"I dunno?" - The Monza Upgrades Part 4 Video
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- The theme for this video really was "I dunno?" because we seriously had some issues with this bottom bracket and crank set. Nothing about this was easy but we managed to get them installed and they look awesome! This is a long one due to the fact that we had to do some trial an error along the way but that's what backyard mechanics do right?
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Watching you guys is like hanging out with a couple of buddies. I've always been a chrome with blue accent guy really love the way the Monza turned out.
Thank you! We've known each other since we were little kids and we just love to hang out and talk about bikes! Glad that is coming through on the videos! Mahalo for watching and for the comment!
These are the best videos. Videos showing real issues that you might come up against and how the are resolved.
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Thanks for saying that! Yeah, we don't try and be anything we're not. We're just some older dudes who love working on bikes. We have very little bike shop experience (I worked at one when I was in high school but I never worked on bikes) so each time is always a learning experience for us. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
oh man, these 4 episodes are like soap opera of the bikes 😄 every time I see you posting the next episode I go and get my dinner and start watching 😅 glad you guys got it all done (and hopefully dusted) 👍
Thank you so much for saying that! If we can't give out expert advice, at least we can entertain people! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!
awesome video as always guys. I'm so glad it's not just me with threads!
Those tight threads are a pain for us all! Thanks for the comment and for watching 🤙🏻
It’s like Christmas each time I see you guys post up a new video. Guaranteed entertainment, beautiful island scenery, awesome bikes and positive-vibe tribes, you guys always never disappoint. Plus, the never ending skills, love it! 🤙🏼🏝
Aww thanks man! Appreciate that a lot! Thanks for tuning in to each video!
bwahaha!!!! I saw a trolley passing by Sandy Beach locals were throwing da🤙🏾saying "Aloha boto!!"
Das da words off da “secret menu” !! 😂 Chee!! 🤙🏼
Just finished this 4 part series :) I had a few friends back in high school who were form Hawaii (one attended annual family reunions on Kawaii) and I've really missed Pidgin, so you two definitely bring me back to some great times. Heck, I might even brush up on the language and bust out the SPAM cookbooks :) :)
Such awesome companions while I work on some of my own bikes and the Monza looks SWEEEEEEET!!! Might even get my own 24" Although, I haven't watched the bee Skyway yet... ;)
Brah, buss out da Spam and make some Spam Musubis! You know dat! Thanks for watching the vids! Appreciate you reaching out and letting us know! Keeps us pumped for the next one! Mahalo! 🤙🏻
You guys are in a good mood!👍😁💯
We just had a blast recording this one. It's a good excuse to get together and work on and talk about bikes! Thanks for watching another one and for the comment!
Hey thanks for the little shout out throwing me out there can't wait to see you polish them keep up the good work !! 👍 Can't wait to see how they come out
Sorry I couldn't remember who it was at the time we were shooting the video! I really do appreciate those comments though so thank you!
Absolutely awesome build. Chrome and blue👌🤙
Glad you like it! There’s just something about the blue on that chrome! I feel like chrome can make any color better! Thanks for the comment and for watching!! 🤙🏼
Love your videos 🤙
And I really enjoy your videos as well! Thanks for watching!
6:12 puts his thing in the hole and says: "oooh yeah this one sits in really nice!"
That really cracked me up! 🤣
😂 What's even funnier is that it wasn't even planned!
@@cruisinginthe808 Nice, maybe you should do standup comedy 😜
My first BMX in 1981 was a black framed bmx, chrome forks and gold/yellow accents, geometry and style similar to the old Raleigh Burner, I absolutely loved racing, wasn't the absolute best but it was more about the fun factor for me, I raced local and regional in the Netherlands.
I have just ordered a 2021 SE So Cal Flyer (24" wheels) and can't wait to ride again.
I do like the chrome and blue theme but I also love black and gold. I was also looking at a GT but the bike I ordered was on sale at 46% discount and just couldn't pass it up!
That’s awesome man!! I was like you, not the best but loved every minute of it! Still enjoy riding to this day. Good luck on the new bike! Send us pics!!
righty tighty lefty loosey
I once broke my front tooth working on the bottom bracket of bmx bike many years ago, the tool slipped and whacked myself in my face! Couldn't stop giggling all weekend, it was funny! Got my tooth fixed though.
Oh man, that’s crazy! Good if you to laugh it off though!
Oh Kevin I look forward to seeing you and Burnie you always make me laugh plus I'm in my 50s that's probably why I get you guys plus I'll be ordering my zooz bike very soon I just need to move a few thing around so I can store all my bikes 🤣✌️
You sound just like us! Bernie just sold a couple of bikes to make room for his new secret project. We'll announce it in a new video soon! It's gonna be another sweet build! Good luck with the Zooz! You are gonna love it!
The bike great good and the blue Pops 👌👍🏾
Thanks! I really like how it turned out! Looking forward to getting my decals soon!
that is a beautiful bike, can't wait to see it finished!
you guys are great man. it takes guts to put yourselves out there. i enjoy the content. keep it up.
It is when you aren't always sure how to do stuff! Haha! We just love working on bikes and sometimes we just gotta take a little longer to figure things out. Thanks for watching and for the support! It's much appreciated!
@@cruisinginthe808 👍im the exact same way. im not a mechanic so i try to figure things out as i go along. videos like these help. i wasnt sure if you had to hammer your cranks in either. it was a good idea to use the bolts to press them in.
You guys remind me of Shade Tree Mechanic but better/funny. The PROFILE RACING crank tool makes it easier to install and remove the GT crank arms
I will check that out because at some point I may want to remove those GT cranks! Thank you for that tip and for the nice comment! Much appreciated!
Aloha! Greetings from Singapore. Love your videos. I have learnt a lot from you guys.
Thank you so much! Singapore??? Awesome! How's the bike scene over there? Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Great video guys ! As for the rust in your bottom bracket area, you should use Problem Solvers Frame Saver. I used it in all of my Chromoly frames.
Great tip! I will need to look into getting some because there definitely was some rust in that bottom bracket. Thank you for watching and for sharing that great tip!
You guys crack me up
Thanks man! We try to have fun each time we get together. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
I have no idea what kind of bike that is bro, but its sick AF!!
It's a Monza, a new brand started a few years ago by some dudes like us who rode BMX back in the day. Check out their website at monzabc.com/ . Their 26" chrome is just like $600 for the entire bike which is insane. They sent this bike to me and I have loved it. I shot some videos for them and then upgraded some parts on it. They are super nice people to work with and they have a Facebook group too. If you are looking for a big BMX bike to get back into BMX with, this is a good choice!
Awesome job, it's looking great 👍
Thank you so much! I think it turned out really well! Took awhile, but we learned some stuff along the way! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
36:04 If you're lucky, you might be able to find the RAL code of your shade of blue.
Painters use a RAL fan deck for it - basically a stack of colored cards to compare the paint with.
Thank you for sharing that! I had no idea that existed but after thinking about it, of course it makes sense that there was some sort of standard! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@@cruisinginthe808 You're welcome! 👍
On another note....is that the bikestand that I see on Amazon for around $100..if so how is it...if not what is it, how much bread did it cost you and what do you think of it...?
Thanks
Yep, Bernie and I interestingly enough both bought the same stand without knowing! For the price it's pretty solid! It won't hold up a heavy e-bike or anything but for the big BMX bikes we're building, it's held up just fine! We bought it for around $80 but it's since gone up to about $100. If you don't have a stand it's not a bad one to get!
Lefty Loosey, Right Tighty is how I learned as a kid.. so why do they gotta confuse everyone with the reverse threads?🤷♂️
British motorcycles like BSA Triumph and Norton were famous for reverse threads.
Right? That threw us off for sure.
I know.. right?
I mean left. Lol.
Reverse tgreadscare usually used to keep the part from unscrewing when you turn pedals for instance...you probably alreasy knew that though.
Hi guys, I LOVE watching your video's! Its great seeing 2 buddies just hanging out and having fun together, doing it with BMX bikes makes it all the better :) I have 2 questions for you if I can... First is...How are you feeling about the Monza bikes now you have had them for a bit? I am thinking of buying one. Also, do you know if its possible to drop 29 inch wheels on them? Thanks for your time, and keep up the great content. Aloha!! :)
Thank you so much! I really love my Monza. I had no idea what this bike company was all about until a friend of mine picked one up. I created a video on it and Monza saw it and we started working together. They provided me with my 26" so that I could create some videos. I was able to customize it later and I really love how it came out. I do not know if 29" wheels can fit on the 26 but there may be a 29" from them in the future. I've requested one from them and while they can't say for sure one is coming, my gut tells me that they are working on one. Before I got it I was only riding 29s and I thought maybe the 26 would be small, but after riding it, I've found that the 26 is a really good size for someone like me. I'm 5'9" tall and this fits me really well. The price is good and you get some really decent parts for a full bike. It's a great bike to get back into the big BMX thing and I think you would like it. If you are on Facebook, join their owners group and you can see what others have to say about it. Thanks for watching and for the kind comment! Appreciate that!
I am really enjoying your channel.
Here are a few things that might be helpful in the future. Although, it might make your channel less entertaining. :)
The bottom bracket bearing cups need to be fully tightened so that they will not unthread as you pedal; both cups unthread in the direction of pedaling. The crank arm bolts also need to be fully tightened. Ideally there is no space between the crank arms, external spacers, inner bearing races, and the internal spacer, assuming the bearings are not binding due to side loading. If everything is fully tightened and there is side loading, it means the internal spacer is too long, or the external spacers are too long and the internal spacer is too short. Keep in mind bottom bracket shells are not always milled to the exact width specified - they are not made by NASA. You don’t absolutely need the internal spacer, but it can help share the natural side loading between the left and right bearings that occurs when pedaling.
In the real world, there is usually a slight under sizing of the total spacer distance. This means that the crank spindle slides back and forth across the inner bearing races; it is best to put a bit of grease on the spindle at those contact points to prevent creaking.
Some one mentioned using Frame Saver on the interior of your frame and fork to prevent rust. Boeshield T-9 and Amsoil’s Heavy-Duty Metal Protector are also good.
Thank you so much for that awesome info! I really appreciate the time it took to leave us that detailed and informative comment! I just love this....the sharing, learning together, and the positivity! Thank you so much for your kind comment and for all of this great information. Thanks for watching!
"Good things come to those who wait" they say. Very nice! Pt 5. the Decal kit?
The decals for sure and maybe a new wheelset.....we'll see! Thanks for watching and for the comment! Much appreciated!
Good job, got it done! A crank install tool would have helped, but it looks like the spindle bolts were able to pull the crank arms on. My spindle bolts weren't long enough, so I had to use a crank arm installation tool. Check out my new video if you're interested to see the tool!
I am definitely going to check out your new video to see that tool! Thanks for sharing that and watching another one! Much appreciated!
I typically leave the sleeve out and I always grease the spindle
Have you had any issues not using the sleeve? Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Much appreciated!
@@cruisinginthe808 the spindles purpose is to act as an anti-crush mechanism for the bearings. Those bearings are europe, screw in, so nothing to crush or move inward.
Here is one of my favorite youtubers and will explain the spacer. He definitely contradicts what I said, but his is a mid bottom bracket…but you still have the inner race of the bearing to worry about. if yours is too long, you may need to cut it down. Watch this vid ruclips.net/video/TSEAuAoKxpc/видео.html
by the way, super jealous of y’all living in Hawaii! Hello from North Carolina!
@@apexbmx5852 - Thanks for sharing that! I will definitely check that guy out because I am always looking for new information. Appreciate that!
What type of Park Tools grease do you guys use?
Oh yeah I think that stock bottom bracket is for a
MTN bike it's similar to a Shimano XT cartridge BB
I had on my GT LTS.
We’re using the Park Took HPG-1 grease. Thanks for the info on the bottom bracket and thanks for watching!!
blue rims would good on this bike
I'm thinking of either blue with black hubs or polished with blue nipples and hubs. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Will an outboard euro bb work/fit? Or does it only accept stnd Euro BB. Profile makes both versions, and look great too Thanks
The outboard would work too but youʻd need to check your spindle on your cranks to make sure you have the room for it. Iʻll have to ask Bernie about this and get back to you. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻
if you leave the sleeve out it will spin more freely. I never use em
You can leave the sleeve out?? I thought that had to be in there! I never knew that! Thanks for sharing that!! Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!!
What kind of forks are those? I built a mountain bike in 84...I cant remember TGE tube forks I had on 84...I thought Ashtabula, but when I look up Ashtabula forks they Don t look right.
These are the Monza forks that come with the bike. The frame and fork are built by Tange. Yeah, the Ashtabula forks I think are really skinny. I want to say they were on my Mongoose back in the day.
Hello I have the same bike. Where did you get your bottom bracket from?
You can pick up bottom brackets from online shops like Planet BMX, BMX Guru, or Pork Chop BMX. You can also check out Stacked BMX and Frank’s Bikes in Downey, CA. All can ship you parts!! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼
If run into any problems I Google it because it shows you everything you'll never get stuck are just type it into RUclips and it shows you how to do it.
That is true! We definitely could have done a better job at times with being more prepared. The internet can tell you just about anything! Stay rad!
Sorry if I missed it, but what is the BB? American or Euro?
The Monza has a Euro BB. Thanks for watching!! 🤙🏼
@@cruisinginthe808 Great! Thanks!
I didn’t watch he whole video yet. How wide is your B.B. 68mm 73mm 86 mm. ? How long is the spacer ?
It's 68mm according to the Monza website. I'm not sure how long the spacer is. Thanks for the tips and for watching! Much appreciated!
Trim the spacer a little bit
Blue spokes or bullseye hubs?
My first thought is to get polished rims with blue nipples and stainless steel spokes with a blue hub. Not sure what type of hub to get yet but Bullseye is always a good choice! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
You guys done yet ? Sheesh ！
The spacer is too long
I know you two twist one up every time before the shoot 😂
Haha, it sure may look like it but we are high on bikes! Thanks for watching and for the comment!