Do you have a kid getting into NICA or local MTB racing, but with a bike that's not gonna quite cut it?
In this video we'll be taking a very basic hardtail, like you might find at your local bike shop or department store, and upgrade it to the point where it will work well for XC MTB racing.
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
RockShox Judy Gold RL A3: https://geni.us/DoEdDB
FSA Orbit Headset adapter: https://geni.us/hJyL
Carbon Handlebar https://geni.us/sEO4PO3
WTB KOM Lite rim: https://geni.us/i0V2u
Deore M525A 36 hole Front Disc Hub: https://geni.us/tWvH
Stan's Rim Tape: https://geni.us/Orx8AB
Schwalbe Rocket Ron: https://geni.us/Ta0C2
Tubeless valve stems: https://geni.us/lezyne-valve-stem
SRAM DUB Bottom Bracket: https://geni.us/gODg6
SRAM NX Crankset: https://geni.us/pzMNs
SRAM NX 11-speed Derailleur: https://geni.us/EPyng
SRAM NX 11-speed Shifter: https://geni.us/8i2RfC
Sunrace CS-MX 11s Cassette: https://geni.us/qRJ7v
SRAM PC1110 Chain: https://geni.us/wZ5M3
Stan's tire sealant: https://geni.us/DG6CB
Park Tool Polylube grease: https://geni.us/sQ00Ap
🛠️ TOOLS LIST
(I earn commission on qualified purchases)
Pipe cutter I use: https://geni.us/U4qi41
FSA Starnut Setter: https://is.gd/70WQKB
Favorite hex 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
⚙️ WHEELBUILDING TOOLS
(I earn commission on qualified purchases)
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
See my other channel:
@AndrewGoodCamera
🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:12 Why you should upgrade your kid's hardtail
02:13 Type of bikes that should be upgraded
03:10 How to get a big discount on parts, components, and tools
03:47 Tear down the front
04:53 Removing the Sr Suntour XCM
05:39 Replacing the headset
08:11 New RockShox Judy fork
12:32 New carbon handlebar
13:28 Replacing front wheel
17:08 Crankset and bottom bracket replacement
20:51 Replace rear tire and making tubeless
21:24 Replacing cassette, derailleur, and chain
26:39 Conclusions and links