WHERE HAVE WE BEEN? (and what's next for this channel?) | Syd Fixes Bikes
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- You might have noticed that we haven't posted any videos in a while. Here's why.
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"I felt like I was helping people"
Yes you did. I learned all my bike maintenance, more confident to go out there and not scared to get a puncture or malfunction because I learned how to repair, and was able to help out friends with their bikes with this channel :) thank you!
I found this channel when I was trying to install handlebar tape, and it was so refreshing to see a woman giving mechanical instruction! Thank you!
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I agree 😁
I actually found this channel first, then discovered the "main" channel through this one. I love both. Keep it up.
Guys, just do what you feel like and it's gonna be when you'll be ready or feeling like doing it. Doing stuff you don't like gonna be bad for everyone. Thx for all the vids and enjoy your ride!
The way you guys taught things is alot more understandable than anyone else
+1 to this. The instructions, close-ups, and the 1min recap at the end is extremely helpful. The dynamic of the master (Macky) and the apprentice (Syd), is very unique too. Short of the full production videos that ParkTool does on their channel, this is pretty amazing quality.
Please keep the channel going! Two big things for me: 1- There's no BS/hard sell/posing 2- I feel it's a safe channel for my kids to watch, when plenty of YT channels are just not appropriate. Thanks for all your work so far!
Huge props on your work guys! I live in a town in Australia where the local mechanic sucks and the next closest one is an hour away. Through your videos (and others) I've got to a level of proficiency where I was able to tear my dual suspension down entirely and rebuild, replacing worn parts are required. The understanding and techniques that you guys have given me has been amazing, thank you very very much!
This channel gave me the confidence to build my bike from a frame to fully built. So yes, you people definitely have helped out a LOT of other people. Thank you for this channel!
While I really enjoy your videos, I agree that fewer videos is good because it means that you are finding meaningful activity. Glad to hear that Syd can see a pathway to return to racing. Don’t rush it! Get it right the first time. I’ll keep you both covered in prayer. Kill it at Breck! Good luck!
I think a good video series would be when your racing is just tuning your bike up after the day and washing it, it’s different but I would still enjoy that watching you figure out what’s wrong with your bike and then fix it
Yeah Syd there is definitely a difference in your confidence that you know what you are doing with bike maintenance compared to those first bike fixing videos. It's cool. And I'm glad you made it through the darker times ok.
When I got my first real bike. I started to have the obsession in learning how to do repairs when the time comes. When I first experienced a ticking sound when coasting, I discovered that it was the disk brakes. After searching for a video that made sense, I found this channel with how to realign the brake caliper. The steps worked perfectly and I haven't had an issue with the brakes ever since. Thanks for putting great, quality, simple to understand videos for people like me who want to understand how to get something fixed. I'm definitely going to sub to your vlog channel!
I think what you've created here might possibly be the best source of bike mechanic knowledge available on the internet. You bring it down to basics that a dummy such as myself can absorb most of the useful knowledge in one go. Back when all I had was Park Tool videos I'd have to sit there with the video next to my bike and rewind several times for every step and still not really be able to put it in memory for next time. The fact that we're kind of learning with you just makes it so much better.
Keep up the good work 🤙
Thank you for all the bike maintenance videos, and congratulations for finding such a creative way to deal with the blues. I’m glad to hear things are improving for you both on the racing front.
Thanks a mil for all the really informative maintenance videos they have been brilliant. Really sorry to hear of your tough times and so glad to hear you are coming through them. Wishing you all the very best In Full recovery. Look forward to your vids when you get a chance and don’t ever feel under pressure…. We’ll be here still 😊 when you have the time
I love both channels. I think the presentation of the maintenance videos is so authentic that it has given me much more confidence to tackle my own bike repairs. Thank you both!
Congrats on your recovery! Keep it up! Glad y’all are getting out there and look forward to future videos!
Just wanted to say thanks for all of your hard work in doing these videos over the last year. You've managed to get across what seems like complex bike maintenance in a way which I've learnt things that no other channel has done. Keep doing what you are doing and wishing you all the best for 2022 season.
Humble, relatable, knowledgeable … keep it going guys and thank you for the content so far. My teenage son has learned so much from this channel already and is looking after his trail bike a lot better as a result!!
I honestly appreciate your channel and help. Thank you for the time and I pray that moving forward you will continue to grow.
This has been a great channel.
You have helped a lot of people learn much and have fun doing it because of you.
Do what you can at your pace.
Great work.
I recently discovered this channel and I absolutely love it. I know the headspace you've been too. I've been there, and I completely understand. Keep going. You're just awesome.
It’s been awesome watching this channel grow! I actually found you guys through this channel and the derailleur adjustment video and have been hooked watching your vlog vids too! I was dealing with a shoulder injury and just getting back into riding after a break. Thanks for the awesome content and sharing with us along the way! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the shed and the channel over the winter :)
Thanks for the update and glad to hear that life and riding are returning to normal for the two of you. This channel is a great archive for the community. Upgrades aside, my son and I just keep bikes running during the season and do MTB overhauls during the winter. I'm sure we will que up some reruns for that. Looking forward to what comes next for the channel.
Good for you. This is a great channel and I learned a lot. Sometimes it's just time to change priority's. Thanks for all you both have done.
Take care and stay safe, Al
Love this Chanel keep it up makes me chuckle, and glad your back on the bike.
Discovered this channel maybe 2 weeks ago and it was very informative and helpful. Thanks, and I'm happy you guys are riding
one of my favorite channels loved it!
when i need some help with my mtb bike this is one of the places i come first
wishing you the best with the racing and riding
Your channel helped me finish several rides. Thanks!!!!
I came across this channel for some basic maintenance and just loved the vibe. Thanks for update and hope to see more in the future.
You make me so glad girl!
I like your channel but I like you get better even more!
GO GIRL!
You helped me sort a few problems with my bike. Your vids have been immeasurably helpful! :)
I have learnt so much from you both. I love your energy and also enjoyed that you were learning along the way and asking the same questions that i would ask. Your shed made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Great work. 👏🏻Thank you.
Best subscribe of the past year! Here for it when you post!
glad things are getting better, love your videos.
learned so much from it! don't worry be happy.....
It's nice to hear that you're doing better, Syd! I hope you continue to heal slowly and steadily!! Keep up the great work with this channel - I really enjoyed this video.
I have used a few of your videos. Syd - please keep going on your rehab! All the best - your hard work will pay off. Love this channel!!!!!!!!
I found this channel to find out how to bleed shimano disc brakes. Since then, I have learned sooo much about about modern bike maintenance and mechanics. You guys are awesome! Take all the time you need!
Tha is for putting yourselves out there. Bike maintenance seems never ending and working my myself and my sons bike got expensive. These have really helped me take care of most which has kept our bikes working so much better. Keep up the good work!!
I think you guys are great and have given a huge amount of help to a lot of people. I'm actually really impressed with how fast you put out videos in the past I don't think anyone minds waiting a little while between videos. And we all understand if you have more fun things to do:-) traveling and riding is much more fun than editing and researching.
I do heating and air conditioning in New Mexico. I highly recommend a hyper heat mini split for your heating and cooling needs. Super-efficient, no need for gas, can be hooked to Wi-Fi to control from your phone to turn on before you want to go out there, also is refrigerated air so you have Cooling in the summer and usually can be installed in one day. Good luck with everything. Hope to see you pass me on the trails one day!
Found this channel when I was new to MTB, one of/if not the most helpful channel I have found. Thanks for all the videos and help.
Thanks for the update, glad you are getting back on pace Syd. Do videos when you can. Im looking forward to winter maintenance videos.
Your channel quickly became my go to channel for maintenance! By far the most helpful for inexperienced "mechanics" lol. Easily my favorite channel now and I think your style of doing repairs etc. While also being half coached is incredibly helpful
Thanks to you guys, I hane learned a lot and was able to do my own bike work and to finally build my own bike.
I have watched a lot of how to videos and I have learned more from yours than any others. Just wanted to say thanks!
Thanks for these videos. This channel is a great concept and will be a great reference library if I ever get to try half the stuff you demonstrate 😁Your instructions on how to install tubeless tires without a compressor helped me do my first tire replacement.
keep with it!! Go chase your passions and keep the content in whatever way you can. Love it!
Sorry for your pain. I know how horrible bicycling withdrawal is do to some recent surgeries.
I love this channel.
Y’all address the need of newbies showing basics of bike builds and maintenance. Keep it up!!❤️
Im really happy for you guys that things are heading towards your "normal" I really like your videos, definitely have learned things(went tubless because of your reply to a comment I made on your video) and made videos with my wife working on her own bike because of your videos(although not quite as serious!) I watch both your channels but REALLY enjoy Syd Fixes Bikes.
love the content. great to listen to during road trips
Great to hear you’re feeling better and that Mackie is racing again! Cheers!
Wishing you the best, and hoping for your recovery! Brazil is anxious for new videos👍
I think it's great your lives are getting back to normal, especially since normal for you two is awesome! I really enjoy both channels and I think you have worked out a great solution. I love the positivity and fun your videos bring to the world!
Syd, we love your "Acoustic" Bike comment and your Syd-Fixes-Bikes videos... keep them coming!
I love this channel, the origin story makes it very great.
Thank you for making bike repair and maintenance accessible for the normal people. Its very empowering to be able to do suspension and etc maintenance myself. Please dont stop sharing this knowledge! Thanks so much!
This has been great. I have loved watching Syd learn and progress. I have learned myself.
BTW awesome toques, eh.
You guys are the greatest and help a person so much with fixing a mtb and i can fit a tubeless tyre no problem since a watched your channel
Maybe it's strange but I totally understand your feelings.
Your channel is so helpful, greetings from the country with more bikes than people the Netherlands. Love you guys.
Thanks for the update. Been missing you 😍
You guys are great! Keep on keeping on!
I've never even ridden an MTB, I'm just on a used commuter bike for leisure / fitness around town. But even so, your videos have been great demystifying some technology around bicycling (it's changed since I tore around the neighbourhood on a heavy steel BMX in the 80's - I *might* have offered that chain a squirt of oil, once or twice, and my shoe wedged on the back tyre became my new brakes when the original ones wore out).
Anyway, thank you and be proud of the great library you've already produced, it will continue helping people even if you can't post as regularly anymore. Best wishes training & racing, from New Zealand.
Glad to see the progress you have and continue to make. Ride - ride - ride, and as the mood hits you, shoot a video or two if you wish. Most of us are on both channels, so not like we are missing anything.
I came across this channel in lockdown and loved it ever since. great content! Just subbed to your other channel too!!...Great energy guys
This channel was the gateway to the Syd & Macky channel, so I'm enjoying that one a lot now. Funny, my gateway to Hardtail Party channel was through the Dusty Betty channel. So, having a female voice in a channel is important and can drive traffic to other channels. Thanks for everything!!
You 2 are Winners and that's the type of people I like to follow, no matter what you decide to do. Just bring us along and you have my support. Barry
I enjoy your video's as you both explain things so well, where as other channels just say turn this and there we go its fixed.
I saw this because i was looking at your video in centering brake calipers. I started watching your other channel because if this one which I found while shopping for a used mountain bike. It helped me get over the fear. Yours are the best. Thanks and I hope you don't stop, even with all you have going on, it's appreciated.
PS. My brakes are now not rubbing! I used a wedge to keep the brake pads open when i removed the wheel because a friend has had bad experience with that and one piston got pushed back so i think that made an old problem very noticeable. I had to push them both back before i could make methods 1 and 3 work. So thanks again. 😃👍
Hey Syd and Mackie - great to hear you are doing well, will subscribe to the vlogging channel love your presentation style!
Cheers to your rehab & training progress even if fewer posts! Maybe a couple Syd Fixes Bikes from the road showing what you do for maintenance between the races & training days to keep the bikes going. Also how about an e-bike maintenance video for things that might be different. As to the shed's heat - check out some tiny house and canal boat videos for ideas.
I love this channel, it's so useful for beginner mechanics. Believe it or not this is how I found you and then discovered your main channel. I always repaired my bikes by myself, but was limited by my knowledge. A few years ago I started watching youtube videos to learn more about it and do more complex things, so youtube decided to suggest one of your first videos about bike repairs and maintenance, it was the lower service on a fox fork. Needless to say I got hooked to both this channel and your vlog channel.
If you want a few ideas for new videos to be done in the winter times I'll propose two of the most confusing topics for me: bottom bracket and head set size, type and standard and how to find which one is on your bike if you need to replace it. It drives me completely crazy.
You guys rock... my first point of call when I need to service my bike to refresh my brain before I put tools to bike. Thanks so much! I feel like everything I need is there so don’t you dare ever delete it or I will come to your house and ask stoopid questions until you tell me to go away.
Thank you for all your videos. I had a three and a half $1000 bikes stolen but still watch your videos.
Please don’t give up ! Love this channel! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
Love your channel! I can relate to everything but the racing career 😊 as I’ve barely raced. Keep doing what you love, you guys are awesome 👏
Crazy good success, congrats!
Syd love your channel I learned a lot from you amazing job 🦊💪🏻
Have pointed several friends to your channel as an answer to basic bike mechanical issues. With your knowledgeable coach (Macky) allowing you to work through issues it makes basic home DIY feel comfortable.
As you know, when in a "dark place" just getting started is 80% of the battle. Way to claw back.
Suggestion for next fix.
The creaky rear wheel. (Macky's Everest assault).
You should do exactly what you want to do! I feel like you're bike maintenance videos have covered most things the "average" person will tackle on their bike and more blog type content could be good in summer months. It's amazing how an injury can change how you use your spare time, I picked up mountain biking for the first time in 15ish years after a year in recovery from a motorbike crash. Won't ever be winning any races, but it's been a great replacement for motorbiking and your videos helped me get up to speed with a lot of the new tech since I took up the sport again (even tubeless tires were seriously exotic when I was younger!)
Picked up a few tips and tricks off this channel and learnt alot off the main channel for training and riding styles on different surfaces. Best thing about these to is they never push or ram products at you give very neutral views and information which is a real eye openers to racing mtb. We all knew Syd would bounce back. Got a very supportive family and friends oh and macky 🤣 and of course all of us 👍. Doing bike maintenance videos off season and training and events on other channel would make perfect sense to me. So do what works best for you both and hope to see you both on all podiums in future races 👌👍
Just adjusted my derailleur after watching your vid. Works better than when I brought it to the bike shop!
I've been wrenching on bikes for 40 years, my mechanical career has taken me all the way to the Indianapolis 500 (5 years in a row). Anyways, I have thoroughly enjoyed your repair videos as they are well thought out, informative and accurate. I will patiently wait....
I sprained my shoulder and tore my MCL and I've been down & out for the past 6 weeks now. It was my first video shoot down in Brooklyn. Can't do anything for another month or so really, but I should be good for bikepacking in the Fall. However, I've been easing myself back with hiking & a little riding here & there. I feel good, but I know I'm not "there" yet.
For 2020, I was literally on the frontlines in New York City and saw the worst of it (the corpses, the makeshift morgues, the empty streets, the doctors & nurses crying on the side of the hospitals, etc...), so while everybody else was quarantined, I was working overtime as an Essential Person. 2021 has been my recovery time while everybody else was starting to get back to normal again.
Anyway, you guys deserved your break. Thanks for the content. Relax and don't miss the forest for the trees.
Keep going guys,you guys are contributing a lot to the community❤️
I'm a vet, and I love cats and mountain bikes. Nuff said. lots of love for Syd & Macky from Malaysia. stay safe, keep on riding.
Rock on! I have used many of the tips you provided. So happy for you both. To paraphrase the great philosopher, Marshawn Lynch, take care of your bodies, your mentals and your chickens. We will be here whenever you post! Thanks so much.
That gravity bleed video is fantastic, I've used it a lot.
Good to see you again, queen. Glad you're riding again 💪
wow! i just seen this channel has more subs than the main one. congratulations!
This is good channel I feel like you learn stuff we know and we learn stuff you know 🔧🔩🚵🏻♀️
I would be very interested to see race and travel related maintenance. Such as maintenance on the road while traveling. Pit/support set up. And not just you guys but what others do or what big teams do. What are their set up? What should you take to a race? What should a privateer have with them on a road when they can bring their entire shop? What are some common in race “hacks” to get you off the mountain and maybe even to the finish? For example, what do you do when you smash or bend a derailleur hanger mid race? Do you walk out or do you make your bike single speed and crack on?
You two have obviously seen a ton while racing, good and bad, so peeling back the tarp on those stories would be interesting.
Your "chaotic energy" keeps a smile on my face! ... 😏
Happy Syd is best Syd! I think at least 3 or 4 of those 300K on the break bleed were me watching it over again in my garage }:>
Please take of yourselves first! I'll be happy to see your videos wen you are ready to post more.
Your videos are by far the easiest to follow for beginners. And for the segment of us who aren’t necessarily as strong as the typical bike mechanic. I successfully replaced a set of tubeless tyres with a floor pump and zero experience thanks to you 😁. About to attempt to install a new dropper post, wish me luck.
Good luck!
Your videos really help me. I’m going on a week bike packing trip, and am downloading some of your videos, just in case 🤣🤣 your videos are easier for me to understand than some other videos on UA-cam. So, thank you! And, I’m glad to hear you two are getting in some riding!
Have a great trip!
@@sydfixesbikes thank you 😊
in Oct 2019 I broke my back on the bike I was due to return to training in April 2020 just as the world went to shit your channel kept me sane and I learn a lot as well thank you and good luck with the future
Hell Yeah!! Make me wait for such a looooong time for the next how to video....Really.....Life, whats that! :) Only joking. You guys seriously rock and such awesome how to videos and have learnt so much and used certain videos for my tech issues. SYD I am like you when know this stuff but learning through trial and error. When you riding then we get to see more riding vids. So any which way is great. Keep well, Keep the rubber side down!!!!
You are basically Macky's race team! Be cool to just make this channel about that...how you prep the bike before and after on race day, prepare meals before and after races, help your hubby plan for the race, etc... Then when you start racing, how he supports you if you aren't racing on the same day, etc...
Thank you! Please consider covering older technology like rim brakes, etc for us vintage bike owners.