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[[{“value”:”The final piece of the AliExpress puzzle is here as we attempt to build a full-suspension downhill bike for under £1,400! We dive into a box of budget components, including a £500 frame, a “not-for-downhill” inverted fork, and some very questionable parts. Watch as Adam navigates tricky cable routing and compatibility issues to see if this budget beast is a bargain or a disaster waiting to happen.
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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 – Introduction
01:50 – Unboxing the £500 DH Frame
03:45 – The Inverted Fork Controversy
05:30 – Budget Bars & “SRAM” Groupset
09:20 – Maxxis Tires & Clone Hubs
15:30 – Shock Installation & Bolt Quality
21:00 – Headset & Fork Fitting
26:30 – Internal Cable Routing Struggles
34:50 – Tubeless Setup & Wheels
40:20 – Final Build Review
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