The only thing more expensive than not looking after your bike, is paying someone else to do it.

@mrdudemanmwane8963

3 жыл бұрын

I would say that doing it yourself is pretty close. I work at a shop and we make a lot of money fixing mistakes of the home mechanic

@ThunderConker

3 жыл бұрын

​@@mrdudemanmwane8963 Haha, it's the way around for me. I'm still an amateur, but I always need to fix my bike after it's returned from a big repair at the bicycle maker. Working on your bike needs to be done with time and love!

@Kibbelingg

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrdudemanmwane8963 I can believe that, but if those home mechanics learn from their mistakes and persist they will get good eventually and save money on the long run.

@JZ-xu3vg

3 жыл бұрын

I think it took like 33 hours to figure out how to properly adjust a break pad after taking it apart because it was loose... the mechanic is way cheaper.... sigh

@flippy66

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say not doing it is far more expensive. If you don't do it at all then that's going to cost you much more. Buying tools is also expensive, especially for parts you rarely need to get to. Better to take to a shop in that instance. Everything in this video is 101 basic.

This dudes hair looks like he’s going fast even if he’s not on a bike.

@savemankind738

4 жыл бұрын

lol , your comment made my day , I was sitting here thinking is this a hair product advertisement

@Kev5565

4 жыл бұрын

The hair says fast but the moustache says slow.

@curiousgeorge555

4 жыл бұрын

He resembles Pete Townsend a bit. Seems like a great chap.

@esinduhije1

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂👌🏿

@curiousgeorge555

3 жыл бұрын

@TJ Thunder Haha, too funny!

Doddy: "Everything is easy, satisfying, or both!" Lol, I love his positivity.

Some years ago I started fixing things by myself. Stumbled on your videos while searching for information back then. Now there is almost nothing I can't fix myself (building wheels is still something a black art though). I have a quite old mountain bike, but tinkering with it makes it feel fresh and I wouldn't want to have another. Just want to thank this channel for inspiring and giving me information and confidence!

Hi, Doddy, welcome back to GMBN.

When Doddy talks tech stuff why am I hypnotized?! PS: I'm an aircraft engineer and tech stuff is the back of my hand but this always gets me..

@wendiadr583

4 жыл бұрын

completely agree, even for non speaking english like me

@ulukai_555

4 жыл бұрын

Naaah that the 'stach effect, those things should never have come back. Well appart if you're working in the police. XD

@winstonprovost9574

4 жыл бұрын

I'm an AMT, similar story!

@russelltaylor1500

4 жыл бұрын

Yea mechanical fitter here but still find myself watching.....

@davejohnson3474

4 жыл бұрын

@@ulukai_555 he does look like a bent copper with that tash lol

I am 52, and decided to fix my hybrid MTB from 1993. A gift from my mum. I gave up my car for a new lifestyle. Love tinkering with vintage sewing machines and the mechanics of things. This is a great new world. Thanks for the videos, they are all really helpful. I will experiment. My thought was exactly what you said: work without fear of breaking stuff or make mistakes, get better and improve components - until eventually I'll get a totally different bike! lol!

Thanks, I would add a tip about hex/allen keys, and indeed all spanners or wrenches if you prefer. Always think in advance what would happen if it slips, or shears etc where will your hands and fingers end up. Particularly working around gears and chain rings. Make sure a slip results in your hands falling away from danger points. Everyone who works with tools learns this the hard way, so avoid it from the start.

@benjacobson7490

3 жыл бұрын

also, clean off the bolts because the grit in them will erode your bolts and tools

@sweeflyboy

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I've always had a phobia of this

@creekboi7

10 ай бұрын

I punched my brake rotor the other day.

@1SyncGames

8 ай бұрын

@@creekboi7 punched the chainring the other day and needed 5 sitches, definitely be mindful of where your hand will go

I appreciate the enthusiasm and encouragement. "Good fun," "Dead simple."

6:56 Neither of my bikes came with a shock pump when they were brand new and when I upgraded the fork on my xc bike it also did not come with a pump. I had to get a Rockshox one from Amazon for £20

@MrStevegregory

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same, perhaps only when you get given bikes too 😂

@thxman1968

4 жыл бұрын

Same, since he mentioned it I almost feel like I got shortchanged. Almost a 4k bike, but no pump :/

@James-fg3ed

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't get one and I have a good 500 dollar trail fork

@James-fg3ed

4 жыл бұрын

@@thxman1968 it maybe a country thing, like how some phones you can get in Europe have a case in the box but if you get the American version it doesn't come with one

@aliens1990990

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrStevegregory no its generally when its really expensive forks

I know I just watched a 15 minute advert but Doddy made it so entertaining

@jesso.3614

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Shaun-fj7rx

3 жыл бұрын

Doddy is our bike Daddy!

@simonm1447

3 жыл бұрын

You don't have to buy the park tool stuff - beside this there are still good information in the video.

One tip for bleeding brakes... use elastic bands to hold the levers 'in' overnight... that normally forces any bubbles up out of the system. Also Doddy, get over to Blake's place and make his bike storage more secure...

@andygilbert1877

4 жыл бұрын

David King I do that , though I use a cable tie.

@davidking3699

4 жыл бұрын

@@andygilbert1877 Yep, works as well, but I think the rubber band has some give to save the seals being under pressure for 6-12 hours overnight, plus it does provide constant tension to ease the bubble up and out... a zip tie just holds it in one place but with no subtle load to activate the physics of it all...

I was New to mtb at Christmas get my first ever mtb a giant talon 3 how ever I have made loads of upgrades and it has made a better for it using Components that are more expensive than the initial payment for the bike however it is now so good I am am so pleased and due to the GMBN team I have made all the maintenance and how to do builds much easier on my bike so keep up the work GMBN team

"There is nothing better than clean shifting." Just the thought gets me excited. :-D

Just spent a sunny morning sat in the garden putting patches on some innertubes the ‘old fashioned’ way. Totally agree with it being very therapeutic.

@rubbersidedown1356

4 жыл бұрын

While you spent your sunny morning in the garden patching innertubes I spent my overcast morning shredding 20 miles on my tubeless setup. Stay shreddy.

@Mark-gd5vr

4 жыл бұрын

@@rubbersidedown1356 no one cares

Good encouragement, "something to aspire to" is a good way to communicate the very tricky business of maintaining ones mountain bike. Being a bike tech myself at my city's bike collective, where I volunteer, and work on retro bike to get them back on the trails for the community. "Rewind" bikes roll in every day as donations. Thank you! I find your tech show helps bring my skills up to date. Keep ur wrench clean! Good day!

Man im glad I found this guys channel. I woke up this morning and my tire was flat. I was like noooooooooo!. Then I noticed my tire was a tubeless tire so I of course get on youtube and look up how to replace them and I find the "how to repair tubeless tyres" video. After watching, I figure out that all I have to do is air up my tire, spin it a few times and its repaired. Checked back a little later and its holding the psi. This guy saved me from buying a whole new tire for no reason because im a dumb dumb and bought a crazy expensive trek bike without knowing anything about bikes. Now im binge watching all GMBN Tech videos and holy crap, I had no idea there was so much that go into MTB maintenance. Thankfully, GMBN Tech exist.

@05:20 TIP 1: put the tyre on with the centre of the maker's name at the location of the valve - this way you can trace the location of any intrusion and/or damage to the wheel far easier (especially if you have inner tubes). TIP 2 (and 3): get a bike stand for set-up and maintaining the bike - and use the stand clamp on the seat post (this is the least expensive part to replace if you break it by over-tightening the clamp).

If you find your Hex nut has rounded off inside, a torque bit of the same size will generally grip it in the corners and free the nut up. Just for anyone that finds themselves in a bind.

Fixing bikes is cool!! I am coming back to sanity following a mental health episode and, as I was afraid to go outside riding, buying old bikes, bike bits, then rebuilding them got me through some dark days.

One of the best mechanical skills to have as a mountain biker is, the ability to fix a broken chain like new in 5 minutes. Like everything else it takes a little bit of practice. When it's done correctly the place where you broke the chain is stronger. If anybody tells you that's a No-No it's because they're either trying to sell you a chain or they don't know how to do it correctly. Your chain is only as strong as its weakest link. That link is your master link if you use one. I've seen Master links rip in two. Been doing it that way for 30 years, broke my chain once in 10 years. And it was because something got caught in it. My recommendation is to get an Old chain and practice.

Absolutely LOVE these videos!!!! Thank you for making bike maintenance approachable for the novice home mechanic!!!

..hey doddie..just wanted to thank you for your way of sharing your technical skills with us..its always inspiring..you and your guys at GMBN got me back to mtb after almost 26 yrs ❤️ great job..great videos..a lot of fun with you..keep on riding 🖤 🖤 🖤

Thanks Doddy, Todd here, from philadelphia pa, usa. just got back into mt. biking 2 years ago. Last time I really mtb biked was the 80s. diamondback apex with shimano dx groupset, rigid. Bike got stolen outside gfs house, and I still married her. shoulda got a new bike. Now, just got first fs bike. Nukeproof reactor exp. al 27.5 wow. just wow. Really enjoy your work. very helpful to this 56 yr old newbie! loved the vid of you and parktool stash man talking about newer tech in mtb biking. Thanks brother doddy, toddy.

such a useful video, nothing felt too complex or over my head. Thank you GMBN Tech!

Thanks for this! I avoid bike shops because my local store took a month to unscrew a front axle, so this should help with my servicing

@hendrixinfinity3992

3 жыл бұрын

RJ the Bike guy and Park Tool for the nitty gritty, GMBN/GCN tech, Berm Peak and Spindatt for big picture stuff.

For years i shuttled my bikes to the bike shop. A year ago, I bought a bike stand and every paycheck i would buy a tool or tool set and with the help of KZread over the course of the year with proper tools for the job I've taught myself. I can now remove install cups unthread and regrease my bottom bracket and change if necessary. Do simple things like chain or change rear cassette or front chainring.... Recently swapped front fork cut and installed ⭐ nut. Saves so much time and 💰 and i love my MTB even more!

Nice. Well I learnt something today. Nice work doddy

@bikerepairs8867

3 жыл бұрын

I read that as daddy lol

@dvg716

3 жыл бұрын

Simon Chipling i always do lol

@lukecooper1993

3 жыл бұрын

@@bikerepairs8867 same here lol I was just sat there crying with laughter

Thank goodness for you guys, i've learned so much. I moved to Colorado, got a bike and all of your content has really set me up for success. Cheers!

Incredible video. Can't wait to start the next MTB project

Great progamme!! thanks to show the descriptions👍

Mtbs always have tires..... me: remembers Sam pilgrims vid of him shredding his jump bike with no tyres 😂😂

Man great stuff doddy really helpful video and just brings it home to really trying and building up your own skills. 🤙🏼

Love this guy. Makes everything easier

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Thank you very much for sharing this video.

Doddy: "...like bleeding a radiator at home". Me: my forced air heating system is why I fail at brake bleeds.

Doddy, you're an legend, thank you 🙏

I just carry the exact size tools I need for my bike on the trail, 2 Allan heads and a 8” Crescent wrench.

Thank you Doddy, great video !

Always a great show Doddy

Great topic!! Very encouraging! Thanks

This is video is something! So much encouragement for a newbie like me. Months ago I learned how to fix a punctured tube on my bike. Two weeks ago, I learned how to replace my worn out brake pads. I want to learn how to index my mech soon (which I still outsource to my mechanic)!

Thanks a lot, Doddy!

Thanks Doddy! Really informative for a newbie biker like me.. biketowork frontliner..

thanks for the tips!

Excellent video Dude! Best of luck here from brazil!

I learned all from my first bike that was stolen. 😥 scott voltage YZ30. RIP.

@jamesboulton5636

4 жыл бұрын

F 😔😔😢. I feel for you

@richyoung503

4 жыл бұрын

Mountain Bike Addict would one Google search really be that hard?

Great video! Thx

Can agree more on doing a build its great fun and the best bit is steping back and just taking in what you have done. 👍👍👍

Excellent GMBN Tech !!!

I loved building up my Cove Hummer. It truly is MY bike.

Great video, Doddy! Chapeau!

Another great video Doddy !

Nice!! Thanks and regards from Spain.

Great vid!

Great info, thanks!

That's a outstanding bike's channel! Good job! From brazil

The Topeak ratchet set is so good I use it every day

Really good video - thank you.

Yall are amazing thank yall

As someone new to the world of MTB in their 30’s this is some great advice that I’d probably be a bit embarrassed to ask of mates! Great videos for a complete novice!

Thanks i learn a lot of things , thanks again , Best regards Cosmin !

Good edit Doddy, pitched kindly at newbies

I'm glad I've never tried to maintain my bike. I do wonder how long it will last though. Once something breaks I'll just take it for a full service. Helps the community as well by paying someone to do it for you.

5:30 - bridge setup - I was against gpoing lower with it 1 more cm... and this time THANK YOU my laziness, i forgot 1 spacer and i ended up without that 1 cm spacer, and that small distance was all i needed for more agreesive posture and now i climbed 30% faster then usual on 1 specific uphill travel... So yeah... experiment with your bar setup and with bridge (stem) heigh going 0.5cm lower every few rides and compaare your results.

I really enjoy the videos thanks so much for your help signing out from Middleboro Mass USA

Yes torque specs are important ! I didn’t think so until I snapped a $60 thru axle clean in half right behind the threads the day before a ride

thank you!

Cuppa tea and watch some tech...love it !

In my opinion it’s worth getting a really good torque wrench. It just takes away the doubt. The cheaper ones seem to have a very limited set of torque options

Good stuff as always Doddy. I can do most if not all work on my bike, but i have learned 2 things from watchin GMBN. 1) I FEEL BEING 58 and have my ackes and pains i decided to get a new helmet. I ordered a POC like yoiguys ware. Not full face but the tactel. I want more than what my giyro gives. 2) i got the samegrips you all use. They feel great. Keep up the good work. Maybe a video on adjusting mechanical disk breaks.

Inspiring stuff

Hammer on Doddy

Great stuff! I'd love to see a video about rebuilding cup and cone style front and rear hubs. Also one about servicing the rear cassette.

@newttella1043

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like Shimano hubs are the only ones with cup and cone bearings these days. But repacking bearing is a good skill to practice as I think that's why my Shimano hubs can last, oh going on 25 years now.

This is so good I wish I watched it a while ago.

Brilliant 👌

An absolute essential video , thanks

@renjisama4630

4 жыл бұрын

Cameron Lesley I aggree 200%

good job doddy a wonderful video

Still paying the price for not fidddling around with push bikes when i was a lad. However, i only just now (at55) starting to educate myeslf through You Tube with channels like this guys . 🚲

Very helpful video! I normally just drop off my bike at the shop bi-annually for a tuneup and upgrades, etc. Now, that I'm sheltering in place, and just bought a new bike ( Ripmo) and have time on my hands, I have more time to learn. As Doddy stated, it is very satisfying to learn how to do things on your own. I really want to learn how to do the brakes and drivetrain. I have to admit, I'm a bit scared of F'ing something up though, with more technical stuff. Such as replacing the bottom bracket, or anything else that is attached directly to the frame. These bikes are damn expensive to purchase, and damaging something such as the frame is gonna cost you even more!..LOL. I guess I just have to be careful. The shop I go to has a real nice staff so they could advise me, and if I'm really lost, they don't charge much...LOL. I think it would be cool to build a bike from the ground up! Eventually.......

@01:55 That 'Toppeak' tool is a PoS - I have one. There are better multi-tools. The racket tool at 03:00 looks like a good idea.

Thanks a lot Sir, from Bangladesh.

@gmbntech

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this useful! Safe Riding! 👍

You da man Doddy!!

very good

Get a set of Torx and Alan key 3/8 ratchet set. You can get a long ratchet to give you great leverage. Use a mallet and a socket to shock loose seized bolts.

i loved this vid, i learned so much

@louisbriscoe2627

4 жыл бұрын

It lasts 15 minutes and it's been out for 2

@archieansell9160

4 жыл бұрын

Louis Briscoe exactly. How can he have any idea???

My sag was set correct at the shop on my new bike.however after 3 months i was not pleased w the shock bottoming often.and extra 50 psi solved this problem.

I'm right before skill #9!!! I'm really thinking about building a bike from the ground up. I still love my Propain Tyee from 2018, but sometimes I wish I had a dirt jumper to do more hopping and pump track stuff. What are good dirt jump frames for a 6'2 (188cm) guy?

I prefer to use a 3/8" ratchet with allen key sockets.

I love this channel and you Doddy, I love bikes they are the best thing ever and I aspire to become a bike mechanic and this channel helps me and others out so much. 🤘🏼

I first see soo detail all make me know first Good !

thanks for this video 👍🇵🇭

good work doddy!

@gregknipe8772

2 жыл бұрын

encouraging people to experiment and get to know the cockpit, etc, getting people to push a bit forward and know the mechanicals. it applies too life as well.

Brilliant as always! First suggestion was the best...go slow when doing maintenance.

This helped me alot thanks guys!!! Enjoy ur day everyone!

@archieansell9160

4 жыл бұрын

U can’t even have watched it...?

@davidprice1074

4 жыл бұрын

It’s been out for two minutes

@tykel3738

4 жыл бұрын

Mountain Bike Addict 🤦‍♂️😂👍

I changed and tuned a rear deraillure without opening the chain up, that was my first major bike service project just a few months ago. Now I'm looking at installing a full front hub eBike kit, and I've learned a ton about bike parts, repair, service and tooling. I've got a pretty nice full suspension frame that I picked up for shockingly cheap at Wal-Mart, especially given that it has some really good parts and build on it, on top of being decently light, and I want to make this thing a comfortable as nuts road/trail hybrid eBike. The stock fork seems a bit tough on the spring for my use, so there's a chance I might size that up and swap it as well, but thanks to guides and tutorials from people like you I feel confident that I can easily transfer my overall mechanical knowledge into the biking scene as well, and turn what I have from a good budget bike into a great overall bike, at least for my personal use case.

@SLPrevious

Жыл бұрын

No chance a Front hub ebike Kit will work well on a Fully bro. I think it will ride a little bit weird

@kmemz

Жыл бұрын

@@SLPrevious Already did it, not long after that comment. Ran like a dream, still runs like a dream now.

@SLPrevious

Жыл бұрын

@@kmemz ohh okay, nice to hear! Im like the Mid Engine Ebike guy and cant really go back to som different tbh, rides to good

Note the discreet Muc-off product placement - oh wait!

@KulvinderMatharuPro

4 жыл бұрын

Even the rim tape!

@fooboomoo

3 жыл бұрын

And Canyon

Hi I have a seat but cant fit it to Liv Obsess because usual allen key too wide to secure seat bolts. Need short length on head probably half usual length. Trued looking for the expensive ones you show but cant find them...? Great vid

Cool mustache bro..cheers from Iowa