Upgrading a Walmart Electric Bike with $1k in Parts
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 Published On Jan 10, 2023

I couldn't leave well enough alone and decided to upgrade my Hyper E-Ride Mid-Drive Full Suspension (MDFS). I'm calling my upgraded bike #ProjectBoujie. It has a Chinese Fox 36 lookalike fork, carbon bars with an integrated stem, and some nice components I cannibalized off of #ProjectBanshee. 🤙

0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Hyper E-Ride mid-drive full suspension MTB ($1498 at time of purchase) - https://www.walmart.com/ip/377127878
0:55 - Rear suspension design
4:17 - Vinka mid-drive motor
4:58 - Top tube placement question for Hyper
6:55 - Himalo 36 fork ($144) - https://a.aliexpress.com/_msUCpFm
7:27 - Crankbrothers Stamp pedals ($31) - https://amzn.to/3ODhkbW
7:32 - Syncros trail fender ($20) - https://amzn.to/3EDz2Yh
9:51 - FSA Orbit ITA 1-1/8"-1.5" Tapered Headset with Top Cap ($53) - https://amzn.to/3ih3RdZ
10:20 - Carbon handlebars with integrated stem ($80) - https://amzn.to/3OOj3eH
11:09 - Lycron ergonomic horn grips ($16) - https://amzn.to/3DiJQdM
11:25 - Shimano Deore XT front wheel ($195) - https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-XT-...
12:04 - Wheel Master rear wheel ($96) - https://amzn.to/3GzDtSW
12:30 - McGraw 3 Gallon 110 PSI Air Compressor ($75) - https://www.harborfreight.com
12:39 - Tektro HD-E725 Hydraulic 4-Piston brakes ($300) - https://amzn.to/3GSHCor
13:13 - ZTZ four-piston hydraulic brakes ($59) - https://amzn.to/3J3rUpP
13:23 - Teyssor brake rotors, 203mm front + 180mm rear ($22) - https://amzn.to/3VWJMb2
13:48 - SRAM GX shifter ($49) - https://amzn.to/35HLfxg
13:52 - SRAM GX derailleur ($135) - https://amzn.to/3gp35Hx
13:55 - SRAM NX cassette ($108) - https://amzn.to/3LaF98Z
15:09 - BiBike 10 speed 11-50 groupset w/chain ($100) - https://amzn.to/3vbQFdW
15:25 - OneUp dropper remote ($49) - https://amzn.to/3XZjVkZ
15:39 - Black automotive touch-up paint ($11) - https://amzn.to/3CAUtZO
15:52 - KS eTen Remote Dropper Seatpost, 27.2x100mm ($124) - https://amzn.to/3De41ZR
16:03 - 27.2 to 30.4mm shim ($8) - https://amzn.to/3gBq0mG
16:09 - 34.9mm seatpost clamp ($8) - https://amzn.to/3MLBtLG
16:18 - Summary
20:25 - Conclusion


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Acknowledgements:
My bike mechanic, Dietrich Zacher -   / thebikedocta  
Hyper E-Ride Facebook group -   / hypereride  
WolfTick Himalo fork review -    • Himalo DH 680 Fork Realtime Review  
Bubble Level Android app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Music: Cykarl - Nightfall

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