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5 Reasons to upgrade your MTB instead of buying new

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  • Опубліковано 16 бер 2024
  • In this video we discuss all the reasons why it might be better to upgrade your or your kid's starter hardtail for NICA / XC race domination as opposed to buying a brand new bike.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 40

  • @BigBig5
    @BigBig5 4 місяці тому +2

    I have a 2007 Specialized Hardrock that I've been slowly upgrading the past 3-4 years. Now in the process of finishing the full upgrade. Here are all the parts, Box Prime 9: Wide-Range 1x9, absoluteBLACK 28t ovel chainring, RockShox Reba RL Suspension Fork: 26" - 120mm Solo Air - Straight Steerer, Shimano SM-RT66 Disc Rotor - 160mm, Shimano SM-RT66 Disc Rotor - 180mm, Shimano Deore M6100 Disc Brakes, Race Face Ride pedals, Ergon SMC Sport Gel saddle. Magura Rotor adaptors, Sun SOS 26″ Disc Wheel Set, Kenda 26x2.35 Nevegal X DTC KSCT tires, Vittoria Air-Liner MTB.

  • @cedricclamaran
    @cedricclamaran 4 місяці тому +4

    Im all for upgrading. But if the frame is too old (qr, straight steerer, outdated geo) , just buy a new bike and upgrade it in the following years.

  • @Hempflakes
    @Hempflakes 4 місяці тому +4

    As someone with a over $5k BASE Stumpjumper Alloy, upgrading my bike was just a paid maintenance class 😂

  • @alexperez4408
    @alexperez4408 5 місяців тому +1

    This was my first video of yours and I love it. The fun in upgrading my bike has been therapeutic, but you make an awesome theory to upgrades over time. I love it. Thanks for the rationale and confirming my approach as this was not a popular approach by my neighbors, but fun for me anyway.

  • @Crankaholic
    @Crankaholic 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video! I’m a huge fan of sweat equity in bikes. I couldn’t afford the sport without buying older basic bikes, upgrading and fixing them myself. One day I’ll do it for my kid when he is older and hopefully starts riding. But I do love some of those “cheaper” ten speed drivetrains like Advent X. Cheap, and reliable, easy to tune and the parts are very durable.

  • @chinabicycle
    @chinabicycle 5 місяців тому +4

    the best upgrade is to put high-quality tires

  • @PhillipandreiEstravela-fg8if
    @PhillipandreiEstravela-fg8if 5 місяців тому +1

    An it's another reason why you want to upgrade your existing bike is some entry level full suspension have low spec rather than upgraded hardtail which is much more lighter rather than full suspension

  • @ryansteiger6960
    @ryansteiger6960 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the video 👍 Every time I watch one of your videos, I want to buy a trueing stand. I have never built a wheel and it looks fun 🤣

  • @jonathandiaz4632
    @jonathandiaz4632 3 місяці тому

    I have been upgrading a specialized sirrus X into a gravel bike. First was surly corner bar. Than sram crank(allows different sprockets) i love it. Still cheaper than the spec. diverge which had claris and non hydro brakes. Lets see whats next.

  • @MTB_CRZY
    @MTB_CRZY 5 місяців тому

    The only time I question upgrading the more affordable bike frames is when they dont have modern standards. Of course you can still upgrade it with nice, quality parts but sometimes that doesnt transfer over to the next bike frame if the standards are different. (Hub spacing is 99% of this arguement lol) wheels are easy enough to swap out though!
    I love that you give so much care and attention to the more affordable side of cycling because a lot of youtube channels are too busy reviewing and showcasing the 10-15k bikes thats only dentists and lawyers buy 😂

  • @alwinvanasperen1895
    @alwinvanasperen1895 5 місяців тому +1

    Your talking about an heavy full suspension for xc racing but if you get an good bike there around 9.5 kg and way better then an hardtail.

  • @jeehoonjones1389
    @jeehoonjones1389 5 місяців тому +1

    I have a marin san quentin 3, 1x12 deore and 130mm revelation fork with 4pot brakes. Its amazing but racing enduro its not enough, so I am looking for a mid/high end full sus for 4200 usd. I was thinking of a new spectral but any suggestions?

  • @TheArimatheus
    @TheArimatheus 4 місяці тому +1

    Completes are so so cheap right now though...
    You can buy them just for parts sometimes.

  • @diveaddict6885
    @diveaddict6885 5 місяців тому +1

    Plus a hard tail you learn all your skills on

  • @Notaloras
    @Notaloras 5 місяців тому +1

    Guys do you know how to fit a tapered headtube fork on a straight headtube frame? I have a cannondale u trail 5 and i am looking forward to upgrading a fork to an air one, but i dont know how, would appreciate any help

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  5 місяців тому +3

      Yup. I discussed this on my previous video. Check it out.

    • @cjmpaja
      @cjmpaja 5 місяців тому +2

      Before trying to fit a tapered fork into a straight headtube frame you need to make sure that the frame can handle the upgrade.
      To do that compatibility check you need to look at how big the headtube is, and what kind of headset it uses now. If the headtube is really narrow, and the headset bearing cups are outside then the frame can't be made to work with tapered forks. However if the headtube is a bit big, and the fork crown sits flush with the frame then it can handle the upgrade.
      In order to do that upgrade you need to buy a headset that adapts a tapered fork to a frame that's designed with straight steerers...

  • @bradgotthis3744
    @bradgotthis3744 5 місяців тому +1

    6:41 omg watching this part, ur thumb is it fine xD got scared on how tight that disc brake is.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  5 місяців тому

      That lockring was way overtightened. Took a lot of force. But no thumbs were harmed. ;)

  • @unforgiven101inc
    @unforgiven101inc Місяць тому

    I want the carbon fiber handlebars

  • @meneerbas
    @meneerbas 5 місяців тому

    6. It's also more sustainable to repair and revitalize your used bikes.❤

  • @rodrigogomes8663
    @rodrigogomes8663 4 місяці тому

    I have a 2010 specialized epic comp fsr do you think i should upgrade it and if i should should i start by the drive train (it's a 3x9 sram x0 derailleur and Shimano slx at front)

  • @domerarieldelacruz78
    @domerarieldelacruz78 5 місяців тому +1

    its because you had a good quality and pricy frame not like us 😢

  • @statom985
    @statom985 5 місяців тому

    what are the grips ?

  • @Summit-Adventures
    @Summit-Adventures 5 місяців тому

    Hey, I was wondering so I’m looking to build out a bike for my final year as a high school athlete. What should I do frame wise? I do want a really light bike, but I don’t think I could sacrifice the rear suspension. Should I go used? Should I buy a brand new frame? By the way I do Nica so that’s the kind of stuff I’m riding.

  • @nealnewhof
    @nealnewhof 5 місяців тому

    Great stuff! Double like!

  • @eXaviar
    @eXaviar 5 місяців тому +1

    Never thought about changing the frame to accommodate for the physical growth of my child 😅🫣👍 awesome idea. I will keep that in mind

  • @Paulklampeeps
    @Paulklampeeps 5 місяців тому

    I can't choose tho. Should I buy a rigid fork for my mtb or just buy a gravel bike? Thanks !

    • @MTB_CRZY
      @MTB_CRZY 5 місяців тому

      Have a suspension fork for mtb days and a rigid fork for gravel days! But you can really never go wrong with N+1 if you've got the money for it.

  • @chubscoi
    @chubscoi 4 місяці тому

    10 speed isnt that bad. A high range 10 speed drivetrain i.e microshift advent x, will be easier to tune and cheaper to maintain.

  • @endremajos2566
    @endremajos2566 4 місяці тому

    Combining entry level parts with high end parts are nonsens, on aluminium hardtail frame ... why ? SID fork with mt 200 brakes ... , only if the frame too will be replaced in the future.

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  4 місяці тому

      Sounds like you didn't make it to my Reason #3.

  • @diveaddict6885
    @diveaddict6885 5 місяців тому

    Do you sell bike tools individually? Like park tools?

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  5 місяців тому

      Certainly. Just reach out and let me know what you need: buildabetterbike at gmail dot com

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius 5 місяців тому

    I think the point against it is with people who don't wrench at all, people go in a bike shop and get charged 150$ in parts and labors for things like brake pad changes or derailleur cable change and adjustments, like it should be an incentive to learn to do it yourself but it's often just scaring people even more. Price of parts and service in the bike industry is quite a sham most of the time...

    • @BuildaBetterBike
      @BuildaBetterBike  5 місяців тому

      Having worked as a mechanic I can tell you it's very difficult to make it. The odds are stacked against local bike shops so I have a hard time seeing them as the villains in just about any scenario

  • @andthefunkybunch1466
    @andthefunkybunch1466 4 місяці тому

    Bro, until I saw your face I thought you were like 19yo just from your voice

  • @user-df9ug7vp7w
    @user-df9ug7vp7w 5 місяців тому

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