Budget 3X8 TO 1X8 Crankset UPGRADE AMAZON (IXF) JIANKUN

I used this Crankset before on my DiamondBack Atroz, and yes this is an awesome crank,
I never had any problems with it so here I am again with the same cheap crank
HOW TO CONVERT A MOUNTAIN BIKE TO A 1X DRIVETRAIN
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[@taylorbunbun6892]

Tip: Attach the chainring to the inside of the crankset, making it central to the cassette and a perfect chain alignment. Use the washers on the bottom bracket to guide you, if the alignment is too near the inside of cassette, towards the frame, if needed. Very important.

[@nameless-og]

Came down here looking to confirm this too 😂 was thinking "wait a minute, aren't you only supposed to put a bash gaurd on the outside".

[@TheRazvancristian]

i fitted my new chainring same way,i thought i am only one what doing it that?now i found this video....look better in this way then to put the chairing on left side...are any factors or bad things if i keep it like that?

[@batucetin9606]

​@@TheRazvancristianyeah your chainline will prolly be off which can cause wear and tear on the chain and loss of efficiency to name a few.

[@bobobobobobo4597]

Should note, you don’t have replace the front crank set if you are short on funds. You can just remove all the chain rings and attach 1x narrow wide. It’s how I’ve done a 1-by conversion when I couldn’t afford it. You can save a lot of money this way since you don’t need new cranks set and tools for the crank set.

[@juanpinate7319]

Hey there! So can I just put a New chainring (38T) with the stock crank, and the stock 8speed(?

[@bobobobobobo4597]

@@juanpinate7319 long as you can find the chainring with correct bolt pattern, no problem.

[@juanpinate7319]

That was fast haha, thanks a lot bro❤️

[@GXMania]

hollow crank looks way more cooler than a 3x stock crank with fd hehe

[@irishtruther1013]

@@GXManiahollow cranks will need replacing more than square bottom brackets . Typical squares can last 5-10yrs or more who knows. Google hollowtech vs square and youll see

[@rchydrozz751]

Some one mentioned you put the narrow wide chain ring on the outside position on the crank. You really want to see whats really going on with alignment. Take a look from the back of the bike. looking across the chain, to see the offset alignment between the front and rear. Now you can see, on the 1x conversion putting the 1x ring on the center position is the correct way.

[@barefootbob1269]

@Ai He is referring to mounting the chain ring on the inside of the spider. In most cases that will give you a better chain line. It can really go either way but as stated usually best inside or where the middle ring was on a 3x

[@jp93309]

Also there was no mention of using any spacers with the bottom bracket. On my 3x7 to 1x10 conversion, I learned that I had to use 1 spacer on the drivetrain side. Spacers usually come with the bottom bracket.

[@markthomas5683]

I was thinking the same thing as I watched this. Also, there are quite a few 1x conversion chainrings that have a offset flange or built-in spacer to move the chainring a little bit more toward the middle.

[@thelandylad1022]

Here is a hack: Hang an old tire from the celling, hook your saddle in it and you've got a repair stand.

[@jamesconnolly4380]

That's smart actually

[@davidgarza2267]

Would this be safe to use on a dropper post?

[@decomposing_while_alive2002]

@@davidgarza2267 yes

[@forshee47]

I use a strap from my garage door motor bracket. Hook the strap to the seat post and can adjust the height that way. It works but a real bike stand it still much nicer

[@septim_mart]

Here's your 100th like

[@UnliAhon]

Zelda beats! 👌

[@MCMTB]

One of the best :)

[@rajeemontemayor4995]

Boss ian

[@connor0morrin]

always love to hear it

[@stephenbalagtas7046]

Pwede pala yun boss Ian 1x8

[@meljacob9387]

ito sana itatanong ko sayu idol hehe

[@doncrescas]

Three points: Normally with this kind of crank you would install a single chainring on the INSIDE (toward bottom bracket) so that you have the proper chainline. This will be especially important if you put on wide range cassette. Second, no need for that much grease when installing the BB, it just attracts dirt. The spinning of the crank takes place due to the sealed bearings. Third, a two piece bottom bracket usually comes with a plastic inner sleeve that runs between the two halves and serves to minimize contamination.

[@nzo_6543]

What the heck? You mean inside the crank arm or inside of the crank spindle? Because notice at 5:11 it only has a groove outside of the crank which i'm referring to inside the crank arm.

[@fender1000100]

Depends. If you are running A litepro chainring with a chaingaurd. The teeth are automatically more centered. Than a typical ring without a chaingaurd. And in my experience have superior performance and more efficiency. Than chainrings without a gaurd placed either side of the crank bolt brackets

[@jwiereng]

Agreed - too much grease in areas that do not need to spin

[@DeanH51]

If you do this 1X conversion and convert to a more modern cassette and derailleur, I have found it is best to put the chainring on the inside of the cranks and remove any bottom bracket spacers from the drive side. Otherwise, your chain is too far out of line with the largest gears and causes issues (noisy pedaling, chain drops down gears if pedal backwards, etc.)

[@Kayvoyager]

Having less range is an upgrade nowadays! Interesting times 🤔.

[@marviorose7614]

I thought I was the only one wondering this

[@tgriffiths8150]

Yes because it helps with weight reduction and with the chain staying on the sprocket

[@mezmerya5130]

you dont really need range on mtb since you dont cadence it, so it's just redundand, for most applications. at road bike range and switch step is crucial for riding in groups.

[@egoat5082]

For a road or gravel bike, yes I can understand where you're coming from. But with mtb, a front derailleur is just another heavy part to break on jumps and rocky descents. And also it's alot heavier with all those chainrings. Having more range in the back like a 9-12 speed 11-48t cassette is a better option as it allows for some good range aswell as weight reduction and less complexity on the bike.

[@tgriffiths8150]

@@user-zx2mc6pp8o mtbs need gears lol

[@jjayyoung7335]

I agree with you 100%, I absolutely hate a front derailleur on a mountain bike, period. Whoever invented the narrow wide chain ring set up I commend to no end, what a fantastic idea that has worked out so well for me. I believe the fewer parts on a mountain bike the better as long as all your bike parts work well for their intended function. Keep up making good instructional videos😎😎😎

[@lukasbad5646]

Hello straight from Poland, from Warsaw, nice movie, although I never recommend Chinese parts, but I am full of admiration for you that you do everything yourself and only with the tools you have in your garage, which is just like me, I have already subscribed to your channel, there is not much now people who make videos about older bike models, go on, some of your videos help me with my own repairs and rework. Thanks, take care and stay well

[@mangjosethethird531]

after watching this.. now I'm ready to change my crank set like yours

[@jasonlewis6914]

I like that you went from a budget mountain bike. an started upgradeing it little by little. I did that same thing.then it got out of control lol. Now I'm running 11 speed xtr and xtr brakes lol.

[@MCMTB]

Heck yeah

[@mcbrian]

"Downgrading" my hardtail to a singlespeed chainring was the best move I ever made

[@xytkhi]

lool yeah heheh

[@VirtualGhost27]

Considering every top hardtail manufacturer uses a 1X system I’d say you’re bang wrong. Nice try though.

[@yannickvilleneuve2307]

😂 the 2010s are finished

[@jeremys6631]

I had 3x on my road and MTB. I never had to leave the middle ring. Bay Area...

[@azovandy14.88]

You kids are crazy saying the front derailer looks off. I thought XTR or your choice of premium components were great in the early 2000-2010 but now the single chainring up front is everywhere but I kept my hard tail setup I’ve had for 20 years with some upgrades and I still prefer it to the new hardtails that aren’t as light and made much for downhill racing/enduro compared to the way xc races used to be

[@fairplayer916]

you got THAT bike for $200? dude nice find.

[@vladimirilicilenin3533]

I could buy one for 300 but i said nah and bought a full suspension for 500 ghost amr 2995

[@britshell]

1/2 of the value of new that's about right for the use market.

[@fairplayer916]

@@britshell dude adleast where im from, thats a $500 bike used.

[@britshell]

@@fairplayer916 In America (Georgia to be exact), where this video was filmed the Specialized Pitch is MSRP $500 new from the shop. $200 used for this bike is just an ok deal.

[@fairplayer916]

@@britshell oh okay. In California is closer to 1000

[@snak8y8s]

Dropping that zelda fairy music kept me around!

[@330_Crew]

One tip. I usually recommend people buy the smallest tooth count front chainring they can find if they are not upgrading the rear cassette at the same time (usually 30t is the smallest). Most 3x rear cassettes are not geared very low. A small front chainring provides a little more lower range.

[@MCMTB]

That's true, I'm using a 32t on my Jamis and I feel like I'm being left behind when I'm riding with former pros,

[@jrockthecasbah]

Thanks for the tip. Planning on going 1x8 w 32/11t Mongoose Vinson fatbike. Bought a Snail 30t, hope it turns out okay.

[@jwiereng]

ya, but now you loose top end

[@shwndh]

Finally someone installed them correctly. Install the preload cap first, add grease to the BB, and add thread lock to the chainring bolts. Great job! Now it's time to upgrade the cassette and drivetrain. :(

[@xoloitsquintli]

I was waiting for the cassette upgrade but maybe homeboy is just a beast on the hills and doesn't need a wide range cassette 😆

[@MCMTB]

I wish Dude lol, it's coming soon

[@xoloitsquintli]

@@MCMTB I'll keep an eye out

[@MeachPango]

@@xoloitsquintli can i just add 2 more gears to my rear cassette? or do i have to buy a WHOLE new cassette.

[@jwiereng]

@@xoloitsquintli yes, Without a wide range cassette the man suddenly made his bike less capable. Low is now less low, and high is now less high

[@user-qu2fq2sc5q]

WOW but man I learned the 2/4 vice thing from this. Thats another small life saver. Why didnt I think of it before. Thankyou

[@david78212]

I did the same thing to a Trek Marlin 5 and the weight savings alone makes it worth it. You should weigh that stuff in the bin and just see how much that stuff alone weighs. I now have a 1X, tubeless and an air fork and now my bike feels lighter than my road bike lol...

[@david78212]

Jay Ay I did change the wheelset, I wanted a wider rim. And I bought a whole new drivetrain, it came as a pull from someone else’s upgrade. You had better check your info... the 2020 Marlin 5 comes with a cassette, I think, but haven’t checked all bikes, that Trek has pretty much dropped the freewheel setup all together. I really don’t care about what you think “I wasted” MY money on, at the time I couldn’t afford “more” bike, so I upgraded this one and now have what “I” want. Spend YOUR money the way YOU want, and don’t try to tell others how to spend THEIR money.

[@rlake349]

Jay Ay So I have old Diamondback Sorrento that came with a 3x7 like your Marlin 5 and I replaced the stock Shimano 14-28 freewheel with the $34 Shimano 14-34, then replaced the heavy triple crank with a cheap CDH 32t single crank from Amazon. The chain line is spot in line with the middle of the freewheel and now the bike is nearly 2 pounds lighter and shifts perfectly. It may not be for everyone but it will handle any blue trail in my area.

[@david78212]

@thespiritbomb I blocked his comments, I don't have the time or the desire to listen to crap from people that think there way is the way something should have been done and there is no other way to do it. Thank You for seeing right through the his BS.

[@MCMTB]

LoL why is this dude so mad 😁, Upgrade your bike if you want too , I dont know why people are always complaining about us spending our money on things that we love, yolo

[@david78212]

MCMTB because I was able to upgrade it incrementally over a year, if I would have waited for more money, it would have been close to that time until I could have bought a bike. What I object to the most is you trying to tell somebody how and on what they should spend their money on. You may have a budget that allows you to buy any bike you want, but I’m on an extremely limited budget right now and I’ll not explain my choice to you. I got most of the parts as pulls from others people upgrades, so they didn’t cost me retail. If you were to buy the bike and immediately start dumping money on a bunch of upgrades, then yeah, you should have just bought a better bike. If you do it over time and with a limited budget and are willing to buy lightly used parts, it might be an option to look at. You are in no position to dictate to anyone what they buy or what they spend their money on. If you want to pay my bills and buy the stuff I use, dictate away. Otherwise shut up.

[@pcbuk1976]

I went single speed on front and back on mine, love how cleaner it looks with no cables or clunky gear shifters, it's like therapy removing that crap

[@brayanmahechalopez4398]

Love the Zelda music!!! And I can recomend to use a chain guide, that rear derailleur doesn't have block to make the chain more stable and avoid the chain to out from the crankset, but with a chain guide you can solve the problem of chain. :D

[@---GOD---]

One of the first things I did with my new bike was remove the front derailleur and replaced the chain-rings with a single narrow-wide.

[@cdesrae1212]

GOD I was actually thinking of doing the same to my gravel bike. You think it’ll shift just fine if I do it?

[@cdesrae1212]

And how many teeth chain Ring did you go with?

[@MCMTB]

Mine shifts awesome just make sure to remove maybe 3 chain links

[@---GOD---]

@@cdesrae1212 It shifts perfectly. You might need a spacer for the chainring to keep your chainline aligned but that's about it. The number of teeth depends on what kind of riding you're doing and what cassette you have. More teeth will give you more top end for speed and less teeth will give you more bottom end for climbing so compare it to your current chainring and see if you need more or less or the same.

[@cdesrae1212]

Did you have to use a chin guide?

[@chingskie4063]

Awesome! For me, 3ple chainring and front shifter is perfect for bike commuting and long distance riding. 1by is perfect for trails.

[@sdqsdq6274]

damn u save me some money but mine big chain ring one or tooth seem to be premature wear

[@thampadua7261]

Bb shell when applying grease be like Ohhh yeah😎

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

I really appreciate this video.Because, as you know, these cranks came with absolutely no instructions.I wasn't sure how many spacers to use.It seems like everybody uses one spacer for a 73 mm bottom bracket.I also appreciate you showing me how to use that tool on the opposite of the drive side to tighten up the cranks.

[@rckd5903]

Switched from 3x8 to 1x8 when the chainring of my commute bike was worn out using the exact same kit. Works like a charm.

[@vin17flores72]

Really enjoyed your to the point illustrative clip. Its great.

[@tylerfishing1118]

Keep this series up because my bike is like this and I've wanted a single speed for ages

[@jaymzsemaj013]

After buying all stock bike, this vid would be a great to watch.

[@theshamanarchist5441]

I've got one of them ISF cranks on my main ride. The bottom bracket was crap so you best swap that out for a nice Shimano one (cost me £12 in UK). Other than that you are good to go. Totally agree with you on front derailleurs. They just mess-up the asthetic of the bike in the crank zone. I've just done a 1x10 hardtail that was a 3x9 originally(bought a 10 speed freewheel, obviously). I can't wait to session it after this strange period of viral lockdown ends. Yeah man. That bike looks 100x more dope with the new gearing. Sweet.

[@MCMTB]

Thanks man, it'll be 1x11 soon

[@theshamanarchist5441]

@@MCMTB Doesn't that involve a whole lot of extra cost and hassle(?):- getting a differant rear hub (that can accommodate 11x size cassette) and spending out big bucks on a geared rear derailleur(to help with chain slackness). Not to mention a new 11x shifter. That was why I went from my original 9x to a 10x cassette. Also, I found out I can get 10 settings off of a 9x Shimano Alivio shifter (a -1 gear that involves clever use of the thumb to get 2 gear sprockets out of one shifter setting. It works surprisingly well as if it was a 10x shifter) if you have the dexterity. Anyway man. Good vid. New sub. Jobs a gud'n.

[@MCMTB]

I will make sure that 11 speed will fit in my hub

[@khalidabdulal4812]

@@MCMTB if you're bike is an 8 speed or more then it should come standard with the shimano free hub. It can accommodate even some 12 speeds. The sram sx and nx are designed to fit on a shimano freehub body so you dont need there xd freehub body unless you want to go with there premium more expensive 12 speed drivetrains

[@TheUrzur]

those bbs are not crap they just dont have lube inside of bearings. just lube them and they will serve better than shimano.

[@rlkmtb6272]

4:14 left side buttom bracket & 4:35 right side buttom bracket. Erp na pansin ko na wala yung gitnang spacer sa buttom bracket dapat kasama yun naka install yun. Yung spacer ang magiging water tight sealed niya para di pasukin ng tubig ang buttom bracket habang nag wawashing ka ng bike or na ulanan ang bike mo para hindi kalawangin ang sealed bearings nitu.

[@khelbeypunsalang4998]

Erp can you link the descripsion about the crank set and the chain ring thank you. Nice upgrade👍

[@kiansearle3877]

I've just ordered on ebay. I searched ixf crankset and it came up

[@zepp3lin]

Ali Express, hundreds of them, just browse the best pricing sellers offering. Some can go up to exorbitant pricing if you're not careful.

[@anjoraqueno7140]

remove that plastic cassette protector for +10 astig look

[@MCMTB]

I'll do that when I get my SLX 1x11 :)

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

Upgraded with IXF Cranks 2 months ago. Just about to do the same but Upgrading from 1x8 to 1 x11XT M8000, had to buy a 11 speed rear mtb wheel 27.5 with a shimano Compatible freehub 11 speed on Amazon, bought an XT sgs 11speed rear derailleur , a XT REAR 11 speed shifter, A Sun Race 11-46T cassette, Clark’s M2 brake set,& a KMC X11 chain .$300ish all included in my opinion well worth the upgrade. Either it’s that or save up for a year & a half to get the money for a half decent new mountain bike, go figure.😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 To Combat the Corona Virus induced Cabin Fever🦠.

[@MCMTB]

Aliexpress you can buy bike parts way cheaper, I ordered my slx 11 speed gear set for $100, derailleur, chain, shifter and the cassette

[@MooBttR]

@@MCMTB Are you going to use that SLX 11 speed with this IXF chainring? Link to the SLX on Ali? Which seller did you use for this IXF set?

[@charliesrandomthings5457]

calle a dork disc

[@cheese-it5111]

I love your video! Last month I got a 2016 specialized pitch sport and I've been upgrading it. Your videos have helped me a ton as most of the parts between our bikes are very similar. Keep it up with these great videos!

[@mjojrjr6231]

I pretty much copy this and 👏 amazing. Only difference is I installed the chainring inside the crank to make it more center to the cassette. Don't know if it matters but I didn't even make some adjustments with my RD. It shift buttery smooth straight away.

[@mjojrjr6231]

Thanks for the heart Mate... You FilAm?

[@MCMTB]

Yeap,

[@curvedbridge]

I didn't know 1x conversion would be so easy

[@never_say_never_777]

lf you can remove chainrings from cranks than you can do a singlespeed on your existing cranks. Just get narrow wide chainring!!!

[@moltam99]

He went from garbage to integrated. Why not?

[@zephr4987]

Usually on those 3 gear cranks the size of the chain ring is different, wont fit a narrow wide chain ring or any aftermarket chainring

[@on2play736]

I have a bike build I just started and it's inspired by the Filipino community in the Philippines (obviously, haha!). They didn't invent this idea but they're huge on using MTB frames and changing the forks to rigid forks. It's their version of the gravel bike and some look amazing that it inspired my build here in California. Gravel is huge right now and I hope it picks up. I also have a Specialized Pitch frame I am starting from scratch. The parts I ordered via Amazon should be here in a couple of weeks and I'm thinking of doing what you did here.

[@boracay12]

i converted my 3x8 to 1x8 by not using the other two chain rings , it works great and didn't cost anything

[@Ericdagreat]

Damm, that's awesome!!! I am also under the belief that having 12 chainrings in the front, with a single speed cassette in the rear is the best way to go, because you will go faster... Less rotating mass on the rear wheel, the better

[@radiocontrolled9181]

Lol I like that 💯✅ 3x8 to 1x8 .... an 'upgrade' 😂🤣😅🤣 🤦🤦

[@boracay12]

@@radiocontrolled9181 yes .I never used the two smaller chain rings and not having them on the bike was a bonus . har de har har . now I sold that bike and got one with a aluminum frame . and went with a 12 speed .just in case some day I ride somewhere that has long steep hills . on this island they have steep hills but they are short .and I haven't gotten close to needing more than the 8 gears I used to have . har de har har 🙄 also bicycles and bicycle parts cost a small fraction here for the same parts in usa . so stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

[@radiocontrolled9181]

@@boracay12 Congratulations for your new bike hope you're happy with it.! I don't live in the USA, I buy most of my bicycle parts online, so I don't have to stick anything in my pipe 😉 . Har de har har. I use 3x7 and I use all of my chainrings and I wouldn't change to anything less. I use my bike both off-road, on tarmac and climb hills. Mostly paved roads. Har de har har 😬

[@boracay12]

@@radiocontrolled9181 that must suck having 3crappy chainrings ...sorry about that . some day maybe you can get with the times

[@isaacmurphy8394]

This is EXACTLY the video I needed! I am planning on doing this to my Scott Aspect. Although how did you "tune" your derailleur to fit the crankset?

[@aksel1597]

Hi Isaac! Did it work with the Aspect? I am probobly going to try it on my aspect 750.

[@s4chy]

@@aksel1597 hey aksel , i have a 2019 scott aspect and i wanted to ask you if i will be needing to buy cranks?

[@aksel1597]

@@s4chy yeah i did it and i'v not looked back. I bought the ifx set and then u need to buy a remover for the old cranck

[@s4chy]

@@aksel1597 can I remove the cranks off the cassete thingie to reuse em?

[@aksel1597]

@@s4chy Its all about the model but i could not do that and needed to buy all new

[@JuanandKharlMtb]

Sir Mark you have a nice ads Spank hex. Ang ganda talaga ng 1x setup.

[@williammorris6097]

You have now made a bike that average ability people could ride on any terrrain whether very steep long climbs, or long straights, to less a effecient bike in almost any varying terrain scenerio.. "Just looks weird" doesn't trump "just works better". More exhausting to ride, Less competitive for your first or occasional xc bike race, more exhausting on long hill climbs. Slower on long straights. Congrats.

[@mcguireguy]

Just did the same to my 2011 Giant, rides far better now. Crazy finding your channel at the exact time I'm doing all the same things.

[@Gumba213]

Looks like a pretty nice bike to upgrade I did the same thing with my diamondback last summer

[@jayarajlcc]

I have a diamondback overdrive 27.5. Is it possible to upgrade the 3x8 to 1x10 or 1x9 ? Could you please suggest where to buy the parts

[@Gumba213]

@@jayarajlcc I had to research compatible parts with my wheel hub and replace my bottom bracket. What are you using the bike for?

[@jayarajlcc]

Gumba 213 riding local single track

[@Gumba213]

@@jayarajlcc instead of spending $200 or more in upgrades like I did, I'd recommend getting a better frame, something for downhill. These XC bikes aren't great for trails harder than blues

[@chriswillis6747]

That’s exactly what I did with my old Rocky Mountain hard tail. I mean EXACTLY.... but one thing I. Did different is I left the front derailleur on and it’s now a “CHAIN-GUIDE” 🤣🤣🤣 I’ll probably take it off soon

[@victoriathegreencheekconur5477]

Chris Willis i would take it off front derailleurs look ugly

[@chriswillis6747]

Victoria the green cheek conure your 💯 % correct...l it isn’t doing anything for me besides looking like clutter

[@slawek37113]

About 3 years ago i have also changed my MTB 3x9 to 1x9. First just chinese crankset the same like you with Deore M592 and 40t casette. I bought Chinese Goldix crankset but arm broken after few thousands km, it was just too light, thin alloy. Then i have read good reviews about IXF chinese crankset and bought it, using it till now, IXF looks thick and strong so it seems to be fine. Another step I did recently, changed derailleur to Ltwoo T5 with clutch for 11-42t casette, using it 2 months and it works fine, clutch make chain really quiet. I just prefer much more 1x drivetrain. Maybe if i lived in area with big mountains then I would like to have 2x or 3x for really light gear for climbing but in place where i live close to the center of Poland there are just small hills and i feel fine even with casette 11-40t and 32t front, used for some time 11-36t and it was also fine, just need to stand up and push harder on steeper climbs but anyway simplicity of 1x is much better than downside with climbing gears.

[@fokhueme]

Nice job man. I’m in the process of converting my Marlin 5 on a limited budget to something that I think will work better for me so appreciate your effort and video. I can’t wait to rock a 1x instead of a 3x.👌🏽👍🏽

[@CarlosGonzalez-ln9rz]

You did pretty good I'm thinking about doing it on my bike. I have a trek marlin 5 2020 brand new .great job👍

[@robinsanc]

Carlos Gonzalez I already buy the trek Marlin 5 green volt, amazing color and frame chape. I want to know if I want to make that conversion for mixed rides, what kind of chainring I have to buy? What the specs?

[@lachieedwards664]

@@robinsanc any size chainring u desire, 30-34t would be best probably, just know that you will need to buy a new bottom bracket and cranks so try and find a set like this dude did

[@smfabrigar]

Thanks man for this. I am thinking the same for my bike. Currenlty I'm on a 3x8 set up and I'm planning to change it into 2x8. Keep it up Sir 💪

[@rahulkmuraleedharan]

2x8 is excellent setup👍

[@adammtber5199]

I have bought several ixf cranksets and they work great. I ride in muddy conditions and need to disassemble the bottom bracket to get the grime out. Great for the price though.

[@sdqsdq6274]

any creak sound , btw i notice the chain is much thicker then mine

[@adammtber5199]

@@sdqsdq6274 yes, it get noisey. You have to clean it out after a couple months, because stuff gets in there.

[@topspot4834]

Very satisfying. Did the same thing and added a chain guide. Just sounds and feels so much better, less moving parts to worry about.

[@d0va]

Which chain guide did u get, I'm about to this to my giant talon and I'm concerned that the chain may come off on the bumpy trails.

[@topspot4834]

@@d0va I've actually ditched the chain guide and went with an oval chainring instead which has been great. I had an MRP though and didn't have any issues with it and would recommend. I forget the exact model, it was $70 though.

[@damienr3086]

zelda music! nice touch to your vid. reminds me of zelda a link to the past. fairy scene.

[@jasonlinker2650]

can you provide a link to the parts you purchased?

[@sc5691]

Just sharing, that Jiankun crankset looks the same as my LTWOO 712 crankset, my Ltwoo cranks came with Jiankun precload cap too. Ltwoo is a new player in the market yet they have a progressive R&D and they have shown improvements in the latest products they introduved. I can say that those cranks are worth 50 bucks.

[@galactic904]

The bike-repair-stand hack 6:50 to 7:20 alone made your video the Top 10 Bike Tutorial of the Year. Wow, 30 seconds flat

[@ronaldsmith7567]

need a 9 speed 11-42 cassette with that 32 chain ring. looks like a 11-34 you have now.

[@ronnyoutlaw]

Internal cable routing... and Tourney rear derailleur? Nice upgrade though 🤙

[@Panslapper]

Nice job! Just done something nearly identical to my Diamondback Sync 2.0 which I want for a basic street bike. Those IXF cranks are worth the money.

[@capenelson1560]

Great video. I’m normally all about shopping local, but bike parts are crazy expensive right now.

[@francescozanin8445]

Zelda music: start the entire world: VIBING

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

There was a point in time when all mountain bikes were 3×'s.

[@homecourtadvantagepe8581]

I’m new to mountain bikes and this was very well done and helpful. I have a feeling I’ll be referring back to this in the future.

[@samguy7587]

Im going to fix up my pitch with this guide. I got a roscoe 7 a few days ago and am now trying to give this bike a bit of an upgrade so I don’t have to worry bout it as much when I lend it to friends

[@YoBoiCoCo]

I would recommend you getting a chain guide so the chain does not slip off at the top when you are doing trail riding

[@leonline3424]

with a narrow wide chainring you don't need a chain guide!

[@JesusOurKing]

@@leonline3424 what's considered narrow wide

[@skullsroad3642]

Niiiiice. So satisfying to get all that junk off the bike.

[@MCMTB]

I feel you bro :)

[@darrellfox4117]

Great video and well done for instructional purposes. As for going to 1x8 depending on the type of trails you ride would dictate if its a good or bad idea. People riding a lot of ups and downs would be better off going 2x8 cause the 1x8 really reduces your gear range options. The 1x set ups that are on new bikes have a much larger rear cassette providing a much wider range to handle hill climbing as well as long flats to go fast. I've personally done a 1x9 - 1x10 and currently ride 1-11 and each time I upgraded it helped improve the quality of my riding.

[@midlifebiker7424]

I would have put a bash guard on the outside of the spider and chainring inside. I always ride down a set of stairs to test whether chain stays on incase you have to remove any more links from chain...

[@ecalzo]

Hey Dude.. you mounted the crown in the wrong spot.. it is not supposed to be on the back part of the crank?

[@pedromadlangtuta97]

Right???!

[@TokinWhiteKid]

What do you mean?

[@ecalzo]

@@TokinWhiteKid the front gear it's not mounted in the wrong side?

[@TokinWhiteKid]

Oh you mean the chainring. I'm not sure if it has to go on either side in particular but on the backside of it would seem to put the chain more in line with the center of your cassette.

[@ecalzo]

@@TokinWhiteKid yes.. that's my point.n the chain line it would be more centered between cassette and crank gear.. :-)

[@mdansf5791]

love this vids as have exactly the same bike

[@steveo7767]

Awesome video! Ordered the same set and even the same tools you used. Only issue I had was that in my Specialized Hardrock 29 the crankset was a three piece splined unit so the crank remover needed an adapter. No problem though, I used a short 1/4” drive 11/32 socket and short 1/4” socket extension for the crank remover to push against inside the bottom bracket. Excellent product even if Chinese!!!

[@_stef4os_]

please tell me where did u order these from

[@jdsender1670]

I would recommend getting a 10 speed cassette with more range (biggest you can fit on that free hub). Since you took away the 2 bigger chainrings up front, you no longer have the same gear ratio potential. This overall makes your highest gear less effective.

[@mixflip]

Do you have a link to the parts you bought. If like to do the same. Also watched your 1x11 upgrade video!!!

[@user-fr2io9hj2d]

I think the cranks are on amazon right now for $50

[@user-fr2io9hj2d]

www.amazon.com/CYSKY-Mountain-Bracket-Chainring-Compatible/dp/B074W84397/ref=sr_1_2?crid=18HSIUA69LX9C&dchild=1&keywords=ixf+crankset&qid=1600789365&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=Ixf+cra%2Csporting%2C283&sr=1-2

[@armandotafoya9210]

What is better 1x11 or 1x8

[@mahmam3128]

@@armandotafoya9210 of course a 1x11, but a 3x7 is always better and cheaper

[@zackarmijo6797]

@@armandotafoya9210 1x11 is much better than a1x8 because you get more range like and 11 to 50 tooth cassette, a 1x8 will only get 11 to 37 tooth. A 1x 8 is always better though then a 3x drivetrain

[@josephrobertson4929]

What tooth chainring upfront? I was thinking of doing the same thing to my 8 spd Scott aspect

[@leonline3424]

looks like a 30t but maybe he should answer you!

[@edouardrenaud5517]

youre so right abt front deraileurs i hate those things. iv spent a good 7 hours of my life playing with them

[@hugomundo4826]

Riding with flip flops, Brazilian style🤣 Nice video!

[@incubusfamiliar]

never mind i heard what you said just then, you shortened the chain to gain some tension

[@jbmtb22]

The first time I saw a 1x and the I look at my 3x I was like ewwwwww that front derailleur look tacky

[@MCMTB]

For real dude

[@isaacnava1481]

Lol

[@ddssrr1614]

I just got this exact bike the other day & hoping to upgrade it also like you are.

[@CptLz24]

Subscribed!! i just bought a Gary Fisher fo $125 , so you can imagine what condition its in . Rust bucket. Im going to be watching all your videos, Thank you.

[@ephraimjimenez2669]

since tourney rd is used the spring is not stiff and it has no clutch, can you update us regarding chain drop, and chain retention especially when hitting unexpected bumps. more power erp!

[@MCMTB]

Ok nmn yung tension binawasan ko ng dalawang link yung chain,

[@scylla3481]

@@MCMTB pinoy pala hahahaha

[@nino714]

Have you thought about going to a single speed set up or you cool with 1 X 8? I took off my front derailer too and I'm weighing the pros and cons of simplifying the drive train and go for a cleaner look by taking off the rear derailer. My knees already voted for leaving it as is but the bmx kid in me is saying go for the single speed! lol

[@athishmarutharaj6001]

Maybe try oval, I am thinking about it for converting my 3X8 to a 1X12

[@rafleg4630]

Already set to remove things, also remove the front brake if the terrain you are riding on is suitable, with the rear it is enough and the appearance of the bicycle is even cleaner and lighter

[@nino714]

@@rafleg4630 Yeah, I made my decision 3 years ago! lol I am going 1x8 and it is a much cleaner look. I generally only ride around the neighborhood anymore and it's relatively flat.

[@devon08059]

Yes I agree a 1 by set up I like more. Dont need a front derailleur. I enjoy the N64 zelda music in the background.

[@toznerd6369]

Dude, I dig the DIY wheel stands at the beginning of the video!

[@williamjohnson-yp4zc]

I was just thinking of converting from 1/8 to a 3/8 lol

[@darylljakeico9049]

On 1x setup, you can average 20-23km/h. but on a 3x setup, you can average more than 30 depending on your pacing. But if you're more on mountain rides, 1x is more than enough. 🤗

[@viliuskaminskas8946]

I want to do the opposite, what to swap some parts?

[@vallejodroning9578]

Could I just take of the extra 2 cassettes in the front leaving me with a 1x9? But I’m not sure if I should do it, it’s basically just the same as leaving it on 1 front gear and only shifting the rear gears

[@MrThearijal]

the gear ratio corresponds to chain length, you will experience chain slack very often by doing that

[@vallejodroning9578]

one1 so I would just have to put a smaller chain?

[@MrThearijal]

@@vallejodroning9578 yeah it will work. But there are various reasons to change to single chainring, like to save some weight, simpler look, or stiffer pedaling by changing to two pieces crankset from square tapered one

[@vallejodroning9578]

one1 I’ll probably convert once I get the leg power, Is 1x9 enough?

[@MrThearijal]

@@vallejodroning9578 it depends on how you will ride and if your place mostly climbing tracks/incline road, I think it would be enough

[@aaol1]

Great video dude thank you! All those people blasting because of reduction in range, they've never ridden a mtn bike with a 1x setup lol. I'm about to do a 3x9 to 1x9 conversion, can't wait!

[@Notion8]

That's because with 1x 9 the back casette is changed out for bigger range of teeth. This is Just pullong out gears. This is not An upgrade

[@robertcruzii365]

1x is the best less stress and ixf is steel so matibay sya. Forget about the rust but thats the point

[@stephenmckeever6912]

Upgrade to Hydraulic brakes

[@tentay6242]

Love the Zelda music

[@ChiefLunar]

Did the same thing except just upgraded my entire bike, so worth it bro!

[@Grumpycat95]

This video is perfect for me and my bike , I hate the front derailleur , can’t wait to upgrade too

[@hardtailrider4685]

“I got it from the pawn shop” so it stolen

[@liamdelaney_2994]

Just why?

[@SuperJerot]

That's a nice bike with shit components. Nice project though.

[@galactic904]

If you have a balcony (condo/apartment people), just stick a 2x4 on top of the railing and on top of a chair (anything solid), and bam, a repair stand.

[@singletona082]

I just got done putting an action crank set on (unlike the ixf it just dropped onto the existing square taper.) I like your video especially since 'oh hey maybe I can swap the brake levers out since i dislike mismatched levers and want to upgrade to something that is a brake shifter combo setup at some point in the future.' Also put the factory 1x crank (44t) on an old junker bike I plan on yardsaling.

[@JR_R560]

I got a marlin 5 and what annoys me soo much about it and it’s a really good bike except for the shock and wheels but anyways the chain is way too long and I had to get rid of the front derailleur because 1.the shifting is broken 2.it’s not meant for mountain bikes

[@selfhelp69]

Like others have said watch the spacing of bb and placement of chainring to get proper chainline. The bottom brackets with these kits tend to be cheap and usually come unlubricated. I have a shimano bb52 and its more reliable.

[@aMoneyYell]

Great video, the entire time I kept thinking to myself where the heck do I know the song from? Classic Zelda!!

[@MCMTB]

You know it :)

[@JorgeSilva-lh4km]

Bought the same crankset. Now with 1100 km. No issues.

[@MCMTB]

This crank is gold