
I'd combine a o chain with that 690 POE hubs.
Trends trumps logic. Of course 😂
@@noke1785 rigid fork and a 2.6+ tire would be lighter 🤷🤣
Very informative video and well done on testing those upgrades. I have a Hightower V2, recently upgraded the hubs to Industry nine and Stans Arch Mk4 wheelset. Makes very noticeable difference. A month later, upgraded the bearings on the bottom bracket and wheelset to ceramics. Makes even greater difference. I was very surprise that the Fox Live Shock makes such a big difference. Most of my ride buddies would do those upgrades as shown in this video. For now bearings is as far as my pocket allows me to do. At the end of these upgrades, the biggest difference that we can see is our bank account balance! Haha.
Would have been interesting to put it all back to stock at the end and have a final run to see how much of the gain was just improvement from repetition on the same day and conditions.
Strange, I completely agree with you, but I also remember that Anna was a professional rider before GMBN, and I think we can trust her to be consistent in her riding style throughout the day, particularly on a trail she says is one of her favorites.
Save your money for uplift tickets! Riding makes you faster..
And Tires
No uplift is available everywhere, and just go down is no fun.
Absolutly! You can get about a month of enduro riding in a single day
Nice idea, but a flawed test, as the times show the more you rode the track the faster you got, so one could just as easily argue that it wasn't the components that made a difference to the times, it was simply more track time, you really need to ride the track 5 times without making any changes to the bike to see if you get any faster.
Considering this is her home turf. One would assume she'd already about as fast as she'll be on that trail.
A frame with a electic motor would be faster and cheaper ;)
Nice breakdown, good seeing them apply, we’re these included and used in the next ride, making your final run include all upgrades
I somewhat recently bought a base FS XC bike. I upgraded the wheels, cockpit, brakes, drive-train and suspension. They all made a difference.
The biggest for speed was almost certainly going from base sram to XT. It was much nicer, and I can not get my head around upshifting and down shifiting with my thumb so the option for index finger shifting got me in the right gear.
Suspension was huge... It was harder to tell the wheels other than the more rapid engagement, though I am still running oe rubber.
You can definitely tell on the scales where the bike is over 3kg lighter.
As a non compettitive cycling enthusiast, durability and comfort is most important. More comfort leads to more confidence and speed
Hi Anna, good to see you on videos!
Courage is the largest contributing factor to speed
Love Anna..another great video. Best upgrade after good tyres and brakes is coaching and riding more. Rest is miniscule
Great comparisons! I'm not a big fan if "electronics" but I can definitely see that the rear shock might truly be very helpful. I have used ceramic bearings, and they definitely do make a difference. Thanks again for doing all of these tests,I think if folks have the $, it might just be a great option.
I9 Hydra is so draggy because of the high engagement, I've changed to DT240 with 54 ratchet , better rolling and good enough engagement
Moral of the story; those with the means can save seconds off the clock. Those without, get wrecked. 🤭
Yes and no, assuming both test subjects have the same fitness level yes maybe 😂
Was expecting to see the SRAM flight attendant/ ride attendant, not the fox alternative
Infinitesimal gains FTW!
When I was a teen working in a bike shop I was sure purple anodizing would make me podium 😅
At least look good on the podium, but that never happened 😂
Good video. I find that the more runs you do the faster you’ll get. I wonder what would happen if you down graded from the good stuff to the base bike. I also wonder if the time changes would be as different in the other direction.
Some are just gimmicks...Even if I could afford AXIS ,I wouldn't get any,XT is just as good,and I don't have to worry about it Batteries getting nicked off my bike..ha!!
Spoiler: won’t make you faster 😅😂 I put a lot of money in upgrades on mine but just because I liked them lol
Exactly 💯
I would put my money on upgrades that increase efficiency, such as bearings or lighter wheels. If I was rich, however, I would do it all. lol
if i cant manage sub 3 minute runs next year after putting 15k€ on a bike i might just quit at that point
i wonder....every time i am on my hardest trail, i am in 1 gear, and suspension wide open...so if some electronic devices will constantly shift or harden up, its just not right for me...SPEED comes from riding skills ,i kinda felt disturbed by Ai...to me as a purist, it just makes no sense to change a running system. Want someone sponsor a lighter 12s-casette for me, thats my last thing i have to change on my bike ;) lightweight parts and a well proven alu frame is my personal choice to have fun =)
Maybe try upgrading brakes? More powerful brakes allow you to brake later and carry more speed…….
I feel if the test was started fully upgraded then downgrade each run. The times wouldn't be as wide in the end
My 2015 e bike had electric rear suspension
save your money for a half-decent bike (whatever that looks like for you) and have a good time with what you can afford.
But ceramic is harder then metal and it will wear out metal parts way quicker! If you dont have ceramic cup your bearing will wear out your bottom bracket way faster qnd that pulley wheel will wear out your chain way faster! Ceramic is pointless in my eyes!
Only usefull upgrade for normal ppl are wheels, other things are non important.
Why wheels?
@@Jens329upgrading the tyres make the greatest difference 😊
If you aren't a pro or aren't getting paid to go faster, I don't see why anyone would spend a week's pay on upgrading a bike that isn't a motorcycle. 🤷♂️
@KermitOfWar most people can't ride a motorcycle beyond the limit of the stock parts
6000 for faster? install a e-motor.
Why dollars ?? I'm pretty sure all u presenters are English or British at least. Pounds sterling please. Something has changed recently 🤔 and it's starting to irritate. I understand the brutally obvious advertising of certain sponsors but the quality of programming is dropping. To assume the top tier of ur paywall is worth more than the main subscription services is madness. I've bought loads of stuff from the shop to support and am kinda regretting that decision. I dunno something has changed I remember the doddy days and even when warner was a regular. Top notch then but this ? Seriously
It's called GMBN. GLOBAL mountainbike network. So dollar is a good way to go, because everyone knows the exchange rate from dollar to their own currency.
The dollar figure might be related to audience location?
They activated the membership option because the original owner bought back GMBN which is a good thing overall since they gained independence from a huge network who doesn't care about MTB or cycling in general except when there's a market boom 😂
What a waste of time
You just know they are gonna champion all the parts, GMBN relies on companies giving free parts or bikes or paid promotions
I respect gmbn a lot more than pinkbike & others for the way they are openly displaying that their content is sponsored, with some other channels it's often way more insidious and malicious 😅