I'm probably behind the ball here but when you said, 'freedom units' I was dying. I don't think I've heard that one before. Fantastic. Thank you. Hahahaha

I just built one today ....was on it for 30 mins ....by the end of my first little session on it I could hold it for 1 min ....I would say that's a fast progression. I'm really impressed with how simple yet very effective this is . It's all about getting over that fear of going over backwards ...once you master that . It's a blast . And a great workout . Nice build and great idea for the bike stand . Might have too steal that one lol thanks. I have a video up of me trying it out today

So I've already got a repair stand. But I'm considering building a manual machine. This is the first design I've seen that has that inner tube limiter idea. That's a great concept. I also never considered removing the chain, but that's simply because I haven't actually experienced using a manual machine, before. Thanks for sharing this. Stay upright and keep the rubber side down! -Brian

I watched the whole thing, nicely done Son, as always, just buy a real drill... and the rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

🙈

@guate621

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 buy a real drill lol

@Vffr1

4 жыл бұрын

Great advice Dad. Triple.

@williamwade7059

4 жыл бұрын

Why do sons think turning into their dad is some sort of curse? I have 3 sons and they all say the same thing. But if you had listened to your dad, you'd not only had a better drill but a circular saw too.

@mfren6253

4 жыл бұрын

“The rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated”. Great quote. I don’t know if Junior can escape Canmore but the house price here in Coquitlam are stupidly high too.

Never watched your channel before. Gotta say I love that you both make really good personalities on camera. It’s refreshing. A lot of KZread couples there’s one that’s good on camera and the other is wet bread.

In the coming weeks I was planning on finally making a manual machine. Luckily this popped up because I'm going to copy this design. Sure, I have a repair stand, but if friends are over and we need to work on multiple bikes it'll come in handy. Also, for washing my bike I can use that rather than my nice metal stand. I really like the idea of the tube as there's no shock and it allows you to settle into a position better than a strap would. Great stuff you got there!

It slices! It dices! It juliennes! I've wanted to build one of these for ages AND I'm too cheap to buy a workstand. Win/win. Perfect tutorial. Yuge.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

BAM! All for only 47 easy payments of...

Gosh, that is clever! I don't think I can fit that in my space but it would serve as a pretty neat manual/ wash station in the yard!

Don’t think I’ll build the bike stand part, but the rest is awesome. Thanks for the tip on adapting a 26” wheel in. Now my daughter and I can use the same machine. 👍🏼

First time I've ever seen someone integrate a repair stand in. This just cemented my decision to make one. The only thing I'd change is that I'm going to get a tool hanger that's like a U to straddle the seatpost under the seat rather than the one you used. Should reduce play play and forth when working on the bike.

I never realized how much a need a collab of you and Paul doing carpentry 🤣

Love it guys, intuitive and easy to use! Keep up the good work! 🤙🏻

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua!

It’s a floor wax AND a dessert topping!

"Freedom units" awesome! Never heard that before.

Great stuff- motivated to finally make one this weekend-

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Yup, I want that. There’s a few ideas here that could be improved on but the general idea is great. The balance wings, wheel diameter adjustment, tire tube limiter and the basic concept is very good. I don’t think it matters how you got there. Since I have a work stand (sounds like Shark Pools) and most of the equipment, I could build a variation of your machine. I have a emtb but I don’t have the confidence yet to manual or the proper technique to pull the wheel(s) over obstacles. This machine could help. Your pretty good with that wood-cutter-thingy-tool too.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks MJ! I suppose the little hook might not hold up that e-bike of yours haha. Learning to get that front wheel up, even for very short durations is a massive skill to have on the trail, for sure. If you end up building a variation, I'd love to see it! Cheers

Great job! This was the motivation to build one today. 👍

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope it turned out well for ya.

@texastrailguy3788

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamRanger It did! I'll upload a pic a tag you on Instagram.

Everyone needs a Randall Bass Amp in their MTB Workshop, too. :D

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Heck yes.

That's great It's so cool

Very kool guys.. may have just inspired a Sunday project for my son and I..

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Hope it went well.

@blainharris3259

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamRanger in fact it did.. I approached my son (11 years old) this morning after watching your video and asked him if we should attempt to build it today..he was very excited! After the few hours of building he jumped on his bike and struggled for about the first 10-15 minutes... I had kept his chain on at first, and he learned that if he put a bit of pressure on the peddles he could hold it in the air. So removed his chain and after the first couple tries bingo..he can now hold it up.. he was so excited! Thank you so much for posting videos like this.. Your channel was the first mountain bike channel I subscribed to last may when my son and I decided to start riding more, and it led us to start doing the sun peaks bike park in kamloops b.c. and other great trails in the area, and we are planning to hopefully do Whistler and silverstar (vernon b.c) this upcoming summer. So thanks again!

Haha sweet invention!

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

I gotta do what I can to learn to manual down the trail like Mark Matthews! :D

Very cool idea, gonna build one this weekend!!

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! You'll have to tag us in a photo once it's all together.

Thank you very much for being canadian and using centimeters! At the beginning i was scared that you would also use foots and inches all the time... Greetings from Switzerland

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Haha I couldn’t do it! Had to go back to CM

@WaechterDerNacht

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamRanger like this i atleast understood half of the video. If someone tells me their 5ft 10 i just smile and nod but have no fricking idea how much that is... So im always glad to see videos in which SI-Measurements is used. At least there isnt a different distance for the american light year :-P

@christianjimenez6004

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not Canadian but centimeters and meters work for me too. Great video. Chilean biker 🤟🤟

Nice work!

Yea, imma need this later

That's a wicked smart idea!

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's been super handy so far.

My brother talked about making a bike repair stand that would fit his 29 aventon aventure. So when you said you were making a " manuel machine (we call it doing wheelies) ( which he @ 68 and me @ 72 never tried before ( yes we are in poor health lol) but as soon as you said repair stand also you made life so much easier. He actually described part of what you justbl built and it actually needs to be supported be the seat. ( electric and heavy so probably thicker wood. Thanks, and I have to tell you ive never enjoyed an instructional video as much as yours. (Even if you are Canadian and use " ugh" millimeters)😅 Maybe Ill try the manuel machine as it looks "wheelie" cool.

9:01 you dont need that side wings at back, yes, they are more stable but, they gonna break you wheel if you going to fall to the side, trust me ;)

@TravisN

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip.. I decided to build one without the side 'wings', and it works just fine without them.. I was worried about the rim, but this is a good solution, as it is pretty stable without the wings. It can move / roll without taco-ing my rim when my 200 lbs goes falling sideways

yes, I agreed not need for the side wings. I made one without it, it helps us to train our body muscle to the side balance... and for the restraining rubber, I also don't have. I put the back of the machine close to a wall, but not to close just enough for the balance point and lean on it for the couple of first tries

Awesome job loam ranger I think I’ll build one for myself

Well...would you look at that! Nice!

I was on a ski bike (a "freestyle" one, like a fs bike) and it was really easy to get the front wheel up. I could just lean on that

15 bucks and ( 15 ) minutes worth of work if you have a competent drill and mitre saw 😂👍🏻 Awesome Idea! Crazy how expensive bike stands are these days, I’m thinking of just welding one up.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

A welded one would be awesome! Proper tools would also be awesome...

Haha, got me, hook line and sinker.

Ok. You only have to send half the royalties that Paul does since you have put in your own ingenuity. 😂👍

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Yesssss

Also, I like the commitment for the thumbnail. I bet that was a cold photo session. 😂

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

It was a super warm, -5C day on Friday, so we were loving it. (seriously)

We're pumped we've inspired so many! Whether you buy one or build one our goal is for you to experience Riding. Refined. So dial your skills and hit the trail!

Instead of removing the chain whenever you want to use the manual contraption take the pawls out of the freehub of an old wheel and use that instead. Also stops the risk of pringleing your best rear wheel.

I actually did a similar build except for a bit more complicated I guess, but allowed me to actually mount a flange like, anywhere, check it out man you might wanna try it. Got one mounted to the trainer, the porch (bike wash), and the workshop area. Nice idea though on this simple design!

amazong!!!

You have rotor clearance, but what about derailleur clearance? I guess you could put a sram derailleur in the lock position but something to consider

i had to make mine a little different with a plus bike. i'm going to add the tube and repair features, thanks.

Hey how did this work with the various wheel sizes from 24" to 29?? I have 29, 27.5, 26 and 24" (kids FS)...I'm also doing a second one for the 20" BMX and kids 16" BM & DJ. Hoping to just have the two and use the block. Does a loose block like that word just fine or do you need to bolt it in?

👊😎NIIIIIIIICE!

You could use the innertube connected to the stem when in repair stand mode to stabilise the front end

And yes i subscribed ☺️

Is that an Ashdown bass amp head in the background! Sweet!

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Yessir! Love it

I need this XD

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Get to the hardware store!

what dirt jumper does loam ranger have (the white one)

A company has already done this and put one in production. Forgot what its called but it is a manual machine repair stand and wall hanger all in one for your bike.

Who else just sat and looked at the scrumptious dirt jumper?

I m thinking about build one myself. But i would like to be able to quick disassemble it. And have it as small as possible. What are the drawbacks of not having the front tire touching down on wood? making it very short would be great. Dont have a lot of space to waste.

I think this is a great idea for a repair stand / manual machine . I think this is also a great pitch for a repair stand / tool sponsorship. Any marketing director in the audience?

What bike frame is that? A pole? did u tape over the logos :)

I'd be willing to bet that the cost of two cheap drills were pretty close to the price of one nice drill 👌

That Chromag is sick!

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

That ain't no Chromag. But yes, they are sick.

@stokedspokesmtb4907

4 жыл бұрын

I thought I saw the Chromag headtube badge, but in any case I can’t wait to see what it is!

@stokedspokesmtb4907

4 жыл бұрын

I hadn’t realized that Pole started making a dirt jump bike, it’s really cool to see that they’re expanding their lineup.

The circular ring bolt... is called an "eye-bolt." Nice vid and tutorial.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Bingo! I knew there was an "eye" in there somewhere 😂

god dam it! you are supposed to pre drill a hole before driving the dam screw in all the way!!, that helps preventing cracking and increases durability over constand stress on the wood!

Blackout tape on the DJ but not on the Rocky Mountain...could that be the giveaway for the new bike/frame sponsor. ;)

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

🤔😆

i was waiting to hear you got this idea from..... gmbn's hack's n bodge's ... i saw it there first.. did you?

14:04 for me bike hanging so loosely is not acceptable. also I need to be able to to put bike in different angles, when working on brakes for example, I currently use mechanical brakes so I add Loctite to the pad adjustment, those threads need some Loctite 243. which putting bike pointing up, a great deal easier. I got a PRS 3.2-2 stand.

@daggius

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah a tube clamp would be preferable to the hook

Sorry for the question dude, but what is a manual machine for? (New into mtb)

I wonder if you can get a clamp from a bike stand so you can hold it still. Awesome idea.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you can get tabletop mount clamps so I bet you could rig that up quite nicely.

Looks like the manual machine can out well enough but I have my doubts about repair stand. No seatpost/ tube clamp. Seems more like a bike display than a tool.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Fair enough! For quick repairs I'd say it's pretty solid. For more detailed work you may want to shell out for some kind of clamp to bolt onto it.

why is the spank logo covered on the wheels

@naposnalle2

4 жыл бұрын

Yea and why Pole logo and Tomu model name from bike frame?

In case anyone needs to hear this - it's possible to drive screws in with a hand screwdriver. You don't *need* to go back to Canadian Tire and get a new power drill. :D

did you and Paul the Punter coordinate this!??

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Haha Paul just sent me a message saying how crazy it was that we both put out manual machine vids today. Neither of us had any idea!

You play bass son? I see that Randall in the background.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Heck yes. With an Ashdown head! Sounds 👌

@tomchase2954

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamRanger Sweet!

Freedom units lol

@8:40 you ever thought about boring a hole in the wood insert and gluing a magnet to both sides? That way when you flip it the thing wouldn't fall on your head?!

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Good call!

Does this mean Commencal is the new sponsor? That looks a lot like an Absolut.

We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. kzread.infoUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.

Hi Loam Ranger

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Oh hey

New Title: Learning how to do a manual

@paddor

4 жыл бұрын

Amber Hanks * manual

@amberhanks1073

4 жыл бұрын

@@paddor Thx. Lol

Greetings from Saskatchewan again... Little tip: invest in an impact driver. They're alot better than using those cheap Canadian Tire drills, espetially for screwing!

Dude!! I’m taking your man card away😂 what the fuck is up with that drill🤣

did anyone notice there was tape over the branding on the bike?? if anyone can name that DJ we then know what 29er he got???

@davidhughes7856

4 жыл бұрын

DJ is from his old sponsor not new sponsor

@MTBFreeks

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidhughes7856 I didn't even know Pole had a DJ

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Redacted Cycles 😉

@MTBFreeks

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamRanger hahahaha touché

@MTBFreeks

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamRanger I did look up the Pole DJ... Didn't know they made one till just now lol 😂. You didn't even give us a hint bro 😒

You made some surprisingly nice cuts with that thingy. I can't use a hand saw where I am. Where am I you ask? I'm in the year 2020. nice vid...

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Well thanks haha. That saw is super nice, I must say, even if it is from the 15th century...

Instead of installing that bar for your bike stand just hang the bike by the rubber tube. Thats all i have in my garage is a rope.

took a lot

If you’re in the USA, it’s called a WHEELIE!!

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

A wheelie is when your seated and pedaling with your front wheel off the ground. A manual is when your front wheel is off the ground, your butt is off the seat and you’re letting gravity propel you forward (no pedaling). Same thing in the USA 🤘🏼🍻

It took me almost 20 years to purchase my first repair stand because it cost so much

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

I hear ya!

I love the stand, but the drill makes me sad =)

Ah

Great video! One thing though - please wear a helmet when practicing manuals, even on a manual machine:)

I wish I had the space...

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Build one for a mini bike?? 🤔😂

Covered up the bike name with tape, do I detect a hint of tease haha.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

That's our new bike brand: Redacted Cycles 🤔😂

the whole argument of cheap vs expensive repair stands doesn't really stand up in my opinion and experience (pun intended)- I've got one of those "cheap" repair stands (the generic one that many brands sell) I've had it for nearly 10 years, I wash my bikes on it and use it for all my maintenance, I've always got a bike on it as storage. its never missed a beat in 10 years, and I've never thought I've needed a more expensive one

I saw a British dude that had this

Anyone had any luck with these things?

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Dan Audia ya I’ve had three or four people tag us on Instagram with their builds!

Thanks for the video content! Sorry for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you thought about - Tarbbatigan Cars Rehabilitation Tip (search on google)? It is a good one of a kind product for learning how to repair your car the easy way minus the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my old buddy Taylor at last got astronomical success with it.

Disclaimer

Don't buy cheap tools. If you need it for a job, its worth buying a quality piece.

how can you not have a real work stand? I have two. A Park PCS-4.x is totally reasonable and worth every penny. Also, dude. If you own your home you need a better drill and a screw gun.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Haha guilty! About the home ownership thing, a run-of-the-mill house in Canmore goes for $1 million+, so we'll have to get a few more views per month to afford to buy one 😂😭😂😭

And all the canmore-ites shake their heads at you. How dare you use a tube & hardware store grade carabiner and not use a climbing rope and carabiner. You call yourself a local. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

I know! Geesh I've gotta get with the program.

I thik tools ar more Importen cuz what are ya doing with a stand wehen yo aint got no tools

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Wise words

$15 but didnt add the pricy drill mid video.

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Add $80 Canadian dollars, so like $4 US dollars 😂

@murf003

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamRanger - great content guys. also those manual machines do work. keep picking at it

Соо|!!

Not a bad idea but that repair probably doesn’t work great

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

It does the job!

@noahtiessen7968

4 жыл бұрын

The Loam Ranger fair enough.... this is also coming from someone who works In a bike shop😂😂

You should learn to roll out and onto your feet before attempting manuals. Just fyi

@TheLoamRanger

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I tend to point my toes too much. Definitely something I need to work on this year!