Dream Build MTB | Custom Ragley Big AL Hardcore Hardtail Build | ASMR

[@Madbusop718]

Nice build, it's rarely that I watch a build to the end.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks!

[@markwilliams-gr7mj]

That was incredibly relaxing to watch thank you

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!🙂

[@ryansteiger6960]

Thank you for this chill video 👍 The bike looks great.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@Mt.herzberg99]

Beautiful video

[@KeoOutdoors]

I have a Marley and currently building a Big Al but not at your precision! I love these type of build video, I don't know how you guys make it sooo relaxing

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂 It takes a certain eye to make these work. I'm getting better at it. I wish I could do a lot more vids like this Building bikes is so satisfying.

[@danp2509]

im looking at getting a big al frame, does it include the headset?

[@KeoOutdoors]

@@danp2509 nope, but it's a zerostack 44/56

[@danp2509]

@@KeoOutdoors thx

[@isaacbrooks5999]

Awesome video (new sub)! My first frame up build was a candy apple Big Al. I absolutely love mine. And that head tube badge is the best in the business.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks! 😁 Ragley frames are so good. The Big AL is one of the best frames out there. Enjoy!

[@JaredRMorgan]

Nice work dude. That frame is mint!!!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks. It turned out perfect!

[@pacosenderos]

Excelente video. Muy buen montaje, enhorabuena !!!!!

[@evo1007]

Nice build. Really like the bar, stem, saddle choice, makes the finish look class. Sweet as👌

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks. I really like how the cockpit turned out.

[@gman6059]

Love the video style, love the build, love the color. Well done all around!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thank you Gary!

[@gman6059]

@@AdrenalineIsLife When are you going to take it to Palos so you can let me crash...I mean ride it? 😉

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@gman6059 You'll have to ask my brother. 😃 That's his bike. Of course, I still have my Marley. You're welcome to try it out any time.

[@opulentdisdain2.391]

Like everything about this build. That is nice!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thank you! 😁 It turned out nice.

[@madcapper6]

Nice job on the vid and the build. You should do more of these vids in the future when the opportunity comes along. Love that deep red color on the frame.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 😁 I do like this style of video and I'll try to make them whenever I do a build. That Ragley is just gorgeous.

[@44Paulbowman]

You got the tools!!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

I always end up with new tools every build. 😆

[@andrewcrockford6151]

Got to love a Ragley

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

They have frame design dialed. Their color schemes are awesome this year too!

[@andrewcrockford6151]

@@AdrenalineIsLife I agree frames are spot on i love my 2020 ragley marley

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@andrewcrockford6151 I love the Marley! I have the 2019.

[@andrewcrockford6151]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Ragley for Life keep up the good work happy and safe riding

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@andrewcrockford6151 you too!

[@chickensendies]

Ohhhhhh.... I love me a hardtail build 😁😁😁

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Hardtails rule!

[@chickensendies]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Yes.... Yes they absolutely do.

[@clint2627]

Satisfying

[@alberthfebry2487]

Nice bike 🤩

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks!

[@st1ffee]

really enjoyed your video looking at the big al and the mm bop im 5`7 so cant decide which is best for me im favouring the mm bop as i had the original and loved it.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thank you! Both are great bikes. The MMMBOP is a bit slacker and more descent focused. It would be more playful being a 27.5. Also, it might be a better fit at your height but that is a matter of personal preference and skillset. The Big AL is more of an all round design. It will climb and descend well but will be less nimble. The 29in wheels will roll over obstacles better.

[@supergreg72]

soothing :)

[@peaohvee1784]

Hell yeah

[@thesnipecatcher116]

Just got a Big Al and should be able to ride it next week! Mine also has a Z2 fork, which I’ve never tried. You running it at 130mm on that bike?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

On this build, I had the travel increased to 140mm to suit the rider. The Z2 is a great fork for the money. Enjoy.

[@redheadinthewild3124]

Are those 35mm bars and what rise are they please? I’m doing a big al build this month and I like the look of those bars. Great job

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Yes those are 35mm Chromag Fubars. The rise was 30mm or 35mm if I recall correctly.

[@vinceguy1464]

This looks like an amazing build! I have heard and seen so many great things about this bike, but I can't find a complete build in the states so I may have to buy the frame and build it up. I am 5'11 and I have been riding on an old 2002 Ellsworth truth haha but I want to get on modern geo without breaking the bank. I live in northern Az and I love riding in the mountains, I can do a few blacks but my favorite stuff is blues. About how much did this whole build cost? 2k?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Carefully shopped at pandemic pricing with a mix of used parts we were roughly at $1900.

[@vinceguy1464]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Wow, that's awesome. I am compiling a parts list based on this video. I will see if I can keep the budget as low as you did.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@vinceguy1464 good luck with the build!

[@Griffoh1]

Just wondering, did you use a brake mount on the rear due to a larger rotor? I'm just using a 180mm. Great vid mate, you made it look smooth, don't know if I'll have that much luck. Just about to start building mine, can't wait!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

You'll definitely need a 160mm/180mm adapter to fit the larger rotor. They are pretty inexpensive. Glad you enjoyed the video. Take your time with the build. Measure twice cut once and google if your not sure about something. Nothing better than riding a bike you built yourself.

[@stevebennett3587]

😎fantastic build👌what size is the frame? Im a smidge over 6ft Can't decide on a nukeproof scout all this beast🤔

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks! This frame is a size large. My brother is 6'1" and it fits him well. The Big Al is a very supple frame that handles chunk really well.

[@andrew9579]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I have a Big Al frame arriving next week. Going to use the same fork. I gather that’s a large frame. Did you use a 170mm dropper?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 😁 Yes this is a size large frame with a 180mm EThirteen Vario Dropper. Good luck with your build. It's a fantastic frame.

[@billrose2339]

@@AdrenalineIsLife I just ordered a Ragley Big Al 2.0 from CRC (no 1.0s available). I really wanted to see video of your installing your dropper control cabling. Did you edit that out of this video or did I just miss it? Thanks!!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@billrose2339 @Bill Rose If I remember correctly, the footage came out blurry so I had to cut it.

[@billrose2339]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Oh that's too bad. Wanted to know how much of a PITA this is. Or if it's really easy. Probably not.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@billrose2339 It's not bad at all. The hardest part is fishing the cable through the frame. I really should do a tutorial video on this. 🤔

[@thomaskaplanek999]

Nice video! What kind of spacer did you use on that DUB bottom bracket?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks. I just used the spacers that came with the BB. One 4.5mm spacer that snaps into the outside of the BB on the drive side.

[@johnsonjay60]

Nice build. Has anyone ever told you u look like the new York rapper "soul kahn" look it up could be brothers 😆 😉

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

If we're related, I'd like to think I'm the better looking brother. 😅

[@johnsonjay60]

@@AdrenalineIsLife lmao definitely better looking! 🤣 At a first glimpse I thought it 😆 sorry 😉

[@s14tat]

I use a nukeproof mega v4 chainstay protector on mine. The bike is completely silent.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Nice! I love a quiet bike. Is it better than the one that came with the bike?

[@s14tat]

@@AdrenalineIsLife yes. It is a thick piece rubber with shark fins on the top like the ones on Santa Cruz bikes

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@s14tatoh cool. I'm going to check em out. Thanks for sharing that!

[@halnogaies1256]

Nice build! What was the casette?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks. The Cassette is an 11speed EThirteen 9-46 tooth

[@lennardsantos8142]

did you have to use spacers for the dub bottom bracket?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Yes. 4.5mm on the drive side on the outside between the crank and the BB.

[@lennardsantos8142]

thanks!

[@cycling_psychologist318]

Awesome vid! I am building one now. Did you use any spacers for the SRAM dub bottom bracket?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. We did use spacers per the specs from SRAM. I believe it was the 4mm spacer.

[@radidoc4832]

Nice build! Did you get to test it out? I am curious how it rides compares to the Marley. Did you try Mullet on either one of those?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

I did test it out. It's a size too big for me but it was surprisingly nimble considering. The 29er is slow to get rolling compared to 27.5 but it ate up the trail once it got rolling. It's basically a 29er Marley. I haven't tried a mullet setup yet. I might try one down the road.

[@darnokregrer3575]

@@AdrenalineIsLife I really enjoyed the video, perfectly captures the meditative mood of a bike build. May I ask yout height and the size of the frame resp. which size you would prefer? Thanks a lot

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@darnokregrer3575 this bike was built for a rider that is 6' 1" and it's a size large frame. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@darnokregrer3575]

@@AdrenalineIsLife thanks for the quick answer, i'm gonna take a dive into your channel now. 😋

[@pinoypridemtb]

Nice ! What is the complete bike weight? Thanks!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

The bike was about 28lbs or 12.7kg

[@pinoypridemtb]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Nice! Big Al and mmmbop are on the top of my list. Thanks!

[@matejamitrovic6570]

nice build! may i ask what size the frame is?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Thank you! The frame is a size Large

[@PepperandCaseysRV]

nice clip. I have one on the way and $4k worth of parts to spec it out. super excited

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Nice. A well spec'd hardtail is awesome. Enjoy!

[@Tonedefy]

How does the Big Al compare to the Xtrada?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

The Big AL is more descent focused where the Xtrada is more of an XC focused bike.

[@YTBrickBuilds]

I would like to know the following torque settings used for your build sir. 1) Bottom bracket 2) Chainring 3) Crank arms 4) Driver on rear wheel 5) Deraiuller 6) Brake Rotors 7) seat to dropper housing Thank you sir

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

I don't have the specs readily available. Different brands have different torque specs for their parts. If you are using the same parts as the build in the video. The torque specs should be printed on the parts. Derailleur should be 10-12nm, rear axle 9-11nm. The seat post clamp is usually 4-6nm.

[@YTBrickBuilds]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Ok thank you

[@christhrift6165]

What fork offset did you go with?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

44mm

[@fengcarlos]

Did the frame come with headset and cup?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

No. Ragley doesn't give you a headset. You have to buy one and press it in

[@markanthonydoria7391]

Good day, Im planning to buy this frame and I’m 5’6tall what size you will recommend? Thank you Ride safe.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

You would typicall fit a size small but they don't offer a small Big AL. 29er sizing is tricky for shorter riders. Consider the Marley. It's the same design but with 27.5 wheels.

[@jasonmorrow5840]

You stated this bike was too big for you. What is your height? I'm 5'10 and found a large frame hoping its not to big.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

I built this bike for my brother. I'm 5'9" he is 6'1".

[@jasonmorrow5840]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Thanks.

[@thomaskuhn6541]

@@jasonmorrow5840 I'm just under 5'10" on a large, wouldn't want to size down to a medium. I'm usually stuck between sizes and tend to size up.

[@kirkcruz9721]

Whats the size and thickness of the wheel?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

29in. DT Swiss M1900. 29mm internal width.

[@sssapimys]

what size carriage did you use?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

If you are referring to the frame, its a size large.

[@sssapimys]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Can you please tell me which one did you use in this video?

[@44Paulbowman]

I could be wrong, but I think the ODI grips are backwards. I'm a trial and error guy.

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Those are Ergons. I think they're on right. But I will have to check em to make sure. 😀

[@44Paulbowman]

@@AdrenalineIsLife Such a nice build! Your set up looks like you are a dealer. Got me thinking...

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@44Paulbowman I only build for myself and friends/family. But I could do this everyday. It's very relaxing to me.

[@zoomzoomgt]

Last song?

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

? What about it?

[@zoomzoomgt]

@@AdrenalineIsLife title/artist..

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

@@zoomzoomgt it's Dreamland by Aakash Gandhi it's available on the KZbin audio library.

[@chucktaurus5533]

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