i got my old childhood bike out of the garage a few days ago after not moving it for about 5 years and this video was perfect for me to understand which parts only need some new grease and which parts i need to replace. thank you!
I did BMX back in the 80'S (yes I'm old at 52) and for me when it came to my bike, Mondays and Fridays were maintenance and inspection days for my bike, and I had a schedule of things that got replaced at certain intervals no matter what. I hope that you addressed all of the issues with the bikes owner and he had them taken care of.
I always try to find little things to adjust or clean up on my bike so this has never been a problem except for my loose spokes. I watched both wheel truing vids you had and realized I don't have a truing stand and that id rather take it to my local shop than ruin my wheel. Thanks for these useful videos my friend, have a wonderful day.
@@Thatblackz28 I've thought abt this and this is a problem since I don't know if the spring tension is equal on both sides which could make one brake pad be closer than the other even if the rim would be completely straight, might look at it again, experiment a little. The dish of the rim compared to the hub also concerns me.
I’ve always been told by people who work on bikes that I should have a little less than a half inch of slack in my chain but the chain you were saying was too loose looks about as tight as I usually go for on my chain. Am I doing it all wrong? Does it need to be just a bit tighter than that one or way tighter? Cause you made it sound like it was very loose. I’ve never had any issue with my chain like that if it gets any looser it will start to jump a tooth or two at a time every now and again on your sprocket… which is no fun. Should it be pulled tight with full tension???
I'm not usually one to comment on videos but I gotta see this! lmao Also, just want to shout out to you Phu I've been getting back into riding after 20+ years and your videos have helped me TONS! As you know, pretty much every component of today's bikes are different than back in the days. It's like learning ALL OVER AGAIN! So, THANKS MAN!
Can you do a video about the different type of brake systems, the difference between them, gyros, pros and cons and why prices from different brands are so varied? 👍🤔
I would love a video on pros and cons of running brakes... Just bought a new (to me) bike and this one does not have brakes. Don't know if i want to put some on this bike, or leave it brakeless
brakeless is mainly for part and some street riding but usually hard to new riders due to using your foot to stop, brakes get in the way when doing certain tricks like a bar spin and can stop far easier and faster depending on the type of brakes; the choice is up to you but in personally i ride with brakes because i love doing wheelies and stuff of that sort
Thanks phu for advise to make it feel brand new. Im about to buy stem and handle bar luckily i watch this video after that im about to buy Headset, tires, grips, pedals and chain
You should make a video about converting to sealed bearings..I think that will help a lot of novice riders as far as limiting maintenance and also will increase their bike performance on a lot of levels.
@@Rick-td5ej Hello! For the most part I will do all the basic maintenance needed for our bikes… Just depends on what it is but yes I do however take my bikes in for repair from time to time to my local bike Shop… Sure I could do it all but sometimes I don’t need the extra work but my bike shop does and in my opinion when I take anything to them for repair I feel like I’m helping them out as well …My Son and I are fairly new to the BMX scene so really we are still learning things about BMX and these Videos the guys make are really helpful ! I’ve ran into a few things I haven’t been able to figure out and I either reference one of these videos or my local bike Shop! I wouldn’t go as far as saying any tard can do it… Some things may be more difficult to some ….
I snapped new chains, specially half links, cult, Shadow Supreme, eclat diesel all snapped,cult hold up the longest. Now running animal Hoder KMC chain, full link. No issues. Tech Thursdays on tubing with Phu. Is there a difference in Asian steel and American steel used in tubing?
thank you for this video took my mongoose legion for a ride today chain is rusted so i took it for a ride to see what i needed to repair so new chain is needed and pedals you can feel it when your riding it
Some sound advice. I’ve had somethings last for years on my bike if you look after them. But if do no maintenance then your asking for things to be replaced more often.
I’ve got a 2013-2015 free agent lumen baby blue and black. I’ve had it bout 10+yrs and have only replaced breaks, tires. Grips. But, I’m probably guessing since this video I’m gonna need some parts for my bike lol. But, no means to do so rn atm
My cousin use to ride for eastern bikes back in the day. I was just getting into bmx and he passed down a Morales signature frame. It was a tank and heaviest bike iv ever ridden.
I love the videos and all of the personalities. My only problem lies with that TV in the background. That flashings going to give someone an epileptic seizure.
I run 33 sprocket and a 10 tooth driver in the back. I always have trouble getting it just right so it run's smooth and no high spots . Ya the gear ratio I run is basically so i can get 3 real hard cranks in . Working on your bike is the best way to fully dial in to your bike so it rides the way you want it to ride. Besides working on bikes now you need a 17mm size 6 Allan unless it's profile and then you need a 6.6 or 8 pending your cranks size 4 if your doing brakes I think. I am 39 so I have seen bmx make huge changes for the better
@@AlfredoMancuso Offset of the front hub, tapering, chromoly vs paint etc Seen some forks recently that have an adjustable dropout insert and they look pretty good, might be getting them for my next BMX build.
That's why you have to get thick aluminium sprockets. Less likely to bend. Also have to get sprockets with more teeth (i get it that its a bigger ratio). Less stress on the chain.
From the experience I have been over my bars because of an old chain now I didn’t lose teeth but had to have one of my finger joints and hand bones replaced with a plastic joint and titanium bar in my hand thanks to the chain😂
Blowing up your tire is the worst, I got a defective tire once it blowed up between the sidewall and bead at least it was on the rear so I kinda wiped out would have been worse if it happened on the front.. buying extra bike parts during sales is a good way to have spares laying around when you need one.
I’d bring my bike in for chrome dome to true the wheels but they’d probably end up worse than when they came in. How’d that go? Offended enough to win a free wheel truing?
I'm not scrolling all the way down, but did anyone else notice that the kids tires are mounted backwards? It's not a critical thing, but directional tread is directional tread, lol
I love this, why can't I work at a shop like yours? Not for lack of trying I may add. Everything you are saying, if someone came into a shop I was working at I would definitely say all that to the customer...maybe that's why I haven't been accepted at all the shops I applied to..I'm too damn knowledgeable and honest..lol..
Save your money. Then save some more. Learn all you can. Rebuild bikes and do a great job. Reinvest in tools, parts. You can have a bike shop in the trunk of your car. Specialized bikes started out in the back of car selling tires and tubes. Follow your dreams.....
i got my old childhood bike out of the garage a few days ago after not moving it for about 5 years and this video was perfect for me to understand which parts only need some new grease and which parts i need to replace. thank you!
I did BMX back in the 80'S (yes I'm old at 52) and for me when it came to my bike, Mondays and Fridays were maintenance and inspection days for my bike, and I had a schedule of things that got replaced at certain intervals no matter what.
I hope that you addressed all of the issues with the bikes owner and he had them taken care of.
Sounds overkill.
I wanna see phu’s car collection! Or at least one!! He said he had a couple!!
Damn those tires are done AF
They really are 😂
Let's see the customers reaction to Phu's assessment. Will they get the reccomended repairs? How much will it cost?
THIS IS ENTERTAINMENT!!
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Phu and Alf..........I love you !
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Thanks for you expertise and information. It helps me on my bikes.thank you
Same goes with car repairs. You can notice and notate everything you want. But the customer gets only what they want, not what they need.
Thanks Phu, wise words you speak.
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Can we get an old school bmx build or tutorials love what u guys are doing
Thanks so much! Sounds good to me!
Yup, there are many people who ride tires; chains; sprockets like that and say that its fine.
Nice vid
Ethan over there lookin like the new mr. Clean. no hate tho. He's a amazing rider.:) Had to say it 🤣
Nah, he is the real Mr clean with clean ass crank arm grinds I've ever seen in my life
@@rotaryjunkie9502 yes so true 🔥
Phu is a bike wizard. Your content is golden. Keep it up Alf.
I always try to find little things to adjust or clean up on my bike so this has never been a problem except for my loose spokes. I watched both wheel truing vids you had and realized I don't have a truing stand and that id rather take it to my local shop than ruin my wheel. Thanks for these useful videos my friend, have a wonderful day.
That’s wise!
You don’t need a truing stand if you run breaks fam
@@Thatblackz28 I've thought abt this and this is a problem since I don't know if the spring tension is equal on both sides which could make one brake pad be closer than the other even if the rim would be completely straight, might look at it again, experiment a little. The dish of the rim compared to the hub also concerns me.
I’ve always been told by people who work on bikes that I should have a little less than a half inch of slack in my chain but the chain you were saying was too loose looks about as tight as I usually go for on my chain. Am I doing it all wrong? Does it need to be just a bit tighter than that one or way tighter? Cause you made it sound like it was very loose. I’ve never had any issue with my chain like that if it gets any looser it will start to jump a tooth or two at a time every now and again on your sprocket… which is no fun. Should it be pulled tight with full tension???
I have a 2014 old school Dk frame, what bearings size do I need ??
I'm not usually one to comment on videos but I gotta see this! lmao Also, just want to shout out to you Phu I've been getting back into riding after 20+ years and your videos have helped me TONS! As you know, pretty much every component of today's bikes are different than back in the days. It's like learning ALL OVER AGAIN! So, THANKS MAN!
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Yes chains headsets tires botombracket .. yep kiids gonna get hurt.. love your knowledge and useful videos
Can you do a video about the different type of brake systems, the difference between them, gyros, pros and cons and why prices from different brands are so varied? 👍🤔
Good idea!
Phu the god
I would love a video on pros and cons of running brakes... Just bought a new (to me) bike and this one does not have brakes. Don't know if i want to put some on this bike, or leave it brakeless
brakeless is mainly for part and some street riding but usually hard to new riders due to using your foot to stop, brakes get in the way when doing certain tricks like a bar spin and can stop far easier and faster depending on the type of brakes; the choice is up to you but in personally i ride with brakes because i love doing wheelies and stuff of that sort
Freecoaster VS Cassettes - Pros and Cons?
Thanks phu for advise to make it feel brand new. Im about to buy stem and handle bar luckily i watch this video after that im about to buy Headset, tires, grips, pedals and chain
Great video on the chain I was riding my old 24 dyno and my chain snapped it was a blue kmc chain and I had to get picked up
Phu should do a run down on does and don'ts for bmx beginners.
Phu awesome as always!!!
Phu is Epic really Dan's Comp respect the hustle
Buen video hermano, tengo una duda, qué pasó con churchill??
P.S.A. phu safety alert ⚠️ 📢 out there saving lives
Broooo that rear tire still good, it thicker than some people skin these days 😂😂
Nah it’s about to explode 😂look again
@@danielromeroruiz9227 whoosh
@@PropagndaX way over his head! hahaha
How tight should my chain properly be? And why is there always a tight spot in the chain when you crank it?
Great content!
You should make a video about converting to sealed bearings..I think that will help a lot of novice riders as far as limiting maintenance and also will increase their bike performance on a lot of levels.
I wonder if you can talk about flatland stuff? been binge watching your channel for the past week, really learned a lot!
I wish this guy worked on my bikes! I love these videos …. Thank you guys so much for what you are doing!
From Dayton Ohio
Means a lot Shane!
@@Rick-td5ej Hello! For the most part I will do all the basic maintenance needed for our bikes… Just depends on what it is but yes I do however take my bikes in for repair from time to time to my local bike Shop… Sure I could do it all but sometimes I don’t need the extra work but my bike shop does and in my opinion when I take anything to them for repair I feel like I’m helping them out as well …My Son and I are fairly new to the BMX scene so really we are still learning things about BMX and these Videos the guys make are really helpful ! I’ve ran into a few things I haven’t been able to figure out and I either reference one of these videos or my local bike Shop!
I wouldn’t go as far as saying any tard can do it… Some things may be more difficult to some ….
I snapped new chains, specially half links, cult, Shadow Supreme, eclat diesel all snapped,cult hold up the longest. Now running animal Hoder KMC chain, full link. No issues.
Tech Thursdays on tubing with Phu. Is there a difference in Asian steel and American steel used in tubing?
Never had a prob w my primo half link. Would never run anything but half link.
Yep ! Ditto ! Love all these videos … old school bike stuff please !!
lesson learned again from this video
Ethan reminds me of the old Wooly willy toy! Phu's Rad!! Alf come kick it in TX some time!!
will you guys be getting the phantom tire in gum color ?
I’m sure it’s on their list!
thank you for this video took my mongoose legion for a ride today chain is rusted so i took it for a ride to see what i needed to repair so new chain is needed and pedals you can feel it when your riding it
Good advices, greets from Chile dude!!
Saludos paisano!
Can you do a video on how to tune the breaks? Love your videos!
(08:33) I've learned a lot from Phoe and from you Alfredo. 🙂
Let’s see phu do either the last dab or da bomb. Would be hilarious to see
Some sound advice. I’ve had somethings last for years on my bike if you look after them. But if do no maintenance then your asking for things to be replaced more often.
Great content guys! All love
Hey yooo.!!!!!! I want to get some parts from your store.... What’s your website??
As good as ever.
So awesome
Hello guys love the content
I’ve got a 2013-2015 free agent lumen baby blue and black. I’ve had it bout 10+yrs and have only replaced breaks, tires. Grips. But, I’m probably guessing since this video I’m gonna need some parts for my bike lol. But, no means to do so rn atm
Just saw a video of Shaq trying different hot sauces- very funny. Watching Phu would be hilarious! Love the videos!
Phu is like a Tony hawk's American wasteland character phu is wild he is going fry his insides and outsides with the sauce 😅
Got the sleeper creeper appearance in the background 💨
Sneakin round for them parts while that Phu spots some knowledge for free.99
Knowledge!
HAAAAWT SAUCE🥵🔥👍🏻
Dude Coolest Bike Shop Ever!!💯🖤
Phu those hotwheels show them in the next video. I gotta send you guys some new ones.
I’ll have them do it for the next video!
Bulging like me when seeing new tech thurs
One Cookie, From up here he be crawling on the floor beggin you to make it stop LOL
Hahaha
Yeah but all I want is new grips! 👍
What’s the name of the part that connects the hub to the frame?
The axle
Standard headset is the problem bikes probably got an American bb too
My cousin use to ride for eastern bikes back in the day. I was just getting into bmx and he passed down a Morales signature frame. It was a tank and heaviest bike iv ever ridden.
It’s like my headset on my bike it’s brand new tho it still spins until I tighten the back bolts of my stem then it gets a rough spot
Missing link failed on my chain yesterday. Knees into the stem gets old very quickly. Somebody give that kid some tyres.
KMC peanut is the strongest chain that i've riden so far. It's cheap and strong you just have to clean it from time to time.
I love the videos and all of the personalities. My only problem lies with that TV in the background. That flashings going to give someone an epileptic seizure.
Rusty chain means no lubrication, no lubrication means heat, heat means weakness, then your chain breaks when you aren't ready for it
Imagine being the customer and then coming upon a video of a guy roasting your bike 😂
Imagine them not roasting you for paying them to put on grips. This bike probably belongs to a 10 year old
here I was thinking the Phu's shorts were the signature Trey Jones shorts!!! but I guest they are expired.
1000% right guys I have not ever had a bike in that state of dis repair, my sh*t has to swim man lol
I run 33 sprocket and a 10 tooth driver in the back. I always have trouble getting it just right so it run's smooth and no high spots . Ya the gear ratio I run is basically so i can get 3 real hard cranks in . Working on your bike is the best way to fully dial in to your bike so it rides the way you want it to ride. Besides working on bikes now you need a 17mm size 6 Allan unless it's profile and then you need a 6.6 or 8 pending your cranks size 4 if your doing brakes I think. I am 39 so I have seen bmx make huge changes for the better
Good info to help the "kids" maintain their bikes and stay a little safer.
Oh, and I'm hoping we get to see the hot sauce in a future video.
Liked the end of video very funny
It's at 250 I missed it
From Toronto Ontario Canada
Do a tech Thursday on forks!
What do you want to know about them?
@@AlfredoMancuso Offset of the front hub, tapering, chromoly vs paint etc Seen some forks recently that have an adjustable dropout insert and they look pretty good, might be getting them for my next BMX build.
phu the jorts go hard
That's why you have to get thick aluminium sprockets. Less likely to bend. Also have to get sprockets with more teeth (i get it that its a bigger ratio). Less stress on the chain.
how much for a set of white tuffs
im in it for phu drinking hot sauce LOL.
From the experience I have been over my bars because of an old chain now I didn’t lose teeth but had to have one of my finger joints and hand bones replaced with a plastic joint and titanium bar in my hand thanks to the chain😂
Blowing up your tire is the worst, I got a defective tire once it blowed up between the sidewall and bead at least it was on the rear so I kinda wiped out would have been worse if it happened on the front.. buying extra bike parts during sales is a good way to have spares laying around when you need one.
Make a tip video on how to keep your bike chain fresh! Remove it to clean or hit with that Walmart scrubber?
Fire content 🔥
I’d bring my bike in for chrome dome to true the wheels but they’d probably end up worse than when they came in.
How’d that go? Offended enough to win a free wheel truing?
That back tire, lookin worn out like riley reid
Sheeeeesh! CW worthy
@@AlfredoMancuso prob a diff type of blowout happening there lol
Hahahaha I hate you sooo
GET PHU HIGH!! GET PHU HIGH!!
Thumbs up if you've ever ripped a sport bike with the threads showing all the way around hahaha
Those tires are some maypop bologna skins.
I’m dead 😂
Ethan looks like 2000s Zach Shaw
I'm not scrolling all the way down, but did anyone else notice that the kids tires are mounted backwards? It's not a critical thing, but directional tread is directional tread, lol
I think I got an elementary stem laying around my storage for phu if I find it 🤙🏽
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Lol. Bike been ridden HARD!
5:52 hahahahahahahaha 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
I learned something
My guy!
I love this, why can't I work at a shop like yours? Not for lack of trying I may add. Everything you are saying, if someone came into a shop I was working at I would definitely say all that to the customer...maybe that's why I haven't been accepted at all the shops I applied to..I'm too damn knowledgeable and honest..lol..
Save your money. Then save some more. Learn all you can. Rebuild bikes and do a great job. Reinvest in tools, parts. You can have a bike shop in the trunk of your car. Specialized bikes started out in the back of car selling tires and tubes. Follow your dreams.....
😂😂😂 one skid n its over ! Smh! Poor kid