7.2FX and 7300 owner here (me, kid). never going to give them up. they're just great bikes to ride, cheap to fix, and a blast to keep packing miles on.
Thanks! I work part time in a bike shop in the summer and teach at a local college the rest of the year. Always play your videos and have learned a lot from you BikeFarmer!
Bike Farmer is making dork disks fashionable again. Maybe someone will make beautiful anodized aluminum dork disks that will last the life of the bike. There could be a market for them.
@@jmaydelotte Right! They shouldn't be called dork disks as that sounds bad. They shouldn't be called Spoke Protectors as that sounds like an insurance agency. "Super Aero Discs" would be great marketing. It doesn't matter that they aren't aerodynamic enhancements as I think a lot of the stuff they sell as "aero" make only trivial aerodynamic enhancements.
BikeFarmer, I bought a bike stand to fix up my old bike b/c of your channel and mission on helping people fix their bikes themselves. I'm a DIYer. I'm an in house fixer and figuring out how to fix it myself b/c I can't afford to pay people to fix it for me. I may have to wait until spring to get my old bike fixed but I did buy the parts and am learning with the help of your demos and lectures.
Staying till the end is an absolute always.. Strangely relaxing to spend abit if my evening watching you do what I do during the day…a lot of shared technique and sentiment here. Love this channel
I've been riding a 91' 720 for 20 years.. I've done everything from joy rides to commuting to fully loaded, front and back touring on it. Wonderful design.
Hi Recently discovered your great channel. I used to run a bike shop here in England and I share your love of old school reliability. Watched the episode of you fitting mudguards to your own bike. Nicely done! There is however a hidden danger that the knobbly front tyre can catch on the stay and catapult you into a face plant. It happened to me but luckily it was at low speed on grass. I always warn people of this inherent danger and only ride slicks myself.
I love your channel. I have a bunch of high-end bikes, but I also own a "town" bike like your Trek. These simple bikes are like an acoustic guitar-pure low-key enjoyment.
I was rewatching the 1991 Paris-Roubaix on RUclips the other day, Steve Bauer placed 4th running a dork disk. They serve a purpose on any bike used hard.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Domane. Carbon with mechanical 105. Updated all the bearings and put carbon wheels on it, and this bike is AMAZING. I have a wheelset I use for the road and another set I use for gravel. I've done everything from 100+ mile road rides in the middle of summer to ~100mile gravel rides in the PNW winter, and it's treated me perfectly.
Now I really want to see the Bike Farmer do a viewer bike review vid. Judge our bikes based on a) would Andy want to ride it? and b) how "practical" is it? Would be a total pander video, but might be fun
Absolutely agreed: This era 720 is "THE BIKE"! Mine is from '97 and I set it up with a swept back riser handlebar and rapid shifters. The 3x7 drive train is super reliable. It looks classy with a Brooks B17. But I wish I had a spring loaded saddle instead. The rims are double wall and great for loaded touring. I added a rack and panniers and took it to Germany to ride for 620 miles or so. And because it is old and cheap I didn't worry about a scratch here and there. I didn't realize that the casettes are bolted together. Again I learned something from your video. Thanks!
I occasionally need to do a bit of maintenance on a friend’s Trek. Very similar to this. Easy as heck to work on and runs great for a guy who just needs it to go a few miles on a ride with his wife. Totally agree that these are ideal for the average rider.
I bought a Trek just like that off Craigslist for my nephew for a college commuter bike and gave him my vintage Kryptonite lock which hadn't failed me in 30 years. 50 bucks later and some Tri-Flow and it was a peach-- fun to ride, fast for a town bike, not much to look at but a perfect "sleeper" for the high-theft campus. A couple months later: "I just left it for a minute...." says he, and It was gone. Campus bike shop manager later said "After they lose their first one, always come back for a new (Kryptonite) lock.
I still have my 1992 Trek 8700 . It had horrible chain suck. That bike has lived many lives. It’s ridden slick rock in utah, mountain bike races, centuries, all over NYC. Now i have my ham radio gear on it just for fun for a nerd commuter bike.
I love the sound of old Shimano freehubs. There's almost like a ding per click of the freehub you hear at around the 29:00 mark. Almost like it sings. That sounds way better to my ears compared to the aggressive clacky noise of DT swiss star ratchet hubs.
Spot on regarding the Domane. Many people (here in Sydney) go for aero racing bikes instead and then realise they do not have the core strength to hold the aero position for any length of time. I own a Domane but am currently riding a loaner Madone, which is great, but I miss my Domane.
You've learned to work efficiently and part of that is knowing by what your senses of touch and hearing telegraph to you about what needs to be done to get the bicycle back in shape. Replacing the parts that deteriorate with age is a no-brainer. The rest of the process is methodically going through the steps.
Toe on rim brakes isn't only for howling, also for having more defined braking modulation. the brakepads on V-brakes even have it incorporated into the mounting hardware for easy toe-in.
This is the Mike Fox motivation that I needed for dork discs and what the mob thinks. Keep on keepin on sir. Lay it on them think. I’ll take hydro disc brakes and a spoke guard while trekking down a mountain trail, other than that… bravo! Keep pushing It’s the real life video game equivalent
My main bike is built on a Fx 7.0. It's an aluminum frame but to my surprise the fork was steel! Best $50 bike I ever bought. Slapped some drops on it, bar end shifters and it'll probably be my main until I break down and get my dream Ritchey Montebello lol.
One reason why I enjoy watching Bicycle videos like this it’s because when you see someone working on a bicycle, you start to figure out how durable bicycles are such as you pulling on the cable to lube it up Bicycles are awesome!! Cars just clunk and rattle while bicycles don’t don’t that especially if you take care of them lol Man I really do enjoy the quality of bicycles especially over plastic cars. I don’t feel safe in cars because they feel so cheap… I feel safer on a bicycle since they can go anywhere you want them to go with little west and tear or little maintenance after or before lol Cars and trucks NEED maintenance and without just an oil change you’re not going far lll
SHOUT OUT for Domane love!!! I absolutely love love love love mine. The spec you described is my exact build!! I don't know if they still offer the mechanical ultegra but man is it the way to go. So many things to charge I just don't need battries in my deraileurs!! My old bike was a 90's Schwinn Peloton Reynolds 853 steel bike and I LOVED it but I rode it for 20 plus years and finally got the Domane when my 40 something year old ass wanted a little more rubber between me and the pavement. Now of course since I watch you bike farm I'm like do I update that old steel bike just for bugging around town??? I'M SO CONFUSED!!
Tri-Flow, formulated with P.T.F.E., is extraordinarily dangerous for both your health and that of your customers. #foreverChemicals Tri-Flow aside, I love your channel!
My fav Trek is 2300 with carbon tubes from 90es, which I bought recently and it was a bargain in perfect condition, somebody kept it in a cellar for 20 something years and never touched it. Much better design then those expensive modern futuristic looking bikes, I love the classic look with lightweight materials. It's weird I found it in Europe, you don't see many Trek bikes in these parts so that was an added bonus. American production and vintage, but kinda modern too, at least for me because I was riding a 70es pretty heavy steel road bike before that.
I had a 2300 too, excellent bikes, but a lot of them from the late 80's and early nineties were the subject of a recall by Trek because the frame tubes were not glued correctly where the carbon sections met the aluminum sections. You may want to check it out from a Trek dealer...better safe than sorry! I got a new frame from Trek.
There's a guy on a cycling reddit forum that recently mounted his brand new bike, which didn't have the limit screws set correctly on the derailleur, the chain went into the spokes and snapped it right off at the hanger. Didn't even make it down the street. Keep the damn dork disc!
If you breed quality horses you should ride one. Same with bikes. You are a master of your craft so don't apologize you EARNED it. My fave Trek is the Crockett and I think I would like a Boone. Nice vid.
Thank you for these basic tune up videos. Love your commentary for an additional bonus! I was taught to add some talcum (baby) powder to the inside of the tire to allow the tube and tire to move somewhat independently of one another and therefore prolong the life of the tube. I noticed our LBS does this as well. I see that you do not adhere to this practice when installing tubes and tires. Care to share the pros and cons of using talcum powder in this manner in a future video? Thanks much.
Owner of a 700, 2013 FX 7.5, and 2022 FX 4 disc so you obviously I agree with your statement these are some of THE BEST bikes, for ‘normal people’ at least. Very hard to part with, as they work so well.
After you degrease the free wheel, it is left un-greased. Then how do you grease it again? The crispy clicking sound is an indication that there is not enough grease. The bearings are probably now floating in a mixture of old grease and degreaser. This will quickly dry out and the bearing may end up more or less dry. I know it is a lot of work and probably not economical to refresh a free hub, so I wonder about some short cut that would still leave it clean enough and greased enough? How about opening it up ever so slightly but not letting the bearings free, and inject something in there? To be clear, I have faced the same situation with someone’s bike. I did the same as you: flooded with degreaser, but then I let it soak in the baddest thickest motor oil possible, filling from the outside until it started oozing on the inside: it did the trip, perfect function and ok sound (not as good as grease), but I know this oil will seep out, evaporate, dry out within 6 months… not great. Also oil is not the best for bearings. I feel a bit guilty to do that but at least you get a bike up and running fast. It’s short term, though. Have you tried some of these “oils” that can be sprayed in tight quarters and then supposedly eventually turn into something comparable to grease? I’m curious about these. Maybe that’s the solution?
I'm waiting until I can get me some bar end shifters so that I can finally start building up my red Trek 420 from the early 80s. Considering eventually doing a 650b conversion on it... Sure hope it fits me when it's built.
My favorite “Trek” was when they were building chromoly Gary Fishers. I always wanted a steel ProCaliber or Hoo Koo E Koo. I worked at a shop when the Grateful Dead edition came out and didn’t have a chance to grab one.
what is the sexy music in the background? ....you are one of the first US guys talking metric millimeters, CONGRATULATIONS. I am a fan. I want to do a container of used farmbikes to Kenya, all 21 speeds. Nice to see you are fitting Michelin tires as well.. We could start a non profit. you come teach in Nairobi
I've got a 4 year old 105 carbon domane in orange and grey. Great bike, not too much it cant cope with (I'm not a speed demon, and I run it tubeless with 32c tyres and there's still room for full mudguards).
If ya want your bicycle to last as long as possible, Keep your chain clean lubed and straight don't cross sprocket them, keep your chain as straight as possible when your pedalling my hybrid, used daily , same chain since 2021...shimano HG71 better pins than the HG40
Okay. You convinced me. I subscribed. Been riding bikes since ‘96. I just recently rebuilt a trek 5200. I have a 7000 frame hanging on the wall and I have a steel orbea I really want to get back on the road. Problem is, the nearest bike shop is hours away and finding parts for old bikes online is nearly impossible. I rebuilt the 5200 with completely new shimano components. Not my first choice but it the only thing I could easily get ahold of. Any tips for the home builder trying to keep old bikes up and riding?
the latest thinking on tires and tire pressure based on testing rolling resistance and aero in a lab is wider and lower pressure is faster plus more comfortable. wider has worst aero but makes up for it with less rolling resistance. the average rider with their average speed and upright position, aero of their tires isn't a factor, so wider and lower is just faster and more comfortable.
Your videos inspired me to resurrect my 09 K2 Sidewinder; my first real full suspension frame. I've had the frame since 09 and we have a lot of history. I got a job as a bike mechanic because of it, I broke the frame and got the manufacturer to send me a new 2.0 version, rode it on tough trails where I broke every part on it, and now it's been sitting in my garage for 8 years. I stripped all the parts off of it to build a dirt jump bike that I ended up selling 6 years ago. So I have a dirty, bare frame with a Manitou air rear shock that needs a 3rd life and I'm excited to start building the thing. I've said it many times, I want a cool dork disc. A Bike Farmer branded dork disc. Why do they have to be clear? Why can't they have color and designs on them?! Let's make it happen! It's kinda like the cycling community being mad that the cycling community calls them clipless pedals and then points out that they actually clip. We can change our ways. Cool Discs, Clip-in pedals. Fight me
I liked the rant stand rant. Yes, we need to continue to focus on manufacturing and similar jobs in the US. We cannot be a consumer only society. Americans have always been excellent at making good quality products. In regards to the "dork disc," they are cheap insurance for your rear wheel! People who've been around a while know the derailleur can get out of whack and overshift, despite our best efforts of being careful and setting limit screws. A chewed up wheel is expensive to replace. I know.
Totally. It's a customer's bike and the reason they use the bike farmer's services is probably because they don't know how to set the high screw so the chain doesn't come crashing off into the bike spokes. It's a customers bike and unless they want it off it would be very wrong to remove it. People are strange.
I have a vintage 2004 TREK 7500FX that was hand built in Waterloo. It's been an excellent bike from the get-go. Although, I recently built a New Albion steel frame (Soma Fab.) that I like even better. The steel is noticeably livelier and has classic good looks. BTW, the TREK weighs in at 33 pounds and the New Albion is just 28 pounds, which surprised me (in a good way).
I sold my domane due to issues with the press fit bb90. Carbon frames unfortunately have a lifespan also. I found a trek similar to the one you are building in the trash, fixed it up and now ride that.
Hey Bike Farmer, one of the things a guy I am subbed to does is takes the most ridiculously stupid comment and pins it as the first comment for the rest of us to enjoy, I love his sarcasm as well as yours…..something to think about, 😂.
I ride either my road bike or my hybrid depending on the road condition. My floor pump has a psi gauge so I inflate my tires to the max rated psi. However I really don’t know the pressure it is at since it looses some air disconnecting the air hose. My rides feel “better” with firm tires.
Ope! Who knew a good bike rant would be so much more interesting than politics? I wonder what years the US made the best banana seats. Remember those? A friend had a bike with a banana seat and a great big stick shift to change gears with and handlebars that went ALL the way up.
Dude, I wonder if I can send you a bunch of pics of my broken stuff on my Trek 7.5fx and get some recommendations on upgrades and maybe buy the parts off your shop. Been limping this bike for a couple years, saved it from a dumpster originally. Need to upgrade the rim v brakes and the drivetrain. Rear cassette is busted on the high gear, front shifter is busted stuck in high. Still putting in miles just want to breathe some life into the bike but lost in the sea of knowledge that is the internet. Need a pros input.
What spoke protectors do you use for most 36 hole rims? It seems like the ones I’ve seen online don’t have a large enough diameter for cassettes with larger cogs.
love the jazz in the background.
7.2FX and 7300 owner here (me, kid). never going to give them up. they're just great bikes to ride, cheap to fix, and a blast to keep packing miles on.
Thanks! I work part time in a bike shop in the summer and teach at a local college the rest of the year. Always play your videos and have learned a lot from you BikeFarmer!
Thanks hey!
Bike Farmer is making dork disks fashionable again. Maybe someone will make beautiful anodized aluminum dork disks that will last the life of the bike. There could be a market for them.
In the 70s early 80s they were actually made from aluminium...
@@westelaudio943 ....or chromed steel.
@@westelaudio943 far better than plastic i have one.
Make them even larger - take that to a logical extreme - and you have a super-aero disc-wheel! Maybe one that isn't $1K?
@@jmaydelotte Right! They shouldn't be called dork disks as that sounds bad. They shouldn't be called Spoke Protectors as that sounds like an insurance agency. "Super Aero Discs" would be great marketing. It doesn't matter that they aren't aerodynamic enhancements as I think a lot of the stuff they sell as "aero" make only trivial aerodynamic enhancements.
BikeFarmer, I bought a bike stand to fix up my old bike b/c of your channel and mission on helping people fix their bikes themselves. I'm a DIYer. I'm an in house fixer and figuring out how to fix it myself b/c I can't afford to pay people to fix it for me. I may have to wait until spring to get my old bike fixed but I did buy the parts and am learning with the help of your demos and lectures.
A stand will make repairs 1000 times easier. You won't regret it
That's awesome, and I'm in the same boat. Keep at it though!
@@not-a-raccoon agreed. so wish I'd gotten mine way sooner
@@Peter-y9o yeah, me too. I bought a relatively inexpensive one, and it's made a HUGE difference.
Staying till the end is an absolute always.. Strangely relaxing to spend abit if my evening watching you do what I do during the day…a lot of shared technique and sentiment here.
Love this channel
I've been riding a 91' 720 for 20 years.. I've done everything from joy rides to commuting to fully loaded, front and back touring on it. Wonderful design.
91'...? I never heard of a ninety-one foot bike before.
I can't believe I've fallen for dork disk clickbait! :)
Me too!
@@Barry101er Me three, I like spoke protectors. I even have a Campagnolo one!
This guy is so laid back he works in his slippers!😂
That new dork disc really pulled this bike together - it looks great!
I grab every Trek or Specialized, Giant, GT I see from that early 90’s era. They all are wonderful,
Favorite RUclipsr, keeps things simple and a great personality 😁
I really enjoy watching you fix up old bikes. It's great to see how any why it's done. It also gives me incentive to fix my bike!
Hi
Recently discovered your great channel.
I used to run a bike shop here in England and I share your love of old school reliability.
Watched the episode of you fitting mudguards to your own bike. Nicely done!
There is however a hidden danger that the knobbly front tyre can catch on the stay and catapult you into a face plant. It happened to me but luckily it was at low speed on grass.
I always warn people of this inherent danger and only ride slicks myself.
I love your channel. I have a bunch of high-end bikes, but I also own a "town" bike like your Trek. These simple bikes are like an acoustic guitar-pure low-key enjoyment.
I was rewatching the 1991 Paris-Roubaix on RUclips the other day, Steve Bauer placed 4th running a dork disk. They serve a purpose on any bike used hard.
The sight of the new dork disk fills me with the assurance that everything will be alright.
This is like biking asmr. Relaxing and you learn something each time!
It's not LIKE asmr, it IS asmr. Even the clicking of the freewheel and the shifters are.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Domane. Carbon with mechanical 105. Updated all the bearings and put carbon wheels on it, and this bike is AMAZING. I have a wheelset I use for the road and another set I use for gravel. I've done everything from 100+ mile road rides in the middle of summer to ~100mile gravel rides in the PNW winter, and it's treated me perfectly.
Now I really want to see the Bike Farmer do a viewer bike review vid. Judge our bikes based on a) would Andy want to ride it? and b) how "practical" is it? Would be a total pander video, but might be fun
Absolutely agreed: This era 720 is "THE BIKE"! Mine is from '97 and I set it up with a swept back riser handlebar and rapid shifters. The 3x7 drive train is super reliable. It looks classy with a Brooks B17. But I wish I had a spring loaded saddle instead. The rims are double wall and great for loaded touring. I added a rack and panniers and took it to Germany to ride for 620 miles or so. And because it is old and cheap I didn't worry about a scratch here and there.
I didn't realize that the casettes are bolted together. Again I learned something from your video. Thanks!
These old school hybrids are such great commuters, speed & comfort don't have to be adversaries : )
love the videos man! really enjoy watching and listening while I work on my own bikes.
Yes this style of bike is very nice. Good to ride on unfamiliar roads where the surface may be rough.
That’s a beautiful, old-school bike, nice job, bringing it back to life!
I occasionally need to do a bit of maintenance on a friend’s Trek. Very similar to this. Easy as heck to work on and runs great for a guy who just needs it to go a few miles on a ride with his wife. Totally agree that these are ideal for the average rider.
Love my domane al5, it’s first road bike, I’m keeping it for many years
"Oh Man, good God, what am I doing ?"😊 I hear you brother(Andy).
Thank you for another highly enjoyable episode.
My early 80s Mixty has a shiny aluminum dork disc that looks really sweet.
I bought a Trek just like that off Craigslist for my nephew for a college commuter bike and gave him my vintage Kryptonite lock which hadn't failed me in 30 years. 50 bucks later and some Tri-Flow and it was a peach-- fun to ride, fast for a town bike, not much to look at but a perfect "sleeper" for the high-theft campus. A couple months later: "I just left it for a minute...." says he, and It was gone. Campus bike shop manager later said "After they lose their first one, always come back for a new (Kryptonite) lock.
Greetings from Namur in Belgium.
Very nice channel, very interesting.
Thank you to give a new chance, a new life for our bikes
I still have my 1992 Trek 8700 . It had horrible chain suck. That bike has lived many lives. It’s ridden slick rock in utah, mountain bike races, centuries, all over NYC. Now i have my ham radio gear on it just for fun for a nerd commuter bike.
"Dekinkify the situation" is solid advice.
Thank you for this video! Greetings from Europe. That "Made in USA" Trek is a lifetime bike.
24:26 "We're all in this together, and I'm pullin' for ya."
I love the sound of old Shimano freehubs. There's almost like a ding per click of the freehub you hear at around the 29:00 mark. Almost like it sings. That sounds way better to my ears compared to the aggressive clacky noise of DT swiss star ratchet hubs.
Lmao you read my mind on the yellowed spoke protector btw😂 breaking it was satisfying
Spot on regarding the Domane. Many people (here in Sydney) go for aero racing bikes instead and then realise they do not have the core strength to hold the aero position for any length of time.
I own a Domane but am currently riding a loaner Madone, which is great, but I miss my Domane.
I just picked up my 5th Trek 750 MultiTrack. I love those bikes!
You've learned to work efficiently and part of that is knowing by what your senses of touch and hearing telegraph to you about what needs to be done to get the bicycle back in shape. Replacing the parts that deteriorate with age is a no-brainer. The rest of the process is methodically going through the steps.
"de-kinkify this situation", he says with the quintet playing sensually in the background 😂
"Ok, here at the truing stand... Also known as the 'rant stand.'" lol love it
Toe on rim brakes isn't only for howling, also for having more defined braking modulation.
the brakepads on V-brakes even have it incorporated into the mounting hardware for easy toe-in.
Thanks! I still have my Trek 730
3x8 grip shift is just fun to drive. 🤗
Looks a lot like my trek 800 sport great bikes keep up the good work love the videos I’ve started cleaning with furniture polish now works great 😊
This is the Mike Fox motivation that I needed for dork discs and what the mob thinks. Keep on keepin on sir. Lay it on them think.
I’ll take hydro disc brakes and a spoke guard while trekking down a mountain trail, other than that… bravo! Keep pushing
It’s the real life video game equivalent
My main bike is built on a Fx 7.0. It's an aluminum frame but to my surprise the fork was steel! Best $50 bike I ever bought. Slapped some drops on it, bar end shifters and it'll probably be my main until I break down and get my dream Ritchey Montebello lol.
One reason why I enjoy watching Bicycle videos like this it’s because when you see someone working on a bicycle, you start to figure out how durable bicycles are such as you pulling on the cable to lube it up
Bicycles are awesome!!
Cars just clunk and rattle while bicycles don’t don’t that especially if you take care of them lol
Man I really do enjoy the quality of bicycles especially over plastic cars.
I don’t feel safe in cars because they feel so cheap…
I feel safer on a bicycle since they can go anywhere you want them to go with little west and tear or little maintenance after or before lol
Cars and trucks NEED maintenance and without just an oil change you’re not going far lll
Appreciate you! Learn something from ya all the time. Have a good one!!
The Domane is a nice bike. I have an early Checkpoint with 11S Ultegra. Very similar.
It’s smooth and stable. Fun bike.
SHOUT OUT for Domane love!!! I absolutely love love love love mine. The spec you described is my exact build!! I don't know if they still offer the mechanical ultegra but man is it the way to go. So many things to charge I just don't need battries in my deraileurs!! My old bike was a 90's Schwinn Peloton Reynolds 853 steel bike and I LOVED it but I rode it for 20 plus years and finally got the Domane when my 40 something year old ass wanted a little more rubber between me and the pavement. Now of course since I watch you bike farm I'm like do I update that old steel bike just for bugging around town??? I'M SO CONFUSED!!
Finally! A Trek bike tune-up!
Ha!
Get somebody to 3D print a dork disk with BikeFarmer on it.
Tri-Flow, formulated with P.T.F.E., is extraordinarily dangerous for both your health and that of your customers. #foreverChemicals Tri-Flow aside, I love your channel!
EXTRAORDINARILY!!!
My fav Trek is 2300 with carbon tubes from 90es, which I bought recently and it was a bargain in perfect condition, somebody kept it in a cellar for 20 something years and never touched it. Much better design then those expensive modern futuristic looking bikes, I love the classic look with lightweight materials. It's weird I found it in Europe, you don't see many Trek bikes in these parts so that was an added bonus. American production and vintage, but kinda modern too, at least for me because I was riding a 70es pretty heavy steel road bike before that.
I had a 2300 too, excellent bikes, but a lot of them from the late 80's and early nineties were the subject of a recall by Trek because the frame tubes were not glued correctly where the carbon sections met the aluminum sections. You may want to check it out from a Trek dealer...better safe than sorry! I got a new frame from Trek.
@@garyfleischman7555 I think this one is from 1996, perfect joints. Amazing ride.
There's a guy on a cycling reddit forum that recently mounted his brand new bike, which didn't have the limit screws set correctly on the derailleur, the chain went into the spokes and snapped it right off at the hanger. Didn't even make it down the street.
Keep the damn dork disc!
If you breed quality horses you should ride one. Same with bikes. You are a master of your craft so don't apologize you EARNED it. My fave Trek is the Crockett and I think I would like a Boone. Nice vid.
The tyres need some flex to work properly and it's kinder on you and the bike, 10psi below max for me is ideal. Great video.
it's a MY99, stock build including Hbar. Love the channel.
Thank you for these basic tune up videos. Love your commentary for an additional bonus! I was taught to add some talcum (baby) powder to the inside of the tire to allow the tube and tire to move somewhat independently of one another and therefore prolong the life of the tube. I noticed our LBS does this as well. I see that you do not adhere to this practice when installing tubes and tires. Care to share the pros and cons of using talcum powder in this manner in a future video? Thanks much.
That looks perfect for who it is for :)
I like your cat, he should make more guest appearances.
Owner of a 700, 2013 FX 7.5, and 2022 FX 4 disc so you obviously I agree with your statement these are some of THE BEST bikes, for ‘normal people’ at least. Very hard to part with, as they work so well.
Lol nice that dork disc trigger shorts at the start, very juicy for the comments! 😂
I so wish I lived near you so I could bring you my beloved '96 Trek 830 for a tuneup.
Road trip!!
Nice tune up, congratulations !
Thanks!
Thanks hey!
Nice job on the free hub.
After you degrease the free wheel, it is left un-greased. Then how do you grease it again?
The crispy clicking sound is an indication that there is not enough grease. The bearings are probably now floating in a mixture of old grease and degreaser. This will quickly dry out and the bearing may end up more or less dry.
I know it is a lot of work and probably not economical to refresh a free hub, so I wonder about some short cut that would still leave it clean enough and greased enough?
How about opening it up ever so slightly but not letting the bearings free, and inject something in there?
To be clear, I have faced the same situation with someone’s bike. I did the same as you: flooded with degreaser, but then I let it soak in the baddest thickest motor oil possible, filling from the outside until it started oozing on the inside: it did the trip, perfect function and ok sound (not as good as grease), but I know this oil will seep out, evaporate, dry out within 6 months… not great. Also oil is not the best for bearings. I feel a bit guilty to do that but at least you get a bike up and running fast. It’s short term, though.
Have you tried some of these “oils” that can be sprayed in tight quarters and then supposedly eventually turn into something comparable to grease? I’m curious about these. Maybe that’s the solution?
I was wondering about this too, would Phil’s seep in and keep it lubricated?
Yup.. this also bothered me. I hope it lasts long term.
@@jefftoonstra5087 could you send an Amazon link or something?
Phil Wood Tenacious oil
you spray greaser in them to me WD40 works very well.
I have a 92 Trek 790 (lugged) that I’ve rebuilt as a gravel bike with drop bars. Fits 700x40s easily.
I'm waiting until I can get me some bar end shifters so that I can finally start building up my red Trek 420 from the early 80s. Considering eventually doing a 650b conversion on it... Sure hope it fits me when it's built.
My favorite “Trek” was when they were building chromoly Gary Fishers. I always wanted a steel ProCaliber or Hoo Koo E Koo. I worked at a shop when the Grateful Dead edition came out and didn’t have a chance to grab one.
what is the sexy music in the background? ....you are one of the first US guys talking metric millimeters, CONGRATULATIONS. I am a fan. I want to do a container of used farmbikes to Kenya, all 21 speeds. Nice to see you are fitting Michelin tires as well.. We could start a non profit. you come teach in Nairobi
Love this stuff 👌🏻😎
I've got a 4 year old 105 carbon domane in orange and grey. Great bike, not too much it cant cope with (I'm not a speed demon, and I run it tubeless with 32c tyres and there's still room for full mudguards).
versatile bike. I love 90's mtbs
If ya want your bicycle to last as long as possible, Keep your chain clean lubed and straight don't cross sprocket them, keep your chain as straight as possible when your pedalling my hybrid, used daily , same chain since 2021...shimano HG71 better pins than the HG40
We'll ride through the city tonight
We'll see the city's ripped backsides
We'll see the bright and hollow sky
La la la la lalala laaaaa...
Okay. You convinced me. I subscribed. Been riding bikes since ‘96. I just recently rebuilt a trek 5200. I have a 7000 frame hanging on the wall and I have a steel orbea I really want to get back on the road. Problem is, the nearest bike shop is hours away and finding parts for old bikes online is nearly impossible. I rebuilt the 5200 with completely new shimano components. Not my first choice but it the only thing I could easily get ahold of. Any tips for the home builder trying to keep old bikes up and riding?
if you drop a tool off camera, does it still need to be picked up?
Specialized Armidillo tires look great👍👍
the latest thinking on tires and tire pressure based on testing rolling resistance and aero in a lab is wider and lower pressure is faster plus more comfortable. wider has worst aero but makes up for it with less rolling resistance. the average rider with their average speed and upright position, aero of their tires isn't a factor, so wider and lower is just faster and more comfortable.
Silca tire pressure calculator on the Silca website
C'mon man! A US made 720 deserves some tan walls🎩
Your videos inspired me to resurrect my 09 K2 Sidewinder; my first real full suspension frame. I've had the frame since 09 and we have a lot of history. I got a job as a bike mechanic because of it, I broke the frame and got the manufacturer to send me a new 2.0 version, rode it on tough trails where I broke every part on it, and now it's been sitting in my garage for 8 years. I stripped all the parts off of it to build a dirt jump bike that I ended up selling 6 years ago. So I have a dirty, bare frame with a Manitou air rear shock that needs a 3rd life and I'm excited to start building the thing.
I've said it many times, I want a cool dork disc. A Bike Farmer branded dork disc. Why do they have to be clear? Why can't they have color and designs on them?! Let's make it happen! It's kinda like the cycling community being mad that the cycling community calls them clipless pedals and then points out that they actually clip. We can change our ways. Cool Discs, Clip-in pedals. Fight me
First 8 speed 720 I ever saw. First with a suspension sestpost, adjustable stem or swept back bars too.
I’m kind of liking the bike . Make a nice addition to the family . What size is the frame ?
I liked the rant stand rant. Yes, we need to continue to focus on manufacturing and similar jobs in the US. We cannot be a consumer only society. Americans have always been excellent at making good quality products. In regards to the "dork disc," they are cheap insurance for your rear wheel! People who've been around a while know the derailleur can get out of whack and overshift, despite our best efforts of being careful and setting limit screws. A chewed up wheel is expensive to replace. I know.
I don’t understand why a spoke protector is viewed with such disdain but a chain catcher on the seat tube isn’t. People are weird.
Totally. It's a customer's bike and the reason they use the bike farmer's services is probably because they don't know how to set the high screw so the chain doesn't come crashing off into the bike spokes. It's a customers bike and unless they want it off it would be very wrong to remove it. People are strange.
People expect you to make the bike better!
Remove the disc and stop over inflating the tires
Monday is a bit early to nominate Idiot of the Week but you’re definitely a strong contender
@@simonbailey2151he is just trying to be funny, but it doesnt work at all
I have a vintage 2004 TREK 7500FX that was hand built in Waterloo. It's been an excellent bike from the get-go. Although, I recently built a New Albion steel frame (Soma Fab.) that I like even better. The steel is noticeably livelier and has classic good looks. BTW, the TREK weighs in at 33 pounds and the New Albion is just 28 pounds, which surprised me (in a good way).
I sold my domane due to issues with the press fit bb90. Carbon frames unfortunately have a lifespan also. I found a trek similar to the one you are building in the trash, fixed it up and now ride that.
Hey Bike Farmer, one of the things a guy I am subbed to does is takes the most ridiculously stupid comment and pins it as the first comment for the rest of us to enjoy, I love his sarcasm as well as yours…..something to think about, 😂.
My 1997 Trek Multitrack steel hybrid bike has an American flag decal under clear coat on the seat tube.
I ride either my road bike or my hybrid depending on the road condition. My floor pump has a psi gauge so I inflate my tires to the max rated psi. However I really don’t know the pressure it is at since it looses some air disconnecting the air hose. My rides feel “better” with firm tires.
Love v brake
Ope! Who knew a good bike rant would be so much more interesting than politics? I wonder what years the US made the best banana seats. Remember those? A friend had a bike with a banana seat and a great big stick shift to change gears with and handlebars that went ALL the way up.
Dude, I wonder if I can send you a bunch of pics of my broken stuff on my Trek 7.5fx and get some recommendations on upgrades and maybe buy the parts off your shop. Been limping this bike for a couple years, saved it from a dumpster originally. Need to upgrade the rim v brakes and the drivetrain. Rear cassette is busted on the high gear, front shifter is busted stuck in high. Still putting in miles just want to breathe some life into the bike but lost in the sea of knowledge that is the internet. Need a pros input.
What spoke protectors do you use for most 36 hole rims? It seems like the ones I’ve seen online don’t have a large enough diameter for cassettes with larger cogs.
Shiny drivetrain!
I like my 2007 "wishbone" frame Trek 4300👍👍