Part 2 of 4 - Fork, Wheels & Cassette Installation (MTB Cockpit Setup) 🛠️

Welcome back to our comprehensive 4-part series on building a custom bike from the ground up! 🤩 In **Part 2**, we move on to installing the rolling and steering components. This is where your custom build truly starts to take shape! We go step-by-step through setting up the front end and installing the critical drivetrain components. ⚠️We cover: Choosing and installing the #Fork and steerer tube preparation. Completing the #Headset and setting up the #Handlebar (Cockpit Setup). #Cassette compatibility and expert installation tips. #Wheels and #Tires installation for your #DIYbikebuild. You CAN build from scratch! Follow along and make sure your #MountainBike build is dialed in perfectly! ➡️The Full Series (4-Part Pro Bike Build): Part 1 of 4 - Frame Prep, Headset & BB Install:    • Part 1 of 4 - Pro Mountain Bike BUILD: Fra...   Part 3 of 4 - Brakes, Derailleur & Drivetrain:    • Part 3 of 4 - Pro Bike BUILD: Brakes, Dera...   Part 4 of 4 - Final Adjustments: Suspension Setup, Cockpit:    • Part 4 of 4 - Final Adjustments: Suspensio...   🔔Subscribe for weekly no-BS reviews → https://bit.ly/37tescF 📲IG: instagram.com/love.mtb | X: twitter.com/mevnet 🎬 Related Videos ➜Wheel-Freehub-Cassette-Drivetrain compatibility video -    • HUB | Freehub COMPATIBILITY 🔥 12, 11, 10 S...   ➜Shimano 1x12 Speed installation -    • 1x12 Speed Shimano Upgrade🔥 Installation, ...   ➜Shimano 12 Speed Best MIX -    • Best Shimano 12 speed Components MIX - Deo...   ⌚ Chapters 0:00 Intro 00:15 Fork Installation 06:37 Handlebar Selection and intallation 09:05 Wheel and Axle Selection 10:47 What Brake Rotor? 11:26 Freehub Body, Cassette Compatibility 13:26 Tubeless vs Tubes Setup 14:41 Wheel Installation Tips 15:57 Part 2 Conclusions 🔧 Parts & Tools Below (affiliate — you pay nothing, I get a coffee ☕) 100% real talk — no sponsors, no BS 🛒 Grab yours with 5% discount @bikecomponents using LoveMTB at checkout 🔥https://bit.ly/3TGhvG1 🔥 🛒USA Shoppers: Worldwide Cyclery ➜ Worldwide Cyclery MEGADEALS - https://bit.ly/33PPx4J Rockshox forks - https://bit.ly/2NNzxbe FOX Forks - https://bit.ly/2XgrLJ3 Cane Creek 40 Tapered Headset - https://bit.ly/2IWhok1 Pedro's Star Nut Setter Tool - https://bit.ly/2HNOTpq Race Face Chester Stem: 50mm - https://bit.ly/2vwaFvj Race Face NEXT Carbon Handlebar - https://bit.ly/2qN2lm1 Shimano XT RT86S 160mm 6-Bolt Ice Tech Disc Brake Rotor - https://bit.ly/2DWokka Shimano XT RT-MT800 Center Lock Disc Brake Rotor 180mm - https://bit.ly/30fHtG9 Park Tool FR-5.2 Cassette Tool - https://bit.ly/2HRxRqr Park BBT-9 BB Tool Shimano Hollowtech II - https://bit.ly/2uNKcqv Park BBT-69.2 Bottom Bracket Tool, 16 notches, 44mm OD - https://bit.ly/2v4QIZ4 Shimano SLX CS-M7000 Cassette 11s, 11-46t - https://bit.ly/2xX8DCX Shimano SLX RD-M7000-GS Rear Derailleur - https://bit.ly/32zJSKO Shimano XT SL-M8000 11-speed Shifter - https://bit.ly/2LshPG7 KMC X11.93 Chain - 11-Speed - https://bit.ly/33UqrwB SRAM PCX1 11 speed chain - https://bit.ly/2ZFLOCy SRAM XG-1150 cassette 11 Speed 10-42T - https://bit.ly/2VjDBzH SRAM XG-1180 X1 cassette 10-42T 11-Speed - https://bit.ly/2s7KbM0 Stan's NoTubes Sealant - https://bit.ly/2HPt2xO Stan's NoTubes Valves - https://bit.ly/2HglgQy Stan's NoTubes Rim Tap 27mm - https://bit.ly/2vAq0Lu Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.40 EXO - https://bit.ly/2J9QWn2 Park Tool ATD-1.2 Torque Driver - https://bit.ly/2vxcIiZ Topeak Nano Torqbar X Mini TORQUE Wrench - https://bit.ly/3nZ0sxN Park Tool PH-1.2 P-Handle Hex Set - https://bit.ly/2HSdXLO Park Tool Polylube 1000 Grease - https://bit.ly/2qy34qo Park Tool SAC-2 Carbon Compound - https://bit.ly/2vie291 Park Tool Polylube 1000 Grease -https://bit.ly/2qy34qo Shimano MTB Stainless Derailleur Cable and Housing Set - https://bit.ly/37qcgkb Shimano SP41 Shift Cable Grease - https://bit.ly/2LKLk6A Park Tool HHP-3 Home Mechanic Press - https://bit.ly/2qy8ba4 Shimano XT M8000 Disc Brake - https://bit.ly/2H58Lqi Shimano Brake Fluid - https://bit.ly/2GIfsPo Shimano Oil Funnel Tool - https://bit.ly/2Euno0W