Is It Possible to CONVERT a hardtail into a Paris-Roubaix Bike on a TIGHT Budget?

Episode 3 : Can a budget AliExpress hardtail bike rebuild conquer the infamous Paris-Roubaix cobbled roads? Join my Roubaix journey as I transform a 2015 hardtail into a cobble crusher for the Hell of the North ride, testing Sensah components and gravel grinding route hacks along the way.

🔧 About This Build:
Frame: 2015 hardtail (trusty but tested)

Drivetrain: Sensah 1×11 groupset + massive 11-50T cassette
Wheels: 40mm Arisun gravel tyres (will they survive the pavé?)
My Goal: A durable, fast-ish rig for my Paris ROubaix Challenge

⏱️ Key Moments:

0:00 Intro
1:16 Installation of the Sensah Pro HRD 1 x 11 Levers
2:07 Sensah Hydraulic Lever Hose installation
2:48 Rear Gear cable Installation
4:06 Installation of Decathlon 118 Link Chain
4:47 Installation of Shimano Front Hose and Brake Bleed
7:58 Installation of the Decathlon Handlebar tape
8:22 Installation of Shimano SPD pedals into Senicx One by chainset
8:35 Cockpit adjustment – swap stem install garmin / Insta360 mount
9:05 The final converted Hardtail Monster AliExpress gravel bike for Paris Roubaix

🚀 Why Watch?

For the biking community who love budget builds

Roubaix tips from a North of France biking veteran

Gravel bike race prep for tough cobbles challenges

Ride the pavé without breaking the bank

💬 Join the Challenge!

Would YOU ride this setup on the Paris-Roubaix route?

Best/worst AliExpress finds? Comment below!

Subscribe to see the Roubaix test ride—will it survive?

🔗 Watch Part 1 (Strip-Down): [https://youtu.be/t5LW7OVvFOs]
🔗 Watch Part 2 (Rebuild Starts): [https://youtu.be/2VbGfX9bixQ]

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