Project Hydro | On the trail with the Hyper Hydroform | Trail Talk with KevCentral

Today, I hit the trail with my modified Hyper Hydroform, Project Hydro. In this video I discuss the Hydroform and my upgrades to it - along with some info on the trails and how the bike is doing vs other project bikes.
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[@mixflip]

Congratulations on 100k!!!

[@waltwalton8106]

"auto dialing 911 for me" that was hilarious. Always a smile with your reviews. Happy New Year!

[@3Dsjk]

LOL this reminds me of that one playoff game in Minnesota a few years ago, the Vikings scored a last-second touchdown out of nowhere and 20,000 people got an alert from their Apple Watch asking them if they just had a heart attack and should it call 911.

[@BlackWolfessUSCM]

I'm glad you cleaned it for filming, That Blue glows so well in the low light.

[@simrigpc27b12]

Please bring the hydro back Hyper! And I still thank you a million times for posting they were back in stock a while back! Mine is still going strong as well 👍🏁

[@isaaclawson9355]

Congrats. You've broke 100k loved the vids and I've loved all your videos and they've helped me through some tough times. Good job❤️

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

Your channel grew so big in the 2020 bike boom. Most bike boomers are on a budget. Keep it up, Kev! I love your videos

[@RexRonso]

I was lucky enough to buy one of these. Even with stock parts, I get compliments on it every single day. I'm excited to upgrade it.

[@mw4518]

Congrats on 100k Kev!!

[@gregoryhuber7917]

The auto dialing 911 gave me a good chuckle thanks good luck on wherever you go with this channel.

[@rubenvasquez9686]

Beautiful bike ...you’ve made this bike even look better with upgrades looks awesome 👏 👍🏼

[@f.b.i.5580]

Congrats on hitting 100k🎉 Cant wait for you to be celebrating a million in a few years!

[@adammtber5199]

Great video. The Hyper Hydroform I built is what got me into mountain biking, now I've invested into more experience bikes. Thank you.

[@thuggooch1776]

I really enjoy your enthusiasm about bikes in general. Hyper Hydroform is definately one big box bike that I would buy if it was brought back to us.

[@mauihowey]

100k.....awesome videos will do that......great work Kev!

[@outlawcrx]

Man i just got that epixon fork for Christmas for my schwinn protocol 2.7 and it was a game changer. Its a whole new bike now. Love the channel man you’ve helped me with a lot of info for my big box budget build. And i use budget loosely here lol. Keep it up man

[@KevCentral]

Nice!!

[@DerekWC]

Damn 99.6k to 100k went fast!!! I can remember when you were at 13k or so about 3yrs ago I think! Congratulations Kev!

[@CoolDRMONEY2002]

Dude honestly the bikes you review i would never buy ever BUTTTT I love this channel and content. You just seem like a really nice guy with a super calming voice. Youre the man

[@johndef5075]

Same here but I would like to try this on out just to see how it compares to my 2 to 3 grand bikes

[@jayejohnsoniv8479]

Awesome video. "Project Hydro" is my favorite!

[@gregkellow4723]

Great job on reaching 100k.....now on to 200k!👍

[@joshuazech7342]

Congrats on 100K! Really enjoy the old projects.

[@armandutan5901]

Congrats on 100K, Kevin! Been here since Hyper Hydro project 👌🏻

[@andreystarovoytov3337]

Yep, you did it, congratulations!!!

[@donnovicki9771]

100k. Big milestone. Congrats.

[@abigdawg025]

Kev, still have mine almost as fresh as it was when it was completed. Unfortunately I've been out of work and on oxygen now due to C19. But I hope to be well enough to try and get back out there this Spring with my totally upgraded every single part on my Hyper Hydroform....CONGRATS on 100K. Thats amazing and so cool. Happy to see the update as well. Can't wait for the next 100k.

[@KevCentral]

Thanks. I hope you heal fast. Covid is no joke.

[@matrixracing8268]

Congrats on 100k! Also, the Hydroform is my favorite bike build that you have done and it has to be the best budget big-box bike in my opinion.

[@charlesholland6851]

i usually wash my bike before i ride so you’re good. congratulations on 100k

[@mswaney81]

I built this bike based on your videos a couple years ago and mine still holds up very well. I don't do much trail riding, only occasionally.... but it is my only bike at the moment and i have no complaints. I took all the stickers off and it's quite the head turner when I go out with it. People always ask what kind of bike it is and where i bought it. :D I send them to your channel.

[@peterbaskind9872]

After finishing a budget project a couple of weeks ago, I agree with you on two things: 1) There ain't nuthin' wrong with the IXF crankset. It installs easily and does the job. The blue looked nice, too; and 2) Advent rules. My 9-speed with drop shifters was easy to install and never misses a shift. It does, however, have its own unique feel. It's mechanical and clunky -- but sort of in a good way. You KNOW you are not riding Shimano.

[@Develoquent]

Here's an idea for Hyper, bring back hyper hydroform!! But do a few changes!! - Make the frame more than one size!! Make it a 17", and a 19", and 21"! - Give it a 1 x 9 like your current explorer - Make the Headset Tapered! - fix the hyper explorer full-sus rear triangle to be a bit lighter/ better design like the old hyper hydroform. - keep the double-wall rims that are on the stock hyper explorer. - make the seatpost 350mm stock rather than a 300mm post! THATS IT!!! I will do upgrading on the rest! KEV CENTRAL, Thanks on the hydro update. Because of you and others, I bought the hyper explorer and upgraded the fork, brakes. Seatpost, and soon new pedals! Also ordered some clear tape for frame protection. The paint chips easy.

[@johnyork6955]

Proud to see you get to 100k Kev!

[@jeffreyfast4559]

I really enjoyed this bike as a project and hope that they bring it back.

[@rdfl]

I have had the Hyper Hydroform since 2/19, and it's good bike for the price I paid, $155. I did replace the shock with the DNM, but 200mm, otherwise stock. This year I had a few part failures, rear wheel axle snapped, and later on, seat clamp snapped when riding. I lost one of the suspension bolts, because it backed out during ride. Hyper customer service was A+ though, they sent me a complete new wheel assembly in under a week, and also a new seat clamp also in under a week, at no cost to me for both parts.

[@elulysero8863]

Does the bike sit higher with the 200mm shock ?

[@mrupholsteryman]

Thanks for the update! It is a pretty bike! (Especially with it all cleaned up!) 😇😎😀

[@poolereviews9828]

Wow well done kev on 100k subscribers. This mile stone just reminds me how long I've been watching for. Let's hope you get your plaque very soon cant wait to see it.well done👍👍

[@HanSolo__]

WOW Kev! Congrats! 100k! Thats a one solid number! Awesome job. 😄 Rock on man! Dont ever change! I would like you to think for a while about some other sort of target in givaway.. Maybe next one? 🤔 Someone who cant really afford his own good MTB and would appreciate it a LOT. I was thinking about me 25 years ago. I was just that poor kid which has to run when other kids ride their shiny bikes. This is something I wouldnt want to see never again. A sad kid's face, 😔 because he/she made everything to bring back the dead bike found off the road one day, but it wasnt enough... Everything just was not enough.

[@KevCentral]

Thanks. Due to the way things are right now I can’t do giveaways on the channel. The FTC implied those target kids, which isn’t the audience for this channel.

[@HanSolo__]

@@KevCentral Ive checked these rules, and its exactly how you described it. Yeah I do understand the interests and all but... dont you think this kinda sucks? Its like we (subscribers/followers/patrons) would MADE you do this only this way. Isnt it? This sounds crazy.. It has to be some wide context to it. Im sure it is but it still sucks...😔

[@HanSolo__]

@@KevCentral Anyway I happy for your 100k achivement. There was the need for your channel. The one that covers the cheap market bikes but not the typical one. The honest one. 🙂 ps I hope you will make an ultimate XC racing rig out of this carbon project!

[@okeedokee3131]

100k congrats man you deserve it

[@huskerfan3352]

Congrats on 100k I guess you could call it a late Christmas present

[@BerserkerNick]

Awesome build. Hyper should bring this bike back, with maybe making the headtube a little slacker and tapered, as well as a dropper post

[@mountainsmoore3657]

I hadn't ridden in several years, then went out last summer to ride with a friend. We rode past a skinny on the way in and I thought it looked fun, but blew around it. We rode about 8 miles and I didn't have any troubles. We were booking it back to the truck when I saw the skinny through the trees as we were rounding a curve and I got cocky...until I realized there was a DROP on this end. I tried to stop and ended up going over the bars in a grand fashion! I have wrecked bikes many times, but seldom that hard and never at 46 years old! It took me forever to get over that! I have a video from my chest mounted GoPro on my channel, if you'd like to check it out.

[@singletona082]

Some beautiful trails near you Kev. Kinda envious. Glad to see project hydro knocking around. Also thanks to your videos I've been recommending my brother wait til the 2021 aluminum comp hits shelves as it will be more than enough for him out of the box, and will give plenty of upgrade opprotunity if he wants to get more involved in riding. As for me? Been stuck with home projects so haven't gotten to ride like I should, but that has given me time to ponder upgrades for my bike. Namely what kind of tires to put on, if a suspension seat post is worth it along with grips and saddle replacement, and what ai could do to make my field rides more fun between now and when the rest of the fields open up. But definitely going to get better tires, that should make a huge difference over the base comfort/road style tires. Also considering the idea of an eight speed freewheel but that demands going with replacing the entire set. Which would be expensive for the money I have avalible. Maybe am upgrade for later. Looking for a proper huffy headbadge, because I plan on de stickering mine when the renovations and projects slow down, and I want a little class to my ride. Edit: also as of 7:13am my time (cst) youtube lists you at 100k subscribers.)

[@jaymason480]

Congratulations on your 100,000!!!!

[@JimRunarHansen]

You should try to put a dropper post on it. You could probably route the cable in the bosses on the top tube, and it won't look too bad. ;)

[@bigbuggabear7179]

I've had my IXF crankset for about 4 years now. I've damaged the chainring before any problems with the crank.

[@OfficialFedHater]

I've had mine coming up on two years with no problem.

[@tomherron4334]

Congratulations on hitting 100,000 subscribers. It is so well deserved.

[@colindixon9543]

100k well deserved 👏

[@FelixT370]

Every time I see you post a video my day gets better! Finally 100k!!

[@Stryford1]

Congratulations!

[@Rocky4719]

Absolutely ecstatic to see you hit that clean 100k subs! You deserve every single one! Hope 2021 brings you much more joy and prosperity. Happy new year!!

[@thomasmason7352]

Yessss 100k! Get in lad!

[@crowe2522]

Congratulations Kev good job! Happy New Year! 🥂 The bike is awesome, but those roots are tricky dangerous, be careful please. One of them,made my bike path a flight path.A year ago.

[@cycleriderroy]

loved it how you turned this bike into. It looks Good

[@kapilnanda5665]

hi vishu... howdy...👍

[@talesin13]

Congrats on the 100K!

[@skooterbrah]

Congratulations on 100k! I look forward to every time you post a new video. Keep up the great work, Kev!

[@bobk381]

Congrats on 100K! Let’s say bon voyage to 2020 and welcome the hope and expectations of a better New Year. Looking forward to new and exciting project bikes.

[@nickm3822]

In PA, the main trail feature is the horrible roots, and on a hardtail, your feet bounce right of the pedals every 2 seconds.

[@adambcvg]

Congrats on 100k!!

[@eastwood111]

What a beautiful looking bike! Congratulations on the 100k 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@chrisbalser3808]

Love the finish! Really like what you've done with it. What a shame they discontinued the bike. Congrats on the milestone! Can't wait to see who wins the bike.

[@waermelon5770]

Congratulations on 100K man! How is the linkage holding up on the hydro? I'd really like to seeman external dropper on one of your builds.

[@KevCentral]

Thanks. It’s doing well

[@hudsonball4702]

Now THIS is a gorgeous bike. that awesome sleek blue color fits it perfectly! Which I could have entered the contest, but I refuse to use patreon. Now if you had a subscribe star. I would have used that. and congrats on 100K!

[@purplegarage05]

Congratulations on 100k kev you helped me decide on my first mountain bike and I hope you will do so for many more people!

[@memereview30]

congrats on 100K

[@TE_53349]

Ive been watching for so long and keep forgetting to subscribe. Finally remembered!

[@brooksridesbikes]

Congrats on 100k kev you are awesome

[@OyaImAwsome1998]

I think you actually went with the 200mm DNM. I put a 190mm on and the linkage seems to be very close to bottoming out. Your’s still has plenty of clearance. I can’t help but feel extremely lucky to have found a hydroform by accident last summer! Thanks for helping me find some nice parts to upgrade it!

[@KevCentral]

Congrats, but I used a 190.

[@mrupholsteryman]

Congrats on the 100k!

[@jacksharmonoquinn572]

Congratulations on the 100 thousand, great channel, love the bike.

[@carsonpendleton8095]

Yay 100,000 subs nice job Kev

[@andrewcannon3926]

Woooooooooooo 100,000k. Subs Started from da bottom now we here!

[@matthewsierra314]

This has to be your best build to date... great job kevcentral. PS: I don’t care how built up a wal mart bike is, I’d never jump one or drop off more than 2ft lol. Peace.

[@cassiushamilton1759]

100k lets go !

[@frankyb5064]

Trail talk is my favorite content i love your channel! Congratulation for 100k!

[@bluelagoon152]

CONGRATS ON 100k

[@tofikhabie9193]

Congrats on 100k kev. Proud to be a viewer since 10k. 🎉

[@harrygrimley4352]

Hey Kev congratulations 🙌🙌

[@shigjetar]

Congrats on 100k, you deserve every one!

[@dunno730]

good job for 100k!!

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

Congrats! Nice to see this channel grow!

[@leemilica]

100k lets gooooo!!!

[@prestonlavigne8649]

im doing the same thing with my viking pro. its a canadian verision of the hydroform, hopefully mine turns out the same as yours it looks sick.

[@stevewendling276]

They are back at Walmart. Received notice today and ordered tonight. Delivery expected March 3, 2021. Ordering parts next.

[@elulysero8863]

I lucked out and bought 1 just before they sold out

[@BCPerformance417]

I just ordered some parts for my genesis v2100 when I get it finished you should check out the results.

[@thenorthben7832]

Love the vids kev! Been watching you for a while now and am so happy to see you hit 100k!!!

[@ROBinJVILLE]

congrats man. ive been around a while, and still enjoy the content. well done

[@Max-ek6nn]

happy 100k!

[@mvanalst2003]

Congratulations on 100k subs! Looking forward to 250k!

[@Husick420]

congrats on 100k

[@philbrown8056]

In Ontario its called hyper viking pro 29. I just bought on today from Walmart. 100% identical

[@scottmasker4389]

Great looking bike. Wish I could find one. I'm looking for a good project bike

[@jamesbondero6170]

Congrats 🎉 on 100K! Look forward to your vids. Happy New Year!

[@jensongroff]

Aye! 100k

[@mtbjun4936]

Awesome video I learn a lot thanks

[@aber416373]

My most comfortable saddle is the stock saddle that came with my 206 Rockhopper. I'm still using that saddle and bike, the saddle the last original part on the bike.

[@jimratzlaff3112]

What a cool giveaway! Congrats on 100K

[@anthonycastiglia2766]

Can you do a review on the vilano cobra 29er mountain bike

[@jacklo325]

Funny you brought this back. I was just thinking about this bike past weekend. Really want a cheap FS frame and build it, and not feeling that new explorer. It would great if hyper bring this back.

[@outlawcrx]

Good job on 100 k

[@paullmight42]

the ixf crank set is legit...i have one myself...i found a set of square black snail chain ring bolts...they really polish the look, instead of that raw unfinished look...just fyi...

[@upstatecre8]

Love what you do with these affordable bikes. I was wondering if you could point me towards a good video on how to convert rear hubs, I get kinda turned around.

[@KevCentral]

I just buy new wheelsets 😂

[@Elena14204]

I love the hydro