It's not just the price. It's also the fact that the work was well documented, and I'm sure it would have had a higher price if it was done at a LBS. I think your reputation goes a long way when it comes to buying a reconditioned bike from you.
For anyone who works on things like this regularly, here's a tip. If you need to buy a bearing, check out the price of 10 or 20, it's often only about double or triple just buying one. If you buy in bulk every time you need a different size bearing, you'll find soon enough that you already have the one you need in stock and don't have to wait around for shipping!
I feel like Seth undersells. His expertise is part of what makes buying a flip bike from him so incredible. You literally get to watch the process. You can trust with absolute certainty that it’s done right and you know his passion shines through his restorations and repairs, as bright as the sun shines on a sunny day. I love rewatching the Flip Bike series videos!
I LOVE this series! Its different, but kind of the same 😁. I love love love watching you service and try to flip bikes, and you are so wholesome not trying to rip everyone off
I prefer ODI Longnecks. Got a pair of them on my Dirt Jumper and secured them against sliding inward overtime by putting a pair of leftover lock-on clamps on the inside.
Love the flip bike series, but you need to tell us how much time you spent on servicing the bike. I think it would be really helpful to know but also as time goes on you can keep timing yourself to see how fast you can flip some bikes. Then try to set time records or something for fun.
I wish I could say for sure, but when filming things it takes several times as long. If I was alone with my head down doing these repairs the whole build would only take a morning. We're moving cameras, planning things out, re-arranging, changing batteries, etc so it's a few days of work.
Also if you could make a video of things to pay attention to while buying a used mountain bike it would be really helpful! Btw love this series, repairing these old bikes keeping the cost in mind is more fun to watch , than the videos where you just throw in an 1X and a good fork for free 😂😂
@@ramgopals6055 There is a very good channel that does this in an excellent way, it's SickBiker on youtube. However he is Polish and his English is ok, but still improving, but the contents is really good. Now, if Seth would do the same it would be brilliant.
@@SethsBikeHacks I thought maybe if you used a stop watch and just stop it when you aren't working on the bike (doing camera setup and video production) then start it back when working on it, though I understand this might be annoying to do. Not that it has to be an exact time. Thanks for the reply though I really appreciate it.
@@HunteroftheNorth you would be surprised at how much longer tasks take when stopping starting. Even without including the stop time, getting out of the "zone" and back into the flow of things means the jobs take longer regardless. Plus they may even do some things a couple times for the different angle shots, or if a shot didn't work
I am ready to stare at this for quite a while since I can't have it. Great restoration. I've also used mtb brifters xt m750 and I loved them more than any trigger shifter. A suggestion would be to include a quick wd40 spraying inside the shifters, then air blasting and relubing with triflow :)
Fabulous vid, I recently purchased a '96 Proflex 856 with Girvin fork. Got it all restored and tuned up. And, it going to hang on the wall of my garage mtb museum 😁
My wife just came in while I was watching and asked "How is Seth doing tonight?" I can't get enough of this series. Also Seth, I'd love to see a bearing swap for a Diamondback release. Some of them really confuse me.
Never knew about that but … holy hell. Maybe someone thought roadie paddle shifters were a good thing to bring across to mountain bikes, and then did that except way worse?
I still have a set of XTRs on an older bike and its the second pair I've owned. I actually love them, once you get used to them they're very intuitive.
The fundamental problem with flipping bikes is, if you manage to get a bike that you can fix easily and sell for a good profit, it's also good enough to just keep it.
I had these combo brakes/shifters on an old Jamis Dakar XC full-sus bike in 2005. And I must say that I was quite satisfied with their work, despite the fact that at that time every second person considered it his duty to criticize such a solution. I didn't have any problems with the fact that there could be situations when you could accidentally shift during braking. they worked quite reliably.
For grips on my trail bike I run ODI's with the collars glued onto old lock on grip inserts I melted the old grip off. Has served me well and brings me back to the 20 inch days.
I've been a huge fan watching your vids for a long time u inspired me to want to mountain bike only if I had the money I stopped watching ur vids for a few months ago and seeing how your life has changed is nice, keep it up glad to see your vids again
So cool seeing these old bikes be brought back to life and get great homes for a great price and the awesome work you do and helping others get out and ride a safe affordable bike just wish you luck on your future bike builds hopefully you can always stay in the black
To be honest - this is my favourite series of your channel. So much fun to see working on used bikes. To me it's more fun to see, then watching someone work on a new bike.
Hey, amazing video! I love the fact you're looking at mountainbiking in every price range. I used to be so focused on the best and lightest parts, and totally ruined my fun. Now every part i buy i first check on how to service them, and how long it could last if properly serviced. Having fun and a properly serviced bike are the most important things, no matter how old, heavy or maybe weird they are!
I have a hardtail wit a 3x9 with those "brifters" and i really like the way it shifts, because i can break an shift at the sam time. Even works on rough trails!
I remember when those "brifters" came out. I believe Shimano called them Dual Control Levers just like on the road side. Didn't really translate well to dirt and were thankfully short lived. Saw a GMBN vid talking about riding them at the launch. Stumbled upon this channel andbeen enjoying the series.
That brake-shift lever (Shimano calls it "Dual Control") is wild on a flat bar bike, almost every road bike (also cyclocross and gravel) with a drop bar since the 1990s have these due to limited space, before that they had the shifting levers on the down tube but it' seemingly unnecessary on flat bars, where you usually shift down (or larger chainring) with your thumb and pull the brakes/shift up with your other fingers (doing upshifts/smaller chainring with your thumb is also possible because the lever works in both directions at least on my).
This was really well executed! You did all what was needed and then some to bring it back to life, 500 sounds a really good deal! I like this series on so many levels, bringing old/beaten bikes back to life, teaching bike repairs, having fun, learning about bike history and most importantly making new happy customers that really get a genuinely good deal with something that is properly fixed and safe to ride.
I think those brifters would work well in surly corner bar, I would realy apriciate a heart from one of the channel that inspire me to ride a bike hehe
I think the flip bike series is one of the best. It doesn’t try to be a how-to video, but he always points out a couple significant things that can help us amateurs learn a bit more.
I have those exact same XT "Grifters" on my 2001 Giant NRS-1, which I still ride from time to time, and I absolutely love them. I have never experienced an accidental shift when trying to break, or accidentally break pull when I've tried to shift. Wish you could post pics on here, I've rebuilt almost the entire bike, and still love it in my mountain bike collection (3 bikes total).
I learned about those shift/brake levers, never seen this before. I had a road bike I salvaged with combo shift brake levers, one of which needed replacing.
that bearing tip was a revelation for me...my C'dale Prophet might benefit from that. And yeah I am one of those guys who still rides a brifter setup and its the smoothest shifter mechanism I have ever laid hands on, no kidding. Thanks Seth
I had those integrated brake-shifters and loved them (I refuse to use the word you're calling them). I actually removed the extra thumb lever and just used the brake lever. It was ultra clean and worked great for the entire life of that bike (which incidentally I sold for $500 as well).
I'm certain that the DualControl levers didn't come with the thumb paddle originally, but Shimano added them after complaints from shops. I have two bikes with them, and I like them, though the reservoir design on the XTs is pretty bad compared to the XTRs. One narrower riser bars you don't have much room to move the XTs inboard.
I had the XT version and after getting used to them they worked fine until something in the right shifter bent. The bike shop and me couldn't repair it. I turned the bike into a singlespeed (with proper brake levers) and ride it every day to work and the grocery store.
I still have, to this day, a mtb perfectly fonctionnal in my parents' garage with Shimano LX V-brakes "brifters". And the most ridiculous thing about all this is I remember buying them on purpose 15 years ago to upgrade my bike ! It works well, but it's atrocious to change speed while braking. It happens really more often than you think...
I rode an old Cannondale XC bike (F-Si) a few weeks ago that had the same brifter system. It was a friend's old mtb and I lent it for the afternoon. The shifting was such a weird feeling and I can totally see why it's no longer being used. Lovely bike, though very outdated. Super narrow at the front, 26" wheels, suspension above the fork (HeadShok) and those weird brifters. But almost as light as my road bike. Bikes have come a long way!
I bought a steel Raleigh MTN bike in '94, a hardtail that I still commute to work on. It had the cheapest wheels that I've ever seen on a bike. I broke spokes just hitting small potholes. On a positive note the drivetrain was all Shimano and very serviceable.
I’ve had the M765 ‘flappy paddle’ shifters (still have), they work just fine on an XC bike and as the cable pulls the upshift they are super crisp when accelerating.
Great video! If you don't have the special tool *or* the yellow pencil sharpener dealy wrap the hose with some old inner tube, clamp judiciously with vise grips, and tap the barb in with a hammer. Works fine.
Forgot about Shimano brake fluid when you can find it) and 20+ spoke nipples. This would have been a big loss for anyone without the skills or the tools to complete the repairs. And let's not forget, your time is not free.
Oh my misspent youth, cutting off grips to replace them. I was entirely unaware of the compressed air trick shown in this video. I watched the video yesterday. I used that trick today. Yeah. I'm subscribed now.
Depends, if you want to ride snow, definitely not, if you want to ride hard pack stuff in the winter, then your own gear and clothing will be what holds you back
I reckon you should get a giant STP because it has dirt jump geometry, 26” wheels and a shimano deore 10 speed so that it still pedals better than a single speed
i wouldn’t recommend a dirt jumper for winter riding or “trail” riding because of the hardcore geometry and the stiff suspension. but if your an average rider and you want to get into riding i would recommend if you do get a dirt jumper make sure it has and air fork because then you can adjust how stiff it is.
Nice job Seth! Vintage XC and Hardtails are popular with re-entry riders. People who MTN biked in the 90's that started riding again. And hay, there's worse hobbies and more expensive one's too. By and old bike, fix it up a little, flip it and make a little money 💰 when you can. There a lot of good old bike's out there. Some riders need bikes. But more bikes need riders. Cheers!
"of course you need to fill the system back up with break fluid, which in this case is mineral oil, or baby oil seems to work okay" wise words from Seth 2021
I have 'brifters' on one of my older bikes. Never have any trouble with braking whilst trying to shift or vice versa. You can even remove the thumb shifter and shift down by moving the lever up with the top of your fingers. Sounds weird, but works like a charm.
Can anybody here recommend me a chest mounted bag to be able to carry my little frenchy why I'm out on my ebike he's only about 12kg? Its Pretty much flat ground other than the odd speed bump really.... I had one when he was a pup but he quickly grew out of it... thanks guys Thank you also seth for the great content 👏 🙏
I agree, even with and e-bike, your dog may be too heavy for a chest holder unless you are some kind of giant. I'm not sure how a full size French Bulldog would like being held like that either. Dog trailers do exist and are cool but maybe a rack above the rear wheel would be something to consider. Good luck!
Thanks for the help guys, after looking into it a trailer is probably the best way to go with most of my riding being on flat ground,, I may look a fool but I'm sure me little man will enjoy getting out with me again 👍
I enjoy so much the Flip Bike's vídeos! I live in Brazil, where used bikes and bike parts are expensive, and dominated by Shimano, Sram, and other chinese parts.
"Seth's bike hacks" is now "Seth's fitting bearings with a specialty tool because you know you're just doing it the right way" Ah, how the channel has grown...
It is so cool to watch Oscar interacting with your daughter. It wasn't that long ago that he was the new pup on the block and now he is like the elder statesman lol. She is so lucky to be growing up with a dog that is young. Lots of fun years together.
Been watching your videos, so i got my 2004 Raleigh M50 out cleaned it up and made some up grades to make it a capable gravel bike. I went with the fooker pedals (🤦🏻♂️). I ride it daily 6-10 miles , I’m 66 years old and it’s a great bike, thanks for the tips.
I'm subscribed to this channel since the few first vids of Seth's bike hacks when Seth was riding a Trek hardtail. So far, this channel is only getting better!
I have a specialized enduro fsr around 2000s, the aluminum single body bike. I replaced the fork with a newer Rockshox Judy and a fox rear shock. They both have given new life to the bike. Flushed the brake fluid and new brake pads. I had the LBS cut and put the Starnut because I didn't have the tools and didn't want to mess up the cut. I've had the bike since college, 2007. Thinking about converting it to a 1x 11 but I'm reading everything to make sure I do it right. All of the mechanical work is new to me but I've always wanted to learn. I think I'm gonna go with the shimano m5100 system. I did recently buy a new bike after all these years but gonna keep that bike to ride with family or friends.
Man i feel like you could have sold that for more! At least in the UK a decent oldish full sus bike doesn't sell under £700-£800 and usually have a couple of rust points etc. So for $500 that guy got a really good deal.
500 might be a “good price” but no one that knows anything about bikes would buy that and want to ride it on trails old bikes can be cool but the geometry is garbage and you cant just upgrade that
I agree that more useful upgrades for that newbie customer would have been 1x conversion with bigger cassette, wider bar and shorter stem. Unfortunately that would have driven up the price and decreased the profit margin. Now if the customer was looking for a vintage build, that's a different story.
I have on my 26" commuter bike Shimano XTR M975 groupset with Dual Control levers (aka brifters) as well as rear derailleur with inverted spring (when no cable attached it stays on the biggest cog position). I also tried mountain biking on that bike and it wasn't that bad, I wouldn't like to race on it as the shifting for sprinting is quite slow compared to current groupsets, but for urban commuting with junctions and traffic there's nothing better I could wish for!
Berm Peak builds coming soon!
Can’t wait! I’ve been a fan since the late berm creek days.
I can’t wait either been waiting for ages 👨🦳
Can't wait
hate to be a hater but I don't even watch these flip vids so happy to hear the builds are coming back.
finally!!! eager for more berm peak build!!! wish i could ride it one day!!! Love from the Philippines!
“because it’s saturday something beautiful just arrived” oh cool a cute baby “all of our bearings” oh
Exactly what I thought
I love seeing you on dad duty. Awesome.
I remember when we used to get hacks on fitting 5 bikes in a closet. How this channel has grown!
The channel has grown, and so has his house. No need to fit 5 bikes into a closet.
@@beckobert haha 🙌
@@beckobert Yes. If you want a bigger house, start making YT videos!
It's not just the price. It's also the fact that the work was well documented, and I'm sure it would have had a higher price if it was done at a LBS.
I think your reputation goes a long way when it comes to buying a reconditioned bike from you.
yes indeed, good deal ... nice work ,, well done
Do people buying his bikes know they're from him? Particularly on just the ad alone?
@@theatomic430 he doesnt sell them as “berm peak refurbished bike” he sells em with a regular account to people that dont know him
For anyone who works on things like this regularly, here's a tip. If you need to buy a bearing, check out the price of 10 or 20, it's often only about double or triple just buying one. If you buy in bulk every time you need a different size bearing, you'll find soon enough that you already have the one you need in stock and don't have to wait around for shipping!
Same goes for bolts and clamps as well.
Thx lad
That’s a good tip! Same for electronic parts ( capacitors, resistors, etc. )
that goes with anything if you are doing something regularly?
Instead of buying bearings from a bicycle supply get bearings from a bearing manufacturer sometimes they'll just give you a few of them.
I feel like Seth undersells. His expertise is part of what makes buying a flip bike from him so incredible. You literally get to watch the process. You can trust with absolute certainty that it’s done right and you know his passion shines through his restorations and repairs, as bright as the sun shines on a sunny day.
I love rewatching the Flip Bike series videos!
This series revived my love for bikes
Been lost for a while and now I can’t wait to be back on the trails with my dad
$200 was a crazy steal, and that guy got a very good deal at $500. You usually see that kind of bike in pre-Seth condition for $500.
It’s crazy seeing Seth go from storing bikes in a closet and working out of a single park tool tool box to a 3 bay shop with a ton of tools!
This channel is the best ever
True tho
Yesss
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Yes
Tru dat
I LOVE this series! Its different, but kind of the same 😁. I love love love watching you service and try to flip bikes, and you are so wholesome not trying to rip everyone off
Haha "some weird grips" = Animal Edwin grips aka the best grips of all time.
Came to the comments hoping to see this, I'm running a set right now haha
I kept them around for something more appropriate
Edwin DeLaRosa, the og street master!
Lmao came to say the same thing lol
I prefer ODI Longnecks. Got a pair of them on my Dirt Jumper and secured them against sliding inward overtime by putting a pair of leftover lock-on clamps on the inside.
Can't wait for christmas! I love watching seth working in the garage when its cold and snowing outside!
Love the flip bike series, but you need to tell us how much time you spent on servicing the bike. I think it would be really helpful to know but also as time goes on you can keep timing yourself to see how fast you can flip some bikes. Then try to set time records or something for fun.
I wish I could say for sure, but when filming things it takes several times as long. If I was alone with my head down doing these repairs the whole build would only take a morning. We're moving cameras, planning things out, re-arranging, changing batteries, etc so it's a few days of work.
Also if you could make a video of things to pay attention to while buying a used mountain bike it would be really helpful!
Btw love this series, repairing these old bikes keeping the cost in mind is more fun to watch , than the videos where you just throw in an 1X and a good fork for free 😂😂
@@ramgopals6055 There is a very good channel that does this in an excellent way, it's SickBiker on youtube. However he is Polish and his English is ok, but still improving, but the contents is really good. Now, if Seth would do the same it would be brilliant.
@@SethsBikeHacks I thought maybe if you used a stop watch and just stop it when you aren't working on the bike (doing camera setup and video production) then start it back when working on it, though I understand this might be annoying to do. Not that it has to be an exact time.
Thanks for the reply though I really appreciate it.
@@HunteroftheNorth you would be surprised at how much longer tasks take when stopping starting. Even without including the stop time, getting out of the "zone" and back into the flow of things means the jobs take longer regardless. Plus they may even do some things a couple times for the different angle shots, or if a shot didn't work
I love the older bike restorations! You motivate me to make better videos.
The quality of your videos have increased alot from where you started. Keep up the good work! (I love the rebuild videos)
It's always fun looking at old little technological innovations that were never widely adopted like those combination shifter brake things
I suppose they tried to copy their road bike idea over to mountain bikes. Works amazing on road bikes.
I am ready to stare at this for quite a while since I can't have it. Great restoration. I've also used mtb brifters xt m750 and I loved them more than any trigger shifter. A suggestion would be to include a quick wd40 spraying inside the shifters, then air blasting and relubing with triflow :)
So nice to see that Seth has finally found a way to make a bit of scratch with this mountain biking thing
He's making a lot of "scratch" from this mountain biking thing with his channel
@@johngreene6783 And we all appreciate you explaining the joke
lol slow clap
@@Merlmabase
Humor aside, the buyers are getting good solid bikes to shred on and grow and improve, and for the community that is worth gold.
@@DinnerForkTongue he’s over charging for some of these used bikes.
Fabulous vid, I recently purchased a '96 Proflex 856 with Girvin fork. Got it all restored and tuned up. And, it going to hang on the wall of my garage mtb museum 😁
Love the content, are we going to get any Berm Peak builds soon?
yeah i been looking forward to a thumb bucket update
yeah
yeah these videos are good but i’m sure majority prefers the builds
yep
@@SethsBikeHacks Awsome, can't wait, cheers for the reply
My wife just came in while I was watching and asked "How is Seth doing tonight?" I can't get enough of this series. Also Seth, I'd love to see a bearing swap for a Diamondback release. Some of them really confuse me.
"How many times can I say nipple in this clip?" - Seth probably
Been a bike mechanic for over 20 years now, and learnt a new trick. Drying bike with garden blower👍
I had forgotten about the brutally awful time in MTB history when brifters were a thing.
Never knew about that but … holy hell. Maybe someone thought roadie paddle shifters were a good thing to bring across to mountain bikes, and then did that except way worse?
I have those brifters on my 2005 trek 8500
I still have a set of XTRs on an older bike and its the second pair I've owned. I actually love them, once you get used to them they're very intuitive.
I made my Felt 1x9 with one of those shifters. And it's sweet. You don't shift by accident. Works for me.
I have a road bike with grifters, and they can definitely be weird
The fundamental problem with flipping bikes is, if you manage to get a bike that you can fix easily and sell for a good profit, it's also good enough to just keep it.
I wish there was a new episode of flip bike every day :( I learn so much from these videos
I had these combo brakes/shifters on an old Jamis Dakar XC full-sus bike in 2005. And I must say that I was quite satisfied with their work, despite the fact that at that time every second person considered it his duty to criticize such a solution. I didn't have any problems with the fact that there could be situations when you could accidentally shift during braking. they worked quite reliably.
7:55so it’s Saturday and a beautiful thing just arrived
Me:oh it’s his kid that’s nice
Seth:the bearings
For grips on my trail bike I run ODI's with the collars glued onto old lock on grip inserts I melted the old grip off. Has served me well and brings me back to the 20 inch days.
When I was like 9 I was racing in xc and had a friend who had brifters and I found it the coolest thing ever lol.
I've been a huge fan watching your vids for a long time u inspired me to want to mountain bike only if I had the money I stopped watching ur vids for a few months ago and seeing how your life has changed is nice, keep it up glad to see your vids again
So cool seeing these old bikes be brought back to life and get great homes for a great price and the awesome work you do and helping others get out and ride a safe affordable bike just wish you luck on your future bike builds hopefully you can always stay in the black
To be honest - this is my favourite series of your channel. So much fun to see working on used bikes. To me it's more fun to see, then watching someone work on a new bike.
Love how you edit the "Alexa" bit, so it doesn't set ours at home off!
Lol you guys bugged your own homes
Hey, amazing video!
I love the fact you're looking at mountainbiking in every price range.
I used to be so focused on the best and lightest parts, and totally ruined my fun. Now every part i buy i first check on how to service them, and how long it could last if properly serviced.
Having fun and a properly serviced bike are the most important things, no matter how old, heavy or maybe weird they are!
Who else wants to see how well Seth would do In an xc race?
Hahah
Or any bike race
Yes
hi
Think we can guess the outcome of that experiment.
I have a hardtail wit a 3x9 with those "brifters" and i really like the way it shifts, because i can break an shift at the sam time. Even works on rough trails!
All good for not posting in time! No pressure! Love your vids Seth
I remember when those "brifters" came out. I believe Shimano called them Dual Control Levers just like on the road side. Didn't really translate well to dirt and were thankfully short lived. Saw a GMBN vid talking about riding them at the launch. Stumbled upon this channel andbeen enjoying the series.
I love watching Seth's videos, I always learn so much
Yo nice pfp
@@NiruxLoLOfficial Same to you 😉
That brake-shift lever (Shimano calls it "Dual Control") is wild on a flat bar bike, almost every road bike (also cyclocross and gravel) with a drop bar since the 1990s have these due to limited space, before that they had the shifting levers on the down tube but it' seemingly unnecessary on flat bars, where you usually shift down (or larger chainring) with your thumb and pull the brakes/shift up with your other fingers (doing upshifts/smaller chainring with your thumb is also possible because the lever works in both directions at least on my).
Anyone else miss when Seth would ride street on a mtb
I mean, he still rides his local streets on a mtb... its just that he lives in rural NC now, and he built the streets himself... and they're dirt.
Nah
This was really well executed! You did all what was needed and then some to bring it back to life, 500 sounds a really good deal! I like this series on so many levels, bringing old/beaten bikes back to life, teaching bike repairs, having fun, learning about bike history and most importantly making new happy customers that really get a genuinely good deal with something that is properly fixed and safe to ride.
I love when Seth uploads
These hands-on real-world fixes are the best way to tutor ... - keep them coming!
Yay im always so happy when Seth uploads, great video man!
I think those brifters would work well in surly corner bar, I would realy apriciate a heart from one of the channel that inspire me to ride a bike hehe
Awesome!🔥 will there be more berm peak build videos soon?
By Far this is one of my Favorite Bike Restoration seth ever made.
My bike has the xtr “brifters” and I don’t like the idea of it on a mountain bike very much but they actually work really well for me
I had them for years on one bike, you get used it, super fast shifting, your finger(s) are always always on the lever
I think the flip bike series is one of the best. It doesn’t try to be a how-to video, but he always points out a couple significant things that can help us amateurs learn a bit more.
Just like Kevin, when Seth said brifter, I too thought Seth put something extra in his coffee and was slurring his words and making new ones.
I have those exact same XT "Grifters" on my 2001 Giant NRS-1, which I still ride from time to time, and I absolutely love them. I have never experienced an accidental shift when trying to break, or accidentally break pull when I've tried to shift. Wish you could post pics on here, I've rebuilt almost the entire bike, and still love it in my mountain bike collection (3 bikes total).
Yes!! Was waiting for this all morning
Those flip videos are one of my favorite. Having profit on the last flips is nice.
Just curious why you decided not to service the seals on the suspension? Assuming kits were available, it’s a simple job that can make a big impact.
It is indeed a great thing to do, but to order the kit we would have been without a video this week
@@SethsBikeHacks Priorities!
@@SethsBikeHacks another small thing with a big impact.... Thanks for making sure we have content!
I love watching you take a beat up bike and turn it around. I can't stop watching
Oh wow, this shifter/brakes combination lever is really rare!
And really bad
@@judechandler5102 Yep :D
Rare for a good reason lol. I would not want that on a modern bike.
I learned about those shift/brake levers, never seen this before. I had a road bike I salvaged with combo shift brake levers, one of which needed replacing.
Ok so a buddy of mine sent me this video. This is my old bike that I built years ago. I use to work at Snider's Cyclery.
that bearing tip was a revelation for me...my C'dale Prophet might benefit from that. And yeah I am one of those guys who still rides a brifter setup and its the smoothest shifter mechanism I have ever laid hands on, no kidding. Thanks Seth
I had those integrated brake-shifters and loved them (I refuse to use the word you're calling them). I actually removed the extra thumb lever and just used the brake lever. It was ultra clean and worked great for the entire life of that bike (which incidentally I sold for $500 as well).
You probably are in the minority here.
@@WestonNey Thank you!
I'm certain that the DualControl levers didn't come with the thumb paddle originally, but Shimano added them after complaints from shops. I have two bikes with them, and I like them, though the reservoir design on the XTs is pretty bad compared to the XTRs. One narrower riser bars you don't have much room to move the XTs inboard.
The work you put in the wheel is the hardest part for home mechanic and you did a gr8 job to do it properly! would buy this bike for $500 too!
My brother had the XTR version of those “brifters”. They were such garbage.
I had the XT version and after getting used to them they worked fine until something in the right shifter bent. The bike shop and me couldn't repair it. I turned the bike into a singlespeed (with proper brake levers) and ride it every day to work and the grocery store.
I still have, to this day, a mtb perfectly fonctionnal in my parents' garage with Shimano LX V-brakes "brifters". And the most ridiculous thing about all this is I remember buying them on purpose 15 years ago to upgrade my bike ! It works well, but it's atrocious to change speed while braking. It happens really more often than you think...
I rode an old Cannondale XC bike (F-Si) a few weeks ago that had the same brifter system. It was a friend's old mtb and I lent it for the afternoon. The shifting was such a weird feeling and I can totally see why it's no longer being used. Lovely bike, though very outdated. Super narrow at the front, 26" wheels, suspension above the fork (HeadShok) and those weird brifters. But almost as light as my road bike. Bikes have come a long way!
Thank you for inspiring me to flip bikes as well!
I bought a steel Raleigh MTN bike in '94, a hardtail that I still commute to work on. It had the cheapest wheels that I've ever seen on a bike. I broke spokes just hitting small potholes. On a positive note the drivetrain was all Shimano and very serviceable.
Full support for this build series! Love to watch it ❤️
I’ve had the M765 ‘flappy paddle’ shifters (still have), they work just fine on an XC bike and as the cable pulls the upshift they are super crisp when accelerating.
This is so cool. I would be curious to know how much time you spent doing the repairs divided by your profit how much per hour you were making.
Great video! If you don't have the special tool *or* the yellow pencil sharpener dealy wrap the hose with some old inner tube, clamp judiciously with vise grips, and tap the barb in with a hammer. Works fine.
Forgot about Shimano brake fluid when you can find it) and 20+ spoke nipples. This would have been a big loss for anyone without the skills or the tools to complete the repairs. And let's not forget, your time is not free.
Oh my misspent youth, cutting off grips to replace them. I was entirely unaware of the compressed air trick shown in this video. I watched the video yesterday. I used that trick today. Yeah. I'm subscribed now.
Hi Seth. I really want a dirt jumper to use as a jump bike. Would you think a dirt jumper would work also for winter riding? Love your videos!!
Winter riding???
Depends, if you want to ride snow, definitely not, if you want to ride hard pack stuff in the winter, then your own gear and clothing will be what holds you back
I reckon you should get a giant STP because it has dirt jump geometry, 26” wheels and a shimano deore 10 speed so that it still pedals better than a single speed
i wouldn’t recommend a dirt jumper for winter riding or “trail” riding because of the hardcore geometry and the stiff suspension. but if your an average rider and you want to get into riding i would recommend if you do get a dirt jumper make sure it has and air fork because then you can adjust how stiff it is.
Check the canyon stoic
You've muted the x in Alexa, as to not trigger any of your viewers' Alexas. That is SOO thoughtful. I am actually impressed.
I can’t wait to to see Seth’s daughter riding a bike in a couple years
Nice Tune Up. Brings Back the Old Memories. Keep it Up.
it is called "dual control" by Shimano.
Nice job Seth! Vintage XC and Hardtails are popular with re-entry riders. People who MTN biked in the 90's that started riding again. And hay, there's worse hobbies and more expensive one's too. By and old bike, fix it up a little, flip it and make a little money 💰 when you can. There a lot of good old bike's out there. Some riders need bikes. But more bikes need riders. Cheers!
"of course you need to fill the system back up with break fluid, which in this case is mineral oil, or baby oil seems to work okay"
wise words from Seth 2021
I have 'brifters' on one of my older bikes. Never have any trouble with braking whilst trying to shift or vice versa. You can even remove the thumb shifter and shift down by moving the lever up with the top of your fingers. Sounds weird, but works like a charm.
Can anybody here recommend me a chest mounted bag to be able to carry my little frenchy why I'm out on my ebike he's only about 12kg? Its Pretty much flat ground other than the odd speed bump really.... I had one when he was a pup but he quickly grew out of it... thanks guys
Thank you also seth for the great content 👏 🙏
@@paddor live in a built up area with no trails only roads busy af.... so if your gona come here like wtf do this do that go away....
12kg is a bit too much for a chest mount, i'd recommend some kind of cargo setup on the bike itself
I agree, even with and e-bike, your dog may be too heavy for a chest holder unless you are some kind of giant. I'm not sure how a full size French Bulldog would like being held like that either. Dog trailers do exist and are cool but maybe a rack above the rear wheel would be something to consider. Good luck!
Thanks for the help guys, after looking into it a trailer is probably the best way to go with most of my riding being on flat ground,, I may look a fool but I'm sure me little man will enjoy getting out with me again 👍
I loved those grips had them on my BMX bike like 10 years ago they felt so nice.
i loooove this series, keep going on seth
I enjoy so much the Flip Bike's vídeos! I live in Brazil, where used bikes and bike parts are expensive, and dominated by Shimano, Sram, and other chinese parts.
"Seth's bike hacks" is now "Seth's fitting bearings with a specialty tool because you know you're just doing it the right way"
Ah, how the channel has grown...
It is so cool to watch Oscar interacting with your daughter. It wasn't that long ago that he was the new pup on the block and now he is like the elder statesman lol. She is so lucky to be growing up with a dog that is young. Lots of fun years together.
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You were first!
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@@Benhutchie22386 nope, 5 seconds too late. Better luck next time.
First :)
@@andrewjacobs7860 nono, they’re right. They were first by 4 seconds
Been watching your videos, so i got my 2004 Raleigh M50 out cleaned it up and made some up grades to make it a capable gravel bike. I went with the fooker pedals (🤦🏻♂️). I ride it daily 6-10 miles , I’m 66 years old and it’s a great bike, thanks for the tips.
congrats!
I’m binge watching the flip bikes, it’s great that it’s not just super high end stuff but some vintage, some newer, thanks for making the videos 😊
as I said on the all the other episodes I could sell you my carbon fiber xc frame for 300 or less bucks
That’s cheating because you’re a subscriber
@@MrFitness94 no I don’t really watch Seth I mainly watch other channels but I came across this series
@@grimgrimlin2308 meh well the idea is he has to do it all *legit* , without advantages that you or I would have if *we* tried doing “flip bike”
Full sus or Hardtail?
I'm subscribed to this channel since the few first vids of Seth's bike hacks when Seth was riding a Trek hardtail.
So far, this channel is only getting better!
I feel a little empty inside when a video doesn’t start with “something a little different but kind of the same”
I have a specialized enduro fsr around 2000s, the aluminum single body bike. I replaced the fork with a newer Rockshox Judy and a fox rear shock. They both have given new life to the bike. Flushed the brake fluid and new brake pads. I had the LBS cut and put the Starnut because I didn't have the tools and didn't want to mess up the cut. I've had the bike since college, 2007. Thinking about converting it to a 1x 11 but I'm reading everything to make sure I do it right. All of the mechanical work is new to me but I've always wanted to learn. I think I'm gonna go with the shimano m5100 system. I did recently buy a new bike after all these years but gonna keep that bike to ride with family or friends.
kevin being a roadie and not knowing what brifters were is hilarious
Roadies tend to name them STI (standing for Shimano total integration).
@@necrodefecator doesn't that also stand for sexualy transmitted infection lol
@@hamzatarhzaoui9961 it’s std.
Man i feel like you could have sold that for more! At least in the UK a decent oldish full sus bike doesn't sell under £700-£800 and usually have a couple of rust points etc. So for $500 that guy got a really good deal.
500 might be a “good price” but no one that knows anything about bikes would buy that and want to ride it on trails old bikes can be cool but the geometry is garbage and you cant just upgrade that
I agree that more useful upgrades for that newbie customer would have been 1x conversion with bigger cassette, wider bar and shorter stem. Unfortunately that would have driven up the price and decreased the profit margin. Now if the customer was looking for a vintage build, that's a different story.
I have on my 26" commuter bike Shimano XTR M975 groupset with Dual Control levers (aka brifters) as well as rear derailleur with inverted spring (when no cable attached it stays on the biggest cog position). I also tried mountain biking on that bike and it wasn't that bad, I wouldn't like to race on it as the shifting for sprinting is quite slow compared to current groupsets, but for urban commuting with junctions and traffic there's nothing better I could wish for!