I put ultimate upgrades on my downcountry mountain bike.

Downcountry is the best category of mountain bikes, and it's not a trail bike! So I decided to put some ultimate upgrades on my Polygon Siskiu D7, but how? There aren't really downcountry specific parts, I think?

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[trailpimp]

Those wheels are solid and the engagement is crazy. I bought a rear one for my enduro bike for a back up and it is so solid and looks like a world of art

[josuemedina]

I really dig your videos man, yeah don’t get me wrong I love the budget builds and all but I really like that you look for the deals on better components and show that it’s worth it to have a better quality ride. There’s only very few youtubers I really look forward to watching.. you’re DEFINITELY one of them. Love the videos man, keep up the great work!

[johnykryll]

How refreshing, a channel without massive adds and sponsors, + excellent content, perfect

[downtoridemtb]

Good stuff. How do you like those wheels? I’ve been eyeing them for the fast engagement hubs they have. Also what water bottle cage is that with the co2 holder?

[mtbboy]

The Nukeproof wheel set seems to be a good buy, as it has a very high/fast engagement and does not cost a fortune.

[_systemd]

lighter wheels are one of the major upgrades if one is concerned with efficiency uphills. It however matters where the difference in weight comes from. is it hubs, is it rim, spokes. the further out, the more it matters, so a heavier wheel may be actually (even though not usually) faster with better weight distribution. The tire inserts are a choice that further impacts this, adding weight the furthest from the center of rotation (second only to tires) and should be thoroughly considered, obviously a good choice for gravity disciplines or for such demanding terain where there's no other choice (pressures already too high, no better tire-casing etc). Wheel stiffness will also play some role in energy transfers and perceived efficiency.

its fun to observe your excitement upgrading your bike, we have all been there and it remains the same for most of us, but it is also good to mention that while this is fun to do when you have the resources, it is also - often - unnecessary. People get cought up in the "i need this and that" mentality expecting much better results in fear of missing out while victimized by marketing strategies, it's good to tell them that 10speed drivetrain is just fine. as is 11. or 12.Which applies in most of the areas. Usually no need to upgrade unless something is worn out or broken. Even then it's cheaper to stick with what you have (in case of the drivetrain-speeds for instance).

anyway I ve seen two vids only and probably 2 minutes of each so I don't have the big picture and context.

[strider]

YAY for the groupset change! I cant wait for you to put those Deore's on the S-Works project!

[mtbboy]

2:22 I have one of those, but when Garbaruk 11-50T 11spd arrived I installed that, it ways about half of the Deore M5100. butt costs much more, but it's cheaper than XTR and Xo1, and that's with shipping and added value tax. Both cassettes shift well, but Garbaruk is easier to clean.

[amountainbiker]

Awesome video 😀 I wish I could have that hardtail lol i hope to see your worth channel grow this holiday season congrats from New Jersey! I can’t believe your still riding it’s like practically to cold to go on rides here. Keep up the good work! And enjoy your down country machine!

[Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh]

I don’t think the cranks are bent especially since it’s carbon, most likely the cranks were just not boost compatible.

[thedirtbikeguy]

Those truvativ descendant cranks are amazing, Ive been running them on my DJ for a few months and haven’t changed since, they hold weight really well ( I’m 126kg and abuse these things daily)

[dimitargeorgiev]

Your videos are so underrated. Im sure that by the end of year you will hit 20 k

[larryisaak]

I’m am always so excited when you upload

[WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

You know you are playing in the big leagues when a $500 dollar wheelset is considered a good deal or budget🤤. It looks like you are filling the gap nicely between "budget" and "crazy expensive"👍. Great video as usual, and we wish you luck on hitting 20K before new year. Com'on Saga Squad!!!

[doubletrackdodger]

This is awesome! Just found this channel and it deserves way more attention!! I subbed and can’t wait to see how far you take this!

[phoenixkellah-nash]

I only recently started watching your videos, but I genuinely think it's only a matter of time before you're up there with Berm Peak. The quality of your videos is reminiscent of a much larger channel

[mioutdoors]

I definitely agree with you on down country bikes being the best category of bikes. As an Xc racer I don’t want to have to ride my race bike everywhere but I still wanna go fast so a down country bike is the perfect solution.

[benhockey]

I didn’t really like your videos at the start but now I am starting to enjoy them!

[neilk]

The one piece Sram cassettes are an engineering marvel. 900g tire plus 200g insert plus 100g of sealant negate the gains on the rims IMO. Here in Cape Town, the elite XC riders that podium the cape epic do pretty insane terrain on light wall schwalbe thunder burts at 500g a tire with no inserts, those gains negate any wheel upgrade, but combining the two makes your bike feel magical.

[bondomingo]

it's pretty amazing to see the progression of your channel dude! keep up!