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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