I feel like some people won't be happy that there wasn't riding in todays video, but I'm truly grateful for such informative content. Mike is a damn legend.
im super proud of my titanium frame from mike. he's a top guy, he was very patient with me asking silly questions about how to get my geo right. thanks mike you are the man! Ti57
Hell yeah. Ti 11 here. I’m pretty sure it was the first ti 22” ever made. I did have to send it back twice for cracks since I bought it in Nov 2018. Once at the seat clamp (no biggie) and once on the downtube by the gusset (much more of an issue). Based on what he said about frame life - esp. since this is ti we’re talking about - I’ll probably replace it next year.
Getting to actually sit with Laird and weld is the ultimate dream. I’ve had the pleasure of hanging with him doing photos with Keith king stunt shows and he is the raddest dude.
I’m a washed up BMX rider from the 2000s. I just received my Lairdframe and couldn’t be happier with it. He did a phenomenal job. It will probably be the last frame I will ever buy because I don’t get to ride as much or as hard as I used to.
I have had the pleasure of meeting Mike at Eastwood skate park in wilmington nc the 1st time. I live about 1 hour from Greenville NC. I have run into him at other NC skate parks Greenville NC. Super solid guy. Very intelligent individual. Good to see he is doing well. May God keep blessing you Mike.
This was such a great video, As someone who has weld experience I’d love to see a video where Mike really gets into detail and talks about the machine he uses, his hood, filler wire choice and anything else. I’d be curious to learn all that. I hope Scotty keeps putting out content like this and hope Laird Frames reaches the level of success Mike set out to accomplish.
@@TheShift1313 man I forget how spoiled my highschool weld program was over 1 million on our weld shop 60+ name brand welders most within 2-3 years old several brand new Lincoln smart welders that allowed you to see how your weld stacked up against the last (welder designed for human production) so the welder knows what areas he has to slow down in exc. Was pretty crazy had a robotic welder for us to learn on and program. Was pretty cool got to mess around with the auto pulse for aluminum and I was able to control a way better bead than everyone else because I would add my filler in as the pulse went lower and when it went higher it would spread the puddle out as I penetrate the raw base metal. For steel not much of a purpose for it but these sensitive metals the pulse is amazing to use to control a puddle. He could weld it without pulse but probably has his reasoning but the pulse is definitely a better setting to run to to the various angles he has to do pulse like I said allows for better puddle control
Not only is that titanium frame beautiful, BUT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING WITH WORKING WITH TITANIUM.IT'S NOT FOR EVERYBODY.AWESOME WORK BROTHER.
I started my career as a welder today I am a journeyman Tool and Die maker still welding once in a while tool steel now lol I appreciate this video and Mike's talents
This is a sweet link up between 2 legends, back in the day the Eastern grim reaper was the only Titanium freestyle bmx option, recently heard of Laird frames and am stoked to see they are still around.
Very informative video! Not just frame and tires it is much more technical to produce quality! I never thought that learning about a unfamiliar sport could be so interesting! Having had a few ladies pleasure riding bikes I had no idea what skill it took to create a sport bike! Thanks for sharing!!
Awesome 👍🏻Mike’s frames are top notch….This video was edited/filmed extremely professional all around.. I appreciate the hard work and time into this video…
I love all of your videos, but this is one of my favorites. Some great information in here and it's pretty obvious you guys had a blast! Mike's work is amazing!
The fact that you commented, makes my day. I've just started tig welding after years of riding bmx. It's a fine art. Your frames are some of the cleanest ones on the planet, you should be proud of what you do. Amazing👍👌🇦🇺
I'm taking a welding course in school right now, this is so inspiring to see. I make lot of the same mistakes a Matty haha, so its cool to learn from him as a beginner and see a different perspective from a professional.
Laird is a god! That man has done more for bmx than most. Great video..no riding needed..this information is great for people that are not informed..keep the great content coming boys great to have you guys back!
from a bike rider and an engineering student who recently picked up a 2009 Norco Ryde Chromoly 26" dirt jumper (so 13 year old bike), I'd love a video for those out there who don't know where to look and what to look for on a frame. During the pandemic, we all know supplies are limited. I always check for ovalized headset and bottom bracket, I also hunt for cracks. I guess this could also be a maintenance video for people to check their own bikes. Also what is a sign of a frame coming to the end of its life but has a bit of time left and what indicators say to replace it before it breaks. Love your work Scotty and this video was great.
Great video, as a welder/fabricator myself I love looking at other peoples shops/setups, also great to see matty and yourself interested it the trade! Keep at it fellas
I️ love these type of videos where you just showcase the bmx world and show us the behind the scenes things that we don’t normally see. As a scooter/bmx rider, I️ am so grateful for how much I️ve learned about bmx from you scott
This has some serious "Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe" vibes and it's great! This might be a new thing where you feature some of the people making the different components in the industry.
I rode a lot in Greenville coming up as a kid in middle/high school. My best friend moved there to ride full time and work at the bike shop there so I stayed with him almost every weekend. Mike was always around with the crew and to be honest he was not the nicest guy to us. After a while, if I saw that white full face, I would just leave my bike on the rack and go do something else. He seems a bit more mellow these days, I hope his business keeps doing well.
Great job on the video and getting time with Mike. First off, there are so many top quality stuff being made in inconspicuous buildings like this. You can see where Mike put his efforts and money. That frame jig it awesome. He is right, most framebuilders tack the frame in the jig. Mike's jig is meant to weld the whole frame in the jig. It was also great that he had a titanium frame in the jig while you were there. I'm not a BMX guy (I missed that era), but I was looking for bicycle framebuilding content and I found Mike to be insightful and generous with sharing his knowledge and even his business plan. Going from pro rider to pro frame builder for Olympic and Champion riders.
Awesome video! Love watching Mattie weld, as well as the work and fabrication that goes into the frames.I’d definitely in the future would like to purchase one!
Like the fact in the end he's telling us what to check regardless of who built it. Gave me a better idea what I'm already checking after a strange front end creak/click sound
Mike laird is a legend. First time I heard of him was back in the late 90s when he was on a new bicycle company’s team name NIRVE ! The team consisted of (3) riders. Gary Ellis (racing) Stephen Murray (Dirt jumping) and Mike Laird (freestyle). I believe around that same time is when he moved to Greenville just before the explosion of pro town USA
@@Mike_Laird yeah that’s right. I remember I had the catalog from NIRVE. Back then I believe the bikes ranged from $299 to $499 and that was out of my price range as a kid lol. Hard to believe haha. Also remember around the same time I had the Gary Fisher catalog haha. Always wanted to ride a Gary fisher “air bob” lol. Man I sure do miss the late 90s and early 2000s. What a great time to live. Thanks for the reply as well man. That’s pretty cool to get a reply from you. Appreciate it.
this has been fascinating to watch . I've done a little MIG and TIG welding but no where near to the standard of Mr Laird . my dream would be to get one of Mike Lairds frames . a nice twin top tube flatland frame and maybe see if he can be talked in to making forks and bars all in Ti .
From one welder BMX NUT to another Mike is in a league of his own with quality and pure talent of the welding art! I feel like I should buy one of his frames out of respect.
I use to ride street, park, and dirt all the time just beating the hell out of my bike then I stopped riding, I’m just getting back into it 7 years later and still on the same frame I think it might be time for a new one lmao. but awesome video man it’s cool to see the behind the scenes and to see someone take so much pride in what they do it’s really a work of art 🤙🏽
When i was young back in the 80's i used to clean my bike every Saturday morning . take the old one piece crank out re-grease the bearings and drop the forks out and do those bearings long before everything became sealed bearings and check the frame , forks , bars and even seat post for cracks . i think every kid should learn to maintain their bikes .
very interesting. and for us old schoolers. we played as mike in the og mirra video game. he was one of the people you could be. i dont always comment but i had to for this in case mike is coming to see who is stoked on this video. good job mike.
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I feel like some people won't be happy that there wasn't riding in todays video, but I'm truly grateful for such informative content. Mike is a damn legend.
im super proud of my titanium frame from mike. he's a top guy, he was very patient with me asking silly questions about how to get my geo right. thanks mike you are the man! Ti57
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Hell yeah. Ti 11 here. I’m pretty sure it was the first ti 22” ever made. I did have to send it back twice for cracks since I bought it in Nov 2018. Once at the seat clamp (no biggie) and once on the downtube by the gusset (much more of an issue). Based on what he said about frame life - esp. since this is ti we’re talking about - I’ll probably replace it next year.
@@noelcampbell6411 , you're correct. You did get the first 22" Ti-lairdframe :) .
Mike Laird was part of the original Greenville crowd and was featured in Dave Mirra Pro BMX.
That’s enough to make you BMX royalty.
Pretty sure there was a clip from the Dave Mirra Pro BMX game in the beginning of the viddo
My buddy who wasnt really into bmx back then even knew who Mike Laird was. Legend
Nice I remember him in the game 🤘
Getting to actually sit with Laird and weld is the ultimate dream. I’ve had the pleasure of hanging with him doing photos with Keith king stunt shows and he is the raddest dude.
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In a world so hyper focused on STEM, it's super refreshing to see some love given back to the trades.
underrated comment
The E stands for Engineering. What do you think this is?
@@daycowhite6947 you can engineer all day, but you still need someone who knows how to work if you want anything done.
Great point. Trades like metal work ain't going away for a long time yet and should be promoted 👍👍
Literally went over a ton of engineering concepts in this video. STEM and trades go hand in hand
I'm pretty sure this guy could have excelled in anything he did. Just one of those people. Very very smart person talented dude. 💯
I’m just a tryhard
I’m a washed up BMX rider from the 2000s. I just received my Lairdframe and couldn’t be happier with it. He did a phenomenal job. It will probably be the last frame I will ever buy because I don’t get to ride as much or as hard as I used to.
Thx for your support!!!!
I have had the pleasure of meeting Mike at Eastwood skate park in wilmington nc the 1st time. I live about 1 hour from Greenville NC. I have run into him at other NC skate parks Greenville NC. Super solid guy. Very intelligent individual. Good to see he is doing well. May God keep blessing you Mike.
This was such a great video, As someone who has weld experience I’d love to see a video where Mike really gets into detail and talks about the machine he uses, his hood, filler wire choice and anything else. I’d be curious to learn all that. I hope Scotty keeps putting out content like this and hope Laird Frames reaches the level of success Mike set out to accomplish.
Ive done loads of Tig but that auto pulse on that dynasty was trippy!
@@TheShift1313 man I forget how spoiled my highschool weld program was over 1 million on our weld shop 60+ name brand welders most within 2-3 years old several brand new Lincoln smart welders that allowed you to see how your weld stacked up against the last (welder designed for human production) so the welder knows what areas he has to slow down in exc. Was pretty crazy had a robotic welder for us to learn on and program. Was pretty cool got to mess around with the auto pulse for aluminum and I was able to control a way better bead than everyone else because I would add my filler in as the pulse went lower and when it went higher it would spread the puddle out as I penetrate the raw base metal. For steel not much of a purpose for it but these sensitive metals the pulse is amazing to use to control a puddle. He could weld it without pulse but probably has his reasoning but the pulse is definitely a better setting to run to to the various angles he has to do pulse like I said allows for better puddle control
1/3 artist, 1/3 tradesman, 1/3 engineer
100% awesome
Doing it right, Mr. Laird is of a dwindling breed.
Not
only is that titanium frame beautiful, BUT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING WITH WORKING WITH TITANIUM.IT'S NOT FOR EVERYBODY.AWESOME WORK BROTHER.
I started my career as a welder today I am a journeyman Tool and Die maker still welding once in a while tool steel now lol I appreciate this video and Mike's talents
Man Mike’s frames are the sickest ones in BMX.
What an artist with a welder. I've watched a lot of fabrication videos and that's the nicest titanium welding I've ever seen.
Best frames I have ever ridden period
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This video gives me a whole new appreciation for my Dad. He was a welder for many years. Great video! Go Matty!
Great video, Mike Laird humble af for being probably the best frame maker in BMX.
What an awesome video. Love seeing what goes into fabricating a BMX frame. Gives you a greater appreciation for the bikes. Awesome job guys.
I love how Scotty has expanded his video to more than just the norm. The videos seem to just get better and better.
LOVED this episode! Watching Mike and Matty get excited was pure!
Man a Laird Titanium frame would be badass to have. Nice video as always guys!
To all involved with this, I loved it. More of this kinda "behind the scenes" of bmx. Keep going Scotty ❤️👍
This is a sweet link up between 2 legends, back in the day the Eastern grim reaper was the only Titanium freestyle bmx option, recently heard of Laird frames and am stoked to see they are still around.
I met mike at a competition and he is just the coolest guy.
This is such a good watch. Love seeing what goes into Mike's work.
Laird is a frickin legend. Still remember the bmx games intos with his riding. Seems like an awesome guy and really impressed with his shop!
Very informative video! Not just frame and tires it is much more technical to produce quality! I never thought that learning about a unfamiliar sport could be so interesting! Having had a few ladies pleasure riding bikes I had no idea what skill it took to create a sport bike! Thanks for sharing!!
I’m a welder myself and Mike’s bikes are badass ! Welding with tig takes a special skill!
Awesome 👍🏻Mike’s frames are top notch….This video was edited/filmed extremely professional all around.. I appreciate the hard work and time into this video…
I love all of your videos, but this is one of my favorites. Some great information in here and it's pretty obvious you guys had a blast! Mike's work is amazing!
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Laird is a God, talk about bmx in the blood. Great vid guys👍👌🇦🇺
Thank you for the amazing complement!!!! You’re fuck’n awesome!
The fact that you commented, makes my day. I've just started tig welding after years of riding bmx. It's a fine art. Your frames are some of the cleanest ones on the planet, you should be proud of what you do. Amazing👍👌🇦🇺
Welding is very awarding…. I love it. Stoked to hear you’re a welder to. If you ever move to the US… more specifically NC and need a job…..
Man Mike seems like such a cool dude. Very knowledgeable, very precise and extremely passionate. Really awesome video!
I try!
I'm taking a welding course in school right now, this is so inspiring to see. I make lot of the same mistakes a Matty haha, so its cool to learn from him as a beginner and see a different perspective from a professional.
Laird is a god! That man has done more for bmx than most. Great video..no riding needed..this information is great for people that are not informed..keep the great content coming boys great to have you guys back!
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Not sure what to comment besides I love you guys and Mike and his frames. Always bringing a smile to my face. Keep on rocking in the free world.
I can see it now. My grandson will be riding a Matty Cranmer Hand Made Frame.
Are used to ride with him back here in Hampton VA. Awesome rider
from a bike rider and an engineering student who recently picked up a 2009 Norco Ryde Chromoly 26" dirt jumper (so 13 year old bike), I'd love a video for those out there who don't know where to look and what to look for on a frame. During the pandemic, we all know supplies are limited. I always check for ovalized headset and bottom bracket, I also hunt for cracks. I guess this could also be a maintenance video for people to check their own bikes. Also what is a sign of a frame coming to the end of its life but has a bit of time left and what indicators say to replace it before it breaks. Love your work Scotty and this video was great.
Great video, as a welder/fabricator myself I love looking at other peoples shops/setups, also great to see matty and yourself interested it the trade!
Keep at it fellas
So crazy you made a vid with Mike Laird let’s gooo I really wanted a more in depth of Mike Making frames and this vid covered it! Thanks Scotty!!
Have wanted to see this for as long as i knew about Laird doing this. Love the Weldporn sign. Thank you!
I️ love these type of videos where you just showcase the bmx world and show us the behind the scenes things that we don’t normally see. As a scooter/bmx rider, I️ am so grateful for how much I️ve learned about bmx from you scott
This has some serious "Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe" vibes and it's great! This might be a new thing where you feature some of the people making the different components in the industry.
This was really cool. Mike seems like a really legit dude. I like his energy and how he was when he was teaching Matty.
I rode a lot in Greenville coming up as a kid in middle/high school. My best friend moved there to ride full time and work at the bike shop there so I stayed with him almost every weekend. Mike was always around with the crew and to be honest he was not the nicest guy to us. After a while, if I saw that white full face, I would just leave my bike on the rack and go do something else. He seems a bit more mellow these days, I hope his business keeps doing well.
Dude this is awesome. Talk about quality workmanship
Great job on the video and getting time with Mike. First off, there are so many top quality stuff being made in inconspicuous buildings like this. You can see where Mike put his efforts and money. That frame jig it awesome. He is right, most framebuilders tack the frame in the jig. Mike's jig is meant to weld the whole frame in the jig. It was also great that he had a titanium frame in the jig while you were there. I'm not a BMX guy (I missed that era), but I was looking for bicycle framebuilding content and I found Mike to be insightful and generous with sharing his knowledge and even his business plan. Going from pro rider to pro frame builder for Olympic and Champion riders.
This was awesome to see! I have a Ti frame on order right now and this definitely helped build the excitement even more!
Awesome video! Love watching Mattie weld, as well as the work and fabrication that goes into the frames.I’d definitely in the future would like to purchase one!
How cool is this? Matty and the channel getting to learn from a legend!
Like the fact in the end he's telling us what to check regardless of who built it. Gave me a better idea what I'm already checking after a strange front end creak/click sound
Just seeing the thumbnail and title gets me crazy excited for this video
What a video, been a scotty cranmer and Mike laird fan since day one 👊👊
Fair play to Mike for showing the details , great video
Love Mike Laird….
What a legend
Great video. Awesome to see a behind the scene of what Mike does and building his frames.
Very cool to see some behind the scenes of product productions. Awesome work Mike.
Interesting to see the underside of BMX, it's easy to overlook the build process. Thanks for great content Scott.
cant wait to get my hands on a laird frame!
My buddy Riley ordered one from him it's a dope frame super well done,!
What a great shop and a nice guy. That home made rotating stand looks amazing
It's called a rotisserie.
I've seen ones for cars built in sheds. It's nice to see one made properly.
This is cool. I love the manufacturing process of bike frames and parts.
Mike laird is a legend. First time I heard of him was back in the late 90s when he was on a new bicycle company’s team name NIRVE ! The team consisted of (3) riders. Gary Ellis (racing) Stephen Murray (Dirt jumping) and Mike Laird (freestyle). I believe around that same time is when he moved to Greenville just before the explosion of pro town USA
Gary Ellis was the TM
@@Mike_Laird yeah that’s right. I remember I had the catalog from NIRVE. Back then I believe the bikes ranged from $299 to $499 and that was out of my price range as a kid lol. Hard to believe haha. Also remember around the same time I had the Gary Fisher catalog haha. Always wanted to ride a Gary fisher “air bob” lol. Man I sure do miss the late 90s and early 2000s. What a great time to live. Thanks for the reply as well man. That’s pretty cool to get a reply from you. Appreciate it.
I absolutely love his Frame Jig!! Its super simple and perfect!!
Maybe the best BMX video ever!
DBC.. DAILY BLESSINGS COMING!
THANK YOU ALL for Everything, Everyday!!
I love how he explains welding.True greatness,beyond us all.
I will be getting a dj !!! Thanks brotha ! Amazing shop !!
such a cool video. welding is suprisingly complicated and a real art.
Bro keep on the welding holy smokes ! That second weld was prime !!!
Knew Mike from Dave Mirra 2 would always use him or Zach Shaw.. Legend!!
NICE!
this has been fascinating to watch . I've done a little MIG and TIG welding but no where near to the standard of Mr Laird . my dream would be to get one of Mike Lairds frames . a nice twin top tube flatland frame and maybe see if he can be talked in to making forks and bars all in Ti .
what a legend Mike Laird is
What a fantastic skill. Great work and glad you found a passion in life. Great stuff Scotty. Thanks for the video.
Unreal video! One of the best
From one welder BMX NUT to another Mike is in a league of his own with quality and pure talent of the welding art! I feel like I should buy one of his frames out of respect.
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@@Mike_Laird appreciate the places you took bmx and still are 👊🏼
I appreciate your awesome message!
Mikes the man. Great vid.
That weld bead on the titanium frame was amazing. Like a Bob Ross painting. If he was serious with that job offer, you should take it.
This is rad to see. I fabricate a lot of things and it’s interesting to see other Areas of fabrication
I use to ride street, park, and dirt all the time just beating the hell out of my bike then I stopped riding, I’m just getting back into it 7 years later and still on the same frame I think it might be time for a new one lmao. but awesome video man it’s cool to see the behind the scenes and to see someone take so much pride in what they do it’s really a work of art 🤙🏽
When i was young back in the 80's i used to clean my bike every Saturday morning . take the old one piece crank out re-grease the bearings and drop the forks out and do those bearings long before everything became sealed bearings and check the frame , forks , bars and even seat post for cracks . i think every kid should learn to maintain their bikes .
Best way to weld a frame! 👍 Had couple of custom bicycle frames made road and MTB surprised some one is doing for Modern BMX 👍
Professional and proper.
watching Mike ride is like watching water flow from a tap. Fluid.
Damn! Thx for the amazing comment!
Laird is the best!
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This definitely seals the deal on me wanting a Laird Custom.
Great video! These Ti-lairdframes are awesome!
very interesting. and for us old schoolers. we played as mike in the og mirra video game. he was one of the people you could be. i dont always comment but i had to for this in case mike is coming to see who is stoked on this video. good job mike.
Great educational video on the frames. Loved it
Thank you for sharing this guy
i love laird. one of my favorite riders in Dave Mirra cause he had shin guards lol
Thx yo! 👊🏼💥
just when I thought I couldnt possibly be any more excited for mine to get here...I stand corrected.
This was so cool. Never even thought about how a bike gets made
Very cool vid Scotty!
He is a huge legend. He was my childhood including Dave osoto, chase, Hoffman aitkens unturndowns
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What an awesome video man! Super interesting!
Would be really cool to see a riding session with Mike Laird
Fantastic video today! No riding but still so interesting!
Is his Lairdframe logo anodized in the titanium? If so, that's one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Sorry no sir
Awesome video scotty thanx
This is true love true amazing laird customs