Mongoose XR Pro Stage#1 Budget Upgrades Install and Realtime Review

We finally got to the Mongoose XR Pro Stage#1 Budget Upgrades we replace the headset with a budget Sorry Jason and install the previously reviewed Himalo Drift 32 forks plus we install the DNM AOY-36RC rear shock and then do a Realtime Review all in one video
We were originally going to do some back and forth with our buddy ‪@chickensendies‬ but we had a whole bunch of other videos we had to do in between but y'all can check his out here:
• Mongoose Xr Pro Gets N...
0:48 On This Episode 0:48
2:47 What Is Jeremiah Hammering? 2:47
3:49 Looking At The Stock Headset 3:49
4:20 What? No Fancy Tools 4:20
4:41 The Tick Takes It To The Dome! 4:41
5:27 Fitting The Sorry Jayson 34mm Headset 5:27
6:58 The Rear Shock 6:58
8:23 Rear Shock Weights 8:23
9:06 Shock Install 9:06
10:03 Wolfman Dyno Test 10:03
10:51 The After Upgrades Bike Weight 10:51
11:18 Stage#1 Realtime Review 11:18
11:42 I call 🐂💩 On This Statement 11:42
13:10 The Feel Of The New Angles 13:10
14:20 The Feel Of Jumping Small Features 14:20
15:46 The Tick's Overall Thoughts On This Stage#1 15:46
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8-24-21

[@andrewpm2]

One of the most underrated MTB channels out there. Can't say enough about the ability to use the existing bushings and spacers tp an exact fit. I had to buy special sizes for Fox shock, which was a pain in the ass and extra delay. Great content fellas!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man that deserves a HEART! Thank you so much brother, it is a grind and we enjoy hearing comments like that. Thanks, That sucks about the fox stuff, you would think they would give you a crazy amount of extra stuff and size options considering ow much the damn thing is to begin with!! LOL See you FRIDAY man, TUBELESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!??????

[@brandoncordova555]

Being stationed in Korea is good for something I guess, I get first viewing of videos

[@eugene44569]

Wassup man im Korean. Its going to get cold soon.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@Brandon Cordova Hahaha what time does the Tuesday videos come out in Korea? Do you have anywhere with some good trails there? Thanks man👍

[@allocke9446]

I was out riding my butt off (for my age). Henri finally left. I just watched this. Pogo in the front is manageable. Pogo in the rear? OTB city. Another great video. Great camera angles!!! Keep it up guys!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks Al, camera angles are thought out some times too much!! So thanks for noticing man. Appreciate ya brother and so happy you are giving them Suntours some exercise!!

[@the_blair_bike_project]

I had my DNM shock upside down for the longest time. Eventually swapped it to not look stupid.. or at least as stupid Update: I've seen a lot of full suspension bikes with the rear shock mounted in either direction. I would think you'd want the canister higher to keep oil lubrication from pooling and to keep dirt from just sitting on the seals Update to update. Reading threads online. Seems it doesn't matter. Whatever give the best clearance and access to the controls and air ports.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL Man I guess if ti works!! Not an issue at all!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hmm....controls I can see whats up there and also what about muck/mud??

[@jackanddan]

Great review guys don’t forget to swap out your condit …. Congrats on 11K guys keep up the great work😀😀🤘🤘

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hahaha Thanks man👍. Correcting Jeremiah on his nonsense is a full time job🤣.

[@purplegarage05]

Xr pro starting to look legit. Also that shock hardware seemed a bit loose its typically supposed to be an interference fit and a bice is used to press it in

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hmmm.....Well now, hopefully everything stays put!! LOL Thanks for looking out brother:)

[@durtyt4770]

Are the more expensive shocks worth it. That depends. You wear them out and throw them away and tuning is very limited. With the name brand shocks spend a little more up front but you can rebuild them which over time saves money and greatly reduces waste + for those of us who ride hard and ride a lot. Being able to fine tune for the type of riding we do is priceless. As well with name brand quality controls it's less of a Russian Roulette game when you buy them.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Most of our audience is looking for the more affordable options and only a small amount of them would rebuild a shock or fork. As far as adjusting options, there is alot you can adjust on some of the budget shocks that we have tested. We have a comparison video coming out at 8am central time. Check it out and let us know what you think. Thanks man and see you tomorrow.

[@eMikeBike]

Darn Chicadas!!! Whoah! Chicada rear hub LOUD engagement for MTB'rs

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂😂😂 VERY LOUD INDEED!! HA HA CHICADAS

[@johnnydoe66]

Here at my work, I am an Aircraft Mechanic, we put bushings and bearings in liquid nitrogen to shrink them down to make the install easier and to avoid galling the fittings or lugs they're being installed in.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man we need some of that! LOL Thanks John:)

[@jansvasta2146]

I have the SR Suntour Raidon fork, and I think many people would love to see it on the channel. I got it new for 170€ and it rocks at 140mm! I really enjoy these vids. My fav MTB channel, love the budget and reasonable stuff :D

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well thanks man, now we checked it out and t looks to be $219 but its only a 120mm, not bad but would love to find one in the price range of that with 140mm!! Thanks for looking out for us and we will be looking:)

[@jansvasta2146]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS They dont mention it anywhere, but you can adjust the travel internally to 140! When i got mine, it said on the website that they are adjustable 100-120, but inside there are adjustment holes from 80-140mm! No idea why they dont try selling it like that. Mine is also an SF16, which i believe meands its from 2016 (must come from an old stock) Cheers!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude that is great, I am sure for liability reasons!! GO SHRED!! LOL Thanks for the info man

[@armandojuan64]

That is my rear shock and it has been working flawlessly for the last 5 years , not a single hiccup .

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

GOOD TO KNOW!! I love it:)

[@armandojuan64]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I paid for that thing 87 dollars and I thought : It'll explode before a week but no , it keeps working flawlessly and still looks like new .

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL

[@jeremiahmcknight9495]

Some xr content!!!!! Sweet!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

You know it😂👍

[@codygilbert750]

I miss my XR pro, had just put on a new air fork, and then someone stole it never to found again, riding my bike was the best thing in the world for me.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Wow that sucks man. We like the XR Pro too. hopefully you got something else cool to ride. Good luck and let us know what you ended up with.

[@eugene44569]

X fusion does make rear shocks. Also maybe you should try jgbike cranks since they are 10 dollars cheaper than the ixf

[@chrishorbatt3504]

I dont think JG bike is selling cranksets anymore, they haven't been on their website for a couple weeks. They owed me some replacement parts and just refunded the whole amount of the crank instead.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Gotta check into it!! Also the cransk as well:) Thanks man

[@EJ-V8Bikes]

Love the technical word of the day by Jeremiah - "Spacer-dilly" 🤣🤣 XR IS looking Pro now! CONGRATS on 11K subscribers!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hahaha at least that one made sense😂👍 Most of the time he doesn't make any sense. Thanks man!👍👍

[@EJ-V8Bikes]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS🤣🤣🤣 Is Jeremiah sneaking too many sips of your Maker's Mark???🤣🤣

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@EJ No Boundaries 🥃😵🤢🤣😂

[@johntran1671]

With DNM AOY-36RC seems to work best when you have half the amount of air that you have in the main air chamber. Example if you have 100psi in the main air chamber put in 50psi in the negative air chamber. It makes the rear shock feel nice and plush. I currently have the DNM RCP 2S coil shock on my enduro bike. It feel really nice and plush great small bump sensitivity and can take a hell of beating without missing a beat. Should consider a coil rear shock for the Ledge X1.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

That sounds like a plan with the psi and the LEDGE!! Thanks for the idea John:) See ya FRIDAY GT TUBELESSSSSSS!!!! MAYBE???

[@luislebron4785]

This is cool! I have never been into full suspension bikes, but I may have to reconsider.

[@eMikeBike]

Ledge x2

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

HA HA we have that effect on people!!! Lebron thank you for the cups of coffee man, it means a lot to us! We get to review stuff like this because of it, appreciate you man, see you FRIDAY!!! TUBELESS GT BABY!! or atleast try:( LEDGE X1???? GET IT!!!

[@BikeDrFrankenstein]

Lol "go home that's your home ball" Happy Gilmore reference? With that 160 up front the XR Pro is a beast. The front and rear suspension handled that rock garden like a gravel road 😁

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂😂😂 LOL TOTALLY GOT IT!!! NO ONE ELSE DID!! HA HA and cannot wait to take her down some gnarly stuff!! Thanks man

[@dylan-5287]

Look into the x fusion o2 pro r, that shock is super common and tons of people upgrade then sell them cheap and barely used. Got one sitting in my garage.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man that thing is a BEAST!! EBAY right now $119:) Thanks for the heads up man:) Maybe for the LEDGE!!

[@suspiciousninja1220]

Awesome stuff homeboy

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂🤣"Homeboy"👍

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Sweet video guys 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks man!👍👍👍

[@MTBAlex]

9:52 the spit, you crack me up man

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

SPIT SOLVES E_V_E_R_Y_T_H_I_N_G!!

[@sethscheller584]

I use an rear x-fusion o2 pro rl shock on my gt sensor and I love it. The remote loc I out is awesome

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Cool to hear man, another dude said he runs an X fusion and the lockout sucks LOL. We may go X fusion for the Ledge X1. Thanks for the input Seth

[@dashifusheffield2568]

I had a Fox float on my Ibex it blew the seals lost all its fluid contact FOX no shops anywhere near me that can work on it Fox would not help at all it was an older shock I bought the DNM that you got to say was in the pinch and needed something fast that I could afford at the time turns out to be a really good shock

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Good for you man, I I more people would take a chance on some not so known or used products. This is now on the Ledge x1, it's a good shock for the price

[@youtuck123]

Fantastic review. Thank you

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks Brother

[@71kevman]

I ended up going with the DNM DV22R which is a coil shock w/adjustable rebound damping. The damping works great and is a good match with the Himalo on rebound. Very controlled. I am going to try different spring rates as the stock (750# w no preload) unit is a bit stiff for my old frame's leverage to overcome. The bike is coming along nicely. Time to 1x that bad boy! Cheers

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man, another dude says the same thing regarding the coil shock! We have the Ledge X1 as you know and maybe need to go that route!! Thanks for watching Kevin and see you FRIDAY for a tubeless experiment!!

[@albioncia]

is there any website thats sell compatible spring for dnm av22r? i want to buy heavier spring rate as i am a big fat rider and 750lbs isnt enough for me

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@candra ismail We don't know of one, but I bet you can find something between Ebay or Amazon.

[@jasonsierchio1167]

BIKE'S LOOKING GREAT!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks man👍

[@michaellowery928]

SWAP 'EM...ROFL! You guys are awesome! Jealous of your father-son relationship. Keep 'em coming!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hahaha SWAP'EM!!! Hey thanks man, we have a special relationship for sure. People that don't know us trip out a lot when we argue, but the people that know us just start laughing. I had a 💩 relationship with my dad and I promised myself that I wouldn't be the same way. We are completely over involved and co-dependent for sure, but that's how we like it.👍👍

[@jansvasta2146]

Really got we with the electrical tape. I was watching it slip out and thinking: "Surely he won't use tape to fit it" *whips out electrical tape 🤣 Love this stuff

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣🤣 Thank brother!!! YOU ARE OUR KIND OF PEOPLE!!!!

[@timjacobs1299]

This video was such a huge help and you did such a great job describing how to do these upgrades! I've had an XR for 10+ years and it still rides beautifully. However I still had the original shocks on it and knew I needed to smooth out my rides. I installed a new rear shock AOY-36C just like the one you installed and it feels great! Thank you!

[@johnlove4390]

i remember the 1sr run xr-pro bikes came with an inverted for which looked just like the old 00s manitou

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Really???

[@stevebarnett155]

Hay Tick, yes X- Fusion dose make a frame shock I have one on my Haro , and I must say it is pretty good.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hmmm.....maybe for our Ledge X1 build???

[@chickensendies]

Nice transition to the real time review!!!! Really appreciate the shout out man! Your XR Pro is looking great! Man 160mm on front raised that thing! HAHAHAHA Also fox and suntour also make 165mm rear shock 😁😁😁

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey thanks man👍. No problem, sorry man we got so swamped with videos that we had to get done. We will have to do something else soon.

[@chickensendies]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS It is all good brother!!!! We got plenty of time to figure something out!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

For sure man:) Thanks CHICKEN SENDIES!

[@sgtrickards5683]

I have this bike. I don't mind spending some money to make it as high-end of a bike as possible. I just don't know what to get. Your video helped me with a starting place.

[@willardbuchanan9122]

Nice setup it's time for the cat's meow

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

When we get done with the upgrades we will probably time it again.

[@TheCaptainsCog]

I love how wolfdad is getting out and getting some different shots. Rad. That cup tool launched the bearing cup onto your dome because you pronounce conduit as Con-Ditt!!!😅😂😅😂 The Xr-pro has a major problem, the back wheel is the wrong size!!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL Man I got punished!! HA HA Now Wolfman getting shots and I am so glad you noticed:) Thanks El Capitan, and MULLET!!! LOL Hope all is well brother and we will see ya FRIDAY FOR SOME GNARLY TUBELESS!! MAYBE???

[@eMikeBike]

I want to suggest aneWolf & Tick Diva shirt!!!

[@andrewbell2749]

I’m gonna make that tool now that you gave away the secret, conduit

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😆😆

[@MTBAlex]

13:15 Xfusion does make rear shocks, that is what my wife's Polygon D6 (sold) had, that thing was incredible

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man we gotta look into those!! LEDGE X1 BABY!

[@PHFishingBiking]

Nice upgrade I have a cheaper 165mm Dnm coil rear shock DNM DV-22AR a great budget shock upgrade. you should try one of these one time I think they are like 50-59 bucks.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man that sounds great, I would love to do that. Lets see what we can get our hands into when it comes to the Ledge X1!!

[@Max-ek6nn]

Ok so a couple things, xfusion does make rear shocks, the o2r is really common on 2-2.5k bikes. And also did you fill the negitave chamber on the shock? Your supposed to fill both of the red values to equal pressure. Itll make it a lot more plush off the top. Ths dnm dosen’t equalize the way a rockshox or fox would. Hope this helps and love the vids!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nice:) May have to look into them for our Ledge X1 Build!! Thanks man and also suppose to fill them u at the same psi?? Like 95psi and 95psi? Thanks for looking out brother and thank you for watching us man

[@Max-ek6nn]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS love watching ya, and yep, 95 in both, it will give it a lot more off the top sensitivity

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Great man,thanks. We may try it, just wanted to get a good review with what the book said:) STUPID BOOKS!! HA HA

[@zmiller1840]

I run a x fusion 02 pro rl on my polygon D6. Really nice for a more budget friendly air shock.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks for sharing Zach, may look into the X fusion stuff, we do have the Ledge X we are gonna be upgrading and that may be the SHOCK!! :)

[@kevinhodgins9071]

Man that friggin stem! It kills me everytime. Still feeling nauseous after watching you ride with that! You should try flipping it and see what it looks like inverted. It’ll give a slightly more race look and as I understand will make it feel like lower stack height but also increase reach slightly (never done it myself). It sounds like you need a fairly long stem on that bike given how tight cockpit feels so even with a stem upgrade you may want to run one that has slight rise inverted. Be interested to hear how that feels! You could also add some spacers under stem and flip it! It’ll keep that killer projectile steerer tube under control. Nice to see vids where you do some upgrades again!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks for the info man, may just invert it!! LOL now not yet but lets see what shes like with a different bar and stem first;) Thanks and see ya FRIDAY! GT TUBELESSSSSS MAYBE??

[@kevinhodgins9071]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thanks for reply and looking forward to some tubeless GT action…..try adding some spacers and flip it off camera! Curious how it would be and may help guide you to what stem bar combo you want! It would be a very scientific experiment 😉

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂😂 That sounds 😂SUPER scientific!! LOL

[@kevinhodgins9071]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS very scientific! I think Evan is trolling my posts for top notch cutting edge ideas!! Haha he just went from a old school high rise stem to a shorter negative rise stem in his latest vid release today on the bike restoration. I dare you to throw that Mongoose Zoom stem onto the GT for tubeless Friday! What about a childish double dare? 🤣 I would have died laughing to subtly see it sitting on the GT in the background….I’m not to sure you two sleep always responding to posts past midnight. It’s early here on the Westcoast!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@Kevin Hodgins hahaha I wouldn't put it past him😆. Evan is a pretty smart dude😎. Man we honestly don't sleep as much as we should but if all of this pays off one day then it will be so worth it. If this never pays off we will still have some good memories and relationships with people that we have met through this. Thanks for noticing, it actually makes us feel good when people recognize the long hours we put into this.🥰

[@calvinetheridge4749]

Have you guys saw the mammoth sparticus fat bike? 4.9 x 26 tires, hydraulic brakes. Looks good

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hmmmm..... Have not yet?? We will have to look and see! Thanks

[@mikebain2790]

Great video really well done with the descriptions of the feel.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thank you Mike, it is a little hard to get across feelings over film an not in person or without someone riding it. That comment means a lot man, really. Thank you it means we are doing our job:)

[@mtbboy1993]

11:43 it's most likely just the air in the hose of the pump, it would be about 5p psi on that one. But if the shock actually lets air out there that's something wrong with the valve, so make sure those are tight, but first, remove all air in the shock.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thats what we figured afterwards:)

[@AniXiaoJie]

like 220, realtime review,,very good thank for sharing,,

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thank you🥰!! We have more videos on the XR Pro coming out in a week or two as well.

[@mtbboy1993]

The shock can go both ways, but of course on some frames the shock can perform worse or better, depending on the direction, due to flex shock gets, so there could be stiction. But that's something you can't just know. On my previous bike I noticed slight shock stanchion wear but that was a flexy bike. It was not any horrible wear, just enough discoloured to notice. And that was with stanchion down. Different bikes flex differently. But of course there is the issue of clearance and reaching the dials. So mount it what aver way fits an syou an acsess the adjusters. But position can be slightly tweaked with offset bushings. This changes geo slightly. Of sett bushings are bushings that go into the shock eyelets and hole is not in the middle. Some frames i decades ago used the shock as a structural part if the flame, so the shock made the frame not be too flexy, but chnage of shock could make frame alot stiffer or flexier, but also too heavy rider and shock would be prematurely worn. So most don't do that now. For example my bike and but there will still be flex, there has to be flex in the frame, but when bike is loaded shock might get flexed and get stiction so won't perform as well, so my bike has spherical bearings which let's the shock Rock side to side, resulting in less stiction and smoother shock.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Good to know, a fella says he mounted his upside down and it works fine for him. What about dirt and grime??

[@mtbboy1993]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS as long as the dust wiper seal is made to spec/has great tolerances, and is not worn it should work. I don't know which seals they use. if a seal does a good job for one a one winter with harsh conditions then it is good. if you can pull it off by hand, it is awful, not up to spec.

[@coldaleonthefrontporch6748]

Razor knife blades and a wood chisel is a good way to extract a crown race.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Sounds like a trip to the HOSITAL!!😂😂😂👍

[@coldaleonthefrontporch6748]

Tap very carefully.

[@mtbboy1993]

I like the idea of two air chambers, cus you don't have to use volume-reducing spacers so you can fine-tune it easier. If this shock is made with great tolerances and does not have flawed internals, then this is a great deal for sure. So this shock deserves some more testing, would be interesting to see what a suspension tuner would say about it. But the shock definitely has settings that high-end shocks have. so definitely a great deal if it's a shock that performs well long term without exploding. but I've not looked into DNM forks much, but some are bad.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man you should get one!! Let the nation know!!:)

[@mtbboy1993]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I found a review of the dual crown fork. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5-nlqCdrtqcj7c

[@mtbboy1993]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I guess their for us is on shocks, but the forks are much simpler, lack adjustment, and are heavy. And they stiffen up in just few hours of riding. Probably due to taking in water, mud, and possibly bad tolerances, stiction and wear. I don't know I've not taken them apart. But the dual crown fork did not perform well. I don't see any reason for me to waste my mine on it. I only buy stuff I am interested in. But I've looked at these forks enough to know its not good. But shocks might be decent who knows. Only proper testing and long term use and disassembly could show if shock is damaged or not. But keep in mind if the bike it is tested on is too flexy the shock will get premature wear

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

👍

[@chrisbalser3808]

Good to see a budget shock work so well. How much did the geometry change with such a long travel fork? Did you get to test it on any climbs? Enjoyed the vid!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Climbs a little, did well and man as far as the geometry, that will have to be mentioned in a later video. Not too sure but we will also talk about the forks more in another as well. thank you for watching and commenting man:) See you FRIDAY!! TUBELESSSSSSS GT!! MAYBE!!???

[@hollenjoe]

Thats the problem with that DNM rear shock, it doesn't give you the full travel, it bottoms out 3/4 of the way. That 35mm is more like 26mm...So you did bottom it out...

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Oh ok, gotcha:) I was feeling like I did

[@hollenjoe]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Yeah, let all the air out, compress it by hand and measure its real travel. I prefer the suntour cheap one, at least it gives you the full travel, i think theres even one with rebound control.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hmmm.... may have to look at that man, thanks for the heads up!

[@eMikeBike]

Love you guys! I am using a red "Sorry Jason" 44mm headset on one of my PHATeBikes...finishing up a '76 Centurion Super Le Mans totally acoustic. 25mm road tires-- Let's see you put the skinniest tires to the test on Cat's Meow?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Love ya right back man:) I am sure JASON does not approve!! LOL man that one spot gets sketchy!! MAy be a great idea in the making:) Thanks E bike!! Much love brother

[@eMikeBike]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS he may be right, given yours was too small for the head tube? did you caliper the Jessica that didn't fit up top before putting on that electrical tape? You voice your warranty from Mongoose/Pacific Cycles by putting in the new fork and headset.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Did not, just went by what the box said

[@skunkdenmtb]

Just ordered this rear shock for my Ledge x1! Only problem is… I didn’t order a shock pump, nor do I have one lol. May be staring blankly at my new shock for a few days til a pump arrives lol.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man hope you used an affiliate:) now it came with 110 on top and 50 on bottom:) Good luck and do not take any out!! Just wait till the pump gets here:)

[@skunkdenmtb]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS sweet!!!! I was hoping it wouldn’t come dry. I’m around 130 lbs. so should be within close range. Pump on order! Keep rockin out the videos guys!🤙🏼

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

💙💙

[@Bouncy_Bear_86]

When are we going to get more upgrades for this XR Pro??? Lovi g the vids on this bike and looking forward to more vids.

[@mkgearhead5151]

I bought a used Rockshox Monarch rear shock for my XR Pro and didn't really notice much of a difference between it and the DNM. I ended up putting the DNM back on the Mongoose because it didn't fit on my latest project (2004 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert). The negative air valve on the DNM was in the way on the Specialized frame so it got the Rockshox.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

How much was the RockShox??

[@mkgearhead5151]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I picked it up for $50. It was ridden once after the previous owner had it rebuilt.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

DAMN!!!!!!

[@ryanjohnson4193]

Fun videos to watch keep up the good work.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks man! We are glad that you "get" our style😂👍.

[@codydoerzbacher7864]

Wolfman Dyno Test! LMAO 🤣

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I bring the Dyno💪😂🤣.

[@tork62077]

Great video now I’m thinking maybe I should hunt one of these down. I’m a big GT fan but full suspension GT is not gonna happen 😂

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We hear you on the full suspension GT. Jeremiah wanted a full squish GT until he saw the prices😂. Thanks man👍👍

[@jessicamathews5758]

My spouse got the Mongoose bike and we are going to take it back to Walmart today. Get a Ozone 500 Sandstorm bike.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey, we like the Sandstorm as well. Hopefully we can get back to work on it at some point. Check out our playlist on the Sandstorm: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYjEkGekn7J4j9U

[@jessicamathews5758]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS hopefully we will run into y’all at one of the bike trails here in Arkansas.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@Jessica Mathews heck ya! We actually will be filming tomorrow at the Water Works trail head. Not sure when but we will be there for a while though. Just so you know it's really boring until we get done filming though haha.

[@jessicamathews5758]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Oh ok we been going to the North Little Rock Dam. And also the trails in Burns Park area as well.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@Jessica Mathews We hear it's some great riding trails over there for sure. We just haven't had a chance to get out that way yet.

[@yaboihdusjsid6684]

X fusion also makes rear shocks

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hahaha I think Jeremiah has been hit in the head a little too much. We actually tried to buy one before.😂 Thanks man👍

[@danboyes7477]

"slap that sucker" 😂😂😂 oh my god, that was epic. And you could never fire a bearing cup into your head again if you tried😂😂😂 That rear shock seems really good, why would you need anything else? Great video as always gents, looking forward to Friday Stay safe 😎👍🍻

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

LOL Dad def has some oneliners!! HA HA dude that headset smashed me in the cranium!!! OUCH:) Also I agree with you man, it is amazingly smooth, could not imagine a smoother setup for sure. Thanks DANNY BOY and we are going TUBELESSSSSSSS......MAYBE! FRIDAY see you then friend

[@danboyes7477]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS he sure does, the pair of you together never fail to make me laugh! I'm hoping we get to hang out one day, it'd be hilarious! Good news today, my Wolftick shirt arrived! It's awesome and you're right, they are great quality👍 See you Friday bro 😎👍🍺

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

DUDE!! THAT IS AMAZING!! Thanks brother, oh and if its not too much! SEND US A PIC OF YOU WEARING THAT BAD BOY!!!!!!!

[@danboyes7477]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS of course I will bro, but then you loose the mystery of what I look like 😂😂😂

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

You have got a point!! May show the NATION!! Got 1 pic already;)

[@mtbboy1993]

6:24 a way to counteract that is reverse rise stem.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Gotcha:)

[@mtbboy1993]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS as long as there is enough clearance so might not be able to have it slammed, depending on the stem.

[@armandojuan64]

DNM builds very good inverted air forks , you should try at least one .

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man if the price drops a little then I am sure we will sooner or later.

[@armandojuan64]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I don't know how much they are , I just saw one at the trail ( the guy replaced a leftie from a Cannondale with it ) and he was very happy with it . I hate lefties .

[@mtbboy1993]

5:47 the electrical tape trick might work short term, but is not a proper solution, as the tape will wear, and the headtube can get damaged. The reason for the slack might be wrong size of the headset, bat tolerances on both products or really bad on one.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Really bad tolerances yes, the bike is a big box store one

[@mtbboy1993]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS did you measure it properly? no surprise if it's out of spec. in my eyes then it's no point continuing upgrading, but I don't see the point of buying such a bike anyway.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We understand your preferances, yes measured correctly just a little off, similar to the Fragment's headset.

[@clive1248]

Nice upgrades like I don't know Jessica did a 34 mm to 34mm .bike looking good like the look of that fork on it would that make the front higher great video again 👍

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks man, it is a winner and YES!! Jessica is a 34 to 34 also:) Checkout the Affiliates BROTHER! See ya FRIDAY FOR A TUBELESS EXPERIMENT

[@dashifusheffield2568]

Like that blade you used on that tape me little bit big for the job ain't nothing wrong with that though LOL

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😉😉😉 Thanks brother, may of been a little much but it got the job done lol.

[@dashifusheffield2568]

You got to like a really nice blade

[@chrishorbatt3504]

The Tick reading the directions? Is this bizarre o world?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

It shocked me too! I didn't want to say something in case it would spook him🤣. Love Seinfeld👍

[@marathonrunner715]

They want 9,000 for a park tools tool set but it doesn't include a bike stand! What is more absurd, the 9k price point or not including a bike stand? Their video series, and yours obviously, is nice though tbh and the patch kits look reasonable

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂😂😂 Thanks brother:)

[@raymondrogers9530]

The MONGOOSE ARDOR & LEDGE 1×2 are still out front for me

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We like both of the X1 bikes a lot👍

[@mjsmjs7905]

I have a Manitou Radian Comp on my XR-pro, it's out of sight but I'm not sure if they make it anymore if it's pretty old. Did you put 150 mm? Or did you go longer. Mine came with a 150mm so I just replaced it with the 150, but I've seen other people say that the 165mm works okay to.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

165mm brother, should or said that!! HA HA Thanks for watching brother, see you FRIDAY for a little budget TUBELESS!!!

[@BerserkerNick]

The dnm rear shock looked like it worked awesome. Still no 4xl shirts 😕

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man we checked into it last night!! TOO BAD!! Hopefully they will get some in stock man, its starting to piss us off! Shock worked great;) Gonna talk dad into some drunken ebay to order an X fusion for the Ledge!! See ya BERSERKER- TUBELESS FRIDAY!!!

[@BMOutdoorz]

Any plans do a shop refresh or something? I think a white background would look cleaner or something but I also like the brown making it feel like a home shop and not like a Hollywood movie

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

The problem with a white background is that it will throw off the light metering on the cameras and Jeremiah would be super dark. We are hoping to build a studio soon but if not we will probably just stick with this for now. Thanks man, and we appreciate the input👍👍

[@mtbboy1993]

4:22 you should cut the splits longer, and widen the tool out, so it would work on all headsets.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Works well on all headsets:) 34-56

[@mtbboy1993]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS if you make the splits longer the fins can compress further in, so this means you can use one press for narrower stuff too. I have a Unior headset cup remover.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Ours works for all:) LOL

[@bryanshaw2284]

Would it be possible for you to test the budget forks with a youth rider? Preferably under 100 lbs? I don't know how the forks will react with little weight for my kids. Low pressure, rebound, etc.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man I wish we had Carson Brooks around but unfortunately we don't. Jeremiah weighs about 144lbs right now so it is kinda close haha. If Carson ever comes down here or we go back up there we might have him give his opinions on a bunch of stuff. I think he weighs around 100ish. In case you don't know who we are talking about here is a video with him in it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4K4gGOahbF1i6c Thanks man

[@jasonsierchio1167]

THE JESSICA HEADSET IS NICE AND TIGHT!??!?!?!!?!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Gooooooooood to goooooooo now!!!!🤣🤣🤣 SORRY JASON!

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

X-Fusion definitely makes rear shocks. Will you find one that fits your application at a budget price? I don't know. I hope your all staying safe and healthy down in Ark. I noticed that the Delta variant is roaring into your state, as it is in mine.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Will do man, be safe as well and hope we can find a budget SOMETHING!! LOL

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Wolfman is the king of drunken ebay! I'm sure if its to be had, he will find it. LOL!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂😂ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@taumax]

Did you consider the DNM AO-38RC rear shock that doesn't have the negative air chamber?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Not at all man, wanted to be under $100 and also wanted to try a negative chamber out. Whats the price range of the 38??

[@HonedAggressor]

Does the lock out switch not have a grub screw on the top so you can take it off and spin it round a bit so it doesn't hit the air valve

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

IT DOES IT DOES!!!! great thinking brother! Thanks, oh and we will see ya FRIDAY FOR TUBELESS GT!!!! maybe:( LOL

[@HonedAggressor]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS oh wow the GT getting some love, not seen it for a while on the channel. 😜😄😅🤣

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Januloooo]

Hello. Which one of the budget rear shocks is in you opinion the best for small bumps and overall has the most "floating over stuff feel"? Thank you so much for your content :-)

[@timpeterson7821]

If you had to add a new front fork or rear suspension upgrade over time (like my broke ass does), which would you have done first and why?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well Tim we would pick fork every time if pressed. The reason we would go fork first is probably because we are hardtail people first and full suspension second😉.

[@crod279]

Quotation, is the rear frame aluminum? Sometimes they go cheap and use metal there.

[@user-rl4ji5ne4o]

Himalo Drift 32 sold in China says it has 160mm of exposed stantions. The translation is messed up and they're advertising it as 160mm of travel. Some sales are saying 120mm travel. But not all. Mine had 105mm on day one. Has 110mm now 😒

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yeah haha. Have you watched our videos on the Himalo? If you haven't, check these out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmmaopecYtOiqas kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX2oeoKlrbuMlZI

[@user-rl4ji5ne4o]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Ah, in the first one your dad did comment on the sales bumf and the real world available travel. Here in China they cost $70usd. I "wonder" if there is a local variant, and an international sales variant.....because I just went and measured mine. Had to use an oil line as the red travel ring appears to have run away in the night to join the circus. Only 110mm on this 27.5" straight steerer version 🤔 Second video it looks like you had fun flying sideways a few times. Guess the somewhat linear action of the fork, and low-end sealed compression damper were the cause of that. I've not personally ridden this fork yet as it was on the GF's bike. However, I'm starting to wonder now if it was solely her absolutely beginner's lack of skills, or indeed the fork to blame, as to why she has crashed so often. She did faceplant on tarmac mysteriously!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Mn it was wonderful:) Just got to get the hang !! LOL Now sounds lie your girl needs a HELMET!! Hope she is ok, that sounds terrible.

[@Lord_Vader_FL]

Do shock that cost more feel and work better? yes they do.. by far, but you are always going to be happy and used to what you have... so if you never shoot for the moon with bike parts you can still be impressed with newer slightly better budget parts. Once you have that full suspension bike complete you won't set your butt on another hardtail thats not for your show do yourself a favor try to protect the frame because paint will chip like crazy on that bike other than that 2021 scott spark with a dropper post weighs 34.5 lbs so you won't be far away from a 3000 dollar bike... I sit here a little jealous because half the fun of owning a mountain bike is what you are going to upgrade no fun having all you will ever need for the trails I ride 99.99999999999% of the time.... BTW get into gravel bikes regardless if its a 90s MTB called a gravel bike and thats true it makes XC trails more interesting and require more skill I recently got a flat bar specialized diverge and it blew my socks off on how well it performs and shreds on light trails/xc trails.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man sounds great, I have got a kona dew drop I was thinking about converting to a gravel?? Not sure were to start just yet but it will workout oneday, thanks for the comment and man its funny. I love that we can loo forward to these budget parts and were just talking abut the best of the best and how there is no more room for improvement:) funny

[@Lord_Vader_FL]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I want to see budget bro I just spent $2,600 on a specialized diverge and I want to get my friend into it so you guys are part geniuses I was seeing what you can come up with a budget gravel bike that would be awesome... Maybe turn one of those hardtails that you really don't want to ride on anymore or really have any hopes of upgrading because you have better and turn it into a fly gravel bike but Kona is really nice show it off in one of your videos... I'll try to do a video of my gravel bike and Scott Spark and post it on my channel every bike that I have uploaded right now is not one that I own anymore.. or maybe I can email it to you i hate hearing my voice

[@Lord_Vader_FL]

And I can probably hear the internet trolls right now saying a gravel bike is useless when you have a mountain bike but my reasoning for it is I take it on trails that my mountain bike is way too much for. A gravel bike allows the trail that would normally be way too easy on the bike I currently use a little bit harder to get through and when you live in Florida and you only have one choice close by to ride on you can understand why I want a gravel bike plus there's endless gravel roads here in Florida especially ones that go through nature... And it's also fun to put a few bags and a cooler on the bike take off and go fishing somewhere

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣 For sure man, would love to see it on 🤣your channel:) Let us know or send a link!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man could not agree with you more! Love me some fishing and riding. That sounds like a great idea, would love to have some drop bars and see how it handles

[@turnoverace6796]

Found it easy to jump. But running cliped shooes guessing u got to get a week or so to get used to a full sus . First i did a 40 km ride on my full sus today and thrn used my hardtail when shopping and felt strange using it. Shorter crank arms,smaler bar,no dropper post and flat pedals🤯😱 felt like i had stolen a kids bike.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man you ride clipped in??

[@turnoverace6796]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS jupp. Makes it easyer to controle the bike and peddal harder. But a bit skechy in the downhill rockgardens with roots and all that.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man do you ever slip in the snow?? And like cannot get off the bike?(while being chased by police in the woods!!)

[@turnoverace6796]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS no way the popo coud take me caus i got the schwalbe ice spiker pro winter tiers 🤪 only hit the ground ones becaus the chain snaped but was running flat pedals and my backpack got stuck on the handelbar🙄 when the chain snaps with cliped u dont hit the ground! U just smash the nuts on the toptube 🥺

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂😂😂 Totally understand now!! LOL You are too much Turnover:)

[@UncletonyC]

Help. I got a 184x44 spring rear shock. I would like to upgrade to air. Do I have any other sizes for choice or should I stick with 184x44mm ? Thanks

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother, sorry for the late reply, but if you have the xr pro...Why not try this shock?? Or checkout the affiliate links in the 2 different Ledge videos were we try thr dnm and x fusion. Thanks man and hope this helps!!

[@TheDonkDonk420]

I'm new to all this upgrading bikes and whatnot so I have a dumb question, do you need some sort of pump or small compressor to fill the rear airshock at all? and I'm not sure if I missed it but was the shock the 165 or 190 eye to eye?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother not a problem and we completely understand lol. Now you want to steer away from compressors of any kind. They will ruin your seals and air chamber. Here is an affiliate link for a fork pump, it will work on shocks as well. And as for the shock it is a 165👍 Good Luck brother and thanks for checking out the channel. amzn.to/39WeEpN

[@TheDonkDonk420]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS thanks man keep up the content! 👍🏼

[@eMikeBike]

BTW your science on the weight of the rear shocks is inaccurate--anyone else know why--Bueller? Bueller?... you weighed the stock with the tube that you then moved over to the DNM, so you just need to re-weigh the top connector tube with the DNM to get the real weight difference...scientifically, that is! lol Still love WolfTick Videos!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I told Jeremiah to just weigh the whole bike because he would screw something up, but.....It's all good because the total bike weight before and after was the main thing since we don't really mess with rear shocks. Thanks man

[@eMikeBike]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS absolutely, and it looks way better too! The reason they get away with the 90mm Zoom stem is with those narrow bars--shorter stems can take wider bars for same type of ride fee, but that head tube angle is best suited for longer travel forks i.e. 140mm + and you get to =/-70 degree, now with lower spacers for the race--you could get to 69 degree...keep up the great show! eWolf!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

eWOLF! LOVE IT!! HA HA Thanks brother and see ya FRIDAY! GT GOES TUBELESSSSSSS DONT FORGET:)

[@munchiejordan1]

I still cant find were i submit my bike pic

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

You have to be on a computer or something to see it in our about section of our channel. I guess you don't get to see it on a mobile device.

[@ericmartell816]

Would this shock be suitable for heavier people? 270lbs on a 29” MTB

[@turtlecrawford6468]

I got an xfusion for sc bullit I'm building and it def does not lock 🚫 🔒

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man TURTLE!! No lockout huh?? So the wolfman would not be impressed!! LOL Gotta look into those for the Ledge X1

[@turtlecrawford6468]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS it has a lockout lever but I'm more unimpressed with it than wolfman has been with all the non functional lock outs combined

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣😂😂 TRUE #WOLFTICKNATION statement!! LOL see ya FRIDAY fir a little GT ACTION!!!

[@samfisher930]

🦊💪🏻

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣

[@PghMtbRides]

Xr pro vs ledge x1/x2? Thoughts

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Ledge x1 tapered, 27.5, great feel and slack. I love 27.5 bikes and this really fits me. The XrPro is a little big and a 29er but damn is it sexy! And the ledge X2......We do not have.....That on mind, if your short go ledge x1, tall x2. Wanna just ride and little upgrades here and there, xrpro.

[@Solustein88]

how is that himalo fork working out?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Working out fine, should of mentioned more about it but we will on the next when we ride it harder:) thanks man!

[@keosoutdooradventures]

Tick looks smaller on that bike lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hahaha that's because he is small😂😉

[@davegravitt210]

Peddle strike time! Or I'm just a fat ass?? Lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

👍👍🤣🤣🤣

[@cad212125]

Stock xr pro good enough for city riders?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hmmm....I would say yes if you are a bigger guy with short arms. Right out of the gate it's a little cramped and high up, you can get a longer stem and bars overtime but right out of the box its gonna be tough.

[@cad212125]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS im 5'8 I guess pretty average arms

[@leianrosacena4313]

Is the himalo drift fork ok

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Haha it is ok and working like a charm so far on the XR Pro. If you are wondering what we think about it or what we rated it you can watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX2oeoKlrbuMlZI

[@turnoverace6796]

Well son ur not a winner !! Haha 🤣 hard to us the iq u left behind after the last knock out

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

WHAT???🤣🤣🤣

[@samfisher930]

🦊

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🐂💩😜

[@samfisher930]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS we need to see more of your dad less of you to make a better video

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thats a great idea:) NEED MORE OF HIM-LESS OF ME

[@davegravitt210]

Your running too much sag. You need to run 5psi more than recommended on the chart so when you take the pump off you don't lose a lot of air. If you really want to spend a bit more money then go with a Rockshox Deluxe.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well dont wanna spend more $ but if we choose to up the $ a little we may look at it for the Ledge X1, that would be cool. SEE YOU FRIDAY FOR BUDGET TUBELESS!!

[@davegravitt210]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Tubeless. What a friggn mess!!! You lose a pound. Woopie!!! But when you explode a tire on the trail with tubeless then most of the time the tire splits. Which means it's junk and your walking!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

@Dave Gravitt Agree 100% but you left out the part about casing a rim with 20psi and having to find a new rim which is a total b!&@h right now.😂🤣👍