This MTB Overhaul Makes Bike Ride SO Much Better!

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[@PaulThePunter]

Did a bit better on adding up the costs on this one, but forgot some things in the voice over 😂 but make sure you check out more info on the Shimano Deore groupset here 👉 bit.ly/Shimano-Deore-21

[@davidus468]

Btw the new 11s (CS-M5100-11) deore doesn't have HG+ it is just HG, while the 12s deore (CS-M6100-12) has HG+

[@abadatha]

"In a good way, not throw you off." I mean, my Deore 2 pot brakes have thrown me OTB once or twice. >.>

[@Chiby2510]

Paul breaks the internet by posting this post 22 hours ago but the video is out by 3 hours. No wonder he knows how she needs the upgrade cause Paul has an ability to read people minds.

[@monkegamer4953]

Paul did you know it was garage 529 protected?

[@neodedobbelaere1997]

Can I have the old parts they are better then mine 😂

[@LSABERM]

how is nobody else talking about how good of a mechanic that guy was

[@airzillarocks]

Mega on point that one, way back when I was a bike shop mechanic, would definitely be a bit lost these days with all the new tech even as an aerospace engineer, lol... \m/

[@jamesbeer8038]

Probably you have never seen a good mechanic 😂😂😂

[@LSABERM]

@@jamesbeer8038 I have

[@timritchey4013]

@@jamesbeer8038 have to agree... i would call myself a basic mechanic and could do anything that was done within a year of work.

[@crimescene25]

Using the word mechanic here is wrong. This is all pretty day to day stuff if you own, and ride a mtn bike.......

[@BikingwithJP]

That was a sick water bottle upgrade! 🤘

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha the best

[@followmylines]

First thing she noticed! 😂 😂 😂

[@snowsli]

1300$ bottle upgrade

[@charlesslwilson]

Awesome - she was sooo stoked (even if first thing she noticed was the water bottle cage😆). Nice one Paul

[@shaquilleoatmeal2654]

to be fair it is a sweet bottle cage

[@vito601]

I was about to cry when she touched the brake rotor with her fingers

[@davidbinenfeld489]

Exactly why i came down to the comments

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

It's okay, women have cold dry hands with no oil on them. It's why the Japanese won't let them make sushi and they spend billions on hand moisturiser.

[@destinationf6618]

that was terrible

[@mmiisshhaa]

AND PAUL TOUCHED THEM TOOOOO!!!!!!

[@janvanrookhuijzen8309]

This is almost me upgrading my wife's bike. As long as I don't change the frame she won't even notice 😅

[@Hardcaslte]

Just make sure to not put on a water bottle cage and no one will ever know the difference lol.

[@0xbotyoyo]

I doubt she will notice the frame change firstly as long as you don't change the color. Her first response will be: it is so clean!🤣

[@DilbertMuc]

Wrong. It's the color they notice.🤣

[@dazholi]

I feel like this goes to prove that if you do want to get your SO into MTB, you DO NOT put them on a crappy bike. You want them to ride a bike that contributes to the experience and doesn’t make it unnecessarily frustrating.

[@PaulThePunter]

👌

[@mstvir]

I can confirm first hand, my SO wanted to ride with me, so I got her budget Liv bike (subsidiary of Giant bikes), she was not enjoying it fully as the bike was too heavy 3x8, with mechanical brakes. I have upgraded the bike, to 1x11 XT groupset, with SLX brakes and SID suspension, now she cannot stop riding.

[@dasuku1775]

But not everyone can afford high end bikes

[@luongk88]

@@dasuku1775 this is the biggest pain in the MTB community. I never knew it was a hobby for rich folk but people WAY too often are talking about 'budget' 'entry level' and showing a $4000 full sus bike.

[@fastdreams]

@@luongk88 Exactly. I'm barely an occasional hobby trail rider, but I like nice equipment. However when a good mtb costs as much or more than a proper MX dirtbike, I have to laugh. One thing I keep asking myself is, what equipment did the riders of 10-20 years ago have? What kind of riding were they able to do on that crappy old tech? For someone like me, that isn't chasing time or position, I have to avoid the hype. True entry level today (like the 1300 bike I just bought) is probably worlds better than the higher end stuff from 10 years ago, which was then good enough for some crazy pro level riding. I get it, if it is your passion and you ride constantly and maybe even race...then yeah you need the equipment to be competitive.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Those old pedals! 😂 Just new pedals and a suspension service would've been night and day!

[@PaulThePunter]

Uhhh the drivetrain was probably more key :)

[@TheMediocreMountainBiker]

lol, I was thinking "my kid has better pedals than that!"

[@bentyler5704]

NO SHEYN ONLY THE DEORE DRIVETRAIN MATTERS

[@beckobert]

I think the tires were the most important upgrade. The old ones looked ... old.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@beckobert oh definitely... I'm just imagine how big of a difference even the pedals would've made 😂 Add it all up, and BAM, new bike!

[@weekendbikingwarrior360]

Brilliant video. Simply brilliant. To see so much joy from a healthcare worker suffering these horrific times brings tears to my eyes. Paul, you're a LEGEND.

[@hammyh1165]

Her reactions were priceless. It's great to see someone appreciating it all and enjoying themselves. Oh! Please give her some proper shoes if she doesn't have any.

[@911Polini]

and Protectors...wear em..pls

[@mtbboy1993]

@@911Polini she seems to wear pads underneath. I can see the shape of the pads.

[@SemiSendy]

You KNOW this was like a complete paradigm shift for Anna. You can’t help but get extremely excited for her. Standing applause, mate!

[@d_ward4871]

I freakin love Anna 🥰 Id definitely bet she’s one of those nurses that make even the toughest medical situations much more bearable for people

[@Kevin-ex2yb]

Her reactions were great but your reacting to her was maybe even better lol

[@chickensendies]

Anna seems like a absolute stellar human! This was so fun to watch! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951]

This is awesome! I think refitting other peoples bikes like this could make a awesome series! 🙌🙌

[@OzyMark]

But better for Paul to learn how to do it himself. ! He can be the mechanic

[@mmiisshhaa]

and an expensive one too....

[@CesarFalco]

Maxxis tyres on the ride ;) spotted!😂

[@dazpricemtb1715]

I seen that straight away too 🤣

[@selder03]

Yep

[@mtbboy1993]

I wonder why, mabye ran out of tyres to put on.

[@Juddly05]

Is there any other brand?

[@dazpricemtb1715]

@@Juddly05 I'm on Michelin wild enduro's👌, but have alot of confidence in Maxxis too

[@scblurlt1962]

one of the best video's ive seen lately , shows so well the progression of basic drivetrain and set up in the last few years can make riding so much more fun , well done both of you

[@aaronturner999]

Man I love these videos - giving back to people that really deserve it and helping them ride better! AWESOME!

[@f1rstclass289]

Anna is awesome. I love her genuine smile, joy, excitement and reaction. You guys did an awesome upgrade.

[@idhvew8]

How many people ride bikes that really need to just be resealed, cleaned up and sag set for them? Nicely done Paul!!!

[@owca6666]

alot, unfortunately.

[@BlackMan614]

yeah... and it doesn't take much time for those forks needing to be re-sealed. Found that out the hard way. 1 season of riding - bone dry.

[@brettneuberger6466]

She’s hilarious and is actually a good rider. It’s funny how little attention she paid to her bike.

[@sebsoud]

Yep she's cute and has good balance; she wasn't very demanding on her bike's state and now she realized how she went from an hell to paradise bike :-D

[@LeAstrale]

Fantastic content Paul! Love to see the reactions and her finding the different parts! Also kudos for doing something for a nurse in these covid-19 times!

[@wrenchdoozer]

5:11 - Can you ask Nate to play Free Bird on the spokes in the next video? ;)

[@Coolcmsc]

Seriously, this is a great thing you’ve done here. @Shimano and @PaulThePunter deserve a giant thumbs up for supporting a local rider - a nurse, no less👌👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I’d like to see more of this on YT Channels. The manufacturers support the channels that we love to watch - inevitable and a good thing - and to sweeten any bitterness, a bit of pro-Bono for deserving bikers local to the channel owner seems a good thing to me 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@toddeveritt700]

Paul, keep these videos coming. The stoke showing on the her face makes what your doing the best thing on KZbin. So amazing to see her smile from ear to ear after making it down those trails. You are like a Superman for mountain biking. 🍻

[@joelrunyan1608]

Doing this kinda stuff for mtb friends? Feels awesome. I've done it for 2 so far... seeing their amazement and smiles when they ride their updated bikes? So cool.

[@chrisrich9992]

Such a great video Paul! I can hardly imagine what it must have felt like to ride that bike pre-service. That first ride must have felt so amazing/fun for her. Nice work Mr. Punter.

[@craigellis680]

Fab video Paul. Really like it when you show how easy bike mechics can be and outline how making minor changes to a bike can have a big impact on rider confidence

[@pineapplefacetree]

This video made me happy as helllll..... it’s the nicest thing for someone, basically spreading happiness in the form of a mountain biking is a great gesture.

[@cphoto2003]

I just love this video. That was so nice of you to upgrade Anna’s bike. Moreover, Anna is the sweetest young lady. I was very impressed in which the way she carries herself. Her parents must be proud. Congratulations on a great production.

[@tcline8600]

Paul - I am digging your new style of videos! Pimp My Bike style and your black diamond tutorials. Please keep knocking these out!!

[@joen3992]

God Bless you Paul for taking the time to fixing Anne's bike. She has potential of learning new skills, please take her under your wing. She'll teach others, can just feel it. What a wonderful video seeing her smile....thank you for sharing this with us~

[@chrisruff3392]

That was awesome! You are a true ambassador of the sport! Anna is in love with MTBing now!

[@chillwill1083]

Her happiness is infectious :) it's always fun when you can do nice things for friends and people like that. Big ups and keep on doing good stuff :)

[@su1raM]

I was about to close video when you said it's easier to buy a new bike. But luckaly continued watching and enjoyed whole video. This kind of videos are the best. Actualy not long time ago I did my girlfriends XC bike full service by my self, so was pleasure to watch this 🙂

[@geemail369]

14:29 And *_THAT'S_* the moment that _still_ get's me every time i go over one of my rigs! Great job! 👌🏻

[@Leo_Inclan]

Paul, I'm such a huge fan of this whole series of videos with "not so expert" riders you've been doing... I think youtube gives all of us a false sense of what a MTBer should be like and maybe some of us feel obligated to be all "pro" all the time, and it's so cool to have a reminder that not everyone knows all the things and does everything right. It makes me feel okay about not being a super pro guy, and I hope I'm not the only one.

[@bike_somm]

This was one of the best videos I’ve watched all year! Like a Pimp my Bike vid to the max!! Such a good deed you’ve done here Paul🕺🏻 What a true gentleman

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers dawg

[@safekraka]

Seriously one of the most joyful rides I have seen this year.

[@seanroberts381]

Love the ride portion of this video so much!

[@maxlampe4853]

I think these videos are some of the best on KZbin!

[@martysoulard7349]

OMG! I loved her reaction to all of the new tech on the ride. Good Job Paul.

[@razmtb5028]

Awesome Paul did it again, i hope i have a friend like you! 😁

[@LeecMTB]

Have to say I love your latest videos a lot more than your previous ones , but I did like them too, it’s just now I’m subscribed and watch them twice 😁

[@rextilian]

you chose well, what a sweet soul. that smile after shredding must have been worth it alone. keep changing lives paul!

[@janataman9196]

Annas reaction to all the changings was so funny and authentical. ^^

[@antgarce]

i went on a trip to bc quite recently and i went on leave of absence myself as well, it was fun to recognize all of the trail you rode at the end of the video, but also im a bit sad i missed you by a hair like that. nice video!

[@allenszykula8071]

Always doing good things for good people we need more of you

[@stevaone]

You have been killing it with the videos, this one was super cool!

[@BoloMTB]

this is such a great video! I wish I had a mtb friend like you when I started 😁

[@walterbrown6388]

Great Video. The bike reveal was so funny! Good thing you put on that new bottle cage.

[@FeedbackSportsOfficial]

We love this! Her excitement is why we all love bikes in the first place!

[@ncadvr]

Love this video Paul. Good stuff.

[@adamdavis354]

Man, I wanted one of those bikes so bad a couple years ago. Such a fun video, good job Paul!

[@trialsrob214]

Coool Paul, I love seeing people stoked about riding

[@enzoardovino7458]

I love how he just roasts her bike for a straight 3 minutes in the beginning lmaooooo

[@tbroms]

Paul! This is sooo exciting! You change lives!!!

[@fatalxty]

I'm so happy for her. I love how she's happy on the trail on a revived bike.

[@The_RC_Dude]

Of all the things, the bottle cage was the first to be spotted! 😂😂 I would have immediately seen the drivetrain. Now I know what to get for my friends, a bottle cage! 😂😂 poor Anne's never going to hear the end of this lol

[@ostelo84]

Awesome paul. Everyone should be able to have the experience of trusting their bike and I am glad you made it possible for her.

[@chimps4gimps]

So nice! Good work Punter! 👊🏼

[@jessmusic1402]

Way to go Paul, this was terrific! For others, never be afraid to ask someone if you're having trouble with bike setup! Most people would be more than happy to do a quick check for you and give you some tips (hopefully they just know what they're talking about!)

[@allenglishknives6823]

What an excellent video!! Anna is great and so we’re the upgrades. Gives me hope for my MTB!!

[@SourPatchPuss]

Man is it satisfying to watch this stuff

[@tim3kgt]

love every time you hook up a friend and make them happy!!

[@duncan1821]

Me waiting for my friend to give me a mountain bike overhaul 🧍‍♂️

[@dalelakusta8143]

Awesome work Paul. There are so many people that should watch this and do a full upgrade on their bikes instead of buying new (if they can find a bike).

[@awesometuscaloosa7203]

Sweet vid. Cheers Anna, keep up the good riding 🤘🤠

[@johnduffy1337]

What a wholesome can't help bit laugh and smile watching her reaction throughout

[@MitchzPlayground]

That wheel trueing by sound is an awesome tip! Wheel building is the only thing I haven't conquered on maintaining my bike, this is good info for when I do attempt it.

[@kevstringer01]

Great video Paul and Anna definitely deserving of the upgrades - her enthusiasm is very infectious and I can see that she will progress steadily going forward as a rider...

[@bighornwill]

Awesome how excited she was. Cool video Paul.

[@MrLongboarder87]

She’s great! Just went out and sent it. So cool

[@johnmyshrall2595]

That was extremely nice of you to help get her bike sorted out.

[@petertobey603]

So fun to watch this. Well done.

[@suzannehunt7406]

Totally LOVED that video!

[@earlee7146]

Dude, just ran across this vid and subscribed on the spot. Anna's joy was worth it. Also, I wish I was pushed in by someone like you, because several times she would have put her foot down and you saw it comming. Too bad you in England because I need you when I try whistler.

[@Clambelly]

This is THE BEST mountain bike video ever !

[@druiz127]

Awww she’s so cute ,glad she’s happy with the upgrades. Good Job dude👍🏼

[@mauriceclark6093]

This was the best smile all day this was so freaking awesome!

[@tommomccarthy91]

Great video mate, enjoyed every bit of it 👍👍👍

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Paul that was amazing to watch great job guys looked like a fun project

[@lathamstylemtb]

Awesome man. So much joy out of someone else’s stoke level

[@pauls3616]

That was awesome. Anna really seems like a great person.

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Dude! This video is so great! More please

[@HairyMTB]

How times have progressed ... used to ride a 15.6kg 160mm travel Cannondale Moto (26'er) with DH tyres and a 1x9 (non clutch) 32t chain ring and a large 36t cog on the cassette .... climbing decent climbs and being amazed that you actually made it. Now my 140mm travel 29'er trail bike that weighs about 2kg's less is rocking a 46t large cog on the cassette and I love it and could not live without it :P

[@petertheis1695]

Awesome video, paying it forward is always rewarding

[@Royan-no8hf]

Really getting those sponsors happy!

[@ianthompson9653]

I love these videos! Please keep making them

[@TheMediocreMountainBiker]

Amazing bike makeover! Great job, Paul!

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers Jason!

[@trl510]

the smile on her face is priceless great job making her enjoying her bike again!

[@richarde1355]

14:10 “OMG, that feels like butter!” The expression on her face is priceless.

[@rctedford]

I love the pure joy of this young lady. That's what bikes do to most people that ride them.

[@vojtapolak7778]

The dropper post lever is mounted the right way... When you have 2x system, you can't put it under the handlebar, because there is lever for front derailleur... old rockshox reverb droppers remotes were also mounted that way...

[@LECMTB]

This is amazing 😁. Great video Paul 😀

[@vipulkapoor8922]

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

[@Britishnate]

Nice work mate! Improving mountain bikers one bike at a time!

[@RickCharello]

The reveal is like the best comedy I’ve seen in a while I am literally laughing tears 😂😂😂

[@guyd1974]

Paul this video was So fullfilling, too many out there would relogate that bike to the evil world of Ebay stating its 'old school' or 'ugh its rubbish lets blow 5k on a new one' when all it required was a good service and key component update👍 bravo ..... even if it was just a bottle holder she noticed #bless

[@maxwelllantz7293]

Paul: *casually grabs an XTR cassette he had lying around*