Mountain biking is expensive, but I l just love upgrading. I've basically upgraded everything except the frame. Then there are the tools, clothes and protective gear. There is always a better option than what you have too 👌The first step is admitting you have a problem, but I don't want to...
@Mardegente2024 Жыл бұрын
I'm with you
@AkiraShiromizu Жыл бұрын
😂
@baronvonrichthofen2021 Жыл бұрын
The truth, right here 👆🏻
@CoasterJames Жыл бұрын
Cheaper than sky + gym membership 😅
@sirjared21 Жыл бұрын
Love all the cool gear out there. So much to choose from
@alanmartinezrodriguez884 Жыл бұрын
For me, getting a dropper post has made all the difference. I couldnt even lower my bike's post much since it is an XC with a second bottle cage in the seat tube. And so upgrading to a dropper for better descents and skills development has been key for me.
@DirtlovR Жыл бұрын
So far the best upgrades I did to my hard tail are pedals with a pair of good mtb shoes and of course a dropper post. I went from from almost sliding off the bike on every bump to struggling to change feet position on the pedal because of how much grip I have. Great upgrade with little budget.
@jwativ13 Жыл бұрын
Same for me. I’m on a 2021 Fuze Comp 29er, and swapping to some deity flats and some RC shoes was night and day. Almost too much grip, but when it gets bumpy, I love it.
@bigscandi Жыл бұрын
Still running some Vans Old Skools but Raceface Chesters were an improvement from the really basic pedals my other bikes had.
@jwativ13 Жыл бұрын
@@bigscandi Chester’s are great. A little thick, but my wife has a pair on her bike and they work perfectly. I was also in high top vans for a long while, but got proper MTB shoes for my b day and it’s a nice improvement on top of the pedals.
@DirtlovR Жыл бұрын
@@bigscandi I run HT PA03A which are really similar to Chesters and Etnies Culvert Mid and it's almost too much grip. Sometimes I ride with regular shoes simply because I don't need that much grip on easy, relaxing rides.
@davidnevis3368 Жыл бұрын
For me upgrading my wheels from the stock wheelset to a set of Hunt trail wheels as well as new tyres has completely transformed the feel of the bike. I cannot believe the difference and wish I made this upgrade sooner, bike feels better than it did when it was new!!!
@johnnydoe66 Жыл бұрын
I feel that the contact points are the first things you should upgrade; saddle, grips, and pedals. Because if the bike doesn't feel good or you don't feel secure when riding, you won't be as enthusiastic about getting out. I went as far as putting a road oriented saddle on my plus hardtail for those super long, epic rides I occasionally do. Comfort is key....so, even a proper bike fit is warranted
@ArtHistoryNstuff332 Жыл бұрын
I agree with ALL of these! Just installed a larger front rotor - made HUGE difference. Better saddle is next, never had great luck with saddles.
@Raminmarciano Жыл бұрын
Get a pro stealth saddle its amazing ( I have the performance version)
@KevinT3141 Жыл бұрын
Adding a dropper post really breathed new life into my old XC hardtail.
@scriptosaurusrex Жыл бұрын
What post did you get? Something externally routed I assume given the noted age?
@gmbn Жыл бұрын
Nice one! Adding a dropper truly takes your riding experience to another level!
@KevinT3141 Жыл бұрын
@@scriptosaurusrex PNW Pine 27.2 and Puget 2x lever, fitted on a 2012 Specialized Carve Comp 29. And yup, externally routed.
@scriptosaurusrex Жыл бұрын
@@KevinT3141 cheers Kevin
@dimitrisstabekis2627 Жыл бұрын
Wheels and tyres make a huge difference. And of course grips, saddle and pedals. Plus a good suspension fork. All these can definitely transform one bike.
@garybc Жыл бұрын
My wife has fallen absolutely in love with MTB-ing. (We did an ATV ride and she said she was able to use her MTB skills on THAT ride.) She’s just a beginner, so I absolutely love her enthusiasm. Long story short, she has a 2-by MTB orbea. But when we saw a second hand 1-by SRAM MTB drive train, she decided to upgrade her group set! 😊 she said the next on her list is a dropper seat post. 😅
@wtfchazpwnt Жыл бұрын
Dropper post, good pedals, and mtb shoes are some of the best budget upgrades.
@jasonkeithferry Жыл бұрын
The SRAM 1x1x changed everything for the better on my MTB and would be my first upgrade suggestion, cost depending
@jasonkeithferry Жыл бұрын
1x12 is what I meant
@NoggintheNog37 Жыл бұрын
Changing the saddle has been the biggest difference I've ever felt on a bike. Don't be afraid to take the cheaper version with heavier rails either, the more expensive ones may be a few grams lighter, but for most of us, you are not going to notice.
@sirbla1rsco239 Жыл бұрын
Shaving off grams, who would actually notice? It's alot of rubbish lbs yes but grams no lol unless it's every upgrade option at once then saving grams will help but still who's really going to notcie
@gmbn Жыл бұрын
For sure! Changing your saddle is such a great upgrade! It's a game changer for long days in the saddle! 👍
@danielwebb91888 ай бұрын
What saddles do you recommend for comfort ? Thanks
@-xHALx-4 ай бұрын
I would guess getting a few lbs off your body would made a lot more difference than 200 grams off the bike part.
@stevenicholls8696 Жыл бұрын
It's all about the dropper post for me...total game changer 👍
@Deuteross Жыл бұрын
I replaced 180/160 rotors with 203/180 ones and even my basic Sram Level brakes have ample power. Definitely an upgrade I would recommend.
@nikounourbakhsh8433 Жыл бұрын
Yea my Kona came with resin brake pads and resin only rotors you have to switch to metal if you want hood braking especially in the wet
@underbikedoverconfident1142 Жыл бұрын
Been running Ergon GA2 grips (fat) this year and for me they got rid of any hand numbness I had from rides with thinner grips. It wasn't chronic or consistent numbness but awesome all the same.
@skads2224 Жыл бұрын
Converting my 29er into a mullet was a total game changer - 165mm cranks were the icing on the cake.
@michaelpaskins889 Жыл бұрын
you should do a visit to Australia in Brisbane
@Djham_official Жыл бұрын
Great vid I've just got a New frame day got a day of work so gonna do a build and I'll take into account your upgrades keep making great vids much love from Newcastle upon Tyne
@pennywood5653 Жыл бұрын
Bought an ex-hire hardtail for my daughter. First upgrade was getting a dropper fitted. It's a must have.
@brucewilliams759 Жыл бұрын
I expected to see the dropper post included. My favorite upgrade.
@darius2640 Жыл бұрын
pedals, saddle and grips
@jokermtb Жыл бұрын
I bought some second hand Shimano Saint brakes for my trail bike (pinkbike classifieds)......gotta say, having tremendous brakes makes EVERYTHING on the bike better.....And, I am supremely spoiled by the fantastic feel those Ergon GE1's offer.....
@irvsstella Жыл бұрын
Done all the upgrades, now I need a new bike!
@TheEdawg774 ай бұрын
My first upgrade was the saddle, the WTB VOLT was the winner over the Bontrager saddle already installed. Next, the grips which replaced the ones already installed were from ODI, and some Shimano Deore calipers and levers. Still on the fence about pedals and tires. I'm thinking that instead of going with a longer stem, I'd go with a flat bar which has 0 degrees of sweep.
@I_Am_Bone Жыл бұрын
A set of Deity platform pedals and a dropper post are my first upgrades, and what a difference!
@1969Escobar Жыл бұрын
Suspension and wheels, expensive but it is makes a big difference, cheers guys good work
@kaltonian Жыл бұрын
these are actually good start-up upgrades, they were also my 1st choice to, apart from the actual break leavers, they are shimano but i forget the type but i have kept them because no matter how low level hydrolic breaks are they are still ok when brand new so i only upgraded to bigger disks, oh yes & one of the most important upgrades was a dropper post & an insert for the rear wheel being as mine is a hardtail.
@ianmangham4570 Жыл бұрын
Looking at your bike with a new part is the best ever
@TheMashinac Жыл бұрын
Contact points are the first to go, grips, pedals, seat. Last set of those cost me under 50e. Then a multi tool and later the expensive stuff as it come along
@aliens1990990 Жыл бұрын
when I picked up a trek roscoe frame it had a coil rockshox judy and the huge upgrade was changing the fork to a trail dvo sapphire
@creativedesignevolution Жыл бұрын
Customization has no bounds 🤗
@maxili7853 ай бұрын
thanks guys,this really helped me out
@superyamagucci Жыл бұрын
Got a bike with pretty decent components on it, but they had to skimp somewhere, and put Tektro Orion 4P on it. They were... fine. They stopped, no questions, but they just didn't feel _right_ . A bit mushy. Put some new SLX brakes, replaced the housing plugs with grub screws, set of new 200mm discs, and holy smokes, she's an entirely different beast to ride.
@elvislad Жыл бұрын
the best saddle I've had in 20 years is a £15 odd one from Halfords,no word of a lie,once I fitted it never even thought about it again! Nukeproof neutron pedals to,plastic but indestructible and grippy as hell
@simonm1447 Жыл бұрын
It's mainly about the right size - not the price tag
@elvislad Жыл бұрын
@@simonm1447 yep but the fact I fitted it and forgot about it means it's perfect...for me,give it a go
@selfhelp69 Жыл бұрын
Pedals are important. Chromolly axels and rebuildable eplaceable pins and bearings are key. I really like my One ups components pedals
@keralrisep7281 Жыл бұрын
nice. Another reason for the missus I can use after hitting that checkout button 😂
@BrianRPaterson Жыл бұрын
Re grips, about a year ago I discovered SRAM makes some great ones. They're comfy and a little bit larger diameter than the usual ergons and ODI one, which I love cos I have medium/large hands. I've gone back and tried a few sets of "normal" grips, but they feel tiny. The SRAM grips are the dogs whossnames. Cheers
@ethanclarke8677 Жыл бұрын
Dropper post definitely the top one (if your bike doesn’t have one) or a longer one if your all legs like me😆
@TE_533499 ай бұрын
i absolutely love soft dmr deathgrips
@janpesek4862 Жыл бұрын
Saddle is my nemesis. I have bought my new bike year ago, tried over 10 models and still can't find ideal one for me.
@stevengoodwin3154 Жыл бұрын
How can you mention pedals and ignore shoes? Get shoes for your type of riding. Lightweight and super stiff for mile crunchers and XC. A good rubber compound to engage the pins on flat pedals. Get fit at a bike shop, if available.
@ARmYofSixxTH Жыл бұрын
I bought a 80 used mongoose excursion and I’ve been upgrading it now it rides a lot better and so far I’m In 300 haha
@Mo.Jo.MTB_101 Жыл бұрын
I got an Orbea Occam H30 and I changed the brakes (Code RSCs) the Saddle I always ride the same Ergon Saddle as it fits me and I put on some ODI TLD Grips they are the ones I always use as the lizard skins peaty cheers aren't made any more...
@K1N5E Жыл бұрын
LET'S GOOOO 🤘🤘🤘
@projectzed5766 Жыл бұрын
Some suggestions of what are good makes or even recommended would be nice.
@oonsang720 Жыл бұрын
Great advice
@gmbn Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@burningatthetrailhead Жыл бұрын
A carbon seatpost on a hardtail. The little bit of flexibility makes the trail feel a little smother
@Mark__A Жыл бұрын
This is basically all my upgrades so far. Ergon seats not good for me, painfully uncomfortable.
@user-yv2cz8oj1k Жыл бұрын
The majority of the world's bike seats are actually made by one company called Velo at one factory.
@tonoru3370 Жыл бұрын
Fair enough bottoms are different
@fud1376 Жыл бұрын
Charge Spoon ,Best saddle for price n comfort etc...
@tornagawn Жыл бұрын
Shall I sum it up? Contact points! You to bike (saddle/ shorts; grips and pedals) and bike to ground: tyres.
@user-vz9to2vp2n Жыл бұрын
@GMBN: please post the purchase link for each item in video. Thanks!
@yoyoto1963 Жыл бұрын
Great content!
@anitalandkroon Жыл бұрын
Upgrades ❤ i have them all 😃
@aidenmarriner2337 Жыл бұрын
im getting a new bike with axs and am wondering for some tips to help keep it in good shape and not brake it
@finmilner239 Жыл бұрын
A dropper post best upgrade
@Varaxis Жыл бұрын
Tires > fork > frame... I seemingly couldn't fault spending as much as the long time riders do in these places, coming from a HT costing ~1k. Too easy to overspend on comfort/fit and drivetrain, as we don't want to re-experience trauma from sore butt, wrist, and back, nor re-experience drivetrain faults, as they put a huge damper on the ride. I'm fine with a heavy deore 10s drivetrain, $50 composite flat pedals, almost any $10-20 normal grips, and even a $35 saddle as long as its shape and width fit my butt.
@hayleypardinan Жыл бұрын
Can you guys talk about Permanent grips (they don't wear out. maybe the same grips used on motorcycles). do they exist and where can we get them.
@c0nsci0usness8 ай бұрын
What are the flat pedals you showed? Also what are the grips at 3:23?
@carterscheule1273 Жыл бұрын
love these vids
@RiteMau10 ай бұрын
I went from 170mm crank arms to 150mm and now I can pedal through a turn. I wonder why they even bother with the 170mm cranks. They must be less expensive.
@Jokester522 Жыл бұрын
Getting a dropper post and new grips made my bike feel completely different
@roberthammonds87422 ай бұрын
What's a dropperpost
@grumpy-dad3701 Жыл бұрын
I upgraded my pedal on my last bike to metal flats, first ride my shins got whacked twice did not like at all
@danielecunego1605 Жыл бұрын
Please tell me where you still find an available ergon ti enduro sm saddle 😭
@floatingrabbit3556 Жыл бұрын
Needing them is one thing, affording them is another.
@justmtbandgaming4518 Жыл бұрын
Something that i found that made a masive difference in suspension performance was installing needle bearings in the shock mounts. The difference was huge especially if it is paired with a good shock
@baronvonrichthofen2021 Жыл бұрын
Currently upgrading a 2023 marlin with an sram nx drive train. Already replaced the seat and grips with ergon versions. Also installing a dropper post. Future upgrades may include new brakes, tubeless tyres, and potentially a longer stroke fork.
@j.albertogratacos2076 Жыл бұрын
On the subject of pedals. I found that my feet were on the outside edge of the pedal (you could also tell by the hole it was creating on my shoe soles). I tried larger pedals and it did help but then then the inside 1/4 of the pins were not being used. The solution was a smaller pedal on a pedal extender. With Risk titanium 16mm extenders I use all the pins and my feet is not partly hanging out.
@Mardegente2024 Жыл бұрын
dropper post!
@joebot2127 Жыл бұрын
Ive always liked Ergon, but their new EMTB saddle is harder than my stock cube saddle
@monetaryjack1705 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't a stock cube saddle dissolve in the rain??😂
@joebot2127 Жыл бұрын
@@monetaryjack1705 Dunno. Mine didn't. The battery charge port cover fell off on the first ride though.
@Gaming-Hollow Жыл бұрын
so change everything :))))
@user-yl6sr7yk1z Жыл бұрын
What is XC?
@wyattmalara24863 ай бұрын
Cross country
@ozioskar69 Жыл бұрын
Where can i buy the cheapest horizon pedals😅
@yashovardhanrangam50992 ай бұрын
True 6:39 😂😂😂
@outdoorslife79 Жыл бұрын
How about the rims? what is the most common and effective yet affordable for all trail ridders? i use to get punctured in the inner tube even with a rim linner. any suggestions gmbn?
@simonm1447 Жыл бұрын
You can use better, thicker rim liners for high pressure if you get punctures where the spoke holes are. Thin rim liners will get a "dent" above the hole after some time
@shadowofthestarsdespair9 ай бұрын
i want a flat pedal with skate deck tape on it so i can where vans lol
@jonyocum5622 Жыл бұрын
Down below
@emirumpf9947 Жыл бұрын
After about 3 years the last Keurig stopped working kzfaq.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf initially was able to unblock, however eventually we couldn't fix. That one was a replacement unit sent by the manufacturer after we had problems with our very first Keurig. This works fine (lol, at least for now) however I didn't realize the water reservoir was so much smaller than our prior unit. With 2 people having one or two cups of coffee each morning, it seems like I'm refilling it daily. Otherwise just happy to have the convenience of pod coffee vs. making a morning pot.
@Seppster58 Жыл бұрын
I was surprised when my new $10K MTB came with plastic pedals?? What's up with that. Immediately changed to a superior style flat pedal. Also changed up the grips as well. Great insight on upgrades guys!!
@Mardegente2024 Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, every bike comes with cheap pedals or no pedals because everybody has preferences on pedals and use their own
@simonm1447 Жыл бұрын
My 500 € Scott Aspect came with VP Aluminium pedals - but they were not chosen just to offer some pedals on the bike, they expect the customer will keep them on the bike (and they are OK to ride)
@gmbn Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, as always, Steve! Just like Carlos said, pedals are such a personal choice that it's almost a waste to send pedals out with new bikes. Hope this helps! 👍
@garykerr Жыл бұрын
Did you guys just list every major component you could think of? It’s hard to post new videos every day, isn’t it?
@posleterrible9542 Жыл бұрын
KZfaq is really messing with us regarding ads lately: there was a 6:49 ad before the video and I was not even able to skip it ?!!
@Mark__A Жыл бұрын
What ad? Use ad blocker.
@olik136 Жыл бұрын
if you have a bike with small rotors chances are high that your fork is not rated for the bigger rotor sizes. My random suntours fork for example is not rated for more than 180mm rotors. And if you have a FOX 38 on there chances are high the bike came with good brakes and big rotors. So you need to pay attention there although I don't know how high the risk actually is when using a rotor that is out of spec.
@simonm1447 Жыл бұрын
Yeah the XCR 32 has a limit by Suntours of 180 mm rotors. The XCR 34 however is already rated for rotors up to 203mm
@niclaskarlin Жыл бұрын
#askGMBNtech If you change to bigger brake rotors, will the calipers still fit or would you need some type of adapter?
@simonm1447 Жыл бұрын
You need a different adapter in this case. Front and rear adapters are different types and can't be used on the other brake. At the fork however you have to check first, since manufacturers set limits how big your rotors can be. 180 mm rotors are typically allowed on every MTB fork, but XC forks aren't made for 203 mm or 220 mm rotors. Enduro or DH forks of course are stronger built and are typically made for big rotors
@dylan-5287 Жыл бұрын
Definitely need an adapter but they're cheap.
@journeyman6752 Жыл бұрын
I hear so many people complaining about this or that... Drives me nuts! Until you've hand built your own bike then shut the hell up!
@Justkeepshredding Жыл бұрын
Hehe, bib shorts. LoL
@willemdube8447 Жыл бұрын
How do you guys think something like this product will hold up on a mountain bike: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJZ1qK-D0bvGdX0.html
@bobothericefarmer1878 Жыл бұрын
Better suspension better rims and better grips are what I always go for
@arnoudzoet8234 Жыл бұрын
A comment down below
@Jacob99174 Жыл бұрын
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@Jacob99174 Жыл бұрын
Good one, Jim Tacobs!
@kraige99 Жыл бұрын
2nd
@gmbn Жыл бұрын
🥈👊
@kwaktak Жыл бұрын
I’ve put a bunch of these upgrades on a $800 hardtail and it has me wondering if I just need to upbike? PS: would adding a dropper post make the list or is that just too extra?
@1911Zoey Жыл бұрын
A dropper would be neat. How hard do you ride and where do you ride? If you are underbiked for the things you do then perhaps getting a new bike is ideal.
@Desperado070Ай бұрын
I really don't understand this from cyclists... They: Lets go with less padding on the saddle and lets wear a saddle inside the pants. Me: Or wear no saddle inside the pants and have a saddle that has actually padding. 😏
@monetaryjack1705 Жыл бұрын
Bafang mid drive unit anyone??🤣
@lindawilliams3947 Жыл бұрын
As a female the first upgrade I have to do is the seat! Why don't bike manufacturer's provide bikes with either a male or female seats, really a male dominated industry? My husband is usually fine with the seat on his bikes however I always have to replace mine. Oh inexpensive up grade, add a water bottle cage. I did up grade my Dropper lever to a more responsive one, PNW. Thanks guys I love your channel.
@MegaMike1 Жыл бұрын
I've upgraded my pedals because it doesn't come with one 😂
@brendanstark Жыл бұрын
Can’t buy tubeless valves for the the lowest $ value shown on this thumbnail lol. Mtb parts are a fkn rip
@lucapalazzo1177 Жыл бұрын
Does Gmbn crew ever get tired of doing the same videos over and over? Nothing against them but I've been following the channel for quite a few years now and I feel like I'm hearing the same advices again and again like a looping pattern. I guess it has to do with how youtube works and the need to put out content as often as possible to be able to exist.... Again: not an attack towards the crew...
@berockization Жыл бұрын
Stop asking people to subscribe. Just stop it.... It's tedious and makes me less likely to subscribe. Don't be like EVERY OTHER channel.
@Trek-om3dg26 күн бұрын
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)