Great video, very thorough explanations. One thing I might add myself is using a torque wrench whenever it's required, as it's the safest way to tighten certain bolts making sure you avoid damaging your components/frame
Thanks for sharing your bike knowledge with us in such a concise easy-to-understand Style. Your explanation of how to index the derailleur was perfect! .. I've always had a little trouble with that but now my gears are dialed thanks man!
Having just bought my wife and I bikes since our young kids are gravitating to the sport it scares me to think of what the next video is. I thought the basic video would be wash it off, degrease the chain, grease the chain. At this point in the video I just cranked myself. I either need to learn how to do this ASAP or my mechanic bills are gonna be outta control. Thank u so much!!!
I know this is an old video but if you have a problem with bolts coming loose when using regular loctite, try the Loctite Tape. It applies like pipe tape/teflon tape. Holds way better, doesn't harden or break apart from vibration.
Came across this video because I had this really irritating noise coming from the rear. Took it to the bike shop and they thought it might be a small rock in the disc break and that it would work itself out. Really didn’t think it was from the break. Watched your video and you brought up the presta valve! BOOM that is what it was!!! Tightened it up and noise gone. Thanks so much for the idea!
Well thought out and great for a beginner .. nice one. Quick tip on brakes .. it’s no longer to just top up a Shimano system BUT if you do then beware of going all the way through pads (and bleeding is something EVERYONE should be able do... especially people who are busy as who has the time to take the bike to a shop when you could be riding? ) .. the other thing is when you do fit new pads you’ll need to let out some fluid... Switching cables is also a cheap way to get/keep a new bike feel... a new inner takes 2 mins on top of indexing and flushing the outer with WD40 or better still a Teflon spray will get the crap out.. the genuine optislick (Shimano) is great but expensive.. I just buy cheaper Teflon inners and 10 go reasonably quickly with droppers and 1x across a few bikes... outer I buy jagwire in 10m lengths as it’s way cheaper .. you only need to cut what you use.. If the frame linkage keeps working free it’s worth checking bearings and bushes... (but some frames it just happens anyway... non of mine but apparently a known thing on a Foxy. ) Washing ... If it’s really filthy I usually start upside down (on grass to protect the controls) otherwise it all runs down later...then put it the right way up once the crud under the saddle and downtube is gone.
Very excellent! I learned a lot. Your music could be quieter and have more variety, but that's a minor point. Thank you! me and my (older) mt bike are grateful!
Finally, a like minded Pro! Never used anything other than washing up liquid, a sponge, a toothbrush and the dustpan brush, with a bucket of warm water! Air dry it (and some kitchen towel) and spray WD40 (or other oil) on it - just not the brakes! Just seen though, 3 years ago! Good ole UA-cam recommendations!
A great bloke who don’t waste money on crap to clean his bike,I washed push bikes cars and motorbikes for yrs and yrs with fairy liquid, good on ya , Shane uk 🇬🇧
I sometimes have to go to a “do it yourself” car wash where you have to use pressure washers. But I don’t pull the trigger for the full pressure, I just use it’s base pressure which doesn’t even hurt my hand from upclose
if you are careful and don't use the harsh water blade, it won't do any harm ofcourse. But the risk of washing out some grease is higher than with a normal hose :)
Good day Tom! I wish i could have a bike like yours. That's so nice. Mine is an old model of Giant. I have not even upgraded all its parts. Keep it up!
I´m really bad at indexing gears and I just recently found out you could adjust them at the shifter. Felt like a genius. And really stupid at the same time :D
Tom i just subscribed and just started MTB Thank you for the tips. I'm a sound engineer one tip for you is to level your music with your vocals Geez that music is LOUD
Thanks a lot for the run-thru. I knew most of it but some bits were still new so I've learned something. Need to stop being lazy and get into a routine of cleaning the bike and doing the maintenance.
Just bought my first bike since I was in my teens, I’m now 30. Went for a ORBEA Onna 29 50, not had chance to go out on it properly yet so thought I’d check what I needed to do to keep it in top condition, never realised how much I’d need to be doing 😂 this is a great video, but I’m so worried of causing damage just doing the simplest of maintenance 😆
I know this video since he posted it. Every time i see my bike muddy it reminds me of this video. And this video reminds me of how much money i need to invest in my bike🤧💀
There is an art to wheel truing.. back in 95 i grabbed my first spoke wrench and had at it.. learned thru trial and error.. soon i was truing my buddies wheels for them. Its not really rocket science but if you've got reservations maybe get a pro to school you on it. Hell just look it up on yt!!
Thank you. This is really useful info. Your presentation was excellent. That's the best explanation of indexing the gears I've seen. One question. Is it better to remove the caliper when adjusting the brakes?I do a similar method but I loosen the bolts. Then I clamp the brakes down on the disc pretty tight. Then I try to evenly tighten the bolts. it seems to work ok sometimes a very small adjust to get out a slight disc rub. I was curious to get your take on that? Thanks agian. I'm gonna go work on my bike right now!
It seems the method he shows in the video is for reducing the travel of the pads/brake lever. His method seems a bit tedious to me, when to do the same thing you can actually just adjust a small bolt often tucked on the inside of your brake lever, which will push the brake pads in, reducing the travel of the brake lever. To adjust the brakes or remove brake rubbing, the method of just loosening the bolts and moving the caliper into position should work the best.
As a beginner rider this vid really helped me. So thank you👏🙂
Het bro whats your name
Whats up my name is josh
Cool mine is dilan
Can you clean my daughters bike 🚲
Gecko Gaming Ditto. Great info to keep in mind. Cheers! 🤘🏽
I’ve just finished my coffee and I’m about to head out and do this on two bikes.
I might share this with my son so I only need to do one bike lol
Martyn Frith what kind of parent says lol
Martyn Frith I maintain my parents bike.
@@samgunning3434 Me. Lol.
@@samgunning3434 the fact that he is a parent doesnt mean he has to be a boomer
As a 40ys old women on a E Bike I may not be your average viewer, but your video helped me a lot. 🙏🏻
search up e bike maintenance e bikes and Mouantin bikes aka MTB Bikes like it says in the video are very different
Great video Tom, but the music is too loud
You're even here Tomi! Noooooo! I don't know about You, but I have to cut myself from YT completely, it's an addiction no doubt.
@@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 I'm not addicted, I just like these videos ;)
@@th_js Yeah, sounds like "I'm not addicted, I just like smoking/drinking/drugs" and so on ;-)
@@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 lol I knew you were gonna say that
@@th_js You're an oracle ;-p
Great video, very thorough explanations. One thing I might add myself is using a torque wrench whenever it's required, as it's the safest way to tighten certain bolts making sure you avoid damaging your components/frame
So far the most informative video I've managed to find, and even though I know how to service my bike still watched the whole vid, awesome mate
Thanks for sharing your bike knowledge with us in such a concise easy-to-understand Style. Your explanation of how to index the derailleur was perfect! .. I've always had a little trouble with that but now my gears are dialed thanks man!
You have just made a vid with all the tutorials u accually need 👌🏼👌🏼
That scratch on the Kashima coating brakes my heart! 💔 Great video though Tom. Love your tutorials!
*breaks*
As hard as Tom shreds I doubt he cares...lol
Having just bought my wife and I bikes since our young kids are gravitating to the sport it scares me to think of what the next video is. I thought the basic video would be wash it off, degrease the chain, grease the chain. At this point in the video I just cranked myself. I either need to learn how to do this ASAP or my mechanic bills are gonna be outta control. Thank u so much!!!
I know this is an old video but if you have a problem with bolts coming loose when using regular loctite, try the Loctite Tape. It applies like pipe tape/teflon tape. Holds way better, doesn't harden or break apart from vibration.
Came across this video because I had this really irritating noise coming from the rear. Took it to the bike shop and they thought it might be a small rock in the disc break and that it would work itself out. Really didn’t think it was from the break. Watched your video and you brought up the presta valve! BOOM that is what it was!!! Tightened it up and noise gone. Thanks so much for the idea!
Well thought out and great for a beginner .. nice one.
Quick tip on brakes .. it’s no longer to just top up a Shimano system BUT if you do then beware of going all the way through pads (and bleeding is something EVERYONE should be able do... especially people who are busy as who has the time to take the bike to a shop when you could be riding? ) .. the other thing is when you do fit new pads you’ll need to let out some fluid...
Switching cables is also a cheap way to get/keep a new bike feel... a new inner takes 2 mins on top of indexing and flushing the outer with WD40 or better still a Teflon spray will get the crap out.. the genuine optislick (Shimano) is great but expensive.. I just buy cheaper Teflon inners and 10 go reasonably quickly with droppers and 1x across a few bikes... outer I buy jagwire in 10m lengths as it’s way cheaper .. you only need to cut what you use..
If the frame linkage keeps working free it’s worth checking bearings and bushes... (but some frames it just happens anyway... non of mine but apparently a known thing on a Foxy. )
Washing ... If it’s really filthy I usually start upside down (on grass to protect the controls) otherwise it all runs down later...then put it the right way up once the crud under the saddle and downtube is gone.
I'm impressed someone else notice that you back wheel needed turning! 😃 A man of your capabilities probably take about 30 sec
Very excellent! I learned a lot. Your music could be quieter and have more variety, but that's a minor point. Thank you! me and my (older) mt bike are grateful!
Good video. I swear I do as much maintenance as I do riding in the winter. Gotta be done though. 🤘🏻
Finally, a like minded Pro!
Never used anything other than washing up liquid, a sponge, a toothbrush and the dustpan brush, with a bucket of warm water!
Air dry it (and some kitchen towel) and spray WD40 (or other oil) on it - just not the brakes!
Just seen though, 3 years ago! Good ole UA-cam recommendations!
A great bloke who don’t waste money on crap to clean his bike,I washed push bikes cars and motorbikes for yrs and yrs with fairy liquid, good on ya , Shane uk 🇬🇧
I'm glad I watched this video, having just recently blasted my bike with a pressure-washer. Won't do that again, then.
This is the perfect video to teach my kids how to work on their bikes :-) it's straight to the point, thank you for posting :-)
I sometimes have to go to a “do it yourself” car wash where you have to use pressure washers. But I don’t pull the trigger for the full pressure, I just use it’s base pressure which doesn’t even hurt my hand from upclose
No thumbs down says it all! At last a real world quick bike maintenance vid! Nice one Tom
Iv been using a pressure washer to clean all my bikes for 16years now and iv never had any problems with bearings
if you are careful and don't use the harsh water blade, it won't do any harm ofcourse.
But the risk of washing out some grease is higher than with a normal hose :)
Use some brake cleaner on the threads of that bolt for your rear shock to make sure it's nice and clean before putting the loctite on
Good day Tom! I wish i could have a bike like yours. That's so nice. Mine is an old model of Giant. I have not even upgraded all its parts. Keep it up!
I just bought a used bike so I need to learning everything and check it over really well. Awesome video.
Thankyou very informative, it’s important to do these things after every few rides and definitely wash after every muddy ride
zero dislikes, let's keep it up that way!! (:
Edit:Oh thanks for all the likes and we made it.
unfortunately its 8. who dislikes a video its just too much effort
in all great videos have their small amount of dislikes...haha
77 dislikes as of now
Thanks Tom you definitely give us viewers a lot of help whether it's how to's or simple bike maintenance THANKYOU!
You might wanna true that back wheel mate :)
Yeah I thinking the same
I´m really bad at indexing gears and I just recently found out you could adjust them at the shifter.
Felt like a genius.
And really stupid at the same time :D
Tom i just subscribed and just started MTB
Thank you for the tips.
I'm a sound engineer one tip for you is to level your music with your vocals
Geez that music is LOUD
Thanks, I really need this video after i bought the Polygon premier 4
Great basic and simple advice given Tom to keep things sweet 👍
Cool vid, keep it up! The music segment between the talking bits is quite loud, had to keep changing the volume 😕
Same here 😃
Brother that was a fucking brilliant video .. so much information mate .., thanks again !!
Good video Tom, Im having the gearing issue myself so will try this. Excellent, more videos like this would be awesome. Keep up the good work.
Great video, I found it helpful for servicing my bike!
I just started riding and I rly learned a lot with this video. Thank you
Thank you Tom, some great information, much appreciated. 👍👍👍
That derailleur tip was effing brilliant
Great, comprehensive and to the point video. Thanks a lot !
And by the way Mr. Cardy IMHO your knowledge shared here is pro level - Cheers!
Great Fox hat! Best shocks. Have upgraded Fox 2.0 shocks on my '19 Ranger XLT FX4. Was good stock now its better. Ride safe! #MTB
Thanks a lot for the run-thru. I knew most of it but some bits were still new so I've learned something. Need to stop being lazy and get into a routine of cleaning the bike and doing the maintenance.
This is sick and thanks for all the tips👍 I’ll check my bike over tomorrow.
Great helpful video brother! I just found this! I'm going to my garage and tune up my hardtail before I hit the trails!
Cheers from Texas🤘
Thanks Tom great vid I well enjoyed that 👍 respect ✊ bud.
8:22 Timestamp for myself
Just bought my first bike since I was in my teens, I’m now 30. Went for a ORBEA Onna 29 50, not had chance to go out on it properly yet so thought I’d check what I needed to do to keep it in top condition, never realised how much I’d need to be doing 😂 this is a great video, but I’m so worried of causing damage just doing the simplest of maintenance 😆
Bookmarked and subscribed. Awesome video very informative and well put. Thanks for the time and effort
Best mtb instructional vids! 👍
Sind it Tom Cardy! Thanks for the good info
Great video, very easy to follow and understand your instructions.
Great video man, I appreciated it. Straight and to the point.
Awesome vid Tom cheers Mate.
I know this video since he posted it. Every time i see my bike muddy it reminds me of this video. And this video reminds me of how much money i need to invest in my bike🤧💀
Awesome help for noobs like me man, love it! 👌
Well done. Simple, clean presentation. Very informative.
Great vid pal 2nd vid of yours I have watched and really enjoy them keep it up bro 🤘
Super clear stuff thnx dude✌️✌️✌️
Maybe you should’ve mentioned adjusting/checking your spokes. Great video Tom.
Alright boys and girls he got it........ loud music and true the back wheel,check.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks !
Nice clip. 👍. Thumbs up & subscribed ✌️👏🙏
Fantastic! Love it. Thank you.
Thanks Tom, appreciate you sharing.
Excellent video, Tom! Cheers.
It's full deck in 11 minutes! Respect, Tom! =)
Good video and very well explained
Extremely helpful, thank you! Now off to the dollar store to buy a toilet cleaning brush!
thank you Tom for exact explanation step by step 👍👍😉
Thanks Tom. Very Helpful!
Just got a new bike, this helps a lot. Thanks
Great video, thanks.
How you tuned gears is the best way to do it unlike park tools video that makes it look way harder than it actually is
That was well done. Thanks.
Thanks dude 🤟
Oh yeah great video definitely gonna save this but damn this all like rocket science to me, hopefully things will swish up soon
Made me sub ♥️ i'm looking for a way to care about my basic bike and this is just the video I need. Thank you
Straighten that wheel boy! :)
Buckled to fuck lol wtf pro rider
I can't even ride with slight wobble Idk how people can ride bike with so much wobble. This shows that he is so unprofessional.
😂
@@kuldeeprao5145 or you are unprofessional since every little imperfection makes you ride bad
There is an art to wheel truing.. back in 95 i grabbed my first spoke wrench and had at it.. learned thru trial and error.. soon i was truing my buddies wheels for them. Its not really rocket science but if you've got reservations maybe get a pro to school you on it. Hell just look it up on yt!!
Great video , thanks bro 👍
whoa, your bike is just awesome bro... i really have fallen for it
Nice,Informative
Really enjoyable, Thanks!
Helpful, thanks!
You sounded like a true pro to me!
I'll give this a thumbs-up. Nice vid.
Much love mate
Great tips man, Thanks!
Thanks mate 💪🏼
Thanks for a great video
amazing as always
just getting back into the game, great vid man cheers !
Tried the hack with the brakes.It's alot better now.👍
This is nice!
You make even the boring stuff entertaining 😂
Great video.. Beautifull bike....
New subscriber here fm phils. Ty for your videos. Godless always
Well done Cardy Good Work
Thank you. This is really useful info. Your presentation was excellent. That's the best explanation of indexing the gears I've seen. One question. Is it better to remove the caliper when adjusting the brakes?I do a similar method but I loosen the bolts. Then I clamp the brakes down on the disc pretty tight. Then I try to evenly tighten the bolts. it seems to work ok sometimes a very small adjust to get out a slight disc rub. I was curious to get your take on that? Thanks agian. I'm gonna go work on my bike right now!
It seems the method he shows in the video is for reducing the travel of the pads/brake lever. His method seems a bit tedious to me, when to do the same thing you can actually just adjust a small bolt often tucked on the inside of your brake lever, which will push the brake pads in, reducing the travel of the brake lever. To adjust the brakes or remove brake rubbing, the method of just loosening the bolts and moving the caliper into position should work the best.