HARDTAIL MOUNTAIN BIKE BUILD CUSTOM BIKE BUILD ON A BUDGET - RAW FRAME & MULLET 29" 27"

[@midpackrider]

Eyup! Check Link in description to products used to build this custom hardtail. Nice one 🤘🏼

[@Nero_AZ]

Hi midpackrider! I just wanted to ask what you meant by dipping the frame. Is it a proccess for removing paint or like adding a certain finish to it?

[@midpackrider]

@@Nero_AZ Eyup! Yes it was an alloy wheel refurbishment shop I went to and they dipped the frame to strip all the paint off, very quick and easy process to save loads of time scraping the paint off myself

[@simonpowell2559]

Re building a bike is easy peazy. Just takes a lot of time and effort, and a lot of love. But when you put that baby all together she is special!

[@midpackrider]

Eyup Simon, cheers man, bike is running great, check out the follow up ride test kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2HMiGWghsyHY7M

[@simonpowell2559]

@@midpackrider I built up an old steel konna. Weeks off polishing it bac ..to the steel. Top tip. When you have done all the polishing, wipe down with degrees. Even finger print will destroy your paint work. Then two coats at least of under coat before you start to spry then lightly spry your couler twice. If it looks really good you can give it several coats of clear gloss. Now you see this is a labrator of love ❤

[@simonpowell2559]

@@midpackrider two days off rubbin down (don't forget the corners) make sure you wipe with surgical spirit ,or the like. Finger print will stop paint sticking. 3 under coat, two colour. 3 clear top coat. Now that's why you see it's a labour of love.. But when she is your beautiful baby...

[@simonpowell2559]

And that's before you try and find the bits!

[@simonpowell2559]

Her name? Bitch.

[@edtorres6463]

The best upgrade on my hardtail was installing the PNW Coast dropper. It is the ONLY dropper with 40mm of air suspension. It saved my lower back.

[@BURP39R]

Jesus I'm still in the 90s. Modern bikes are great. That's a tremendous finish BTW.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Pro tip: Always end at the valve when installing a tire, and start at the valve when removing. That way the tire bead doesn't get hung on the valve making it too tight and can rest in the rim's center channel where it belongs.

[@midpackrider]

Yo! Good tip man! Great how many comments from this vid and bringing out some useful stuff for all.. nice one 🤘🏼

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

@@midpackrider Thanks! Man, I can't believe how well your frame came out and is making me seriously want to do it to my Chameleon.....

[@anotheryoutuber_]

i do the opposite, works for me just fine.

[@johnchristopher5075]

@@midpackrider I work from the valve as well when installing a new tyre but I also make sure that I have a small bucket with warm soapy water and a paint brush handy just to ease the whole process.

[@seancorrigan3531]

Push the valve out of the rim very slightly and up into the tyre, this will allow the tyre bead to set in the channel.

[@matthinsley807]

Didn't even swing a leg over it! I can't believe you edged me like that. That raw finish looks 🔥 👌 😍

[@midpackrider]

Stay tuned 📺👀

[@sleepa20v]

Best looking roscoe I’ve ever seen!

[@midpackrider]

Eyup thanks! It’s served me well so far after the rebuild

[@ryanrhees9551]

That is one sick bike. I would be proud of riding that anytime and anywhere. Great job man.

[@cloksify1283]

That crazy how much the roscoe 7 has come 2022 the difference is crazy

[@siriosstar4789]

My all time fav bike was a schwinn Cimmaron MTB . No rear OR front , suspension . chrome Moly frame , rim brakes , crappy wheels , etc, but fun as hell . the only upgrade i made to the bike was specialized Ground Control tires which were radical at the time . i never worried when i crashed it because it was bomb proof .

[@midpackrider]

Sounds like a classic 👌🏻 nice one

[@percisionlines]

Love what you did, as soon as i seen you went bare aluminium, as a welder i would of reached for the grinder and fabed a swing arm for the rear

[@Mnstrmnd]

Recently bought a Carrera Sulcata 3.1 it was £575 I plan on putting a rockshox yari on it, maxxis minion dhf and dhr tan wall tires, hunt 30mm trail wide rims, and make them tubeless to make it somewhat trail worthy.

[@midpackrider]

Yo Dylan, sounds like a beast.. nice project mate

[@Mnstrmnd]

@@midpackrider any other upgrades you would recommend to make it a monster

[@midpackrider]

@@Mnstrmnd I reckon a dropper post if it will fit one is a game changer

[@TheBarrettCompound]

Never knew you could put a 29er wheel on a 27.5 fork. Learn something new every day. 💪🏽Looks pretty mint BTW 👌🏽

[@midpackrider]

Cheers man! The forks are for plus size 27.5 wheels which are essentially a wider tyre but they work for 29er clearance very well, never had an issue and bike still going.. thanks 👍🏻

[@paulstuart525]

Adjustable headangle headset to get that fork slacker and seat angle back up.

[@midpackrider]

Nice one Paul, good point to make, Iv done a follow up vid to see how it rides and so far so good on the steep stuff but slacker would be better let me know what you think kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2HMiGWghsyHY7M

[@pishbonez]

Hi mate. can I install also install a 29 Inch rim at the rear of the Trek Roscoe 7? Thank you

[@midpackrider]

Good question, as they are plus size I would imagine there should be clearance but maybe borrow one to check before buying

[@pochito_javiercito]

I have lost count how many times I've watched this episode. I really want to build up my wife's Roscoe one day. I love the look of the bare aluminum. When you say you had the frame dipped, did you have it chromed?

[@midpackrider]

Hey mate, no just polished up the aluminium 👍🏻

[@Beef0121do1]

Where did you have it dipped? Your local to me. Tar pal

[@anthonyadams9328]

Your bike is really badass...I run a very similar setup. Even run a 29 up front and 26 in rear...I ran it like yours but the added turn in quickness has me sold on the 69er.

[@midpackrider]

Yo!! That’s awesome man

[@kiiroMADE]

that clean alu frame look is amazing

[@francishill6365]

Pure excitement, very nice build, like the way you think.

[@johnvocatura]

Great job man. I have to admit, I was hoping for a new frame decal as well. :) Also, the brown seat looks cool.

[@stevebennett3587]

Nice👌can i ask where you went to get the frame dipped🤔👍

[@midpackrider]

RS alloy refurbishment mate

[@timfreeman2603]

Cool, I bought a Roscoe 6 for A$500 and have since tipped almost the same again in again in parts. Great base!

[@midpackrider]

Yes very Affordable mate and great bike, do you still ride it?

[@timfreeman2603]

@@midpackrider Yep I’ve doubled down and just got new Roscoe 24”’s for my twins at Xmas.

[@midpackrider]

@@timfreeman2603 😄👍🏻🤘🏼

[@dvs620]

I bought a GT Avalanche Sport for $400. Guy had made it a 1x and had tapered headtube. Replaced the fork, stem, bars, cranks, grips (same grips, just different color to give a predominantly black bike some more color and match the trim/pedals), pedals, wheels and tires. In it now for $1k and it's got better components than if I bought a bike for $1k. It's definitely a much better bike. Eventually I'll probably throw a 130mm fork, MAYBE 140mm. Add a dropper and I'll be all set. As is, it's fun to throw around a bit and now exceeds my beginner skills. 😉

[@davesalter419]

Hi ya mate where did you get your frame dipped cos I wanna do my bike

[@aaronreynolds9175]

Hi mate where did you get your frame dipped? Genius idea and think I'm quite local to you

[@midpackrider]

RS Alloy refurbishment up clay wheels lane Hillsborough mate

[@izexielfrancisco446]

@@midpackrider how much does it cost for it to get dipped?

[@midpackrider]

@@izexielfrancisco446 £20 they charged me

[@neonlight5339]

What is the size of the frame? I really want to create the same build especially for the tires, however im not sure what frame size those tires require, because i think my bike is medium

[@midpackrider]

Hi, it’s a medium frame

[@lylehoanshelt179]

Nice work, I love hardtails

[@midpackrider]

Cheers man! It’s coming back out now the winter is coming

[@davidreeves2596]

Pretty badass. I like the raw aluminum finish

[@midpackrider]

Thanks David, nearly didn’t do that bit too, glad I did now 🤘🏼

[@davidecalcagno1790]

Top i love ur job

[@midpackrider]

Cheers mate

[@ms.karihart2983]

Rock on brother Awesome bike

[@midpackrider]

Cheers pal, been a good one

[@siriosstar4789]

Super nice build . 👍

[@MB-ek1ub]

Great video and unique bike. Aren’t you afraid of corrosion? And i believe you should first screw the crank with the plastic nob before fastening the 2 screws on the crank itself, right?

[@midpackrider]

thanks, bike is running now and great to ride, Aliminium does not corrode as such but I use wd40 to rub it down after a wash to keep the shine. Didn’t realise I’d done crank bolts wrong way, first time Iv don’t this 👍🏻

[@MB-ek1ub]

I’ve mangled a crank in the past by incorrect installation. There was play and i noticed too late and as result the splines were worn. Lesson learned the hard way 😇

[@matthewneeds285]

@@MB-ek1ub I forgot to put the black plastic cap on and ended up having my cranks repeatedly come loose and even had them fall out on one side mid ride. I kept on tightening and couldn't work out why. Then I realised the black cap was missing. Forgot to put it on when I refurbished the cranks. Bought a smart, new alloy one and its been no problem since 👍It just shows how a flimsy plastic part is so important, and can disable the bike

[@janisl9678]

What is that front mud guard ?

[@midpackrider]

Hey Jānis.. it is the official valley MTB mudguard, greatest MTB club in the world ever 🤘🏼

[@docmccoy9813]

1:44 I did this once with a little bmx bike. It's worse than doing a 4000 pieces puzzle, I guess :). It's that kind of task that looks good and satisfactory in a clip, but it's not. Leave it to the pros or use some proper tools. I've heard sand blasting is the way to go

[@bentettmar]

That bike looks sooo sick, just cut down the steerer tube and youre golden!

[@midpackrider]

Nice one Ben! Have done mate, just rode it a bit first to get the height right 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@redball4093]

Nice job

[@midpackrider]

Hey Thanks.. the follow up ride video is also now on the channel if you want to see how it rides 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jass.714]

Did you put clear coat on the frame or anything? If so does normal clear coat works on raw alloy frame?

[@anzaborrego399]

Beautiful!

[@FilipMatacin]

Nice conclusion in the end, depends on the one behind the bar.. Btw, good mod..

[@mjk302]

Could someone help me out how much space dose a 26inch frame need between the axle and the bottom bracket to fit a 27.5 wheel ..? New to custom mtb’ing 😅 I think I’ve got 31inch wheel gap will that be enough ?

[@midpackrider]

Eyup Michael, if you mean the front wheel, the best way I found was to try a wheel in my forks to see what clearance I had, do you have a mate who has one you can try?

[@vasocreta]

looks tight!

[@magnum405]

Looks sick, I'd be kinda scared to change the geometry though by going 29 in the front and why did you put the spacers over the stem opposed to under it? Still a sick build, congrats!

[@midpackrider]

Hey Johannes, The geo works great man, check out the follow up video to see kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2HMiGWghsyHY7M Slackening the head angle has made the bike more aggressive to help with steep downhill, the spacers above or below the head set were to try to try the bars at different heights until I was happy then trimmed down the forks, thanks man 🤘🏼

[@finleybakerwhite3953]

Looks sick. Red z1 bomber fork would look class on that tho

[@midpackrider]

Yeah man, might swap the forks when I can, it would make a difference, feels sound to ride atm.. cheers

[@Them4x_]

Im looking to raw my frame as well! just wondering did you clear coat it after it was dipped? its going to cost me 70quid

[@midpackrider]

Eyup! No I just had it dipped and polished the Ali frame, still looks good, I wasn’t bothered about scratches as it’s a rough and ready hardtail now but just a rub down and polish would bring it back up instantly

[@garyduddridge41]

Nice job, looks good .

[@willburn1741]

Nicely done! I like 👍the RAW frame. Did you say that you had it bright dipped?

[@abmvt]

Bro I built one of those up in 2020 Get a head angle adaptor to set it to 65 HA I dropped a 160mm Yari It was so much fun ! No I have a Ragley MmmBop on a Lyrik But I do miss how much fun the Roscoe was

[@midpackrider]

Good call man, I did look at the head angle adapter but seemed to be crazy money, can you remember how much you paid for one? Cheers

[@abmvt]

@@midpackrider its like 100 bucks work components

[@jordanhughes1245]

I am liking!

[@ZEPITAENTERTAINMENT]

Which sus are you using?

[@midpackrider]

Front sus On the build?

[@mtbboy1993]

Good choice keeping the headset was still good, so cleaning and greasing was a good choice. No need to go crazy upgrading. 😁👌

[@ChromeDove]

BADASS!

[@webcini27]

Is there a weight limit?

[@midpackrider]

Hey, Not sure how you mean?

[@k1ortia]

never ever attempted a build, but this looks amazing

[@midpackrider]

Thanks, it came out better than I thought, and took my time with it, do you ride hardtail? Or full sus?

[@k1ortia]

@@midpackrider Hardtail mate.

[@thedownhillerboy]

It came out very nice looking indeed, a really pleasant revival of a previously dull looking Mtb bike 🚲.I'm a downhiller from the heart,I got both a 💯% DH bike and a dirt jump/hard tail bike. I've been riding on the dirt jump bike pretty much on a daily basis here in Portugal at the moment, even going down DH trails with it.The frame is from a Dutch brand called B1 and I also built it from the ground up.I just went through the hassle of recently ordering a few multi-colored titanium bolts in order not to see rusty screws ever again 🙂.It's a polished aluminum stock finish frame and it's been doing a good job for all this long, I've been jumping all sorts of jumps in urban areas and on trails for more than 10 years so I've been keeping a close eye on the frame's welds 👀 too just in case and so far so good👌🏻. I got both a 100mm Marzocchi DJ2 and a 140mm Pike 409 cuz it's great to have a spare fork for when I need to get either one serviced, that way I can keep on riding. They've been discontinued but I got a pair of white Avid Elixr1 which still work great. Also this hardtaill has a single speed set up with a light c⚙️g ratio that allows me to pedal all the uphill roads I come across in the area where I live while it also allows me to save some weight while having no worries when it comes to causing damage to the derrailleur.All this to say that I've been finding that hardtails are pretty capable as long as they are properly reinforced like most dirt jump bikes are.HT's are also lighter thus becoming more agile on trails (even more when it's a 26' wheel bike like mine) you just got to have strong key parts like the wheels,cranks,stem and bars,a good physical condition along with some previously acquired DH skills,good brakes and proper tires always help in every kind of terrain and you should be more than fine.Wish you fun moments with your revived and revised hardtail there from a fellow biker all the way from PortugaL🇵🇹 👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️.

[@ianmangham4570]

Nice Trek, always great frame geometry from trek ,bought a new red Trek from extreme cycles Doncaster early 90s,real smooth beautiful bike with top lever gear shifters 🤟🤠🇬🇧🙏,wish I had that frame she's all modern 👌

[@midpackrider]

Sounds like a good one Cheers man.. it’s been a good ride since the build, yes the frames have come along way, I looked at a Jack flash the other day for a project

[@MrMikef350]

Can’t beat a good bike build vid nice one pal 👌

[@midpackrider]

Cheers pal, testing out vid coming soon 👍🏻

[@amountainbiker2654]

Is it okay if I’m jealous? This bike looks like a sweet ride!

[@midpackrider]

Thanks Julien, it’s been great and taking some getting used to but should have a follow up vid ready soon for how it’s been to ride 👍🏻👍🏻

[@amountainbiker2654]

@@midpackrider awesome can’t wait to see it

[@mirage2231]

if you got a 120 mm recon on that. That thing would be competitive

[@Anatoly9]

Marlin #5 ... I still ride it nowadays :D

[@brettward5761]

Awesome, love hard tails…

[@midpackrider]

Yeah man 💪🏼💪🏼

[@midpackrider]

Did a follow up vid too Brett if of interest.. see how it rides kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2HMiGWghsyHY7M

[@markjennings3453]

That looks awesome pal reyt bike

[@midpackrider]

See how it fairs this winter 😅

[@stmanmoments4538]

Nice videos keep on like this dude

[@fjnavarro22]

is your rear axle is quick release?(QR) ..nice bike anyway!👍😊

[@midpackrider]

Hey Francis, yes QR on the rear axle but so far seems to be holding up well on some gnarly DH check out the follow up video where I tested it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2HMiGWghsyHY7M

[@fjnavarro22]

@@midpackrider i knew it 😁 same as i did to my bike its a cannondale trail boost frame but its QR boost rear hubs ...nice video 👍😁

[@midpackrider]

@@fjnavarro22 how have you got on with yours? Any problems?

[@fjnavarro22]

@@midpackrider no problem at all😁

[@lylyhoussem3396]

Very good job

[@Ranger_k16]

I have the same bike that i have also heavily upgraded. I will say its almost criminal that you left the sub par rockshox on there

[@paulmiddlemass6465]

Same forks? went from Judy to Reba

[@midpackrider]

Mentioned in the vid, Just new stickers mate 👍🏻

[@fraserellison3637]

Re-use, recycle.... Great stuff, looks mint all polished up👍👍👍

[@snipes365]

Mega that pal, reyt nice build can’t wait to see how it performs 🤘🏼

[@midpackrider]

🤘🏼🤘🏼 thanks man.. stay tuned 😄

[@davidperry7266]

Looking at this makes me think Trek should offer the Roscoe with a raw finish.

[@midpackrider]

Thanks David, that’s a great point to make.. I might give this a mention 🤘🏼

[@davidperry7266]

@@midpackrider No worries old chap.

[@slurp4332]

Are the old pieces that you swapped out available for purchasing? I ride bikes since i was 11 and now i am 15,i am italian and i mainly wheelie with my bike but my fork is broken, i have V type brakes that are not working properly, my rear tire is very consumed and my handlebar is cheap and very small, my gears are working but i would like to purchase a lever gear because my shimano tourney is old and rusty, i also neel a new brake lever because mine is loose and cheap. My stem is not the best but i am okay with it. The main problems are brakes, back wheel and fork.😂

[@mr.steebs5070]

That old TREK looks much better mate!!

[@elliotyamamoto38]

That bike is my wet dream 😍

[@mtbboy1993]

The bike turned out looking great. I love the raw look. The parts and new stickers made it look good too. The smaller rear wheel probably makes the bike ride better, as its lower, and hea dangle slacker, jus tmove saddle forward and up a bit, and along iwth new cockpit you installed it should be quite nice i think. The Dt Swiss 511 were probably a good choice. My concerns: The brakes, i has similar brakes if not the same, I had m396 the threads for bolt securing the cover failed so bolt came loose, and it leaked it was barely used. Also piston seals leaked, but so did the Deore m615 but that was in 8 months, 3 sets, the i got Deore m6000, all 4 sets leaked everywhere. But those have absurd lever mechanism Design as they have servoeave but no adjustment to counteract the weakening of power if you don't have the levers all the way out, but your brakes don't have that issue, so max power no matter the reach. Wears they still make these type flawed brakes, I am not a fan of plastic cover. But atleast kids and adults can use them. Crank, I've seen those fail at threads for pedals, so pedals fall off.

[@mtb717]

Very nice video and build. I also dream about buying a used mtb and remove paint and polish frame. Thanks for pleasure! I’m 18 years old from Ukraine

[@cybereye2]

Awesome 😎

[@midpackrider]

Cheers Brian

[@Hunterthecowboy2244]

It is better than a enduro bike

[@Hunterthecowboy2244]

Yes sir it is

[@markpahilanga9461]

New subscriber here. Great content. Keep it up

[@midpackrider]

Cheers Mark, working on the follow up for the hardtail build coming soon 🤘🏼

[@markpahilanga9461]

@@midpackrider cannot wait .. 🍻

[@grindeyyyyy]

You’ve just made me want to watch the full monty

[@midpackrider]

Eyup Steve, Late reply but great comment pal, can’t beat a bit of Yorkshire 👍🏻

[@vix494]

Sticker finishes it off😉 #madpackforever

[@ianmangham4570]

What a machine 👍🇬🇧🙏♥️

[@midpackrider]

Thanks Ian, it’s running well

[@mackellarboy7]

Brilliant 🤩

[@midpackrider]

Cheers, looks like you know a Roscoe when you see one 👍🏻

[@MiguelAtalaia]

Love it!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@midpackrider]

Thanks Miguel!! You ride hardtail or full sus?

[@andreabuenaventura4461]

Awesome

[@midpackrider]

Thanks Andrea

[@andrewm190E]

Looks good👍

[@midpackrider]

Thanks Andrew, you ride a rigid rear??

[@andrewm190E]

@@midpackrider Yep, I just picked up a Nukeproof Scout Comp to keep myself honest on the trail.

[@mtbboy1993]

Beware that hair spray might make the bike stink for a long time. Depend son the spray, some stink. Also don't dry out fast. I just used hot water, pushed grips on, compressed the then pushed them, works on foam grips but should work on rubber grips too, but I am not a fan of grips like this, I prefer lockob grips. Super easy to install and remove. Also the plastic bar end plugs are not a good choice. Get proper bar end plugs that can take a beating, so needs to be metal. There are plenty of good choices. Some grips come with them too. I used Hope Grip Doctor, but they are quite thick, I think its about 5mm for each plug giving you 1cm wider bike i use Revgrip now the thad flat style bar end plugs included. But custom brands exist too i forgot the name of those.

[@vaiosm5818]

You didnt isntall properly your left crank arm and so the bb bearings may get loosely.

[@StacyBuchkowsky]

🎉🎉🎉sick bike

[@nedzkernangamueda1682]

You have to make more videos like this

[@midpackrider]

Nedz 🤘🏼🤘🏼 cheers, I’m sure I will after the next project I’m finishing

[@markdandridge79]

The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.

[@midpackrider]

The frame is a medium, the geo if you require info would be a trek Roscoe 7 2018 if you need to search it

[@FoxtrotHostel]

0:37 i didnt go that well because you don't have hardtails skills

[@sporkcrx]

Curious why the plus sized tires are no good? I ride a plus sized tire bike as well as a full suspension with 2.3's, and always felt the plus sized is nice for the cushion on a hardtail. Just slower maybe? Very cool build!

[@midpackrider]

Eyup! The tracks I rode it on felt a lot different than other bikes Iv had and based it on that tbh.. I’m sure plus have there place and a matter of preference, maybe but seems to skate over the mud in winter. Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it

[@sporkcrx]

@@midpackrider They definitely slide all over on mud. I ride mine on chunky stuff so the balloon effect can be nice. Looking forward to more!

[@midpackrider]

@@sporkcrx 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ralfmagpayo3005]

Raaaddd!!

[@midpackrider]

🤘🏼🤘🏼 nice one Ralf

[@ciaranbyrne62]

How much?

[@IzPOV]

🔥🔥

[@halnogaies1256]

How can any quick release frame be "hardcore"?

[@midpackrider]

They were pretty hardcore back in the days before through axles man

[@bernieherana120]

Sick 😍

[@andalreymond1305]

I want your bike.

[@midpackrider]

Yo, Andal, yes man! Glad you like it.. Not an expensive project which makes the result much more satisfying.. maybe upgrade the forks in due course but rides great.. stay tuned for the follow up vid soonn

[@loganjohn8054]

Would you like to sell your old tektro brakes?

[@ciaranbyrne62]

Daft as a brush 😄

[@bagera3005]

i have a GT Men's Aggressor Pro Mountain Bike that im starting to mod Grips BONMIXC Ergonomic Bike Grips Shock Absorption Mountain Bike Bike Pedals Zeroall 9/16" Bike Pedals Ultralight Mountain Bike Pedals Aluminum Kenda Slant Six Pro Bicycle Tires 27.5 x 2.10 DTC

[@midpackrider]

Hey Mike, nice project you have on, hope it comes out well for you 👍🏻

[@janjanvlogs9637]

Wanna make a deal?