Hey all! January has been quiet. I wish I could tell you I have been on vacation, but I haven't! We've been behind the scenes building momentum again after the holidays, and setting the stage for a fun and interesting 2024. I hope you all are enjoying life and keeping warm. Enjoy this compilation I put together to hold you over. More good stuff is on the way, and I even have that clapped out GT to restore!
You bet that I'm going to sit here for 2 hours, and binge watch my favorite series all at once! Seth, thank you for all your content and contributions the cycling community.
I was lucky enough to purchase the flip bike at 58:35 for my son. We've since ridden Berm Park, DuPont and all over Pisgah with it. Thank you Seth for all you do!
As a bike mechanic watching this brings me joy and lots of laughter, restoring bikes that look like "an easy rebuild" always has many speed bumps but that satisfaction when you have it finished is just amazing.
Flip bike videos are some of my favorites from this channel. I'd love to see new ones! But yeah, it's always nice to see old bikes get new owners who are going to keep riding them!
Sir, you’re awesome, the content you create and put out there is absolutely amazing. I’ve been watching you for years now and honestly your videos helped get me through my divorce a few years ago. They helped keep me going in a healthy direction instead of losing myself to depression. Thank you for everything you do.
I've just been stumbling into the mountain biking topic over the past weeks (being a newb roadie annoyed by winter conditions). Your channel has been getting me super excited - and my wallet very scared - because of all the diverse topics you are covering in the MTB world. I didn't know you existed 14 days ago, now I'm a fan!
To protect your wallet, right now is probably the best time to get into this activity. For a bit, you'll be seeing some pretty steep discounts, and hopefully you can use these videos not to spend money, but to save it. That said, if you go out and buy a new bike tomorrow I'm not mad 😂
You legit inspired me to go out to a pawn shop and I bought a mountain bike for $40. It was a pile of junk that needed a lot of work. Few amazon purchases and a couple weeks I now have what I’d consider a very nice bike that I enjoy riding. Great videos. Keep up the good work.
Your bike flipping videos aren't the ones that brought me here but I think they might be the ones that keep me here. It's very well done and an entertaining way to learn bike repair. You never know what issues you're going to encounter and we get to learn your thought process and methods you use to deal with those issues.
Thanks for helping restore my motivation to wrench on my family's old used bikes. Would love to own amazing new bikes someday but I'm grateful for the videos you have put out Seth, it's made it possible for me to get into mountain biking with my kids on a very low budget. Single Mom amateur mechanic here!
Who doesn't appreciate un-discernably lighter components? Thanks for sharing. Love the 1× conversion on the GT. I picked up a 2008 All Terra for a steal and am torn with going stock restoration or doing a custom build similar to yours. Great compilation 👍🏻
The GT was my first ever berm peak video! New to mountain biking, and now I can’t imagine my self without it. This channel makes me love mountain biking even more. Thanks seth!
I fucked up and left my bike outside all winter. I was just going to buy a new bike cuz I dont have the knowledge, tools, or space to fix it. I think if I watch these vidoes I could do it myself. It was a cheap $700 mountain bike I got at the peak of covid. It was all I could find cuz nothing was instock at the time. With some upgraded parts it would be a dope bike and with help of these videos I think I could do it myself.
I urge you to try it yourself just get watching some videos man, it's surprisingly easy to do your own bike maintenance. I managed to re-lace a wheel a few weeks ago that I had attempted to lace about 6 years ago after finding the right video.
You can absolutely do it yourself. And a 700 dollar bike is definitely worth fixing up. The main tools you need are Allen wrenches, a chain tool, chain whip, a pedal wrench, and maybe a crank puller if you're feeling really dangerous.
This was fun & satisfying to watch. When I was 10, up until I joined the US Navy at 20, I did all my own bike maintenance and repairs & took things apart to see how they worked. I turned 20 in Dec of 1988. It's been a long time since I've done any bike work. When I happened onto your YT channel in 2016, you inspired me to get my 1st full suspension mtb. Tyvm. But I now take my bikes, especially my Emtb, to a local bike shop. Since the end of Covid19, I started acquiring some bike repair tools so I can do some of my own work. So far, so good. For the really technical work, the bikes go to the shop. I will take on some of the more difficult work eventually. As always, maintain your excellence and peace out.
Flip bike got me into reselling used bikes, and so far I've made around $150-200 from it. Thank you for inspiring me (and many others) to get out and do this!
This has been in my feed for a few days and I finally have the time to devote to one of my top fav channels. Rewatching these flips reminds me of the various fix-up options to be used.
It was fun to revisit your past projects. Here's an idea for a future flip - turn a 90s-era mountain bike into a 'modern' gravel bike. I know it's been done, but not with your style and panache. And with all the gravel trails we have here in WNC, plenty of places for folks to ride it. 😎
Finally - you overhauled the hub bearings at 1:27:09 ! Here's my time-tested and proven solution. I use Molybdenum Disulfide grease - it is far more durable than standard bike greases, and a big bonus is that it reduces the annoying click-click-click of the freewheel to almost perfect silence levels. You'll hear only about 40-45dB noise. For best results, Clean first, and then Grease BOTH the Axle Bearings AND the Freehub pawls. Just before closing up the Freehub and Bearings, apply a few drops of Mobil1 Synthetic 5W40, which keeps the grease flowing between the bearings, and prevents it from being pushed to the sides. I can easily go 10 years between bearing service with this solution - yes, I have 3 bikes over 30 years old, all in as-new mechanical condition.
I'm a photographer who loves mountain biking. right now I'm editing a bunch of photos from three recent events. Watching this video right now while editing these pictures.
Wow yes! I'm pretty impressed by the level of detail and professionalism that you applied in doing the Builds. Clearly it just goes to show that the correct and current knowledge with it is reflected in how you did those ones. Looking forward to seeing more videos from your channel!
This is a great series, Seth! I've really enjoyed all these flip bike videos. There's nothing better than seeing old bikes get new life and hit the trails again. I'm wondering, have you considered doing an extended version of the videos, with a test ride? I would love to see your thoughts on how the bikes feel after they've been restored.
Absolutely love the bike flip series. For one, it teaches me how to service my own bike. But your content is just enjoyable to watch. I could get into your videos even if I didn’t have a bike. 👍🏻
I just got back into MTB. After A good 12 to 15 years off. I am riding my 2000 GT I have upgraded bars, pedals, grades from 3x1+ new seat. Can everyone tell how can up grade the wheels size from 26” to 27”. My plan is you buy a new bike at the end of this year.
Hey Seth, great marathon! I’m new to biking for the most part and have a Mongoose Juneau fat bike. I bought it during COVID when prices were sky high and haven’t done much to it. I would love to see a video of you upgrading a budget fat bike with great parts. I plan to ride this bike for a while longer before adding another fat bike, but I want to do the work myself. I’m learning a lot from your vids, thanks!
Wow! I found this long video thoroughly entertaining. I had no idea half of those tools existed and am impressed with your breadth of skills including competent painting. I don't think normies can fully appreciate your ability to service and repair so many different types of parts across so many brands and years. Then riding the one speed rigid at the end and to top it off making a 360 on a bike sumstantially larger than a bimx! Amazing to see someone doing what they love and doing it so well. It's also great to see these old bikes being reused rather than discarded. Subbed!
Seth - Thanks for the 2 hours of bliss! Do you have a video all things chain maintenance? Tools needed. What you do after every ride or once a month, etc.
I love buying broken things and fixing them, especially electronics, bikes, nitro/gas RCs, and did I mention bikes? I recently picked up an old Specialized FSR XC that I'm bringing back to life now. I got lucky with it and it's in amazing condition, but age has worn out seals and such. Needs some love!
Thanks for the content. I bought a second hand mountain bike off of Facebook market place last year and after seeing your video's I am now going to do some upgrades to it and turn it into a one by!!! Thanks again!
Yes to this! I spent ALOT of “PFC” money ($800) in 1993 on the bike I have today. With periodic updates it is still fun and cool. The bike shop in my new town was surprised at how well it rides for a funky old school unit.
The irony of the tri-chainring is that it is meant to be used by beginner users but you kinda need to be versed in bike mechanics to keep it working smoothly.
I recently found a 2008 FSR Xc and restored it on the rainy days , it was in really good condition , came with everything stock components even tires , only the grips were ever replaced , it needed new shifters , disc brake set as it came with V brakes but disc ready , pedals ,grips , chain and cassette and I had a spare tubeless converted wheels ready with new tires .
I put this on in my shop on the tv and work on bikes it’s nice to have relatable content playing in the background Plus Seth my guy your awesome I love supporting your channels and liking and commenting
TIP! For the Kona, the tar comes off with petrol. Just take an old cloth, dip in some petrol and you will get rid of the tar, without dameging the paint.
I do agree with you regarding not really doing this for profit. BUT you are showing us that buying used and cleaning up, and restomoding a bike might be a way to go. of some, myself included, fixing bikes up to give away (Charity). Thanks for all that you do in your vids.
Dude I love your work. I really want to start restoring bikes in my community in order to give them away to kids who need them and can't afford to by one. For someone just starting out what tools would you recommend at a very minimum to get started? I have a pretty good range of tools but not many bicycle specific tools so any advice you could give would be amazing.
I had a Topanga in 96, 97 and 98. It was a great bike. The frame was steel and it was heavier, but it provided an excellent ride in the early days of single track and down hill.
You're right about that it's not usually best to clean a bike w/ a pressure washer. Forcing water at pressure against the bike could put water into areas it slowly dries, so slowly, it encourages rust and the corrosion could seize parts and make removal difficult, if not break something in the process. I like to use Dawn Powerwash cleaner, sometimes w/ a used toothbrush on select surfaces like tires - where you need a tiny brush to scrub between tread lines.
Thanks I love bike repairs. Actually, I repair all my Bikes and some of my friends and family all by myself for years now, cause I overthrow with my local bikeshop. He didnt want to repair my hardtail called it a piece of junk etc etc... Thats how I learned fixing my bikes. But what I wanted to tell. A few years ago I restored an old racebike from the 70s and saved it from the junkyard. It has a gel saddle at that time. I agree that most of them are junk but I took the challenge that time to improve the old one by replacing the old cloth with goatleather and it worked perfectly, now the saddle is smooth and watertight. Rides very well. Just to save the name of gelsaddles. Like your vids.
1:49:10 as someone who rode a fully rigid all-surface touring bike that I converted to flat bars on mountain biking trails before saving enough for a full suspension bike, I agree that dropper post alone accounts for at least 50% of the improvement in riding experience over the fully rigid bike, it's nuts how much that changes things. I would ride full rigid again but never without a dropper.
That video is how I discovered you both! I was just getting into bikepacking and thought to myself, "I bet it would be awesome to bikepack to Key West!" and searched "Bikepacking to Key West". Thank goodness I saw that video first! Haha!
0:19 used to have a fuel ex 9 just like that, LOOOVED it so much!! it was the bike that helped me improve my riding and gave me confidence to send jumps!! my first >100mm travel bike, i built it with 150 mm front pike fork and rear stock 130mm travel with offset bushings, making it 65º head angle, pretty cool bike(:
I have learned sooooo much from you. Hopefully I can teach you something 😜 On the bearing is usually a number imprinted. Such as 6031 2rs. The first number is the bearing code to match the sizes, the second part is the shield of the bearing. 2 rs means 2 rubber shield. The metal shield has a different letter and you can get them with one shield. On bearings for height rpm you also have the abec number which is the precision of the bearing and ultimately run speed. The bigger the number the faster.. Hope that helped a bit for future identification.
The last bike here in the list you've said no one is going to buy it. You have no idea wrong you are and how much want there is for that bike from me and many others like me. You just don't get this sort of thing on the market unless it's built yourself. I 1000% approve of this particular build, its incredible. Old school MTB meets Gravel with a flat bar vibes. YES.
You could switch to 2x10. So you would have one chainring less, but with a 10 speed you still get enough gear spread ratio. 1 x with 10 speed means your gear spread ratio will be restricted, which will be fine for downhill but not really for XC or for other use like general bike riding
I love watching you restoring old mtb specially neglected bike everytime i watch your videos i get motivated to finish my project bike but i cant finish it cause i just dont have enough parts
Hey all! January has been quiet. I wish I could tell you I have been on vacation, but I haven't! We've been behind the scenes building momentum again after the holidays, and setting the stage for a fun and interesting 2024. I hope you all are enjoying life and keeping warm. Enjoy this compilation I put together to hold you over. More good stuff is on the way, and I even have that clapped out GT to restore!
these are the best videos you make
I have been watching you for 5 years
And flip bike is my favourite
Can't wait to see the old school GT
Love flip bike!
You bet that I'm going to sit here for 2 hours, and binge watch my favorite series all at once! Seth, thank you for all your content and contributions the cycling community.
I am 1 hour 10 minutes in I was think I would watch it for 30mins 😂
Can i get it in 4K@@Mtbforlife6873
@@Mtbforlife6873iuukp
same
I was lucky enough to purchase the flip bike at 58:35 for my son. We've since ridden Berm Park, DuPont and all over Pisgah with it. Thank you Seth for all you do!
Awesome!
How do I buy a bike from him? I just came across this video so im not familiar with the channel
@@rickymahoney6664 at the time he posted it on Facebook marketplace
Thats amazing!
@@rickymahoney6664 I think he just posts them on facebook marketplace.
As a bike mechanic watching this brings me joy and lots of laughter, restoring bikes that look like "an easy rebuild" always has many speed bumps but that satisfaction when you have it finished is just amazing.
Flip bike videos are some of my favorites from this channel. I'd love to see new ones! But yeah, it's always nice to see old bikes get new owners who are going to keep riding them!
Sir, you’re awesome, the content you create and put out there is absolutely amazing. I’ve been watching you for years now and honestly your videos helped get me through my divorce a few years ago. They helped keep me going in a healthy direction instead of losing myself to depression. Thank you for everything you do.
I've just been stumbling into the mountain biking topic over the past weeks (being a newb roadie annoyed by winter conditions). Your channel has been getting me super excited - and my wallet very scared - because of all the diverse topics you are covering in the MTB world. I didn't know you existed 14 days ago, now I'm a fan!
To protect your wallet, right now is probably the best time to get into this activity. For a bit, you'll be seeing some pretty steep discounts, and hopefully you can use these videos not to spend money, but to save it. That said, if you go out and buy a new bike tomorrow I'm not mad 😂
@@BermPeakExpress
Seth, flip bike is the best segment you've ever put out, please keep'em coming!
You legit inspired me to go out to a pawn shop and I bought a mountain bike for $40. It was a pile of junk that needed a lot of work. Few amazon purchases and a couple weeks I now have what I’d consider a very nice bike that I enjoy riding. Great videos. Keep up the good work.
Your bike flipping videos aren't the ones that brought me here but I think they might be the ones that keep me here. It's very well done and an entertaining way to learn bike repair. You never know what issues you're going to encounter and we get to learn your thought process and methods you use to deal with those issues.
I run a bike shop and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! Love to see it :) great stuff ❤
Thanks for helping restore my motivation to wrench on my family's old used bikes. Would love to own amazing new bikes someday but I'm grateful for the videos you have put out Seth, it's made it possible for me to get into mountain biking with my kids on a very low budget. Single Mom amateur mechanic here!
Who doesn't appreciate un-discernably lighter components?
Thanks for sharing.
Love the 1× conversion on the GT.
I picked up a 2008 All Terra for a steal and am torn with going stock restoration or doing a custom build similar to yours.
Great compilation 👍🏻
The GT was my first ever berm peak video! New to mountain biking, and now I can’t imagine my self without it. This channel makes me love mountain biking even more. Thanks seth!
I feel the same way, the GT was my first to and I’ve been hooked sense
I fucked up and left my bike outside all winter. I was just going to buy a new bike cuz I dont have the knowledge, tools, or space to fix it. I think if I watch these vidoes I could do it myself. It was a cheap $700 mountain bike I got at the peak of covid. It was all I could find cuz nothing was instock at the time. With some upgraded parts it would be a dope bike and with help of these videos I think I could do it myself.
Did you manage?
I urge you to try it yourself just get watching some videos man, it's surprisingly easy to do your own bike maintenance. I managed to re-lace a wheel a few weeks ago that I had attempted to lace about 6 years ago after finding the right video.
You can absolutely do it yourself. And a 700 dollar bike is definitely worth fixing up. The main tools you need are Allen wrenches, a chain tool, chain whip, a pedal wrench, and maybe a crank puller if you're feeling really dangerous.
The Park Tool channel is also a FANTASTIC resource for bike repair.
lol "cheap" 700$ bike
Nothing like a Berm Peak marathon to help get through a snow day. Stay safe and warm out there in NC.
Fixing up old bikes is very rewarding and creative for me. Did three this year and have a couple more in the works.
This was fun & satisfying to watch. When I was 10, up until I joined the US Navy at 20, I did all my own bike maintenance and repairs & took things apart to see how they worked. I turned 20 in Dec of 1988. It's been a long time since I've done any bike work. When I happened onto your YT channel in 2016, you inspired me to get my 1st full suspension mtb. Tyvm. But I now take my bikes, especially my Emtb, to a local bike shop. Since the end of Covid19, I started acquiring some bike repair tools so I can do some of my own work. So far, so good. For the really technical work, the bikes go to the shop. I will take on some of the more difficult work eventually. As always, maintain your excellence and peace out.
Flip bike got me into reselling used bikes, and so far I've made around $150-200 from it. Thank you for inspiring me (and many others) to get out and do this!
Flip bike created a new mountain biker. Thank you for all the great information and motivation to get out there and ride.
This has been in my feed for a few days and I finally have the time to devote to one of my top fav channels.
Rewatching these flips reminds me of the various fix-up options to be used.
It was fun to revisit your past projects. Here's an idea for a future flip - turn a 90s-era mountain bike into a 'modern' gravel bike. I know it's been done, but not with your style and panache. And with all the gravel trails we have here in WNC, plenty of places for folks to ride it. 😎
dude, watching this made me so happy. It's cool to see how somebody who knows what they are doing solves problems I couldn't. Thanks
Great content for a snowy day spin on the trainer. Thanks Seth!
One of my favorite bike-related series ever. 2 hour compilation? Hell yeah I’m watching it all over again.
Finally - you overhauled the hub bearings at 1:27:09 !
Here's my time-tested and proven solution. I use Molybdenum Disulfide grease - it is far more durable than standard bike greases, and a big bonus is that it reduces the annoying click-click-click of the freewheel to almost perfect silence levels. You'll hear only about 40-45dB noise.
For best results, Clean first, and then Grease BOTH the Axle Bearings AND the Freehub pawls.
Just before closing up the Freehub and Bearings, apply a few drops of Mobil1 Synthetic 5W40, which keeps the grease flowing between the bearings, and prevents it from being pushed to the sides.
I can easily go 10 years between bearing service with this solution - yes, I have 3 bikes over 30 years old, all in as-new mechanical condition.
Flip Bike has to be the best series! Love it.
Should I feel bad if I binge this video on a sunny day, with plenty of things to do?
Not at all 😂
I kinda do😢
you are a cool dude. I love watching you bring older bikes to life‼️‼️‼️
I'm a photographer who loves mountain biking. right now I'm editing a bunch of photos from three recent events. Watching this video right now while editing these pictures.
Could you possibly have some tips on getting very nice edits
Wow yes! I'm pretty impressed by the level of detail and professionalism that you applied in doing the Builds. Clearly it just goes to show that the correct and current knowledge with it is reflected in how you did those ones. Looking forward to seeing more videos from your channel!
So good. Could watch these all day long!!! My dream job includes building and refurbishing bikes in this way!
This is a great series, Seth! I've really enjoyed all these flip bike videos. There's nothing better than seeing old bikes get new life and hit the trails again. I'm wondering, have you considered doing an extended version of the videos, with a test ride? I would love to see your thoughts on how the bikes feel after they've been restored.
Absolutely love the bike flip series. For one, it teaches me how to service my own bike. But your content is just enjoyable to watch. I could get into your videos even if I didn’t have a bike. 👍🏻
I just got back into MTB. After A good 12 to 15 years off. I am riding my 2000 GT I have upgraded bars, pedals, grades from 3x1+ new seat. Can everyone tell how can up grade the wheels size from 26” to 27”. My plan is you buy a new bike at the end of this year.
amazing video watched it all the way through!
Impressive you watched a 2 hour video under 5 minutes...
Did you watch it at 8 times speed😂! PS I know you are joking!
@@mikebird19 *1 minute
I cannot believe video is almost 2 hours... it felt like 40 minutes... Really enjoyed all of it... 👏🤩
Please flip more bikes? It's such a good series and deserves more content. It's very enjoyable to watch
You have the best mountain bike channel on UA-cam. I learn so much from you. You do so much for mountain biking!!! Great video
you where correct Seth. this video is keeping me alive this cold winter
Hey Seth,
Have you made a “Stare at it” T-shirt yet. Love the compilation. Love your work. Watching from 🇦🇺
This was a great treat almost 2hrs of Seth wrenching on bikes nothing better. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.
Finally: the ultimate video for a rainy day
I love that first one. I am currently working on a Bianchi Cougar from the early 90s, and this DiamondBack is a good reminder that it can be done.
Hey Seth, great marathon! I’m new to biking for the most part and have a Mongoose Juneau fat bike. I bought it during COVID when prices were sky high and haven’t done much to it. I would love to see a video of you upgrading a budget fat bike with great parts. I plan to ride this bike for a while longer before adding another fat bike, but I want to do the work myself. I’m learning a lot from your vids, thanks!
Glad to see you are taking time for yourself, and time to prepare for 2024. Looking forward to this years content🎉
This is like a glimpse into life at a bike collective. Lot of older bikes (rarely see anything newer than 2006ish)
Gotta love when he posts a new video, keep it up.
It’s fantastic that you can rebuild these bikes and give them a new life. I still have my old bikes that I lend out when needed.
This is one of my favorite videos. Thanks Seth. Keep them coming
Wow! I found this long video thoroughly entertaining. I had no idea half of those tools existed and am impressed with your breadth of skills including competent painting. I don't think normies can fully appreciate your ability to service and repair so many different types of parts across so many brands and years. Then riding the one speed rigid at the end and to top it off making a 360 on a bike sumstantially larger than a bimx! Amazing to see someone doing what they love and doing it so well. It's also great to see these old bikes being reused rather than discarded. Subbed!
Seth - Thanks for the 2 hours of bliss! Do you have a video all things chain maintenance? Tools needed. What you do after every ride or once a month, etc.
Flip bike is the best thing in the history of things
This is definitely one of my favorite episodes. I love this type of stuff. It could be a tv show
I love buying broken things and fixing them, especially electronics, bikes, nitro/gas RCs, and did I mention bikes? I recently picked up an old Specialized FSR XC that I'm bringing back to life now. I got lucky with it and it's in amazing condition, but age has worn out seals and such. Needs some love!
Thanks for the content. I bought a second hand mountain bike off of Facebook market place last year and after seeing your video's I am now going to do some upgrades to it and turn it into a one by!!! Thanks again!
Yes to this! I spent ALOT of “PFC” money ($800) in 1993 on the bike I have today. With periodic updates it is still fun and cool. The bike shop in my new town was surprised at how well it rides for a funky old school unit.
Nashville is SHUT Down due to snow. 30 seconds in and already smashing that like button. THIS is just in time.
Coconut La Croix... That and Limon cello are my favorites! Great video!
All about that spicy water life!
This video is literally perfection. I just got my firts mtb ever in my life and I am so excited to work on it!
The irony of the tri-chainring is that it is meant to be used by beginner users but you kinda need to be versed in bike mechanics to keep it working smoothly.
Those Wake 35mm stems are pretty good. I've used them on quite a few builds. You just need to tap all the way though and use longer bolts.
Seth is fixing my shorts addiction, god bless you man
I recently found a 2008 FSR Xc and restored it on the rainy days , it was in really good condition , came with everything stock components even tires , only the grips were ever replaced , it needed new shifters , disc brake set as it came with V brakes but disc ready , pedals ,grips , chain and cassette and I had a spare tubeless converted wheels ready with new tires .
I put this on in my shop on the tv and work on bikes it’s nice to have relatable content playing in the background
Plus Seth my guy your awesome I love supporting your channels and liking and commenting
i love working on bikes, i love this channel
for the frame with tar use paint thinners that's what i used came straight off
TIP! For the Kona, the tar comes off with petrol. Just take an old cloth, dip in some petrol and you will get rid of the tar, without dameging the paint.
love the background music you pick , the classic piano nad old time jazz is awesome... your video's rock...
I do agree with you regarding not really doing this for profit. BUT you are showing us that buying used and cleaning up, and restomoding a bike might be a way to go. of some, myself included, fixing bikes up to give away (Charity). Thanks for all that you do in your vids.
I know nothing about anything that you are doing and my bike is a disgrace but I can't stop watching! Fascinating content!
thank you for making this video! It's a good way to train myself on the parts and their functions!
The Specialized restoration is amazing!
Dude I love your work. I really want to start restoring bikes in my community in order to give them away to kids who need them and can't afford to by one. For someone just starting out what tools would you recommend at a very minimum to get started? I have a pretty good range of tools but not many bicycle specific tools so any advice you could give would be amazing.
I completely forgot how absolutely bangin’ the soundtracks are for these videos
I’ve seen all this stuff already and you better believe I’m gonna watch it again! ❤
this is why seth is the goat
FINALLY!! the content that I enjoy to watch and learned about it, the repair content😅😅
I had a Topanga in 96, 97 and 98. It was a great bike. The frame was steel and it was heavier, but it provided an excellent ride in the early days of single track and down hill.
These trails look like so much fun! Flow for days babyyyyy
You're right about that it's not usually best to clean a bike w/ a pressure washer. Forcing water at pressure against the bike could put water into areas it slowly dries, so slowly, it encourages rust and the corrosion could seize parts and make removal difficult, if not break something in the process. I like to use Dawn Powerwash cleaner, sometimes w/ a used toothbrush on select surfaces like tires - where you need a tiny brush to scrub between tread lines.
Thanks I love bike repairs. Actually, I repair all my Bikes and some of my friends and family all by myself for years now, cause I overthrow with my local bikeshop. He didnt want to repair my hardtail called it a piece of junk etc etc... Thats how I learned fixing my bikes.
But what I wanted to tell. A few years ago I restored an old racebike from the 70s and saved it from the junkyard. It has a gel saddle at that time. I agree that most of them are junk but I took the challenge that time to improve the old one by replacing the old cloth with goatleather and it worked perfectly, now the saddle is smooth and watertight. Rides very well. Just to save the name of gelsaddles.
Like your vids.
1:49:10 as someone who rode a fully rigid all-surface touring bike that I converted to flat bars on mountain biking trails before saving enough for a full suspension bike, I agree that dropper post alone accounts for at least 50% of the improvement in riding experience over the fully rigid bike, it's nuts how much that changes things. I would ride full rigid again but never without a dropper.
That video is how I discovered you both! I was just getting into bikepacking and thought to myself, "I bet it would be awesome to bikepack to Key West!" and searched "Bikepacking to Key West". Thank goodness I saw that video first! Haha!
👏The specialized is the nicest restored bike. Please make some more restorations on other bikes if you get some time.
Love watching restorations
yeah this is my fave segment so far esp the old bikes the ones i used to own as a kid and actually know how to repair
Great video as always! Ryan is a fantastic and inspiring UA-cam human.
UA-cam is mad at you. I watch UA-cam all the time, and I JUST found this 4 days after posting. Happy new year Seth!
Currently watching this while I grind on Zwift. Thanks!!
Yes, this video is a dream come true lol. Time to watch clapped out bikes get some claps back 👏
Thanks Seth
awesome video! watched them all but this just makes it easier and re watchable!!!! 🎉
0:19 used to have a fuel ex 9 just like that, LOOOVED it so much!! it was the bike that helped me improve my riding and gave me confidence to send jumps!! my first >100mm travel bike, i built it with 150 mm front pike fork and rear stock 130mm travel with offset bushings, making it 65º head angle, pretty cool bike(:
I have learned sooooo much from you.
Hopefully I can teach you something 😜
On the bearing is usually a number imprinted. Such as 6031 2rs. The first number is the bearing code to match the sizes, the second part is the shield of the bearing. 2 rs means 2 rubber shield. The metal shield has a different letter and you can get them with one shield. On bearings for height rpm you also have the abec number which is the precision of the bearing and ultimately run speed. The bigger the number the faster..
Hope that helped a bit for future identification.
The last bike here in the list you've said no one is going to buy it. You have no idea wrong you are and how much want there is for that bike from me and many others like me. You just don't get this sort of thing on the market unless it's built yourself. I 1000% approve of this particular build, its incredible. Old school MTB meets Gravel with a flat bar vibes. YES.
i have a 2011 GHOST full sus, it has a 3 x 10 drivetrain, 30 gears these days is nuts!
You could switch to 2x10. So you would have one chainring less, but with a 10 speed you still get enough gear spread ratio.
1 x with 10 speed means your gear spread ratio will be restricted, which will be fine for downhill but not really for XC or for other use like general bike riding
I love watching you restoring old mtb specially neglected bike everytime i watch your videos i get motivated to finish my project bike but i cant finish it cause i just dont have enough parts
I enjoyed this video so much i didn't even realize i had watched the whole thing until the end!
Congrats on the 1 million
Yep I remember watching this when it was originally uploaded. OG viewer here!
more flip bike videos please ... they are awsome. greetings from germany