Cheap Carbon Dream Build For My Wife: IMUST Frame

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In this dream build I build a mtb bike for my wife using only affordable parts I could find on Amazon. I tried to balance affordability with high quality, but above all, I wanted a lightweight all mountain/trail bike which prioritizes comfort, quality and affordability.
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🚴 PARTS USED IN THIS BUILD
Frame: geni.us/CGiA2W
Seat post: geni.us/pGBj9
Crown race: geni.us/Tip9s
Rear shock: geni.us/0sAYBes
Rear shock assembly bushings: geni.us/9y2OxU
Stem: geni.us/IjysaOJ
Headset cap: geni.us/EnMqKcl
Handelbars: geni.us/7OEQ
Crankset: geni.us/sW6B22p
Group set: geni.us/3pfSBAa
Front shock: geni.us/wsQCRf
Brake set: geni.us/m9unW
Wheel set: geni.us/gjxmj6
Pedals: geni.us/4P0YYl
Grips: geni.us/QV0bAc
Water bottle cage: geni.us/nnN9
Saddle: geni.us/kIM2
🛠️ TOOLS LIST
Favorite allen wrenches: geni.us/OBBLB3i
Favorite cable cutter: geni.us/ta3YDP
Favorite chain breaker: geni.us/OFSyRkc
My bike stand: geni.us/x9KWx
Bike scale (luggage scale: geni.us/gAufZ
Favorite calipers: geni.us/BKfTj (Amazon affiliate link)
Favorite tire levers: geni.us/UwMBIP (Amazon affiliate link)
Torque wrench I use: geni.us/0IJFLAF (Amazon affiliate link)
Sandblasting cabinet: geni.us/oJEDfpS (Amazon affiliate link)
🛢️ GREASE & CLEANERS
Favorite grease gun: geni.us/zWxW
My parts washer: geni.us/YTV0tI (Amazon affiliate link)
Favorite de-greaser: geni.us/kOMLM
Favorite bike wash: geni.us/IJ5gAdA
Anti-seize compound: geni.us/TNdeRA
Wizards metal polish: geni.us/d6Vml
My favorite chain lube: geni.us/WfDkd
⚙️ WHEELBUILDING TOOLS
My favorite pump: geni.us/kV6In (Amazon affiliate link)
EVT Mulfinger Nipple Loader: geni.us/WQNPknF (Amazon affiliate link)
Park Tool ND-1 Nipple Driver: geni.us/vRyW5 (Amazon affiliate link)
Park Tool TS-8 Truing Stand: geni.us/0Qtzq7I (Amazon affiliate link)
My favorite spoke wrench: geni.us/Bua73k (Amazon affiliate link)
Wheelsmith spoke-rep: geni.us/hQxY0B (Amazon affiliate link)
🎵 MUSIC
Music by Me :)

Пікірлер: 423

@Jamarkus_Delvonte 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's amazing how he did this so quietly without the use of any profanity.

@markwells7462 2 жыл бұрын

Can't stand smug, tattoo'd creepy, bike builders. First one I have finished. Thumbs up

@adam872 2 жыл бұрын

I certainly can't do anything on my bike without swearing, so well played to this guy.

@ericpeysar2593 3 жыл бұрын

Very therapeutic. Ive only seen build videos with a lot of chatter. It was nice to just sit and hear the click of tools while i sat and watched with a glass of whiskey. Thanks for the experience.

@tntfireguy1 3 жыл бұрын

you'll like gee milner then

@emroceles2 3 жыл бұрын

It was a delight watching the video ... love the color choice and accents (black and red). One of those types of videos you watch from beginning to end -- anticipating what the final product will look like. But I think what stood out for me is for sure the build was done with love and I adore the reaction of your wife. Awesome!!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words Eric. :)

@PatHenry-kt5du 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the same frame. I'm piecing together new/used parts. Can't wait to start my project. Thank you for such an amazing video. I'll be posting a build video myself.

@ace12699 5 ай бұрын

May I know what is the name of the frame

@fenna_pel 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for this video :) the thrill of choosing and sourcing bycycle parts and then putting it all tegether is a joy i know first hand. I build 2 road (racing)bikes myself. The end of the video with your wife using the bike put a smile on my face :)

@drmcmast 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, love that your wife took it out on the trails!

@perjottosson 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a P1 frame for my son, will start to build within short. your video is awesome, Thank you

@hafizgeee7770 3 жыл бұрын

I've Subscribed! Never seen a whole bike being build before so this was pretty interesting! Hope to see more and all the best!!

@HindsightFPV 3 жыл бұрын

Great build, I totally understand your parts choices based on limited availability. I hate to jump on the band wagon but I'd definitely switch out the seat post clamp. The QR clamp is just asking for an accidental overtighten on that carbon frame.

@Nik-gh6gz 3 жыл бұрын

Fax

@ritchietarling1960 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, that was a great build, i really want to do a similar build, got to convince the wife that i need another bike, keep up the great vids 👍🇬🇧

@BurningChariot 3 жыл бұрын

That frame looks almost identical to my Norco Range 2014/15, it’s a beauty! Great little build

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Oh interesting. They do look similar.

@oliverpasztor788 3 жыл бұрын

I worked as a mechanic for a start up bike company and we sourced our frames from Taiwan and it works like this: Chinese or Taiwanese manufacturers buy licences for the outgoing frame designs of leading brands so they don't have to spend on research and development or they manufactured the frames for the brand in the first place and get permission to sell it to third parties. So it could be the same frame.

@Btothewill 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only watched about 5 of your videos but I’m glad to finally see someone ride the bike!

@jmagness5946 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you using a torque wrench. Although I build 4-6 bikes a day, I've never seen one used on a headset cap. She'll have fun with that, especially in your area. Lots of good riding.

@Casiian_ 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed. Satisfying to watch! It seems this year a lot of us picked up something new to learn this year! Nice seeing people try out new things.

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

So true. Thanks Dan!

@terrydemol5354 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid BaBB, very nice build. Love the music at end, a little reminiscent of 'That's the Way'. Nicely played.

@SagnikDasgupta 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh. Calming dream builds. Much time have I spent watching videos like this. Excited that now my favorite Fuji KZfaqr is making them. Easy subscribe.

@SagnikDasgupta 3 жыл бұрын

Also, I'm totally stealing that tape on the cable ends idea 😁

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks!

@leokuo7127 3 жыл бұрын

Just learned about this channel from your Fuji page. Interesting choice of cranks. Nice build and wife seems to love it.

@4wheelsandamotor 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed. Pretty satisfying build. I love building things and working on mechanical items to go to my place of Zen.

@VlogsikletaPH 3 жыл бұрын

I felt excited after seeing this, I just ordered same frame as your last week and might arrive by end of year :) nice build brother!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Best or luck on your own

@VlogsikletaPH 3 жыл бұрын

@@BuildaBetterBike thanks Bud!

@blakethew6413 2 жыл бұрын

What frame is it ?

@XxhippiepersonxX 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed. Love your camera vids and I'm an avid mountan biker myself so I'm sure I'll enjoy your content to come on this channel.

@WhiteWulfe 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed. Also, you're a madman for being the sole person maintaining so many bikes. The good kind of madman! ^_^

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Agreed

@srogers311 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed. I feel ya as being the 'handyman' for a larger family. My backlog of toys/bikes/furniture to fix will keep my plenty busy for the foreseeable future. Keep up the good work!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. It helps if you enjoy it. My other honeydo list is being neglected. ;)

@callumriddell3861 3 жыл бұрын

Its sweet how you play your own music man. I was just about to look it up. Great videos btw

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MadManX668 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for listing all the parts!

@matthewpohl7781 3 жыл бұрын

Aww this is very cute, I'm sure your wife loves it

@FigleyCreative 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! But also, think I'm gonna enjoy this new channel. Always inspiring Andrew, thanks for that!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cristopher!

@user-zj2ox5nk1m 2 жыл бұрын

Super work! 👍🏼

@bbersabal6536 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build loving watching it

@outoforder0 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! man I love cycling and watching cycling builds.

@patrixx6190 3 жыл бұрын

i've subscribed ! - your content is always great and helpful and now, building bikes! Sick bike my friend ! Nice to see all of your family interested in biking. Be safe !

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kylebergner1360 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed! Excited to watch this work.

@vcological06 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! I don't know how you do the camera stuff and now this! Amazing!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. It's a lot of work. :)

@Cwbierwirth12 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! Hope this new endeavor goes well for you. Look forward to following the journey!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles!

@TheForever1990 Жыл бұрын

Easy cleanup , came as described fast. Great product

@alanmaxcy2605 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed!! Thanks for the great content!

@PnutButterJellyTime 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve subscribed ! Very much looking forward to this channel!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@isaacleatherman4048 3 жыл бұрын

I love the scooter with side car. Very cool

@Iseekoutthetrails 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's 1 beautiful Bike.

@ciovicaalexandru 3 жыл бұрын

on carbon frames or droppers you usually want a normal seat collar not a quick release cause with the quick release you can over tighten it . also some carbon mounting paste is unusally recommended

@dimrub 2 жыл бұрын

A great video. I do wonder about the price ratio of building a bike from components like this vs. buying a more or less similar bike as a whole.

@colbyscott9822 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, literally, as you were putting on thost cable clips, I was like, "Yeah, you're going to want to just use zipties."

@DionEconomopoulos-tb1vn 8 ай бұрын

Super high quality frame

@tonygreenwoodN10 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the new channel, which I have happily subscribed to (I'm based in the UK, so don't worry about the gimbal giveaway!!). Liked this video btw - Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance!!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@timragsdale9953 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Bike build was great but star of the show was the Stella and Zeppelin side car!!!!!

@yixun4213 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! Looking forward to seeing your videos pop up on my notifications.

@balancelifestyle6871 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! also your channel helped with my decision on buying a camera or not. i had a a6400 but did not want to edit. glad your reviews on fujifilm was great and detailed (x-s10 with xf16-55) and both my wife and i love bikes great content

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@ThatGuyAriel 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! I have never rode a bike but I do love seeing things being built/made. Reminds me of the tv show: "How it's made"

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah that's part of why I've gotten into it. Wanting to connect more with the process.

@zerotoxico 3 жыл бұрын

What a man will do to gets his wife to go on a bike ride ;) Nice bike good joob!

@dan-le-brun 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew,. Really aesthetically pleasing build. Classy bike. Funnily enough my first job was as a bike mechanic back in the 90’s. though seldom nice clean builds like this. More usual to get a muddy, hacked up bike to fix. Currently ride an old OnOne Scandal rigid! Old school. You seem to be as good as me at having expensive interests 😂

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan! Haha. Yeah I can't believe how expensive it is. I used to race twenty years ago, but then just didn't do much mountain biking for the last fifteen or so. Then all the sudden my kids all get into it and bike prices have become astronomical. Had to look up the OnOne Scandal. Looks awesome!

@bradnichols5811 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Excited for some new content.

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad!

@petermorrison680 3 жыл бұрын

very cool build !!!!

@mixeddrinks8100 3 жыл бұрын

subscribed! came from your fuji channel. this video is almost asmr like. haha that first part when you said affordable, I was like oh yea? check the price tag on that frame... nearly choked. That electric bike I got from costco was like 400 bucks to just ride to the beach. But I get it, high end stuff are expensive, my kayak is almost 3K and for someone who goes to the local harbor to rent one for $15 dollar an hour that price is outrageous.

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, exactly. Some serious bike asmr. :) Mountain bikes, the decent ones, are SOOO pricey these days. One of the reasons I'm learning to restore them.

@lawoftheuniverse8089 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo !!! Excellent Job Bro...!!! Remeber, Happy Wife, Happy Life...!!!

@rashiqirashidi7201 3 жыл бұрын

Way nicer than any bike i have ever owned

@howardlu8503 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! Great video

@T0xicZ 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and thoughtful video. Subscribed and liked

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

@burrellbikes4969 2 жыл бұрын

Question: this appears to be a matte finish frame. Would you recommend spraying in a clear coat? Or is that an unnecessary extra step?

@jacksonmtb6603 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool video man that bike is so nice keep up the great work

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jacksonmtb6603 3 жыл бұрын

@@BuildaBetterBike np

@macmac1222 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! :) Looking forward to more bike vids!!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@gabriellawrencesoledad3935 3 жыл бұрын

sir i just wanna ask do u use carbon paste? its like a grease for carbon materials so carbon will not break easily and make its life a little longer

@TyBrenninger 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I would trust those frames but maybe for xc it will work?

@andrewlangridge2257 3 жыл бұрын

Cool build, what was your total build cost and how much rear suspension travel? Cheers.

@plproductions8887 3 жыл бұрын

What size seat clamp do I need for the P1 or P9 frame?

@woolfy101 3 жыл бұрын

Tape the crank, ffs why did I never do that.

@JanChoc 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! Also the bike looks really slick. Would love to ride on carbon frame, it must feel so light.

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan! It is a very light frame. It's nice

@malozfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Good work! The bike is beautiful. I've subscribed! ;)

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MrErikchaugen 3 жыл бұрын

Cool build on the cheap!!Ps,dig the music!!!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@tburnettiii 2 жыл бұрын

What brake adaptors did you use? Did you use a cable housing for the gear cable under the bottom bracket? I'm following your build with one for my wife. Thanks.

@alaricxyz 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet gift for the missus. I've subscribed

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@zakkyummms 3 жыл бұрын

Hey so why did you put grease on the steertube and bar end of the stem?

@andreaswheeler 3 жыл бұрын

its worth it to see her response

@stevenmaidment 3 жыл бұрын

The crown race fitting made me feel a bit sick. I'm really tempted to do something like this myself. Do a full Chinese build.

@elicrawford3447 2 жыл бұрын

when she absolutely wrenched the seatpost clamp😖😫😖 we all felt that hahahah. Really great video though!

@alphachicken1399 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing 🔥 I'm a little bit curious about the weight.

@StraitClownin909 3 жыл бұрын

How much rear wheel travel will you get out of the rear shock?

@SusanAnjalee 3 жыл бұрын

One more rider added WooHoo!!!!!😇😇😇😇🔥

@henningpehlemann 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed. awesome looking bike!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Oofling 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed. Cheers on this :D

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@KyleHeimbigner 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! Good looking bike!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle!

@artpertures860 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed congratulation for your new channel

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jakecolam33 2 жыл бұрын

hey i have this bike to i was wondering how much torque you used on the shock mounting bolts

@mattlb0619 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed! Love MTB, hope the new channel does well!

@warchiefjollicockroach6195 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. I also bought the same frame from Amazon for my wife. How is the built and quality? Thanks.

@gabriel.trainer 3 жыл бұрын

What did she said about the saddle? I have a bad experience with it.

@Fajah69 2 жыл бұрын

Is the head tube 42/52? I got a generic frame with model FM038 and I have no idea what is the headset for it lol

@bimbo5523 8 ай бұрын

i was wondering how this bike held up i might buy the frame

@KingYutty 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed sir. I'm enjoying this type of content sir. I'm surely clicking the notification button for this account too. Keep the videos coming.

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@vidbrezar4013 3 жыл бұрын

When you say you want a relatively light biks but put on zee cranks😂💯

@Basement_CNC 3 жыл бұрын

true but really reliable and to fix stuff is mor anoying than heavy stuff

@2dcutout 3 жыл бұрын

And a Hussefelt stem. Definitely lighter options for both of those things, for the same money, with enough reliability for purpose.

@michaeldelay3117 3 жыл бұрын

Zees actually are pretty reasonably light and go on sale more often than for example gx cranks which are really light for the price.

@slowerfast 3 жыл бұрын

Was that grease you put on the stem interfaces?

@JuanLopez-oz9kh 3 жыл бұрын

Here from your Fuji channel!

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@gregcavanaugh6259 3 жыл бұрын

no info on total cost or weight?

@urielcamarena8595 3 жыл бұрын

Hola, desde México que tal salio el cuadro de bicicleta, lo recomiendas después de todo este tiempo? me gustaría hacer un proyecto similar.

@seanfitzmaurice4226 3 жыл бұрын

How's the frame holding up? In the process of building a ican p9 enduro bike myself

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

She's ridden it on light trails once a week or so since I built it. No issues to report.

@badhabit714 3 жыл бұрын

I've subscribed sir!😁

@XcTommy 9 ай бұрын

awsome vid. Im pretty sure thats a ICAN P1. Or am i mistaken? They might have a sister/copy band :)

@aldrinclementina4297 3 жыл бұрын

Nice man. Happy Wife.. Happy Life. lol

@MT-bp7ub 3 жыл бұрын

Ive got the same stem on my first mtb dirt bike in 2007=) It is so heavy 200g+ and durable with carbon frame on XC bike looks really strange.

@bryangreenway 3 жыл бұрын

Great build, what was weight of this bike😀

@ncv4708 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build video! The frame looks identical to the one DIY Carbon Bikes is selling (F130). I have one on order from them and will be doing my build very soon. (Tons of parts already arrived!)

@BuildaBetterBike 3 жыл бұрын

Oh very interesting. If love to hear how you like that build

@austriamax1 3 жыл бұрын

@Nick Vincent I got that same frame from DIY Carbon Frames as well. It is actually exactly the same as the ICAN as it shipped from the same factory. Which rear shock and especially which hardware are you going to use?

@ncv4708 3 жыл бұрын

@@austriamax1 I have a FOX FLOAT DPS 7.875x2.25" EVOLLV 3 position lever with the 803-03-165 Fox hardware kit. Paired with a Fox 34 Factory Fit4 140MM front.

@kamilk6807 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder why ec90 seat post. Just for carbon-look? In the end, it's a full suspension bike so the seat post isn't for vibration reduction. It's hard for me to explain picking up this quite expensive part.

@HobbyAddict 3 жыл бұрын

I will prefer seat drop for 100%