Made This Mountain Bike Feel Brand New for Under $600

The new SHIMANO DEORE 12 speed has landed and I managed to snag myself a full kit....which I promptly gave to my pal, Chris! Now he has an essentially brand new bike, all thanks to this groupset.
Check out the new SHIMANO DEORE here 👉 bit.ly/deore12spd
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[@PaulThePunter]

Yes yes, we put a few more things on than just the DEORE groupset...but I was just feeling nice. 😉Check it out here 👉bit.ly/deore12spd

[@GermanLP333]

1:06 wrong prices for conversions its the ones from whole set :D

[@bensonbuala5781]

To be honest i really dont know the price i did not check yet the shimano website i just believe what they are announcing about the product and the price hehe

[@trailboss4395]

Paul The Punter best content creator out there, paul it would mean the world in you follow me on insta. @alfie.chthell take care 🤛

[@Steve-O-NC]

Gifts like this could make the difference between someone giving up riding or falling in Love with a spot that can change life's for a lifetime

[@BMfins]

👍👍

[@remymetailler]

Ahahah good one. I remember filming with Chris in 2013 when he had a trashed Specialized Demo 2010 with no more transmission, play everywhere, no brake pads on the front, a huge bubble on the rear break, and basically the bike was un rideable, but he will still bomb down fire roads to come and shoot out Whistler Bike Park edits! Hard worker and great dude he is!

[@PaulThePunter]

That is exactly him 😂

[@hobmarg]

Late on this vid but Chris deserves this just for all those sick park edits with you a few years ago!!

[@remymetailler]

@@hobmarg He for sure does! And we are back filming together a new video...

[@harrisonsearle7442]

​@@remymetailler Rémy, you the man

[@nicholejohansen8537]

Dude I wish I was sponsored by Shimano that's like a blessing

[@mrwhips1947]

same

[@PaulThePunter]

It’s great stuff!

[@lakesidelaunchers4307]

That’s awesome. I am starting a KZbin channel about biking if you wanna check it out

[@RealJawnes]

Lakeside launchers stop spamming

[@lakesidelaunchers4307]

Dud that was 18 hours ago I already stopped 👍

[@mrwhips1947]

everything is shimano? yes, you want it to work do you? -paul the punter, shimano

[@buildtestflyrepeat9428]

They should be giving him so much money for just that one line

[@thenakinavy]

he does call himself out straight after to be fair though......

[@silasjandl1151]

true

[@Adam-xo7cv]

My sentiments exactly. Shimano or walk.

[@ystrahm]

I never tried X01 or XX1, but i have a GX Eagle groupset. Switched the shifter and derailleur to an XT after the second GX derailleur bent (without even bending the hanger). The XT derailleur feels much more high-quality and costs the same. And the Sram Guide RS brakes were awful, changed to Magura MT7, but Shimano brakes feel nice too.

[@elorz007]

At some point I was expecting: "and the frame is cracked so I took this one I have lying around"

[@alhanx2046]

epic>>>>>>>>>>>

[@T-Crack]

Nice one Paul, using your sponsorship to help out your friends like that. I hope you do really help Dan out too 🤣. Nice little heart warmer 🤘

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha maybe I’ll get the chance one day!

[@bensonbuala5781]

You're a truly real friend Sir Paul! Can you imagine you gave your brandnew dropper post just to make your friend bike work properly! A very kind friend!

[@PaulThePunter]

Ahh couldn’t let it leave like that!

[@bensonbuala5781]

@@PaulThePunter Nice! God bless and stay safe!

[@chrissmith2729]

Had to have added several links to the chain for that kind of droop. Or it was improperly sized in the first place. And those guide brakes work great when they are bled. Also sram shifting is pretty nice too if your derailleur hanger isnt bent. He had a nice kit already, would be nice if he just took care of it and didnt treat it like disposable commodity.

[@pidgie3397]

Yeah, a bit maintenance at least, hopefully he services his suspension

[@chrissmith2729]

@@pidgie3397 I'm going to guess probably not 🤣

[@google_account_]

dude he just makes these video to advertise his sponsors i mean guides are way better then deores

[@mangoshake]

@@google_account_ guides are absolutely worse than deores lmao. The only sram brakes worth batting an eye to are code rsc. Not even code r's are worth looking at.

[@chocolat4hogs]

Long Long ago, I realized when riding, get something of a good level of components for a bike. The feel, the light touch, precision impact will make me smile and enjoy my sport so much more. Thanks for sorting this chaps life out.

[@RunBikeMike]

Paul this is so awesome. I love seeing good will happening from KZbinrs. Keep up this awesome positivity.

[@mtblifer7431]

You're a great friend Paul and a great ambassador for the sport! Keep it up!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks my friend 🤟

[@SigurdFlaatten]

"Brand new for under $600" - adds $600 more in unspecified parts to achieve the effect....

[@bazuka185]

clickbait

[@yaishmatheen4274]

Yo he got the drivetrain for free...

[@SigurdFlaatten]

@@yaishmatheen4274 Yo, he is sponsored by this brand, and it's misleading to his viewers to say you can make your mountain bike feel brand new for $600. Unless you also can get mountain bike stuff for free?

[@yaishmatheen4274]

Sigurd Flaatten I suppose. But he could mean get just the drivetrain. I’m not playing favourites, just trying to look at it from each angle.

[@SigurdFlaatten]

@@yaishmatheen4274 My point is that considering how many changes they did end up doing, just changing the drivetrain for just under $600 absolutely does not make his mountain bike feel brand new.

[@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday]

As someone who has friends that don’t take care of their bikes, I have given up helping them when they need to do repairs. Like, dude, if you don’t care for your bike, I’m not even going to bother. I am way more enthusiastic to help the friends I know spend time washing and servicing their bike.

[@bigrigmtber857]

Bro, that was a great thing you did for your friend! You are a generous person. Much respect Paul!!

[@mtbcobra2540]

I love the fitting from the crank to the chainring it is so smooth!

[@andyginther8562]

Super sick! Paul you’re like a mtb superhero. Must feel so amazing to be able to stoke out a friend so well.

[@markdavis8430]

Best bit about this is you gave it to you mate Respect man

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

I have a Deor-eh 12sp on my bike and it’s great. Love these bike upgrade vids. Keep them coming!

[@justjordan8018]

7:12 You mean that in reality all it needed was a Derailleur Hanger :) I guess you could have saved $ 595

[@bananasstuff3344]

and a brake bleed, dropper bleed, and new bearings. edit: new chain, jockey wheels, cassette, chain ring, cables, sooo no. but yes. kinda...

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

Such a cool thing to do for your buddy. I bet that he was totally blown away when it finally sank in just how much you and Dan had done to his bike. You da man Paul. 👍👍

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers dawg!

[@kev-o1416]

I’m still riding my 2019 giant reign with the lower end shimano group set and I love it. Imagine with that whole set up haha game changer for me if it was to happen. Good stuff Paul. Keep up the great vibes man!

[@sylvaner01]

That’s a sick video thanks for the content, subbed

[@tim3kgt]

love how you take care of your friends. !

[@PaulThePunter]

It’s good eh?

[@BrianVaughn]

My first full sus bike had deore components and they worked great. I recently swapped my drivetrain, except the cassette, to XT 12 speed. Love the Shimano feel. I was pretty disappointed when Santa Cruz stopped offering a Shimano build on their affordable builds. Nice work on the video.

[@tomek6481]

When my bike it’s give a foreign sounds my hart is crying. Good job Paul 😀

[@Creeper9595]

Cracking video Paul! Just changed my drivetrain from GX Eagle to SLX 12spd and omd, the shifting is so crisp and the levers just feel so positive. Totally understand why you're with Shimano! Keep pinning it dude!🤙

[@PaulThePunter]

Right? Pretty next level.

[@Creeper9595]

Paul The Punter Best upgrade I’ve ever made!

[@TheCrashingDad]

*Paul, the Dobrik of MTB 😎

[@PaulThePunter]

My dream title!

[@jamesconder8580]

Sick Paul love the great video

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers!

[@thenakinavy]

his stoke was real seeing all the new kit!

[@StraightLine_MTB]

That rear derailleur looks high end. Love the new Shimano 12 speed.

[@george07448]

Great bike refresh 🚲👍

[@evanmtb4511]

Paul is a blessing to us in quarantine!

[@PaulThePunter]

🤟

[@E620SE]

I thought that corona thing were over

[@sp3edstr]

Thats amazing that you were able to do that for your friend. What I wouldn't give to get one free thing for once. But the Deore set is now definitely on my wish list for sure!

[@turboelephant6298]

Nice! Love these sort of videos, good dudes all round. \m/

[@gradymorrow5488]

downhill first ride commentary was great

[@PaulThePunter]

He was a good talker for sure

[@Jabbatan]

It is so cool that shimano made a really good 12s group for such a good price just one of the many reasons that shimano is just the best!!!!

[@PaulThePunter]

Precisely!

[@Benri05]

better than sram sx, which has a plastic build

[@shralpmtb1201]

Your videos are amazing Paul keep up the great work

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks a bunch!

[@NorCalRide]

In the early 2000's I tried deore groupset on a friend's specialized. It was so nice I thought it was the best Shimano had to offer.

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha believeable!

[@MellowYellowCJ7]

This needs more than a like...really cool.

[@vipulkapoor8922]

Hey, i love biking and i do it for a living. I deliver food for a living 5 days a week. When i am not i do bike rides to different trails in tornado. I have a walmart gravel bike which had cheap wheels, tires. Had bar end index shifting and chinese rear derailleur which sucks. It has a 1x9 drivetrain. I really like taking it to the trails so i did a few upgrades. New rear wheel with a cassette instead of a freewhee but only 11t-28t as I couldn’t afford to wait 6-8weeks buying at AliExpress or pay 100-150$ for a 10-46t on Amazon. Then i added sensah brifters and some nice bartapes which work really really nice. And finally added cable actuation type hydraulic brake calipers and finally added compressionless housing all around. Recently the drop handle bars slip on jumps, the bottom bracket is really bad and creaks and doesn’t move freely. The pedals are really really gunky inside so dont move. Wheels and disks are all out of align. Bar tape wasn’t done on point, theres things stuck inside the frame. The rear derailleur doesn’t have a clutch so its really bad. Front crank is bent. Brakes rub. And finally the hub is silent which i hate also it doesn’t move freely. If you wanna try doing a gravel bike for a change and wanna help out a fan then consider this comment. Ps i live in toronto. Anyways, love your content and love seeing you brings bikes back to life.

[@hwordog]

What a good mate you are Paul. And if that guy is liking the brakes on the first run... he better watch out when they actually burn in !!!

[@sickedits824]

Such a feel good video. I built a young lad a full bike because his mum could not afford to get him one and the look in his face when i gave him it was amazing!

[@PaulThePunter]

That’s awesome! Giving is better than receiving for sure :)

[@mr.d7429]

Dude, you are the best friend ever!

[@markhughes7956]

Great to see a good old shimano proven to be brilliant.. made his bike look way better

[@dalelakusta8143]

You are awesome Paul! And thank you Shimano for supplying his friend with stuff so he doesn't injure himself this season!!

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha never looked at it like that!

[@tbenallie]

1:06 did I hear you say they've released an 11 speed version of the new drive train? Where can i find that?

[@mtbcobra2540]

Such a Great Video! I also ride Shimano and its so crisp!

[@andrewlow-hang3106]

Great stuff. 👍👍👍

[@christianlemorinas3646]

You're so awesome man, hope to have friend like you 👍 with a big heart.

[@Drcre8tve]

What a great thing to do for someone! I just realized all my friends suck.

[@brucemacneil]

This is a great video - In the vid and in the comments the reality of all the awesome people in Squamish shine through - very nice.

[@benjaminrozier8063]

PLEAAAAAAAASE tell me where I can get that foam for the internal cable routing

[@PaulThePunter]

Probably at your local shop! Good bikes come with them...like Scott 😎

[@benjaminrozier8063]

@@PaulThePunter #sponsorsdream, I'm not sure there are any scott retailers in my area, shame 😂

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Benjamin Rozier go to any bike shop and ask for the Jagwire internal cable foam. I just got this and its cheap, easy to install and works a treat.. jagwire.com/products/small-parts/internal-housing-damper

[@nosreuter]

@@benjaminrozier8063 Paul can probably arrange a heli drop. Only seems reasonable considering social distancing! 🤔

[@vasocreta]

Wholesome stuff.

[@linustakee7547]

Super Top video jajajajaj. Now I feel big motivated to get on the trail myself, what gets me going the longest while bike is *Delta Parole* or other rokk music!

[@THOELL2737]

nice i like these videos fixing people bikes its a nice group set . as soon as my 11 speed stops working i will be changing it i would like free stuff lol . thank youPaul for another good video

[@wallygoots]

Brilliant guys! Generosity is how company and content creators should make the world better. Glad the new tech trickles down too. Good for us who buff up older bikes to keep price low. My Turner was $850 total with new GX 10 speed, sunrace, maxxis, raceface bars. Shifts like a dream and gets me out there. Adding a dropper post eventually and keeping it under $1000.

[@lewisbutcher781]

Nice one Paul the punter!

[@PaulThePunter]

💪

[@shannonw5999]

Thanks for the video! Wimpus 😸

[@bonntanamolnb8824]

Awesome vid and work. This is the dream, help from brands so you can help your friends ❤️

[@roostcaboose]

Sick bike. I love my Spartan but had to change the brakes as well. 🤙🏼

[@downtoridemtb]

So what’s better, SRAM SX Eagle or this new Deore 12 speed?

[@ben_pedelty]

9:27 sponsors dream

[@volcom21d]

super cool of you guys to do this. would a shimano kit like this work to turn a 1x10 into a 1x12??

[@mattyfrommacc1554]

My first Deore groupset was 6 speed in the v early 90's quite quickly followed by XT, HG, 7 Speed and other tweaks were welcome (we will forget about biopace) whilst Deore became Deore DX for a bit (with the cheaper Deore LX, which was a bit rough back then tbh), the name and reassuring quality has stood the test of time

[@brandonbarragan3793]

Paul “Pimp My Ride” the Punter!

[@MrStangerbanger]

Can you post a link to a compete bike tool kit? Tools to redo anything..

[@seanglysing6913]

I need that group set😍

[@JClark2600]

I ride the Deore XT brake set with ICE tech rotors and love them. They stop on a dime and are extremely easy to adjust.

[@Adam-xo7cv]

Are they adjustable at the brake lever or just at the caliper?

[@JClark2600]

@@Adam-xo7cv easy answer both. The lever has the adjustments I think you're w/o dering about but to center the calipers the brake itself needs to be adjustable just so the pads don't rub. I think my rotors are the 200mm kind and I've rode down an EWS line at North Star in California and they held the same grip as they did at the top of the run.

[@trangoadvisory]

As good as it gets for a Shimano commercial!

[@derroncook1402]

What a great friend!

[@arrajewel]

true

[@endurodavemtb6099]

Hey Paul, a while back I commented that I was growing weary of the KZbin look at all my free shit videos, that I was here to watch the riding, not all the "free" stuff you were getting as a result of your hard work. Well videos like this have me easting my words. Not that you need my, or anyone's kudos, but kudos to you for using your powers for good! Haha Anyway, have a good one, and stay safe... Signed a resubscriber.

[@petsokoma6580]

Please answer me, I have a cube aim Red n orange but I chanded the brakes to Shimano mt200, should I be scary when I do downhill or jumps and ramps? Or I should be afraid because it's good bike so it won't brake?

[@ryansantiago941]

DUDE JUST GOT A NEW BIKE , HELL YEAH BRO

[@CaninsLupus]

Both uk Pricing are the same? Assuming this was a slight error for the drivetrain price conversion?

[@011sale]

Oh man I wish I could get a replacement for my Shimano tourney lmao. Great video!

[@george_1430]

Hey paul do you run your brakes the uk way round or America

[@mtbcobra2540]

Why is the Euro Price with and without the brakes the same in your Video?

[@scottolivier8636]

Paul I have a 1x10 drivetrain 11-40t cog and I def want to switch to an 11 or 12 speed. I would like a 50 t. So I can climb steep punchy climbs without burning out so fast. What would be the best but cheapest option possible? I know very kittle about bike mechanics etc so thamks in advance e for the help. Also I want to echo whatbone of the other guys said abiut you beimg a good friend. You hooked bobo up amd now this video. You go above an beyond amd this is within just hit the sun button.

[@bensun432]

Perfect, the dream!

[@PaulThePunter]

Always

[@BrokeGalaxy41]

used to have a devinci spartan absolute solid bike i had blown the shock, drive train was worn out chain was mega stretched, thrashed the wheels. Broke a brake lever and a reverb lever. still was a solid bike. But one service got it in lovely condition

[@MidwestFreerideColation]

I live your videos do you have any recommendations for my friend who needs a new hardtale but dosent do hardcore riding I do freeride so I have no clue but he dosent want to spend an organ for it. Also 🔥🔥🔥🔥 video

[@CristianCiupitu]

GT Avalanche or Zaskar if he has more money to spend.

[@Chowder6486]

Can i get the old brakes and drivetrain? that will be a huge upgrade to my bike.

[@pjrevvlog6383]

I wish i can do those things on my bike Overall thats a awsome makeover to a good friend 💯💯

[@gabecunningham6508]

Paul your videos are 🔥

[@PaulThePunter]

👌

[@Mythix2]

"just slap this new drivetrain on your old bike" what are these? oh yeah, you also need to buy new wheels......

[@philipps4322]

Or get a new driver body 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@simonarends7802]

Or get the 11 speed version.

[@shemshem9998]

Costs only like 50 bucks for slx, I laced my wheel up with the new hub within a day, rebuilding a wheel is actually really good to do and teaches u stuff so I would say it’s worth it

[@PaulThePunter]

What these others said

[@stanp2281]

Or just get a new freehub body

[@adityasahu2103]

such an awesome friend

[@ronzhake1756]

wow amazing,love people who had a great heart

[@planeandsimple431]

That was truly awesome, Paul. Could you possibly make my 2005 Hardrock a 2020 Stumpjumper? I'd totally take a Scott if you'd prefer. It is my birthday today... 😁

[@mrvwbug4423]

I suspect that new 12 speed Deore is going to be very popular, it's almost certainly going to be more durable and smoother than both SX and NX eagle.

[@athi9348]

I was so excited to hear about a under 300 dollar group set only to find out it’s 800 fricking Canadian!!!! Damn it, can I have Chris’s old stuff

[@Tc-hb8vp]

The bike sounds really quiet with the new components and the foam inserts cor the internal cables

[@julesowen-jones9815]

I'm looking at getting a Trek Fuel Ex 5 or Scott Spark 970 is this an immediate upgrade you would recommend?

[@PaulThePunter]

Depends what’s on there in the first place!

[@markhagopian3257]

Nice to see you do something nice for your friends. Im looking at that new drive train for my felt decree. I just have to figure out if they will fit on my shimano deore hubs. With 142mm spacing. Time to replaced my 10 spd set up. Hopefully when this covid thing is over I'll still have a job and can save up for it.

[@PaulThePunter]

You could always freshen it up with the new 11spd Deore, should fit on your current setup no problem.

[@Chiby2510]

Your friend is a lucky friend. With the crisis going on, this groupset won't come anytime soon. Can't wait to see it, cause plan to check out the brake lever.

[@PaulThePunter]

It should actually be in stores pretty soon!

[@Thebirdemoji]

I dont even have shifting anymore my shift cable said I'm done with live and snapped and all the bike shops are filled up rn and I also need and brake fluid Change because most of the movement on the fingers for the brake levers is just like a 63% dead zone there's no braking there.

[@MartinTeerly]

Where can I get new xt 11 speed cassette ?

[@joshkerr48]

Could you please do a video with dan explaining how to prevent the things that happened with the bike in the beginning in the first place? Just simple replacement and maintenance with a time or mileage frame? Just like your fork service one, that was great!

[@PaulThePunter]

Well that would be a great one, but there’s nothing I can add to everything else on the internet! Just check with a chain checker regularly and take it to your local shop if you’re unsure.

[@joshkerr48]

Ok. Thanks Paul. I just thought your fork service one was so funny and it’s really nice to see someone who is an average person, not crazy good mechanic who works at a bike shop, but someone who has the same issues as us. And having dan there is cool to see because he’s there to correct you and gives some great insight though! I always watch your videos smiling or have learned something after!

[@kayne8126]

1:10 "has Sram Code RSC on his dh bike yet sponsored by Shimano"

[@ethankugler5375]

For some reason I keep thinking chris’ bike is a giant reign and not a devinci Troy

[@timothyinman5494]

Its pretty cool how you let your friends benefit from your channel you could have put them on something but Pretty awesome thing to do.

[@PaulThePunter]

Just my every day :)