BEST Budget Mountain Bike BIKE CHECK

[@MCMTB]

What do you guys think about my orange?

[@hakuuu237]

NaPaka Angas Erp

[@hakuuu237]

Upgrade na Agad nung Latest na Deore XT na 12speed para Napaka Angas nian

[@paulocardines9496]

Erp pahiram 😊

[@renzbautista8593]

erp wag mo na ibenta yan... sayang eh

[@flyghtcajayon92]

Magkano bili mo erp sa bike mo (wala pang upgrade)

[@PeteLeBoydre]

A good entry-level mtb......Well done The only thing that maybe a issue the pivot point on the frame........in time it might be a pain. Ignore what people who think they know about bike stuff most will say only use brand name expensive component but sometimes brand name components don't mean much. The idea is get out and enjoy the trails and have fun.

[@bigbuggabear7179]

I'm 6'7" 300 lbs and I use a IXF crankset that I got from eBay for $30. And I've had mine for 2 years and ride aggressive XC.

[@MCMTB]

Damn you probably clear the trails a lot

[@thekingsservant1104]

I'd like to hear more about bike and setup. I'm 6'7'' but 350 pounds,almost 49 and really sick of being out of shape. Doing all the research I can but hard to find people our size who ride that is my size. Going with a budget of $1500. Any advice you coffer bear would be very welcomed.

[@rcduo4935]

@@thekingsservant1104 a good 1500 dollar bike is the atroz 3 it's 1500 has a dropper post and a lot of stuff so that's a good bike

[@Staindsoul4life]

Hell yeah!! Shred it! Good to know you can beat those cranks like they owe you money. 😏

[@arnilmaro9873]

The man that answers all the “what if”. Not scared of trying new stuffs 👊

[@MCMTB]

Heck yeah

[@LithicKing]

I just wanted to share my experience with anyone looking for a solid full squish on a budget. I personally ride a $2500 2019 stumpjumper. Great bike. I wanted to try to get my brother into mountain biking, so I bought him the $1000 Atroz 2 last Christmas. Diamondback blew me away when the Atroz 2 arrived. I was extremely surprised by the quality and performance they brought to the table. The Atroz 2 is 80+% the performance of my stumpy, for less then half the price. It feels great, rides great, the value is just ridiculous. It changed my perspective on what direct from manufacturer bike brands can do. You won't be disappointed with this bike, I'm telling ya. Just as a small side note, despite being their entry level full squish, they throw in an actual set of quality low profile alloy pedals, instead of that thick plastic junk - just a nice touch that my stumpy didn't even come with. Go figure. Ha. Moral of the story though, this bike is SOLID, and a crazy good value. Remember, That's coming from someone who rides a full squish that costs more then double the Atroz 2.

[@richdome1]

Ditto

[@adrianbasalo937]

Props to you sir. You're showing everybody that its not about the bike or the expensive components. MTB is mostly based on the rider. time in the saddle makes the biggest difference. Your riding progression has been really impressive sir!

[@10acebikesjodybennettii19]

I had the 2017 atroz 2 fully modded but that was like 4 bikes ago now I have the 2019 Devinci Troy 27.5" good to see more people doing it the right way it's not the bike it's the rider

[@Yuufu0]

What i like in this channel is , that you always want to every things about mtb

[@henry06x]

The atroz really is super similar to a orange cycles bikes. I’ve fully upgraded an atroz and powder coated it with custom DB stickers for my wife. Have like around $1100 after finding some amazing prices on used parts locally and it’s basically a 3k spec orange with 140mm travel all around. Running a 200x57 rear shock works great. BB is a tad high but not bad high. Still within some bikes height and works well on our old trails around here. 140mm rockshox revelation RC fork 200x57 rockshox monarch rt3 shock = 138ish mm rear travel. Sram guide r brakes Raceface turbine 150mm dropper WTB tubeless wheels with schwalbe Hans dampf rear magic marry front There is a 12mm through axel with bolts for 9mm qr rear which they say stiffens it up better than qr I put on. Does it work? Maybe but I feel like it would. Sram nx 1x11 with Sunrace 11-50t cassette and raceface NW chain ring Stock db bar and stem arnt bad. It’s actually turned out to be a super nice bike.

[@kofalin]

Are you sure it’s a 200x57 shock, mine is an atroz 1 2019 and it came with a 184x 44 shock, I just ordered an o2 pro rlr from x-fusion in the 190x51 flavor I think it’s gonna fit but not sure until it arrives

[@fonsecar]

@@kofalin did it fit?

[@kofalin]

5:17 I haven’t found DNM. In 184x44. Flavor,, I’m leaning to RockShox xx, mainly due to the remote lockout lever option

[@Ryan-uw1hw]

Yep im in the same boat looking for cheap options in that size

[@kofalin]

Ryan D he’s probably not gonna reply, once youtubers grow it’s hard to keep up with comments,, I think that with single pivot bikes such as mine, a good rear shock with lockout make a difference,,, tell us what bike you ride!😆

[@peterrobertbowers7639]

A nice...great looking upgraded MTB. Even if orange isn’t my favourite colour, right now. i suppose i could do, exactly the same, with my bike......as you did with, your bike. Add quality components. Although coming with a high price tag? But nothing is impossible, i guess. Well worth the experience though; fitting better quality components...to make the bike look even better than it originally was. Thursday am at 09:15H. 1st April 2021. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton.

[@mtbboy1993]

7:32 of course there is an difference, but not everyone will notice the same amount of benefit. but for me it's a huge difference, but I see some copy cat brands don't get the timing right so the oval is set at wrong spot so you won't get full benefit or no too at all depending on how wrong it is. but I have a chaining from Absolute black which has great timing, and has eliminated my knee pain when riding. I was bothered by this since I started riding and wished for an oval chaining since I was a kid, now I have it. your chainring has a slight ovality, so the effect won't be as big.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Just ordered the 2019 Atroz 1 lime green. I’m looking forward to doing similar upgrades! Thanks for the review!

[@logan7766]

Just got mine a few days ago

[@ChenzosWorld]

Logan Schnepf nice! Hope you enjoy it. It’s my first MTB so I’ll posting a vid sometime next week 🤙

[@danytheunicorn95]

I love upgrading shitty bikes and creating an emotional bond with them. After all, we learned with shitty bikes so we could get proper bikes. and I will never sell my first mtb (asidas) she is still running smoothly and still a lot of fun. you brought a smile to my face. happy trails!

[@MCMTB]

Cheap bikes can be memorable 🤘

[@cwlli]

The oval chainring simply maximises the length of the strongest part of the pedal stroke, with the weakest part (being at 6/12 o'clock)at the top of the oval being shortened. It is supposed to maximise power output and efficiency. I was thinking of upgrading to one, but people said they dealt weird.

[@chasebanas1748]

Be careful, I have owned an atroz with the same frame design and the frame snapped on me right above the main pivot bearing after a 2 years. Only on XC blue trails... I never jumped that bike. But, when we contacted diamondback they sent us a new rear swing arm with an extra brace welded close to where it broke. I think this bike has the extra little brace though.

[@MCMTB]

That's pretty scary, I abused this bike did a lot of drops jumps crash everything, never had a problem, I only weight 142 pounds so I guess the frame suits my weight too

[@chasebanas1748]

MCMTB Yeah your bike has the extra brace welded in to prevent snappage.

[@Wannaridebikes]

My iron horse bike looks like that same frame. But I have bomber triples on it. Updated the wheels. Soon adding better disc breaks. I used mine just for riding around. With the wife or trail. Mine was a 40 buck find. And yes I need a dropper also and better disc. Mine currently has machin breaks.

[@DaveedNation]

Wanna Ride Bikes tbh same I’ve had it for a year and never even looked at it but it has potential if I upgrade the rear shock and 1x it could be good

[@Wannaridebikes]

Daveed Nation yeah I've done mine and it is good and mine has marzochi bomber forks and it rides great I jumped it and sent it so it's pretty good

[@henry06x]

Actually not a huge fan of loud hubs. They are nice for multidirectional trails to hear people... but I prefer stealth hubs lol. Quite. Hear nature. Nice build though.

[@soulman1419]

Nice to see someone experimenting unlike so many who have all the gear and no idea🤣well done to you ✌🏻

[@Gamebit450]

I think it looks great. You did good work ...

[@mtbboy1993]

9:45 the fork should not bounce back, if it does the rebound is insanely high, basically you are riding a pogostick ,so you need to use the rebound damping adjustment. maybe you are just using wrong termologi, preloading the fork and extending arms lifting the front up and the rear right after in a a fluid action is the correct way of doing it.

[@UnliAhon]

Nosebleed ako erp 🤪🤣

[@ChristianGTV99]

pa notice idol

[@Teo-S]

That cool, bright, and beautiful orange got me drooling - - - - - - - - until I saw the pedals (he he).

[@youtubeobserver3449]

hahaha ! naloblad dn ako eh

[@mcbrian]

Lol that IXF crankset goes hard. I have that same setup on my bike and its a beast. It was like $30 too. Most brand names >100

[@samuelbalaz8815]

I'm getting a pinnacle kapur 2 coming my house tomorrow I'm so hyped to try it out!!

[@henryfreund_]

The oval is to give you a better power stroke with your legs at a certain position. Kind of a personal thing.

[@johngaminganartistforfun9558]

The difference Between oval and round THE SHAPE

[@steve7417]

What was your total investment if you paid full retail for everything? Sweet ride

[@pauljohnpapagayo7705]

Oval chainring- it add extra speed when it comes to climbing

[@Teo-S]

MC, very nice job on the upgrade, but you forgot the most important upgrade (he he). PK, MC could use a new clipess pedals and shoes (Shimano pls). Nice job and safe riding!

[@87riders22]

Watching it again...tunog mayaman ✌️🙃😁 i miss that bike..🚴‍♀️

[@veentambling]

Nice bike erp! Got satori also. Salamat erp for all bike infos. Ride safe!

[@marlonalbarracin3845]

sir, ask ko lng po kung may side2side play ba ang satory, at kung may weight limit, mataba po kc ako at may 100kilo!!

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

I'm about to pull the trigger on sram eagle SX 1x12 groupset. Comes with the bb, sx 32t chainring, sx 175mm crank arms, 12 spd chain, 11-50 tooth GX cassette, sx derailleur. For $330 cdn. You literally can't beat that price for an entire 1x12 50t drivetrain. To be put on my 2019 marlin 5. It's the last component needed to have a chance at racing.

[@MCMTB]

Don't go sram

[@tomthomas9910]

Rad build" they made oval sprockets in the 80"s bio pace" supposedly for ez up stroke on the backside of the down stroke" had em on a janis dakota deore " but wheeling was strange"

[@kosfilms9070]

When you swap hubs can u just swap the internals to make it louder, I have Shimano hubs and would like them to be louder, so to not have to disassemble the entire wheel, rims and spokes

[@LaPulgaM]

Looking through FB marketplace I'm finding a $800 2014 Diamondback Sortie 2 (with few upgrades) or a $800 2018 Diamondback Atroz 1 (with a handful of upgrades)... the Sortie is a 29er and the Atroz is a 27.5er. I would have to try and compare the upgrades to see what's worth, the Sortie MSRP price was $2995 compared to the Atroz $599. The Sortie has $950 on wheels alone... but the Atroz has a nice color, better yet its my favorite color lol I cant decide. Trail vs XC bike

[@UncletonyC]

Hello , i just got the same bike. What size rear shock did you get ? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@zacozaco6124]

I have an same bike and it's so frustrated because no one gives away the actual size of the back shock that they upgraded... Lol 😂 ... I don't get it...

[@UncletonyC]

@@zacozaco6124 I ended up getting a 190x45mm.

[@RogelioMtbRider]

Nice! Fully upgraded na. Next naman, ung how to bunny hop mo na vidz. Pa shout out pala kame dito sa pinas lalong lalo na ung Team JoyRide.

[@adamhedeholm4657]

Hey, What was the total cost on the upgraded bike, and could you maybe link some links to the upgrades you did on the mtb. Thanks

[@gutierrezvd]

How much have you spent in those upgrades? What'd be the total cost of the bike?

[@chasejeanette6390]

V. David Gutierrez probably around 1500-1700$

[@wangbuba]

@@chasejeanette6390 The Atroz 3 is $1,500 and has better components. Probably gonna just go with that.

[@Shrimpylo]

love the content not feeling the creepy music tho lol overall great video!!

[@NaidaLon]

Good bike. How much is the cost now after the upgrade.

[@ns671fr]

Ever thought about buying a Rurok (p.i.) brand bike, now sold in us site

[@rpiian]

Hey dude! That IXF crankset, is that a 24mm spindle? Do you have a link to the website page for it? I have a set of race face cranks I might put in an atroz, just wanted to see if they fit beforehand. Also, did the original cranks use a square taper BB?

[@mtgoat4434]

Nice Bike👍Check out Nukeproof bikes they’re solid as well!

[@mtbboy1993]

seems like a sweet bike, but I don't trust the hubs, cus it's some unknown brand I haven't seen any reviews of. the IXF cranks will probably be fine for most, but Trybo bike tech mentioned one side is slightly offset so crank arm extend further on one side. but I haven't heard of them snapping or pedals coming off yet, but I don't have a clue what they are made of and if they continue to use same material or use random materials. but the bike is an capable bike you can have fun on it for sure. are throe dials on the fork plastic? is the caps plastic?

[@diddlymuffin67]

Trying to upgrade the forks on my Atroz 1, what size is the neck?

[@javito810]

Nice bike! But, where put the bottle in that frame? 🤔

[@meng-hsichou1912]

Nice Bike. It looks like you don't use a chain guide. Do you experience dropped chains on your rides?

[@donnovicki9771]

Always enjoy your videos

[@matthewbarker9719]

Nice build bro! What size and brand of stem are you running?

[@T-I-T-O-12]

You mention that you previously used a dnm rear shock. Did it work well ? Would you recommend it considering I'm on a budget.

[@Jarvis_aka_UgunnH8This]

I was looking for ideas for upgrades If I bought this bike thanks. What is the travel front and back though? Did go with what was on there or did you bump it up a little?

[@MCMTB]

Same travel

[@jjt2020]

Awesome upgrades bud! But, I think your forks are on backwards...? How is riding it that way possible?! 🤔

[@rourkeyliiid4769]

That's how manitou forks are mate, the arch is on the back.

[@azngangster2002]

I’m 5’6.5” and don’t know if I should get the small or medium frame. What would you recommend? Thanks!

[@Gleemzo]

They dont sell diamond back bikes in the czech republic :(

[@Szcza04]

Amazob

[@Jan07362]

How would you rate the dnm vs fox, only reason i ask bec i have gt verb but cant buy those fox that have nipple on them they only have trunnion,thanks

[@MCMTB]

Dnm works ok, Fox Works perfect,

[@Jan07362]

@@MCMTB i mean fox is the bench mark dnm from 1 out of 10 , 1 be worst and 10 be perfect?, need detail plz,thanks

[@RVsbladesnthangs]

I'm looking for the links to purchase any of these products...

[@lancet2266]

What size is the frame?

[@elitecleancarpetfloorclean7441]

I am upgrading the same bike... what size and specs of shock did you need for the frame?

[@samsmith3025]

Does only having 1 sprocket on the pedals make it harder to pedal up super steep hills? In other words because of fewer gears to choose from?

[@MCMTB]

Vice versa

[@davidtran4450]

Yo whats up man, great video! Im just now getting into the mountain bikes. I did a bunch of bmx'ing so I like doing jumps and sharp turns. And where I live its mostly off road. I'm 6'1 and I don't know whether I should go for a size medium or large. Any advice on which one will be better for me?

[@MCMTB]

Get a large bike

[@tonycuttilan3756]

Wow nice bike . I never have it . This time I’ll buy it

[@werhwert8656]

Kalupet sir lods! 🔥

[@stonedunicorn1425]

How much did it Cost with all the Upgrades?

[@rizaalmarez8063]

imma buy gt ava frame and build a 30k budget mtb hardtail watching both of your videos unli ahon/MCMTB greetings from the philippines peace.

[@tristanstockwell1092]

Awesome looking bike man im jealous! Could i use some of the upgrades you have for a Atroz 2?

[@MCMTB]

Yes

[@stephenwade1178]

If you switch to a 1x is there enough room to turn this bike into a 29ner?

[@MCMTB]

Yes

[@harrygrimley4352]

That is a very nice bike. But budget? Not my budget. So the only thing still original is the frame?

[@MCMTB]

Handlebars , stem, grips, bearings

[@tyhaugh287]

Why do I feel like your front fork is backwards

[@cormacpetre4805]

I have never seen a slx brake lever without scratches

[@Nata-m1t]

El recorrido del basculante es 100 mm o 130 mm?

[@eduardogit5673]

Hi friend, how have you been with those IXF cranks and these pasak masses?

[@markmichaels6742]

Your lucky charm...winning your first race. Moer power to you po!

[@kofalin]

Mark Michaels are you serious?, He sweated it before the race,,,

[@mathiasmarc7322]

Nice bro!!😁😁very nice bike

[@romenriquez9767]

What size is your fox float dps?

[@jamjamlui]

i have been watching your bike reviews since i dont know how long mark ,, and i think people are just to conscious about the brand of the crank set u installed,, i think its ok actually,, it doesnt mean if its cheap it will break easily.. just use whatever u feel works for u mark..

[@furiousstylze1]

Yes man!!!....great job, I'm currently doing the same thing with my Trek fuel ex 5 couldn't afford anything more!....Yes I do believe you get what you pay for, but that does not mean that everything cheap is crap either, most of the stuff out today is waaaayyyy over priced, you just have to do a little more research on the product that's all...Hey I feel if you like it, it does what its supposed to do, then make it yours that's ,and love it!....F the haters!....lol...But seriously your'e def an inspiration...I hope you keep that bike till the end and maybe hand it down to your'e kids!....So on that note a definite like and subscribe on my end my brotha!!!!!...keep up the good work and keep riding!

[@RubenD85]

I am checking that bike, the TREK Fuel EX 5 because I am on a tight budget, so far what do you think of the TREK?? i really like it.

[@furiousstylze1]

@@RubenD85 I absolutely love it man, for what it is you get a high end frame components you're gonna want to upgrade over time, but for an entry level trail bike that can do xc, or enduro if you want, it's a no brainer!.... I even ride bike park with it and hit some big jumps with it and it handles them... Even with the low end suspension, so with upgrades it only gets better!.... But I will say your first upgrades are gonna be a dropper post and the brakes.... I opted for the slx brakes with xt rotors, 180 mm front and rear. The bike flys downhill!!!

[@furiousstylze1]

Oh and go tubless... It's tubless ready, you just gotta make it happen with tubless tape, valve stems and sealant.

[@RubenD85]

@@furiousstylze1 awesome. thanks for the info... Cheers

[@harrybiscan78]

What size bike where you using in the video?

[@chingskie4063]

Nice bike! Looks and sounds aggressive

[@ns671fr]

Mark, Small or medium frame?

[@vonzen]

Where did you buy the pasak hubs?

[@dino88888]

can you lower the seats on these bikes?

[@dawudasha977]

I have an opportunity to buy one today. $450. Still considering it

[@MCMTB]

Sweet deal

[@somedudewholovescars]

Lets give this guy a Release 5C for his birthday.

[@jarrodblinch8530]

I think you forgot to upgrade the frame...

[@poulin160]

Opal chain ring =to more power less slipping

[@hallbrothersracing3323]

What are the brand on the stock rims

[@rniad6794]

My dream bike!! its only a dream

[@JedaiCycle]

Nice bike. I will try the pasak.

[@tjlovin247]

I have the atroz 3 2019 Works just fine for me

[@tjlovin247]

@@victord5947 heavy like 33 pounds Added dropper post so I'm sure got heavier

[@paulestareja6072]

Nakakita ako nyan kahapon sa manila nung nag bike kami sa luneta. Nakatambay ung may ari ganda!

[@desertratmtb]

What kinda hubs are they? Anyone have a link?

[@MCMTB]

Go to aliexpres website and search pasak hub

[@franknativi]

Is it me or the front fork looks backwards?

[@michaeljerez2640]

super like erp kamsta naman mga tuhod natin dyan keep it comming erp!!!

[@xergurbanomagpantay218]

Wow naman tunog mayaman na💪🏼🔥

[@rummankibria2283]

bro,I'm from bangladesh. how much this?

[@Thatkidmarc1777]

Sir ano po and size nung fox float parehas din po tayo nang bike 😅 tanong Lang po kasi Plano ko din po upgrade from stock spring to air 🙂

[@freddiea8895]

What the name of your hubs

[@wencyrealo1151]

Erp pag nauwi ka ng bulacan sama sa ride mo if magplan ka hehe.. Tas arbor nalang yung extra hubs mo hehe..

[@zilvalcampos6170]

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