ULTIMATE upgrades for my budget Vitus Mythique!

[@TheCaptainsCog]

Editing is next level with the dual overlay and side by side riding clips while you talk. Sick bike too. Haha. Major props dude.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks Captain!! I spend more time than I should editing lol

[@TheCaptainsCog]

@@EvansMTBSaga well it shows and its paying off. Keep it up man.

[@sumsaudi]

I commend your channel for shaking up this bike scene with your sense of humor, every channel is trying to be Mr safe, sensible, and sterile. it's funny how many "nice guys" there are in these comment sections, who think policing what you do with your stuff is a valuable effort. That last video revealed how many simps and crybabies there are for BIKE PARTS! my point is this: it's your bike, ride and keep doing it your way man. Respect, you earned a subscriber for doing it your way.

[@jasonpark5906]

You should definitely buy a whole pallet of the cheap handle bars just so you can hand them out to poor kids so we can see if it really changes there lives. 😂

[@TheRCBasher69420]

It will change there lives as they will have no teeth left when they snap

[@jcam4071]

@@TheRCBasher69420 haaaaa

[@sportstalkEDclipz]

The amount of effort this guy puts into his videos is legendary

[@DeafAlone32]

the intro was hylarious! great job mate xD

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks! 😁

[@jigglerish]

I loved this. hahaha Yours is the first MTB channel I followed and really enjoy your content and slow upgrades you do over time and the diy knowledge. keep it up

[@aleksarajkovic3471]

7:10 that depends on how steep of a climb you have to ride, maybe for you its a luxury but for me 11-50t cassette is a must for 1x drivetrain!

[@bentoth2494]

🧢. I did multiple xc races, and that’s on a 32t easiest gear. I rode it like that for over a year, no problems, super steep hills with ease. One Of my friends went to shitty lil bentonville and rode there with 32t max, for over a week.

[@jonewalds3245]

I have a 11 speed 11-51t and I think it shifts smooth enough so don't need 12 speed 😇

[@aleksarajkovic3471]

@@jonewalds3245 yea its not about the shifting but about the range, i wouldn't change from 1x11 if only you can find 11 51 sunrace cassette in Europe, 11 50 doesn't work nice with m8100 rear derailleur, but it works with m8000 which has shitty clutch 😂

[@JoshSmith-hg1qz]

Awesome videos man keep the footage coming and don't worry about the haters it's their loss tbh as I think your videos are great

[@lebot3403]

The bike now looks premium with the new upgrade.Worth waiting for a week video!Keep it up.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

No Evan! Not another lacing of a RIM😂😂 Man that bike looks amazing and loved the shredding clips of you on the trail. Well done and wanna sell the cut in half bars to recoop a little$$?😉

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I know right! That not nice comment probably hit home the most 😂😂 but I couldn't pass up a free wheel with microspline driver body and boost spacing!!! I have a hilarious video planned for the bars in maybe a month or two.

[@chrishorbatt3504]

Thats really cool you can lace a wheel like that, goes along with everything else you do mechanically on your channel, im impressed!

[@Tkolbo_]

The Aggressor is still my personal favorite rear tire. It rolls great and grips amazingly. So much confidence with that tire. I think that was your best upgrade. That and the DT rim!

[@oklahotb3217]

Aggressor rear fo lyfe!

[@bentoth2494]

I ran em f/r for awhile, but while they are amazing, they lose grip as soon as you get going fas dh. They are great for light dh and trails!

[@mctg9043]

Assegai on the front is more of an upgrade though. And in my opinion the dhr II is a better and more proven rear tyre.

[@eugene44569]

I use an old big box fork as a truing stand

[@mailananthk]

Great video as always and nicely shot. Loved the intro

[@valgeirg]

First video i watced on this channel, almost did not make it the intro, cringe fest 🤣

[@330_Crew]

It blows my mind that you can whip through wheel builds like it’s nothing. It supposed to be the most difficult cycling skill to master. My OCD self is going nuts looking at two different wheels on the same bike. Should have just ordered a matching front rim.

[@mtbboy1993]

2:50 I recommend to replace the preload ring on the Sram cranks to Cane Creek preload ring, cus it's metal and has titanium bolt, instead of nylon ring and wood screw, I did this on my Race Face cranks, but other versions are available. Dub included.

[@angush2040]

Love the videos! You got some great deals on those parts.

[@justsomeone9876]

Im actually really liking what your doing here its awesome

[@timothygonzalez6679]

Love it!! Thats like my dream build right there!! I want a mythique so bad!

[@scudy4]

Nice vid bud, ive watched a few of yours now and great content/production. I was particularly interested in your Nucleus videos as that's the bike i wanted to get back into biking. Unfortunately after waiting 4 months as it wasnt in stock i opted to move on and received my Kona Lava Dome 2022 today. Was a bit disappointed with Vitus really, they kept telling me they'll be back in stock like every 2 weeks, the day never came and i got bored of waiting haha. Keep up the great content, this channel will take off no doubt!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Oh man you just missed out because I saw them in stock for most of August. Konas are good bikes though, glad youre back into it!

[@scudy4]

@@EvansMTBSaga not in England they weren't! Haha or at least not in XL. Yeah it seems a nice bike!

[@mrchore21]

Keep up the good work man don’t let these haters try to bring you down. What trails are these.

[@Another_Average_Mountain_Biker]

Great video from a mythique owner to another.

[@crazydriver2202]

Another high quality banger. And not trying to hate or anything, but keeping in mind that you're going for lightweight components, i don't think the marzocchi bomber z2 was the best idea, yeah, it's a good fork for trail riding, but it's not the lightest at this price. For around the same price there is the Rockshox Reba (wich is like 300 grams lighter than the z2) and from what i saw on the sram site, you can get the reba with 140mm (and keep in mind this is an amazing fork for the money)

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Your videos just keep getting better. I love everything you post. Keep it up! :D

[@noobmtb4383]

Great videos, let us see some trail riding with this beauty in the future

[@mfhouck]

Nice Evan. Keep up the good work.

[@jayvee962]

Dude! That was awesome! Great upgrades👍🏻

[@nl3712]

I somehow missed the “hate video” but that scene with the Bike Doctor was proper 🤣🤣

[@mailananthk]

Great video as always nicely shot. Good intro

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks Ananth!! Super fun to make.

[@KabirBindra]

Great video Evan , keep it up what a follow up

[@otischilton7755]

You finally hit 3000!!!!

[@joefinning1075]

How doesn't this channel have 100k subs?!?!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha thanks Joe! I'm putting in the work so I really appreciate you noticing. It keeps me motivated to continue!

[@charliep3108]

Amazing video andd awwww babyyyy🥰

[@ForEverMTB]

So sick. Great videos like always...

[@valgeirg]

Nice video, from the production quality i expected you to have like 50k+ subs, you'll get there 🙁👍🚲 and yes just ordered a VRX today, stoked!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks for the compliment! The VRX is rad, trail ready out of the box!

[@pumpkin8680]

What a beast of a vid. SAVAGE!

[@adamneulander]

I question you for doing this before, and now I've got to say, you made a great choice! I thought it was already shimano 12 speed, not 10. Might upgrade from the nx shifter to gx+ feels more premium due to the lever being metal. Edit: Also cute baby!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Good recommendation, that does look better. SRAM is pretty awesome so far!! Thanks!!

[@adamneulander]

@@EvansMTBSaga of course!

[@MazdaMiata-gt8kw]

Nice vid evan!

[@zackwar1324]

Awesome bike💪🏼

[@manvirsingh7358]

Great vid dude!

[@ΟρφέαςΠαπαριζος]

You do a very good job keep going

[@theshedMTB]

Good video, very creative intro !

[@bossbraun5124]

You’re doing a rigth job

[@bebopman5]

Stop playing and sell me that Deore Grouppo, 😂. Sweet upgrades and ride bro 🤘🏽

[@johnsonjay60]

I just got a parktool truing stand the other day can't wait to use it, but my stans Barron's a tough af. Maybe on the gravel rig..

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Oh man those truing stands are fancy for sure! Good to hear of other's spoking and truing wheels!

[@johnsonjay60]

@@EvansMTBSaga for sure! Can't wait. I've used them at my lbs but still in my bike cave:) I've built my last 3 sets. Wast bad at all.🤙 gunna build a new wheel set for my new gravel bike next(haven't decided what I want yet) I'll get to use it:)

[@johnsonjay60]

U could have changed someone's life by giving them those aluminum bars 😆

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Hahaha I probably got that exact comment 25 times!!

[@johnsonjay60]

@@EvansMTBSaga I don't doubt it lol

[@raysherrington5979]

Got the same bike was damaged returned so only cost 865 pounds and it’s really worth the upgrades , mines running suntour aion 35 evo forks 160 mm travel fox kashima rear shock longer stroke so up to 145nm , eagle nx group set , Rockshox reverb stealth and tyres are 2.6 , all parts are off eBay or friends full bike stands me at 1468 pounds uk , really pleased with it , much better then standard spec version,

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha yes man! You got some killer deals. I've heard good things about the Aion fork. Cheers.

[@TreNarjee]

You now you make me want get a mountain bike more and every videos

[@casparlemm8427]

Love the vids boss

[@דורוןווליכמן]

If you're looking for a wheel truing stand, may you check the one on aliexpress? It seems really good but I couldn't find any reviews or detailed videos about it

[@eugene44569]

You can use an old fork and thats what I do

[@andresirt]

Rockshox's suspension department was bought by sram. So they're the same company now. Just different divisions of it.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

That's why I grouped the two in my statement. Really great parts and build quality from what I've noticed. Thanks for commenting!!

[@andresirt]

@@EvansMTBSaga I would like to buy a Reba some day. Seems to be the best bank for the buck. What do you think? Have you tried?

[@nebnollock5198]

@@andresirt I wouldn't recommend it tbh, it has the same damper as on my hardtail (motion control damper) which just lacks mid stroke support and blows through it's travel. My new bike has a marzocchi bomber Z2 which isn't much more but is way better. It's rail damper (based off the original grip damper) is very good.

[@andresirt]

@@nebnollock5198 let me check for it. I live in Colombia. Rockshox is easy to find but never looked for Marzocchi.

[@andresirt]

@@nebnollock5198 that Marzocchi is more for trail. The only thing that I jump are the sidewalks hahaha other than that, it's just straight street and climbing on the weekends.

[@edwardjski]

laughed at "see ya"

[@pl2nt669]

The trails in the USA are so different to the uk , btw love the videos keep it up

[@declancorry9607]

Ahhahahahhahah what a savage this guy is “ see ya” lol

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

10 - 45 cassette on 12 gears. That's how I ride 😂 If I could I'd probably just keep a 10, 20 something and 45 on a 34 chainring. 3 speed is about all u need, I predict not too far away we'll get there right where we were 40 yrs ago 😂 Imagine how reliable that would be, almost no cross tensioning. Genius. I love how we screw good things up.

[@edubravo1952]

Hi, can you upgrade the rear shock? Thanks

[@y3s815]

Nice shoes bro

[@patrickarts5231]

This is funny though yet I really like whatching building a bike

[@lucasbright3331]

YES PROPER TIRES YAYAYAYAYAAYAA

[@noobmountainbikesdesert8128]

I've been running an Aggressor on the rear for a few months, it was highly recommended in the local FB group and it has pretty good traction. I bet you're gonna get some looks/comments about running 2 diff tire brands though.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha!!! I have two different rear wheels too. People have already commented that it triggers their OCD. Good thing I ride solo 99% of the time!

[@stevebennett3587]

👌I wish i could lace up my own wheels👍

[@nicholassaal6280]

ugh i want this bike so bad I wish it was in stock

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Check the stock daily and you will find it. I see them in stock all the time

[@theaveragejoemtb8614]

Hi Evan, Very well edited video, I agree with the Sram upgrade. Sram has always felt better than Shimano to me an idea for a future upgrade is a GX or XO1 shifter, you will be blown away with how much better the shift quality/feel is with an upgraded shifter plus its a super cheep upgrade.

[@Paulklampeeps]

Will you do skills video like how to jump, bunnyhop etc?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Great idea! I was thinking about it. Now I'm definitely going to. I'd say within a month or two because I have several videos scheduled out already. Thanks!!

[@derekconnolly]

Where are you riding with the jumps? I live in northern Phoenix and am always on the lookout for somewhere interesting to ride. Also, I am on a Vitus Sentier VR!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I'm riding the jumps at Estrella mountain regional park. They are in Goodyear. Also, have you checked out the trails and jumps at Pyramid Peak?

[@derekconnolly]

I haven’t been to the Pyramid jumps yet, I keep hearing about them but haven’t been able to figure out where they are. Like a well kept secret.

[@huskerfan3352]

You guys don’t even know how much those bars would have helped me it would of changed my life for ever even thought most bike with narrow handle bars use 25.4 diameter bars so I would have to buy a stem to so ya it would help me obviously 😂

[@cornish_boy6235]

I’ve got a Marin hawk hill 1 which I’ve got and 11 speed slx drivetrain and a load of other bits that I accumulated buying and selling through the lockdowns so essentially didn’t cost me anything. Best thing I got recently was a set of sram code r brakes that were brand new(guy had to have hopes) that I payed £100 for. What to change my wheel set now and it killing me that I’m going to have to buy new, lol

[@AeroPrixma]

We gotta ride sometime Evan. I am down in Mesa. I would love for u to ride my Nukeproof Scout 275 Expert! You'd love it, i'd love for you to make content on it. As well as my dirt jumper.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Sounds good to me. Do you ride Hawes at all? I've been meaning to get out there. Do you have any upgrades planned on the Nukeproof? I could make a video out of that for sure.

[@AeroPrixma]

@@EvansMTBSaga i ride Hawes, usery, and Papago park often. It’s fun out here. Upgrades? Maybe just replace the cassette to a 10-52t compared to the 10-50t I have now. And besides that nothing else. I’ve pretty much upgraded it to decent components but nothing super bling like XTR or AXS lol

[@KeoOutdoors]

I love how much people hate on sram, which is why i can get them for so cheap and they perform great to me.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I know right! Let them hate in it so we can get killer deals 😂

[@oalbornoz]

That bike looks sick but when you are riding that, it looks small for you. I think you should move to 29" wheels.

[@George-je1fs]

Suprised you didn't get orange paint on the frame lol

[@doncrescas]

"Hey kid, look what daddy's doing with your college fund"

[@EvansMTBSaga]

God forbid I do something to grow the channel to actually make an income on KZbin.

[@doncrescas]

@@EvansMTBSaga Make the cute baby the center of the channel, and turn into an MTB prodigy by age 5. Problem solved!

[@Chicagoway37]

You. Da. Man.

[@mtbberta7872]

Mr. Dentist 🦷 🤣😂🤣

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Hey everyone look it's Mr. Dentist himself!!

[@dylan-5287]

What was the old tire? As a fellow mythique owner I really love these bikes. 12sp eagle is super nice, consider the gx shifter if you haven't. Definitely a bit nicer than the nx, although I'd always stick to nx derailleurs. My main thing is looking at suspension upgrades over the x fusion stuff now haha.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

The nx derailleur feels top of the line to me. Everyone has me curious about shifter upgrade. I'm thinking about doing a video "upgrading with all the wrong parts" and getting a grip shifter. They make a 12 speed one, even an X01 grip shifter!!

[@langz695]

I’ve just got this bike and thinking of getting 150mm forks. Would you say that’s to much that the geometry will be messed up to badly?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I'm curious about that too. I ran 140 forks one time and it was fine, although the top tube was very high up and touching my undercarriage. Felt good with 140. I'm trying to get 150 forks for it as well.

[@codyclark2471]

question instead of buying a mythique and upgrading would it be wise to just get the excarpe?

[@Iseekoutthetrails]

I Read The Description.

[@BenTrenBro]

This guy thoo🔥🔥🔥

[@cheut]

Nx on a ‘dentist bike’.... no, not even close

[@jacksonloveless7485]

Hell yeah cya ya!!

[@anthonywalters7434]

Ngl the Nukeproof bars aren’t that bad. At least they are better than the bars that came on my first bike...

[@EvansMTBSaga]

They're not bad. They don't collapse, take abuse, turn the front wheel. What more could you ask for?

[@hadyatmikasuryadinata838]

Next Cheap frame with top tier parts vs expensive frame with lower end parts on same spec and numbers 😂 Also same total value of money for both bikes

[@TheLargeRed]

Is that 10-52T cassette?

[@Oregonfreerider]

I'm pretty sure thats a Sram XO1 Cassette, not a GX.

[@mctg9043]

Evan don't go to the dark side i.e. rockshox/sram, stay on the fox/shimano side.

[@Zach_May]

I really like your video style, you don’t have fancy photography stuff or super big editing things or whatever I don’t really know but you just are creative and resourceful with your vids keep up the good work

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks that was a major compliment! I use one of the cheapest digital cameras on the market too, just figured out how to use it

[@davidhu3604]

U mean a sram x01 cassette? Noice

[@Ryanreallyrandom]

What trail was that with the jumps? Looks like AZ I’d love to ride them. Thanks in advance to anyone that knows.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Jump line trail estrella regional park!

[@duttygeezer8921]

2:15 i hate to break it to you bro but those bars you cut are worth around $50 (nukeproof neutron V2)

[@EvansMTBSaga]

They're worth $50 used? Doubtful.

[@mtbboy1993]

I am not a fan of destroying things, I sell or give stuff away, or repair if it can be. You surprised me with cutting the handlebars. I've sold my old bars, it was easy to get rid off. still have few parts to get rid off, but not much. what will you do with the messed up rim and tyre? paint stripper?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I'm going to keep it orange! Looks cool and when I use the wheel on camera again, new people will be wondering why it's orange. I'm trying to make youtube my career, so I have to make decisions that will advance my channel. I make decisions based on entertainment value. Once I can make some good money, I can start giving away stuff. But I have to grow to get there.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@EvansMTBSaga I understand.

[@JasonKale]

One of those Dentists bikes....haahahahhahaha

[@dariens1168]

Why do you not have 1 million subs

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks Remy! I was late to the KZbin game. Comments like yours keep me motivated so I really appreciate it!

[@dariens1168]

@@EvansMTBSaga glad to help!

[@andrewdelaney147]

Ide love a bike like ta or any full sus but there so deer

[@JT_mtb.]

I know you probs won’t see this but what shock did you put on it bet have to same bike and can’t find anything that will fit it

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I can't remember, but I made a video about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2WvaHerqt2cf68

[@JT_mtb.]

@@EvansMTBSaga thanks

[@rehaansubhani3466]

The bars are actually worth £35 $40 😂😂

[@T800-p7p]

shimamo deore 12 speed is better than nx. you just have to set and forget it. its super reliable

[@finlaybarlow7711]

I don't think you can buy an mob that doesn't gave 12 speed anymore

[@computerbob06]

Can I ask. Why upgrade the VR, when you could've bought the VRX, in the first place?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

#1 is availability. #2 I wisely upgraded the VR and made it way better than the VRX for less than the cost of the VRX

[@buyaong1938]

@@EvansMTBSaga VRX is only $2199. Are u still gonna upgrade the VRX if u had it instead of the VR?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

@@buyaong1938 Oh yeah. I will always upgrade bikes. It is fun.

[@2002hamilton]

Nice build although should have stayed with shimano drive!