Converting a MTB Hardtail for Roubaix : AliExpress vs. the Cobbles

In part 2 I continue to convert my 2015 hardtail for the ultimate cobbles challenge-armed with affordable AliExpress upgrades and a lot of optimism.

This isn't just a build; it's a journey through the Roubaix pavé of Northern France, testing whether smart budget choices can handle the challenge of the Careefour de l'arbe and the Trouee de Whether you're prepping for your own Paris-Roubaix 2025 ride or love gravel grinding routes, this experiment is for the biking community who dare to ride the cobbled roads differently.

🔧 Build Breakdown: Cobble-Ready or Cobble-Catastrophe?

Drivetrain: Sensah 1x11 groupset + 11-50T cassette, 40mm gravel tyres and a 3D printed saddle marketed as a Seat Cushion !?!

Wheels: Wheels upgraded with some budget Arisun 40mm gravel tires

3D-Printed Saddle: Comfort gamble marketed as a seat cushion for this Hell of the North of France biking adventure

Chapters

00:00 - Why This Madness? (Introduction)
00:56 - Installing the Goldix 11-50 11 speed cassette
02:27 - Installing Senick 1-11 44 tooth Drivetrain
04:24 - Installing the 11 speed Sensah Pro Rear Mech.
05:38 - Installing the Arisun 40mm Gravel Tyres
06:57 - Installing my 3D printed saddle or Seat Cushion !
08:00 - Putting the wheels back on the bike
08:57 - Final thoughts and sum up. Where are my Sensah Pro Hydraulic shifters ?

🎯 Who's This For?
Riders eyeing the Paris-Roubaix challenge

DIYers who love gravel bike race hacks

Anyone who's debated riding the pavé on a budget

🚴 Join the Adventure!

Would YOU trust this build? Let me know in the comments!

Share your Roubaix tips-I need all the help I can get!

Subscribe for the finale: Cobbles vs. AliExpress, the ultimate showdown.

🔗 Watch Part 1 (Strip-Down): [https://youtu.be/t5LW7OVvFOs]
🔗 Watch Part 3 (The finished Build):
https://youtu.be/Y51f9OIqgfM

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