Budget IXF Crankset

We repair the stripped cranks on the GT Aggressor Pro with a budget friendly IXF Crankset budget 1X8 upgrade on the GT Aggrssor Pro
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3-30-21

[@Forrest_Gee]

The authenticity of your channel and dedication to budget oriented gear keeps me here!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Heck yeah man! That is awesome, we will try and keep it that way for sure, but I will give you a little insight just cause you are a subber!:) It looks like we are getting 2 pairs of forks that are waaaaaaay not budget, now dont get upset its just a company that wants to work with us a little and gave us hell of a deal man!! So we couldn't pass it up:) Now that being said brother man, other than a situatio like that, we will keep it BUDGET!!! 💙💙 Thank you we really enjoy hearing from our subbers man:)

[@Outdorsenit]

I second that!

[@gaddobronx6740]

I watched this video last summer (and all your videos...love them) and it was one of the reasons why I installed the IXF crankset to my GT avalanche build. But while riding in winter snow, slush and mud, one of the BB bearings seized so had to swap it out. Anyway my BB width is 68mm and when I initially istalled I didn't put any BB spacers like how you did. However, i recently learned that spacers are important and are needed when installing a BB. For 68mm width BB you require 1 spacers on nondrive side and 2 spacers on the drive side. If you have a 73mm BB then only 1 spacer is need on the drive side. This keeps a better chain line and leaves a little bit more space clearance between the crank arms and chain stays. Also I learned that if your BB gets seized, you can just replace the bearings instead of buying a new BB. The sealed bearings for IXF BB or any Shimano hollowtech BB is "6805 RS" (rubber sealed) and this measures out to 25mmx37mmx7mm which fits exactly in a Bottom bracket cup/shell. I purchased 10 sealed bearings for $20 Canada (cheaper for US). Way better then spending $30-50 for a new BB. You can even buy ones with ceramic bearings which cost more but are supposed to be better. Just some money saving since I know bike parts add up. Shimano, Sram and other companies say you can't take out the bearings which is not true. I fixed my IXF BB and it works like new and just as good as my Shimano hollowtech BB. Cheers Guys.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Cheers brother, I appreciate the review and part numbers. I have learned after many bikes and cranksets the spacers are recommended but depending on the job, it does vary. But all in all it's a good rule of thumb 👍 Thanks for watching all of our stuff brother, and totally got to get me an extra BB now!!

[@jessicabrecken6466]

That’s almost exactly the same setup I just ordered. Only difference is the brand of chain ring. It’s a 34 tooth. Then I hope to turn it into a 1x10. Love you guys and your channel. Let’s hear it for the budget MTB riders. Not everyone has 3 grand to drop on a bike👍. But buying affordable then upgrading over time is the way to go. Love it!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Absolutely agree man %100, its nice to be able to piece together something ha ha and not brake the bank BUDGET!!!!!!!!

[@PLAHI]

I bought this set as well. Installed it yesterday and this is what I got as experience: I am converting a 3x8 to 1x8. Bottom bracket of the bike is 73mm. Before I disassembled the previous square taper bracket I measured the chainline. It was 50mm to the largest cog in the front and 45,5mm to the middle ring. Everywhere I read they recommend to use one spacer on the drive side. When I do this and mount the chainring on the inside, I get 50mm chainline. Bike works as if you are always on the largest gear on the front and chain stays straight with gears 6-7-8 on the back. But if you switch to lower gears like 5-4-3-2-1, then the chain angle is too steep. So, I removed the 3mm spacer and re-mounted. Now my default chainline is 47mm, which is closer to the middle ring on the front. Chain angle is not so steep on the largest and smallest gears. I am going to install 1,5mm washers, so I get the default for this bike 45,5mm chainline. This way it will always be on the "middle" ring on the front and that's the best you can get for an older bike I think. What I am saying is spacers are not always required for this set. That's my two cents.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well that is very extensive reasoning and thank you very much for the breakdown. I didnt use a spacer and didnt take it out after reading everyone saying I needed one. Then I installed one and it sounded funny so I removed it and whalla, its very smooth now and run it like that even with the 10 spd. So thanks for getting my back! You must of read th ecomments

[@anielyantra1]

This was hilarious to watch! I too made a switch to the IXF crankset but I still go with a traditional round chainring. (I made pretty much all the same mistakes the first time I installed a hollow tech crankset.) It is important to check your pinch bolts on your crank arm after several rides, as it takes time to seat the splines and it loosens up.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Glad you got some enjoyment brother!! HA HA yes its been a fun and very bumpy ride but I think I have managed to kinda check stuff!! LOL Appreciate you watching us brother:)😂😂😂

[@JaxsonM22]

Hey, I know this comment is a year old but how is that ifx crankset holding up for you?

[@9998skyline]

Just got my ixf crankset on with a 34t funn chainring. I had the same thing happen to me when I inserted the shaft the spacer popped out. With a little finesse I got it back in thanks again for your videos they help me alot.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

No problem Casey! It happens to the best of us ha ha. Appreciate the comment brother.

[@Tom-bo2wj]

Have been looking for a crank set for my GT. This was one of the sets I was looking at. Glade I found this video.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Awesome man, we use the hell out of them!!

[@dustinbaker1585]

Wolf tic NationYou guys rock! I use a latex resistant band & rap it around my fork & to my frame so I can change out my handlebars and stem without dropping out my fork. It works well on my stand, you have to have a lot of tension on your rap To keep your forks from the hitting the floor. You guys give me the inspiration to try new things and build my own ride my spank Boundary is trail worthy and looks sharp.peace & love brother.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dustin that is a good idea! LOL I got a few of those (rehab bands) at the gym!! Need to do that :) appreciate you being apart of the channel and so glad to give you some inspiration man!! Just wait till we break our 6000 SUBSCRIBER BIKE OUT!!You will be even more INSPIRED:)

[@dhernzanavar1988]

That red color is nice bro. I installed this ixf crankset and snail narrow wide chain ring combo in black. After two weeks of using it never failed me. I use 1 spacers each side and it work great no alignment issue.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

ok well, I was wondering? After i posted the video, people told me I should install the spacer or spacers atleast one on the drive side? Why should I do that? just alignment? Thanks and hope to hear back from you soon. Thanks for commenting man, I might just keep e'm red!

[@josephalmazan2244]

Hi my name is Jhayz from toronto i really love watching ur video i learn a lot.. i have same gt aggressor you have and i upgrade my crank on same color that you have red.. I had a really bad day on taking out the old crankset that is square i have to use my electric cutter to cut the arms just to take it out.. its worth it on all the hard job that i did thanks to ur video hope u have a lot of video to come for gt aggressor... God bless always and safe ride....

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well Joseph we know all about struggling to get the old crankset and bb off🤣. I'm glad you found us don't be a stranger man. We have a whole playlist for the GT you might want to check out.

[@mccrory609]

Arrow is supposed to be lined up with the crank arm on the oval

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

OK ok. I just got that in the comments and asked where its supposed to go so thank you!And of course completely bassackwards

[@anthonys.6462]

So is the arrow supposed to be parallel to the crank arm? I just got this set up in the mail all black. Am going to try and do it myself. Hopefully I get it done correctly. Thanks for posting all your videos. It’s made me consider them for my GT aggressor pro as well!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey man did you ever get stuff answered? Sorry man you just showed up and it shows 3 weeks ago? But to answer your question the arrow is supposed to be parallel with the crank arm. Glad you got the same bike and glad our videos are giving you the upgrade bug! Hope all is well brother and again sorry to respond so late late:( love the name by the way

[@anthonys.6462]

Yes, that’s what I ended up doing at the end. Paired it with the same crank arms and a 11-46t sunrace 10 speed cassette and shimano deore derailleur feels like a new bike!

[@anthonys.6462]

But you’ve been doing all the leg work and discovering all the measurements. I’ve sort of just been following your build to par but trying to keep it all black. I’d love to send in a photo of it once it’s all done. Maybe you can feature it on your channel? I’ve seen a few other bike channels feature follower submissions. Might be something cool to add to your videos !

[@qazwsxedc4132]

Wolf: You don’t know 🤬… this is my favorite father son KZbin channel 😅😂

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL!! Have to watch t again!! Love that intro as well, thanks Andrew! So cool you are checkin older stuff

[@rjbee8533]

Yeah I just ordered this... the links you posted in the other video didn't work I got the blue for my grey and blue GT (same bike) don't see you posted an update but I still see it still on the bike... so It can't be that bad thx for being real dude and taking ur time... coffee beer coming ur way 🍻

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Awesome to hear Rj-sent you some affiliate links on the last comment. Thanks for the heads up and good luck;) Also we have 5?? Or so updates on the GT, be sure to check them out in order, LATER MAN!! IXF CRANKSET- amzn.to/3mRIOx5 RISK 34-34MM HEADSET- amzn.to/3v73TYc

[@rjbee8533]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I don't know maybe it's my phone I had no problem opening the ebay link and this looks like a good package deal but the links aren't working... Idk 🤔 and I've seen the update on the bike at least one or two videos I haven't heard anything about the crank being bad from this set

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hmm....Maybe the user;) Now the IXF has been solid man, its nice

[@loganbarnette3486]

Great video Jeremiah ! I bought two Maxxis ardent tires 27.5 x 2.4 for my Gt and Now I’m watching this video saying wow that looks great so I think I’ll look into a new crank set in the near future thanks again man for all you do

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

No problem at all dude, im glad you got some sweet rubber! In the future let me know how they stick. Thank you so much for commenting and viewing man!!!againlol

[@freddiea8895]

Added Maxxis ikon for speed tires are awesome

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@freddie A man just got some Goodyear tires gonna do a review and update on in the same video! and may or may have not picked up some Maxxis's!

[@MrRoche337]

I used a tool for removing plastic caps in cars to remove a crank arm. You should put in a spacer on the drive side of your bottom bracket it just gives a small amount of clearance and it gives you a better chain line. On the chainring, I don't think it should matter just set it the way it feels comfortable.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

For sure brother and thanks for the comment! A clip tool huh? I got a budget tool video coming out Friday I hope you watch, some pretty cheap good stuff. Got some good buys from harbor freight speaking of cars tools. But I tried to add a spacer and it made a funny sound, right after i did the video as a matter of fact. Then took her out and very clicky sound from the back, i removed then very quiet. So I think i will leave it for now , but thanks for looking out :)brother

[@slawek37113]

Before i have used for one year Chinese crankset named Goldix, for about 5k km it was fine and then arm broken. Now I have found many good reviews about IXF crank and decided to try, maybe it will be stronger. I made weight comparision to old Goldix broken crank when IXF crank arrived and IXF crank seems to be stronger, arm is a little thicker. One IXF crank weight about 250 grams and Goldix arm is 210 grams or something like that so i'm happy that IXF has more material so it might be stronger. I will see how IXF works with time. Here you can see video of Chinese Goldix crank broken, my weight is about 70 kg and it looks like it broken with fatigue, i noticed on second arm that wasn't broken yet a crack in the same place where another arm broken so it wasn't problem with one arm only and after some time second arm would be broken too, Goldix crank is just too weak. I hope IXF will be better --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-1n3mii5eUnbM

[@wbwills2]

Y’all are a hoot. !!Now back to the cranks.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Appreciate that Burke, never planned on recording our encounters but ever since we have had our channel, we just hit record and go about our day. Glad you like the openers I know alot of people do and dont.

[@user-rl4ji5ne4o]

I got this chainset in China (cheap here) because my heavy square taper oem chainset on a cheap bike gave up. The left crank arm was bent. It took two rides and about 25km to "straighten" it 😂 Approx 600km of road/commuting later, with nothing bigger than jumping off kerbs, the bearings in the bottom bracket are starting to make little clicking sounds. I'd say it was value for money compared to the cost of Shimano back home in the West. And I'd also not want to be leaving the ground off road unless I was the weight of an xc whippet.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

For sure man, glad you gave it a chance and its worth the money, mine has been flawless so far and it is def cheaper than the alternative cranksets, well as far as hollow goes. Thanks for commenting and watching man, stay safe in CHINA

[@maxhansen5595]

i’ve been watching your videos and so far i have done many upgrades 1. new shimano rotors 2. new specialized tires and tubeless set up 3. box three prime 9 1x9 drivetrain with new rear derailleur , shifter, and chain 4. cheap bolany air fork with remote lock out 5. cheap bucklos cranks with single speed chain ring and bottom bracket 6. Ks eten remote dropper post I have also bought some tools for maintenance 1. truing stand 2. maintenance stand for bike 3. multi tool 4. torque wrench

[@maxhansen5595]

5. chain oil 6. brushes 7.truing fork 8. nipple wrench 9. chain cleaner 10. shock pump Overall i’ve spend about $200 of my own money on tools and parts and i got about $300 worth of parts i asked for as gifts, i am 13 btw and bought the bike for 279.99 on sale so as a pretty good base i can build off of it and i now have basically i need on the bike, maybe i’ll get small things like handle bars and grips but i’ve upgraded all the components and am running smoothly

[@maxhansen5595]

also everything i bought is from amazon and jenson usa

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@Max Hansen That is awesome man! How much of the work have you done yourself? We are going to be doing a viewers bikes segment this winter, when we can't get out as much from the weather. We would love to possibly feature your bike and some of your story maybe. With you being so young you would need to ask a parent first of coarse. So if your interested we would just need an email with pictures of your bike and information, like what you just gave on here. If this is something that your interested in, than talk to a parent and get back to us, so we can give you our email. Either way great job on the budget upgrades, and keep us updated. Thanks little man, you made our night.

[@mcstuffs]

Purple for the crank! :) Recently had to remove a steel without spider cassette off an Aluminum light weight hub. After the normal chain whip, the rivets holding cassette together had to be drilled out (the cogs had sunk in at different depths. Then remove freewheel with cassette on, place upwards on two peices of wood, and hammer the top of the freehub with another peice of wood to remove cog. Turns out the plastic spacers were also melted a bit too. After a little gap was made, each cog had to be pried off with a flat head screwdriver.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

OH MY GOD!! I can totally see myself tearing into a cassette like that too!!🤣🤣 Thanks for the story and input brother.

[@OutinthewildAZ]

I really enjoy your channel. I love mountain biking, but a lot of people out there just wanna have a fanciest/ latest stuff and forget about having fun. You guys keep it real. Thanks!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

You are very welcome, thank you for the comment and it's about riding! Not the 5000 dollar bike people can't!

[@armandojuan64]

That is my favorite of all your bikes .

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

It's a good one man, the bike that built the channel 🤣🤣🤣

[@darraghocallaghan2730]

Hey guy I work in a bike shop and recently we have had to use a blow torch to melt out the bb style square taper bottom brackets with plastic cups as they get stripped out also we had to do it after a customer went at one with a chisel

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL!!! Man I bet you could tell some storys!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting brother:)

[@djayekco]

Haha I use a strap wrench to put my bottom bracket on .just food for thought I would leave one spacer on the drive side I noticed there was a bit of a chain alignment issue with my bike

[@djayekco]

This video was a thousand laughs.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Damb and i thought i was country!HA HA And as far as the bb goes its ok to have space between the inner pipe thing?Please explain

[@djayekco]

Are you asking if ok to have space between the bb shell the bb .if that's what you mean then it fine it's just mm my friend Or maybe I'm not understanding your question.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

The inner shell that sits between and inside the big bearings. Its ok if the inner piece is not completely equal? picture this 0=0 compared to this 0I=0.Does that make sense? lol We may just have to go on a conference call!:)

[@djayekco]

Does a 🐻 shit in the woods . That's fine . That plastic tube is only serves the purpose of keep out moisture and debris but I feel as long as you have enough Grease you should have no worries 😁

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

Well I’ve used a red a pipe wrench to remove a cassette from a HG Shimano free hub 🤷‍♂️. Through past experience & A lot of Aggro. I’d like to think Im a little bit older & a bit Wiser now, probably the best thing to do is to get the right tool for the job. It just makes life easier. I’ve got an IXF crankset on my bike too & up until now I’ve had No problems . I placed a spacer on the drive side because the bottom bracket if it’s 73 mm it will need a spacer , I also put the chain ring on the INSIDE of the crank set that’s where it goes.I can say that I’m happy with it for commuting but I probably wouldn’t recommend it for doing any Gnarly jumps with it. Anyways cheers for upload & stay safe.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey thanks for the comments man, and a pipe wrench? What you think your me lol. I am hoping to hit that WISE stage someday instead of being frantic and scrambling for who knows what!LOL I just took my spacer off i think it will ride better and align better? Ill find out i guess and its been great so far man glad you watched and glad yours is holdin up. If you havent already checkout the 1x10 drivetrain video the XT derailleur and crankset do wonders you will dig it! Thanks again Andrew and hope to be hearing form you soon:)

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

WOLFTICK VIDEOS I’ve upgraded recently to a Shimano XT M8000 rear mech plus the XT 11 speed right shift lever. I went a bit more budget friendly on the cassette & installed a Sun Race CSMX8 11-46. I’ve had to completely replaced my sr suntour xct forks , I commute a lot to work & back so the winter plays havoc due to the roads being Salt gritted, the upper forks had totally rusted & pitted away , I ended up buying some Rockshox Recon silver Tk air 100 mm travel @ $200 Ouch!! but needs must they are AWSOME forks compared to the sr suntour’s . Mind you I’ve had the bike 5 years now so I’m having to invest to keep her going. That’s a nice GT Aggressor you’ve got they are Good bikes Anyways have a good one 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man that's crazy to know that your riding in weather that requires salt on the roads. I don't ride if it drops below 50 degrees lol. I got a new fork coming soon so make sure you watch for that and let me know what you think. Take care brother.

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

WOLFTICK VIDEOS will do 👍 Thanks stay safe

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Cool man and you as well!

[@budycelyn]

craziest thing i used to take the main front crank and chainring off was yesterday, cutoff disc on my angle grinder, it was super seized up.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL!!! Dude I totally did that with the Temissor!! HA HA Thanks

[@bavitus7872]

Another great video! I ordered the same cranks for my bike and both of my boys' bikes and they've been good performers for us. I did shell my BB after about 3 months so I replaced it with a shimano saint and haven't had had any more problems. Neither of my sons had the same issue so I must have just got a bad BB. Keep up the good work!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Awesome man! Thank you for watching brother, the IXF stuff seems to be pretty legit. We are happy with our 3 or 4 of them!! Lol thanks for commenting and hope to see you Friday!! Himalo fork initial impressions and....10,000 sub teaser bike!!!

[@mr.screenshot9452]

Awesome vid thanks I’m going to buy this Crankset for my mtb 27.5

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Right on man! Its a very smooth conversion, hope it goes well for ya:) And also hope you use the link;);) Thanks for watching man

[@everything_bonsai941]

Just ordered to change out my old square taper still gotta get the proper tools hopefully it goes smoothly

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

"PROPER" is the key!! HA HA GOOD LUCK!

[@bradrunge2895]

You guys really need a sitcom

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Would you watch it hahaha? Thanks man🙏👍😎

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

You seem like a nice,cool guy...I’ll send you something soon enough! You should get some Hand up gloves and 5/10 shoes...love them both!!! 😀

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude!!! Looking forward to it Jason. Ill do you proud brother, thanks again!

[@Ultimaniacx4]

I 3D printed a BB wrench for my IXF crankset installation. I already had the filament and figured, why spend 8 bucks for a tool I'll probably only use once? PLA+, worked like a charm. 6:15 I did the exact same thing, except my thumb was in the way and the edge of one of those holes on the inner side of the crank sliced me right open. =/

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

awwww man 3d printed!!!!:) Thats way to cool lol. I would be so dangerous with something like that ha ha, I would build me a new bike!!! And man oh man does that suck with getting slit open, my hands I thing have enough wear and tear to sustain most dumb stuff but its always those little things that get you!!:) Later man and thanks for watching

[@robertnolan638]

Can you share the file for that please?

[@virgodawe]

Hope your finger heals. Love the 'real world' install in this vid, fraught with the usual oops'es, injuries and 'which ways.' I fitted my IXF (red also) with the chain ring on the inside as well. Only comment I have about this product is that no two weights of any crank arm pairs are identical; I've purchased four. They range from 643 g (silver) to 696 g (gold).

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well thanks man! Love to try and show people what to expectLOL But thank you very much and I now have a scale and need to weigh everything like you! Ha Ha Bill hope you stick around a while man:)

[@Pablo-um9tl]

I used a C clamp to install my lower headset on my Schwinn Al Comp, and use it for other headsets, I also use Electrical tape for the chain slap....LOL... ( don't try this at home)... You and your dad make me laugh specially when Wolf is ranting about stuff . lol Keep it up!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Lol that's great creativity man!! Ha ha I love it sounds WOLFTICK THRU and THRU😂🤣🤣💯 Appreciate the love and see you around man!!

[@DnL703]

Hey brother love your channel and have learned a lot in a short time from you. To say the least.lol I have a question for you and I'm sorry to bother ya cause I reckon ppl are asking ya them all day. Anyway, I have the ixf crankset like you. Have had them for 6 months now n no problems til now.lol I took them apart tonight to check my bearings out and now I have these 2 bushing type things n have no idea where they go. I'll try n send a pic of them if I can. Any help would bw so appreciated buddy and Thank you!! Keep them videos coming n safe riding. Right On.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Sounds good man, thank you for watching and hopefully we can get your question answered, the only bushing style things I can think of are like almost bronze style pieces that go over the shaft outside the bearings, but I could be wrong...

[@mtbboy1993]

my craziest thing was to use my freezer. I pout a hex key in the freezer for few minutes, I put warm water on frame, and undid a bolt, which Trek over tightened, probably Giant cus they manufacturer Trek frames and build them. that thing just would not move, it should have been 10nm, but it probably was past 30 closer to 40 or 50 I guess. probably manual work no machine or torque wrench was used, just crazy torque by hand.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Wow that sounds lika mess dude! lol Ive done similar stuff at the body shop, good thinking Johannes

[@zepp3lin]

I thought I saw the wrong video. From the start of the video, it's like the wizard Gandalf talking to his fellow Hobbits.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂Welcome to Wolftick Videos🤣

[@Deckzwabber]

Not so much crazy tools... But I often find myself doing some woodworking if I don't have the correct tool. Just a round little piece with a hole though it and some threaded rod will make for a nice press to get your headset gently pushed in place.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nice to hear man, thank for the ideas!!! HA HA!

[@grudzien9784]

Love the content guys :) you guys are always talking shit to each other which is hilarious and then all the sweet sweet upgrades u put on :) I mess around with my bike like that too. Very cool

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well thanks Grudzien, its a working relationship between father and son and most of the time we do not get along!!!!LOL But glad you appreciate that, oh and the upgrades too😁😁😁

[@grudzien9784]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS absolutely:) I will make sure to talk to my buddies about your channel and get everyone to subscribe! I think what you’re doing is awesome and I wish u guys the best of luck. Thanks for the awesome content. Later

[@wbwills2]

A little pop of red looks good. That’s my vote. Your bike though. I have learned a few things about bicycles today. The oval. New to me. Positioning have no clue. May be preference may be a right way and a wrong way. Might say it the directions. Maybe. Who knows.?. Cattle syringe huh. Alrightay

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks for the input and I think i just might go with the red, now about that cattle syringe. I used it to help in bleeding my hydraulic brakes! Very budget that and some of dads aquarium tubing ha ha.

[@kridstax2248]

I love all the loud colors man looks great. That baby blue GT is such a solid color as well

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Haha when we got the red crankset we were going to paint them and then they grew on us. Thanks man!

[@Randy-ry9ss]

Everyone should have a Frankenstein bike in their garage.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We AGREE!! LOL 😆

[@fordracerforever]

I just installed those last weekend in black, I love the way my GT feels now vs the 3x. Red looks good but maybe I’d do black or light blue flat pedals.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Now that idea I like! But it kinda looks like a mess and it almost works. Probably will paint them, thanks for the thought man!

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

FordRacerForever Yup...just get some nice black crankbrothers stamp 1 flat pedals...there a decent price and look sharp!!! 😁👍

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hell yeah all sonds good!

[@MrForegrounds]

Did you have any problems on the 8th gear?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well I didnt get a chance to run it with the 8spd. Planned on it but waiting on parts got me!lol So i can tell you I had problems after i upgraded to a 10 spd on the 10th gear with a spacer. So now i have removed the spacer and have not had a chance to ride yet. I think you will be fine with the 8. Thanks for the question and hope it was helpful. Watch the latest video if you havent already to see what im talking about. 159.00 budget drivetrain test.

[@xanderzumwalt917]

I used a piece if cardboard with an adjustable wrench to tighten a race face bb because of course I didn’t have the right size bb tool! I mean even Seth did it in one of his videos!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude thats a great ideaLOL. When you dont got the stuff make do!

[@samfisher930]

It’s look good keep it red

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Ehhh? I might lets see what the total is after a while so far black. Thanks for the opinion man, red isnt so bad?lol

[@AdventureTrailsMTB]

I reviewed these on my page and they so far have held up great.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Cool man I watched the video, thanks for the update:) Hope i get some life out of them as well, hope on putting some on other bikes if thats the case

[@peterramirez2746]

There is an arrow on the oval chainring that shows you that the crank arm should be where the arrow is that's where you'll get the vest performance from the chainring

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL thanks man! It was right there in my face! I got that response a lot when it came out, appreciate it brother.👍

[@peterramirez2746]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS yeah no problem

[@practicalguy973]

I would think leaving the spacers in if it works would add more stability spreading the bearings out further and less twisting pressure when I pedal ape (chicken noise) up some steep hills.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂😂 Very good thinking!! Lol🐔😉😉

[@magnum.357mtb5]

Nice look in your bike, I have it in the same way you installed chainring behind the crank pedals, I have the same brand but mine are purple and to give a little match I bought the handlebar stem in purple also. Nice video my friend , keep them coming 👏👏

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Good to know man. I was wondering you told me that the "pedals didnt match the purple", and i was thinking what purple?lol That explains it! Thanks alot brother i appreciate you man.

[@magnum.357mtb5]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS anytime my friend

[@willmountainbike8362]

That's a cool tutorial dude! Iam changing my crankset for the third time now and I just bought a ZTTO SLR2, I just wait to recieve in few days. I'm going to upgrade my 3/9 crankset to a 1/11, I think it's gonna be cool! And by the way, I used a blowtorch for my crankset's bearing ;)

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude that sounds like a great build!! Thanks for checking us out and we will check yours out as well:) Very interesting on the BLOWTORCH!!!!LOL Very cool as well man thanks for sharing ha ha ha😂😂😂😂 Let us know how it goes brother:)

[@willmountainbike8362]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I will make a video when I recieve my Gear. You can even check other video on my channel where I rebuild entire bikes if you want. 😉

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Sounds good man!Will do, thanks man

[@keahicambra308]

I don’t hate the red cranks on the blue frame, but the pedals throw the color scheme off. Thanks for making these videos man. Love my Aggressor Pro so much that I bought my wife one too AND my daughter a GT Stomper (she’s 11 and has been bitten by the MTB bug). Take care bro.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hell yeah man thanks for the comment! And hope yall watch Wolftick Videos together! Just wait for my next bike my dad bought me!Budget Budget Budget its a backup bike should be out soon! Thanks again man stay safe

[@keahicambra308]

Can’t wait to see it.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Cool dude, I can safely say "I CAN!"LOL

[@jacowilson]

Watching this at the end of August, 2020, but have used a 4" cordless grinder with a cutoff wheel to remove some cranks, after stripping the threads on the crankarms removing them from a square taper BB...

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Ouch!!!! Just went through this back and forth with a guy who did the exact same thing!!!! LOL Thnaks man for the comment no matter how late we still appreciate it!!

[@jidde8473]

nice vid my man !! you earned my subscription

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey man we appreciate that👍. Welcome to the #wolfticknation 🥰😂

[@charliedevine6869]

Usually there is a little blip on the chainring that lines up with the crankarm. You want to be pulling more chain when the arm is at the 3 o'clock position.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

👍👍Thanks for the Input man:) Since then we have found an arrow/blip. Thanks for Looking out Charlie

[@charliedevine6869]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I still have a tripple set of BioPace chainrings from my first mountain bike: a 1986 Univega

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

JESUS!!! LOL 1986 :) I was not even born YET!!! ha ha "Damn kids, Ive got chainrings older than you!!"

[@Mntbkr64]

I put an IXF on my 73mm Axum BB this week. The spline is about 8-10mm shorter than it should be. I was not able to use a spacer to put the chain ring where I wanted and the left side was 6mm short of letting the crank arm all the way in. I sent a message to see if I can get one with a longer spline, have not heard back yet. The crank is working, but I want the correct one.

[@Mntbkr64]

Correction: spindle

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man that sounds like a pain in the a**, I understand you want the correct one but do you need a spacer? Hope they get back to you man, if I were you I would email EVERYDAY!! That is the only way we get stuff like that handled these days:)

[@Three7G-MTB]

Always the best introduction videos ever. 💀😂😂

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thats what im talking about!!! Makes us feel good about going through all that footage we film and hope theres something LOL thanks alot brother!

[@thatfast3002]

I'm late but you can use oven cleaner and itll strip the anodizing right off and itll be raw aluminum again

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude thats ok! And let em tell you that just got me EXCITED!! LOL Thanks man!

[@justinhouseholder225]

I think you should paint them black and I think that the way you have the chairing is correct. The craziest thing I’ve done to my bike is probably is my stock crank fell off so I just bashed it back on with a rock.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL! Same here man the woods were loud that day. I think I otta go with black as well maybe a matte. I dont know lets see what everyone else says. Oh and im with you on the chainring brother, you wouldent believe the amount of comments it has stirred up, maybe were wrong?

[@LouisOrr27]

Definitely going to have to get these for my 2017 aggressor

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Heck yeah man at that price! I'm heading to try them out now! That and my new derailleur, thanks for the comment man!

[@ThatUnofficialGamer]

there is a complete tool set you can buy for around £49 on amazon with everything needed to fix a mountain bike well everything except a crown race puller

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hmmm. Thanks MidiMurder. Been looking into a multi bike tool, ill check it out! Thanks for the idea & watching, hope you subbed!!!:)

[@AlonelyRetriever]

Lol that 1st part reminded me of Captain and Gilligan from the show Gilligan island.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hahaha we should be them for Halloween😂👍

[@samfisher930]

Your dad is so funny in the beginning of the video

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

He is a mess man!!!

[@JimmyHinton]

The original crankset wasn't very easy to remove. The crank side stripped out. The other side no problem. Had to use a cut off tool on a grinder. But the bottom bracket was finger loose.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

God man that sounds like a total mess!!!! LOL Been right there with ya man! Had a guy recently say the exact same thing, he sais man do the threads go completely through cause I think I just stripped them if so ha ha ha! Thanks fir the comment brother

[@zeroseven11]

I just did this too. Completely stripped the crank arm

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Hey man...love the videos!!! I got a few hardtail bikes too...I have a 2019 Giant talon 1 and a GT aggressor comp! 😁👍👍

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nice man! You ever wanna sell that comp let me know I need another project bike!lol Thanks for watching man and hope you get something out of it, if you havent subbed be sure to please! Be safe and ride on man:)

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Lmao nahhh it’s my new project lol...it’s pretty nice bike...I got in the satin black.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Sweeeet! Im jealous man, looking for my next as well!LOL:)

[@thetrailoutthere]

My ixf came with plastic spacers, luckily I didn't need them.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Really lol, dude you dont know what you will get, ive had several with plastic and most with aluminum? Its like a box of 🤤🤤

[@mtbboy1993]

5:40 The common terms are crank axle, and for pedals a spindle, for wheels it's axle. if you refer to the axle on what ever it is, but if talking about whole thing with crank set it's crank set, if it's only one arm it's crank arm, if its two it's cranks. I haven't heard anyone call it shaft.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

HA Ha ok well good breakdown, it was some American humor. Shaft

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Keep up the good work!!! 🤙

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hell yeah man gotta get that stuff in the mail coming sooner than late!

[@Team81MTB]

I'd match the frame color on that crank with some black pedals. 👍

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man, after a few years it got to be voted red 😳 lol thanks for the input brother.

[@aldrinclementina4297]

hahahaha. Back in the days, Pipe wrench, grip players and hammers was all I needed..lol. But now on modern bikes and components you better use the proper tools. It's fast and easier to use to get the job done...

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

For sure man, it's nice to have the modern tools but sometimes you have to resort to the good oll blue handled channel locks!! You know what I'm talking about😂😂

[@armandojuan64]

I have a lot of tools , I love tools , tools are to me what shoes and handbags are to women but when it comes to bike tools , it is a different universe , so different that I keep my bike tools in a separated toolbox .

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL You stated that PERFECT ARMANDO!!! HA HA HA!

[@mickchaganis6607]

Chain wheel goes wherever the measurement from center of frame to center of chain wheel tooth is 48 to 50 mm for your chain line 49mm being ideal. Spray them black.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Great thank you! It all helps man trying to find specific info is sometimes hard! But I think I am actually going to keep them red!I know I know very weird but man, it kind of works? LOL Thanks for the input and info.

[@mickchaganis6607]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I understand what you are talking about finding info, I'm on to my 5th bike build and come across new problems. Just bought some Mavic Cross ride 11 speed wheels to fit a 12 speed cassette on which is the same depth splines, just the back of cassette is dished so fits on standard hub..... All loose, I had to fit the spacer provided for 10 speed road cassette?? Apparently Mavic do their own thing 🙄 Back to cranks, I've ordered some Chinese 1 by specific direct chainwheel mounted cranks, there is 3 mm offset and 6mm offset, I figured it out myself but later found the info, 6mm offset is for standard frame to give 49mm from center to center, 3mm offset is for the new boost frame to give 52mm offset, hope this helps for future.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey thanks alot once again Mick! Its nice to have a good numbers guy on the teamLOL Could of really used you about a year ago ha ha. Appreciated. Man that Mavic sounds alot like Shimano brake lever and shifter sets!

[@mickchaganis6607]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS in assuming you are talking about the ones that are seperate but fit on the same mount? I almost bought the shifter by mistake 😂

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude pain in the ass I was completely lost and almost ordered them 3 times! But finally got it right after hours of videos and homework. Just simplify things am I right!?LOL later

[@jackanddan]

used a can opener to tighten a seat once hahahaha....I think I need a new crank on my bike it's starting to make some wicked noises on the hills....

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂😆Now how in the world did you do that???? Can Opener! HA, and for the crankset OUCH! Gotta get you something built one day these days especially with that sweet little bit your work throws in $$$

[@crocsonletsgo9665]

those yellow pedals are awesome with the red!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Ha ha I'm glad someone else liked them yellowish pedals with the red crank arms. We were big on it as well, but some did not like it so much haha. Thanks man.

[@crocsonletsgo9665]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS sometimes you have to break the rules! Haha

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😎

[@cmelton.photography]

To install my headset and bearings, I used 2 pieces of scrap aluminum and a vice clamp in place of a headset tool.

[@cmelton.photography]

Funny thing is it worked perfectly fine.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Ha ha ha holy crap! I thought of using a wood clamp as well, but aluminum?? Lol very creative man, thanks.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@@cmelton.photography ha ha ha ok Caleb!! Ha ha whatever you say😉😉😉🤣

[@austinburgett1633]

Great job man have the same bike upgrading mine as well

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Cool man! Glad to hear another GT rider well man hope you have subbed and continue to watch for more aggressor videos!!!

[@joeysheffey6616]

The high point of the oval chain ring goes perpendicular to the cranks

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL Appreciate it man, think Ive gotten it down, I think???😂😂😂appreciated brother. Love the name by the way

[@UKSHARPSHOOTER78]

I've been upgrading my GT aggressor X to a 1x9 drivetrain I've done most of it ie cassette chain chainring and rear mech but I'm still running the square taper bottom bracket in a week or so I will be upgrading the crankset to an IXF crankset with hollowtech bottom bracket as I want to do away with the square taper they just look so dated and horrible I used some old mtb bars on the allen key as I didn't have enough leverage to undo the nut holding the crank on Wish KZbin could have picture sharing would love to show a picture of my bike with all its budget upgrades

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man that sounds totally BUDGET!! LOL Now when we start doing Viewers rides once again it would be nice to see it:)

[@UKSHARPSHOOTER78]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS are you guys on twitter or another social media platform

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hahaha well you never know😜

[@YellowBoltTC]

I installed my lower external bottom headset cup with a block of wood and a hammer. Didn’t want or need to purchase a headset press tool.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Golly that sworse then me! LOL I thought a screwdriver was crazy but a 2X4 ? LMAO!!!

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

The chainring should have a mark (dot or notch). That mark needs to be aligned with the crank arm.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks brother, it took a minute to figure all that crap out! LOL Appreciate the input

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Same here! Thx for the videos! Keep'em coming.

[@dunnockdan]

Nice video mate! Wanting to do a 1x9 conversion on my Specialized Epic, but keep the same rear cassette and derailer, may need a chain guide?? But, will be ordering the IXF crank set - they are awesome value!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Very cool man! Glad to hear you are looking at the IXF its sweet and it has held up! Now funny we just had a subscriber send us a chainguide:) you can see it Friday on the X Fusion fork videos opener! Later man and good luck on the build! Have not done a 1X9 yet, but maybe??

[@luisrobles9695]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS love to see budget 1x9 set up for bikes or even 1x10 26 inch mtb.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

MAybe Dan will have an update for us:)

[@dunnockdan]

Bit of an update, fitted the IXF crank and hollowtech BB (the set) onto my 1x11 Merida 650b in the end. Done 500km so far and some serious torque through the cranks, been great! I have decided to run the 26" Epic as a singlespeed, over a 1x9. Have a SS road bike so now would love to try a SS MTB just for pure fitness and smugness :). So have purchased another set of IXF cranks and BB for this now again - would definitely buy again, they are really really good, wouldn't buy anything else now.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

HA HA COOL MAN!! The IXF is legit brother and such a good price, we have also used the ganhopper and its nice as well. Get that SS GOING!!

[@IsraelMagalit]

The spacers aren't to reduce play. They're to adjust the chainline.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Right on man i didnt mean for it to come across like that, but i completely understand there purpose.Although i said it that way;)

[@vincezaragoza36]

An air hammer to get the crank arms off instead of a puller.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

DAMB SON!!!! Thats intenseLOL I thought I was bad!:) an air hammer? how,what , who????? Still got all your fingers?ha ha well man thanks for the comment and please turn them notifications on if there not already, got a great GT update video coming out tommorow with an awesome new budget TEASER part for it!!!!

[@santretaylor4352]

I just used the Bosch demolition saw to cut off a crank set

[@noelwiebe1996]

I had to use a drill file to remove my locked up pedal the threads on the inside where stripped so I grinder it out so I could have a flat side to get it off with a big wrench

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nooo! Thats terrible man:) I hate when threads strip for sure. Then of course accidently cross threading is a pain in the A**!

[@skyphantom29]

Used a seat clamp and an oil filter strap to remove rounded wheel nuts before

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

DAMN DUDE!! That takes the cake hands down, I can totally see that and see me doing that ha ha!! Email me and Ill send you a prize!! [e-mail] :) dont worry man its not a scam LOL Thanks

[@deejaytrek6875]

nice video bro, so inspiring. I just bought a GT agressor comp while watching your videos I don't even have idea we can do some budget upgrades, I try to go to a bike shop and ask how much does it cost for a conversion to a 1 x drivetrain but just telling me theres no need to do it coz it cost almost the same price of the bike, hehehe.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well man glad you found us! We are all about trying to find that diamond in the rough! Thanks for the comment and hope you continue to watch

[@blendiboys4114]

Help🤦🏻‍♂️....so my son and i are pretty new to mtb and definitely this channel. Seeing a dad and son cracking on each other is so real life relatable. Any who so we budget upgraded to these cranks on both our gt's and i have a few questions which kinda went back and forth with all the comments. 1st after shortening the stock chain 4 links did you have any alignment issues? The shifter is not going into the gears correctly and its noisy(yikes). Spacer or no spacer on the drive side? I don't see a chain guide in the video so I'm guessing not an issue with chain drops? Also the non drive side crank is it suppose to fit flush against the inner tube so i can screw in the dust cap? I'm currently not using any spacers and the crank arm is not flush. Is this normal??? Thank you guys for your help.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

First of all no spacers and I mounted the chainring on the inside of the crankarms. But to answer no alignment issues.No issure of chain drops after I shortened the chain, but everything got better when I upgraded the groupset. You may want to look into the Acolyte? Its pretty hard to beat man. What you need to do is setup the chain to were it fits straight from your chainring to your cassette, meaning the 4th or 5th cog. Then try, but we are no bike mechanics!!LOL Just a little experienced:) Good luck and let us know if it works! Thanks for watching us two!!

[@tb23]

Loving the videos man🤙🏼 Hot springs real soon!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

For sure man! Glad you are watching and hope to hit Hot Springs up soon. You busy this weekend?Might otta take a trip saturday! Let me know man

[@tb23]

WOLFTICK VIDEOS dude I’m down for Saturday! I’ll give you a call this evening

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

WWWOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! SEND IT SON!!! IMMA LEARN YA

[@dashifusheffield2568]

My strangers tool for jobs I don't have one for my bike shop that way I don't screw it up LOL

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣🤣 Completely understand!!! Lol

[@ast5o499]

Hope they last looong distancies.. have fun!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey me too man! Thank and wish me luck ha ha, you will find out i know.

[@GeorgiaAdventure]

I like the red!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

ok ok thats a first, eveyone else thinks black! Ill have to see e'm outside for sure. Thanks for the comment brother!

[@billcushion1049]

All it took was this video for me to subscribe. I have a 2017 Giant Talon 2 I am upgrading on. It had a Deore/Alivio 2x9 gear set up, I’ve opted for the new Shimano Deore 1x11 so. I was planning to use the existing FSA Comet crank minus the chain rings but ran into problems trying to source a compatible 32t chain ring and was looking at getting this same crank you are using but in blue

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well bill this was a "green" video and so happy you subbed because of it! Thank you so much an dhopefully you can pull that trigger on it man, the IXF has really held up to my abuse and for the money its not bad either. But checkout the Bucklos, we installed it on the sandstorm and its not bad either? Anyways man let us know how the build is going and thanks again Bill!!!

[@codykrueger3079]

Thanks man just ordered mine

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yes sir have fun!

[@codykrueger3079]

WOLFTICK VIDEOS r u going to review them soon

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

well i will be doing a review but...My bike is under construction at the moment:)My derailleur needs some more parts/work:(

[@codykrueger3079]

Ya same

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yeah dude let me know how it goes when its all done!

[@MrChristiangraham]

Impact wrench for taking off an old cartridge bottom bracket.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣 That would be awesome!!

[@robertcopeland7223]

Is that RTV on the lower chain guide to protect from chain slap?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Silicone stuff? No brother that is eurathane, its a windshield soft adhesive. But yes it is for chainslap. Does very well

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Actually your the reason I bought my new satin black 2019 GT aggressor comp!!! for real...you can tell GT that too lol...o actually don’t have it yet...it’s in its way...should be in tomorrow actually! Lol 😁👍

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Gotta love the iPhone auto correct sometimes lmao

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Due tell me how you like it when it comes in! and need to let GT know for sure!!!:) be nice if they sponsored , that makes close to 20 bikes now brother:)

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

yeah yeah you just got them sausage fingers!;)

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Lmao

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

I got my bike today!!! I love it!!! GT bicycles are great bikes!!! 😁👍👍

[@purplegarage05]

I used a screwdriver to socket adapter and a hammer on the rebound caps of my xct fork to service it

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well now, that sounds like a good o'll budget mtb thing to do!LOL Sounds like something for the future for me.Later bud!

[@purplegarage05]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS eh sadly it only works for coil air shocks have hex bolts

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

well maybe not :)

[@TheSteveMaybo]

Great video! But is it plastic?? I rec’d my IXF and the bottom bracket is plastic. The bearing rings are plastic as is the tube that encases the crank shaft. Was your bottom bracket plastic and if so, how is it holding up??

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother, the bb is aluminum and is holding up fine, this is the second one though. First one I replaced after it had a crack in it after about 6 months, so b on the lookout. Really though is just a separator to the outside moisture:)

[@freddiea8895]

Were you get the bottom hollow bracket at? What brand is it? My tapered bracket sucks crank arm keeps falling off . It’s all jack up

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

There should be a link in the description. I think the option of the crankset with the BB sold out, but thats how I got mine is with the set. Make sure that it all comes together if you order them. Let me know what you find and I will try to help if you need it.

[@mikeodinson5665]

Hello there , I just bought my bike today already going to do some upgrades, I want the 1/x drive. I went through the comments to find a link to the product ebay link was broken but I found one on Amazon, but my question is about the oval ring, are the hole spacing the same and can I run stock chain with the oval ring ? , sorry I'm new to the cycling world , and where I bought the bike I was explicitly told not to modify the bike in any way

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother, thank you for letting is know the links are dead. We will fix that, now regarding the chain, it will work with an oval without issue. Just make sure to size the chain. We have a video on that 😉

[@scottmasker4389]

Hey jere. How did you like the ixf crankset. I'm thinking of getting one. Any problems?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I live live brother, please checkout the latest video of the GT Laguna were we install. They are bulletproof and I am a huge fan. Easy to install and you can save some weight 2!