163 Bicycle Hacks and Tips for Everyone
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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If this video has taught me anything, its that the inside of Seth's handlebars is a gold mine.
a real reason for stealing it 😀
It really made me wonder where the hot dog came from that was used on the frayed cable end.
What a nice throwback, the old hacks videos is what I first started watching in 2016. You came a long way man!
I was thinking the same thing, back in those days few tools, now all the good stuff.
Holy hell that much time passed?
@@haxboi5492 I know, I was only 14 when I started watching now I’m about to turn 22. I don’t even really ride bikes anymore just dirt bikes and my Harley but I still watch the new stuff.
The old days of Seth riding around Florida haha.
@@dylan-5287Crazy how time flies! I started watching from Florida too, I think it was the trip with Alex to Key West ... I still watch all his videos, but I like the Seth's Bike Hacks channel name better, plus his old logo!
And I know Seth's on top of it and we're not privy to the data, but I always thought the name change was a bad idea. We know what Berm Peak means, but most new viewers have no idea. Seth's Bike Hacks is straightforward and at least people realize it's a channel about bikes ... And his reasoning was that it no longer fits his content, but using that same logic, neither does Berm Peak anymore. There's a lot more videos about bike hacks and parts/components than there are Berm Peak.
This guys handlebars are like a time capsule full of letters of authenticity, chain links, snacks, dollar bills 😂
New video idea: 10 TIPS to make your bike look better without spending alot.
clean it, change cable ends, hoses, bolts, etc, put some new grips that pop out, brake grips, apolster the seat with some cool shirt or something, add stickers (dont overdoit), new tires, and i dont know more.
@@rodolfoo3015 pedals can be relatively cheap aswell to match the colour you chose for the grips and stuff, also the little things over the valves on the tires you can colour match too.
He actually made a video like this already
He has tons of videos like that
Use sticky fingers
Finally! The video I didn't know I needed - a whole 2 hours of premium procrastination content!
0:00 - Open a Quick Link with Normal Pliers
0:15 - Opening Quick Links without Quicklink Pliers
0:45 - Zip Tie Chainstay Protector
1:15 - Cleaning Action Camera Cases
1:45 - Standing Bikes Upside Down
2:15 - Truing Wheels without a Stand
2:45 - Using Patch Kit Boxes for First Aid Kits
3:15 - Predicting Ownership with Paper
3:45 - Sealing Tubeless Tires with Glitter
4:15 - Bleeding Air from Hydration Packs
4:45 - DIY Seat Covers with Towels
5:15 - Shortening Zip Ties with a Knife
5:45 - Using Paper Clips as Extra Hands for Chains
6:15 - Setting Master Links with Cranks
6:45 - Cleaning with Abrasives like Sea Salt
7:15 - DIY Bike Stand with 2x4 Wood Pieces
7:45 - Removing Grips with Water and Zip Ties
8:15 - Leveling Road Bike Saddles
8:45 - Securing Bikes with U-Locks and Cables
9:15 - Using Security Skewers
9:45 - Lubricating Floor Pumps with Chain Oil
10:15 - Cleaning Paint Scuffs with WD-40
10:45 - Aligning Disc Calipers with Business Cards
11:15 - DIY GoPro Mounts
11:45 - Storing Tools with License Plates
12:15 - Using Old Inner Tubes for Heavy-Duty Rubber Bands
12:45 - Hiding Cash in Handlebar Ends
13:15 - Bracing Sidewall Tears with Currency
13:45 - Fixing Cable Frays
14:15 - Cleaning Bikes with Car Interior Wipes
14:45 - Keeping Flies Away with Raised Arms
15:15 - Weighing Bikes with Fish Scales
15:45 - Making Homemade Trail Mix
16:15 - Storing Master Links in Bar Ends
16:45 - Opening Bottles with Platform Pedals
17:15 - Cleaning Chains with Two Toothbrushes
17:45 - Preventing Frame Damage with Velcro Pads
18:15 - Cleaning Rotors with Alcohol Prep Pads
18:45 - Using Honey as Energy Gel Substitute
19:15 - DIY Tailgate Pad for Pickups
19:45 - Adding Citrus to Hydration Packs
20:15 - Keeping Hydration Packs Cold with Ice
20:45 - Cleaning Hubs with String or Zip Ties
21:15 - DIY First Aid Kits in Seat Posts
21:45 - Marking Shifters and Brakes for Alignment
22:15 - Using Garden Hose Segments for Dummy Hubs
22:45 - Preventing Brake Caliper Compression with Paper
23:15 - Going Single Speed in Emergencies
23:45 - DIY Chain Guides with Zip Ties
24:15 - Cleaning Hydration Packs with Baking Soda
24:45 - Keeping Helmets Fresh with Washing Machine
25:15 - Using Pool Noodles for Bike Protection
25:45 - DIY Retractable Hydration Hose Holders
26:15 - Using Hardware Store Glasses for Cycling
26:45 - Squaring Off Sockets for Suspension Work
27:15 - Writing Work Orders for Bike Maintenance
27:45 - Replacing GoPro Lenses
28:15 - DIY Mud Guards with Plastic Sheets
28:45 - DIY Pizza Cutters with Bike Parts
29:15 - Washing Bikes with Car Wash Soap
29:45 - Cutting Carbon Bars with Water
30:15 - DIY Disc Brake Truing Tools
30:45 - Using Neodymium Magnets for Tool Holders
31:15 - Making Picks from Bicycle Spokes
31:45 - Wrapping Duct Tape Around Pumps
32:15 - Cleaning Bikes with Garden Sprayers
32:45 - Securing Shoelaces from Drivetrain
33:15 - Using Tire Lever Hooks
33:45 - Hand Mounting Tubeless Tires
34:15 - Setting Beads with Hand Pumps
34:45 - DIY Mini Tailgate Pads
35:15 - Reducing Hitch Rack Wobble with Aluminum Cans
35:45 - Using Carbon Paste for Camera Mounts
36:15 - Making Dog Barriers with Cargo Nets
36:45 - Loosening Stubborn Air Caps
37:15 - Holding Knee Pads in Place with Chamois
37:45 - Securing Bikes in Pickups with Ratchet Straps
38:15 - Securing Brake Hoses with Zip Ties
38:45 - Using 29” Tubes for All Wheel Sizes
39:15 - Fixing Presta Valves with Presta Valve Caps
39:45 - Adding Leverage to Multi-Tools with Through Axles
40:15 - Removing Stumps with Reciprocating Saws
40:45 - Sifting Soil for Jumps with Leaf Rakes
41:15 - Summoning Locals with a Whiz
41:45 - Touching Up Bike Parts with Sharpies
42:15 - Making Cheap Forks Look Legit
42:45 - Painting Vinyl Seats
43:15 - Using Disc Rotor Bolts for Customization
43:45 - DIY Sand Blaster with Air Compressor
44:15 - Cleaning Blood Stains with Hydrogen Peroxide
44:45 - DIY Glasses Holder on Handlebars
45:15 - Water Bowl for Dogs with Rocks
45:45 - Setting Sag with Compression Adjustment
46:15 - Treating Wood Features with Bleach
46:45 - Welding Cable Ends
47:15 - Bearing Removal with Clamps and Sockets
47:45 - Using a Dime as a Crank Puller Adapter
48:15 - Quieting Saddle Pouches with Socks
48:45 - Cleaning GoPro Lenses with Alcohol
49:15 - DIY Wheel Holders with Hardware Store Materials
49:45 - Using Obscure Fasteners for Bike Security
50:15 - Storing Tubeless Plugs in Multi-Tools
50:45 - Temporary Chain Repairs without Quick Links
51:15 - Using Kids’ Balance Bikes for Trampoline Practice
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Please bring back cooking with seth
Yes plzzzzzz
i misread that as "cooking with meth" at first
Cooking meth with Seth@@HarrisonSolie
Please seth
Jobleth or on a tight budget? Cook leth meth weth Seth.
I've got $387 in my handlebars. I did the hacks 34 times.
FYI: CLEANING YOU HUBS. In the old says - 50'S 60'S our bikes usually came with a piece of belt leather hung around the hubs, in a loose loop with a small red reflector attached to the closure end, worked great! You still see them on some bikes, like Brompton and they sell the straps on ebay but would be easy DIY. I still do it on my modern bikes! Love you video..
All hail Drama, forever in our hearts!!!❤
the old-school 90s method of getting those grips on was to use hairspray. It would be slick going on and then provide some adhesion between the grip and the and the bar once it dried up
Seth, thank you so much for these videos! They helped me get back into the sport after almost a decade. I rented a bike recently and tried out my local trails, and while they’re fairly flat I had a blast! Again thank you for everything Seth!
After watching your videos for years by now, I never realized how many of you hacks and tips I use on the daily. Thank you, Seth!
"Just obtain a segment of garden hose, your neighbor mate have one." 😂😂😂 21:28
Gotta bookmark this so I can come back to it every time I'm stumped in the garage. Thanks Seth!
Great tips. A couple of options: 1) For greasy hands without the skin irritation, work out the grease from under nails or skin crevices using vegetable oil, then cut the oiliness with dishwashing liquid. 2) Effervescent denture tablets are an easy way to clean water bottles and hydration packs, and leave a nice clean scent afterwards.
Tio 2. Cool
Tip 1. WTF - never put dishwashing liquid on your hands as it is so anti- grease it will strip all the natural oils. Buy a proprietary hand cleaner.
1hour 48minute long video???
Aight time to get the popcorn out
regarding velcro on the cables, you could buy a roll of felt tape. This is what is used in some vehicles as a wiring harness wrap so that the bundle of wires doesn't make noise hitting interior car panels.
Bravo taicule! Un video foarte mișto din care am mai învățat câte ceva.
Aș mai avea un truc, două de adăugat:
Cântărește bicicleta pe un cântar de oameni. Mai întâi te cântărești pe tine, vezi ce greutate ai, apoi te cântărești cu bicicleta în brațe. Scazi greutatea ta din total și ai obținut greutatea bicicletei.
Pentru cârcei / crampe, mănâncă o jumătate de lămâie și îți vei reveni.
Google translate limba română 😊
Mulțam, Seth, ești de-al nostru!
Zi frumoasă și cu multe zâmbete!
I had forgotten about a cpl of these gems and always great to see vids of Drama. RIP pup
Welp, we know the 2x4 clip is a little dated. Because they sure ain't just a few bucks these days haha! Thanks for the video captain! Some rather useful tidbits for sure.
20:00 TOURNIQUET!!!! when out on trails, make sure you have something that can stem blood flow, preferably something you can use one-handed if needed.
Anyone who watches Alex's channel (as well as plenty of others, but... Y'know) will know that can come in very handy for reasons you might never consider.
You might hit a hip jump just slightly off, snap your carbon fiber handlebars, and the edge digs into your leg.
I've needed my first aid kit every month since I got it, and I would buy a brand new one every time I used it if I had to.
A pack or two of z-fold gauze can be used to pack a wound on limb or joint area (tourniquets only work on limbs) and only cost £/$ 3
Can also be used to cover less severe wounds or support an arm after the collar bone spontaneously disassembles 😂
Seth’s bike hack - The movie. Nice.
This was a great surprise of an upload! I was stuck in a cramped mini van and this very long video was a great distraction.
You really took me on a trip down memory lane. I discovered your channel during the pandemic and its these videos that I used to watch over and over again when I was just starting to get addicted to bikes. You have come a long way
finally a comeback for the goated series
Using the 3 way as a blender was a Chef's Kiss for me 🤣
Just me who watched the whole thing? 🤣 Great video! brings back creek memories.
Honestly, Zip Ties are the GOAT hack enough that its not a bad idea to carry them around along with a knife or multitool to shave them down.
GoShank 😂, I'd forgotten about that. Loved looking back over this old stuff. I especially love the hack of closing power links by putting them above the chain stay 👍🏻
22:00 this actually will help me! I have a project of mine and I was thinking on ways to make a tensioner with a thin metal bar. Thanks to the garden hose, the chain won't rattle about when it hits the bar!
Here are a couple:
* Use an old water bottle as storage, you can put tools, or other "recreational" items in it, and it has the added benefit of being water proof.
* Use solder to keep your break/shift cables from fraying, you will never need to use another ferrule or cut a cable when maintenance is necessary.
Instead of pool noodle, go to your local hardware store and get foam rubber plumbing insulation. It’s not as thick as pool noodle, comes in different “pipe” size and is already split down the side!!
Ex vehicle mechanic, idk why it isn't big in the bike community. But get the dust caps for your valve stem that has the valve tools inbuilt, they are cheap, add extremely little weight. And means you have the tool there with you all the time.
They are used alot in the 4x4 (offroad) community as we tend to destroy valves all the time. And if they get mud coated it's easier to clean the area and replace the valve than pump dirt into the tire.
G'day Seth, thank you for this super bike hacks video. Your channels are one of the many reasons why I love mountain biking.
Thank you for your hard work filming and editing. This super cut would've taken a fair while to put together, given the years of gems in the videos.
The peak of mtb life hacks! Respect man, been watching you since forever!
Lever bleed funnel trick. If you have the funnel with a gasketed plunger, you can use that plunger to pull out most of the air really easily. Basically insert and remove the plunger with mineral oil in the funnel and that action pushes a small ammount of fluid in and brings air to the lever. It's way faster than actuating the brake lever many times for a burp.
Hands down the best mtb UA-cam channel on the internet!
I got a bit emotional when I saw that old footage of Drama. I’ve had my fair share of painful memories when it comes to losing a dog. Thanks for sharing that video
I work at a bike store and we use a lot of your hacks by default. Old school repairs, simple and low cost.
So nostalgic. Seth's Bike Hacks
Another good strap wrench alternative is an old tube. Wrap it around the item very snugly and when the rubber meets rubber it makes a really good grip. I've used tubes all the time in the place of a strap wrench
This was a nice trip down memory lane! Cool watching your success progress over the years. Thanks!
The license plate for tools with belt clips is smart, but I would fold over the edge of the top of license plate, it would be a somewhat more secure hold but more importantly much less risk of dying if you somehow manage to fall neck first into it.
Seth bike hacks for life man, forlife.
thanks man, i knew some of these tips (&forgot) and learned alot of new ones. i know editing can take a while, so it's appreciated.
After 2yrs of hiatus from mountain biking because of new baby in the family, now I'm riding again...need to catch up with Berm peak..💪🙏
Good to see it all together. Thanks Seth! Miss ole Drama🐾
Alexa, add a 300 foot socket extension to my basket.
Seth, I found this video to be extremely enjoyable, and I did learn a thing or two, and it was very enternaining, and I chose a rainy day to watch it so I did not lose riding time. You are the genuine article.
Man this brings back memories!
I'm keeping this video.
But I gotta say it -- the chain hack with no quick link (relinking the chain) is how it used to be done regularly. Don't have to baby it, I've gotten 2 years of hard pedaling out of that repair.
(SRAM 9s chains were notorious for breaking soon after installing, but once relinked, would carry on like a draft horse.)
For the shrader adapter, just get one, put it on your presta, and a schrader cap on top. Been using it like that for years, never had an issue finding a pump for me or family, friends )
Hi Seth I have been waiting for a video like this you are my favorite UA-camr and mtb riders I watch your videos everyday and I have watched all of them and you have inspired me to start mountian biking I am 13 and i live in southafrica in cape town and I have been working on a mtb track of my own and I have been practicing everyday so one day I can be like you and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and keep up the hard work and I really appreciate it have a great day
WOW!! So useful and entertaining. I'm upping my game after watching this Encyclopedia of Tricks, starting with Zip Tie Inside Out for truing wheel... or using Nut and Bolt!! ❤ ❤❤🎉
Instead of etching or scratching your paint to make alignment marks, use nail polish. If you have OCD like me, use clear or whatever color matches your frame. It's invisible unless you're up close.
Here's an excellent trick that might save your bike from being stolen:
**In addition to your bike lock(s), use multiple motion-based theft alarms**. Think about it like a thief: If you're trying to steal a bike, you want to do it quickly and not get noticed. Having multiple locks and multiple alarms takes that freedom from them. Multiple alarms means eyes are on them, which means they've gotta decide between finding a quicker way to wreck your locks and booking it. 8 out of 10 times, they'll just book it so they don't get caught.
Crazy carpets (thin plastic snow sleds) make a great tent under pad & stone protector.
Crazy carpets can repair a slashed tire.
Mr.Tuffy will stop nails, staples, tacks, thorns can prevent flats on tubed wheels
Parking a bike, put helmet chin strap through spokes and around the down tube or Velcro your Ft Brake lever
I forgot about the Orange bike. Man that was a good looking one.
I don’t even own a bike, yet i still watch every Berm Peak episode..
Best trail food? Ginsters Cheese&Onion energy bar. Oh and no iced tea in the flask, toast the top of the hill with a good single malt whisky 👍
You have a bad shoulder and since you're rummaging thru old videos for the multi-languages channels anyway you did a marathon style video. Am I wrong :D ?
This is a gold mine of great ideas! Seth is the King of Zip Ties, I believe! 👑
I watch you all the time Seth, you're absolutely amazing! I watch every video and you help me out so much
Aluminum HVAC tape is great for a chainstay guard , smootth it out with the handle of your scissors. You can also make radiation shield for your cellphone with it and even fake chrome strips to bling up your frame.
Thanks! This video came out at the perfect time, I’m going on a 2 hour road trip today, and this will be perfect to watch.
hi Seth , to repel water from your Gopro lens I use automotive ceramic coat. works great as it has oleophobic effects. just apply a thin layer and wipe it off with a dry cloth immediately.
this was such an awesome video wow, definitely will be using some of those hacks. I was surprised to see it came out this year, it gives me that OG classic youtube vibe
I've watched a dozen videos about tubeless before I setup mine, but I totally missed the part that you're not supposed to use tire levers on a tubeless setup. Thanks for explaining it to me Seth! :D
This is brilliant! I'm not mechanically inclined and getting into all road bikes. Thank you
This is the mother of all hack videos! 🔥
Cooking spray on the downtube, chainstays, bottom of the fork crown/legs, rear shock spring and the rims/spokes. Mud wont stick and easy to wipe off. Your bike will also smell like dinner !
31:10 - > my favourite mud guard material are plastic paper folders. Super light, cheap, easy to cut and really robust in this application.
Man I really miss this old videos, iv been watching since 2017, I really hope Seth changes his profile pic and name to Seth bike hacks again, I mean there’s no real point having the channel called berm peak when it’s not the centre of the channel anymore.
The bicycle hacks are reminiscent of the hands - on improvising on the Magayver show . Excellent.
The most entertaining MTB channel in the universe!
I didnt learn anything, but at least 😀
With me and my daughter looking to start cycling further from home this coming spring, the wife bought us each a hydro pack. The techs for maintaining them and the hacks wiil come in helpful. Just wish they were in one video
The nostalgia of Seth's Bike Hacks is hitting hard right now.
I started doing that innertube elastic band trick when I bought a new innertube once and after some time, worked out that the band holding it together was a slice of innertube, I thought what a great idea 💁♂️😅
Bike man has returned with more wisdom. May your shifting stay ever smooth and derailleur intact.
1:47:41
If the link is tight, most chain tools have a second position to place the chain where it only holds the middle and is used to loosen tight links.
Seth's one on this video doesn't have that feature, but most workshop tools and my Topeak Hexus II multi-tool do.
Some other tools have an adjustable back support. Put the tool on the chain the other way around.
loosen the back support ¼ turn, then press the rivet through ¼ turn and it won't be tight any more.
This was the normal way to repair a chain before quick-links were a thing or chain manufacturers realised they could sell you new pins every time you did a join.
On a 7 or 8 speed chain I'd consider it a permanent fix, but if your chain is short avoid big-big ring combinations ( as you should anyway!)
Fancy Hollow-pin chains? probably best to do it by the book.
Best homemade hand soap. Melt some Zote in a crock pot with water. Add Borax and laundy booster . I clean the whole house with it. Even the tub.
Here's a hack:
Instead of using single use plastic zip ties, use paracord.
A lot of the zip tie hacks would probably be even better with some reusable string or paracord that doesn't scratch or break anything that easily either.
Drying out MTB shoes… Some cat litter in an old pair of stockings. Never fails. I use it on my motorcycle boots. Has the bonus action of removing odours as well. Just be sure to get the cat litter before your cat does.
My brain is all over the map after watching this. So many things to absorb!!
Seth I lover your channel I remember watching your channel and waiting for those old bike hack videos to come out I remember the days of the deck and I watched the entire build of berm park I really hope that one day you bring back the Seth’s food hacks they where the best
thanks bro . i love all what you show about mountain biking 😀 greetings from Morocco . atlas mountains
I put polyurethane floor coating on my cable ends to prevent fraying. Also I think hot melt glue stays on better than those crimp on thingies. Paint the drop so it looks cool.
Seth Should make book about all theses bike hacks
Regarding using a U lock on the rear wheel, it is not unheard of for thieves to cut the wheel rim to steal the bike as they probably already stole another rear wheel elsewhere. Better to keep the U lock through the frame... it secures the more valuable part.
Regularly soak your bite valves in a diluted vinegar mix (50:50), this will prevent that black mold from growing. Hose down your helmet with plain water ASAP immediately after your ride then hang up to drip dry.
Challenge: Find the WORST tip in this video.
The pizza cutter
Thanks! this vid was useful and has a lot of fun. I can add one thing:
I use hooking loop as a frame (chain) protector. I swirl it around the chain back fork arm to whenever come in handy. :)
1:34:55
Don’t rub. Blot.
Rubbing helps to spread the blood and push it into the garment. There is absolutely no need for it.
The stain is removed by being transferred from the garment into the cleaning cloth, down its concentration gradient, with the peroxide being the solvent and vehicle for the transfer. It is essentially liquid chromatography.
Seth: let's make an hour-long video about building Berm Park
Also Seth: let's make an hour-long video about cheeky bike hacks
good stuff Seth
2 hours! :)
Bonus taco is something I will try next time! Great video Seth!
Some of those are soo good xD Thanks man you are an angel of cycling community
dude, you're really funny! love the hacks man, keep'em coming!
23:36 Use sodium hypochlorite against bad smell and mold. It is sold as household cleaning product or disinfectant solution, the first one is cheaper, your choice. Unless otherwise stated on your gear manual: some times is deliberately not recommended. Use baking soda as a leavening agent for cakes only.
Really nice to see the old berm creek content