Chinese Carbon MTB Build Update! | Subscriber Bike (Episode 2)

Hi Guys, welcome to episode 2 of the subscriber bike! In this episode, we go over the parts you voted for and the next round of voting for the rest of the parts!
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[@MTB_Rider_96]

I got the AirWolf frame (looks almost the same) and I just finished building it up with Sram XX1 drivetrain. Love it so far. It's my 6th MTB build using Direct From Factory frames from eBay. I pound on my MTBs in Colorado, Moab, and all over the Mid-West USA and I have had zero frame problems in 6 years and saved at least $7000 over the years buying these frames on eBay. Cheers

[@MikeOnaBike]

I had those tekros on my last bike, really powerful, I highly recommend.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Awesome! Keen to try them out

[@paramedicbarber974]

So looking forward to this build. I’m currently looking at a trifox hardtail frame and doing an XC build

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Awesome! Actually Trifox contacted me a while back. I'll see if I can organise a frame! They look great!

[@JaredRMorgan]

So curious to hear your long term thoughts on the frame set.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Me too hahaha

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 when can we expect episode 3?

[@jeromep4148]

Phil, is there a “conclusion” video on the subscriber bike? I couldn’t locate it? I am intrigued by the frame you selected and was interested in knowing your overall assessment. PS - your content is fabulous!

[@nicholaseliopoulos4725]

Production Quality is great, I love the direction of this series

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks Nicholas! Trying to step up the production and editing!

[@Jam3s08]

Great Video, Thanks for the update! Question 1 - Whats your opinion on the Merida One-Sixty 700? Question 2 - Whats your favourite trail you have ever ridden?

[@fcbotieno]

Tektro M750 has great bite, overall power AND modulation in my experience. Great for anything up to All Mountain level of riding.

[@Fajah69]

I bought one. Works good. Not that expensive. You will probably sell the frame before it blows up on you.

[@raceface397]

Just finished mine... 130mm rear with 150mm on front.. 😊

[@BikeDrFrankenstein]

I was thinking the same thing, that's a new D7 and he's not got a wheelset yet. Thanks for the build and info! I was considering doing a full squish frame from Wish or Ali Express. Shouldn't be to expensive for me as I have some parts I can steal from other bikes. Good video, keep up the good work

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Anytime! Glad you are enjoying the series. It's worth it if you have some parts lying around and you find the right frame. There's definitely some dodgy ones out there!

[@3pidemiC123]

Yeah, but this bike is a whole heck of a lot nicer than that D7. I doubt you'd be able to find a carbon full-squish similarly equipped for less than this build ends up being.

[@BikeDrFrankenstein]

@@3pidemiC123 no doubt! I was just agreeing with what he said that he was already price wise at a D7. And that it's more expensive building your bike even when you purchase an inexpensive frame form Ali Express

[@fcbotieno]

Real interesting! You can check rear axle travel since you have the frame. Install the shock, deflated and cycle through the rear travel and measure. I have Tekro M750 and they are unbelievable. TRP is their higher end division.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Will double check at the rear axle :)

[@rohanjs.]

Yaaay been waiting for this one!

[@lucasw713]

Finally! Been waiting for this for a long time!

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Me too hahaha

[@clint2627]

Excellent! Excited about this project

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks Clint!

[@OktaFierce]

Episode 3: Snap!

[@killedthatshiz]

We asked and we received. LETS GO

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

You know it!

[@mtb_chase8210]

Purple colour would look sick

[@killedthatshiz]

Question 1: when looking for a used bike, how old is too old for a high end bike Question 2: best riding destination in Australia Keep up the vids @ttmtb

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks Killian, great questions!

[@Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh]

Damn I was going to go away from your list and suggest Juintech but haha looks like you already suggested it. I’d say though try the 4 piston version instead! Hunt is great and I think you should go Vittoria for the tires I love how they seal up

[@erickauffmann_official]

Can you do an update video? 🎉

[@benfairbrother2458]

Bikes lookin sick!

[@dangiles6453]

Question for your show re carbon upgrades. Is it worthwhile for bars or cranks? Wheels seem like they major part to benefit from the weight and stiffness

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Great question Dan! Will definitely answer this one!

[@dannysmtbaventures3464]

you should put a PNW finishing kit on it, which would be mint

[@darrenporsch]

Every complete bike BMX or mountain bikeI ever bought I was ended up changing parts cuz there was something else I wanted that was better in form or function. For the last mountain bike I built the whole thing from the frame up I tried to get everything I could on clearance or the best price online. it might have cost me a little more been buying a complete bike. but I have everything exactly the way I wanted it and have no reason to want to change anything so in the long run it's cheaper cuz I never replaced any parts on it. Unless they broke or wear out

[@shaun1900]

can I ask about the provenance of the frame, the quality and build standard. Is it Australian tested, The last thing I would want is a frame failure - could end in a terrible crash or DEATH if it fails.

[@jarrahtull5449]

Rox shox super delux select + and in the front roxshox zeb

[@vanshjain7413]

Hey bro, I was wondering were I could buy a Vitus full suspension mountain bike in Australia?

[@999littletree]

What’s happening with the build mate?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

That frame looks a lot like the GT Force Carbon.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Definitely!

[@jeromep4148]

Whatever happened with the LCFS958 build?

[@Jorgensen141]

how long did it take for it to arrive? im asking because its from china so im pretty corius as im thinking about trying to buy one myself. sorry for my bad english :)

[@fcbotieno]

Before you cut the steer tube take not of the frame's super low stack incase you want to run alot of spacers.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Already cut to 180-190mm so definitely wont go any lower :)

[@waynelim9866]

Do you reckon the downtube area has enough space for a piggyback shock like the super deluxe ultimate with a MegNeg?

[@markoacanski8620]

Ive got a question. How much does the project cost

[@leifingwersen9042]

Question for the show. Thoughts on Sisku n7? been around for a bit just thinking about bying

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Thanks Lief! Really depends on your riding style, if you prefer a more agile enduro bike that is good on tight tech and on jumps, it is a good option. If you prefer some more modern geometry and like fast open trails, there are some better options out there

[@Rawkus919]

N7 is an awesome bike when on special. Have had mine for 3 months, and quickly swapped out the Magic Mary tyres for lighter Trail/xc combo. For me it is a long travel Trail bike. Head angle isnt stupid slack, and seat angle works well for pedalling.

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

@@Rawkus919 that's a good way to look at it!

[@leifingwersen9042]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 yeh now I've decided either the giant trance 27.5 or the Commencal clash origin. if they are ever back in stock!

[@xaviernewton7950]

Can you update your buyers guide for full sus/ all mountain bikes

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Will be doing it in about a months time :)

[@derekcraig3617]

so what's up with this build?????

[@dontfearthereaper2887]

They have some of the ugliest names though: Lightcarbon (duh!), Twitter (really? LOL), Airwolf (wolves don't fly) Carbomania (is that a mental illness?). Not as bad names: Lexon, BXT, Ican. Almost good names: Trifox, Tideace, Seraph.

[@darkzine]

‘Definitely’ an Interesting comparison ‘definitely’ against a ‘definitely’ new polygon bike. ‘definitely’ interesting.

[@BogartBikes]

@7:51 Purple or Puprle? 😁

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Dammit!

[@BogartBikes]

@@trailtalkmtb6603 still a great vid. 🤙

[@jarrahtull5449]

Man doesnt know how bad chinese carbon is💀💀