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First timer builds stupidly expensive mountain bike. What could go wrong?

cutlaps

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I’ve been trusted to build a mountain bike that’s worth more than my car. It’s my first ever build, it’s not for me, and by the end I’ll tell you how you can win it. Huge thanks to MTB Direct for backing the project and supplying the parts as part of their Built Not Bought campaign. We set out to prove you do not always need a brand new complete bike to create a dream ride.

Enter to win: https://link.cutlaps.com/bike-giveaway

What’s in this video:
Sourcing a second-hand Pyga Hyrax frame
Instagram polls choosing key parts
First-time build mistakes, fixes, and tips
Live total cost counter as the bike comes together
How to enter the giveaway

🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co

Fragile Balance by David O'Brien, Paul Clarvis, https://t.lickd.co/l/9Gwx1O2PEpP

20 Comments

@Konstat313 10 months ago

I hope someone who really needs a new Bike will get it!

@FightThunder-y6h 10 months ago

This is amazing to see how far this channel has come mate! You now have a massive project with a sick bike! Wouldn’t be surprised if you took it for your self😂 Hope to see more trail builds and projects like this

@FrankZilla89 10 months ago

Goodluck everyone 🎉🎉🎉

@mattspen 10 months ago

Great build, I’ve made all of those same mistakes. I just noticed the rear cassette is black and silver like the frame and even your grease matched the pedals! That bike looks soo good! I’m way too tall for that bike but it’s my wife’s size. She just raced an enduro on a XC bike so it would be a great upgrade for her.

@Editsaep-p1f 10 months ago

WE NEED MORE TRAIL VIDEOS 😢

@Dy4koo 10 months ago

I really have been wanting to pull the trigger on a GOOD mountainbike, I just don’t have the money for that. Really hope I win. Good luck!

@mikeguercio 10 months ago

Nice build!!!! Good luck everyone!!! 🤘🏻🤙🏻

@kiwigaming2376 10 months ago

never been this early to a cutlaps video cheers mate

@UltrabeeGK 10 months ago

One of my favorite videos so far. Also might be the best looking bike I’ve seen. That’s suspension set up is crazy

@enduro-parts-aus 7 months ago

Sick looking bike 👏

@designerlizard 10 months ago

YAY! South Africa!!! always envied my friends PYGA's

@NickRuss1 10 months ago

So epic mate, bike has come together so good and has been a blast! Was great to hang out with you across the Sea Otter Weekend! Great times!

@Banana-milkshake-vr 10 months ago

This is so sick man I hope whoever wins the bike enjoys it like mad

@isaachaldeman9502 9 months ago

You should review the Bonell 775 mx

@Rhysmtb13 10 months ago

Nice bike, put my nae down but will probably give it away if i get it (to my freind)

@MTBQandA 10 months ago

Wow! Great job on the build. Better you then me. I have trouble putting on grips! HA! Good luck to those who enter!

@pupl_birb 10 months ago

I would love having this bike but I would 100% break it quickly with how often I hit trees 😭🙏

@markmarchand7077 10 months ago

Nice job Luke! Was great meeting and chatting with you at Sea Otter. Hope to see another bike build on your channel now that you've got these sweet new skills (and tools)

@beckhorsburgh4741 10 months ago

I love it, looks so good!! I’d love to be racing this bike 🤞🏻

@AtonMTB 10 months ago (edited)

Ive signed up and i would be really glad to have this, my family has money but no enough money for a bike of my type of riding. Im now sitting on a budget hardtail that is a bit bad, and i wanna send it even more. It would be a dream come true, ur very kind for giving away this bike. cutlaps!