GT Aggressor Pro 3x8 to a 1x8 Conversion and other budget upgrades
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- We upgrade the GT Aggressor Pro with Neco Bottom Bracket Oval Chainring Raceface Headset spacers and whatever else we can find
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3-25-21
I bought a gt aggressor just to have fun, but ended up looking up videos for upgrades and found this, and now I have gone crazy upgrading the gt and going head to head with my friends in their nomads and enduros!!! keep it up
You too brother, so happy you decided to go with the GT!
I have a 2016 GT Aggressor and just picked up a 2005 GT Aggressor for my son. Was looking for some budget upgrades and found your videos. I am going to do several of your upgrades. Hydro brakes, 1 x 10 gears are first ones. Thanks for your videos and love the interaction with you and your dad. Reminds me of my dad.
Hey brother this is Jeremiah the son, and appreciate the comments first of all and secondly, Im very sorry if you and your dads relationship is a similar one to mine and my dads!!!!😂😂😂 Hope you keep commenting and congratulations on the buys man, you will have a great time with the upgrades and be careful for that upgrade bug! Later man thanks for the views and GOOD LUCK!
1x is so much cleaner. Love watching these old videos when you guys started. Awesome job dudes!
It really is brother, thank you for going back in time!!
Your rear hub sounds so nice... i could hear that all day
Thank you. I really want one that clicks so loud everyone on the trail can hear it!!! Hope you keep watching man.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS what hub is that im looking to upgrade from stock
@Kyle Edwards-Man you and ast50!!!! Its stock brother:)
You can change volume level on your freewheel.I soppose you could do it on a free hub as well.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOSJeremiah if you flush the lubracicate out of your free hub that's how guys are getting that crazy loud free hub sound,it wares out quicker,I've done it on a freewheel but not on a free hub
Going to watch all your content before Christmas
Wow! now that is dedication!
I wanted to change my front gear to a single speed up front I thank you for showing that
Your welcome man! I hope the video helped more than it hurt haha.
Glad I found this. I have a GT and am up-gunning it a little. When I saw you have the same bike, I thought.....it's a sign!! I'm going for it! Like you, I never get out of the middle drive sprocket....so I figure, why haul all the weight around. Really like how you go about this upgrade. I just ordered a new front fork too...and can't wait till that arrives. Thanks for the video. R
Man Randy you sound like our kind people! LOL Thanks for watching and if you are interested we have upgrades updates every now and then and also have a few of the out were we break down the upgrades and talk about changes made thus far. But thank you for finding us and this FRIDAY we are attempting TUBELESS!!! SEE YOU THEN BROTHER-welcome to the #wolfticknation
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS WOW! What a fast response!! Even before you suggested it, I took a look at your other videos...and I'm darned glad I did. I noted your review of the LUTU....and that's the exact fork I ordered. Woo Hooo!!! ....and I may just be your kinda people. I already ordered new Clark discs, Shimano hydry-brakes, a 1-by crankset.......and I repurposed my old Shimano cassette and shifters from my first bike...a Cannondale. I have fat tires too......and noticed they rub on occasion. My fix is to deflate...reset the bead...and inflate. Fixes the problem. Keep up the great work...and I'll keep watching. R
Man sounds like you got it under control!! :) Thanks a bunch man, we are sure to get to everyone every night.
Actually have a 2018 agressor and it's awesome to see you upgrade the bike. It's pretty legit with geometry. I'm surprised you could stuff a 2.8 Tire in the frame. Keep it up brother.
Heck yeah man thanks, im new and hoping to do it justice!!! Thanks for watching hoping to do an update!!! Hope you like and subscribe.
1X is a great upgrade to an entry level big box store bike. I would recommend going 11 or 12 speed
Absolutely right, since we have installed a few 12spds and like you said, we love them!!
3:28 the placement of the chainring on inside or outside will depend on how the chain line is on the crank, it might change with other hub, cranks, or size of square taper BB some have wide axles, some have narrow axles. Make it so it is as straight as possible in the mid cog on the cassette and still works great without making noises on the in the lowest gear and the highest gear.
Thanks man i have made sure that its quiet! Luckily i didnt have to unscrew anything;)
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS so then it's at the correct placement for your setup, with some combos, you need spacers.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS the great thing about direct mount crank is you buy chainring that has a offset instead, I have 142 hubs converted to 148 boost, so casette placement is the same, so I use regural offset, but if I had boost hub I would have used boost chainring
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS here is the review of the bashguide wp.me/p60aTF-2wH I also have many other reviews of other stuff, and I have few others in the works.
Awesome I’ve been waiting on this video and information
🙏 You are welcome! Hope it helped man👍
Awesome videos I just ordered a GT Men's Aggressor Pro. I'm stoked to start riding and doing minor upgrades to it until i become more familiar with mountain biking to eventually upgrade to something more serious.
Thank you so much man! And there no problem with that infact that way of thinking is so much smarter than just buying a bad a*s bike and trashing it and yourself. Very smart, but let us know what we can help you with as far as questions go on the bike. Thanks again and hope you like and subbbbbb!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS does the stock crankset work with the aftermarket chainring?
No it does not. The reason is because you cannot take apart the chainrings and simply buy a spacer. Unfortunetly GT welds them all together to make it look like you can:( Maybe go for the IXF 1x?You can keep the same cassette and derailleur. Checkout the description link in the IXF crankset video.
30T goes on the inside flange & 32-34T goes on the outside flange (towards the pedal)
That would work a lot of the time, we pretty much try to go with best chain alignment(if the chain stay allows of course). What's your views on spacers? Do you believe in a universal spacer configuration, or are you a case by case guy on that one? Thanks man👍
Hey, just a heads up. The link for the crank set doesn’t work and the oval chain ring link actually takes you to a round 30 tooth chain ring. Also, I love your videos. Look forward to more! Been wanting to do some upgrades to the GT and you videos have been helpful 👍.
Hey thanks Alex! We need to update some of these older vids I guess. We will try to get this done here shortly. Thanks again👍
Alright Alex I think we got it fixed up. Thanks again man.
Awesome video sir! Just did mine thanks to you!
Awesome! We are happy that you found us. We hope that you stick around a while.👍
That 34 oval is gonna be awesome!
Dude you are RIGHT love it!!!
Oh yuup 1x is the way to go. Almost finished with mine. Tomorrow is the day!
Idk about the chain ring location, I have mine on the outside. Hope it’s ok.
Well get this i just rode it today and i think i gotta put it on the outside like you. The chain fell off and got wedged in between the seat post tube and the chainring!!! Its all good though, thanks for commenting on that! Later bud
Well man how did the ride go? Everything stay put?
WOLFTICK VIDEOS I haven’t got it going yet. I got a SRAM X4 Deraileur and installed it but the cables weren’t long enough. So it is in the shop, waiting for them to install the new cable and cable housings.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Just got it running. The chain fell off once when not moving and when at idle. Seems like if you pedal back in a low gear it doesn't like it. Chain slap is a issue too. It misses cogs on some rough sections. I had to use a Acera cuz i didn't have Sram shifters. But the bike rides awesome. Just needs a shorter stem and maybe some wider bars.
definitely post an update about if the single chain ring helps keep the chain on with some rough riding. I'm dealing with that now on my GT aggressor and am starting to consider some options on how to move forward
Will do man im hoping to ride this weekend and get some footage. I might have to shorten the chain but ill see. Thanks for watching hope you liked and subbed!!!
Thanks for the upgrade vid. Nice to see we have some option for the GT Aggressor. I'm considering the Suntour XCR Air LO-R. I may go 1x as well. Please do a follow up. Can you post some links for the upgrades. I in joy you videos man. Keep it up.
I got a follow up coming soon man thanks for commenting sorry it took so long to get back to ya!
Looking forward to the next one
For sure man, the ixf afterwards has held up wonderfully! Putting them on all the builds! Thanks dude
Wish you would have recorded removing the old set. I am having the hardest time getting them off with the tool. About to pull a You and get the mallet.
NO!!! HA HA the only thing I can tell you is make sure your threads are in all the way when threading into the crankarms. I hit the end with a hammer and screw into the crankarms. Good luck and keep that mallet close!! Ha ha thanks man, let us know!!
Another awesome vid, super informative 👍🏼
Thank you very much!!! Glad you enjoyed em man!
You're the best. Thanks for going all in on your GT Aggressor. My crank set is in need of an upgrade as well!
Man thanks for saying that, we have come a long way!! LOL Now go get yourself a cransket!! LOL Later Brother
Cool vid man deffo keep upgrading the bike you can get a Shimano Deore shifter cassette and rear derailleur for like 70 bucks deffo worth the upgrade with the range and also a dropper post to get the seat out the way on the descents cool man I’m from the uk also and love your channel
Thanks alot Kier! I just ordered a cassette a sram 8 speed, and some tools. Its funny i have been looking into derailleurs as well. I def will upgrade soon. Got a new set of pedals and more goodies looking to shoot another bike vid soon as well as some pov, thanks for the views MATE!!!
I have a 2x11 38 oval and 28 oval
I leave it inthe 38 almost all the time
34 oval on a newer 1x9 cassette would be my ideal set up
Hmmmm... I got a 32 oval coming in soon, that with my 34t cassette I think will be a great match. Gotta love that OVAL!:)
Love watching your videos! I just bought the gt Laguna pro. I want to change out for the single chainring as I am already seeing the shifting issues this bike has. Could the products you use be applied to the laguna pro as well??
Hey Danielle, thank you for the comment! Now congrats on the new bike, 👏 and absolutely!! Please watch this link and it also has a part 2. ENJOY and let us know what you think 👍👍
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Hey man, i can't find the bottom bracket removal tool. Do you know the tool or a tool kit to get that crank off? I'm doing the exact thing you are doing here
Gotcha brother, here is an affiliate link for some needed tools:)
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2:29 if the axle was fine, you could have just got new bearings, that BB looks like it's a easy to service BB, just take bearings out and put in new.
but square taper is heavy, and usually it eats the alloy cranks so they get loose.
now hallow alloy axles, and external cup BB are the latest tech.
Hmmm.ok
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS of course you might need specific tools, but might only need a screw driver or some bearing press tools, and hammer it out.
Yeah bro.
How did you remove the old crank arms? Did you use a tool? I personally don’t want to buy a tool and only use it once because I’m getting the IXF crankset.
Hey man i agree with you on that! Checkout my ixf crank vid for sure if you havent already. But I flipped my bike over and used a mallet to beat the hell out of the crank arms while rotating them constantly. It takes a while and will not want to break at first but just keep on keepin on. Then for the bottom bracket I used a flathead screwdriver and a hammer to unscrew the flush side. Then used a monkey wrench or pipe wrench to unscrew the other side. Hope this helped you out man and hope you subbed dude!
30 to 34t chainring should be on the inside mimicking the position and chainline of the 3x. I'm interested im not yet convinced on an oval seems to be all science talk with peeps saying it makes a world a difference and another bunch saying it doesn't feel different.
Man honestly....it makes a big difference at first till you get used to it, not that it does not work anymore but it just becomes a natural feel. But the torque it provides is a nice thing to have in those awkward sketchy climbs.
Can you post what you’ll need to remove the stock crank, and bottom hub, and shifting mech, before getting to installing the new components? Thanks a bunch. Love your vids
Hey man hopefully these links help. Now the front derailleur can be removed one of two ways. #1 you can buy a chainbreaker tool and break the chain and remove the derailleur and buy a chain quick connect to mend it. #2 you can take a drill and drill out the back of the rivet on the derailleur. You may wanna break the chain and go ahead and shorten it because you will have to anyways due to the chain being a tad bit too long. Dont have to break the chain right away but its a good just in caser. You can still ride with just drilling the rivet out and removing the front derilleur. Crank Puller- rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575588353&toolid=10001&campid=5338684594&customid=Crank+puller&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FBike-Cycling-Mountain-Crank-Wheel-Puller-Removal-Remover-Repair-Extractor-Tool%2F272312376763%3Fhash%3Ditem3f67151dbb%3Ag%3ANJsAAOSwdzVXj3lo Bottom Bracket Extractor--rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575588353&toolid=10001&campid=5338684594&customid=Crank&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FBicycle-Metal-Crank-Extractor-Bottom-Bracket-Remover-Removal-Bike-Repair-Tool%2F383515494718%3Fhash%3Ditem594b4e093e%3Am%3AmvO0MhwfyqWTnpltydbO7xA
Absolutely! I appreciate you with the response!
Cool dude!
Just ordered the Bucklos crank for mine. Did you have any problems with the chain coming loose while riding? Also did you have to take any links out?
Yes sir, I sized the chain the Wolftick way. We do have a video on it, please watch. Good luck man 👍
Jeremiah can you post the part number for the NECO BC? The link shows the item not available now. I really need to grab this kit you did for the bike. Much appreciated. UPDATE: I found out which side you are supposed to put the gearing on. If you use a 30 tooth it goes on the inside of the flange, if you use a 32/34 tooth it goes on the outside of the flange. Why and the heck they dont include that in the instructions I have no idea.
Heres an affiliate link brother for the nexo bb rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F140716930350&campid=5338684594&toolid=10001&customid=Neco bb
New sub here from the not so sunny South Wales, UK.
Currently looking for a budget MTB and have had my eye on the GT Aggressor Expert 2020. Not sure how that matches up with your model but any recommendations would be welcome, and hopefully make me bite the bullet haha.
Liking the videos man. Keep up the good work.
Well first of all "Im chuffed to bits"lol that someone from the UK has not only watched but also has subbed!!! Thanks alot man. So ive researched the Expert and it looks like its very very similar to my Medium frame 27.5. Now secondly the bike looks to only offer a 29 inch rim from size M up . Meaning wheels/tires and Forks may be a little more pricy since they will be bigger but...Other than that dude go for it everything ive got on mine will transfer over to yours im sure! barring the front forks of course depending on the size you go with but please let me know what you endup doing!! Thanks again for subbing and commenting! Keep on watching brother
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thanks for coming back to me man. "Chuffed to bits" haha! Looking at the sizing they run up quite bit and according to their site, they actually recommend a small size for me at 5ft7. I don't mind that with the smaller wheels and more flexibility to move the seat up and down for uphill and downhill. The weather is rough at the moment and kind of uninspiring to pull the trigger on a bike but I think I will soon, even if the mrs is a bit sceptic haha.
Keep doing what you're doing mate 👊
Cool dude and im 5'4" to 5'5" on a good day, hmmmm a small? seems a litthe small for you i would get a M for sure man. definetely size it up if you can, stand over the bar that goes from the seatpost to the handlebars. If your feet are on the ground and your "junk" is comfortable then your good to go MATE!!! Peace
Hey bud, great videos , i have been watching it to see what upgrades i can do on my gt . Are you using the same chain that the bike came with ? This is going to be my first upgrade. Thanks and good vibes
Hey Carlos, for that particular build I used the same chain, I actually shortened it and bought a master link after the 1X conversion. If you watch the Fragment stage 1 Upgrades video it shows a how to (sort of) shorten and measure a chain for the 1X setup. Thanks for watching and please feel free to hit us up for any questions you got on it brother:) Been there!!
hey, can you do a new review of your upgraded bike? You have done many upgrades and a new updated review would be appreciated man!
For sure man ive got some seat time here recently and am waiting to film it, should be out soon! As will a pov trail vid in Hot Springs, AR, thank you for watching and commenting!!!
interested in how you were able to attach your bike to the stand??? with the two screws for the water bottle placment??
Ha Ha yeah man just like that! Creativity at its finest, But checkout my MTB stand I got sponsored!!! Its a good budget stand for sure man. Thanks for commenting I bent the waterbottle holder around in a circle and used a tripod leg. Then i uppgraded to a tripod and a wood vise! Glad them days are over for now:)
WOLFTICK VIDEOS I’m currently doing a lot of budget type work at the moment too that’s why it caught my eye hahaha ... great videos man keep em coming 👍
Cool dude glad you found us! Be sure to turn them notifications on brother!!!
Hi, I have a good question I’m going to buy a sram Mx groupset, do you know which bb works for the aggressor?
The BB is a 68-73mm but not too sure about other measurements other than English threads....
Also you should get a microshift advent groupset 9speed for about 120-130$ and it has a clutch
Thats another good option for an upgrade, a little pricy as far as budget goes but will have to spend more money over time for sure.:) thank sfor all your input man.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS a bit pricey but compared to most groupset with a clutch it's a really good deal
Yeah youre right im afraid imma have to cut down my new chain cause my derailleur does not have a clutch like your saying. Maybe the next upgrade...
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS yeah but also with how much you've upgraded theres not really that many things left to do
Would it of been possible to just buy a spacer kit and take off two chainrings?
Hey brother, I get that alot but...The chainrings on the GT are all welded together making it look like they are rivets. So I guess you could grind every spot weld but that wouldent make any sense time wiseLOL
I have a gt agressor pro and I just wanted to know if all you needed was the cranks and the chainring that you put in the description to make it work, or would I need to also buy a bottom bracket?
Well if you use the crank arms in the video, then you will not need a new bottom bracket. I just changed mine because i was down there and felt it could use a new better one. Good luck an dplease get a crank puller!!!:)
Hi Wolftick, I hope you are having a wonderful evening, I've got an issue with my set up. I recently did the 1x8 conversion (cassette is 11-40t) but when I pedal backwards or apply some pressure I have jumps, specially on the 40t cog. I was reading the comments below and you mentioned that placing the front chain ring on the inside of the spider might help, did I get that right? It's really annoying because I can't get it to work. Everything is new btw.
Hey Nestor, now it may be a few things man. First of all is your derailleur dialed in and tuned correctly? It does sound like a tuning issure. Now when it comes to alignment I can say on my GT I have the chainring mounted on the inside of the spider yes.It helps with alignment and makes for an easier shift. Do you have an IXF or just the same crankarm setup? Thanks man and hope this helps.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Hi, thanks for your reply. Last night after I commented, decided to change the chainring to the inside and it helped a lot. Let's say I only get chain slips 2/10 when it was 7/10. I appreciate your quick response. Love your videos and keep the good work.
Thanks brother, glad you got it going better:)
Did you get a boost crank on the aggressor or no? I want to upgrade to 1x but I’m not sure if I need a boost crank or not. Love your videos!
Hey brother no boost here ha ha 68-73mm bottom bracket and regular cranks. Good luck and hope it works for you. You thinking the IXF??
Arm cranks white writings. On makes it look pritty
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@wolftick So this may be a dumb question but did you replace the wheel set before replacing the crank set? I just installed your recommended single crank set and it’s making weird noises... I removed four links in the chain doesn’t seem loose at all but it seems like it’s being torqued in different directions.
Hey brother same wheelset and did not change it. The crankset most likely is not aligned. You will get that sometimes and no a dumb question. You may have to mount the chainring on the inside of the spider, that way it will align better:) Good luck and let us know man
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS worked like a charm, the looks are a little obnoxious now but if it works, it works👊🏼
HELL YEAH!!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I also train and fight...Just won a southeastern regional championship for FFC....Tore my rotator cuff in the process but now I’m 16-0-1 and $30k rewarded... I am in my mid-30s, a retired Marine and combat vet with bad knees, a bad back and now shoulder problems, six years ago I started training/fighting again to relive my golden gloves glory days from my late teens early 20s, getting back into mountain biking as well has been great, especially with the anticipation of my inevitable retirement from MMA, thank you for guidance on this specific platform of bike, I relate to your can-do attitude and general positive outlook.
Well brother thank you for your service, without veterans like you and many the many serving we couldn't do what we do everyday. Good luck in your ventures man and thank you for finding us! Appreciate ya man:)
i'm your 579th subscriber. whoo! 👍🏼
Well Angelo you may just be the best!LOL Thank you very much for the support, now go and watch some more videos!!!:)
4:42 it won't stop chain drops even with narrow wide chainring, you need a chain guide, I recommend to get a bash guide, so it's a bash guard and chain guide in one.
I use Absolute black, it has guide from 77designz.
I have a review on it on my website.
on rough terrain the chain will drop, even with a rear derailleur with a clutch it will drop, for example on stairs, of course the gear you have it in, the chagrining size, all play a role, but with 34T and chain in a low gear chain will drop on regular stairs angle, but on steep stairs it will definitely drop.
I tested it with 42 T cassette and had it in 27t cog.
Well ill checkout the vid for sure. I am thinking of a clutch style derailleur.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS it is a must it reduces slap greatly I have Box One xwide it has adjustable clutch, and can be completely taken apart, you can swap bushings, you can't do that with Shimano, but don't buy Box Two it does not have adjustable clutch. In theory I can use hat rear derailleur for decades if replacing the bushings which is cheap, so no need for new rear derailleur ofter certain time, just have a stock of bushings. 😊 As for budget cassette sunrace comes to mind. I got one secondhand. 😉
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I am not sure which video you refer to, I have a review, but I have a video demonstratin showing how to make a chain fall of any chainguide by doing a stupid thing, forcing bike out of a tree stump 😁but unless doing thst the absolute black works great.
When you took the front derailleur off did you have to break apart the chain to remove it? Mine seems like you would have to break the chain to get the derailleur assembly off.
Hey Keith if you have a drill or dremel tool, you can easily grind or drill out the rivet that connects the two pieces of metal on the front derailleur. No need to break the chain unless you want to shorten it.
4:26 that is not what the bottle cage mount is for.😀
I recommend to use a proper repair stand and clamp gently to the top tube, not too hard, cus some bikes have thin tubing there and some carbon bikes can snap.
with a proper repair stand you can adjsut it to any angle and keep bike frame secure no matter the angle, and it won't move.
I use Park Tool PRS 3.2-2
Alright! Ive been looking at some budget ones for sure.
Park tool just means it’s blue and over priced 😉
I know this is an old video but I went with Bucklos on my Gt, were you running the original rear derailleur and chain? If not what we’re you running that work correctly. With the original derailleur and chain it won’t shift into the first gear it just binds up on the gear.
Yeah brother same chain and derailleur, did you shorten your chain?
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I did not, that would be my problem most likely. Thanks for the quick reply! I freaking love your videos. I bought a Gt a month ago and kept see don’t upgrade buy a better bike till I found your videos. Your a man after my own heart, I’m one for upgrading I’ve buying biggest and best right off the bat.
LOL We know the feeling !! Thank you so much for watching man and checkout our chain shortening/sizing video:) Good luck and be safe!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I actually did watch that video and shortened the chains so thanks so much. Currently dialing in the derailleur. I did order a new chain, microshift advent derailleur with shifter and 9 speed cassette. Will be here in a few weeks so I figured I’d get out and try this set up tomorrow on Bootleggers Trail. Keep up the videos dude!
Awesome man! Will do brother:)
What size frame? I just bought a gy aggressor with a 21inch frame because I'm 6"3 280lbs but I feel like the bike is a little long for me...I am going to try to adjust the bars and see if I can get an inch closer to me
Yeah man you are on the right page for sure, I got a stem and bar upgrade and it made a world of difference! Checkout the Budget upgrades to my GT aggressor pro. Its got it and other good budget stuff man! Check it, and thank you for watching and hope you subbed.
Nice upgrade, although I think an ixf crankset would've been better since it isnt a square taper bb.
Thank you, yeah i didnt even think of that option, maybe later on ill try it.? thanks for commenting brother!
Hey what’s up man so I just ordered IFX 170mm crank arm set, Decas Oval chain ring 34T, do I need anything else to make it 1X up front for now?
Man you should be strait! As long as you got the set that comes with the hollow bottom bracket(set). And im glad you got the oval its GREAT. Good luck man and make sure you keep that chain aligned with the centerish area of your cassette. If its not lining up good just add a spacer the kit comes with;)
WOLFTICK VIDEOS thanks a lot brotha!! I tried adding all the components from your links to make it a 1x10 but some are not available no more like the derailer and shifter.. would it matter other or what size should I look for?
Well man that was a can of worms for us but i erge you to just run the 8spd for now! :) Get to know your 1X drivetrain that way you can just stick with your shifter/chain/and derailleur for now. Then upgrade to a 10spd cassette and go from there. That would be the best way to go about it brother. Let us know and remember if you listen and stick with the 8 spd for now you will have to resize your chain to help out in the chain slap area;) way cheaper route
Why did you decide to stay with a cartridge bearing set? You could have switched to integrated with external bearings with nearly the exact same process. I’m just curious if there was a reason you went the way you did?
One reason was I knew why it looked like by taking off the triple tree chainring. Not much experience at the time and it was the cheapest route👍 checkout the ixf install, much better and lighter!!
does it require any special tools to remove the stock bottom bracket?
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When you change to 1x8 (with original cassette from the GT), did you find it good enough on climbing or going uphill? Thanks so much! And I appreciate your videos
Well thank you for taking time to watch and comment man, now the climbing wasnt terrible with he original cassette. I feel it was descent, but now after changing to a 10spd 11-42 tooth...WOW!!!! The difference is night and day ha ha. Hope that helps! But yes the 8spd was not bad at all my brother.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS another side question...would a hollow bottom bracket that's for 63-73mm fit in the GT Aggressor Pro?
You may mean 68-73mm? I dont think a 63 is a thing ha ha maybe it is? But anyways yes it is the correct size you will need. Some people add a spacer on the drive side (which most BB's come with) and use it for proper chain alignment, but the GT is a 68-73mm. Checkout the IXF crankset video, there is a link there for the proper size. Checkout the link an im pretty sure you can order just a hollow bb. Thanks man hope this helps!!!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS It does...I'm super stoked on this upgrade...does it cut much weight to take off all that stuff to go 1x?
Dude it cuts like 3.5 lbs!!! And just simplifies everything no shifter and no front derailleur. Very nice upgrade
Great videos Jeremiah, I also have the same bike and looking to switch from the stock 3x8 to the 1x8 using the same parts you did. I wanted to ask, is it reliable with trial riding with this setup? I noticed you went to a 1x 10 afterwards, any reason you weren't totally satisfied with the 1x8? This set-up seems inexpensive and looks badass!
Wassssup Jaz? Well to answer your first question the "reliability" on trail runs...Yes and No, the tapered bb is a real pain in the butt when it comes to riding hard all day, please checkout the MT. Nebo broke what video. It has the answer. Now the crankset I run now is the IXF, as you probably know. Its more reliable of a system and is lighter with sealed bearings. Check that video out and I ask you to order from the links an IXF!!!! You wont regret it.lol But first watch the fail mt. nebo vid:) Thanks for the questions man and you can run the IXF with the 8speed you got no problem:) Let me know if theres anything else
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thanks man. Saw the video and been checking out the IFX set. Will go with that. Great videos, keep them coming.. really happy I subscribed :)
Did the bottom bracket make a big difference, I got the aggressor comp and the crank sucks, there's alot of flex in it, feels like it could snap if I went up a hill. Looking to upgrade
The tapered BB your talking about is/was very strong! Big difference when it came to climbing for sure. Now have you watched my new IXF Crankset video? I would recommend that when you can get the chance to get one and upgrade!!! Thanks for the question man, the bb i got in this video is still good but the fmfxtr crankset is not:( Watch the failure video at MT Nebo.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS yeah I saw both videos, thanks for making those btw. Been so frustrated with this bike so far, just feels so cheap. Gonna upgrade the BB for sure. Thnx man! Sick of spending money on this to get it up to par.
No problem man and just take it one upgrade at a time, you will get there! Believe me I knowLOL
This is a great video but is there a video on how you got rid of the from derailleur?
Hey man thanks, now there is not a video on how I remove the front derailleur but there is a video on me removing the same style on a Nishiki mens pueblo?? Thats the Nishiki Mans Pueblo 1X conversion video, check it out.
Love the update videos also riding the aggressor. Do u know if them arm will fit on the stock BB
Yes they will, i just changed it cause i was down there . But i did check! thanks for watching man.
Hey are you ever able to get your wheels Trued? I’ve tried truing my front wheel and can’t get it fully done
Man we are, it does depend on how bad it is but, look at a truing stand, they are pretty budget that and a good spoke tool man.
Hey Jeremiah question for ya: After you converted to the 1x system, im assuming you kept the same 7x in the rear with the same derailleur. Did it still perform well with your stock setup on the rear? Was your chain falling off or still have a lot of chain slap? Asking because I also want to switch to the 1x but guys in my riding group are telling me that its going to mess with my chain timing and could cause other issues because a 1x system is normally used for 9x or 12x and NOT a 7x. Thoughts?
Well first off my bike is an 8 speed.I did keep the same derailleur(which i hope to upgrade soon)and i kept the same cassette(8 speed, i since replaced do to wear but still an 8 speed).The bike performs amazingly i just took it out today and couldent ask for more. Now regarding the chain i bought a chain punch tool and shortened it about 5 links then added a connector because when i rode it shortly after switching to a 1x i had a few problems with chain drop and slap. Shifting is fine although i had to tune it a little with the shorter chain. The bike is quiet and changes so far have been great! Your buddies are wrong HA HA! Let me know man hope this helps you.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS 2020 GT Aggressor Pro-Just replaced my BB, crank arms, pedals, handlebar angle and to a single chain ring. Having slight issues with downshifting. Going to try to shorten my chain by 4 more links. Hoping you see this comment and can let me know if anything else you have done has helped. I feel like i saw something in another video you did that you mentioned but can't find it again.
Hey brother glad I found the comment, now you may otta look at your chain alignment. The chainring should line up with the center-ish area of your cassette. That not being centered may result in a funky downshift.That and maybe your rear derailleur needs adjusting. Remember the closer you can get your derailleur pulleys to the chain the better. Its not the high and low screw on the back its a separate screw I think that is located above those. Oh and make sure your chain is ran properly! I ran mine wrong a few times now😁😁😁Good luck and I hope you get her fixed up man. Let us know!
Thank you for making this video. I have a GT Aggressor Pro and been thinking of doing a bunch of upgrades. Trying to make the bike lighter and faster. Is there any way to switch the bottom bracket to Dub? I really want to get the Sram NX Groupset.
Hey man good question, now i wanted to do the same thing but got stuck on my crankset(not that it was a bad buy at all) but a guy recommended i go with a shimano DUB style bracket. Check it out its the same threads and width for a GT aggressor pro. The dub brand idk at all but heres the link man hope it helps you! And also gonna send the link of my forks, you wanna lighten up that front end? Check these out 2lbs lighter. Make sure you checkout the ZTZ fork update vid, thank sman and hope you sub chould have a video pretty soon on caome brake bleeding/shortening!!! Shimano bracketamzn.to/2VQkgHw ZTZ Fork amzn.to/34SSPAX
Great video! I have a question for anyone with the bike. I had this bike for maybe 2 months now. Every time I pedal I hear/feel a creak and it’s rather annoying. I see the bearing in the video was loose you mentioned. Did you happen to have a similar problem? I’m thinking of just converting it to a 1x instead of 3x. Any feedback is appreciated! Thank you
Thanks brother, thank you for watching, now it may be your BB so a possible 1X swap should fix it:) Just use plenty of grease and shorten that chain! (we got a video on that) lol My BB was not creaky but I have heard a few guys talking about the same issue. Here i an affiliate link and hope it solves your issue brother:) IXF-ebay.us/bunaB5
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thank you so much for your response!
Hey brotha I'm looking to upgrade my drivetrain from 3×8 to 1×10. Just not sure what offset fits my GT Aggressor pro. Also will any 170mm crank fit on the bike or are there mores specifications?
170mm will do you fine brother, il send you an affiliate link, also look into the shimano xt shadow like I got with a hanger! I made that mistake with the non direct mount and it killed meLOL rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575588353&toolid=10001&campid=5338684594&customid=Crankset&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F104bcd-MTB-Bike-Crankset-170mm-Arm-Crank-Bottom-Bracket-Chainring-Chainset-BB%2F123577390184%3F_trkparms%3Dispr%253D1%26hash%3Ditem1cc5c95468%3Ag%3AeQUAAOSwrpJcFUE%7E%26enc%3DAQAFAAACYBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkp2NA0WuhQytmt4dbStg00KJa1zPYgJlTzg6FMSDiK57PyGpVynDGxz80h%252F43y%252Bou3zv%252Fu3EIC3KwRKZrp954V%252F0NRyOLLLTJB9rKH7jnGon0aep6GyuA3mNwJLNtVrM88m9b5EJxSC8dAGIctXeuFUiXUSi4QGHKyR5BJftXfoFok2Ui%252BuSd8MN1YtYH3FmrYAd4mYPwFm7Ovz1Un8ROvVKQeV8JPnw7Gcqqno5kYTJJMbenFMhA6mtSgmJqfWXSMb96KEoCYuamJmKUhcgEzorTHvP1QNBKeaB1GGVsuYTsVN2%252FkWxonxXAq9%252FnhOv5b7J0PRmhkCyZVN3yW5cau%252FblI8o%252BcG1VAo6LBDPS1r%252B2Qcpp0Cf8xgDK9updhSOp44Cc4Rs%252Bb%252B2B33kTbwUKtyuiZO%252BWZJQMlEv9glJijhwmFqmRNSAwrFd3pOrGV8%252BNtg02L7GujJlPCoUcrhKMLSqAK7H9465oyG5VBbHsuy2DYcIH9wVBRu6Tclxfz17BdaH2kl2k7gCM015NK7feK4VmQfOHsgNa0wMxdosLBhsxjs0VTK3JTidq7sRVfQs5aG4CnVXBuRSwhN4r5XaJhU7NrKFlre%252BfNh4CXsquyVckuw71Bjx7jHpFlCoL7WXYkhEaNwEaZTtKNgObpkOkQ3hZRkL7y2gbSU5AgexlvviEoIHuyUNdnVMSOjyRy0JHpalozWJ3znY%252BCkZEatIHdvzp1QG%252BdG6LJdLQ8wDpdNpIo9EegGzxofy0cwt6UWdi%26checksum%3D123577390184665b8762a21647bba28ca526f32dfa26 And heres the derailleur rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575588353&toolid=10001&campid=5338684594&customid=Derailleur&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FNew-Shimano-Deore-XT-RD-M786-SGS-Shadow-Lockout-Rear-Derailleur-Black-10-speed%2F401893276410%3Fepid%3D691220410%26hash%3Ditem5d92b4bafa%3Ag%3AR-gAAOSwxjpdheo3
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thanks man!!!
does the oval gear give you a higher top speed that you would see on a 36t?
Not much in the higher speeds, atleast I would not think so. It really helps in the torque climbing areas though.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thx
I have the same bike, did u have to use a crank puller to get the old cranks off, or how did u do it?
Hey man, I didn't have the proper tools so I flipped the bike upside down and beat the hell out of the arms with a mallet! Lol rotating every so often. It took a while but they came off. Hope it helps
How did you pull the crank arms off and remove te old bottom bracket?
Hey man I flipped the bike over and used a hammer and malet to beat the arms while i rotated them. Then i used a screwdriver to undo one part of the bottom bracket and a monkey wrench for the bigger ring. Hope this helps you, I got kinda mid evil with it!
Will the stock bottom bracket work with that crank arms?
Yes sir:)
Do you have any updates on this chain ring? I'm looking for one, and don't doubt it functions as a chain ring but I'm wondering how well it's held up? I might consider buying it. Thanks!
Man it is a nice alternative. I am still running it on a different build but it has started me on this oval only kick!! Thanks for watching and hope you checkout the IXF crankset video??? You may like it as well, thanks Hunter
Hey bro how’s it going I got really excited when I saw this upgrade I have the same GT pro aggressor I really like the set up I’m gonna go for it. I’m just worry if the 1x8 gears Are going to be enough to make the claims give me a little feedback on that
Well man let me tell ya, please watch the microshift acolyte groupset install and REVIEW! If you can get it it is a steal man. This video is a little older but still good, but...you wanna see something that will climb anything? Please checkout the vid! And let us know if you need any affiliate links!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS yes sir. I sure like the links if you don’t mine.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS hey bro. Okay I saw the acolyte review video. Awesome great job thank you so much for taking your time and sharing your knowledge with us. So does the 8speed acolyte, does it matter on how many teeth are on your chainring. What’s better more or less. Because I was thinking of going with the 34t oval just because i think that’s better. But my questions is…. Is it better to have more or less teeth on your chainring?
Chainring- I like less, that is better for top end speed. I run an oval 30T and it seems to climb well and the speed is there. If you do a lot of climbing I would go with a 32 or 34. Now the Acolyte works with a 1X and the cassette it comes with is a 12-46 Tooth so that is all the climbing gear you need!
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Acolyte Shifter-amzn.to/3C0BsgH
Acolyte 12-46T Cassette-amzn.to/3C51xuW
Acolyte Derailleur with stabilizer- Ebay-ebay.us/XuDUkp
Hope these help, amazon does not carry the derailleur at the moment.
Do u have to swap out the arms as well or can u use the stock arms with the oval chain ring?
Well you have to swap out the arms as well, you may want to checkout the IXF crankset video? It also has the link. The problem with the original crank arms is the chainrings are all welded together to the arms so you cannot separate them.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS ahhh ok.. thanks
No problem man and good luck!
how did you remove your bottom bracket? Did you have the tool for it or did you figure out a different way to get it off? Thanks.
With a big ass flat head screwdriver and a monkey wrench!!! I got a lot of crap for it but hey, its what i had. As for the crank arms i used a 2x4 and a sledge hammer. Thanks for watching hope you subbed!!! Oh and i hit the big ass flat head with a hammer :).
I just got a used aggressor and it got beat to Shit, whoever had it before me destroyed it and one of the main things I’ve wanted to do is change the crank set. It’s so messy looking and it sounds like garbage and I don’t feel like I need three, the 1x11 ratio seems so much better to me... and the breaks are super loud.. let me know how easy it is to ride with that crank set, I’m looking into getting that EXACT one
1x8* but now I’m considering a 2x8. Please just let me know hahahaha I’m super curious, I want to upgrade the shit out of this thing, I need to look at affordable shocks as well
1x8*.. but now I’m thinking a 2x8 may be better for what I want to do. Just let me know hhaha I’m so curious.
Hey man the crank set is amazing! Cant say enough about it its so easy up climbs with the oval shape. The downside is while jumping the chain has a tendency to fall off, i think i will shorten it and get a chain stay. But its awesome that you're gonna try and bring her back to life. Oh and for the breaks i had the same problem so i got some 1000 grit sand paper and sanded the rotors. Nice and quiet now. Thanks for watching and hope you liked and subbed. Make sure you turn your notifications on man i got an update video coming out soon as well as a break BUDGET vid!!!
WOLFTICK VIDEOS sick dude, thanks for the reply and that’s super helpful. I can’t wait to see more videos of what you do with this thing! Subscribed and notifications are on!
Thanks alot Lucius
Have a question love the video on this video did you take out links if so how many bc I’m upgrading
Man I'm not sure if I took out links in that video, but I did take 4 links out then added the Master/Quick link. I think after I got it all adjusted I only had one or two chain drops on hard trails and it reduced chain slap drastically. In the future you will want to upgrade to a clutch derailleur, but this is a hold over. If you have the time you can look through our videos and watch our progression on the drive train. Hope this helps. Let us know how it goes.
Please help me out. Do you remember the stock bottom bracket spindle length that came with the 3x? It was 73 x?
Man watch the Amazon upgrades video on the bike, there should be an affiliate li k in the description. There is room for play but maybe it was 73x122.5????
When swapping out the crank did you have to break the chain or were you able to use the original?
Wolftick, I have done the 1x10 conversion but needing more granny gears. I am thinking about going up to an 11 speed with 11-50 tooth in the back. Do you think an 11 speed cassette will fit on our stock GT rear hub? Thanks in advance for your help! Great videos man, keep pumping them out! Wolftick Nation out. I also bought a coffee for you under what_da 671. Enjoy!
Hey kurt! Just saw the coffee brother so thank you for that and we will respond and ask for your info so we can send you a STICKER!! That's very nice of you man. Now regarding the 11spd, two guys I know of have fit an 11spd bit that is the max according to them. So it will work, but what about a bigger cassette for your 10spd? That and a derailleur extender, that may be cheaper? But if you wanna just try out the 11spd I completely understand!lol hopefully it goes well and you give us an update👍👍 thanks for the coffee again man💙
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS you're welcome! I currently have an 11-42 cassette on my 1x10 but I am so out of shape, I scream for the bigger gears. I am waiting for an 11-50 cassette but no luck yet. I'll keep searching...
Is it hard to get the front derailleur off i’ve been wanting to but i’m 14 years old and not that experienced with bikes
Well bud, its not too bad to take it off, I would recommend you have an adult do it because it is held together with a rivet.So that being said they would have to use a grinder or dremel tool to remove it. But if you take it to a bike shop, they can break the chain and remove it!I would go that route. Thanks man and appreciate you watching!
Are you able to use that oval crank ring with the factory aggressor pedal set and bottom bracket?
You can order the oval chainring, but you have to have a new crank set as well, because the factory crank set the GT comes with is riveted together. But you can keep the bottom bracket the aggressor comes with it will work. Hope that helps you out man and if you got any other questions holler! Hope you liked and subscribed thanks for watching.
do you get a different chain as well?
Not at this point. You will need to shorten the chain though, I think 4 or 5 links if I remember correctly. You will need a chain breaker, and a master link set as well. When you get it dialed in you will have less drops and slap, although you will still have some. Good luck, and let us know if you have anymore questions, or just how it goes. Thanks
So the back in this video has the stock 8 and you just changed the front to a single? I'm considering just removing my front derailleur for now and seeing how that is lol.
Yes just changed the front out, for sure man get rid of it and maybe a bucklos crankset for a fast and cheap 1X?? Remember to size that chain LOL we also have a video for that:) GOOD LUCK and heres an affiliate link;) it will bolt right up,amzn.to/3h4a9L4
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thanks you guys rock!
32 tooth and smaller get mounted on the inside 34 and larger get mounted to the outside
Hmmmm... I thought it was all alignment but that doesnt sound like a bad theory?
actually just thought, not theory but fact huh? I guess the frame would get a little rubbage lol duh!
Do you still have the stock rear derailleur and cassette? If so hows the shifting? Asking because i have the same bike and would like to go to a 1 by but was told id have to change out the rear derailleur.
Good question. I have the same derailleur that came with the bike and shifter up front as well as the same cassette.I bought the exact same cassette Sram brand. But it acts fine with shifting. The only thing i had to change was the size of the chain. I took about 4 or 5 links off because of chain drops. But man go for it its a great upgrade. Hopefully you subscribed and notifications are on! I got some more cool upgrades coming, including an upgraded budget derailleur.Thanks for commenting and if you ever need anymore help ,just holler.
WOLFTICK VIDEOS awesome man thanks for the quick response. And definitely looking forward to the future upgrade vids. Thanks again.
Great man glad I could help!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I swapped my crankset and did the single oval sprocket and it really seems like the chain has a lot of torque on it.
Dude thats what I am talking about, I love me an oval!!
Just to make sure the smallest chainring has a 104mm BCD right. I'm gonna do a 1x conversion and can't find the BCD anywhere
Yes its a 104mm bcd. If you havent gotten a chainring yet, i highly recommend the snail oval 34t its amazing dude!amzn.to/2xlYIK thank you for watching Hope you liked and subbed!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I decided to go with a 26T direct mount cuz I needed a smaller chainring
right on man. Let me know how it works out!:)
If I just get the chain ring and crank arms and keep the stock bottom bracket, will all that go together ok? And also I have 2.3” tires. Does the chain ever rub on your tires when you’re up on the bigger cassette gears closest to the tire??
It will be fine because they are both tapered bb's but you might as well change it if you are down there anyways but dont have to. Now I have heard of people saying there chains rub tires with the 3 chainrings up front. not with one. So I would just try it...Or go with an IXF have you watched that video?
Awesome thanks. I’ll check out the vid.
We also put a 1X on the Pueblo. Can't remember how good the video is but we do put the square tapered crankset on it. Here is the link to that. ua-cam.com/video/I8-ImcSnESg/v-deo.html
love your videos perfect fro non pro and advanced riders, my question my son about 5,6 and im lookin for a first bike ,was lookin for an upgradeable bike ,but also considering a laguna pro ,is the geometry different much than the aggressor mostly headtube angle ,and small or medium for him ,,i,m thinkin medium in the laguna small in aggressor and what bike is more upgradeable...sorry thats a lot but appreciated
Would it help if you had a Chain guide
Def would man, I got one on the Taff now and the Malus. Big difference with chain slap👍
Hi just a question I’m gonna purchase this same bike and upgrade the same stuff as you I was just wondering if I had to get a new cartridge and also how did you cut your fork
Hey man, you dont have to get a new cartridge/bottom bracket if you wanna upgrade your cranks(the kind I have) I just did cause i was in the area. And I ended up buying a $5.00 hacksaw from walmart and making a straight line with tape, and cut away! Little crooked so i got a dremel to level it off. If you ever have any questions dont hesitate to ask, thanks for commenting and hope you subbed, Later man!
I’m guessing all this would work on 2021 also?
Yes if you are going to order the fmfxtr crankarms. It will fit right up after you remove the old crankarms. You have to remove them, cannot unbolt the chainrings and install 1 chainring.
Is that necessary bottom bracket a standard/popular size? Having hard time find info size wise to make upgrades
Just put on the new bottom bracket and bucklos oval ring. My crankset seems to be off center and the front ring needs to go in more. The other side is too far in. Any suggestions?
Is it possible to buy only a chainring and do the 1x conversion
Not with the original GT drivetrain my friend. GT welded the chainrings together making it look like they are riveted. They arent, I was going to try and do what you are thinking but, no bueno. Thanks for watching and the question, wish you could do that. Hope you subbed man! Gotta break that 1000 wall and you support would help, thanks again brother:)
What size chain did you use after the conversion?
8spd but cut it down and measured it. You can find our chain sizing video on the GT. I believe we size it for an 8spd, but the method works for 8,9 and 10.
Did you have to add a chain guide on it to prevent chain drop?
No sir, but shortening the chain is a must depending on what size chainring you are gonna run. Checkout our chain shortening and resizing video. 👍
i know this is an old video but i have a GT Aggressor Comp and was looking to change it to maybe a 1x11. I got the bike from my work but it is missing a back tire, derailleur and cassette. Any recommendations on what i should get? Thanks
Hey brother, we really like the Acolyte groupsets. 8spd with chain stabilizer, you can watch the video we put out on it and see what I mean it's really nice and affordable. Now as far as a new rear goes here is a link to what we run fits up to a 12spd. Good luck man and in our videos there should be newer affiliate links you can use!!carsoncitybikeshop.com/whl-rr-27-5-584x21-wei-xm280-disc-bk-36-wm-mt2000-8-10scas-6b-bk-135mm-14gbk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnb79BRDgARIsAOVbhRppyAlKBgzY4-lsgPHyJBU6LFyq4c12DkpyVeh687bVwweGuD2frx0aAuocEALw_wcB
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thanks man! I appreciate the response. Would a Pedivela GT All Terra 30T 175mm fit on the existing bottom bracket of my bike or will I need a new one? Is it possible for me to even use this crank set?
Well man I would get a puller and pull the crank arm off, if they are both tapered squares then they should fit? I wouldn't see why not, is it a hollow? Having trouble finding one.
Is that crank riveted on or can it be replaced? Also did you have to change to a narrow wide chain? I have the same bike and have been thinking about doing this. Thanks
Crank arms are bolted and the 3 chain rings are definitely riveted. Have not changed chains so far, but it has fallen off a few times. Not crazy though, if I were you i would do the exact same upgrades man, i love it! Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you liked and subbed as well!
On fat tire bikes one by is the way to be, but on every other bike converting to a 1 by is moving backwards, definitely not forward. So I'm supposed to lose two sprockets in the front, so I can add three or four in the back, because this is going to save me weight, and make me go faster? I have a reputation to uphold, if I get smoked by the neighborhood children on their $100 Walmart BMX bikes, its just not a good look for me.
🤣🤣However you want to look at it man:)LOL The GT has a 1X8 with an 11-46 Tooth and ts all the gearing it will need:) SMOKE THEM KIDS!!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS jk
What kind of stem is that? I just bought a 2020 Aggressor and man is this thing long and low. Super uncomfortable.
Hey brother its an uno stem 70 degree and 35mm long. Should help your back!!:) Heres an affiliate brother ebay.us/AOrsrM
Did you have to break the chain apart to get the front derailleur off? I'm doing the exact setup your doing and I was wondering if I need to buy a chain tool.
Yes sir I had to buy a chain breaker and some quick connect deals. Not really a big job though quite easy, the hard part was waiting for stuff to come in lol 🙂 thanks for the question man appreciate you watching.
Hey man actually come to think, I only broke the chain and added that quick connecter to shorten my chain about 4 links. So no you don't have to break to take the front chain rings off but I would recommend you break and shorten it. Does that make sense?
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS yes that makes perfect sense. I just want to make sure I have everything I need when I start my upgrade. Thanks for responding. Keep the videos coming!
Cool and no problem if you got any other questions down the road let me know man.
3:59 sounds like something is wrong with thee hub on the rear wheel, might be freehub play, freehub mechanism that is about to fail, or worn bearings.
Well just got a new rear rim that came with a new hub!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS with spokes too? Is it a wheel? If so which?
Same exact rim that came with the GT, I got that insurance on it son!
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS insurance? nice.
Bike looks way better
Thank you it rides sooooo damb good too!