Kinda funny that YT suggested this video to me considering Cobra Kyle hasn't posted in over a year. I had been watching numerous vintage bike builds lately because I recently built up my 1998 Barracuda XC URT frame into a softtail gravel bike. 1 x7 drivetrain, friction thumbshifter, Carver steel fork (suspension correct), Paul Components Cross Stop 3's front and rear, and a bunch of Amazon purchased parts. It rides so well as a 26" wheeled gravel bike, I am planning on riding the Katy Trail in Missouri next year on it, complete with front and rear racks.

Do you have probs with your battery going flat? I've found it's the internal light that stays on, draws a lot of power. Plus the headlights, when you've got the doors open, but I've found a way to stop that.

That internal light will drain your battery. Trying to figure out how to turn it off. I've just uploaded a short vid to show people how to turn off the headlights while you've got the door open.

Great. Just like mine. Question: how do you fold the seat down flat? I've tried, but I can't figure it out.

Thank you. Good work.

yes - you found every single flaw i had [with the road version of the same bike - citybike or something they call it] TERRIBLE bike terrible but cheap at least battery life 10 mi at best chain comes off constantly hub drive makes changing a flat VERY HARD pedelec system very jerky, unpredictable CAN NOT start on a hill have to turn around and go back down no good it is too big for someone under 5'6" very hard to assemble and i have a lot of experience!

Nice

Nice job on the bike, but why does the title say $150 if in fact the part costs are over $200? Misleading. That’s like saying here’s how to make $100 - start by having $30 and make $70 more 🙄

I have a red one a little different but around the same vintage. I absolutely love it. Rode around town for 10 miles the other day, the hills made my thighs rubber

It's like trying to take a glider to a bush plane stol competition.

I think 1/100 people will take it offroad. 99/100 people just want the cheapest ebicycle on market to ride (considerably alot faster than walking, without looking like a clown on small 14" wheels) on flat roads to work due to the ever increasing living cost .

Can anyone help me on tire selection Maxxis ardent vs kenda booster pro? Help me

just got one with a PNW dropper already on it for 600! great condition and im going to put a more capable fork in asap

i just tried one of these and idk bro.. i could barely feel any assistance happening unless i was going slow on level ground

is there any way to adapt eletric motor on the back to a normal full suspension?

Can anyone explain why would hydraulic actuated brakes be better? To me it logically makes no sense.

Considering the first mountain bikes were rigid…I think this bike is easily considered a mtn bike.

I've gone a bit higher end with several top spec Titanium 90/00s MTB builds, with upgrades to top spec 00s components (e.g., 10x XTR). They are both fun and can actually compete with modern XC bikes. Necessary upgrades are a dropper seat-post and a high spec fork (which means finding a MTB frame with a 1-1/8 steerer), ideally adjustable like a 2010 Fox Talas -- with that you can hit moderate jumps with the slacker geometry, but then drop down to the steeper head tube angles for blitzing the climbs. With the fork upgrade you can also run a front disc, which is really all you need in terms of better stopping -- high-spec 26" disc wheels can be bought cheaply on Ebay. As for tires, if you get the right frame you have some great options -- My 1999 Moots YBB runs 2.5" x 26", and my 2000 Mongoose Titanium Pro fits 2.3" x 27.5" wheels, so plenty of traction and speed.

I just don't get the obsession with USB chargeable items. Don't people think at all what happens when the chargeable battery is EOL? I'm damn sure people won't solder a new one in.

Hi, maybe a funny question but I never had 1x12 bikes. On 3x7 on left handle you change 3 speeds, on right one other 12. So on the 1x12 on right side I guess you change thoes 12 speeds, but what on the left side, since it has only one speed?

I wish I knew if they’ll ever reopen and I wonder what went wrong. Why’d they close down? This place looked amazing.

I also live in Texas and I’m buying a hardtail I love going down enduro trails but don’t get to very often in Texas I found a Elroy do you think it would be ok to ride here in Texas

Floyd Hill isn't even top 20 IMO

This guy has his head up somewhere. I just bought the cruiser version, and am really happy with it. Why does he think that a $400 bike would be perfect out of the box, when you have to assemble it yourself? Kyle, I made it a few seconds in and gave up, if you're a bike guy you know how ridiculously easy V brakes are to setup. Stop being a gate-keeper. These bikes are decent for the money. I've been riding bikes for 40 years. This is my first venture into E bikes, it's cheap. Don't buy a Hyundai and whine it doesn't perform like a Ferrari...

The hardest thing I had to let go were my bar ends.

I resto-modded a 97 Mongoose Rockadile (pre-Walmart). Cues drive train, Salsa cockpit with TransX external dropper. Nothing is original anymore. The only old components are the Marzocchi EXR Pro fork, XT V brakes and Salsa Delgado rims. No longer a trail terror as I have newer bikes for that, but I ride it daily around the neighborhood and urban group rides. Get a lot compliments on it. Don't ask what the cost was to upgrade. I rationalize with myself that its not about the cost of the build but the journey. ha ha.

Yeah boy!!! Definitely need to upgrade your fork. I went from a 150mm SunTour (came with the bike) to a 160mm Marzocchi Z1 Air on my Norco Torrent HT. World of difference. Also, I highly suggest upgrading to the Sram Codes over those Levels. I mean you already invest $2K on you bike; might as well go full in. Nice bike btw.

This title should read "bikes aren't affordable "

As a fellow mt. biker I appreciate your "most important" cargo being your bike. :) Thanks for the thorough review. Love that it has its own hot spot, thanks for pointing that out.

Hey Cobra Kyle, what do you think about the Superior XP 929 - Lightweight Carbon Hardtail for 1200? Im debating whether I should get the Xtrada 7 for 950 or spend the extra 250 for the 929. Thanks

Great review dude.

Is this bike good for ppl over 300lbs?

Probably don't like Koolstops. They are squeaking on both rims. They are preinstalled with toe in both front and rear, but after a while started squeaking. Original pads didn't squake.

I have tried their gravel tires and they have been really solid. I can imagine the Mtn tires are really nice too. So this is what I have been doing with my recent tire purchases. #1 I rarely buy Maxxis anymore, unless they at a serious discount like 40% off. #2 I look at other brands that often go on sale. Kenda,Conti,Schwalbe and Victoria. I actually just bought some Teravail 50% off and some Schwalbe at 30% off. Let’s be rear. We rarely need a specific tire urgently and can afford to wait and save or buy and store till you need them. Just my thoughts, especially now when the bicycle industry is starting to collapse.

No money to buy ....someone please gift me this bike

Man I wanna ride one only because it seems like the steel HT version of my Alpine Trail.

hello geat video what parts would i need to chnge the crankset?

Man, i wish you had kept the van...

I have to work 3 months for the "bargain" 3000$😅 Nice bike 🚲 Greetings from Croatia 😎

Getting lost is part of the fun!!!

Come ride Government Canyon with me!!!

Same on Shimano Sora for me

How much do you want for it?

5 years later... this video is awesome, lol

Entitled POV for $400. I bought the Schwinn version as a spare and everyone loves it. It's top notch for the price point.

Wish it didn't break so easily. I've broken the hose off two now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJCphnxufa12h7M

No, thanks. Bad memories come to my mind.

My baby brother is your twin .... down to every detail. I love him so ..... I love you.

O my problem is sanding you not used to it there are some parts that are just sand

I just complete the 100 mile flying wheels cascade ride out in Washington on my full suspension bike. Was curious if anyone else was as stupid as ambush or stupid as me.