INSTALLING A HEADSET AND BOTTOM BRACKET ON YOUR BMX BIKE
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2016
- For today's Tech-Thursdays I cover the basics for installing a bottom bracket and a headset on your bmx bike! Stevie Churchill makes an appearance and almost ruined the whole thing, haha just kidding.
But yea, hopefully this tutorial gives you guys all the necessary information and shortcuts you need to install a BB or headset on your bikes!
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Beating on a 350 dollar frame is not the way to go. A piece of all thread or a long bolt with washers and a nut will do the job without chance of damaging frame.
4:36 made me cringe
4:45 shows damage to the paint on the chainstay from the wood
I love your videos and hate to criticize
Glad I found this comment!
yeah i was like, bruh why would he do that😂
@@MidwestRainstorms
They (and I) have a bearing press, was wondering why they didn't use it. The hammer is perfectly fine for rookies that do not take pride in their work, not a top notch shop.
You my friend deserve to ride a dented frame with an out whack bottom bracket. Good luck with your hammer, if you dont have one you could try a rock.
@@zactrawinski3927 That little scratch on the cs was because he used a large piece of wood.
I've been using the hammer/wood method for 25 years and not once has it ever damaged a chromoly frame. Heck I remember using rubber mallets to hammer on headset cups before bikes came integrated.
Hey man if you're concerned about a scuff on your frame, then you will never progress.
Ride safe guys!!!
I'm starting to think you just carry Tony around and place him in different spots to make it seem like he's still alive.
Lmfao
I will be watching this again while I install BB & headset on my new Cult frame & fork. Thanks Alfredo!
Thanks for the details. Great video! Nice comic relief too with Mister "no-grease."
important to note about sprocket spacing: your sprocket ideally should be dead in line with your driver, or as close to this as possible without the sprocket hitting the frame. shouldn't sacrifice chain allignment just for the sake of using up spacers when most crank-sets give you ample space for the spindle bolts to tighten without bottoming out
solid point!
How much more horsepower will a new bottom bracket add?
300
420 +Ben
And a sweet blow off valve sound each time you stop pedalling
6969 haha +enrique rodriguez
420 dude obviously
hey Alfredo quick question I had a harp 350.1 custom decked out and everything but it got stolen so now I got a hyper bike co bike for Christmas yeah its a Walmart bike with one piece cranks and a small sprocket but have already ordered stuff to make it better but back to what I was saying I can't find the kind of bottom bracket it is I've got a sealed mid 19 demolition at my place along with some mission three piece cranks but also the top of the frame doesn't have the bowl like good frames do so I'm pretty confused on what to do.
Question I'm new to bikes do you have to have that tubing in between the bottom bracket pieces
I had a issue on bb bearing once to install it is the bearing supposed to feel smooth or feel a lil hard to move???
Great explanation thank youuu alf made it like its not even close to rocket science super well explained now my dads putting in mine
If you need me to explain some rocket science, I can handle that as well ☺️ jk. Happy holidays man
If I buy a new complete bike with an integrated headset and sealed bottom bracket and I change the frame will I have to change the bottom bracket and headset and buy new ones or not?
respect your videos a lot my dude ! keep it up
Really appreciate that boss :)
you have a bike shop why do you guys not use bearings presses lol
Sean Hornchek because not everyone has one laying around
you can make one out of an old 14mm looseball(or even sealed hub) axle and some washers and a couple axle nuts and a pair of wrenches.
30$ on the axle at most. axle nuts can be found easy. washers arent hard except for finding a big flat one to cover the bearing, but you can make those ones if you have a drill.
its also lighter then a regular bb press, you can travel with it, its cheaper. and works just as well.
any decent strength 14mm threaded rod should work as well. or anything smaller then 19mm and bigger then 10mm aka 3/8ths. hub axles are easy. just make sure it clears a 19mm bearing and you can install bb's for your friends and charge them 5$ as opposed to whatever a shop charges. or just let them use it.
He's showing you how to at home without one. Cuz he's a boss
Your tutorials are great! You should make a bike geometry 101 video
That's a great idea! Writing that one down :D
I want to get oddysey thunderbolts which are 22mm and i have no idea if i have to have a certain frame. Do the frames have a certain size they take?
Fentski a frame will take any size bearing but it's the spindle and sprocket that require say 19,22mm
Does anyone know what's the width of a spanish bearing? I have a frame that uses euroBB and i had to switch to external bb cups to use something stronger than euro bearings. So I was wondering if a spanish bearing could fit inside those external cups. Thanks.
Hey I have a question I started BMX riding a few months ago and I wanted to know when you buy a frame on any website does a bottom bracket come with the frame or do I have to buy it sepretly
you gotta get it separately most of time but always check the description first you might get one included, unlikely but still possible
watched this video about 3 times, i watched a couple of months ago and about 2 days ago.. i then built my bike and put the cones on the wrong axel and had to find this video again aha.. iv'e built bikes before but accidently stuck the taller cone on the drive side.. it still worked but looked wrong lol anyway thanks for the videos Alfedo :)
Thanks man. Never installed a headset before. Great help.
Ratatatatata!😂🔥😎 boy slamming in w the upload
BOOM!! My dude! +Just Future
How do I properly measure the length need for bottom bracket, spindle, etc. I have a 1999 Free agent speedway Jr. that I am trying to revive to give to my daughter, but forgot everything since I quit racing 20 years ago. Any help would be great. Thank you
Thanks bro really useful to me x
Dude thak you so much this was so helpfull
this was actually really helpful thx
Got my bike back from the local shop, they left off the drive side cone nut. Is there a good reason?
Question,
Is there a reason why S&M doesn’t make the top of the frame’s head tube flush with the top of the sealed bearing?,
Bottom of the head tube the sealed bearing sits in the head tube flush but on top The sealed bearing sticks out like 3 mm,
Do they make a slimmer sealed bearing that will sit flush for the top integrated bearing race?
Thanks
✌🏾 bro, your very helpful for alot of info. But I'm confused on my headset. I've purchased an Odyssey headset put on everything as you said, everything is nice and sealed nothing moves, but when I do come down on the front, I hear a little rattle like somthing is loose, or could that be a normal sound, or i need my star nut knock in a little more... i put this headset on a legion 100 btw...
There’s a lot of variables at play, but you could have your front hub loose, or those bearing could be messed up, your headset could be loose or damaged or your head tube could be ovalized so maybe it’s time to visit your local bike shop
when buying a new bottom bracket does it matter what size your cranks are?
i don't even ride box lmao but i love your videos! love ya man hopefully i get to meet you before school starts
Damn, that means a lot! Come by the OSS Store anytime bud!
I already know but a lot of people don't and they're going to love this video!!! keep the hard work up
Thanks for that Oscar! +Oscar Ruiz
yo thanks for the vid man I'm about to buy a bb and needed this lmao😂👊💯
Nailed the timing! +bike faze
Couldn't of timed it better then haha +bike faze
Yo thanks for these DIY vids, man.
No prob! Glad you're enjoying them!
Great Video Thanks Alfredo Mancuso
Hellya! Psyched you like it! +Dark13 Empire
Damn really helped me learn about the BB on bikes. This was the last thing to learn about bmx's great vids.
Thanks brother, very helpful!
Cheers Derrick!
My bad great vid by the way, you guys are super chill, makes me want to be there...
Just passing by to say i love you (no homo tho) and i got them 180's and 360's dialed (bought a freecoaster), as always nice vid
Ayyy love ya too!
great video! helped heaps bruv!
Great to hear Ryley! +Ryley Chick
Another great vid , love the tutorials 👌🏾
Ayyy thanks Luis!! +luis ortega
+Alfredo Mancuso i have a question my bike makes a squeaky noise when i pedal by where the cranks are , do u know why its doing that?
Hmmm might wanna take them apart and grease them! +luis ortega
+Alfredo Mancuso will do thank you
I just learned something new today! 👌💯 very very very helpful !! 🔥🤘
Hellya Brayan!! Stoked I could be of service 😁+Brayan Rodriguez
+Alfredo Mancuso thanks man !!! 😀💯👌
Nice vid I been afraid to take my bike apart for maintenance is my first BMX bikes I found it in the trash I LOVE IT it needs a thorough cleaning and greasing.
Thanks you.
I Love your lazy fat cat.
I want to swap down from 25 to 23 on my blackjack mafia bike. Mainly for wheelies. Will it be a good ratio? Rear driver is 10 I believe if not it's 9
So for the bottom bracket do I get a 19mm or 22mm my frame is a 20.75
Great video man :)
Cheers Adam!
Man I needed this video I have unsealed bearings and I got a bottom bracket so thanks for the vid
That's great to hear Logan!! +Logan Tittle
What’s the name of the special adapter so my axel hold my sproket?
so im a begginer and while i was learning 180's i shaddered my bb i dont know what size it is though
Just figured out how to join the notification squad, took me a while, but I'm in!
My man!!
when installing cranks how many spacers should I use for the non drive side and drive side? Im getting a guard sprcoket and wanna make sure everything is even so that nothing gets messed up
Hey Grant, you want to put as many spacers as it takes to get the cranks equally spaced. You can check this by installing the spacers, putting the crank arms on and putting your finger between the chainstay and the back of the crank arm
ok thanks for the help!
Good looks I'll check it out thanks!
Anytime 😁+David Griffin
Does my spindle have to fit snugly with my bottom bracket like yours does?
damn ! 9pm , that boy fredo working hard.
preciate the video once again.
Iss 8 in Cali lmao
Haha gotta think about them east coasters +rodrigo suayde
Trying to get them going up earlier for my east coast homies!! Cheers bud! +snuffy25454
+Alfredo Mancuso awe shit son. East coast even later then ,because I'm in the dirty south (texas)
That's true!! Dirty south lol +snuffy25454
is the s&m dagger frame good Alfredo
so i have a mafia kush 2.0 i bought it second hand pretty cheap in good condition and im needing a new bottom bracket and stuff i have taken it apart but i dont have that mid spacer thing its a bit different so im needing a little help
It’s not a super necessary piece
Hey bro I am pretty much in the exact same situation as you. I brought a Mafia Kush 2 frame, handlebars, wheels and forks second hand and am trying to get all the parts to get it working again. It’s a lot more work than I expected but I am looking forward to completing it
You explain so well
Wow, thank you so much for giving a really clear tutorial, I just really love how you explain all the parts one by one, that's just really helpful, and make anything much easier for new builder. Anyway, is BB bearing and headset bearing comes in a different size for different BMX frame, or they had one universal size for all BMX frame. Once again, thank you very much dude, liked and subbed
Edit: One more thing, do we had to find a correct size for spindle to make it able to get inside the BB bearing, or any spindle would just fit right in?
What lubricant did he use? Can you send me a link to where I can buy it?
What kind of greaser did you use? Has to be an specific one or don’t matter?
Doesn’t matter when it comes to brand, just try and get lithium, or very thin grease
hi from Bolivia! you are the best alfredo
Saludos a mis paisanos Bolivianos!
+Alfredo Mancuso igualmente :)
Thank you, very helpful
Glad they help :D
Just spent half hour hammering BB into my new S&M BTM frame, then realised I forgot to put the spacer in between the bearings. There's no way the BB is coming out without smashing it to pieces. My BTM frame has a tapered BB, so there's no way the bearing cases can move in any further (there is still a *slight* lip and cannot get them in any further) so I should be fine without the spacer right? It can't move them in any further when I tighten up the compression bolt.
my head tube dosent have those two rings, can I still install an integrated headset
does the headset cap have to sit flush on the front head tube?
hey need your help your bottom bracket small what size is that is it a 19mm? cause my bottom bracket look small like your what size uou using please lmk pm me please
yea 19mm
HAHHA Best part 8:27 hahha
oh and btw you have the best tutorials i have ever seen... period
Thanks man, really appreciate it :)
This was such a great tutorial. You should make one on how to install cranks
Thanks Ryan! Can do!
Amazing video
Ahh thanks Sean :D
Very intresting vidéo bro 😉👌🏽
its a nice tutorial but i honestly recommend to just build your own Bottombracket compression tool which costs about 5-10$ and is super simple. then you dont risk smashing anything and everything goes a lot smoother
I don’t have a Tony cat do you think I can use yours
Tip to add would be, throw those bearings in the freezer for an hour or two. It slightly shrinks the metal and lets the bearings tap in easiest!
Do you have hammed in the headset bearings ?
yee! good tutorial brah!
Cheers my guy! +xbxspartan
Frame looks sick love the color even if you and nate rock the same from now =D
haha he Rocks a Stranger I have an S&M
just ment the color =D
heres a trick for installing a bb. just buy a loose ball 14mm axle for a front or rear hub. get a bunch of big washers that cover the bearing. grab a couple axle nuts.
improvised bb tool. works really well. you can get the axles for free sometimes. other random bits of threaded rod will work. but a 14mm axle will work in any bmx crank and the length should be enough for pretty much any bb shell. worst case scenario you have to do one side at a time.
thickest section in alot of those axles is like 17mm, and a lot of cranks use 22mm these days so yeah. even with 19mm cranks youve got room.
do u have to use all the spacers
First time watching. Instantly subscribed after you gave props to the cat.
🙏🏻😂+Blood Hawk
Just bought my first bike last week. changing out my bottom bracket and sprocket tonight. I wish I got into BMX sooner!
Thanks brochochi!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘❤❤👏👏👏
What size are the bottom brackets u used
How do you know what grease to use for different parts of the bike that is metal with metal?
Use the greasy shit
I know I’m so late, but how can you tell when the spacers in the bottom bracket are even or flush?
How will you know the proper spacing alignment?
Anyone help us
The spacers u want to place so your crank arms are the same distance from the frame
Can you do a video on installing dual bottom cranks and a dual chain (both sides L/R) I know it doesn't benefit but I Love the look..
killed it alf and any suggestions where to get the Lucas oil lithium grease?
Thanks David! I'd say Home Depot or an Auto parts store like Autozone. +David Griffin
IDOLOS !! son unos genios ..
Te aprecio muchísimo capo! ❤️+Angel Five
I never put grease on my bearings and I have no trouble getting them out. Hell, I just replaced my BB recently and my only one was in for something like 6-8 years. Stevie is right, you don't need grease =P haha.
Haha I'm just a cautious one but to each their own 😁+sickofthis368
Fair enough =D
depends where you live. if you have snow you need grease.
salt fucks everything.
I'm rebuilding mine soon glad I finally know what all those extra spacers are for smh I never used them
Hahaha glad I could help then :) +David Lewis
I grind on the right and my sprocket is on the right can I just flip my wheel around and my cranks and sprocket to the other side and will it still work fine?
No, you'll probably have to get new cranks that rides on the left and another hub that rides on the left either, unless your hub has switchable pawls, you can't flip it.. You can try using the cranks on the other side but your pedals will get untightened within time and as you pedal time..
I made that switch a few days ago and had to buy new cranks that rides both sides and a LHD freecoaster
Exactly!
+avastinho thanks appreciate it!
how do i know the right spindle for my bike?
What size bb do you have
I know I’m late but isn’t it better and lower risk to pay up for the proper tool I am building a bike for the 1st myself (a verde Oxbridge frame) and am saving up to buy the right stuff
you gunna try and do a gryo set up install? I always had trouble setting them up so i just run a straight cable lol
yea! Saving that for a separate video!
sick as fuck dude cant wait :)
I have the same shadow headset and my dust cap raises a little bit more on one side than the other what could I do to fix this or is it normal?
It might be ovalized and might need to be repared
Alfredo Mancuso my frame ovalized?
Alfredo Mancuso I have a brand new subrosa MR1 with a brand new shadow fork stem and headset
Alfredo Mancuso if it was ovalized how could it be repared?
yoo i have a tiny gap on my headset cap and i dont run any micro spacers either. how can fix it?
Where is the tiny gap? like between the bearings and cap?
killing it
Thank you!! +Tabitha Macormac
haha I love Stevie :D
ohhh the homie! haha
Just the video I needed, thanks Alfredo. Also do most frames use a 22mm bottom bracket?
Great to hear Sheldon! Most frame bottom bracket shells are MID, the 22mm is the inner diameter of the bearing for the crank spindle. I think 19mm is the most used spindle size and the new 24mm bearings are the least used. +Sheldon
Nah, it depends on your crank spindle size, if it's 19 mm then get a 19 mm bearing if it's 22 mm then get 22 mm.
Exactly! +Javan Sam
Love homie
❤️+Jared Rueff
The old "bang it with a hammer" method put some nice scratches on the frame :)
Thanks bro. 🕊
👻🙏🏻+Alex Delloruso