1 x 12 Speed Shimano Upgrade |🔥 Installation, How-To 🔥| Commencal META HT MTB Hardtail 1x12

[@amol4184]

Boy not only is the video incredibly informative in simplest terms possible, it is also shot in supreme quality - light, focus, sound and editing is just spot on. Many of such tutorial videos are shot in poor light, wandering focus, voice not matching what is being shown on the screen etc but none of that here. Subscribed. Just very, very high quality content all across. Please keep up the good work.

[@theymademepickaname1248]

And no pointless babble.

[@bbeesley01]

holy smokes, this is actually the first time following this guys instructions and he is spot on. Usually other videos feature instructions where they miss minor adjustments and details and you spend an hour trying to troubleshoot. This is the first video i have watched and followed the step by step instructions and it worked, FIRST TIME!!! more than a like here, subscribing to this guys channel.

[@LoveMTB]

😋Welcome!

[@mountainbikingfortherestofus]

Geez, you are so professional. Your video production is fantastic and your instructions clear, simple and effective. Thanks so much, Robert

[@kungfupro]

Honestly, the best installation guide on Shimano Deore, I used it to install 1x11 and it works perfectly.

[@Bee4Twenty]

I recently upgraded from the m4100 to the m6100, and your video was incredibly helpful! Thanks to your informative content, I was able to install my m6100 smoothly without any issues. Sending much love from the Philippines!

[@LoveMTB]

Glad to hear, cheers from Canada!

[@HygroHybrid]

I own a 2009 Giant Trance X with 3x9 Shimano XT drive train. I haven't ridden In 10 years ( I had 3 kids, now they're older and I have more time for me again and my son wants to RIDE 😊 ), I use to race XXC. I went to ride the other day and the rear derailleur was broke, went to buy one and NOPE they don't make them anymore and I could only find used parts. I was shocked how much everything has changed in 10 yrs. Thank you for making this video.. ordered all the parts from your lists, it helped a TON! 👍👍

[@LoveMTB]

Getting back into biking is exciting. And yes, things have changed quite dramatically in the last 10 years. I di hope that you have ordered a cassette like this and not the Micro Spline Deore?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYCkdKt7qbaIiJo SunRace will fit on your hub, Deore 12s won't

[@HygroHybrid]

@@LoveMTBHi thanks for your reply, I did order the SHIMANO SLX CS-M7100 Cassette - 12-Speed, 10-51t, Silver/Black, Micro Spline. This will not fit my current Shimano HG CS-M770 hub? Is the Sunrace kit the only option?

[@patnewman1]

Over the past few days I have watched a lot of videos regarding setups and adjustments. This is by far the best one which I have come across. Video, sound quality and lighting were perfect. All instruction was clear and concise. Bravo…

[@LoveMTB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andrewwalsh841]

This might be one of the best drivetrain videos I’ve ever found- followed all the steps and my derailleur and chain replacement was perfect!

[@MountainBikePete]

That’s the best installation video of the 12 speed I’ve seen! VERY informative! I’ve just gone from Box Prime 9 to Shimano Deore 12 and I can’t tell you how easy that was to follow and dial in! I was worried it would be difficult because the Box was awful! How wrong I was. I’ve learnt my lesson now, Box can do one! Oh how I’ve missed Shimano! Great video! Thank you!

[@MountainBikePete]

@@LoveMTB I’d just like to add, I tried the 12 speed today for the first time… not one slip or crunch! Top job! Thanks buddy. 👍

[@hugocoroado8641]

1kk Ok0000

[@anthonys6657]

I’m putting together a new hard tail and I think this is quite possibly the greatest video ever. It makes putting 12 speed together a breeze. Thank you for doing all of these great videos.

[@LoveMTB]

Great to hear! Enjoy your new premium drivetrain.

[@JavSherKA]

I'm taking an online course and your video just clarified EVERYTHING several chapters did not. THANK YOU!!!!

[@ДмитроЖигалкін]

WOW - I'm going to install almost similar drtivetrain on SLX Derailleur, Deore shifter and same cassette. Your video is an ultimate and perfect in-time guide for me! Especially thanks for perfect B-gap explanation and very high quality filming! I saw a lot of training videos and yours are one of the best - you have a talent to teach people.

[@LoveMTB]

Thanks, enjoy your new drivetrain!🤘

[@donnovicki9771]

Putting a new Deore derailleur on my Polygon T-8 as I am watching this. Very helpful esp. with adjustment. Appreciate it.

[@anunez6092]

You have probably made what for me has been a pain for so many years and I have avoided doing. Derailleur adjustments. Thank you for the how to, you are the man!!!!

[@smallhatshatethetruth7933]

I thought I had it down and then today my chain dropped off the big cog, looks like an adjustment is in order, hate not having a work stand though

[@duffypoindexter8684]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm doing my first bike build and your video answered Every drive train issue I've encountered. Clear, concise and easy to see your video is right on the money!😁

[@LoveMTB]

Great to hear! 🤘

[@benaladjem3123]

Thanks for the lesson! After watching the video 3-4 times, I was able to mount and set up a 12 speed Shimano SLX/XT system on my bike .I also found out that the 12s chain is very narrow and it doesn't fit a shimano crank for 11s if you don't change the chainring with one for 12s. The installation became perfect!

[@pauls3616]

I switched over to Shimano 12 speed last summer. I have always liked shimano and now the bikes that live at my house are all compatible which makes the spare parts inventory simpler. Great video and thanks.

[@woduk]

I just prefer the shift levers to sram and also deore can get beat up and still work great.

[@danielcoombe3409]

I had been messing with my gears for ages trying to get them to work right, followed these steps and presto, clean shifting again. thank you

[@Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr]

Great video, so many others have already said it but it won't do any harm to repeat that the quality and instruction is one of if not THE BEST I've seen 👏

[@LoveMTB]

I appreciate that!😇

[@stevsadventures8535]

i'll be doing this exact install this week, your video is the best one i've seen so far. i hope my install goes as smoothly as yours did, thank you.

[@LoveMTB]

Take your time and it will work first try! 😏

[@EmilMachyniak]

This is excellent, with exceptional quality. It's clear, concise, and well-explained. Thank you very much for this fabulous how-to! :)

[@marcusgardner9300]

Get video. I've always used sram and this is my first Shimano drive train install. Basic concepts are the same across brands but it was nice to see a full walk through to get me familiar with the Shimano equipment. Thanks for great content

[@conradcullen8029]

Watched many tutorials, this one worked perfectly. Clear and good explanation, overally a very good tutorial.

[@1518joefil1]

Well duh! I've been trying to get the B Screw just right on my recently acquired 12sp for over a week. I had no idea that 51T reference line was on the back side. Lined it up and shifting is now finally 100% perfection! Thanks!

[@LoveMTB]

Enjoy your new rig!

[@MrMvp8402]

Just spent like an hour and a half trying to dial in my new 12 speed drivetrain and I stopped because I couldn't figure it out, thanks, I never would've figured I needed to shorten the chain, eventhough I wanted to since it hangs super low when it's on the harder gear. Thanks again, this really helps.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

this video helped swap ALL my XT gear OFF a 21 trek rail 9.8 and install all XTR best video on topic on web JMO Subbed

[@butuguegarao]

Woohoo! I've just finished doing a break in of my newly upgraded hardtail. This was the video that helped me through the whole process of upgrading the drivetrain. Thanks a lot! Just needed to buy the necessary tools. It's a different kind of feeling riding an old steed with new components. It's just so satisfying to ride after overhauling your own bike for the first time. Except for the wounds acquired during the upgrade. Hahaha!

[@LoveMTB]

Rock on!!😂

[@O4San]

Wow, how long have I been looking for such an informative video! Absolutely amazing! thank you very much

[@LoveMTB]

You’re very welcome

[@timmohlenbrock5673]

This video saved me a lot of money, thanks.

[@LoveMTB]

You're welcome! And enjoy your new drivetrain.

[@mikebugby1550]

Thank you, that was very helpful in getting the bike I had shipped to me back on track, and in excellent form. I don’t know if they unhooked the cable from deraileur on purpose, but your camera angles answered all my questions and I think with the adjustments you directed me to make, will shift much better than for the last owner!

[@tonyruiz347]

This was the video that helped me adjust my slx derailleur! Great content!!

[@raffymhelnicholasmercado1691]

hi po

[@Niner_Guy]

Doing a 12 speed conversion and this answered all my questions..Thanks!

[@LoveMTB]

Have fun with it!

[@slj1000]

Hey thank you for this! Destroyed my derailleur after 1000 miles of rocky trails, this will come in handy as I order the tools and replace it!

[@LoveMTB]

No worries

[@HoangThanh-cj7cz]

this is the most helpful video i found on youtube thank you so much as this is my first time installing a Shimano transmission myself❤

[@LoveMTB]

@@HoangThanh-cj7cz glad to help🤘

[@bossmayorvlogs7155]

One of the best and simpliest tutorial ever 🔥❤❤👍🏻✅

[@albeto2011]

I agree with Mountain Bike Pete about the video, the best installation video of the 12 speed I’ve seen!. I just installed my first set all by myself thanks to you. I really believe that I did a better job with your information than my local bike shop ever could since I watched your video many times and followed your instructions properly. My friend that knows all about MTB bikes did approve. Thanks for the information and keep up the good work on your awesome channel.

[@Tomzzzzzz]

This was helpful. I just installed a M8100 1x drivetrain on my Tallboy V4. Shifter indexing is always tricky for me, but after some back and forth I got it to work (at least on the stand). A video on troubleshooting indexing issues would be really useful. In my case I re-did all my steps from cable attachment, to the limit and B-gap screws and then re-did the indexing process two times. I eventually got it working correctly. Hopefully once I get the bike out on the trails it shifts as good as in the repair stand. The other thing I think some people are not aware of is that the end caps, aka ferrules, need to be put on correctly and very firmly. There will be some natural housing compression that occurs after use, so indexing might need to be fine tuned after a ride or two. Another tip, for full suspension, cut the chain with 7 extra links to start. Then see if you need to reduce it more. Once you cut, you can't go back and lengthen. In my case, the 7 links was too long and ended up cutting again to get to 5 links which was perfect.

[@kiethpederson7558]

Probably one of the best videos right to the point perfect video very concise and clear good job

[@LoveMTB]

Thank you glad to help!😇

[@abubua8781]

Thanks!

[@LoveMTB]

Thank you!🤘

[@GekotzeLugor]

You have a great taste: Commençal, Hardtail and Shimano.

[@woduk]

And the yeti arc frame too :)

[@GekotzeLugor]

@@woduk That's a nice Frame too. But I like alloy and steel frames more.

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

I have never shortened my chain just bought it for 11 speed install and done Shimano also have optislick cables they are so good no rust and no to bad sliding in the house

[@45graham45]

I knew the theory but ended up faffing about with my gears for what seemed like ages. I got fed up, I then used this method & 5 minutes later was all sorted. Thanks.

[@ravendelapena5920]

Although i will be running on a 11speed drivetrain and my bike parts aren't complete yet, i already know what to do when assembling it. Thank you bro for a very clear and on point guidance you've given. Nearing with your million views !! Congrats 🎉🎉

[@ravendelapena5920]

Let's make it happen 🍻

[@ravendelapena5920]

Done ! I guess i've done my part, atleast. Cheers 🍻🍻🍻

[@elayaSP]

Thanks for the video! when i installed the cassette the first time, it was weird because the lock ring was "over rolling", but the process was correct and the cassette was firm, but i almost didn't even tighten it so i was "mmmm this isn't safe" ahahaha. At the end, i guess repeating the process i was able to put the cogs and the spaces correctly.

[@Samazing01]

Notification squad!! Just downloaded thr video 🤣 thank you for this! It's a huge help as I'll be installing mine soon.

[@TheJennivision1]

So many positive comments already but can you ever have too many? SO well done.

[@LoveMTB]

Thank you Ned🤗

[@andywilson5626]

Well, this video has given me the confidence to try, so just ordered chain ,deralier, cassette, cassettetool. Wish me luck on the install, i will let you know how it goes.

[@LoveMTB]

Don't have to wish you luck, just a couple of beers and follow the video step-by-step😉

[@floydfoster8593]

Thank you for this educational video. I learned a lot and would love to see more videos of the build process of the Commencal Meta ht.

[@floydfoster8593]

@@LoveMTB awesome! I am looking forward to it! I am actually planning to do a similar build but i have to wait an unknown amount of time until most parts arrive. Thank you and stay healthy!

[@tzed2509]

Great detailed video, without any fluff, thanks!

[@DieterVanHolder]

Thank you very much. You guided me through this install!

[@flexjay87]

Great information on your channel. I am new to the bike/ e bike maintenance game, even though i worked on electrical/ mechanical machines for 40 years, before i retired, so i appreciate all your knowledge .

[@goose955]

Very well explained ,...finally i installed mine too,...You re the man !.

[@feliperodriguez6885]

great job very informative, looking to install an 11 speed on my marlin 5.

[@kridstax2248]

Amazing video seriously… thank you so much for the time and effort put into this video.

[@LoveMTB]

@@kridstax2248 🙏 for your feedback, happy trails!

[@jamesherd9132]

Many thanks I have the parts now you have given me the confidence . many thanks again.

[@LoveMTB]

Take your time and let me know how it worked out for you!

[@neilgoldberg2132]

I love your channel it's so helpful! I just put a new XTR Derailleur on my 1 X 12 Hyperglyde with all new Cable housing/cable :).

[@dnmngn]

Thank-you so much for this video. Was attempting a derailleur swap for the first time and got stuck midway. Found your video and got it sorted no trouble at all. Awesome work on all fronts. Subscribed and unsubscribed so I could subscribe again.

[@Equalme]

Best and most thorough bike tutorial ever! Thanks!

[@AncientEnergyEyesOpen]

This is my project this weekend. Thanks for this video! Wish me luck!

[@AncientEnergyEyesOpen]

@@LoveMTB well said. Cheers :)

[@AncientEnergyEyesOpen]

@@LoveMTB I did it! Took my time. Watched your video 20 times. Had a few beers. It works. Waiting on tires and grips now and then complete. Thanks for your video help! Cheers!

[@richardmadz5894]

Excellent video. You just answered my question on chain rubbing on 5th & 6th cog. Now I know what to do. Thanks for making this video educational.

[@XBKLYN]

Love the vid...you even covered the B adjustment ..awesome!

[@brianhwang7465]

Yessss this video is awesome!! Always a good day when you upload. Do you plan to do a sram 1x12 install as well? I know it’s pretty much the same but it’s cool hearing your tips and tricks

[@SebSto3D]

Thanks, your videos are always super on point and informative

[@LoveMTB]

Glad to help!

[@generalrepair8731]

Excellent video and install! Very clear very easy to understand the best I watched quite a few today this one had the most detail look no further. 1x11 install complete. Thank you 😊

[@hxcdynasty]

I am literally building the exact same bike with the same drivetrain! Awesome video

[@Apexxx_HVAC]

one of the best and really useful video all over youtube!

[@rolandbrazil8450]

Thanks for this video it's informative, i wish someday i will have a bike like that, kaway kaway mga Pilipino.

[@catg9196]

Ill be building a 2019 Norco Sight carbon 29er... your videos are aways great to watch. Thank you. Shimano drivetrain with Raceface cranks. ✌️

[@sm83ivanov]

Спасибо огромное, я все делал правильно, но вот про цепь не знал. Оказывается она направленная и это тоже играет свою роль!

[@tinker6435]

Thank you so much for this video it helped me alot more power to your channel!

[@kryetex5300]

Nice video and the timestamps are well made!

[@sutusmihaly]

..proper guide..really easy to understand..proper view on what is happening..thanks a lot :-)

[@omarcraft840]

Will be doing upgrade to 12s slx soon. Happy to found this video.

[@someflipswhoguy]

This is a really good video! I know how to do all this by myself but this tutorial is really well explained and quite engaging!

[@satuwarnayt]

I have used this groupset on my polygon siskiu d5 bike ... steady and comfortable to use in all terrains

[@ShafrazMohammed-z1e]

Extremely excellent brother your explanation are so excellent brother 😊👍👍👍

[@julianshow7819]

I will upgrade my drivetrain 1x12 on my giant trance 2016 this video is a big help to me 🚴✌️

[@derrick5507]

Great video...as always, straight clear information. Keep up the great work you do mate. 👍🏾👌🏾👏🏾

[@derrick5507]

@@LoveMTB wished I saw this video before I installed mine, would have had it dialed in from day one 😁 took a few bad shifting to get to the promise land 😂

[@derrick5507]

@@LoveMTB quite true.... One gotcha which would really help us is to clarify on close ups the alignment of the 12s Shimano cassette as I do feel that there is a slight sprocket raise on the last (smallest) cog if one looks at the cassette from the side (not top) even if one follows the markings. I ignored this and assumed it is by design. @sickbiker attempted the video but did not touch on this point. Did you notice this too?

[@derrick5507]

@@LoveMTB it was strange as the same happened on both my XT and SLX cassettes. I will double check again using your video in my next week's service of the drivetrain. Thanks a bunch.

[@derrick5507]

@@LoveMTB Just wanted to say big thanks! Used the video as a guide as promised and yup I had a few misses with my XT setup: - clutch was too hard resisting the shifting once the clutch is engaged. Problem started once I engaged clutch 2 months after setup (I am so clueless 😐 😅) - slowest chainwheel was not aligned. Adjusted b-gap screw and al was golden - adjusted cable tension again - the cogs where setup correctly though, I was looking in on the last cog from the hyperglide grooves which confused me duh! 🤓🙈 All working and shifting beautifully now on both my XT 8100 and SLX 7100 wheelset setup. Thanks a bunch and keep doing what you do for diy MTB mechanic enthusiasts giving the complex world of bike components setup. 👍🏾💯

[@althe_chimp]

really great information! I will try to install my first shimano 1x12 drivetrain soon.

[@Tomzzzzzz]

Got all my parts and about to do the install. In my case, I have to also replace the RaceFace chainring. That looks pretty easy from other videos I've seen. I just re-watched your video for the 3rd time and took notes. The only thing that concerns me is chain sizing. I'm super nervous about that since I screwed it up on another bike and it cost me the price of the chain since I cut it too short and the chain was unusable so had to buy another one. From what I understand there is only ONE chain size that is ideal. If you get it wrong, you are either one link short or one link long.

[@sebastianjost]

For anyone following this tutorial: Check that you have the correct type of derailleur hanger. There are two different standards and only one works. Specifically you need a standard mount hanger, NOT a direct mount hanger. Direct mount hangers are an older Shimano standard and not every bike mechanic knows about it. However in case yours is direct mount, you can usually just buy a correct hanger, even for bikes that are a few years old.

[@Wroe]

how do you tell ???

[@snowee___joey]

Super vid. best, most useful channel and should have a million subs.

[@timjohns3743]

Great Video. You have a great teaching style and a hyper in-depth description and comparison when talking about components and the Shimano part numbers. Good job and I love your channel! Tim in Boulder, ColoRADo

[@timjohns3743]

@@LoveMTB I used to be a pro mechanic for the Schwinn/Toyota team, and I was a Cyclocross mechanic for Marla Streb, way back in 2000-2003.

[@timjohns3743]

I have many Schwinns. I have a Schwinn Black Phantom tandem that I welded and painted on my patio. Schwinn never made one but I did in 1997. I am building two new frames, a 26” bmx Schwinn Scrambler and a 29” wheel hard tail Schwinn Scrambler adventure for bike packing. Right now I have a 2020 Schwinn Boundary and I think I will do the entire Deore 12 speed group set with a Wren suspension fork. Thanks for the video.

[@timjohns3743]

@@LoveMTB I definitely will send you some pics, and my Tandem that hung from the ceiling in Schwinn HQ for three years.

[@Samazing01]

Hello again! I've found that shifting to the lower gears becomes faster if you use parktool's method for setting the b-gap (i.e. with a 4mm hex key between the tooth and the pulley wheel). The tip on chain rubbing is really helpful!

[@Samazing01]

@@LoveMTB Ooh, the teeth of the 51T cog ended up going below the line instead of just above it. Regardless, thanks for the video, it was really helpful!

[@Samazing01]

@@LoveMTB oh noted! I thought it was a hard and pass rule similar to Sram with their b gap tool. Thanks!!

[@hotkulen2196]

This sounds like the best tutorial ever! Too bad I don't have money for anything xD But if I was building a bike, I would def get Deore set.

[@cptr]

Great walkthrough. I’m subscribed!

[@nono_ct200]

Very nice Video ! very Informative and just on point.

[@LoveMTB]

Glad it helped!

[@SpecialyKey]

Very well explained. I ve also noticed a delay in downshift from larger cogs. Also i have a Xcm X12 chain and is not very friendly with the hyperglide function. It does fine with climbing but it spring over many tooths when downshifting from larger cogs. I believe the X shapes of the chain cause that. I would recomend others to stick with the Shimano chain if they fully wanna benefit from Hyperglide. Other then that, great video, keep doing the good job!

[@thethtoozin419]

This is the best video I’ve ever seen.

[@DaveWhoKnows]

great video thank you:) my new surly bridge club is now set up and shifting flawlessly

Again, another fantastic tutorial! Thanks a lot!!

[@paklenipatuljak]

Just discovered you.. Excellent video! I like your way of explaining step by step procedure. I will search your channel when I'll need something ;)

[@deviantgaming9726]

i don't have this level of gear yet, but i found the information very useful. i need to tune the 7 speed derailer on both my hard tail and soft tail before riding season gets underway here

[@deviantgaming9726]

@@LoveMTB I appreciate it! This will be my first season on actual designated trails

[@4zR1A9]

Thanks, I just buyed a guide pulley and are cleaning the rear derailleur parts until you mention that one part that I don't know what it's called, clutch.

[@LoveMTB]

And the essential maintenance for it here 😉- kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKXJZGuZhJd4oJY

[@andrewrc2187]

Thanks so much for doing the video, helped us understand the in and outs of the installation putting 12 speed on our Surly bikes and they work excellent!

[@LoveMTB]

No problem 👍

[@christophermandalas290]

This was very entertaining and informative! Thanks!

[@EduardoGarciaCovers]

..thank you so much sir..very simple yet very clear and easy to follow steps..you made my day😊

[@charlesclarke9430]

Not building at the moment, just learning. Eventually, I will upgrade the brakes on the Growler 40 I just ordered!!

[@charlesclarke9430]

@@LoveMTB Will do for sure!!

[@jonibz1456]

Great quick and concise video, will be using this as reference on my next build. thanks!

[@doncrescas]

As usual your videos are very clear and to the point, so I enjoyed watching it even after already installing a few of these drivetrains over the past year. What I did just learn is that Shimano makes a specific inner cable grease- seriously?! I'd love to hear why this needs a specific grease. I was a bit surprised you didn't go for the XT shifter - not a fan of the double downshift?