this guys underrated - needs more subs!

@MikePopovici

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

I’m about to do the same to mine. This helped me to ensure I have the right parts. Tysm I can’t wait to see the future updates

@MikePopovici

6 ай бұрын

let me know how it goes

That's how all of us started. Welcome to the sport.

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

Thanks man !

@armandocardenas6094

10 ай бұрын

You are welcome, brother .@@MikePopovici

Great Video man, just ordered the 32T oval setup to change my GT to a 1x

@MikePopovici

11 ай бұрын

sweet ! let me know how it goes

Very cool! I am considering doing this to my aggressor now!

@MikePopovici

6 ай бұрын

Easy to do and not super expensive !

Really like the color scheme on your gt

@MikePopovici

29 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Dude, I actually thought you were Mike Glover for a second and this was his bike channel. Yall favor a good bit. Great video, I'm doing the same setup on my Rockhopper sport 2022 so I'll follow for more info. Thanks!

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

Ha Ha that's a huge compliment :)

I like your workaround for not splitting the chain 🤣 nice work man. Next inexpensive upgrade is definitely a chain guide I think.

@MikePopovici

9 ай бұрын

Thanks ! I’m thinking tires next :)

Awesome video looking to do it to mine but wasnt sure if i needed to change the rear gears/derailleur aswell

looks good well done on the change to a 1x setup

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark !

@Markozzy

10 ай бұрын

@@MikePopovici currently have a Vitus hardtail which is 27.5 looking into a 29er

Nice video bro! I have recently just got me a GT Aggressor Sport as a entry level into trails and always wanted to see if I could only upgrade to a single from a 3 using the same chain and same cassette, you answered everything and now im going to follow suit lol keep up the good vids, all the way from NZ 🇳🇿

@MikePopovici

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear the video helped . I think it’s a great entry level bike . If you have any questions I’ll try to help as much as I can !

If you're really trying to stay budget friendly but get great performance the Shimano CUES drivetrain is fantastic. You can use the 11 speed cassette from that. (U6000 or U8000). Either are fine. Just make sure you have the correct hub.

@MikePopovici

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip . Will look into it !

Nice bike color combo!

@MikePopovici

5 ай бұрын

Thanks !

Very nice vid don’t listen to the haters. Get yourself a deore 10 or 11 speed cassette and derailer for the back now and have fun

@MikePopovici

11 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@NonLegitNation2

10 ай бұрын

i can confirm. I have an 11-speed slx cassette and derailleur paired up with an 11-speed XT shifter on my Aggressor Pro.

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

@@NonLegitNation2 same here :) did over 100k without shortening the chain. Im sure you can and might be a good idea if you want.

@slice1051

4 ай бұрын

Just popping into this conversation now, i noticed that the stock derailleur and cassette was weak on the first few gears, and it keeps skipping when going up steep hills, do you all recommend the deorre cassete switch in the rear?

I've been looking to do the same thing for 2 x 10 drivetrain. You went to the 32t chainring but you did not replace your cassette, loosing some climbing power. I was going to get a new cassette with 42t climbing cog but not sure yet if that is the way to go. Anybody else done this before?

@MikePopovici

9 ай бұрын

I think replacing the cassette is a great idea

@mikepopovici thank you. This is super helpful. This did not require you changing the crank? Or the cassette?

@MikePopovici

2 ай бұрын

Nope

Great video but honestly you should have put more time on the crank and sprockets . Doing a switch to 1 sprocket setups you really don’t benefit from unless your doing a lot of dirt racing or jumping . For the fact of having to change your shifter aswell atleast run a 12 with a 32 front sprocket so you have a good all around use.

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

Good advice , its my first project bike , lots to learn

I don't know if you didn't film it but you might need to shorten the chain a few links since you aren't running the bigger chainring from the 3x.

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

I didn’t shorten it and no issues so far .

Hey, I got the same bike, I am trying to upgrade my tires from 2.1 to 2.4. Do you know whether it would fit

@MikePopovici

19 күн бұрын

Hi, I am planning on doing the exacta thing . I did some research in the past and it should work

Nice video! Have you changed the back gears too? Usually bikers use 1x12 gears

@MikePopovici

Ай бұрын

Not yet , might do this this summer

Mike, Great Video! I'm doing a similar upgrade to a 1x chainring. Hey, in the video when your chainwheel bolts were too short did you have to order the "double" size vs. the "single" size? I noticed on your amzn link, it defaults to "single" so I wanted to make sure I don't have to re-order. Appreciate your feedback Sir! Keep Riding!!!

@MikePopovici

6 ай бұрын

Yes had to order it he double

I'm on the same boat. Coming from road cycling, I have an entry level orbea mx 29 with a 2x. Was looking for upgrades, but will just ride this out to see if I will keep on riding. At that point, decide if it's worth spending $ on this, or get a new one that has all of it for around $1,500

@MikePopovici

Жыл бұрын

%100 also if I crash and brake a $300 bike is not that bad :)

I was gonna advice you to mount the chain ring on the inner side of the crank then I realized you did it.

@MikePopovici

6 ай бұрын

Yes sir !

So going with the 34T did you have to shorten your chain any

@MikePopovici

Жыл бұрын

Nope running the original chain

The new oval chain ring would work with the stock action paddles??

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

Yes it does !

I've got a 2019 will this work the same?

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

Yes it should

That bike deserves some TLC, Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes with 180 mm rotors.

@MikePopovici

10 ай бұрын

Good idea

@antman5474

9 ай бұрын

I have a mechanical shimano disc set up with 180mm rotor and it makes me wonder whether the hydraulic version is worth the extra hassle.

@armandocardenas6094

6 ай бұрын

Shimano makes that mechanical caliper work like a hydraulic one , that's how good they are.. @@antman5474

Any issues with the chain coming off ?

@MikePopovici

11 ай бұрын

Not at all , just did a 25k ride and no issues

@bjsisouvong313

11 ай бұрын

@@MikePopovici sweet. I just pretty much the exact same 1x and was worried the chain looked a little loose for me!

@MikePopovici

11 ай бұрын

@@bjsisouvong313 maybe a bit , but is not coming off at all

Do you have to get new crank or could I just get a new chain ring only?

@MikePopovici

Жыл бұрын

Nope just a new chain ring .

@shakenbake11

Жыл бұрын

@@MikePopovici sweet! I’m going to try this been wanting to upgrade

@MikePopovici

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes !

are u gonna upgrade the rear cassette to get some range back?

@MikePopovici

Жыл бұрын

It’s on my mind I’m not sure yet . I want to ride like this for a while and see how it is. I want to upgrade the tires next.

@esan0715

Жыл бұрын

Most definitely. I'm not a pro, but tires should be a priority

next step- instal hydraulic disk brakes and if it is possible install 180 or 203 mm rotors

@MikePopovici

Жыл бұрын

Good idea 👍 I am thinking to do tires next .

What’s the benefit of converting to this?

@MikePopovici

4 ай бұрын

converting to a 1x drivetrain results in simpler, more efficient gearing. You can maintain your gear range and also eliminate gearing overlap and redundancy

@shawnlopez3496

3 ай бұрын

You liking this conversion? My chain keeps slipping. I'm about to make this change.

@MikePopovici

3 ай бұрын

@@shawnlopez3496 so far so good

Did you change cassette or chain ?

@MikePopovici

5 ай бұрын

nope I didn't

@zakkbekolay4279

5 ай бұрын

@@MikePopovici rides nice ?

@MikePopovici

5 ай бұрын

yes no issues did about 40 km so far with the setup and all good. @@zakkbekolay4279

You can't save money buying a cheap chainring they say they are 6061T or whatever but they wear out fast

@MikePopovici

9 ай бұрын

In spring will probably look into it . I want to upgrade the tires next :)

@mrvapor4791

9 ай бұрын

@@MikePopovici Race Face is a good option because it's high quality and you can usually find a deal on them.. especially in 104bcd

Dork disc on the wheel lol.

@MikePopovici

5 ай бұрын

What can you do ? :)

Music took me out

@MikePopovici

7 ай бұрын

Sorry bro :(

So instead of just splitting the chain, you ruined a perfectly functional front derailleur. Genius.

@MikePopovici

Жыл бұрын

I know rookie mistake, I just didn’t see a use for it anymore at the moment 😕

Pot sa jur ca esti Roman? NU?? \((=

@MikePopovici

11 ай бұрын

Ha ha ai nimerito ;)