Just here to tell you Rj you have showed me everything I know about fixing old vintage bikes and now restore and sell them to all my buddy's. You are the man and I appreciate you for all that you do and how easy and straight forward you make working on bikes. I couldn't tell you how horrible some local bike mechanics make the sport of riding bikes difficult and expensive.
I have definitely 'melted' some grips using isopropyl. Some will and some won't. I would recommend cheap hairspray as the ultimate 'grip lube solution'.
Can confirm - this works. I did it a couple of times on kids bikes with rubber grips and no end plugs. Any country's coin of sufficient diameter works.
Good tip. I would just add that if you're use rubbing alcohol to put on your handgrips the alcohol will not evaporate for a while. I tried out my bike only a few minutes after doing this and my grip slid off as I slowly went around a corner causing an unpleasant crash.
Nice trick! Thanks. Won’t be long that a company turning nickels blue, calling them tool number “xx-xx Grips Bike protectors” and selling them $5 a piece
That’s a great tip, RJ! How about the opposite: What’s the best way to cleanly cut grip ends so that mirrors or other toys can be attached? Can you show a good method that doesn’t involve removing the grips from the bars?
Good tip! But setting grips... Nothing needed. Just put them fast enough so they have air gap between rubber and grip itself. Works like a charm every time. Getting them out is whole different story ;D
Hi! I have two themes for the new video in your wheels section. How to upgrade 7 to 8 speed freewheel (needs change centering of hub and adjust wheel dish centering) and how to use road bike wheels into hybrids. As I can see, nobody makes videos about that. Thanks!
off topic, but have you ever replaced a bent brake lever on a hydraulic brake system? i bent one of mine and I Don't know if I can even buy just the lever so I Don't want to try to bend it back,being aluminum it might break .
This is great an all RJ but this video is at least 1 hour too short haha joking kind of. I miss the really long videos, I've watched them multiple times. I miss them! how dare life get in the way 😄big fan late to the game from the UK. Thanks for all the help mate x
The nice thing about alcohol is you can get the grips back off without damaging them and leaving a sticky mess on the bars behind. To remove, you can just lift up an inside edge and squirt some more isopropyl alcohol and work the grip back and forth- it'll slide right off.
Not sure what hairspray you guys are using to not be able to get them back off again without damage. Been using hair spray for years now and it works a treat every time, no issue getting back off either. No doubt IPA is just as good an option but it's not as readily available.
@@nstarmore, I agree. Nothing stopping anyone from using IPA to get the grips off. If there is any hairspray stickyness on the bars, IPA will dissolve it.
You are the best, RJ The Bike Guy!! Well, if I do this trick, I won't get to use wine corks to plug the ends :D Hey, here's a tip: On classic road bikes, if you have those secondary brake levers (what, "turkey levers" some call them?) and you remove them like I like to, you can usually fill the gap left on the little shaft of the screw by using part of a dental floss dispenser. Talking about the smaller size dispenser: Once it's empty, take it apart and find the core at the center of the roll. That's the little translucent spacer you can use. Bonus, it lets the color show through if you happen to have a colored bit there. Looks neat, and saves the skin on your hands.
I have a question regarding rear trannies (derailleur) is RD's fixing bolt replaceable like those on Shimano Alivio m3100 and m4000 where you cannot just remove the bolt? What to do in case the bolt looses its thread? Thanks 🤗🤗🤗
Another trick - use the cheapest hairspray you can find to install grips (instead of alcohol). It will also allow the grip to slide on, but then will dry super tacky, effectively gluing the grip in place.
@@nedkelly5866 Actually, I do lots of screws, nuts, bolts, and washers. But I also have a jar full of change with lots of nickels, all the perfect size.
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*This trick may also help you saving two nickels for future occasions!🤔*
*Also, when Nickel shortage comes, you know where your nickels are buried. The more bikes you have, the richer you may become. Stonks.📈*
Just here to tell you Rj you have showed me everything I know about fixing old vintage bikes and now restore and sell them to all my buddy's. You are the man and I appreciate you for all that you do and how easy and straight forward you make working on bikes. I couldn't tell you how horrible some local bike mechanics make the sport of riding bikes difficult and expensive.
Hot damn, that nickel trick is worth a dime.
I found a washer to use instead of the nickel trick. My friends grand pap told me the trick with a nickel
Like that old commercial..... Price of this fix 10 cents- RJ The Bike Guy channel...priceless.
Hats off to your informative, concise and no-nonsense videos!
I wish i had this idea when i installed those good slip-on grips that I have.
Thanks, RJ.
Nice! Now I know where I can look for spare change!
RJ is the realest bike channel out here. Deserves 1m+ subs noless.
Bike daddy.
Wow the alcohol technique is a lot more convenient than running an air compressor for the hand grip installation. Love the nickel.
I have used an air compressor. But I don't leave mine on. So by the time I get it set up and going, I could have done 20 with alcohol. :D
I have definitely 'melted' some grips using isopropyl. Some will and some won't. I would recommend cheap hairspray as the ultimate 'grip lube solution'.
Great tip, RJ!
Can confirm - this works. I did it a couple of times on kids bikes with rubber grips and no end plugs. Any country's coin of sufficient diameter works.
*Also, this trick helps you to save some change for future occasions!🤔*
Wow, smart tip!
I found this video useful and interesting
Did that back in the 80´s with bmx´s. Still works.
You can use a penny in the UK. Even cheaper!
1 russian rouble is even cheaper. I use it 😊
Love your stuff!
Good idea RJ, and a secret snack fund when out around the town
Great video! Thanks.
Oh, & remember to let folks know to not use an (MS 69) 1955 nickel, with full steps & nice toning. 😂
I always wondered why old shovel did this thought it was religious thanks rj
@@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez who
this works really well, i did this on my mountain bike
Good tip. I would just add that if you're use rubbing alcohol to put on your handgrips the alcohol will not evaporate for a while. I tried out my bike only a few minutes after doing this and my grip slid off as I slowly went around a corner causing an unpleasant crash.
If you are in the EU, you can use a 5 Euro cent coin (€0.05) instead. Which is even cheaper, about a 50% savings!
So, you reckon just do it on one side then?
Thanks for the euro conversion 👍🏻
Wow. I’m an older dude and thought I knew all the tricks but nope
Nice trick! Thanks. Won’t be long that a company turning nickels blue, calling them tool number “xx-xx Grips Bike protectors” and selling them $5 a piece
Brilliant! Thanks!
That’s a great tip, RJ! How about the opposite: What’s the best way to cleanly cut grip ends so that mirrors or other toys can be attached? Can you show a good method that doesn’t involve removing the grips from the bars?
Brilliant!
Good tip!
But setting grips... Nothing needed. Just put them fast enough so they have air gap between rubber and grip itself. Works like a charm every time. Getting them out is whole different story ;D
Wow I needed this
Might be able to use the knockouts on steel electrical boxes as well.
excellent
Hi! I have two themes for the new video in your wheels section. How to upgrade 7 to 8 speed freewheel (needs change centering of hub and adjust wheel dish centering) and how to use road bike wheels into hybrids. As I can see, nobody makes videos about that. Thanks!
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A 1p coin works for UK viewers, that's what I use on my cargo bike
How about a couple of fender washers.
off topic, but have you ever replaced a bent brake lever on a hydraulic brake system?
i bent one of mine and I Don't know if I can even buy just the lever so I Don't want to try to bend it back,being aluminum it might break .
Merci!
Thank you very much!
Hi
Started measuring Australian coins before video finished, and 10c is 23.3mm.
This is great an all RJ but this video is at least 1 hour too short haha joking kind of. I miss the really long videos, I've watched them multiple times. I miss them! how dare life get in the way 😄big fan late to the game from the UK. Thanks for all the help mate x
a steel washer saves your money... 😅😅😁😁
Have you priced steel washers? Plus gas to go buy them?
I'm not from the US so I'm stuck for a nickel ( just kidding ) that's a good tip ,I'll have to find a similar sized coin, keep up the good work.
A penny if you're in the UK
@@rocknrollzebra spot on I'll give it a try
@@John-P the diameter is slightly larger according to google but I've done it before!
A 5 eurocent coin is the same size as a nickel (within a .04 mm error)
@@lucafwn thanks 👍😁
I did this with 10 eurocents and got corosion on my bars. Does american change do that too?
WAIT JUST A SECOND... YOU SAID "costing only 10 cents can help protect your handlebar grip" But you spent only FIVE CENTS !!!
Hey viewers
Bike just increased its value.
I use washers instead of coins.
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f**k, I love this one...¡¡¡
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i would never buy a grip that you just slip on though.. the ones with the screw makes so much more sense
I don't like the clamp on grips myself.
Neither did I until purchasing a set of Ergon GP3s. They are pricey, but excellent.
Worst case If you accidentally get sent back in time you can make a phone call! Score!
And if you need change it's there haha
And we could all use a little change...
Someone has been watching Oldshovel
What is Oldshovel? I had to do a search. Nope. Never even heard of that channel.
The way the bicycle marketing is going, in few years the two coins will worst more than the full bike.
Or you can buy a decent then the ends will be reinforced.
I'll buy that for a nickel
Very useful but all wase ar solution, for example buy one ho are best timked.
Huh
I use hairspray for getting grips on. Slides on slick, dries sticky. Works like a charm
The nice thing about alcohol is you can get the grips back off without damaging them and leaving a sticky mess on the bars behind. To remove, you can just lift up an inside edge and squirt some more isopropyl alcohol and work the grip back and forth- it'll slide right off.
Not sure what hairspray you guys are using to not be able to get them back off again without damage. Been using hair spray for years now and it works a treat every time, no issue getting back off either. No doubt IPA is just as good an option but it's not as readily available.
@@nstarmore, I agree. Nothing stopping anyone from using IPA to get the grips off. If there is any hairspray stickyness on the bars, IPA will dissolve it.
I use hairspray for sliding on grips too! For removal I just spray in some WD-40 (or similar) and slide them off no problem.
@@RichsRidesandRestorations Getting the WD40 off again when reusing the grips sucks, though. Compressed air or IPA is the way to go.
You are the best, RJ The Bike Guy!! Well, if I do this trick, I won't get to use wine corks to plug the ends :D Hey, here's a tip: On classic road bikes, if you have those secondary brake levers (what, "turkey levers" some call them?) and you remove them like I like to, you can usually fill the gap left on the little shaft of the screw by using part of a dental floss dispenser. Talking about the smaller size dispenser: Once it's empty, take it apart and find the core at the center of the roll. That's the little translucent spacer you can use. Bonus, it lets the color show through if you happen to have a colored bit there. Looks neat, and saves the skin on your hands.
Rubbing alcohol trick works soooo good! Thank you !
fancy wine cork also works
Thanks for not making this a short.
I have a question regarding rear trannies (derailleur) is RD's fixing bolt replaceable like those on Shimano Alivio m3100 and m4000 where you cannot just remove the bolt? What to do in case the bolt looses its thread? Thanks 🤗🤗🤗
Another trick - use the cheapest hairspray you can find to install grips (instead of alcohol). It will also allow the grip to slide on, but then will dry super tacky, effectively gluing the grip in place.
Bar ends.
Such a simple idea,an australian 10 cent coin could def do the same job or a suitably sized washer 👌👍
cool trick. btw....5 euro cents are almost the same size as a nickle - so that should work fine too.
Thanks a lot ❤
Cheaper than 10 cents... An old washer the same size.
If you have used washers that size. Have you priced new washers? Not to mention the gas to go buy the washers. Might as well use the nickels.
@@RJTheBikeGuy I was assuming everyone else has jam jars of old washers, nuts, bolts, screws, etc lying around.
@@nedkelly5866 Actually, I do lots of screws, nuts, bolts, and washers. But I also have a jar full of change with lots of nickels, all the perfect size.
I will do that from now on. Thanks.
Use a washer and save some weight.
Thank you very much
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Two nickels? That's $1200 worth of weight reduction on the bike to make up for two nickels. The horror!!!
lol
Nice video RJ
My trick is a kickstand.
I can't think how many times after a bike crash that I didn't think to myself, if I only had a kickstand.
A washer would work just as well.
Probably better so air can pass through hole in washer