We Built The Ultimate Cheap DH Bike!

Have you ever wanted to smash out DH runs at a bike park, get some serious air AND not have to worry about spending a fortune? Well, Neil Donoghue has and so he decided to build up the ultimate cheap DH rig for doing exactly that!

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Would you build up a cheap DH bike to thrash around your local Bike Park? Let us know what you'd build down below! 👇

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[robbfaloon]

Ahh the old 'budget' bike build, with a free pair of wheels, parts already owned etc... Appreciate your trying to show how you can do it on the cheap but at least start from zero as 90 percent of us aren't going to have things like a set of used forks lying around.

[benrichards]

I love this value series you have been doing, mountain biking is always going to be expensive, but showing that value for money is "still a thing" is great

[ormondjosh]

Love this build. I built up a 2011 Specialized Demo8 two seasons ago and it is so fun to rip that thing around. There's a lot of life left in these old 26" rigs. My build cost right around $900 US and that included a full re-spray paint job. Really rewarding and fun project. Would highly recommend trying it out.

[richardrutishauser]

Way to go Neil, I am not a downhiller or a jumper but this kind of project is near and dear to me! I love building up bikes with old but good parts and especially on the cheap!

[juanchoesc]

Content like this is what we need on the channel! So cool that DH rig!

[JB-]

There needs to be more videos like this one!
So great!

[elrictdb]

I really liked this video, as it's the sort of thing I've already done for the family, though more on the XC side of the scale than the DH. A budget rugged downcountry / trail-bike build video like this, with parts from marketplace and ebay and similar would be a good watch too.

[isaacbrooks]

The lighting makes this video look like he's snuck into an LBS after hours to build in secret🤣

[MartinBray-efil]

I built an Intense 951 FRO as my first ever build in lockdown. I have used all secondhand/eBay parts and enjoy changing bits as I go. I have it as a 26" but also have put 27.5" wheels on it in its slackest setting. Great fun building and riding this sort of bike. Really enjoyed these types of video.

[justintilao]

Do more budget trail/Enduro/downhill worthy bike build videos please.

[junka]

Now we just need to see the Don shredding on it. Nice build Neil!

[savageferria]

Going to be a wicked park bike. I recently purchased a “budget” park bike so my nice trail bike isn’t getting smashed at the bike park.

[davewells]

I did this my self, kind of. For trail not down hill, but I did it as so many stated I needed new style thousands worth of bike to hit trails. 26"wheel & a 2004 frame, but does exactly what I wanted, I love it.
Love watching these retro fit vids, making use of yesteryear gear.

Keep it up

[chrisridesbicycles]

This needs to be ridden on the „what‘s faster“ track. Curious how it holds up and how much effect the single speed has.

[james-hbtu]

I don't know where you could get a dh fork and rear shock serviced for a 100 anywhere

[ShannonSouthAfrica]

Yes for when one pops into Whistler or your local Alps....

[TamiyaRacingMexico]

Love how the concept of cheap is very different for GMBN from the majority of the people.

[lollipopper]

Please do an allmountain or downhill hardtail bike video like this !!!

[ChrisCM]

Great vid guys
Watching this and the Peaty 26/29 v10 vid makes me realise that older tech is far closer to modern than you’d think..

[filus]

I like how you using torque wrench to proper torque for bolts... And I love how you definitely don't use ball end of allen key to tighten up bolts... 🙂