Used Downhill Bike gets Fixed, Ridden, and Named

This story is as much about a used $500 downhill mountain bike as it is about Kevin's progression as a rider. Less than two years ago, Kevin started mountain biking in earnest. Up until that time he had only borrowed bikes and/or ridden casually.

To avoid abusing his enduro bike, Kevin bought a used downhill bike for $500, but it needed some TLC. With a very minimal investment, he and I got the bike running well enough to take to Windrock for a proper test.

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Now the bike needs more work, but it's officially part of Kevin's fleet.

Enjoy!

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Kevin's First Downhill Ride

@windrockbikepark

[SethsBikeHacks]

When the trap beat drops you know Kevin is about to wild out

[louiscorvin]

Ok... We all know this isn’t your first time watching this.

[lenn]

6yrs ago I met a good friend by the name of Mike better known as "six-o" in the messenger industry. We both loved bikes and paintball. Mike rode dh, We began hanging and playing paintball. I mostly rode bmx and wanted to get into mtb. I couldn't afford a good mtb, Mike gave me his v1 transition bottle rocket and said here's a gift I'll help you build it. I know it's an old bike, but I love it. He began to teach me about gears, parts, setups and such. 2yrs ago my friend was killed by cops and I didn't want to ride anymore. But today I am more determined to finishing building this bike in his honor.

[Costal]

*me doesn’t mountain bike

*also me watches hours of mountain biking vids

[mh_mtb]

“We had to use an old rear derailleur” mate that’s a Shimano saint. I feel a bit poor rn lol.






The derailleur could have been broken but still it’s a saint.

[billymcgee]

Kevin later sold his road bikes, gained $20, 000 and had no regrets lol

[cooperkullmn]

Who’s watching after drama died and was so happy seeing him walk in the garage

[Joe-fmmk]

USA : used Downhill bike 500$

GERMANY: used Downhill bike 1200€

[jjbassing]

What doesn’t make sense is I don’t even own a bike, yet love this channel. Just a quality tuber.

[elmoloveftl]

I remember Kevin’s first road bike. I worked on it. I sold him some wheels too. 💖

[TheDimanoid]

Looks like Kevin ate more than 1 doughnut after switching to downhills

[vol]

I never would have guessed Kevin was so new to MTB. Always enjoy your vids and really enjoy seeing you ride with Kevin and Bobo, the three of you guys seem really genuine and always have fun together.

[jessedenicola]

Yes yes yes I’ve been waiting for you to drop a new video I really enjoy your stuff and you have guided me to get into mountain biking

[JJ-qels]

Kevin liked bmx for the thrill.
He like road biking for the speed.
Kevin was good at both.
Kevin was unknowingly setting himself up to conquer mountains.
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[alexmorganishere]

6:40 your gunna need a lawyer for that case

[Safewoood]

Such a touching story. A roady finding his way to the dirt
Truely inspiring

[ToogyHowser]

Steady is a beast! I had a great time trying to keep up with him at Bailey early this year! When you ride with Steady you get Progressed!

[mtbmarek]

At 33 about to get my first downhill bike and I am so excited about it. This was just more reassurance that I am doing the right thing lol. Good on ya mate dont stop road biking just keep on riding

[yukaira]

5:57 What is this?! IFHT?! that's amazingly edited

[thomasthetrailengine]

Kevin's progression has been absolutely nuts. Got the chance to ride with him for the first time back in January for his first big drop, by the time I came to visit him in North Carolina, a few months later, I could barely keep up with him at Bailey. So dope to see it properly documented! And of course for Gallagher to get some much needed attention 😂