I fully upgraded a 2002 S-Works. Ep. 4
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- Опубліковано 18 січ 2022
- In the final episode of the S-Works series, I spare no expense and fully upgrade the 2002 S-Works FSR XC Pro mountain bike, but how will it ride? Did I waste my time and money?
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I think the red striped tires look good with the frame!
Big fam from australia
100%
And with levers
@@nordal69 aswell!
i agree
the tyres look extremely good, you should keep them in my opinion
Beautiful build. I know you had some issues along the way, but I swear these early 2000's Specialized FSR bikes were way ahead of their time. On flat trails and climbs, these bikes are super agile, fast, snappy, and truly hard to beat, even against modern bikes (in my opinion). Downhills? Well..... modern bikes have them beat. I'm glad you didn't give up on this legendary icon of XC race bikes. 👍
This channel is so underrated, I love the detail you go into with your repairs!!
Came across your channel a few days ago and I kept watching all your videos.
I like the way you show all stuff you deal with, and that you ride and test normal stuff.
I also still ride the first bike I got myself in 2012, upgraded it completely and now only frame is there from the beginning.
Keep up posting!
I'm so glad you got to finish this build! It looks awesome (Wheels and all!) and it sounds to me like it performs just the way you wanted it to!
I've been waiting for this build to finish up ever since you released your last Polygon video and I saw you pull the drive train.
I just wrapped up my own rebuild, including lacing my wheels myself with red and black spokes, and I couldn't be happier!
Cheers to finished builds!
Wow that's awesome red and black spokes. Lacing wheels is fun and so rewarding. Glad you did it. Now you know why the S-Works took so long cuz I had to strategically gather all the parts together haha
As always another great video. I had a docs appointment today and I'm going to need surgery for my torn rotator cuff so watching your videos as well as others keeps my dreams off riding again soon. MTB looks great and always continue to stay blessed and safe.
Evan your videos are top quality! I’ve been watching for almost 1.5 years since the beginning, your videos have always been great but you’ve progressed to a whole new level! Keep it up!
Heck yeah Ian I appreciate the support. I've been dabbling in special effects lately and it's been so fun
@@EvansMTBSaga hey bro what clear are you using? I think you should really look into “Spraymax 2k in a Spray”. It’s a 2 part clear in a single can. Actual automotive paint in a can. Dries hard as a rock and holds up beautifully. Those normal paints in a can suck.
Agreed, been watching for awhile now and am impressed with the consistent quality videos and content. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼
I think the tires look great! also love that you are not like the other bike UA-camrs who would say the bike is "Too Old" like I have a 2009 gt and it's great! I love that part of this channel.
Sick video as always! Keep it up man. Really good inclusion of what was different, and the ride characteristics!
Love the video! Last year I bought a 2006 Specialized Demo 9 Pro, and upgraded it with a bunch of new parts to turn it from a strictly downhill bike into more of an Enduro. Downduro? Either way I can appreciate what you did to keep this old bike running better than new. I'll never get the money I spent on my bike back, but I love it anyway! My MTB friends made fun of me for buying such an old bike as my first, but it makes me smile every time I ride it so I'm happy. You look happy on your bike too.
Wow, what a bike Evan! First a full custom paint job, then a tuning, and now a complete overhaul! This bike really is now a modern 26 inch "retro" full squish!
Woo those tires look Soo good. Your videos are so quality, concise informative, and fun! Please get more famous!
My favourite video yet keep em coming . Much respect from the UK.
Looks so good man, well done! Tires definitely look good too 👍
One of the most underrated UA-cam channels. Love watching your videos!
Use a flexible V brake Noodle for the cable entry on the bottom of the dropper post. I did basically this same build and that helped keep the cable housing from cracking.
Oh yeah good idea! Thanks that'll be a big help. I plan on riding this bike a lot
Nice build! Love all the red! Even the tires! Looking forward to more videos!
I like you bring older bikes back and making them more lively to ride great video❤
That was a very interesting build! About a year ago, I decided to get rid of my old GT iDrive as the cost of upgrades I worked out would cost the same as a new bike! You have confirmed it for me! Funny enough, I bought a Polygon D7...which I love by the way! Love your vids, keep up the great work!
I ran one of those stump jumpers for 3 years until I bought my new one. Loved every second of it. I ran a manitou black fork upfront from the stock fork too
Turned out awesome man! Thanks for all the rad videos
great 4 episode story, thanks. I have that bike with the Hope discs. unfortunately a garage queen now but a real retro work of art from Specialized.
Loved all the videos of this bike great to see that a old bike can be bought back to 2022
I was wandering when you were going to do this video 👏
that red stripes look cool!. not ugly. and this channel is growing so fast man
I was literally wondering what it would take to modernize
an old bike like this! Nice job on the dropper and shock combo
Awesome editing and video production. Have a sub, you deserve it.
Really well done and the bike looks amazing. I have a soft spot for old Stumpys. if you were to do over a couple of suggestions to save some $$ IMO would be use the Markhor which comes in a 26" straight steerer (have one on my 99 Stumpy) and a droper post with an external actuator which is at the top of the post like the brand-x one I put on the same Stumpy.
I got a 04 fsr comp for my first bike that essentially has this bikes frame. What do you think I should get for a budget rear float and brake/derailer? Got a dropper already installed, thanks!
Awesome video. I don't watch many mtb youtubers much these days. I did watch the whole video on this one . Awesome upgrade!
Oh heck yeah thanks Benduro. I don't watch that many either, I wish there was more creators pumping out content
What a video like always the time and effort and money on this bike is insane! Looks and hopefully as you said rides epic!
I’m just waiting for your channel to blow up it is only a matter of time with this good quality entertaining content!!
Nice man! I just picked up a 2000 Stumpjumper fsr! It’s not much but I had a plan for it and have way more inspiration now!
Sucha cool looking bike!
We definitely lost something since computer programs are designing the frames and parts...No beauty anymore 😌
You did fantastic job with that fork,and I wish you would do more of this kinda projects... Reviving all beautiful bikes to new life! Greetings from Kris from Croatia 😎
That looks sick! Keep up the good work man.
Been watching you for ages and realised hadn't subbed yet, now am :)
I've subscribed since the last video you made about those levers. I went back and watched it and will definitely be getting a set for my SLX 7100 brakes. I just bent the left lever ever so slightly the other day (but didn't snap it off thankfully) so this video was perfectly timed!
Oh dang you've been around for a while then. That lever once bent will snap off any day now! 😂
You did a great job with that one! Also really cool video.
I love those old stumpys! Your editing def kept me entertained
It's very fun to watch. Retro bikes becoming a beast 😍😍😍
Can’t wait till you get to 20k subs. Keep up the grind!
That was a rad build! Thanks for the awesome content
Good job !!!
I had a 2010 specialized pitch that I had since it was brand new. Finally parted ways with it last year and got a YT Jeffsy, YT is alright but somehow I miss my specialized pitch so much ! It was definitely ahead of it's time, coming w 20mm thru axel front. And beefy suspension and 200mm rotors. Although it was mostly frame original, with some parts changed several times throughout the years, but it was still I killer on modern trails
Hell yea i was waiting for an update on this one! Im building up an older stumpy (a 2004 i think) for my girlfriend and what you have done is just beautiful!
Wow you revive this legandary S-WORKS that give my bikerheart a good feel❤🚲
Great video man. That thang looks great.
The red stripe paired with the Crossmax looks awesome! It has a modern feel, but a retro look!
Nice build. I just rebuilt a 94 GT Zasker. 3x9. XTR back derailer and brakes. Chris King head and bottom set. XT cranks. I still need to replace some parts once I have the cash. lol
Enjoy your ride. 👍🏼
I really appreciate your work!!
this bike is a work of art the fox fork is an ultimate upgrade dude
good work 🚵💪. The bike looks SICKKKK. Keep it up.
The last time I was on a bike was with my s works in 2004. I saved and saved for that thing as a teenager. Then some scumbag stole it and ive not been on a bike since. Only now I have started taking an interest as it's something I believe will help keep me active. Love the video, beautiful bike.
Thank you Evan, this video has been super cool.
awesome video! nice to see it finally worked out!
Evan the msster builder. Great work once again. Another masterpiece 💯💯💯💯💯
crazy to think your almost at 70k now great work evan
love the montages with that catchy music! 😄
I recommend offset bushings for these old bikes, cheap upgrade that really modernizes geo
It’s so cool to see how far you have come it’s crazy to think you were under 500 subs when I first stumbled on your channel.
Heck yeah Larry you're a super OG, those early videos were rough and boring, glad you stuck around
@@EvansMTBSaga I thought they were pretty good lol
Looks amazing, great job sir!
Another entertaining video. I was confused about the orange fork decals then when it was showed in the sun it looks totally different & red lol.
Great job Evan. I ran the Fire XC tires when they first hit the market, and the 2.1 size was huge back then in '98. They performed well enough in all conditions, so I ignored the red. Later years brought different colors and I think that they even had an all black version at some point.
They still seem pretty big! Idk how good they are because sealant is coming through various places on the tire, like all over, before riding
Doubled your subscribers in 6 months! Well done! Over 40k now! 👍🏼
May I have your liver?
Yoooooo I’ve been eating so long for this!so rad!
Love the intro! You got really creative.
Great work mate. 👍. That’s a very nice bike.
Such a good video, the bike came out super nice
The old school Serfas saddle and Fire XC take me back 20+ years!
Great Video man! Greetings from Germany!
Man, you are crazy enough, you won my subscription. :-)
Love it! Keep up the grate work
Good Job!
Looks great and seems to work!
That build looks AWESOME
I love this series!!
I love your channel and this is one of your coolest videos yet, LETS HIT 20K
20k achieved! Thanks Joaquin
Man that was an almost perfect timepiece I would have left it as is. Sids and xtr v brakes are so nice
I just picked up, and will leave it as is. Sweet bike
Can't wait to watch it to the end
man i wish i had this bike. keep up the great vids.
Sir your video is so good to watch, great job sir.
Pretty cool build!
keep up the good work man
Man you did a work of art, looks great
Thanks man!! Glad you liked it
Those Panaracer tires are my favorites on my 1997 Scott Endorphin. The red stripe looks great against the red frame. Mine are blue stripe on a blue/black frame. Specialized also made an Enduro frame, that would probably be a better fit than the XC frame IMO. The finished bike looks great.
i watched this video 5 times already this is just too good
Have fire xc pros on my 2001 Moab, great tires for how cheap you can get them/vintage look. They came factory on my bike so I just keep changing for the same ones when needed.
👏🏼 sweet modern retro build. Hope you get a lot of saddle time and enjoyment out of it! That front shock looked dodgy from first vid and I hoped you got a better used front suspension and did hydraulic brake conversion upgrade. Always enjoy your vids
Thanks Kevin, that's a nice comment man. You predicted the upgrades, we're on the same page! Haha
My 10 year old who's getting into mountain biking would love this bike!
Great rebuild.
I love the tyres! The bike looks class.
Does the ancient queen and tiny baby overlord allow you to mtn bike without kissing their anus?
This video was worth waiting 2+ weeks for
love idea of older frames n slapn on modern parts!!! MORE vids like this PLZ!!! Your tunes & editing is realy good too! Can you do this again but with a more aggressive build?? Early 2000s Specialized Enduro mabey?
Yeah absolutely! I want a longer travel older bike. Thanks Jay!
Building up older 26” is fun, definitely makes you appreciate the modern parts though. Looks like a fun bike. What’s it weigh?
I forgot to weigh the final result. It started out at 24.8 lbs and it still feels super light
@@EvansMTBSaga that’s super light even for today bikes
@@owenissimo that's my Specialized Epic Pro from 2004 and without tubeless tires. today's bikes weights even more since they are mostly 29 inches and have disc brakes
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@@leart78 very true
Red stripe tires and other details in anidized red look good on the bike!
I have a 12 speed on my 29 that looks massive and i can't imagine how big that 11 speed will look on a 26
Nice work!
I subscribed just for this bike! My own channel has a gaping hole in it from my own missing '02 S-Works, which died for a reason I ought to tell you about: this M5 frame was the first generation to be both canti and disc brake compatible, and in retrospect the seatstay disc brake mounts were probably under-engineered for the rotational stresses, especially for big-diameter rotors like you're running. Mine finally developed hairline cracks after many years, and thankfully I got lifetime frame warranty replacement - but you might not be so lucky if you're not its first owner. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, please keep a close eye on that brake mount.
Thanks for the tip! The brake mounts definitely dont look engineered haha. If I have the frame crack, maybe it'll give me the excuse to learn to weld!
@@EvansMTBSaga Now that I would love to watch! I'd say welding is a step too far for me, I barely even bother painting on my projects. But if you do attempt it, I wonder how much all those proprietary M5 secret ingredients would complicate things. I'm no metallurgist but if there's things like ceramics and herbs and spices in there then how would they react to heat? Looking forward to your next instalment.
Love it bro❤️
Filipino fan here💕
Salamat bai!
It actually looks mint 👌
looks great. And like the red stripe.
Really looking fwd to the Chromag build.