I usually lose the brake blocks so use a short length of pool noodle under the brake lever instead. I use a cheap shower cap over the rotors to protect them from lube/detergent when cleaning or as just an extra layer of protection when travelling.
The best thing to use for stuck brake pads is something everyone has. A BUTTER KNIFE. Also works great as a tire lever when thicker plastic ones aren’t working. It can be used to scrape things clean like tires (sealant and dirt) or pry various things apart on the bike. Can be used as a flathead screwdriver as well on bigger screws. I Always have one in the garage/toolbox.
Another brilliant tech video from Doddy, I put a black mark on one of the chain link plates when I oil my chain and apply a drop of oil on each roller until I get back to the black mark, then wipe off the access, been doing this since the 90s,much easier now with single chain rings. 🤘
I like that you;re using Centerline X centerlocks. That's a nice vote of confidence. I have them on my gravel bike and trying to decide between sticking with or switching to the HS2s for an alpine tour... I got ceramic pads but thicker rotors could help with the heat management too.
Those things are actually super helpful. For my personal workshop, I wouldn't get one because I don't have the space or the budget, but sure, they're helpful.
People noways are not as capable as this kind of thing as 20 years ago imo. Read "Killdozer". If you can get a good source the writer assumes a level of mechanical knowledge lost on most modern people. When reading this story in a collection it hit me how lost modern folks can be unless they go out of their way to learn about mechanical systems. Most people need a useless tool nowadays because they will hit the brake lever out of ignorance. If you don't someone else might. The local rep at REI gave us a brake spacer yesterday while picking up my son's beginner MTB and I rolled my eyes while simultaneously realizing that my son probably needs that crutch and I was thankful. Damn the technological progress that leads to mental detachment, hehe.
I’d suggest to stay away from using a flathead screwdriver to separate brake pads as you can damage/mar your pads with it. I always carry the plastic brake pads separator that comes with new brake calipers in my backpack. Plastic tire lever or strong butter knife will do the trick as well.
Excellent video. I would add the mistake some do by puting the bicycle laying in the wrong side.. that may cause damage to the speed system. Greetings from the Galilee.
Could you do a video on some useful tools or other useful things to keep in the car for an outing on your bike. Incase something goes wrong that cant be fixed trail side
I wedge a hex key between my pads then pull the lever. It won't move, trust me. Losing axles is an issue. It's easily fixed, just pop the axle into the fork/frame. Keep a set of hex keys, a t25, a spanner and pliers in the car. It helps assembly at the ride. While you're at it, throw in a pump and whatever spare bits you need. The car can become a base. Tip-ex is your friend. If you need to rotate your bars to fit or remove the bars, a tip-ex mark creates a nice easy index for consistent reassembly.
If your rear quick release is back it can get caught in other riders spokes and if your front quick release points forward or back the same could happen
One thing to watch out for with that particular model of (otherwise excellent) pump: The chuck end unscrews from its pipe pretty easily without noticing while getting it out, fixed to the valve and put away again a few times, and is then a small, black, vital thing to hunt for. I spent a thoroughly unpleasant 20 minutes pulling heather up looking for mine when it dropped off 10 miles from civilisation in the Cairngorms with a completely flat tyre on a biblically wet evening back in the autumn. Much rejoicing when I did find it - good thing there was nobody about to see my soggy celebratory dance! Always check it's firmly screwed on before use!
My brake pads never seem to stick together, is that normal? NOTE: this also might me being a dumb and have very rarely pushed them back out, but I don’t hear or feel any rubbing against the rotor.
I spray the chain lube on to a rag then grip the chain with the rag and back pedal a while. Far less messy and prevents any excess from being left on the chain to attract dirt. Another benefit is you waste far less chain lube. I ride every day and lube my chain very often. Chain lube last longer this way than even using the one drop per link method of non spray lubes. Once a week or Soni do the same rag procedure but with a degreaser. Then run it through a clean rag a bunch of times until the chain runs clean on the rag then repeat the lube process above
That way you waste almost as much lubricant due to the rag's capillary effect. And you just lubricate the outside of the links. With the dropping method the lubricant gets into the rollers due to capillary effect (again) and keeps them rolling freely while the excessive oil keeps the chainrings lubricated too.
Baha Keskinsoy that moment when your shock is more expensive than your car. I rather have a inexpensive car (needs less repairs/ no electronics) and a nice bike. Bikes are more fun!
I'm wanting to increase my air fork from 130mm to 140mm, I wonder if I can get a 160mm fork and reduce the travel down to 140mm? I was looking at 2017 rockshox pike.
I just take a trackpump from the getgo. also, i you are in danger of bending your valvecores, the best and safest way of pumping is to take out the wheel, hold the pumphead facing up and insert the valve from above. there is no chance of bending this way and as an added bonus, if your rubber seals in the pump are a little worn, it helps keep an airtight seal.
A little lifehack i discovered yesterday. If the end of the valve core snaps and the internal pressure of the tire is still holding it shut but you're afraid of it leaking out then if there is still a small bit of the threaded part in the valve you can screw the tip back on with the other side. This works in a pinch but definitely get a new valve as soon as possible because this hack still won't let you pump up your tires
Great to see your hands in action. MORE VIDEO OF YOUR HANDS USING TOOLS. I admire your dexterity as much as other admire your riding skills. Teach me to change a tire. If I was faster and more confident, then I might have the right rubber for the conditions.
Good video Doddy. Just curious, do you really ride with your hair so neat and sprayed up like that? I just started to use pomade again. It's sure uncomfortable even when not riding.
You can, but you must be very sparing with the quantity and keep it away from most other parts of your bike or you may have to overhaul the bike to re-lube everything. Consider using degreaser instead. Or kerosene. I like using a damp cloth with kerosene to clean my chain. Then I wash it using soapy water (dish soap) until the kerosene is gone, then I dry it using a hair dryer and re-lube it with oil.
Why are you lubing your chain at the trailhead? The best time to lube your chain is after you clean your bike after the ride, it leaves plenty of time for the excess carrier to dry off the chain, so your chain will stay cleaner.
about the valve cores. I just replace those damn things with innertubes with car valve tubes. Which are pretty much bullet proof compared to those terribly designed always bending pieces of crap.
Some of them are threaded down to the bottom and contains a little nut to don't allow the valve being pushed down. If yours isn't that type then just put a ziptie around the bottom of the valve! (Or just put a small pipe onto the valve as a spacer then use a valve nut!) Or juts use your hand to grab the valve while you put the pump on with your other hand! Plenty of solutions...
Given the never ending new tech and new products that are churned out how come we are still using such a flimsy, temperamental and unreliable thing like the Presta valve? I've lost count of the valves I've broken by gently attaching a pump, the dodgy valves that seem to leak or don't like a pump on them or snap off with surprising ease!!! Forget eagle, xtr, Di2, 1by just give us something better than the current Presta!
Use the elastic lanyard around the bars as a "safety line" in case it ever pops off or gets knocked off on the ride. Silicone skin for MTB use, as well as remember to carry an allen key to tighten the mount on the bar as well as the centre screw where the garmin is mounted. Barfly do the best mounts, with zero vibration and movement no matter how hard i try. Try the Barfly 4 Max. Not cheap but lifetime guarantee with every attachment for every computer i've ever seen + cam mounts too.
I really wish GMBN and the sister channels would be more environmentally conscious. Especially in the videos where your giving advice, and tips. You guys have a huge impact in the community. Use it to promote better habits. The way you were using that spray lube was just terrible and shooting it off into nowhere for some b-roll really mad me sick. The mountain biking community should be concerned about protecting the places we like to ride...
you can also use a tire lever to separate the brake pads
Iirc the parktool lever has an end specifically designed for it.
Legend has it that Doddy actually rides his bike.
I usually lose the brake blocks so use a short length of pool noodle under the brake lever instead. I use a cheap shower cap over the rotors to protect them from lube/detergent when cleaning or as just an extra layer of protection when travelling.
You guys do a great service to the MTB community with your professional videos!! Thanks!!
The best thing to use for stuck brake pads is something everyone has. A BUTTER KNIFE. Also works great as a tire lever when thicker plastic ones aren’t working. It can be used to scrape things clean like tires (sealant and dirt) or pry various things apart on the bike. Can be used as a flathead screwdriver as well on bigger screws. I Always have one in the garage/toolbox.
Another brilliant tech video from Doddy, I put a black mark on one of the chain link plates when I oil my chain and apply a drop of oil on each roller until I get back to the black mark, then wipe off the access, been doing this since the 90s,much easier now with single chain rings. 🤘
Peter Sauer do you need the mark??.. start at the master link..
DINO IDEAS your right, but with a shimano connecting pin,its a bit difficult to see,easy to just use a black paint marker one of the chain links.
I like that you;re using Centerline X centerlocks. That's a nice vote of confidence. I have them on my gravel bike and trying to decide between sticking with or switching to the HS2s for an alpine tour... I got ceramic pads but thicker rotors could help with the heat management too.
I save all my valve cores from inner tubes, so I have a stock when they get bent.
Some good advice.
I learned a few things...but I dont have a disc rotor...just old school brakes so half of this video did not apply to my bike.
Parktool makes a dedicated, expensive, unnecessary tool for every bs, dont they?
RUclips User child you see the $45 coffee cup?
Those things are actually super helpful. For my personal workshop, I wouldn't get one because I don't have the space or the budget, but sure, they're helpful.
Useful though
DON'T YOU RANT ON THE PIZZA CUTTER!!!
People noways are not as capable as this kind of thing as 20 years ago imo. Read "Killdozer". If you can get a good source the writer assumes a level of mechanical knowledge lost on most modern people. When reading this story in a collection it hit me how lost modern folks can be unless they go out of their way to learn about mechanical systems. Most people need a useless tool nowadays because they will hit the brake lever out of ignorance. If you don't someone else might. The local rep at REI gave us a brake spacer yesterday while picking up my son's beginner MTB and I rolled my eyes while simultaneously realizing that my son probably needs that crutch and I was thankful. Damn the technological progress that leads to mental detachment, hehe.
You can just use a knife to separate brake pads? And you can bend back bent valve cores
I’d suggest to stay away from using a flathead screwdriver to separate brake pads as you can damage/mar your pads with it. I always carry the plastic brake pads separator that comes with new brake calipers in my backpack. Plastic tire lever or strong butter knife will do the trick as well.
Doddy is awesome. Crazy knowledgable. Great ride. And excellent presenter. #underrated!
Excellent video.
I would add the mistake some do by puting the bicycle laying in the wrong side.. that may cause damage to the speed system.
Greetings from the Galilee.
Depends - damaging drivetrain or brakes - pick one!
New to the channel. What about tlc to your frt shocks. Just brought a second marin 140 and keep loosing air from the frt shock!
and with a spray chain lube ... use the lil straw on the can and spray from the rotor side then you're spraying it away from the bike not towards it
colin p very sound advice thank you.
It’s common to make a mess and mist your disc brake rotors with spray chain lubes... I always prefer to use drip bottle chain lubes to avoid that.
Great video Doddy! Love all GMBN's channels!! 👍🏻😁
Could you do a video on some useful tools or other useful things to keep in the car for an outing on your bike. Incase something goes wrong that cant be fixed trail side
A link from a SRAM XX1 chain is the perfect size to undo a valve core
What mini pump is that thanks
Seth’s bike hacks recommend lolly sticks jamming into the brake pads, but I found UK lolly sticks are a bit too thin. Maybe I’ll stick two together.
I wedge a hex key between my pads then pull the lever. It won't move, trust me.
Losing axles is an issue. It's easily fixed, just pop the axle into the fork/frame.
Keep a set of hex keys, a t25, a spanner and pliers in the car. It helps assembly at the ride. While you're at it, throw in a pump and whatever spare bits you need. The car can become a base.
Tip-ex is your friend. If you need to rotate your bars to fit or remove the bars, a tip-ex mark creates a nice easy index for consistent reassembly.
The maxle is either to the back of the bike or the same as this fox one manual says either works
When I have a wheel off the bike I use the disk brake shipping spacer then if I pull the lever no problem.
If your rear quick release is back it can get caught in other riders spokes and if your front quick release points forward or back the same could happen
One thing to watch out for with that particular model of (otherwise excellent) pump: The chuck end unscrews from its pipe pretty easily without noticing while getting it out, fixed to the valve and put away again a few times, and is then a small, black, vital thing to hunt for. I spent a thoroughly unpleasant 20 minutes pulling heather up looking for mine when it dropped off 10 miles from civilisation in the Cairngorms with a completely flat tyre on a biblically wet evening back in the autumn. Much rejoicing when I did find it - good thing there was nobody about to see my soggy celebratory dance! Always check it's firmly screwed on before use!
What is the liner you have used in the boot, looks very good
My brake pads never seem to stick together, is that normal? NOTE: this also might me being a dumb and have very rarely pushed them back out, but I don’t hear or feel any rubbing against the rotor.
Your breaks are prob mechanical and not hydrologic then
I spray the chain lube on to a rag then grip the chain with the rag and back pedal a while. Far less messy and prevents any excess from being left on the chain to attract dirt. Another benefit is you waste far less chain lube. I ride every day and lube my chain very often. Chain lube last longer this way than even using the one drop per link method of non spray lubes.
Once a week or Soni do the same rag procedure but with a degreaser. Then run it through a clean rag a bunch of times until the chain runs clean on the rag then repeat the lube process above
That way you waste almost as much lubricant due to the rag's capillary effect. And you just lubricate the outside of the links. With the dropping method the lubricant gets into the rollers due to capillary effect (again) and keeps them rolling freely while the excessive oil keeps the chainrings lubricated too.
Great video. Really useful for a newby.
thank you got the pedal trick!!
What brand is that camo trunk liner? Couldn't quite make it out in the vid.
If you push your brake pads do you have to bleed your brake lines after?
That moment when your bike is more expensive than your car😂
Baha Keskinsoy that would be a really proud moment..
Baha Keskinsoy that moment when your shock is more expensive than your car.
I rather have a inexpensive car (needs less repairs/ no electronics) and a nice bike.
Bikes are more fun!
The moment when your bike is worth more than all the bikes in the cafe bike stand!
Lol ikr 🤣
Lol i have spent well over 10 times more on my bike than i have on my. Car
I'm wanting to increase my air fork from 130mm to 140mm, I wonder if I can get a 160mm fork and reduce the travel down to 140mm? I was looking at 2017 rockshox pike.
In reguards to the valve core. I have a threaded adaptor on my wheels. Would that reduce or even render this problem void?
Use a clean 2 pence piece as a pad spacer it’s the same width as the router, put an elastic band on the lever to hold it in place
Let’s spell that properly rotor
Unrelated question sorry...... What is that watch he's wearing? I want a better look at one of those.....
what valve core wrench is that? and where could i get it in Australia.
I use a spare link from a 1 x 11 SRAM chain perfect fit, and you can attach it to your key ring
like probably every tool they use, it's a Park tool.
I just take a trackpump from the getgo. also, i you are in danger of bending your valvecores, the best and safest way of pumping is to take out the wheel, hold the pumphead facing up and insert the valve from above. there is no chance of bending this way and as an added bonus, if your rubber seals in the pump are a little worn, it helps keep an airtight seal.
5:40 sound advice for keeping your partner satisfied.....
9:32 Thats the wrong "to" should be "too." Welcome GMBN.
Thanks for the catch
No it’s correct. Besides, it’s a bike video knot a spelling bee...
nycgmr Im referring the second "to" not the first one. I know you're screwing around about your spellings lol
Where do you get valve cores? Every bike shop I've been to says I have to buy new tubeless valve stems?
canyon mercer ebay or amazon
old tubes.
Old inertubes
It's possible to use the tip of a chain tool (the one to remove pins) to remove valve cores :]
Felipe R. How?
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Felipe R. Thanks!!
Thanks. Clear and helpful
i use spray lube ONLY on my suspension and general stuff, drivetrain has a chain specific lube
A little lifehack i discovered yesterday. If the end of the valve core snaps and the internal pressure of the tire is still holding it shut but you're afraid of it leaking out then if there is still a small bit of the threaded part in the valve you can screw the tip back on with the other side. This works in a pinch but definitely get a new valve as soon as possible because this hack still won't let you pump up your tires
This is really an addicting channel
Great, practical advice.
What mini pump is that?? I need it lmao
Are universal valves core ok to buy ?
Doddy: "A little TLC goes a long way"
Me: "Don't go chasing waterfalls"
Great to see your hands in action. MORE VIDEO OF YOUR HANDS USING TOOLS. I admire your dexterity as much as other admire your riding skills. Teach me to change a tire. If I was faster and more confident, then I might have the right rubber for the conditions.
Good video Doddy. Just curious, do you really ride with your hair so neat and sprayed up like that? I just started to use pomade again. It's sure uncomfortable even when not riding.
WD40 for the win!
Hello.Can i use diesel or patrol for decrease my mtb's chain?tnx
You can, but you must be very sparing with the quantity and keep it away from most other parts of your bike or you may have to overhaul the bike to re-lube everything.
Consider using degreaser instead. Or kerosene.
I like using a damp cloth with kerosene to clean my chain. Then I wash it using soapy water (dish soap) until the kerosene is gone, then I dry it using a hair dryer and re-lube it with oil.
The easy way I remember pedal thread direction is the right pedal is right hand thread and the left pedal is left hand thread. Easy.
Why are you lubing your chain at the trailhead? The best time to lube your chain is after you clean your bike after the ride, it leaves plenty of time for the excess carrier to dry off the chain, so your chain will stay cleaner.
Great info, thanks!
This is a really helpful video, thanks Doddy.
Always great tips Doddy👊🏽🚵🏽🌵
Thanks Doddy ! Great tips
should i maintain my bike even maintain the bearings after 30h of riding? Plz tell me the answer thx
No
Great video... Thanks!
Wd 40 lube or muc off?
about the valve cores. I just replace those damn things with innertubes with car valve tubes. Which are pretty much bullet proof compared to those terribly designed always bending pieces of crap.
Once i had it happening that it broke off the tube and had to get a new one... Only happened to me once. But still it happened.
What kind or model of bike is h3 using
Scott genius 900 tuned
pedal wrench or 15mm wrench does the trick for pedals. having a chain cleaner setup will help in not spraying crap everywhere. c'mon Doddy
Better than my old Saris rack
Great job, Thank you for all this !!!!!!!!
Number one should be to leave the QR at home when taking the front wheel out. Very nice on a big trip...
Top hack you can use a 3.2 spoke tool to use as a valve tool.
liam gill works great ..but valve core removers make lousy spoke keys...
Best solution to bending valve cores... Schrader valves :p
Oh no! Anything but a Schrader :)
no thanks
What's the problem with it? I've never had any of them failing on me...
Péter Kiss If the wheel has low pressure, attaching a pump which doesn't thread on is a pain in the ass, since the valve loves to go in the tire
Some of them are threaded down to the bottom and contains a little nut to don't allow the valve being pushed down. If yours isn't that type then just put a ziptie around the bottom of the valve! (Or just put a small pipe onto the valve as a spacer then use a valve nut!) Or juts use your hand to grab the valve while you put the pump on with your other hand! Plenty of solutions...
What pump is that?
Think it’s a Topeak Turbo Morph G Mini Pump with Gauge.
Screw presta valves. I drilled my rims for schrader valves. Soooooooo much nicer!
I use a clean but strong butter knife for the brakepistons. Also, in case of emergency, make yourself a sandwich ;-)
Nikolai Busch I always use my tire-levers. Works best for me
cool technique to get the pedals off on the road..#thumpsup
Blunt Butter knife works just fine
Just smashed my hand into the gears while undoing pedals, it was a 2x so the gears stabbed me
Rip
10:11 (laughs in schrader)
Did I see you apply WD 40 as a lubricant? WD 40 is not actually a anti-friction lubricant. It is a water displacing spray. It is a lousy chain lube.
You should do an episode on how to protect your bike against the punters as you call them when using public transportation.
New bike owner here. I had the assumption that I would ruin them permanently if that were to happen
Nice Oakley time machine
5:40
I made myself a brake pad spacer out of a wooden carpenters shim
Nice vid , but i think if you have a bike like this you can buy a bike rack. So the problems solved. Anyways good tips.
trunk = theft protection!
These days you can get bikeracks with locks, plus you load your bike at home, drive to the track, unload, hop on and of you go.
Jorgen Kremer
Or use a regular lock and lock the bike to the rack
You would get fallowed home with a beauty of a bike like that
Great stuff their Doddy but my question is did you actually find time to go riding or did the sun go down cheers 🍻
Given the never ending new tech and new products that are churned out how come we are still using such a flimsy, temperamental and unreliable thing like the Presta valve? I've lost count of the valves I've broken by gently attaching a pump, the dodgy valves that seem to leak or don't like a pump on them or snap off with surprising ease!!! Forget eagle, xtr, Di2, 1by just give us something better than the current Presta!
timmy turner Presta valve has been doing just that for over a hundred years 😧
timmy turner because bikes have been around for a long time and inner tubes since 1845.
Great!!
I just broke my Garmin on my bar when I toke the bike out of the car and put the bike upside down
*_toke_*
I use a silicon skin to protect my Garmin
Rip🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😭😭😭😭
Use the elastic lanyard around the bars as a "safety line" in case it ever pops off or gets knocked off on the ride. Silicone skin for MTB use, as well as remember to carry an allen key to tighten the mount on the bar as well as the centre screw where the garmin is mounted. Barfly do the best mounts, with zero vibration and movement no matter how hard i try. Try the Barfly 4 Max. Not cheap but lifetime guarantee with every attachment for every computer i've ever seen + cam mounts too.
talks about rim brakes but not quick release skewers most budget bikes have quick release skewers but rarely do they have rim brakes
Doddy I think you're missing a cap on that back tire
You can just use pliers instead of a valve core removal tool. So many unnecessary bike tools...
Pedals never come off that easy lol
Also don't forget to pack your axles. Nothing worse than a 2 hour drive then remembering you left it on top of the telly.
What's your axle doing on top of your telly in the first place?
@@felderosa make shift ariel? Nah must've just put it down while packing. Always screw it back into the fork when I take a wheel out now.
Rim brakes weren’t so bad after all...
I really wish GMBN and the sister channels would be more environmentally conscious. Especially in the videos where your giving advice, and tips. You guys have a huge impact in the community. Use it to promote better habits. The way you were using that spray lube was just terrible and shooting it off into nowhere for some b-roll really mad me sick. The mountain biking community should be concerned about protecting the places we like to ride...
Bye
Daniel bisoño
shimano xtr 9100