Upgrading a $600 Walmart Electric Bike with $2300 in Parts
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 Published On Mar 27, 2022

I upgraded a $600 electric mountain bike from Walmart with $2300 in parts and am calling it #ProjectBanshee. What do you think of these products, and the build? Would you consider installing any of these onto your own bike? Let me know in the comments below! 🤙

0:00 - INTRO

3:00 - DRIVETRAIN
3:05 - Bafang BBS02B 36V 500W mid-drive motor kit w/display ($450) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10000...
4:33 - Bafang Programming Cable ($18) - https://amzn.to/3DhvvOh
5:15 - Metal gear shift sensor ($17) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32856...
5:32 - Apple AirTag ($29) - https://amzn.to/3GOcMLp
6:22 - Raceface Chester pedals ($37) - https://amzn.to/3JAd6P4
6:47 - Crank boot protectors ($11) - https://amzn.to/36IDo36
7:02 - JGbike 36t 12 speed oval chainring ($7) - https://amzn.to/3q1fFC5
7:15 - 104mm BCD to Bafang chainring adapter ($19) - https://amzn.to/35SlDOE
7:20 - UPDATE: SRAM PC X01 Eagle 12 speed chain ($87) - https://amzn.to/3WtM7Kz
7:30 - SRAM GX shifter ($46) - https://amzn.to/35HLfxg
7:43 - Jagwire shift cable kit ($16) - https://amzn.to/3Kx68ve
7:48 - SRAM NX Eagle cassette ($102) - https://amzn.to/3LaF98Z
8:02 - SRAM GX derailleur ($128) - https://amzn.to/3gp35Hx
8:09 - Wheel Master 29er Alloy Double Wall Wheel ($92) - https://amzn.to/3GzDtSW

8:25 - RIDE QUALITY
8:27 - Maxxis DHR II tires ($134) - https://amzn.to/3D86XY9
8:59 - Tubeless valves ($12) - https://amzn.to/3D7Hzl8
9:04 - Shrader to Presta rim adapters ($7) - https://amzn.to/3qArD5W
9:15 - MilKit Tubeless Tire Sealant, 8 oz ($17) - https://amzn.to/3tMmpWX
9:23 - Stan's NoTubes Tire Sealant 2 oz bottles, 12 pack ($44) - https://amzn.to/3tJLmSW
9:40 - Rockshox Recon RL Silver 100mm fork ($254) - https://amzn.to/3D8mIOw
9:55 - Rockshox front fender ($15) - https://amzn.to/3uyKVdg
11:39 - Tektro HD-E725 Hydraulic 4 Piston e-Bike brakes, 203mm ($300) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/313793545583
12:40 - Yellow to Red brake cutoff adapters ($6.50 each) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/224545382279
13:06 - 40mm post brake mount adapter for 203mm front rotor ($22) - https://amzn.to/3KGcc3R

13:21 - ERGONOMICS
13:22 - WTB Rocket Cromalloy saddle ($86) - https://amzn.to/3GeYy5b
14:45 - KS eTen Remote Dropper Seatpost, 27.2x100mm ($124) - https://amzn.to/3De41ZR
14:58 - Funn CNC dropper remote ($59) - https://amzn.to/3tFf8rS
15:04 - Wake 45mm Bike Stem ($10) - https://amzn.to/331yRYb
15:14 - Mixsuper Mountain Bike Riser Handlebar ($28) - https://amzn.to/3LfoyRm
15:39 - BW USA Ergo-Lock 2.0 Grips ($16) - https://amzn.to/3D9GTvs
15:51 - Timber! bell ($25) - https://amzn.to/3IJ1XtT
16:14 - Vup phone mount ($15) - https://amzn.to/3iRDZT7

16:51 - AESTHETICS
17:09 - Project Banshee Medusa sticker ($5) - https://www.etsy.com/listing/11251240...
17:27 - Hyper frame decals in Green Kawasaki ($8) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/152647494332
17:42 - Krylon satin black spray paint ($7) - https://amzn.to/3osibQq
18:13 - Krylon stain clear coat spray ($15) - https://amzn.to/3ortmcn
18:20 - Black Sharpies ($4 for four) - https://amzn.to/3LafhsU
18:45 - Seatpost clamp ($8) - https://amzn.to/3MLBtLG
18:59 - Zip tie mounts, 100 ($8) - https://amzn.to/3NqEy4m

19:35 - CONCLUSION
19:40 - Comparison to stock Hyper E-Ride 29er ($600)
21:11 - Comparison to $6k Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Race 625

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Project Banshee playlist:
   • Project Banshee (Hyper E-Ride 29er MTB)  

Music:
Yomoti - Before Chill
LATASHÁ - Chef Brian
Sleepwalker - TrackTribe
Rachel K Collier - Beatles Unite

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