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@fillerschreiberfamily52133 жыл бұрын
Dude you need to match... I DARE you to get a fox dps factory
@xavespro82793 жыл бұрын
no
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
@@fillerschreiberfamily5213 Haha I like the dare! I'll keep my eyes peeled. I do have a problem with the DPS factory being a darker gold than the fork kashima
@allocke94463 жыл бұрын
I'm happy with my fork (on a budget) but someone let me try their RockShox SID Ultimate and it was, to say the least, impressive.
@wilmernordman62683 жыл бұрын
That was a pretty good first upgrade considering it costs a good fraction of what the bike costs! Its good that you treated yourself with this fork cuz you've REALLY deserved it! You've ridden a number of parts with considerable quality over the last year! Im reffering to you ZTZ
@sim_dude3 жыл бұрын
Such disappointement in ztz
@wilmernordman62683 жыл бұрын
@@sim_dude yea. Their solution to the old one leaking oil was to remove the oil?! What the shit And the lowers were barely even sitting on?!?!?!
@sim_dude3 жыл бұрын
@@wilmernordman6268 i would love to see them redemm themselve with a bit better equipement, seals etc...
@wilmernordman62683 жыл бұрын
@@sim_dude yup
@youtubeviewer95233 жыл бұрын
Almost 10K subs, before you know it it will be 100k!!! this channel is growing so fast.
@nathanlickelz33653 жыл бұрын
I love how it just ends on expensive carbon parts with regret of his question. Amazing video!
@Max-ek6nn3 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to give it a matching float dps factory, make it straight high end
@JaredRMorgan3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Great video! Animations give it so much life. 🙌
@davidmain86962 жыл бұрын
I'm laughing with you when I watch this! It feels good to see another person who has shared this experience also. I totally get the opening the box euphoria because I just got mine yesterday and it was so much more than I expected to own. And, in similar fashion, I put it on my $1200 used bike I bought in the early spring. ( I have the regular and not step cast) I could not cut that steerer tube....you are braver than me. I just held it like a new puppy and watched KZbin with it. But...I took it to a shop this morning to get the deed done. I also forgot about the 15 x 120 axel until a day after I ordered and then bought a single budget wheel out of desperation and am still waiting for it. The wheel was basically used and abused anyway. I also put the 4 piston Shimano XT brakes on the same bike last month. Did I mention I paid $1200 for the bike? LOL!
@rocco.mbb.zoccoli3 жыл бұрын
Been lurking for awhile… subscribed now. I appreciate the no holds barred reviews.
@s14tat3 жыл бұрын
That improvement is mind blowing. Looks like you found the type of bike you are looking for.
@zypsy243 жыл бұрын
I love the storytelling on this video! Keep it up Evan!
@fishrideandski49103 жыл бұрын
Rip Evans Wallet, you for sure have my respect
@havran5o3 ай бұрын
There is no sound half through the video 😢
@ZekeValentin4 күн бұрын
Yup. From 5:23 onwards
@sim_dude3 жыл бұрын
Did the same on my process 134, i'm upgrading the recon to a lvrik ultimate. Can't wait to ride it! Missing the correct brake adapter for my 203 rotors
@eroldemirbas23503 жыл бұрын
this channel make top tier mtb videos you should be at like 3M subs right now cuz you make real quality videos and you deserve it Erol From -Saga Squad-
@bryceb12342 жыл бұрын
Now to replace the rear shock with a Fox DPS! I was floored at how much difference upgrading the rear shock made.
@damo98713 жыл бұрын
Bro I love your Chanel and believe that it is highly underrated you’ve helped me and entertained me ever since I found you keep it up!
@alexgolik65963 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! Been following this channel and working on some bike builds on the side. Really insightful as always! Congrats on the fork my dud
@NeutralGenericUser3 жыл бұрын
That gopro shot of the fork in action is incredible!
@SLPrevious Жыл бұрын
i buyed the 34 Fox Kashima Fork yesterday, for a reasonable price. Im riding it for 2 Days now and need to say that it is reaaaaaaally nice and i kove how it looks!
@instantmilk43063 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry I got a polygon sisku t7 and my dad got the d7 because I of your previous amazing review video, I feel terrible that I didn’t buy it through the link and you deserve it so for all your work you put into your video’s.
@mikosmachine3 жыл бұрын
one of my new fav bike related channel!
@WOLFTICKVIDEOS3 жыл бұрын
$1100 dollars!! Dang Evan, that is some crazy 💩. I would congratulate you on 9k but by the time you read this you will probably be at 10k😉. Glad you are finally getting some back after all the time and work you put in. Keep killing it man. Flip Phones for life👍👍🤣.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I sold the Mythique and it covered the cost of the Fox fork. Worked out great. I lost my last flip phone and picked up this one for $20. Can't beat that
@ForEverMTB3 жыл бұрын
You deserve it bro..... Have a great day
@antoniosanjuanbenito9693 жыл бұрын
This has become my favourite mtb yt channel Great job Evan
@zmiller18403 жыл бұрын
Its an awesome upgrade and I'm looking to put a beefier fork on my D6. I think for more down country I would have opted more for the regular fox 34 over the lighter less robust step cast version.
@sim_dude3 жыл бұрын
Id'look for a take off 34 rythm !
@zmiller18403 жыл бұрын
@@sim_dude I'm pretty set on a bomber z2
@colemitchmtb2 жыл бұрын
Could also look at the Sid, it's got a 35mm chassis while being lighter than the 34
@GhettoSuguru3 жыл бұрын
LOL the cure cycling part. Carbon upgrades ? Hell YES
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Haha he saved the video. Also he provided content for another video coming up!
@JaredRMorgan3 жыл бұрын
Ayyyyy! 🥳🥳🥳
@reuben9113 жыл бұрын
this chanel is about to blow up👍
@bryceb12343 жыл бұрын
LOL! I decided to do exactly what you did (even bought the same problem solvers kit) and then saw this video. Glad to see I was on the right track. Going with purple grips and pedals though.
@justsomeone98762 жыл бұрын
CONGRATS ON 20K EVAN
@EvansMTBSaga2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah thanks dude!
@akebo65783 жыл бұрын
This guy is so underrated
@andrewscasualmtb3 жыл бұрын
You have great content. You have bikes that even I can afford. Subbed!
@timecost3 жыл бұрын
Nice intro, like a movie producer!! What software you use? Get affiliate for it just like everything else. You are on another level finding the the "Cure" Lol. Nice work with others from mtb community.
@sim_dude3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the fork ! I bet it's making that much more capable as well
@alan1810903 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here, I watch all your videos and quality and you and your evolution and develop and all are going in the right direction, hope you can have more audience, subscribers and views, you deserve it
@BenTrenBro3 жыл бұрын
Here take this 💖 as a motivation to never stop uploading videos😊
@OneDotHeroes2 жыл бұрын
Cool channel and a Berm Peak jersey too! One more subscriber gained.
@fredEVOIX2 жыл бұрын
if you have an older front shock with only open/close settings in my case a 2016 ish rock shox reba RL it's absolutely totally worth it the middle setting made a huge difference on wood paths and I became faster everywhere with less effort and more importantly to me my shoulders hurt a lot less I was unable to ride with the rock shock because they were basically stiff-stiff-stiff-full travel-stiff-stiff-stiif Foxes are absolutely not like thhat they move sometimes not much but they do with less than 30 miles of training that year I immediately did 47miles 5000ft uphill a mountain and down I don't regret my upgrade, it's way more progressive and smooth
@anon53872 жыл бұрын
Best my friend keep going like this support from me only love and happiness to all people and never give up i wish the best to all people !!
@noahtobler99673 жыл бұрын
The discoloration on the stanchions is from SRAM butter. It's the lubricant for the stanchions so you might want to keep it on.
@odyss_fpv7293 жыл бұрын
Yes make it as light as possible it would be a fun experiment
@mrtssmith3 жыл бұрын
Just did the same thing to my titanium hardtail. Great fork!
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Oh man titanium! That's probably a cool build
@ryanttucker7726 күн бұрын
I just bought the podium gold, for the gold T8; game changer.
@eugene445692 жыл бұрын
holy shit this video hit 100k views. congrats on your first 100k.
@EvansMTBSaga2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah thanks Eugene! I changed the thumbnail and brought the video back to life
@eugene445692 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga smart
@hano17533 жыл бұрын
underrated channel
@OutKartnAround3 жыл бұрын
You sir, have yourself another new subscriber. I really enjoy seeing vlogs/reviews in this range. Really eyeing Polygon as my next step up from just putting around with my Marlin 6. Coming from national level BMX racing in my past has been a pretty fun transition.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Oh man so awesome to hear! I also raced BMX on the national level for quite some time and so glad I jumped ship on that discipline haha
@OutKartnAround3 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga nice! Yeah my body is certainly thankful for it! Although my shifter kart racing has certainly been making sure I stay humble as I age
@zach58363 жыл бұрын
just a quick heads up, from a bunch of tests done on crank length they don't really make a noticable difference (usually 165-175mm are tested) and shorter ones just have more clearance, maybe the fact that they were new and difference made it feel faster (and obviously the fork)
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Well I went from 165s to 175s and the difference was crazy. I really regret having rode 165s. Not enough leverage
@_systemd2 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga well part of the leverage equation is the gearing, ofc if you install 200mm cranks you will feel a great increase of leverage. then you adjust gearing. and you are back to where you were.
@litanyofhate94903 жыл бұрын
That's a fine beauty of a fork you got mate👍
@braydonphillips22263 жыл бұрын
Man, these videos are great.
@youtubeviewer95233 жыл бұрын
Just got my new bike!!
@jgutie43772 жыл бұрын
I just got my polygon d7 and the fox 34 is what I originally wanted
@carlomac2 жыл бұрын
What was the appraisal on how the bike handled? Yes it’s quicker but actually saying how different the bike handled would’ve been helpful.
@eugene445693 жыл бұрын
3:07 do you genuinely use a flip phone lol. Also Jared's upgraded t7 is only 1 pound heavier than his FULL carbon niner. So carbon parts aren't always worth it unless you want something nice lol
@larryisaak64313 жыл бұрын
Great video as Always
@czedelicious80203 жыл бұрын
Okay subbed at 9k lets go 100k!!!!
@johnwillard6453 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I love my 2021 D7.
@GFClocked3 жыл бұрын
Man, carbon wheels literally changed my bike. You should try and check some of those for next upgrade. You also don't need to buy the fanciest ones either.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Chinese carbon wheelset?? 😍😍
@GFClocked3 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga yep, got some high quality Chinese ones. They do cost, but not even close to zipp or dt
@darrinkulyk95602 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Rocky 150/140 28lbs . Thinking I Could Love That Fork NP😎
@Perception_3 жыл бұрын
The question is what you would get for selling the bike and then add $1100 on top of that for a new bike purchase, or a solid second hand one. Personally I would go that route before the bike takes a plummet in second hand value. I've recently upgraded brakes on my personal commuter bike that cost more than the bike itself, but that bike isn't worth selling in terms of monetary value, so that to me made sense given I use it 365 days a year and don't own a car. It's all about price per year.
@itr08632 жыл бұрын
You are the best evan !
@Digital_Gangster3 жыл бұрын
If you do a wheelset upgrade look at Hadley hubs. Not as cheap as Spank or Hope but they're USA made and supposed to be like budget Chris King.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
I'll check them out right now! Love the advice. You make the Saga Squad strong
@lb05383 жыл бұрын
I think you should lace up a carbon wheelset. Light bicycle makes really good en budget friendly carbon rims, lace them up wit dt swiss 350 hubs and you are done with just $700
@adriaan36493 жыл бұрын
Begin with the things that matter when upgrading the bike. So far the fork was a worth while investment, but I do think that the tires would be a better upgrade to do next as those ones look a bit under gunned. Better rubber always makes a world of difference!
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Dude good advice! I'm never really sure what tires to go with. Any recommendations? My terrain is rugged, loose over hard. But also want a fast rolling tire.
@adriaan36493 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga Maxxis Aggressor, Schwalbe Nobby Nic/Hans Damf and Michelin also make a few tires that roll fast and last long. Rubber compound is also important. Maxxis 3C Maxx Terra would be good for the Aggressor.
@beholdtheflesh883 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga My vote goes for Maxxis Rekon in back, Minion DHF in front. Retains that downcountry speed with the back tire, but a grippier up front where rolling resistance won't matter as much.
@racemanstill Жыл бұрын
Nobby Nic are the best
@tanner99783 жыл бұрын
You probably won't read this but if you do I think you should build a bike up from a frame like this if you think this would be a fun video to watch.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
I have one planned, but it's more of a reassembly of the S-works haha. Building a bike from scratch would cost too much for me at the moment, that's why I haven't done it. Shoot I only built a bike from ground up twice in my BMX career
@eugene445693 жыл бұрын
half way there to 10k subs. also did my letter arrive in ur po box since it sent it 2 weeks ago
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Yup I got it! Thanks for the kind words
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Means a lot. Also you should make an mtb news channel
@etofoya82172 жыл бұрын
My d7. New maxxis tubeless and longer stem. Handled well at Bentonville.
@EvansMTBSaga2 жыл бұрын
So awesome! The D7 brought my love for cycling back. I was in a bad place with my last bike.
@LaurentiusTriarius Жыл бұрын
Boost spacing mishaps, pff hold my Gatorade: I did order a 27.5 cane creek helm for a 29 bike. Discounted, final sale. 😅
@here_is_gabe3 жыл бұрын
Do NOT put a zip tie on the fork stanchion, any harsh bottom out can destroy seals and in extreme cases imbed itself into the upper portion of the fork. Cheers Stay safe.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
The two tricks would be to set the sag I imagine, so I hope people wouldn't leave it on
@metalofthedeath2 жыл бұрын
I think buying a new front wheel is easier than putting that boost conversion kit on
@MozOnBikes3 жыл бұрын
Bit of a strange ending, felt like the clip was cut short halfway through that “do you think i should get some carbon upgrades for this bike” sentence, like there was more to come after?
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Nope that was all. Glad you watched til the end!
@AORNova3 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga I'd upgrade the shock next, before the seal fails. Those Rockshox Select shocks tend to have seal leak issues into the neg air and it becomes harsh (and noisy) quick. Plus it is very linear and bottoms out easily if you noticed. You won't regret swapping it 😎 Keep up the amazing work on the channel, following has been great!
@KeoOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Love Universalcycles, they have a lot of stuff in stock that no on else does!
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Yeah a ton of service kits and small parts
@TheCaptainsCog3 жыл бұрын
Universal cycles is my local shop and they just opened a second location.
@james-hb5tu3 жыл бұрын
They are the best because they have multiple warehouse locations, so it will get so much faster
@bikesonline2583 жыл бұрын
That looks awesome! Crazy how much time you were able to shave off too!
@bumpertabby21553 жыл бұрын
Damn the Kashima looks amazing
@russ78852 жыл бұрын
Before buying one of these google fox 34 stepcast rebound problems, there is a major design flaw and you'll save yourself headaches with warranty claims
@yuva2 жыл бұрын
Instead of buying the D7 and upgrading the fork, thoughts on the T8 which comes with the Fox 34 performance?
@adamhancock62882 жыл бұрын
Did you go with the 44m or 51mm offset for the Fox 34? I have a siskiu D6 and want to get that factory or stepcast fork with 130mm or 140mm travel. Not sure i should go 44mm or 51mm offset with the increase in travel.
@totoal3892 жыл бұрын
I’m still using my Rockshox recon. Nice fork 🦊
@The_RC_Dude3 жыл бұрын
Man, that fork ain't cheap! But it is Fox, and a popular model...and it's "high end". I think that carbon upgrades aren't needed, just please don't buy carbon wheels, it's a lot more money but not that much more performance, you'd be better off going with better tires.
@donsmith28334 ай бұрын
I know this is years later, but the audio stops at 5:36.
@EvansMTBSaga4 ай бұрын
Yeah idk how that happened and I can't remember if it was like that when I posted
@donsmith28334 ай бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga I went back a couple of times to make sure it was not a fluke, but consistent. As you can guess, I am catching up on your older videos. Entertaining and informative!
@purplegarage053 жыл бұрын
Dude you should take a look at the dnm usd 6s fork Its super weird but cool. Its an enduro style fork and its inverted with no fork bridge
@TheCaptainsCog3 жыл бұрын
I know a guy (simple pleasures mtb) here in LA who has those forks. Pretty cool you can fit any wheel size in there and he made one of his bikes a mullet because the fork could handle a bigger wheel.
@purplegarage053 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaptainsCog will definitely check it out thanks man
@j-rod99333 жыл бұрын
Loving my d7
@a-rad41393 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There’s enough Walmart/Amazon bike channels. We need a mid tier, dabbles in premium guy! Got my polygon T7 back in February. Love it! Just not the guy who build it. Good thing I’m a mechanic.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
I agree! I want to exist in that realm of bikes that you mentioned. Thanks man
@topseller172 жыл бұрын
There is something important I just caught that you didn’t explain. The front rotor was riveted to the center lock mount but when you put the rotor back it just had 6 open holes. Did you swap rotors or remove rivet’s?
@EvansMTBSaga2 жыл бұрын
Hmm I felt like I mentioned the new rotor. But it's a completely different rotor - SRAM
@IVANMTB2 жыл бұрын
Buen video bro!!🤟
@justsomeone98763 жыл бұрын
My gosh the fork alone cost 10x more than my bike let alone the shock btw where are you gonna put the recon fork ? Also sticker you forgot em
@eugene445693 жыл бұрын
You will hit 10k by the end of this month guaranteed.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Pretty crazy. Then I can do youtube stories
@keith70433 жыл бұрын
Carbon cranks will probably save you close to another pound but is it worth it…? Well, they cost a lot less than that fox fork.
@bpisan3 жыл бұрын
Fork cutting noob move - cutting your $1100 fork to the very minimum length. Chances of the steerer tube to be long enough to sell to someone in a couple years drops dramatically. Always leave it a little extra long and add spacers to increase resale value in the future.
@iriqouisplisken56402 жыл бұрын
Just weld it back on
@RomansDowntime3 жыл бұрын
Sure been on the phone alot lately and a flip phone at that…. Upgrades don’t leave alot of disposable income for new phones it seems. I get it
@hudsonmann42572 жыл бұрын
The random monaing at the end🤣
@Chicagoway373 жыл бұрын
Just got hired at Fox in part of future discounts
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
That'd be awesome!
@Lilou346502 жыл бұрын
You don't need an O-ring for the fork, use a zip tie.
@adamneulander2 жыл бұрын
I prolly would've gotten a grip2 34 and taken the weight hit but I'm far from a weight weenie, and have never tried fit4, I run a grip2 36 on my bike.
@EvansMTBSaga2 жыл бұрын
Do you know the weight difference? I've been having a problem with my fork set up and wondering if I should gotten the regular 34 because of the super nice damper
@adamneulander2 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga I think it's fairly significant, 1780g for the grip2 34, as opposed to 1496 for the 34sc, which is about .6 lbs.
@EvansMTBSaga2 жыл бұрын
Oh that's not too bad. Could easily be made up with a lighter wheel
@remingtonclark54043 жыл бұрын
Haha, the budget must have increased a good bit for the channel.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Sold the Mythique!
@remingtonclark54043 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga that will do it
@james-hb5tu3 жыл бұрын
Really disappointing that they didn't use boost spacing on this bike. I am surprised it has a tapered head tube, almost all new bikes with non boost spacing have a straight steerer.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Right! I'm sure eventually it'll have a boost front. But only $25 and there's a fix for it. If there wasn't a tapered head tube, the bike wouldnt be a great deal
@AbrahamBarberi2 жыл бұрын
I just switched from a Fox 34 Rhythm to a Fox 34 Factory Float, and what a difference! It’s worth it!
@wowik4202 жыл бұрын
1:45 that cut was 40 bucks :D
@T800-p7p3 жыл бұрын
u are growing so fast!.a year ago you has a generic schwinn coil fork. now you have high end stuff wow.and fox 34's stickers just didnt match the bike. u can get fox34 stickers cheap. the black one will match d7 frame.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
Yeah im definitely wanting to change the stickers. What color do you recommend?
@T800-p7p3 жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga black
@topseller172 жыл бұрын
Evan can you please tell me the rotors you order for use with the metallic pads from the mythic breaks? I want to upgrade with metallic pads / calipers but shopping on line is confusing.
@otbtrails323 жыл бұрын
You should put on yellow fox decals on your fork.
@EvansMTBSaga3 жыл бұрын
I think that's a good idea. The orange definitely doesn't match. I just couldn't decide what color to go with
@mcndjxlefnd2 жыл бұрын
I just saw that same fork listed new on Craigslist for $650.
@EvansMTBSaga2 жыл бұрын
Haha there's probably something seriously wrong with it then