@@mrdudemanmwane8963 Haha, it's the way around for me. I'm still an amateur, but I always need to fix my bike after it's returned from a big repair at the bicycle maker. Working on your bike needs to be done with time and love!
@@mrdudemanmwane8963 I can believe that, but if those home mechanics learn from their mistakes and persist they will get good eventually and save money on the long run.
I think it took like 33 hours to figure out how to properly adjust a break pad after taking it apart because it was loose... the mechanic is way cheaper.... sigh
I'd say not doing it is far more expensive. If you don't do it at all then that's going to cost you much more. Buying tools is also expensive, especially for parts you rarely need to get to. Better to take to a shop in that instance. Everything in this video is 101 basic.
Thanks, I would add a tip about hex/allen keys, and indeed all spanners or wrenches if you prefer. Always think in advance what would happen if it slips, or shears etc where will your hands and fingers end up. Particularly working around gears and chain rings. Make sure a slip results in your hands falling away from danger points. Everyone who works with tools learns this the hard way, so avoid it from the start.
6:56 Neither of my bikes came with a shock pump when they were brand new and when I upgraded the fork on my xc bike it also did not come with a pump. I had to get a Rockshox one from Amazon for £20
@@thxman1968 it maybe a country thing, like how some phones you can get in Europe have a case in the box but if you get the American version it doesn't come with one
Some years ago I started fixing things by myself. Stumbled on your videos while searching for information back then. Now there is almost nothing I can't fix myself (building wheels is still something a black art though). I have a quite old mountain bike, but tinkering with it makes it feel fresh and I wouldn't want to have another. Just want to thank this channel for inspiring and giving me information and confidence!
I am 52, and decided to fix my hybrid MTB from 1993. A gift from my mum. I gave up my car for a new lifestyle. Love tinkering with vintage sewing machines and the mechanics of things. This is a great new world. Thanks for the videos, they are all really helpful. I will experiment. My thought was exactly what you said: work without fear of breaking stuff or make mistakes, get better and improve components - until eventually I'll get a totally different bike! lol!
It would be nice if bike mechanic skills classes were offered more frequently, if at all. I love working on my own bike but my main reason for taking certain things to the shop are my concerns that I’ll mess up a 1,000 fork, etc. Or I’ll mess up Something safety related and have no brakes halfway down the mountain. Really just peace of mind to know I’m not effing something up is all I need.
GMBN rocks! Thanks for continuing to put out this high quality content, guys! (still cherishing my ‘Freak Week’ print signed by Neil, which I bought almost exactly two years ago from today)
One tip for bleeding brakes... use elastic bands to hold the levers 'in' overnight... that normally forces any bubbles up out of the system. Also Doddy, get over to Blake's place and make his bike storage more secure...
@@andygilbert1877 Yep, works as well, but I think the rubber band has some give to save the seals being under pressure for 6-12 hours overnight, plus it does provide constant tension to ease the bubble up and out... a zip tie just holds it in one place but with no subtle load to activate the physics of it all...
..hey doddie..just wanted to thank you for your way of sharing your technical skills with us..its always inspiring..you and your guys at GMBN got me back to mtb after almost 26 yrs ❤️ great job..great videos..a lot of fun with you..keep on riding 🖤 🖤 🖤
I was New to mtb at Christmas get my first ever mtb a giant talon 3 how ever I have made loads of upgrades and it has made a better for it using Components that are more expensive than the initial payment for the bike however it is now so good I am am so pleased and due to the GMBN team I have made all the maintenance and how to do builds much easier on my bike so keep up the work GMBN team
I’ve never known a bike to come with a shock pump.... 🤔 I know Canyon and a few other direct sale companies do it but no shops are giving out pumps with a new bike, or a fork
While you spent your sunny morning in the garden patching innertubes I spent my overcast morning shredding 20 miles on my tubeless setup. Stay shreddy.
If you find your Hex nut has rounded off inside, a torque bit of the same size will generally grip it in the corners and free the nut up. Just for anyone that finds themselves in a bind.
#ASKGMBNTECH Hi guys, I just changed my drive from 3x10 to 2x11, and as always im having issues with front deraileur. I think i should change the spacers on bottom bracket (curremtly i have 2 omn drive side, and i think due to this im having issues with the ranges on my front derreileour. Please can any1 confirm this?
Fixing bikes is cool!! I am coming back to sanity following a mental health episode and, as I was afraid to go outside riding, buying old bikes, bike bits, then rebuilding them got me through some dark days.
Very helpful video! I normally just drop off my bike at the shop bi-annually for a tuneup and upgrades, etc. Now, that I'm sheltering in place, and just bought a new bike ( Ripmo) and have time on my hands, I have more time to learn. As Doddy stated, it is very satisfying to learn how to do things on your own. I really want to learn how to do the brakes and drivetrain. I have to admit, I'm a bit scared of F'ing something up though, with more technical stuff. Such as replacing the bottom bracket, or anything else that is attached directly to the frame. These bikes are damn expensive to purchase, and damaging something such as the frame is gonna cost you even more!..LOL. I guess I just have to be careful. The shop I go to has a real nice staff so they could advise me, and if I'm really lost, they don't charge much...LOL. I think it would be cool to build a bike from the ground up! Eventually.......
As someone new to the world of MTB in their 30’s this is some great advice that I’d probably be a bit embarrassed to ask of mates! Great videos for a complete novice!
One of the best mechanical skills to have as a mountain biker is, the ability to fix a broken chain like new in 5 minutes. Like everything else it takes a little bit of practice. When it's done correctly the place where you broke the chain is stronger. If anybody tells you that's a No-No it's because they're either trying to sell you a chain or they don't know how to do it correctly. Your chain is only as strong as its weakest link. That link is your master link if you use one. I've seen Master links rip in two. Been doing it that way for 30 years, broke my chain once in 10 years. And it was because something got caught in it. My recommendation is to get an Old chain and practice.
@05:20 TIP 1: put the tyre on with the centre of the maker's name at the location of the valve - this way you can trace the location of any intrusion and/or damage to the wheel far easier (especially if you have inner tubes). TIP 2 (and 3): get a bike stand for set-up and maintaining the bike - and use the stand clamp on the seat post (this is the least expensive part to replace if you break it by over-tightening the clamp).
Good encouragement, "something to aspire to" is a good way to communicate the very tricky business of maintaining ones mountain bike. Being a bike tech myself at my city's bike collective, where I volunteer, and work on retro bike to get them back on the trails for the community. "Rewind" bikes roll in every day as donations. Thank you! I find your tech show helps bring my skills up to date. Keep ur wrench clean! Good day!
Thanks Doddy, Todd here, from philadelphia pa, usa. just got back into mt. biking 2 years ago. Last time I really mtb biked was the 80s. diamondback apex with shimano dx groupset, rigid. Bike got stolen outside gfs house, and I still married her. shoulda got a new bike. Now, just got first fs bike. Nukeproof reactor exp. al 27.5 wow. just wow. Really enjoy your work. very helpful to this 56 yr old newbie! loved the vid of you and parktool stash man talking about newer tech in mtb biking. Thanks brother doddy, toddy.
I’m sure this isn’t the most relevant comment but can’t see a video that talks about “Allen keys” and not recommend a standard Facom 9 piece set, can be picked up under £20 and you will never need another set of “Allen keys” again. Also “Allen keys” are actually called hex keys unless they are actually produced by the company Allen
#askgmbn I've got a 210x50 fox float dps on my commencal meta tr 29 for 130mm travel. Commemcal sell an SX version (same frame) with 210×55 for 140mm travel. Can my shock be upped to 210x55, is there a spacer or something that can be removed? Or do i need to buy a new shock? Qu2: how is Doddy keeping his hair that neat on lockdown? The world wants to know
Abit misleading to say if your bike came with an air fork it will come with a pump for it. I’ve never had a shockpump given free with a bike. Good video, I learnt a few things. Cheers Doddy.
Spent about 500 miles on it and so far so good. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA Pros:1. Very light2. Solid quality build3. Fast delivery: It arrived 5 weeks earlier than expected.4. Easy assemblyJust a few cons but nothing major:1. Cheap tin tubes and had flat on first day... but not a big deal. I replaced the tubes.2. Seat is a bit uncomfortable but that's pretty much the same situation with most bikes.3. Seat post is a bit long/high for a smaller size 48 bike - had to saw 2 inch off to fit properly. The lowest setting is too high. The post locking system does not seem to hold well (perhaps because I saw 2 inch off).4. wheels are not tubeless compatible (from what I can tell)
So where does one obtain the nice riding jersey at 5:45? Black and gold is definitely one of my favourite colour schemes - anyone remember the John Player Special Lotus Formula1 cars of the 1970s? they got banned for being too fast (well, too aero actually), fairly typical of Formula1. 😁
Can someone help me plz..... Can't seem to find this online..... How do I know what size grommets to buy to stop the cables rattling from the exit of the internal routing?
Still paying the price for not fidddling around with push bikes when i was a lad. However, i only just now (at55) starting to educate myeslf through You Tube with channels like this guys . 🚲
who wants to give me a steer on a replacement fork set up ?? Specialized fuze 27.5+ 3 inch tyres, the original set up is only 100mm travel being a newy to the bike scene i haven't got a clue but want something better than what's on there now, does the amount of travel matter so much ie can i put forks on with 150mm of travel or will it change the dynamics of the bike ??
Not that it will ever be anything but a pipe dream, but looking at CRC for parts I am just completely lost when it comes to wheelsets and brake cables. The former I do not understand how I can tell if the rear is compatible with my groupset & casette or how to figure out how loud the hub is (I do not like the super loud rattlers), the latter I do not get what kind of cables you use for hydraulic brakes, because all I see are those with an actual steel cable inside (and as I understand hydraulic systems, you actually compress the fluid to actuate the other end, instead of pulling a cable). And it seems to be way more expensive than complete bikes, even when picking cheapish parts, and that does not even cover the cost for all the tools you need.
Merely owning the appropriate allen key is a "mechanical skill"? Obviously not. The whole premise of this video, based on its title is undermined from the outset.
It would be really nice if you added affiliate links for the tolls you mention. Not only will that help your subscribers find the tools you mention, but Amazon you pay you the affiliate fee: it seems like you know what they are because there are quite a few links in the description already. You just may not be making an income form them. But yea please add the affiliate links for the tools.
I know a kid with a full carbon Santa Cruz megatower with hope hubs, rims, brakes and rotors with kashima coat transfer post fox 36 front and a x2 on the rear and he can’t even do a small box about a meter long without going sideways and me and my mates are always stuck behind him at the trails
very informative video. however i have to disagree a bit when it comes to tyre levers nylon ones are crap. can't coun how many timpes they have snapped or broken. causing huge bloody knockles. metal levers used correctly and with a bit of caution are way better I find.
Since when do bikes come with shock pumps and forks sure don't come with them either. Good investment for playing around with settings though. Tubless easy to set up till it comes to seating it when normally better to make friends at local shop so they will let you borrow the compressor.
In my opinion it’s worth getting a really good torque wrench. It just takes away the doubt. The cheaper ones seem to have a very limited set of torque options
In my opinion, all cyclists should be able to look after their own bikes, only needing to visit a shop if they don't have the equipment to repair something that breaks. Great tips tho.
WTF is that moustache!!!!????? I Could not pay attention to the video!! I was 11 minutes into the video and I realized that I have no idea about any of the content!
3:52 it is about the tool set with you using so the person is right about this but it's also bad Brand and make of the Model what you were purchasing as well if you bought a set of race Face handlebars or DMR or Easton bars Eastern stem DMR stem race Face stem United that you going to get a top quality bolts inside them no the cheaper models where you see on the internet cheap because you get faults on them
9:26 the cheapest setup it's a great advice but unfortunately cherry don't wanna go to because so I can come along with stand light terraces for any type of jet which is to do with a knife puncture it I have to do is twisted around into your tyre inflation of a Ford then you walking home so advised to any individual people don't go tubeless
6:39 ok setting sag on the suspension there are two types sack there are high medium and low the sag on your suspension if you're lightweight person you have it on their own of the softest setting in the medium setting as well if you're a heavy Rider you have it on the hardest setting but also there is a crucial moment wear certain riders have it on the hardest setting where they going off road and jumping on certain places by the toughness of the actual hard most of the Fall and takes the compressor of the pressurised bounce if it's too bouncing it's only there for likes a comfortable dancing ride for the lightweight people the medium weight people have to adjust it so it's like medium setting the heavyweight people that have to have it on a harder setting
Question. I'm fairly new to mountain biking, and I don't no if you can add rear suspension to a mountain bike front suspension mountain bike. Is it possible?
7:02 setting up the sag on the air pump itself make sure it's your own body weight or sometimes you have to do it over a little bit toadie weight itself is holding it will you do end up losing a certain amount of pressure inside their especially in hot whereas the fork is in a heated area the air itself inside of it starts to transform and loses the pressure because the heat start with the Vapour and starts making small water in cider heat combined with cold air when you have a puncture or you start releasing how you start smelling weird smell inside your inner tubes like a fishy rubber smell left your bike in a heated area if it's in a cold area it will freeze up and your stories of the amount of pressure is best to have your bike in a medium warm called area but it's not too cold and not too hot
I already started upgrading my « old » mtb. It’s a univega frame with shimano brakes and gears and I wanted to change my tires. 27,5x2,10. First mistake, I ordered two continental cross king tires with size 27,5x2,8. On the front it fits perfectly but on the rear side not at all, it scratches the frame and I had to sell the second one. Now two rainy weeks will come and I plan to strip my bikes, clean them, lube them, and maybe paint some of the scratched parts. One thing I am curious is if you made a video on how to lube the front suspension (I have a hardtail). Cheers
Doddy these days it seems like everyone is talking wildly about air suspension forks and coil forks are largely left out, including adjustments nsd maintenance...
This is video is something! So much encouragement for a newbie like me. Months ago I learned how to fix a punctured tube on my bike. Two weeks ago, I learned how to replace my worn out brake pads. I want to learn how to index my mech soon (which I still outsource to my mechanic)!
Hi From Switzerland , how we could mounting a MAGURA MDR-P disc of 220 mm with QM45, with a disc of 203 mm is ok, but 220mm I could put a standard adapter PM 7 +QM45, thanks for your info...!!
Like to new #GMBNTech guy Doddy so thes mechanicals for MTB series maintenance #moutainbiking skills bike's esencials skills #GMBN. Saluds from chile 🇨🇱 🤘😀🤘🗣️yeasickeguy's🚵 in thes so videos💪😀💯
Good stuff as always Doddy. I can do most if not all work on my bike, but i have learned 2 things from watchin GMBN. 1) I FEEL BEING 58 and have my ackes and pains i decided to get a new helmet. I ordered a POC like yoiguys ware. Not full face but the tactel. I want more than what my giyro gives. 2) i got the samegrips you all use. They feel great. Keep up the good work. Maybe a video on adjusting mechanical disk breaks.
The only thing more expensive than not looking after your bike, is paying someone else to do it.
I would say that doing it yourself is pretty close. I work at a shop and we make a lot of money fixing mistakes of the home mechanic
@@mrdudemanmwane8963 Haha, it's the way around for me. I'm still an amateur, but I always need to fix my bike after it's returned from a big repair at the bicycle maker. Working on your bike needs to be done with time and love!
@@mrdudemanmwane8963 I can believe that, but if those home mechanics learn from their mistakes and persist they will get good eventually and save money on the long run.
I think it took like 33 hours to figure out how to properly adjust a break pad after taking it apart because it was loose... the mechanic is way cheaper.... sigh
I'd say not doing it is far more expensive. If you don't do it at all then that's going to cost you much more. Buying tools is also expensive, especially for parts you rarely need to get to. Better to take to a shop in that instance. Everything in this video is 101 basic.
This dudes hair looks like he’s going fast even if he’s not on a bike.
lol , your comment made my day , I was sitting here thinking is this a hair product advertisement
The hair says fast but the moustache says slow.
He resembles Pete Townsend a bit. Seems like a great chap.
😂😂😂👌🏿
@TJ Thunder Haha, too funny!
Thanks, I would add a tip about hex/allen keys, and indeed all spanners or wrenches if you prefer.
Always think in advance what would happen if it slips, or shears etc where will your hands and fingers end up. Particularly working around gears and chain rings. Make sure a slip results in your hands falling away from danger points.
Everyone who works with tools learns this the hard way, so avoid it from the start.
also, clean off the bolts because the grit in them will erode your bolts and tools
Haha I've always had a phobia of this
I punched my brake rotor the other day.
@@creekboi7 punched the chainring the other day and needed 5 sitches, definitely be mindful of where your hand will go
6:56 Neither of my bikes came with a shock pump when they were brand new and when I upgraded the fork on my xc bike it also did not come with a pump. I had to get a Rockshox one from Amazon for £20
I thought the same, perhaps only when you get given bikes too 😂
Same, since he mentioned it I almost feel like I got shortchanged. Almost a 4k bike, but no pump :/
I didn't get one and I have a good 500 dollar trail fork
@@thxman1968 it maybe a country thing, like how some phones you can get in Europe have a case in the box but if you get the American version it doesn't come with one
@@MrStevegregory no its generally when its really expensive forks
Some years ago I started fixing things by myself. Stumbled on your videos while searching for information back then. Now there is almost nothing I can't fix myself (building wheels is still something a black art though). I have a quite old mountain bike, but tinkering with it makes it feel fresh and I wouldn't want to have another. Just want to thank this channel for inspiring and giving me information and confidence!
When Doddy talks tech stuff why am I hypnotized?!
PS: I'm an aircraft engineer and tech stuff is the back of my hand but this always gets me..
completely agree, even for non speaking english like me
Naaah that the 'stach effect, those things should never have come back. Well appart if you're working in the police. XD
I'm an AMT, similar story!
Yea mechanical fitter here but still find myself watching.....
@@ulukai_555 he does look like a bent copper with that tash lol
I know I just watched a 15 minute advert but Doddy made it so entertaining
Thanks
Doddy is our bike Daddy!
You don't have to buy the park tool stuff - beside this there are still good information in the video.
Doddy: "Everything is easy, satisfying, or both!" Lol, I love his positivity.
Nice. Well I learnt something today. Nice work doddy
I read that as daddy lol
Simon Chipling i always do lol
@@bikerepairs8867 same here lol I was just sat there crying with laughter
Mtbs always have tires..... me: remembers Sam pilgrims vid of him shredding his jump bike with no tyres 😂😂
I am 52, and decided to fix my hybrid MTB from 1993. A gift from my mum. I gave up my car for a new lifestyle. Love tinkering with vintage sewing machines and the mechanics of things. This is a great new world. Thanks for the videos, they are all really helpful. I will experiment. My thought was exactly what you said: work without fear of breaking stuff or make mistakes, get better and improve components - until eventually I'll get a totally different bike! lol!
is doddy teasing Park Tool Guy’s mustache in this mechanic episode? 😆😆
It would be nice if bike mechanic skills classes were offered more frequently, if at all. I love working on my own bike but my main reason for taking certain things to the shop are my concerns that I’ll mess up a 1,000 fork, etc. Or I’ll mess up
Something safety related and have no brakes halfway down the mountain. Really just peace of mind to know I’m not effing something up is all I need.
Thanks a lot, Doddy!
I learned all from my first bike that was stolen. 😥 scott voltage YZ30. RIP.
F 😔😔😢. I feel for you
Mountain Bike Addict would one Google search really be that hard?
GMBN rocks! Thanks for continuing to put out this high quality content, guys! (still cherishing my ‘Freak Week’ print signed by Neil, which I bought almost exactly two years ago from today)
One tip for bleeding brakes... use elastic bands to hold the levers 'in' overnight... that normally forces any bubbles up out of the system.
Also Doddy, get over to Blake's place and make his bike storage more secure...
David King I do that , though I use a cable tie.
@@andygilbert1877 Yep, works as well, but I think the rubber band has some give to save the seals being under pressure for 6-12 hours overnight, plus it does provide constant tension to ease the bubble up and out... a zip tie just holds it in one place but with no subtle load to activate the physics of it all...
"There is nothing better than clean shifting."
Just the thought gets me excited. :-D
Thanks for this! I avoid bike shops because my local store took a month to unscrew a front axle, so this should help with my servicing
RJ the Bike guy and Park Tool for the nitty gritty, GMBN/GCN tech, Berm Peak and Spindatt for big picture stuff.
thank you!
Note the discreet Muc-off product placement - oh wait!
Even the rim tape!
And Canyon
Doddy: "...like bleeding a radiator at home".
Me: my forced air heating system is why I fail at brake bleeds.
..hey doddie..just wanted to thank you for your way of sharing your technical skills with us..its always inspiring..you and your guys at GMBN got me back to mtb after almost 26 yrs ❤️ great job..great videos..a lot of fun with you..keep on riding 🖤 🖤 🖤
I was New to mtb at Christmas get my first ever mtb a giant talon 3 how ever I have made loads of upgrades and it has made a better for it using Components that are more expensive than the initial payment for the bike however it is now so good I am am so pleased and due to the GMBN team I have made all the maintenance and how to do builds much easier on my bike so keep up the work GMBN team
Not buying that brake bleeding is an essential. Best left to the bike shop if you’re not inclined
I’ve never known a bike to come with a shock pump.... 🤔
I know Canyon and a few other direct sale companies do it but no shops are giving out pumps with a new bike, or a fork
stefromfortworth My Fox forks came with a pump...some years ago mind.
My Cannondale came with a shock pump.
My Trek did. My Scott did not. I believe it is a Rock Shox vs Fox thing but my Trek is several years old so they may not give them out anymore either.
Just spent a sunny morning sat in the garden putting patches on some innertubes the ‘old fashioned’ way. Totally agree with it being very therapeutic.
While you spent your sunny morning in the garden patching innertubes I spent my overcast morning shredding 20 miles on my tubeless setup. Stay shreddy.
@@rubbersidedown1356 no one cares
I appreciate the enthusiasm and encouragement. "Good fun," "Dead simple."
If you find your Hex nut has rounded off inside, a torque bit of the same size will generally grip it in the corners and free the nut up. Just for anyone that finds themselves in a bind.
#ASKGMBNTECH
Hi guys, I just changed my drive from 3x10 to 2x11, and as always im having issues with front deraileur.
I think i should change the spacers on bottom bracket (curremtly i have 2 omn drive side, and i think due to this im having issues with the ranges on my front derreileour.
Please can any1 confirm this?
Fixing bikes is cool!! I am coming back to sanity following a mental health episode and, as I was afraid to go outside riding, buying old bikes, bike bits, then rebuilding them got me through some dark days.
Very helpful video!
I normally just drop off my bike at the shop bi-annually for a tuneup and upgrades, etc.
Now, that I'm sheltering in place, and just bought a new bike ( Ripmo) and have time on my hands, I have more time
to learn.
As Doddy stated, it is very satisfying to learn how to do things on your own. I really want to learn how to do the brakes and drivetrain.
I have to admit, I'm a bit scared of F'ing something up though, with more technical stuff. Such as replacing the bottom bracket, or anything else that is attached directly to the frame. These bikes are damn expensive to purchase, and damaging something such as the frame is gonna cost you even more!..LOL. I guess I just have to be careful. The shop I go to has a real nice staff so they could advise me, and if I'm really lost, they don't charge much...LOL.
I think it would be cool to build a bike from the ground up! Eventually.......
I just carry the exact size tools I need for my bike on the trail, 2 Allan heads and a 8” Crescent wrench.
As someone new to the world of MTB in their 30’s this is some great advice that I’d probably be a bit embarrassed to ask of mates! Great videos for a complete novice!
One of the best mechanical skills to have as a mountain biker is, the ability to fix a broken chain like new in 5 minutes. Like everything else it takes a little bit of practice. When it's done correctly the place where you broke the chain is stronger. If anybody tells you that's a No-No it's because they're either trying to sell you a chain or they don't know how to do it correctly. Your chain is only as strong as its weakest link. That link is your master link if you use one. I've seen Master links rip in two. Been doing it that way for 30 years, broke my chain once in 10 years. And it was because something got caught in it. My recommendation is to get an Old chain and practice.
4:06 as the rest of the world except usa
@05:20 TIP 1: put the tyre on with the centre of the maker's name at the location of the valve - this way you can trace the location of any intrusion and/or damage to the wheel far easier (especially if you have inner tubes).
TIP 2 (and 3): get a bike stand for set-up and maintaining the bike - and use the stand clamp on the seat post (this is the least expensive part to replace if you break it by over-tightening the clamp).
Good encouragement, "something to aspire to" is a good way to communicate the very tricky business of maintaining ones mountain bike. Being a bike tech myself at my city's bike collective, where I volunteer, and work on retro bike to get them back on the trails for the community. "Rewind" bikes roll in every day as donations. Thank you! I find your tech show helps bring my skills up to date. Keep ur wrench clean! Good day!
When you get an air fork that doesn’t come with a pump😐
Thanks Doddy, Todd here, from philadelphia pa, usa. just got back into mt. biking 2 years ago. Last time I really mtb biked was the 80s. diamondback apex with shimano dx groupset, rigid. Bike got stolen outside gfs house, and I still married her. shoulda got a new bike. Now, just got first fs bike. Nukeproof reactor exp. al 27.5 wow. just wow. Really enjoy your work. very helpful to this 56 yr old newbie! loved the vid of you and parktool stash man talking about newer tech in mtb biking. Thanks brother doddy, toddy.
I’m sure this isn’t the most relevant comment but can’t see a video that talks about “Allen keys” and not recommend a standard Facom 9 piece set, can be picked up under £20 and you will never need another set of “Allen keys” again. Also “Allen keys” are actually called hex keys unless they are actually produced by the company Allen
#askgmbn I've got a 210x50 fox float dps on my commencal meta tr 29 for 130mm travel. Commemcal sell an SX version (same frame) with 210×55 for 140mm travel.
Can my shock be upped to 210x55, is there a spacer or something that can be removed? Or do i need to buy a new shock?
Qu2: how is Doddy keeping his hair that neat on lockdown? The world wants to know
My friend being concerned about his air fork
"What if I put too much air in?"
Me: "Let some out"
"What if I put too little in?"
Me: "Put some more in"
Doddy you went from late 30s to mid 50s with that tash lol
Abit misleading to say if your bike came with an air fork it will come with a pump for it. I’ve never had a shockpump given free with a bike. Good video, I learnt a few things. Cheers Doddy.
Where are the highline 7 giveaways?
such a useful video, nothing felt too complex or over my head. Thank you GMBN Tech!
Thanks a lot Sir, from Bangladesh.
Glad you found this useful! Safe Riding! 👍
Spent about 500 miles on it and so far so good. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA Pros:1. Very light2. Solid quality build3. Fast delivery: It arrived 5 weeks earlier than expected.4. Easy assemblyJust a few cons but nothing major:1. Cheap tin tubes and had flat on first day... but not a big deal. I replaced the tubes.2. Seat is a bit uncomfortable but that's pretty much the same situation with most bikes.3. Seat post is a bit long/high for a smaller size 48 bike - had to saw 2 inch off to fit properly. The lowest setting is too high. The post locking system does not seem to hold well (perhaps because I saw 2 inch off).4. wheels are not tubeless compatible (from what I can tell)
So where does one obtain the nice riding jersey at 5:45? Black and gold is definitely one of my favourite colour schemes - anyone remember the John Player Special Lotus Formula1 cars of the 1970s? they got banned for being too fast (well, too aero actually), fairly typical of Formula1. 😁
Can someone help me plz.....
Can't seem to find this online.....
How do I know what size grommets to buy to stop the cables rattling from the exit of the internal routing?
They're universal mate
Hi, Doddy, welcome back to GMBN.
D9nt forget about TORX keys.... And the problem of mistaking them as HEx type bolts...
Still paying the price for not fidddling around with push bikes when i was a lad.
However, i only just now (at55) starting to educate myeslf through You Tube with channels like this guys .
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who wants to give me a steer on a replacement fork set up ?? Specialized fuze 27.5+ 3 inch tyres, the original set up is only 100mm travel being a newy to the bike scene i haven't got a clue but want something better than what's on there now, does the amount of travel matter so much ie can i put forks on with 150mm of travel or will it change the dynamics of the bike ??
I never take to shop for repairs
Not that it will ever be anything but a pipe dream, but looking at CRC for parts I am just completely lost when it comes to wheelsets and brake cables. The former I do not understand how I can tell if the rear is compatible with my groupset & casette or how to figure out how loud the hub is (I do not like the super loud rattlers), the latter I do not get what kind of cables you use for hydraulic brakes, because all I see are those with an actual steel cable inside (and as I understand hydraulic systems, you actually compress the fluid to actuate the other end, instead of pulling a cable). And it seems to be way more expensive than complete bikes, even when picking cheapish parts, and that does not even cover the cost for all the tools you need.
Merely owning the appropriate allen key is a "mechanical skill"? Obviously not. The whole premise of this video, based on its title is undermined from the outset.
It would be really nice if you added affiliate links for the tolls you mention. Not only will that help your subscribers find the tools you mention, but Amazon you pay you the affiliate fee: it seems like you know what they are because there are quite a few links in the description already. You just may not be making an income form them.
But yea please add the affiliate links for the tools.
I know a kid with a full carbon Santa Cruz megatower with hope hubs, rims, brakes and rotors with kashima coat transfer post fox 36 front and a x2 on the rear and he can’t even do a small box about a meter long without going sideways and me and my mates are always stuck behind him at the trails
No links to the products?
My closed captioning is telling me you are saying "Toby One" for that small torque ratchet set, but dang if I can find one.
Hi
very informative video. however i have to disagree a bit when it comes to tyre levers nylon ones are crap. can't coun how many timpes they have snapped or broken. causing huge bloody knockles. metal levers used correctly and with a bit of caution are way better I find.
Since when do bikes come with shock pumps and forks sure don't come with them either. Good investment for playing around with settings though.
Tubless easy to set up till it comes to seating it when normally better to make friends at local shop so they will let you borrow the compressor.
Best haircut in the business 🦔
In my opinion it’s worth getting a really good torque wrench. It just takes away the doubt. The cheaper ones seem to have a very limited set of torque options
In my opinion, all cyclists should be able to look after their own bikes, only needing to visit a shop if they don't have the equipment to repair something that breaks. Great tips tho.
WTF is that moustache!!!!?????
I Could not pay attention to the video!! I was 11 minutes into the video and I realized that I have no idea about any of the content!
3:52 it is about the tool set with you using so the person is right about this but it's also bad Brand and make of the Model what you were purchasing as well if you bought a set of race Face handlebars or DMR or Easton bars Eastern stem DMR stem race Face stem United that you going to get a top quality bolts inside them no the cheaper models where you see on the internet cheap because you get faults on them
9:26 the cheapest setup it's a great advice but unfortunately cherry don't wanna go to because so I can come along with stand light terraces for any type of jet which is to do with a knife puncture it I have to do is twisted around into your tyre inflation of a Ford then you walking home so advised to any individual people don't go tubeless
6:39 ok setting sag on the suspension there are two types sack there are high medium and low the sag on your suspension if you're lightweight person you have it on their own of the softest setting in the medium setting as well if you're a heavy Rider you have it on the hardest setting but also there is a crucial moment wear certain riders have it on the hardest setting where they going off road and jumping on certain places by the toughness of the actual hard most of the Fall and takes the compressor of the pressurised bounce if it's too bouncing it's only there for likes a comfortable dancing ride for the lightweight people the medium weight people have to adjust it so it's like medium setting the heavyweight people that have to have it on a harder setting
Loving the COVID mustache Doddy!
Question. I'm fairly new to mountain biking, and I don't no if you can add rear suspension to a mountain bike front suspension mountain bike. Is it possible?
7:02 setting up the sag on the air pump itself make sure it's your own body weight or sometimes you have to do it over a little bit toadie weight itself is holding it will you do end up losing a certain amount of pressure inside their especially in hot whereas the fork is in a heated area the air itself inside of it starts to transform and loses the pressure because the heat start with the Vapour and starts making small water in cider heat combined with cold air when you have a puncture or you start releasing how you start smelling weird smell inside your inner tubes like a fishy rubber smell left your bike in a heated area if it's in a cold area it will freeze up and your stories of the amount of pressure is best to have your bike in a medium warm called area but it's not too cold and not too hot
UNIOR EURO17 multitool, not fancy and shiny but it is the best multitool
Picked up a trek fuel ex 8 a few weeks ago. Is it supposed to come with a shock pump? I’ve wondered.
So is there a hydraulic gear system yet or Nah... Seems like the next revolutionary step in bikes...
I already started upgrading my « old » mtb. It’s a univega frame with shimano brakes and gears and I wanted to change my tires. 27,5x2,10. First mistake, I ordered two continental cross king tires with size 27,5x2,8. On the front it fits perfectly but on the rear side not at all, it scratches the frame and I had to sell the second one. Now two rainy weeks will come and I plan to strip my bikes, clean them, lube them, and maybe paint some of the scratched parts. One thing I am curious is if you made a video on how to lube the front suspension (I have a hardtail). Cheers
All dislikes are from lbs's who charge a fortune for a tyre change or indexing gears :))
@01:55 That 'Toppeak' tool is a PoS - I have one. There are better multi-tools. The racket tool at 03:00 looks like a good idea.
Is there a 1 x ? drive train that fits on a square tapered b/b or can the b/b be updated. thank you to who ever can answer this for me
or you could get t handle allen set from harbor freight for 10 bucks, cheap but more than enough to work on a bike
"Schöne Rotzbremse" as we say in Germany.
You can get a lot of life out a hex key if you grind out the worn tips.
I have dh inner tubes and I have not had a puncher for 4 years Michelin C6 if I recall the name correctly
Puncture repair. . . . Been there and done that..... but how many repairs on a tube is too many?
Doddy these days it seems like everyone is talking wildly about air suspension forks and coil forks are largely left out, including adjustments nsd maintenance...
not long ago i learned myself how to properly straigthen a wheel now i want to learn to build a wheel by myself
Here is me just buying a MTB next thing i know is im frikkin professional! FUN and AWESOME!
There are riders and there are passengers. Passengers dont care about this stuff :D probably 11 of them watched this video..
This is video is something! So much encouragement for a newbie like me. Months ago I learned how to fix a punctured tube on my bike. Two weeks ago, I learned how to replace my worn out brake pads. I want to learn how to index my mech soon (which I still outsource to my mechanic)!
YEP TUBLESS IS SOOO EZ BRO NEW TIRE NEW RIMS AND MANY OTHER THINGS SOOO FUCKING EZ I TOLD YOU
Never purchased a bike, fork, or shock that came with a shock pump.
Meanwhile I'm proud I can take the wheels off to put the bike in th car :D
Hi From Switzerland , how we could mounting a MAGURA MDR-P disc of 220 mm with QM45, with a disc of 203 mm is ok, but 220mm I could put a standard adapter PM 7 +QM45, thanks for your info...!!
What can I get if I have a pike 160mm travel and canyon spectral
It helps if there is a major company giving you the tools for free...
Like to new #GMBNTech guy Doddy so thes mechanicals for MTB series maintenance #moutainbiking skills bike's esencials skills #GMBN. Saluds from chile 🇨🇱 🤘😀🤘🗣️yeasickeguy's🚵 in thes so videos💪😀💯
Joe G
That's hilarious cos it's true
Good stuff as always Doddy. I can do most if not all work on my bike, but i have learned 2 things from watchin GMBN.
1) I FEEL BEING 58 and have my ackes and pains i decided to get a new helmet. I ordered a POC like yoiguys ware. Not full face but the tactel. I want more than what my giyro gives.
2) i got the samegrips you all use. They feel great.
Keep up the good work. Maybe a video on adjusting mechanical disk breaks.