I upgraded a $600 electric mountain bike from Walmart (Hyper E-Ride 29er) with $2300 in parts and am calling it #ProjectBanshee. After two months in the build process, I finally got to ride it on the trail! I don't have a motor display yet, so I ran the motor at max power for the entire ride. Let me know if you have any questions or comments below! 🤙

0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Bike manufacturer economies of scale
1:16 - Who should and should not build their own bike
3:08 - Removing the stock Hyper E-Ride motor and controller
4:07 - Troubleshooting my broken display / riding without a display
5:07 - Programming Cable ($18) - https://amzn.to/3DhvvOh
6:34 - Seat Dropper ($124) - https://amzn.to/3De41ZR
7:43 - Geometry
8:24 - Tektro HD-E725 Hydraulic 4 Piston e-Bike brakes, 203mm ($300) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/313793545583
9:06 - Xtech line-pull hydraulic brakes ($45) - https://amzn.to/3tKEqVn
10:45 - Bafang BBS02B 36V 500W mid-drive motor kit w/display ($450) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10000...
13:38 - Phantom pedaling
14:09 - Mid-drive vs. hub motors
17:51 - Why I chose the $600 Hyper E-Ride frame + battery
18:17 - Drivetrain
19:18 - Suspension
20:54 - Traction / Tires
23:20 - Ride Concepts Wildcat Shoe ($84) - https://amzn.to/3uvo5mJ
24:17 - Kickstand
24:35 - 500W Mid-Drive Range Test Results

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