I bought an S-Works mountain bike for $300 - Episode 1

[@EvansMTBSaga]

KZbin cut a second off the end of the video. It's supposed to say "I need to start prepping for paint."

[@joefinning1075]

How come?

[@cituskai]

I heard"I need to start prepping for PAIN"

[@spencerisverycool]

Who hurt you Evan

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I'm not sure. I have to look into that.

[@MTBAlex]

@@EvansMTBSaga I did hear it

[@youtubeviewer9523]

I was thinking how does this guy send so hard even though he hasn't been riding mtb for that long, now the fact he used to ride bmx puts it into perspective.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

What a compliment! Thank you!! I raced BMX for 21 years.

[@youtubeviewer9523]

@@EvansMTBSaga I just found this channel and I love it! Please keep up the awesome work.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I missed that part when I discovered this channel I was sure Evan was full of it about his "inexperience" . Then I heard about the BMX background a light came on, that's when I subscribed 😂

[@larryisaak6431]

Really loved this one can't wait for the next episode

[@MrSnoopi]

Can't wait for the second episode

[@dimimtb]

Man, the FSRs were my dream bike when I bought my M2 Stumpjumper Comp way back in 99. Upgrading that old beauty was how I found Wolftick and your channel. Enjoy playing with one and would have loved to have the money and room to buy one of those for old time sake. My Stumpy is now used for family rides and bought a pricey FS bike earlier this year.

[@Nate_-ty8uk]

I have a ‘99 stumpy I love it and it surprisingly has not died yet I love bikes from back then and I really want to make it a modern bike, imagine…

[@tork62077]

I enjoy the videos of the older bikes getting the love they deserve.

[@roansactionsports]

Just got home to find this new video! I'm hyped!

[@gregorymckoy3179]

Nice bike and video! I have a 1999 Specialized FSR Sport that I bought for $250. The previous owner had it serviced by the local bike shop and replaced the tires with inner tubes just before I bought it. The original Manitou Spyder forks and Fox Vanilla shock is in good condition. I replaced the handlebars with PNW GEN 3 Range bars and a 50 mm stem with 30 degree rise. I love the Deore V brakes due to the stopping power. They can almost launch you over the handlebars when making sudden stops. I love the old school bikes and it rides smoother than any bike I have ever owned. I am planning to replace the front fork with a Rock Shocks Recon and a ExaForm 588 rear shock when the originals blow out.

[@the_icon_of_sin_94]

This guy is awesome. Definitely deserves 1mil

[@paulinvegas]

Great build. My neighbor has one of these rotting away in his side yard. Time to start hassling him!

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

I just got into biking like 2 years ago, and I still marvel at these old bikes, somebody had one of these classic specialized xc bikes on campus and i've wanted to buy one so much. i should graduate and make money before i buy a 4th bike tho

[@buckroger6456]

Sounds like your hooked for life like the rest of us 😅

[@richr7516]

I have a 99 Stumpjumper FSR XC that I touch up painted and kept the Mantou elastomer fork, still worked. But I did replace the Vanilla Air rear shock, wider bar, shorter stem, dropped the 3x for a 1x drivetrain and added a dropper. I kept all the parts, in case I wanted to restore it. I still ride it and she keeps up with the new bikes just fine.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We were surprised that you weren't properly prepped for surgery with your lab coat👨‍⚕️. Jelly Belly is coming out with a new gross flavor called Evan's Old Bike Fork😆🤣. Love watching you pull apart suspension👍. Looking forward to you riding this bike, we hope you plan on doing a timed lap.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I can't find the lab coat! It got lost when I moved the studio. The bike will be paused for a week because I have the Polygon being delivered today!

[@mhight5054]

Just found your channel and am stoked because I am still rocking a 2002 stumpjumper and need to service the front and rear suspension badly. I have ordered all of the service parts already but was immediately intimidated by the "special tool" you need and the general lack of information on the internet for these forks. This video was a lifesaver, and gave me a great weekend project. Great video, you're going to love the bike!

[@jonathonmcmillan9410]

I have one of these, which I recently rebuilt with disc brakes for my son. It's a classic!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Oh man did you change out the wheelset?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Id love to see some pictures of yours for motivation. If you get a chance could you email me over some pictures? [e-mail]

[@RickPfeister]

I give you a lot of credit for your can do attitude on bike maintenance. Suspension feels like a job for the experts so I’m in awe of your confidence to just do it. Excited to see how this bike turns out. Keep up the good work!

[@Ben.N]

Well a pro service would probably cost half of what he paid for the bike lol

[@mattybutler2455]

I would really love to do a project like this for myself, ever since I services my suspension for the first time, I've been craving to do it again, it's just so fun.

[@dariens1168]

I love the old bike vids!! It’s awesome and so entertaining to see you taking Apart and putting back together!!

[@thomas84833]

U watch him to, lol

[@IliaFomin-k2s]

Thanks man, that's exactly what I was recommended to you like half a year ago. Nice stuff! Waiting for next episode!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks for the recommendation. I don't know why, but I love bikes from the 2000's. 26ers are cool!

[@IliaFomin-k2s]

@@EvansMTBSaga every next year it was always an engineering pinnacle that days. Zero marketing

[@kevinhodgins9071]

Excited for this restoration! Hopefully that fork works after all that work! If not hopefully you can score a great 26” used replacement from your usual sources or a saga squad member that is slightly newer and helps with disc brake conversion but keeps the white/gold look of original. Someone has to have one collecting dust for this classic build. Always love the content and unique style of your vids

[@ZackSavir]

Evans mtb saga is one of my new favorite yt channels! This is a crazy bike as well!

[@fireboyjosh12]

loved this video! could of watched you do the whole bike in one vid! carnt wait to see the finished product

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Used to see so many of these bikes kicking around. Would love to find a gem like this for sale.

[@buckroger6456]

Really liked this video. It's pretty amazing just how far Mtb have come. Also that's still a great bike even after all those years, can't wait to see when it's all finished.

[@johnnydoe66]

A friend of mine has a 2001 version w/ full XTR and Fox suspension. He swapped it to a 1x setup and still prefers it over his new Polygon

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Oh nice that's good to hear. I plan on modernizing it for sure. The hardest part will be going to disc brakes and keeping the Mavic wheels. Also finding 26" straight steer tube forks is hard!

[@colerodgers6896]

Not too hard, get a custom built fork, or you coul build one up from scratch. My brother has a 1 inch threaded steerer, I plan on getting a dh fork for him, and use two top crowns to secure a 1 inch threadless steerer for him to use. Might by structurally weak, but it should hold. Good luck on the build, and keep up the videos.

[@dimimtb]

@@EvansMTBSaga Not a lot of options, the Markhor were the best I could find new.

[@TheAntoine191]

@@EvansMTBSaga If you absolutely want to upgrade the fork find a old 27.5 staight steer 100mm reba. It'll slacken it a bit but not too much. That said i would not fully modernize that bike and just do little upgrades like i mentioned in another post. If you ride it too hard it'll break everywhere starting by the pivot anyway. For today standard you should keep it for light trail riding, leisure riding, no real jump etc...

[@tomedmonds4737]

Used to have one of these! Brings back memories

[@MTBAlex]

9:42 Ohh man, you got me, I thought i was going to see the paint process

[@renegade637]

I found an FSR XC in the middle of the road. When I went to check it out, I noticed that the wheels were deflated. My guess is one of the local junk collectors who scavenges for metal found it by the side of the road and decided to grab it to junk it for scrap. I was just fortunate that it, probably, bounced out of his truck as he was headed down our road and I was there to grab it. I'm not sure how much it was originally worth. However, if it's even 1/3rd of the new price of your bike, that's impressive by itself.

[@waydeb1664]

$3600 for a brand new high end bike seems like a steal today. Now if you want your frame to say “S-Works”, you’re looking at $9k+

[@mattelias3828]

I love the progress I'm seeing on this channel Evan!

[@wilmernordman6268]

Oh man i love your videos!!! This was a good one and I cant wait for the next episode! And that shock defienitly looked like it had seen better days, impressive how you fix up disgusting old stuff and get them looking like new. Btw that the shock was so hard to thread on was probably due to the rebound, slower rebound makes it easier to thread on. I think so at least...

[@pedroazocar5080]

Man is awesome how much effort you put on your videos!!, that was a really hard work, but i'm sure that all of your viewers appreciate it!! You have a new suscriber, Greetings from Chile!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks Pedro! This was just episode 1, I did 4 episodes on this bike!

[@MTBAlex]

6:29 what type of oil do you use? I've never done a service on any of my forks and pretty sure my Polygon needs it now. 5w, is it fork specific? Motor oil? Have you used motor oir?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

The service guide says what oil to use. I wouldn't use motor oil even if it's the correct weight because those oils have additives

[@MTBAlex]

@@EvansMTBSaga got u, thanks man

[@armandojuan64]

Still a great bike , it just need some TLC and back to the trails . My favorite videos are about bike upgrades .

[@red_dread]

How have I only just found this channel?! You might like mine - I've restored several old S-Works too, among many others in my rather silly collection. I had the hardtail version of this: the 2002 M5 HT. Killed it after 15 years and got a new Epic with the lifetime warranty.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Wow got a new one after 15 years with a warranty claim! I'll definitely check your channel out! I feel like the algorithm sucks right now and doesn't recommend small channels like ours, but will instead recommend stuff I've already watched from bigger channels. No clue why.

[@madmikemtb105]

Wow you’re very good at figuring out solutions for those shocks! Great job!

[@lpuserl]

I have a 2009 stumpjumper elite fsr, the fox 32 talas rl forks on that are adustable on the go from a dial on top of the fork, between 100 120 and 140 mill, shame we dont see this technology on modern day bikes, especially downhills, it would make so much sense.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

It's a bit to late but I found 2002 dual air manual from rock shox I had it for my 2002 psylo... 😂 You didn't miss anything, only important thing is the sid air cartridge retainer is reverse threaded...

[@alancastro4134]

good job evans , it looks nice.

[@joebeez84]

Appreciate the honesty! 💯🤘

[@adissonwatleyMTB123]

Awesome video!! Love the channel

[@danielmihut3023]

Your videos make me very happy

[@danielmihut3023]

We need more videos like this 🥰

[@ForEverMTB]

love this videos bro, have a good one

[@The_RC_Dude]

Unfortunate that YT cut half the video off, I guess we'll just have to wait, at least it's not a crucial cliffhanger!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Oh yeah at the end I said I needed to go prep for paint, which was meant to be the video end. Glad you made it that far!

[@The_RC_Dude]

@@EvansMTBSaga Oh, ok. It just seemed like an abrupt end, and I don't recall seeing your outtro. When is the second half coming, where you show the bike with the new paint and ride it?

[@garycaruso4883]

That frame is very similar to the late 90's Intense tracer, I have a Haro build by Intense from 1999 or 2000.. still rocking fox float.

[@NeutralGenericUser]

I love these technical videos that aren't really tutorials that you do. So fun to watch. Your editing and videography skills seriously impress me 👌

[@TheBrokenMountainBiker]

That was a seriously high spec bike back then! Those XTR V brakes were silly money and when used with the ceramic rims were genuinely strong brakes.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Yeah the Mavic rims are ceramic! I remember a kid at the BMX track had those XTR brakes. Can't wait to put new pads on them and try them out

[@TheRoyalSh0t]

Thats sick! I just came across a 2006 stumpyjumper fsr expert that someone was throwing out and im gonna fix it up and get my gf riding with me! Unfortunately the rear shock on it is broken to all hell so no point servicing it and theres a few broken spokes at the rear wheel so ill have to rebuild it but fuck it i got a project for the winter!

[@harveyjoneswoodsman5956]

Welcome to the 02 group lol !! I currently ride a 02 trek diesel dh

[@PocketUau]

I bought one two years ago, and I was too excited to notice its glaring faults. The rear skewer ate its way through the frame, and there was a small crack where the rear tri meets the front tri. Both shocks needed a complete rebuild and many parts were far from original, a clear sign somebody had sold the higher value parts. Bought for 200, had to get rid of it at 160, but now I have a new old stock 2010 Hardrock Pro and I'm happy with it.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Did you notice how low the bottom bracket is??

[@PocketUau]

@@EvansMTBSaga now that you mention it, looking at the pictures I took of it I must say it's not far from the ground. I wonder what the benefits or drawbacks would be.

[@ExpertBlay]

What version did you have mate?

[@noviceinvestoruk2955]

If you do tshirts or mugs in the future put: "I hope this works out" on them 👌 ❤

[@JasonJohnson-yu8zf]

I think you'll find a, that's a 2001 mode ( top of the range in 2002 was the new shape enduro expert retail at £1600) and b, pace used Titanium nitrile stanchions in the late 90s on the rc36s. Those fox sid races are made waaay later than the frame ( early models were a pale blue), I think they're around 2004 or 6, definitely not the original fork for the frame

[@zaq96270]

Bike restoration feel so good

[@janataman9196]

Great Bike! I would modernize it slightly. Hydraulic disc brakes, an angle set from work components, maybe a dropper post.. Do you have an idea for the repain? Sorry, repaint.. ^^

[@jonienglish3231]

Good Video - Evans

[@andrewsteavpack9079]

If that’s an early SID fork they’re known to be fairly unreliable, but I think that’s probably the 2003 model you mentioned. Surprised you found the rebuild kit even though no instructions were around yet.

[@RageForSeven]

you could argue, to a high %age or truth, that this is the best bike money can buy in 2023 too

[@golden7983]

What a ride!

[@michaeldouglasmason]

You need to do a colab with this old shovel. He could really show you how to do a sick respray

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I would love to, he has a great channel and an inspiration of mine!

[@ichbinsnicht3320]

I'm loving this bike

[@ALEXONLIFE]

Great video but I cannot find the service manual for the fork or the rear shock. You said it would be in the description section. I just bought the exact same bike and would like to completely restore it. Please help.Where can I find a step by step guide?

[@TheAntoine191]

I still own one i bought in 2003 on the cheap thank to the new "epic". The FSR is a much smarter buy because it has no trikcy brain problems anyway. I obviously don't ride it as my main bike anymore but it's nice to have it when friends or family come home and go for a little ride. I raced roc d'azur and transvesubienne with it back in the days. If i could rebuy it today i would go for a frame as large as possible (thankfully i took a M back then and not the S dumb people told me to buy). Because these are very short in length by modern day standards. Larger frame allows shorter stem which make them more manageable on the trail. A wider bar is a welcome addition without going full modern wide. Chunkier front tire (2.4) up the handling too. I kept the V brake too because going disc would mean discarding the nice mavic crossmax wheelset, the nice XTR lever, and cool XTR V Brake. V brakes are not fantastic but they definitely will stop you if needed. It keeps the bike somehow period correct too and these are easy to maintain on a bike that don't ride often. A 1X update is doable without too much modifications and would bring chain safety, more reliability. I see you didn't service the shock damper that requires specific tools and high pressure nitrogen. A simple dropper post would make the ride more enjoyable but you'll have to find a short one because usually not much shaft is exposed. Beware to avoid hitting the shock if you lower the seat while riding. Also it'll scratch the nice thomson elite seatpost.

[@danielmihut3023]

Great job

[@330_Crew]

BTW, $3,600 in 2002 is $5,363 in 2021 factoring in inflation. Interestingly, the current top line S Works XC bike is priced at $10,020.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Wow that's interesting seeing the number ran through an inflation calculator. I would've thought it was more

[@juandaivd5495]

Love the videos bro I also I got a older bike a 2007 iron house sachem 4.0 for only 200 bucks

[@theretrobikeshed3392]

Awsome job bud

[@kristauine1782]

Mannnnn i love your video so much keep it up

[@frozencanuck6764]

I just bought one of these bikes...I'm going to swap out all the components to XTR/XT drivetrain, a Race Face bottom bracket, seat post, cranks and front rings...I'm gonna pirate them off an old Stumpjumper I have. Gonna replace the fork too...not sure with what yet...🤔

[@David.j07]

I hope the next Vid comes Sone

[@davao0506]

cant wait to see you riding that evan..

[@johnbortscheller1111]

Hopefully the next video is coming soon!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Working on it as I type (paint is drying). Going to go live Sunday!

[@johndef5075]

V brakes weren't horrible as long as you didnt ding rims. Not near as good as discs but a HUGE improvement over cantilevers....

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha yeah I remember having to make sure my rim was real straight. These Mavic rims have ceramic coatings for the brake surface. I heard they're super good

[@GhettoSuguru]

Can you show what stuff you use to clean every part and what oil / grease you use for different areas ? That would be great

[@eugene44569]

when is the next episode for the s works coming out?. and what did you do with the pt26

[@scottc95]

any thoughts for a 6'3" male 250lbs 49 years old on a out of the box cheap bike (even wallyworld) ? i been looking at the schwinn boundary... for light trails and little road action.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I'm not fluent with Walmart bikes, but I know the Axum, Al Comp, and Taff Comp are decent. Find out if they have a cassette hub, also a 1x drivetrain, and it'll be a good buy and suit your needs.

[@scottc95]

@@EvansMTBSaga thanks =)

[@purplegarage05]

Dude that bike is awesome cant edit for part 2! What paint are you gonna use for the forks?

[@eugene44569]

For half the time I was alive that bike was laying around sitting that's crazy.

[@addictedtowarthunder4610]

I been upgrading my 2013 raleigh talus 29er..it’s hilarious how awesome it is..I wana take it further but not sure how big I can make the drivetrain.can anyone help with what parts it can take?

[@beno4848]

I bought an 09 enduro fsr expert pretty I recently for $600 with a new drive train and suspension my bike was lighter and faster than the new specialized enduro bikes

[@DilbertMuc]

"...who wants 63mm of travel?" Ask any gravel biker and they would love it! All that Rockshox is offering them now is 30 or 40mm in the new Rudy Shox.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

That's wild! I'm finally assembling the bike and the fork has only 63mm of travel. Pretty disappointing and wouldn't stand a chance to my local XC trails. Definitely getting replaced

[@DilbertMuc]

@@EvansMTBSaga If you increase the front, you need to increase the back also a bit. I have the same bike (sans the S-Logo) and it is awesome for the price (got it in mint condition on eBay for EUR 85,-). Oh, I have 100mm front and back. :D

[@beerenmusli8220]

Thank you.

[@Dylivexo]

good video

[@willisix2554]

Would love to see what you think of a Giant warp mtb i have one

[@noahrichardson466]

I'm currently trying to find a service kit for a 2000 SID Race

[@eugene44569]

Now that u got this s works did you sell thr trek yet? For some reason selling bikes seem hard in Phoenix since riding in 110 degree weather is he'll

[@eugene44569]

Will you go full Oldshovel and paint thr frame too lmao? Also dif you sell the trek yet

[@justsomeone9876]

man the cliffhanger tho

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I didn't mean for the last word to be cut off. But I guess that adds to the cliffhanger hahah

[@Weymire]

@@EvansMTBSaga that was really unexpected xD

[@justsomeone9876]

@@EvansMTBSaga the cliff hanger makes me want to see the next video fast hahahahha

[@danielmihut3023]

Your a great man

[@TheDiablosix6six]

Y did the video end the way it did?? Is there a part 2??

[@eugene44569]

When is the 2nd episode of this bike coming out this week

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I'm aiming for Sunday. It was a ton of work

[@tblackwell1]

I don't see that 2003 Rockshox service manual link. Did you post it and remove it?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/3235958/2008-rockshox-technical-manual-bike-componentsde

[@MTBAlex]

Nice intro

[@mattpipke5716]

I have a 2001 Stumpjumper FSR XC Comp. I need to know the stem diameter, is it 28.66mm? I want to order a new stem, an adjustable one, but I cant confirm the diameter.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

No clue. Either search the specs or measure it

[@MTBAlex]

3:28 nice tip/hack

[@blombardo83]

Hope my videos look as good as your someday. Great editing 👍

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Hey man! It took a while to learn the editing and flow of a video. Lots of studying other channels like Colin & Samir. I try to keep a fast pace and keep the energy high. Also with your channel you have to decide if you want to do mountain bike building or trail footage (not both)

[@blombardo83]

@@EvansMTBSaga I'll have to look at their channel. You're doing great ! keep up that good work 🤘. Excited to see you grow 👍

[@eugene44569]

This is your 3rd most recent video as of right now and 3rd most popular. Coincidence. Also did u get my letter

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Oh I did not. I'll check the mail box tomorrow. I saw you sent Wolftick one. Now I'm excited!

[@mtbsaga3063]

In Florida we see them being full fine sold for like 300

[@EvansMTBSaga]

What website are you seeing that? I've had some people wanting one of these

[@mtbsaga3063]

@@EvansMTBSaga Facebook market place in florida Coral Springs has tons of them

[@mtbsaga3063]

@@EvansMTBSaga you can also find them at goodwill I just had a friend pick one up for 79 no tires and seat

[@jltansy]

I recently redid an M4 Road with all new parts

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