The idea is kind of goofy but the comments by Pat were extremely valuable. Listening to his thought process makes the video worth a part 2 and maybe more.
@@rileyolson1672 What if he doesn't know what bike it is - give him some full sus completely disassebled, he'll have to figure out how the linkage works, what bearings go where, perhaps some washers, … Also, but that's probably a step too far, could have to build the wheels blindfolded.
I like it when you promote the local bikeshops and the people working there! It pays for people to know what the benefit is from going there as supposed to order something online. Wouldn't mind you giving the mechanic the camera for a day, and just let him film whatever he thinks is good to show of and then let you spend double that time trying to edit it into a nice video.
"I have never swung a hammer blindfolded before" absolute gold, props to Pat, awesome! :D the first couple swings totally made me LOL! Definitely want a "next time", please :)
Back in the 50s there was a blind small engine mechanic near where I live. In the summer he liked to work on his dock on the lake shore. He never kept regular hours and would be seen out working at all hours of the night and day. Also Kudos to Pat.
Pat is one of the absolute best there is. He did quite a bit of work on my bike like year. I loved spending time at Squatch Bikes as well. Everyone is super nice and they have great beer!!
That’s next level wow! Just the fact his tools are so organized. Seth you’re the man! I always look forward to your videos. Next episode I agree should be putting a entire bike together! For toppers a blind downhill run. Ha no pun intended.
Would 100% love to see this again!!! As motorcycle mechanic this is a fun but honestly kinda an easy challenge. Once you do it for years it's second nature. This video should have more views!! Great job guys!!!
When I was on my service mission in Utah back in the late 90’s, we had a guy who was blind that would true the spokes on our wheels by sound. It was so cool
hella impressive. Love the way he talks himself through the checkpoints. That's when you know you're dealing with someone who's committed to quality rather than someone who just wants to get the job done as quickly as possible (to save money and maximise profit).
The grips one is probably the one he doesn't do that often. People usually take their bikes to him for fork service brake bleed new chain etc.. Almost everone changes grips on their own.
You should have a cushcore fitting challenge where everyone who comes on the channel is timed and put on a leader board. Professional mechanics have to do it blindfolded 😆
This was totally awesome. Going to have to show this to my 7 y/o who just did a full service on his new (used) hard tail. Tubeless conversion, new derailleur, new cassette, new chain, new shifter, new pedals, new bars, new grips, and hydraulic brakes (with bleed). Oh, and it’s internal cable routed.
service a pair of pedals. they have 4 different left and right threads, bearings that need to be tightened by feel, grease to be applied. pretty easy when you can see but much harder when you cant
Honestly once the fork is off the bike you're halfway there. It's really just a clean and reoil job after that. As long as you follow the instruction manual for torque values and oil weights you got it.
I want to see the next round but when he's all done I want to hear him talk about what was going through his mind as he's feeling around the parts to help him determine what tool he needs and how to use them blind folded.
To Pat. As a commercial mechanic of 16 years personally: Freaking rad effort dude, mad props. Seth, yes....more. Pretty pretty please. Ps idea: blindfolded tool sizes identification. Done this as a party trick a few times.
I have a quarter of your experience time-wise and I forgot when I started to be able to figure out my hex wrench sizes by hand, but it was at least two years ago.
@@yonglingng5640 damn, evidently you're a super talented mechanic. You dad must be so proud of you..... Fyi the suggestion was for the balance of Seth's other viewers. You know people who don't have some form of superiority complex and feel compelled to 1up anyone else. *Yawn*
Seeing this video after getting turned down on a bike shop application due to "Not enough experience" at least made me feel a bit better that maybe they're looking for a blindfolded mechanic (the knowledge of the fork instantly figuring out the kind of fork and knowing the weights of oil was incredible)
Wow, Pat is phenomenally talented. It'd be pretty interesting to see Pat diagnose and possibly fix a clapped out older bike as a lot of diagnosis can be done by feel and ear. Would also be excellent advertising for the shop (Squatch Bikes: we can fix your bike blindfolded!)
Build a bicycle wheel took me 12 hours to build one. I am blind in one eye, I fully service my bike, and have fixed bike’s for friends. I am slow at it, but this felt like a mirror. I enjoyed this one
this video was so good, its like a small documentary. he did such a great job, hope to see him back for more challenges 🥶maybe a one handed challenge or using those glasses that turn your vision upside down😂
Hi Seth: blindfolded full bike build from the scratch including break fill from 0. as bonus round: build at least 1 wheel from 0 using straight pull spokes.
I know where I'm taking my bike if I need work done next time I'm in the Pisgah/Dupont area. As a home mechanic I am seriously impressed with his abilities.
I love how Seth got pat to put parts on his bike for free 😂
That’s what I was saying
Even IF Seth didn't compensate him, this is AMAZING advertising for Squatch and especially Pat
i was thinking the same thing maybe i should go see my mecanics and chalenge him the same way
The idea is kind of goofy but the comments by Pat were extremely valuable. Listening to his thought process makes the video worth a part 2 and maybe more.
I love how Pat looks more comfortable servicing a fork than walking around his shop
Build a bike while being blind
Actually easier than you think
@@rileyolson1672 riding a bike trail would be hard being blind
@@rileyolson1672 What if he doesn't know what bike it is - give him some full sus completely disassebled, he'll have to figure out how the linkage works, what bearings go where, perhaps some washers, … Also, but that's probably a step too far, could have to build the wheels blindfolded.
@@johnstoddart9026 I remember that kid. One the most impressive things I've ever seen
Ride a bike while being blind
That's an excellent mechanic right there!
I have a suggestion for the next go round: install cushcore and seat the tire.😁
@@Michael-fi6ve did they do it while blindfolded?
What’s their channel?
I can barely install Cushcore normally
@Berm Peak Express i failed at it and took it to a mech who cursed me until i paid and tipped him. After that we went on a ride. It was great.
Oh, ok satan
I like it when you promote the local bikeshops and the people working there! It pays for people to know what the benefit is from going there as supposed to order something online.
Wouldn't mind you giving the mechanic the camera for a day, and just let him film whatever he thinks is good to show of and then let you spend double that time trying to edit it into a nice video.
Honestly I'd happily go to this shop
That would make for a really cool video. I hope Seth gives it a shot and credits you for the concept.
"I have never swung a hammer blindfolded before" absolute gold, props to Pat, awesome! :D the first couple swings totally made me LOL! Definitely want a "next time", please :)
Back in the 50s there was a blind small engine mechanic near where I live. In the summer he liked to work on his dock on the lake shore. He never kept regular hours and would be seen out working at all hours of the night and day. Also Kudos to Pat.
This was genuinely impressive! Congrats Pat!
Pat is one of the absolute best there is. He did quite a bit of work on my bike like year. I loved spending time at Squatch Bikes as well. Everyone is super nice and they have great beer!!
Definitely do more. Im a young bike mechanic (13) and find it quite cool to look up at these people and there skill
I’m legally blind, and do most of the mechanical work for my friends and family. Skill is skill you just learn ways to adapt.
That’s next level wow! Just the fact his tools are so organized. Seth you’re the man! I always look forward to your videos.
Next episode I agree should be putting a entire bike together! For toppers a blind downhill run. Ha no pun intended.
And many argue on bike repair prices. A professional mechanic KNOWS what to do. As we can see, even blindfolded. Great job!
That's pretty impressive. Honestly better than some shops do without blindfolds on. Well done.
This was very impressive! Pat is definitely a true master of his craft! Would love to see more of his work!
that was the most entertaining and satisfying video on MTB maintenance ive ever seen!
Would 100% love to see this again!!! As motorcycle mechanic this is a fun but honestly kinda an easy challenge. Once you do it for years it's second nature. This video should have more views!! Great job guys!!!
When I was on my service mission in Utah back in the late 90’s, we had a guy who was blind that would true the spokes on our wheels by sound. It was so cool
I LOVE goofy stuff like this!
MORE PLEASE 🙃
hella impressive. Love the way he talks himself through the checkpoints. That's when you know you're dealing with someone who's committed to quality rather than someone who just wants to get the job done as quickly as possible (to save money and maximise profit).
Do this again please. Love watching Pat go through the muscle memory of his job. Great video. Great job Pat.
Def do more Blind Mechanic stuff! PAT DID AN AMAZING JOB! 👏
This was fun! Not sure which was more entertaining….. the tech playing “Blind man’s Bluff” or Seth channeling his inner David Attenborough😂
The grips one is probably the one he doesn't do that often. People usually take their bikes to him for fork service brake bleed new chain etc.. Almost everone changes grips on their own.
But the grips often come off when you do other stuff like changing the handlebars, changing the brake or shift levers.
You should have a cushcore fitting challenge where everyone who comes on the channel is timed and put on a leader board. Professional mechanics have to do it blindfolded 😆
That was way more fun then I thought it would be. Def be back for more!
Incredibly entertaining MTB content. Pat is the man!
This was totally awesome. Going to have to show this to my 7 y/o who just did a full service on his new (used) hard tail. Tubeless conversion, new derailleur, new cassette, new chain, new shifter, new pedals, new bars, new grips, and hydraulic brakes (with bleed). Oh, and it’s internal cable routed.
He is truly a master of his work, well done
brilliant idea with brilliant mechanic...!!! enjoyed it every second....👍👍
really impressive stuff!! this video really shows off years of machine experience super well
service a pair of pedals. they have 4 different left and right threads, bearings that need to be tightened by feel, grease to be applied. pretty easy when you can see but much harder when you cant
Miss having Pat working on my bike. He's awesome
There is a bike mechanic at one of the local shops here in Provo Ut that is blind. It is amazing to watch him work. The guy trues wheels by feel!!!!
man Squash bikes are real they love having fun :D alot companies could learn from this.
I've been putting off a lower leg service for a while but this has just given me the power!! 😂
Honestly once the fork is off the bike you're halfway there. It's really just a clean and reoil job after that. As long as you follow the instruction manual for torque values and oil weights you got it.
I love the work you do! I got into biking because of you and have built my own trails as well! Keep up the good work!
An excellent entertaining way of showing repairs. Come back with more challenging stuff and perhaps a prize?
very impressive, now do a full bike build blindfolded! lol You can tell he knows his tools and workshop area!
That was awesome. YES. Do another round of that. Very impressive Pat!
I definitely want to see more of this!
This was a really good video, guy is def a skilled mechanic!
Pat built my Ripmo AF a few years ago and it rides like a dream. He’s awesome!
I want to see the next round but when he's all done I want to hear him talk about what was going through his mind as he's feeling around the parts to help him determine what tool he needs and how to use them blind folded.
Right...leave him speak too... the experience will benefit many of us for sure
He’s definitely a pro. Amazing work. Would love to see more. Great video
To Pat. As a commercial mechanic of 16 years personally: Freaking rad effort dude, mad props. Seth, yes....more. Pretty pretty please. Ps idea: blindfolded tool sizes identification. Done this as a party trick a few times.
I have a quarter of your experience time-wise and I forgot when I started to be able to figure out my hex wrench sizes by hand, but it was at least two years ago.
@@yonglingng5640 damn, evidently you're a super talented mechanic. You dad must be so proud of you.....
Fyi the suggestion was for the balance of Seth's other viewers. You know people who don't have some form of superiority complex and feel compelled to 1up anyone else. *Yawn*
Awesome video, and Pat is a true professional. Thank you both.
Tubeless tire conversion/build. bonus points for not making a mess with sealant.
I want to see him assemble a rear wheel, like fitting the spokes on the hub and rim... That would be amazing...
One of my favorite episodes for sure... This was so entertaining. Thank you !!
Pat is an awesome dude. Enjoyed talking with him when we visited Brevard.
Hell yeah we want the next one! Also the idea of building a bike fron ground up blindfolded would be interesting, although really hard
That was impressive and fun to watch. I’d like to see something like this again!
That mechanic is amazing.
Awesome video! I definitely want to see part 2 🙌
This was awesome, probably one of my favorite videos of yours to date!
Pat is the guy! Fork service blindfold! Pat's got ninja skills.
What Par did was an impressive display of his skill set. Well done man.
Pat is amazing. Good job pat. Wish you lived near me. I could learn so much. Thank you for sharing this with us.
More of this please Seth. That was incredible.
this guy is good, would love to trust any mechanic like this.
This is amazing. Do it again but it's a competition between 2 mechanics
Hell YES to next time!!!
Dude that was the most impressive and funny stuff on the channel in some time, insane! More please!
Absolutely love this! Incredible, I would love to see him strip and re-lace a wheel.
What a great mechanic. Definitely do more!
Seeing this video after getting turned down on a bike shop application due to "Not enough experience" at least made me feel a bit better that maybe they're looking for a blindfolded mechanic (the knowledge of the fork instantly figuring out the kind of fork and knowing the weights of oil was incredible)
It's a crime this hasn't received more views. I would love to see more!
Yes please more of this, but only if the repair guy really wants to. But it's mindblowing love it
I think you need to show the whole entire video cause that’s impressive and a good bike mechanic.
Wow, Pat is phenomenally talented.
It'd be pretty interesting to see Pat diagnose and possibly fix a clapped out older bike as a lot of diagnosis can be done by feel and ear. Would also be excellent advertising for the shop (Squatch Bikes: we can fix your bike blindfolded!)
Im upset that i didnt get a notification for this video. Awesome idea and incredibly executed. Good job Seth!
Build a bicycle wheel took me 12 hours to build one. I am blind in one eye, I fully service my bike, and have fixed bike’s for friends. I am slow at it, but this felt like a mirror. I enjoyed this one
Amazing Pat! I would love to this again! Great challenge.
That was a lot of fun, thanks Seth!
Awesome! Loved it! Would love to see a competition between two mechs with a real price on the line or even loser has to do a punishment.
That’s so rad! He just earned some serious street cred and probably some more customers!
This was a great video! Fun to watch, would love to see more blindfolded challenges!
Yes Seth I would love to see another video like this!
A mechanic I worked with could rebuilt a Reverb seatpost blindfolded. He even nailed the correct 250psi pressure.
I can’t replace a chain, let alone blindfolded 😂
My main problem (1 year anniversary as a tech 🎉) would be that I could never remember where I put my tools 😂
Hell yeah we want more of these videos!!! That was amazing!!!!
Awesome! Please do more of this!
Awesome, some of this insight into the thought process was really neat
My idea - Identify/replace bottom bracket
Would be cool to see Seth do these repairs blindfolded to see how he compares to a blindfolded pro
Would love to see another blindfolded mechanic video!
hats off! tuned better than 9/10 department store bikes while wearing a blind fold. Ok but for reals, hats off this was awesome and Pat killed it.
Yes Do this again. Fun to watch.
hell of a mechanic..nailed it.
from a mechanic my self install a derailleur and tune it, bottom bracket service, true a wheel
this video was so good, its like a small documentary. he did such a great job, hope to see him back for more challenges 🥶maybe a one handed challenge or using those glasses that turn your vision upside down😂
Hi Seth:
blindfolded full bike build from the scratch including break fill from 0. as bonus round: build at least 1 wheel from 0 using straight pull spokes.
Loved the video! Stuff like this is always welcome
Yes, I want to see more of these video's!
I know where I'm taking my bike if I need work done next time I'm in the Pisgah/Dupont area. As a home mechanic I am seriously impressed with his abilities.
This was super rad. What a great mechanic.
The timing is funny, I’ve been watching so many brake bleed videos
For the next one install Cush core, install new fork, install dropper post... this was so much fun to watch!