I just put together a folding electric assist from a box. Your voice was engraved in my head while doing so. I'd like to think of you as my "bike conscience". It made for a good assembly, and a safe one to boot. Thanks for all your videos, and the spirit from your teams!
That's a good idea for leaving the tool in the headset, telling the person to tighten firmly before moving onto anything else. Its also nice that tools were included in the parts box, even though the new owner may already have tools for assembly.
Lately been buying a number of used commuter-oriented bikes and selling them on, so I give each one a complete strip-down and check/cleaning/service and I encounter parts similar to these. I must say the parts we think of as low-end do have their own kind of bomb-proof robustness to them, especially the Tourney drivetrains like the one on the bike here. Same with loose bearing hubs.
liked the video just for the tip of taking pictures to document damage to the box before opening. easy step to forget when you’re eagerly tearing open your new ride.
Even though this video is aimed at non-expert self-assembly with basic tools, I would also recommend checking (or getting your local bike shop to check) the headset on a bike with a threaded headset like this one - very few arrive with the headset locked up correctly, and when they get ridden loose for a while, they get damaged (and can even damage the threads on the fork steerer).
I was assembling a polygon d7 yesterday, i dont usually remove all the protection wrapping until the seat post is on and wheels are all on, i pull wrapping off and the paint on the seat stay was scrappedall the way down to bare aluminum 😂
There are many things a shop would do, and that is why it is best to get a bike from a shop. This was aimed at a person putting together their own bike from a box.
@@parktool But that's exactly the problem. If the build goes perfectly, great, but it rarely does. A person assembling a bike from a box might not know how to true a wheel, or adjust a headset, but they should have a checklist that tells them how to verify all the things are working properly. You don't know what you don't know, and I've seen plenty of poorly assembled direct to consumer bikes in bad shape because the buyer simply did not realize how out of adjustment they were. They bring in the bike for some cable stretch and end up getting an entire tuneup.
Im a new in trail bike and i dont know to align my wheels, especialy the rear wheel, i was wondering if thers video of you guys on how to align your wheels.
This bike was really easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
They are more akin to lower end of the market bikes these days and older ones as you said. There are still a lot of bikes using these, new as well as old.
i would clean the chain of the factory oil unless it has wax on it already. clean it and apply wax lube since its much better at not collecting grit that wears the chain and gears. you can de-grease chains in hot soapy shallow water with high soap to water ratio and swirl agitate the chain around in a bucket.
Good thing your not paid per bike you would have earned little money Should have built 6 bikes by this time. Need to go on National TV and make a view smile ( i did) Great video interesting enjoyed too
Great timing, i just sold a bike and shipped it. Sending the link to the buyer, hope it helps him in reassembly
I just did the exact same thing. 🚲
I just put together a folding electric assist from a box. Your voice was engraved in my head while doing so. I'd like to think of you as my "bike conscience". It made for a good assembly, and a safe one to boot. Thanks for all your videos, and the spirit from your teams!
I appreciate your expertise, Calvin! I grinned when you gave the tip about getting a free zip-tie! Exactly what I’d have done!
a very welcome video for all the new bike owners who are in lockdown. Thank you.
You’re doing the Lord’s work Calvin.
That's a good idea for leaving the tool in the headset, telling the person to tighten firmly before moving onto anything else. Its also nice that tools were included in the parts box, even though the new owner may already have tools for assembly.
Love your contact you've helped me so much with my bike ❤️
Lately been buying a number of used commuter-oriented bikes and selling them on, so I give each one a complete strip-down and check/cleaning/service and I encounter parts similar to these. I must say the parts we think of as low-end do have their own kind of bomb-proof robustness to them, especially the Tourney drivetrains like the one on the bike here. Same with loose bearing hubs.
Boy, if only all bicycle assembly was that easy and quick.
liked the video just for the tip of taking pictures to document damage to the box before opening. easy step to forget when you’re eagerly tearing open your new ride.
That’s actually a pretty nice bike! 😃
That's a cool looking bike!
Wonderful! Great help! Love it. Thank you.
I don't care that I don't need to watch this for the info, I'd watch Calvin do whatever. Thanks Dad....errr Calvin!
Nice easy advice as usual. Does this mean you are back at the workshop now or is it like us in the UK, minimal manning at work?
That free ziptie trick though! :'D I hope that's in the BBB 4th edition!
The legend is back
Great videos as always Thanks Calvin.
Thanks !
Even though this video is aimed at non-expert self-assembly with basic tools, I would also recommend checking (or getting your local bike shop to check) the headset on a bike with a threaded headset like this one - very few arrive with the headset locked up correctly, and when they get ridden loose for a while, they get damaged (and can even damage the threads on the fork steerer).
This would've been very convenient about a year ago ^^'
Will remember this for future reference
Great job. Are you free on the 4th August for my bike in a box delivery?
Don't forget the saddle height adjustment. Too low saddle setting, as seen in the video, can cause discomfort or worse a knee pain.
Is that a Utopia brand bike? Pre-stretched cables and no serious adjustments?
I was assembling a polygon d7 yesterday, i dont usually remove all the protection wrapping until the seat post is on and wheels are all on, i pull wrapping off and the paint on the seat stay was scrappedall the way down to bare aluminum 😂
To think I was hoping you were going to pull a super sexy trail bike out of the box.
Great video
Bonjour les amis , c'est souvenirs d'enfance . (to me ) .Thank you .
Would you check the tightness on a cassette? I've had one on a new bike come loose....
There are many things a shop would do, and that is why it is best to get a bike from a shop. This was aimed at a person putting together their own bike from a box.
@@parktool But that's exactly the problem. If the build goes perfectly, great, but it rarely does. A person assembling a bike from a box might not know how to true a wheel, or adjust a headset, but they should have a checklist that tells them how to verify all the things are working properly.
You don't know what you don't know, and I've seen plenty of poorly assembled direct to consumer bikes in bad shape because the buyer simply did not realize how out of adjustment they were. They bring in the bike for some cable stretch and end up getting an entire tuneup.
Gotta tighten them crank nuts too, had a crank bolt (and thus crank) fall off on a new bike when I was riding it.
When testing a new bike I like to hit some whellies to test wheels
I'm about to attempt this
Thanks,
Same bike that our company sells and still this seems better quality. Nothing needed too much effort. Is Electra sending B-class bikes to Finland? :D
Got an interview at a bike assembly shop soon wish me luck 🤞
Good luck!
can u link to the specific boxed bike u are assembling with price?
hooray for the free zip tie!!
Im a new in trail bike and i dont know to align my wheels, especialy the rear wheel, i was wondering if thers video of you guys on how to align your wheels.
There is a series coming down the trail in the next few months on this subject.
Glad to see that you turned the front reflector around to its proper position.😂
I want one of those shirts
He's like a White Leon Black from Curb
NICE
Cool
This bike was really easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
😊😁😀
Who else hoped that Calvin would pull a wheelie?
He did one right after I stopped recording.
The tools are more expensive than the bike 😂
wow a quill stem. a rare thing to see these days
They are more akin to lower end of the market bikes these days and older ones as you said. There are still a lot of bikes using these, new as well as old.
I can watch him to a video on how grass grows.....
A new bike with a quill stem? why?
Did anyone else notice that was a park tool he pulled out of that box he claims rhey gave him for assembly i doubt that came with the bike
is this hardtail or full sus?
sfafsa shfdh65 full sus
@@chipcheesestudios no it isn't
i would clean the chain of the factory oil unless it has wax on it already. clean it and apply wax lube since its much better at not collecting grit that wears the chain and gears. you can de-grease chains in hot soapy shallow water with high soap to water ratio and swirl agitate the chain around in a bucket.
then bake it in a oven for a bit for a quick dry
thirdly ..lol bikes at this budget tend to have wheel bearings too tight. and or pedals.
the people watching how to assemble a 85% completed bike dont know how to remove their chain lol
@@guyva_unito_sree3 The retailer would have checked the bearings already.
@@TomZ23 *should have. But the number of bikes I've seen as a mechanic that have never had their bearings adjusted is just staggering.
Why don't any of these videos have a girl in a bikini doing the demonstration?
Seat high is too low 😁😁, or you are too tall 😎.
Make bmx videos
First to his house tonight the guy under me
didnt grease pedal threads *gasp*
3:15
@@Rusty10speed Yeah, he did it but he didn't narrate what he was doing. So I missed that too.
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cool, but, 99.999% of ppl arent going to have a bike stand to work from
Most people who watch Park Tool videos, will have some sort of stand.
@@nigeljohnson8022 doubt it
dont really need it anyway just throw the front wheel on
You can place the bike upside down after you insert the handlebars and saddle
You seriously think that only 1 in 100,000 people who work on their own bikes has a work stand? I think you're way off.
First comment!!
Good thing your not paid per bike you would have earned little money Should have built 6 bikes by this time. Need to go on National TV and make a view smile ( i did) Great video interesting enjoyed too
Yeah, okay. Show us all how to build 6 bikes in 11 minutes, Sonic.
First!
Da fuq I thought I was first
Crappy Walmart bike.
does the job
Not everyone buys a $5000 carbon FS MTB.
It's an Electra Cruiser 7D, they're made by Trek. It's a good simple choice for showing how to assemble a basic bike and hit the safety points
Walmart doesn't sell Electra.
Can’t see Walmart including a Park Multitool! :)