In this video we discuss all the reasons why it might be better to upgrade your or your kid's starter hardtail for NICA / XC race domination as opposed to buying a brand new bike.
If you'd like to get a discount on the components needed to make these sorts of upgrades yourself, go here:
https://bit.ly/upgrade-options
If you need the tools to help you make all these upgrades, go here:
https://bit.ly/basic-tool-kit
All our builds are proudly kept aired-up by Stans sealant: https://bit.ly/451TJsK
⚙️ PARTS LIST
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WTB KOM Light i23 29 rims: https://geni.us/GA8rx
SRAM 900 Front Hub: https://geni.us/qyYuoc
Stan's NoTubes Rim Tape: https://geni.us/hVOZNKg
Stan's NoTubes Tire Sealant: https://geni.us/stans-sealan
FSA Orbit ITA Headset Straight Tube to Tapered: https://geni.us/hJyL
Alfa Pasca Mtb Riser Handlebars 31.8 Carbon 680mm: https://geni.us/r0We9k
RockShox SID SL Select: https://geni.us/GrOI
Sunrace CSMZ800 12-speed Cassette: https://geni.us/yRNeXA
SRAM AM BB Dub English/BSA: https://geni.us/6pGqKT
TruVativ STYLO Carbon Eagle Crankset: https://geni.us/O9A2mT
SRAM SX Eagle Rear 12-speed Derailleur: https://geni.us/XEDe4
Full Speed Ahead K-Force Light MTB 12 Speed Chain: https://geni.us/OK9HOd
SRAM SX Eagle 12 Speed Trigger Shifter: https://geni.us/bnbCei
ROADNADO Carbon Seatpost 27.2: https://geni.us/7khGoM
🛠️ TOOLS LIST
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FSA Starnut Setter: https://is.gd/70WQKB
Favorite allen wrenches: https://geni.us/XPTg
Favorite cable cutter: https://geni.us/ta3YDP
Favorite chain breaker: https://geni.us/OFSyRkc
My repair stand: https://geni.us/DBIxc
Favorite calipers: https://geni.us/BKfTj
Favorite tire levers: https://geni.us/UwMBIP
Torque wrench I use: https://geni.us/0IJFLAF
Park Tool Hammer: https://geni.us/park-tool-hammer
Jagwire Needle Driver: https://geni.us/jagwire-needle-driver
Sandblasting cabinet: https://geni.us/oJEDfpS
Silhouette Cameo 4 Vinyl Cutter: https://geni.us/6zgLAi1
🛢️ GREASE, CLEANERS & SEALANT
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Favorite sealant: https://geni.us/stans-sealan
Sealant injector: https://geni.us/stans-injector
Favorite de-greaser: https://geni.us/finish-line-degrease
Favorite bike wash: https://geni.us/EhQmu
Anti-seize compound: https://geni.us/park-anti-seize
Hi-performance grease: https://geni.us/park-hi-performance
What I use for grease application: https://geni.us/lipstick-applicator
My favorite wax chain lube: https://geni.us/6yVLge
My favorite oil chain lube: https://geni.us/rock-n-roll-gold-lube
My parts washer: https://geni.us/YTV0tI
⚙️ WHEELBUILDING TOOLS
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My favorite pump: https://geni.us/kV6In
EVT Mulfinger Nipple Loader: https://geni.us/WQNPknF
Park Tool ND-1 Nipple Driver: https://geni.us/vRyW5
Park Tool TS-8 Truing Stand: https://geni.us/0Qtzq7I
My favorite spoke wrench: https://geni.us/park-sw0-wrench
Stans Spoke Powder: https://geni.us/stans-spoke-powder
🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO
Music by Chillhop
Music: https://chillhop.com
Sorry by Swørn
Colors Fade by Sleepyfish
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@AndrewGoodCamera