THESE MTB FORKS COST £91 ON ALIEXPRESS - WILL THEY BREAK?

[@Cha3rlie]

Hi Sam I met you at the canyon demo day at windhill today I’m the kid with the ice pack on my jaw at the end 😂 and I just wanna say thanks for being so nice and taking some photos with me. Definitely my favourite KZbinr 🤙🤙

[@Jack_grsb]

Yes mate! i was their too and i met him,did you win the best crash?

[@Cha3rlie]

@@Jack_grsb no chance! All I had was bruises and cuts one lad seemed to have a broken elbow 😂 great day though

[@trailfork7815]

100% sure we'll be seeing this video on ali express as a promotion for these forks

[@SamPilgrim]

😂🤷‍♂️

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

gonna have sams face on the side of them with "dreams"

[@SuperRobbro]

For sure.

[@andersmark75]

You got so much better on foil. Good to see

[@rollypollyguy3976]

​@@Nobody-NowhereAliexpress marketing department could use you

[@Durwood71]

Seth from Berm Peak: Works on bikes using a shop full of top of the line bicycle tools. Sam Pilgrim: Works on bikes using whatever sticks and rocks happen to be lying around.

[@waynecremlock]

haha, havent watched Seth in while

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

@@waynecremlock He's still a JOO.

[@sety409]

Spending money the American way. Closest thing to culture we have 😢😅😂

[@nno7532]

sidewalk file and caveman star nut setter

[@sd5458]

I love it. Seth is washed up with a channel larger than his appetite for riding. Sam just keeps it real.

[@maxgrass8134]

Sam is one of the best MTB riders in the world. He rides so smooth, the fork doesn't actually see that high loads - not even on these bigger jumps. Further he can reduce the loads on the fork by landing with more weight on the back wheel. I don't mean to discredit the fork. But Sam is not a good everyday average person tester for this fork. Sure it makes for a good video but the fork barely gets any hits at all. And that is simply down to Sam not wanting to risk getting injured.

[@SamPilgrim]

This video just shows if you land smooth a £90 fork will last though ;)

[@UnimpressedAussie]

@@SamPilgrim you probably need a disclaimer that states in park and jump use, because id wager these would be rubbish down an actual trail.

[@incredible5587]

I was going to be sad if i did not see Sam scraping those forks with some type of Brick or stone!! Great vid!! I love these wild tests and cheap bikes and stuff like the wooden or bed bike!!

[@_BatCountry]

"we got some tiny jumps to get warmed up on" points to jumps bigger than anything I could ever jump

[@hkm-avoidx4949]

Bros tiny jumps are huge jumps for me 😭

[@edymarin7781]

They are "imposible jumps" for me. I'd be losing a tooth myself

[@marko2262]

@@edymarin7781 same xd I have a hardcore hardtail with a downhill fork on it and I tried a jump and almost cracked my frame cause I didnt make it and done a big popo and braked xd I really need to learn to jump but is scary haha I have a nice bike but im trash 😵‍💫

[@vsmaster6162]

Start from smaller practice is key, and passion ​@@marko2262

[@RadicalMan69]

@@marko2262 haha yeah i tried a step up about the size of the first jump he hit and cased it and snapped my frame in half

[@adinamartin3512]

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[@_petar]

I have similar fork from the same site, 27.5 inch 140mm of travel and is actually a huge upgrade for my 750 euro ebike for which I accidentally changed every part and now it cost me 1500 euro but man upgrading it on your own was priceless.

[@CodSlap]

Nothing like building up your own ride yourself. 👍🤘

[@mihkus]

Had it on mine too, heavy bike.. one jump and it broke on one side... It broke off! Didnt plant my face in pile of rocks luckily... Bought used rockshock for 150 bucks and 4 years later its still intact+ its way stiffer and much much smoother. Now the rear wheel is cooked...

[@TheSorrowedMan]

i never get tired of your sanding method.

[@leoaraujo8590]

I have this same fork on my dirt jumper but branded as "Bucklos 32" that I bought as a placeholder until bike parts could come back in stock, it's been 2 years of street, dirt and pump track usage and the only issue I had was that my lower caliper bolt got stripped. This fork is very impressive, I didn't think it would last as much as it did, now I'm thinking of instead buying a used fox or rockshox (can't afford a new one, they cost 6 minimum wages in my country), I'm actually going to buy the "36" version of the same fork.

[@orlandoalejandro8940]

Hey Leo, ¿cómo solucionaste el problema del tornillo del caliper?¿Te colocaron un inserto de bronce en la horquilla o cómo fue? Gracias por tu comentario, lo tendré en cuenta también, kudos!

[@DjDolHaus86]

I love it when you buy a cheap, stopgap solution and after a few years it's still working and you can't find a good reason to replace it

[@leoaraujo8590]

@@orlandoalejandro8940 Não consegui resolver, minha solução foi travar o parafuso do caliper com epoxy

[@leoaraujo8590]

@@DjDolHaus86 yeah, I'm slowly saving money with the excuse of "I don't need another fork yet"

[@TejasToolMan]

good to know they held up well buying one for my tag along non serious rider bike

[@Blaine382]

Starnut installation of dreams 😂😂

[@MattRose30000]

Park Tool can learn a lesson or two

[@Wee-Lee-MTB]

Yes bro 👊🏻 🙌 Dont forget the cut down handle bar and steerer tube concrete floor files. 😂😂 What a legend ey 🤟

[@samhonywood2248]

I’ve been cycle touring around Asia with my girlfriend the last year and there’s a huge mountain bike (mainly XC) scene in the Philippines. These forks are so popular out here, except for the locals they’re a luxury fork, not entry level as they would be in the UK. To put it in context, a teacher in the Philippines earns around £3000 per year, so it’s brilliant that there are low cost, functional products that people around the world can just about afford! Nice video as always Sam.

[@jesseshort8]

Congrats on the Signature Swatch!! Looks super sick.

[@homsey]

Had a bad downhill crash in 2019 and been watching your videos over the last couple months and it’s made me pull my finger out and get back into it. Keep up the good work dude 🤙🏼

[@blubug768]

wow, pull your finger out of what? 😯

[@ChristianPareATLAS]

​@@blubug768 🫣

[@ChristianPareATLAS]

​@@blubug768 🫣

[@tedburg6042]

Probably not a good idea till you practice with the brake lever.

[@6ettinold]

Replaced my forks on my ebike with some Airbike branded forks. I'm sure they are the same as these, except they're matt black with the burred gold-ish stanchions. They came with the brand stickers to apply yourself, so obviously they went in the bin. They look quite stealthy in plain black. Had them a year and cannot fault them at all.

[@resynthesizer4565]

I purchased some off brand Chinese forks when I was trying to start my own MTB import brand.(I actually was offering a $2200/ 23 lb XT equipped carbon hard-tail with hand built wheels) I tested a few forks. Some were good, some sucked. The biggest problem I ran across was the coating on the stanchions. It would wear off.

[@jamesf4405]

Sam, that two wheels on the tree trick takes not only balance, but tons of strength. I bet you've got a workout routine. I wish you'd make a video and post it to help young riders become better.

[@k_caravet]

that's true strength does help a lot, but i wouldn't be surprised if it's more years of experience carrying him. workout vid would be tops though agreed 🙏

[@Ryan-os5zr]

Steez doesnt require strength

[@69indigoblue]

NIce test, but in my opinion riding down a rocky trail with multiple small bumbs would stress the fork more than those smooth slopestyle landings....was fun to watch...

[@maxmoritz5065]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@deathbyhippies]

Gravel riders sweating at the thought of their £600 30mm travel fork breaking off a pebble.

[@leoromeli7611]

Sam is the type of geezer you could Sit and chat about bikes for hours with, Ive come back after forgetting this dude for bare time and im glad he hasnt changed. Absolute legend, Always real, Always honest. For 91 Quid this is the ultimate set of road/light MTB forks. Id be interested to see some real harsh abuse on em and their longevity. Give us an update in a few months perhaps?

[@tommy2x4_]

I knew the sanding down of the forks was coming, still made me laugh 😂

[@babygerald4645]

Best endorsement for those shocks yet. Considering the amount of abuse put into those forks, the average commuter who enjoys a bit of offroad could get quite a lot of use out of them for under a hundred quid. Congrats on the awesome Swatch collab- it and the box it comes in look amazing.

[@GaweNowakowski]

Imo I would have a look at used suntour or x fusion fork at such budget, and I believe they would be safer choice.

[@sempi8159]

Yea ali stuff is good the first month then 70% goes to shit

[@szelthofferzoltan]

@@sempi8159 which one did you use? experience? or just the usual rumour?

[@bigshnitzeljesse]

​@GaweNowakowski 100%! They have liabilities, and forks can be found nearly new for similar price. X-fusion stuff has always performed great.

[@maxmoritz5065]

​@@sempi8159 Typical blabla nonsens

[@xricsi1097]

That's why I love Sam, he thinks in extremes. Losing another tooth or this is the best cheap fork. There is no other option. :D

[@angry7518]

“Moron got his car in the way, oh yeah it’s a road” 😂 Top work Sam.

[@brucefowler3371]

Your enthusiasm is contagious

[@LordHolley]

I love the fork install, nothing but precision! Lol.

[@jenscs5952]

1:45 "TINY JUMPS" Cmon man, flex more

[@dbubble10]

This is why Sam pilgrim is a superstar in mtb he does not need good stuff to be better then everyone else

[@bwest6275]

NGL they look pretty cool though. Love different colored stanchions. I wish Marzocchi still made the custom colors, I’ve always fancied a lime green or mirror orange stanchion color.

[@amtberproducts]

I truly love watching Sam's techniques when he work on his bikes. The best!

[@sturomain]

Just ordered the TREAD ON IT Sam Pilgrim swatch stoked to get it. 2 to 3 business days, good price too. Super cool design Sam

[@SamPilgrim]

sickkkkk!!

[@sturomain]

@SamPilgrim received my TREAD ON IT.... SWATCH TODAY. Exceeded my expectations, Sam. The watch is killer. Super cool. I'm super happy with it. People order this special audition Swatch. You won't regret it.

[@mrplow911inc]

So happy to see the curb back for sanding

[@paulh1860]

I mean sure, forks not snapping an causing you to lose a tooth is a pretty high priority, however there's probably more metrics id like to score.

[@su1raM]

When tyres filled with concrete video? 😀

[@SamPilgrim]

Good idea! Soon then 😂

[@moodswinggaming2972]

@@SamPilgrim xD

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

@@SamPilgrim No, tires filled with Cheeze Whiz.

[@Coolcmsc]

The whole ‘Tyres filled with…’ would make a great series. My vote is for that foam sealant for filling cracks in buildings etc 🎉

[@moodswinggaming2972]

@SamPilgrim to be fair, bathroom silicone might be a good shout too

[@supaflifpv7268]

Congratulations on the swatch collaboration mate well deserved fantastic ambassador for your sponsors and myself born in 77 swatch watches were the thing to have when I was a kid love them ❤️ gonna try and grab one hopefully lol also how cool was it to see the wingboarding was in the Olympics sorry font know the right term for the sport but it was epic to watch and the first thing I said was wow sam does that hahaha

[@AJCRcars]

SAM, I bought the swatch tread on it, it's the best watch ever it's so comfy, I wear it everywhere I go, especially while shredding

[@Iseenoobpeoples]

I like how he rides every type of terrain, he can trick everything, that's skills.

[@GTiR23]

I love seeing a master technician at work installing forks 😃🥰 should do an AMSR channel, focus on the 'sanding' technique!

[@user-crezy_forester]

Сэм , я тебя люблю, катать начал в 30 лет , Дёрт,Памп-трек , мне сейчас 43 , ты лучший , смотрю на тебя и появятся дикое желание продолжать катать !!! Всем , шлем всему голова !!!

[@davewestern5859]

Great fun as usual. Fantastically well done regarding the Swatch.

[@Matthews904]

Sam my 7yo son loves watching your video. He was asking about kid sizes shirts and it seems they are all sold out. Do you have an idea of when they may be back in stock? He calls you the bike lad and is stoked every time you drop a new video!

[@jamestsmithiii4487]

you should bring the canyon stoic and do urban freeride and trickery and trails push it to the limits hardtail baby. love the video Sam. keep going

[@RobertRMusic]

In a chaotic and often depressing world, it's simply heartwarming to hear Sam, in his cheerful demeanor, say "this is going to be epic!"

[@MikeTheYokel]

Speaking of the t-shirt design, reminds me of the tattoo i have on my left calf. Also features mountains and the sea. Mainly as a tribute to my Dad who was a royal marine and their motto is “ by land, by sea”. I made the land parts mountains as i love the mountains

[@TheGrub-df9vp]

MORE FOILING SAM 🔥🔥🔥 Definitely going to have to get one of them changing hoodies .

[@rdizzy1]

I guarantee the company making these forks is also making forks for major bike companies as well, and just making their own, allowing people to cut out the middleman who is raking in thousands, and paying the company building them 90 bucks a piece, then selling them for 500-1000% more.

[@rustler08]

Ah yes, the guarantee of a KZbin commenter. Tommy Boy has a great quote that addresses your "guarantee."

[@Truth_Seeker_UK]

Cut out the quality checks more like

[@BFBMTb]

I've taken apart quite a few of these forks and the design they use is similar to suntour. But, the quality varies since it appears that there's 2 different variations of these forks being sold. One variation is cheaper, while the other one is better. However, even the higher quality version is still one step behind suntour quality. And suntour produces the chassis for fox and dvo.

[@sempi8159]

Yea no

[@strubbleler]

@@rustler08 just because you cant agree with it doesnt mean it doesnt happen.

[@davidboudreau4054]

Just bought the Swatch! I can't wait to get it....And I bought some PilGrips! and pre-ordered your new t-shirt. You merch bombed me real good....

[@alexrex20]

i missed these upgrade/install vids!

[@Haroldinho228]

Bro did a casual front flip. Actually mad!

[@syms85]

Love the sanding method!

[@Sunspot-19]

Sam, you're having too much fun playing the game of B I K E!! Love the sound of those tires in the skatepark.

[@jamiewood3176]

Loving the progress on the wing mate epic!

[@sdr_xp]

Hey man, I like the Motul stickers on your helmet. It's the only motor oil that touches my WRX's engine. Also, love the vids man, Keep em comin!!!

[@H3DG3xC043]

Congratulations on the watch sam

[@jaywill530]

I've got similar Bucklos branded forks on a bike and they work great for trails. I wouldn't trust them at the bike park for rad downhills and big hit jumps !

[@philipB31]

Nice one, Sam: your own line of Swatch! That is soooo cool. Respect!

[@samuraikaoss1455]

Yep. I go to Nyc in October for a longboard race. I'll get your Swatch and Andy Andersons then.

[@blawruk]

I was waiting for the front flip test! (9:45). That'll definitely test a fork strength! Great video! 👍😎

[@aislingdanwallace2201]

Your a madman. Sick riding Sam

[@PaladinMika]

As a casual who started riding a DJ not even a year ago, I am seriously thinking of buying those forks after this video.

[@jamescook8199]

No way. I was working on the roof of the leisure centre next door recently. I was enjoying watching people there

[@XIII-0_0]

now you need the rest of the bike from alli express

[@nwprepped]

That star nut install was 🔥

[@XxXalir]

Your courage is, as usual, epic. 🤟PS. I'm saving money for this watch

[@SamPilgrim]

Oh sick, nice one dude!

[@jacobsparlingbmx]

Sam, we need you to build a completely custom AliExpress bike! All parts must be bought from them

[@freedomofmotion]

Gotta try the double crown forks now. They're like £130 I think and should be able to resist bendage with all the extra metal. Also they have damping adjuster on the bottom of the fork. Had a pair on a self built while for like a week. Stuck max Psi in them and they worked great. Accidentally got crazy air onto flat and they survived the force of 60 kilo bike and 80 kilo rider landing flat from about head height 😂

[@rollypollyguy3976]

I'm in the bathrooms at work watching this because I couldn't help but over hear Sam's voice coming from the stall next to me. I think I'm going to ask them if they want to ride a trail after work!

[@nickolasmcclure2149]

Hey Sam I want to get in to jump bikes and down hill but man that stuff is up there in price wats a good cheap full set up me and my sons love your content please keep making insane clips

[@Fluclear]

The ‘added excitement of are the forks gonna snap’……..😂

[@tacticooldennis]

It's a good option if you wanna sell your bike but keep your Fox shocks too. Its harder to sell an incomplete bike than one with a few questionable part choices.

[@r00kiet80]

I think i gave you a similar video pitch a couple months back. Thanks for making something along my recommendation even if i wasnt a part of it lol

[@SébPasturel]

As always an amazing video. Just a suggestion. Maybe you could make a video about a cheap rear shock. Then put them both on your bike.

[@fredEVOIX]

the wheel spoke design and tire knobs wristband are pretty cool will get a SB05K103 and hopefully it'll give me Sam's courage to send it I might have to buy a full face helmet..just in case ^^

[@biscuitdingus]

A lot of the issues with these super cheap aliexpress/amazon air forks isnt the product itself but the quality control. I have two bolany 26" forks and one is bombproof, been riding it hard for over a year, zero issues. The other came with a rattle inside and it leaks air. And reviews and experiences from others show the same thing. When theyre built right, theyre perfectly adequate forks, an air fork really isnt that complicated of a part. But since the quality varies so heavily, sometimes you get one thats just put together poorly and breaks easily. If these companies ran the same QA as rockshox or fox or whoever, theyd be making completely viable budget alternatives.

[@MTBFRLIF3]

Sitting watching this vid wearing my orchard t shirt is the dream

[@yegyi4390]

That sanding method is perfect 😂

[@sdevans2]

Yo your mechanic skills are amazing. Only the best top of the line tools. Such precision 😂😂😂

[@Goopie-gz4tc]

Hey Sam you legend - what are those shoes? Despite the clear focus in the vid at the local skatepark, I couldn't ID them. Top vid as always!! Thanks!

[@TheDave000]

Ali Express amazes me. I wanted a staple gun for a job I do semi regularly. I looked at the Makita one but it was ridiculously expensive, so bough a knock off Makita from Ali Express for 60 quid. It's perfect. I don't know how the Chinese can make profit selling such good stuff so cheap. Sure its not as good as the real deal Im sure but for 10x cheaper, who can complain!

[@Bmxracerx]

Epic...... text the BOLANI. I FELL FROM 6FT DROP BROKE MY WRIST BUT THE FORK STILL MINT LOL

[@AntonBryzghalov]

There is a high chance that coating could be of a bad quality and won't last long, like not even a year. So long term test for this one required. Will be good if you'll give it for free to someone who will use it on almost daily basis, but with promise to give you a feedback in a year.

[@MitchWhite-h9r]

Damn the new Manitou Factory 36's!

[@Emtbtoday]

Obviously not seen GMBNs video recently on their upside-down forks from same place and price totally crumbles inside no oil etc lol That Bucklos actually do an exact copy of fox 38s aswell 😂

[@Boosty_Boost]

Congrats on the watch man, thats pretty sweet 🤘

[@palicar]

The watch is sick! Congratulations

[@Kx0195]

The way he sanded the burr off fucking had me laughing out loud 😂😂😂😂

[@philipparris4287]

Goes to show that budget bike parts are getting better .I have always thought that a tough basic fork that doesn't cost the earth would be perfect for most

[@iggalan]

For anyone considering cheap Chinese forks, think twice. Forks need regular service and parts, you will not find any for these. GMBN tested similar forks, sent them to a repair service for inspection after one day of use, and they were in pretty bad shape already. Not to mention that you need a robust fork that you can rely on if you don’t want to risk a serious crash.

[@DeeJayEll]

@1:09… Pikey!!! 😂

[@BenjySparky]

Today was EPIC, Sam and Lewi, y'all rock! To the sskkyyy. Peace

[@ReedoAce]

Buying fox or rock shocks is basically like buying a Rolex in the bike market. You have to ask yourself is it really worth it when other brands can do exactly the same?? Cheers Sam for demonstrating

[@CrazyPanda688]

Fox forks aren’t gunna bend after one slopestyle run though 💁‍♂️ The premium stuff is premium for a reason. Just like you can buy a replica Ferrari, sure it looks like a Ferrari but it’s a garbage car underneath It won’t compare to a real ferrari which uses premium materials to withstand high speed and cornering stress, as well as build quality

[@ReedoAce]

@@CrazyPanda688 granted.. a watch tells the time, premium uses different materials. The only thing with specialist/ branded stuff are the higher prices/ greater margins. But it’s safe to say they are being threatened more than ever with examples like this. I mean how long does a bike last these days? A couple/ few summers at best? ☺️

[@901328746518477461]

@@CrazyPanda688 This fork is not tapered, so i was expecting it to bend a little

[@Iseenoobpeoples]

Every way you look at it high end forks will be better, they are not exactly the same as you claimed... the law of diminishing returns does apply.

[@ReedoAce]

@@Iseenoobpeoples better but are you willing to pay 6-7x more for it?

[@Tinu-1987]

It's not sanding if you are using the street or other surfaces! Great video!

[@maxmoritz5065]

Temu and express have good things. Have bought a brushless rc car for 90 and its a blast. Absolute top quality

[@Sabor-f5p]

Im def buying this and btw i love your vids you inspired me and on my birthday im getting a new bike cant wait😊😊😊😊

[@junka1975]

You know it's a good day when Sam gets to use his favourite sander! 😜👍

[@JB50713]

That Swatch is dope.

[@SamPilgrim]

Cheers dude!

[@GEO4EVER-n9s]

Sam you should go to Scarborough there’s so many stair sets it would be a banger video

[@RD-qb7sd]

1:45 Some TINY jumps. Yeah, only a 8' gap!

[@mrmurder75]

Man makes it look easy. Pukka factor would be 100% for me attempting any of those jumps

[@RealfishingNL]

Hi nice video. Maby a dumb question but how do they break? Do they break in half or do the shocks just dont work anymore.? And Have a nice day 😁

[@loojustin5493]

To be honest, 91 quid is a descent price on Ali express. Truth is that a pair of Suntour fork with 120mm only costs roughly 90 quid in China(it varies in types, but it is normally less than 200 quid)