"I wanna make it cool. I wanna make it personal. I wanna make it a business expense." Ha! Good on-ya for helping out how you can! Being a good brother!

@SethsBikeHacks

Жыл бұрын

The auditors can see this video as proof!

@derekflorence8471

Жыл бұрын

Oh the shenanigans!

@RealMTBAddict

Жыл бұрын

It's not a business expense

@yaboi3702

Жыл бұрын

@@RealMTBAddictit’s literally money spent for a video(his business). This is a cut and dry business expense.

@RealMTBAddict

Жыл бұрын

@@yaboi3702 it's a gift.

For someone who doesn't seem to like to paint, Seth does a pretty damn good job painting frames lol

@DavidMaruca_

Жыл бұрын

With the new house, new garage, 3D printer, mud room, etc? I'm sure Seth is starting to come around to painting lol

@tbthegr81

Жыл бұрын

Best way to avoid painting is doing it correct the first time!

@devincrighton4376

Жыл бұрын

seriously a kick ass paint job. love the purple blue two tone

@gnaedigerfels

Жыл бұрын

@@devincrighton4376 good yes, kick ass nah man

@MrDjG10

Жыл бұрын

Nice color choice! I literally just used the same color on my sons bike a couple of weeks ago. Only suggestion I would have is to also use a clear coat to protect the paint from chipping especially a mountain bike.

Hey Seth wet sanding works better because the water is acting as a lubricant, so it’s less abrasive than dry sanding, and results in a smoother finish

@dakshrokadia_MTB

Жыл бұрын

😮

@distinguisheddjentleman8081

Жыл бұрын

The water carries the dust out of the paper keeping the spaces between the grit clean. Makes for faster and smoother sanding.

@dustyc324

Жыл бұрын

​@@dakshrokadia_MTB sanding paint dry clogs up the paper too bad.

@codyherring3895

Жыл бұрын

it also allows the swarf (bits that the sandpaper removes) of the cured paint to act as an abrasive.

@Snowcruizer

Жыл бұрын

Adding just a dab of soap to the water works wonders

I work in a bike shop and the comment about how dropper posts work just office chairs is something I'm definitely going to use to explain how they work. Thank you.

@spyder027

11 ай бұрын

I’ve used that was to describe them for a few years and I’ve never heard someone else say it

Watching your videos gave me the knowledge and confidence to fix, adjust and clean my parent's bikes as well as my sister's. I may not have the proper setup to true wheels, but I could make do with the brake pads and a ziptie and when they brought it to a bike shop, apparently, they were told there was not much to do with the bike. I discovered your channel in May this year when I was looking for a review for the Trek Marlin 5 and stumbled upon your flip bike for the 29er. I then proceeded to watch almost all of your videos just because of all the high quality content you make. You keep saying you hope we learn something or at least find your videos entertaining. Let me tell you: it's always both. Thanks Seth.

@cakrawalajingga

Жыл бұрын

Same here,bro. Keep waiting for a new video. I don't know why... but the video just soothingly makes me relax,,,

@MrGamerholic

10 ай бұрын

As someone who bought a marlin 5 recently it rides nicely out of the box. Mine does need minor adjustments on the front derailleur but I am not concerned about it because I will be switching it out to a 1x drivetrain in the next few months. Also the saddle is not right for my butt major soreness after the first multi hour ride.

That paintjob is actually amazing

@rizzors25

Жыл бұрын

Right? Actually surprising how good that looks. Need to find something to paint like this

@jedscaramella3398

Жыл бұрын

Loic Bruni had that paint in 2017ish? Specialized used it for 2018-2019 models. Had it on my old Stumpy, it's better in person!

@michaelmay9728

Жыл бұрын

I want to know what color that is? Anyone know?

@jessy407

Жыл бұрын

​@michaelmay9728 it's in the video..purple blue shift..

Sanding or sharpening with water makes it so the particulate coming off forms a slurry that helps with getting between the cracks/bumps of the surface (i think)

@oftankoftan

Жыл бұрын

it also stops you from huffing paint.

@MarvinWestmaas

Жыл бұрын

Why do we often lubricate band saws, press drills, lathe's and equivalent metal working devices? Because the lubrication helps with -> preventing clogging by removing particles, aid with cooling and in some cases the slurry is indeed also abrasive. If you wet sand with a more coarse paper it will be a more abrasive slurry because the particles will be bigger. The water will also de-clog the sandpaper more easily. The biggest benefit of wet-sanding is therefore being able to use a really fine grid without it clogging up immediately. I think...

@alaricpaley6865

Жыл бұрын

@@MarvinWestmaas Nah, you got it

@jakecole7447

Жыл бұрын

@@MarvinWestmaas and also those big particles clogging up the sand paper can cause it to be more abrasive with deeper grooves which you might not be able to buff out later - for paint that is.

@SethsBikeHacks

Жыл бұрын

Intuitively it feels like that's what's happening.

That paint looks sick!! Hope to see more of it in the future Seth!! And that bike deserves to be ridden rather than sitting in a storage unit. Great video though!!

@brandonwilson7651

Жыл бұрын

We probably won't see it and won't be in his unit he said he's sending it to his sister.

@incurseio

Жыл бұрын

@@brandonwilson7651 He meant the paint

Great build. Your daughter clearly has an eye for color! It’s killer looking. Would you do a parts value breakdown of it similar to what you do for flip bike videos?

@mircea5013

9 ай бұрын

Copper or brass would have been far better, as he showed right before using the purple. It needed some contrast. Sorry. I'm brutally honest.

Perfect timing, quiet night at work. Much Love from Down under Seth.

Not one to normally comment, but this deserves one. 100% think that the build you did is perfect, that 9spd Microshift drivetrain, CST BFT tyres, Shimano Brakes all super good, super reliable, your sister will be stoked. Oh also love the colour shift paint, so sweet.

@chorito1

Жыл бұрын

Do you know what chain did he use?

@lynxg4641

Жыл бұрын

@@chorito1 far as I can tell it's a KMC X10, a lower end one.

Nice job Seth! That color reminds me of my wife’s Liv Intrigue with the chameleon galaxy paint, love the color shift. I’m 100% confident your sister will be blown away by your efforts. I’d love to see a video of you and your sister going for a ride together.

As someone who switched to a SRAM 1x11 from a MicroShift 1x9, I can totally see the allure of the Advent setup. I have to adjust the SRAM every so often, but the MicroShift seemed to just stay put and was rock solid in operation the whole time it was on the bike. If you want simple and reliable the Advent 9 or 10 is amazing (not to mention inexpensive).

Purple was definitely the correct accent color! Bike looks great!

Always good to go with the advice from your daughter. 🙌

A mountainbiker will do everything to get their siblings in the sport! That's the true spirit! Great video!

I love how you kept this build battery free. Im sure your sis really appreciated that ❤

That paint job is fabulous! Great job Seth! Your sister is so lucky!

Ahhh I remember it well when Seth got that Sync'r and retired the trusty Trek 4900. The 360 on that step up at the start of this video is iconic folks!

I love that Seth can make things like this into a video for us to watch

I learned that you are really good at what you do, Seth. Both making video content and building bikes. I always learn something and I'm always entertained. Thank you.

Got my baptism of MTB 2 days ago and absolutely liked my evening. I proceed with the easiest trail then a fast one with nice little berm (did 3 nice run on it) then just went for a higher level one, of course I did avoid the drop and mostly pumped the jumps at the beginning but I started getting some height after a couple ones and took the berm like a champ. I will definitely work hard to get to a good level and build more confidence in my riding. Thanks for all the advices you gave through your videos and as a mechanic, you're a reference for certain hacks that I use myself personnally. Continue your great work and continue sending it like you're used to !

Still the best Bicycling channel on youtube,been watching your channel since the Seth Bike Hack days.Well done!!!!

The spray-on automotive clear coat you briefly showed is AMAZING. I've used it for so many things. looks great and gives insane protection. I've even used it to clear coat custom videogame controllers for friends. I shoulda known that was what you use too

Seth, I need to thank you. After watching your videos for a while I started looking for mountain bikes on eBay. Eventually, I found one for very cheap which was exactly the same model of the bike that was stolen from me 8 years ago, and I knew I had to get it right away. Better yet, the bike was in good condition but was clearly overdue for maintenance. I spent an entire weekend fixing the bike and replacing some parts, and you wouldn’t believe how happy I was to get my old bike back in perfectly working condition. I don’t really do a lot of mountain biking, but I like to go for bike rides in the evening while listening to a podcast and hitting a few obstacles like stairs and small jumps around my neighbourhood. It’s a new habit that I’m trying to build that adds a lot of value to my days. Thank you for inspiring me to get back a piece of my childhood that was taken away from me a long time ago.

The bike came out absolutely awesome and what a great thing to build a bike like that for your sister

That's awesome, seth your makeing your sis happy and geting someone new on the trail 🎉

I've been following Seth's videos since way back in Florida and boy, has this guy evolved. From a nerdy car stereo fitter to a professional storyteller, bike mechanic, trail builder, businessman and the doer of good deeds. The most honest and straight forward guy I know in mountain bike business. If you get an advice from Seth or from his videos, you shouldn't get second thoughts, that's the best advice you can get, period. And helping others along the way, no matter if they are siblings or just random active people, that's so cool to see. Seth, you're doing all the right stuff, keep doing it!

Thank you. It was great that you kept it in the family. Please stay safe.

super nicely pulled together. Nice job Seth

I have missed this type of vid. so nostalgic back to those og Seths bike hacks vids. love it!

Always entertaining, often informative and always a pleasure.

Hey Seth really loved this video! The attention to the build and the lessons at the end. Keep it up!

That's a wicked bike! I hope you start the flip bike series again, that was fun to watch.

I love that you had your advertising in such a way that you can still recommend parts from them after you have ended your partnership with them. You are such an honest guy :) And you make so great content :) Thanks :)

an actually sensible build, good job Seth.

Really nice job Seth your sis will super pumped.

Imaging calling your brother for help with a bike, and its Seth!! How amazing!

Painted an old Trek 24" bike with that colorshift paint for my daughter, and she got compliments wvery time we had it out at the trails. She chose purple for all the hardware on it also. We also ordered purple Trek decals for the headrube and downtube. It was so subtle, in certain light, you didn't notice them. Cool build!

Great choice with the Ergon saddle and grips!

Seth,absolutely perfect job,thanks

Oh man! A piece of Berm Peak history is coming to California! 🤙

Wow, you did a banger job on the paint! Nice!!

the murder machine video was the one when i got to about this channel during covid and got me into MTB's great to see how much you have grown now, murder machine will be missed

I love your attention to detail, quality and practicality. Acts of Love are always to be encouraged :)

I didn't know you had a sister! She will be so happy with the bike. Great thing you did for her!

Great vid as always brother - see ya on the trails !

I still remember his old videos back when he used to live in florida,and he torture tested a mongoose bike from Walmart ad his sister (Emily) was riding the og trek 4900, those were some good days 😄

Wet sanding is common on high grit paper, because the sand paper will load up too quickly, and stop actually sanding if it is dry. The water helps carry whatever your sanding, out of the grit of the paper.

Man i still remember the Videos of your old trek with your other sister back in FL like it was yesterday ! how time flies.

Your PROPER use of the word "literally" at around 3:20 just reminded me why I'm a subscriber. I can't thank you enough.

Awesome build 👏 have a good day!

Hell yeah! I have the same Microshift drive train on my bike and it ROCKS. 9 speed is all I need for what I do and it rarely ever needs adjusting- I'm talking like at most once per year.

Wow what a trip down memory lane I remember when you posted that murder machine video and it was the reason I stared loving the “hardcore hardtail” scene. Sad to see it go but at least it’s going somewhere great!

I believe the water used when wet sanding acts as a lubricant and helps evacuate the particles of paint from your sandpaper. So, it prevents your sandpaper from clogging up so that the sand can be more effective when cutting through the paint, while also lubricating it and making it a bit easier to sand.

@jacobrick6515

Жыл бұрын

I think it also evens the sanding because the particulates are dispersed in the water

@atlascharles6895

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobrick6515 Yep, I agree. Preventing build up on the sandpaper naturally evens the sanding since you don't have high spots on the sandpaper.

That paint looks amazing

Hey Seth! To answer your question about wet sanding. To my knowledge adding water while sanding helps lower the temperature caused by the friction of the sandpaper. Dry sanding builds up a lot more heat and can actually melt the clear coat and create burn marks. If you want to step up your paint job game you can try lightly wet sanding after the clear coat with 1000 grit followed by an automotive polish. Now that would really give it a glassy finish. Great job on the content. I can't wait for more flip bikes!

This is awesome. I specially like that you went to the color expert fo advice.

It's so beautiful, and awesome, I really love purple blue color shift paint!

Hi Seth. Here is explanation in short. Wet sanding works because water or any other liqiud keeps sandpaper from being clogged. also particles (ussually sanded paint) becomes abrasive together with sandpaper and its microscratching the surface, creating even but relativelly porous surface, which is best for adhesion of new paint. Great video as usual.

Dudes a wizard, I swear. I love that he has all those parts.

Wow. You have a great bike workshop. Hope your sister liked her new bike.

really nice build keep up the work

The paint on this is just breathtaking 🙏🏼

Loving the frame color"s". Great choice!

What a great job! The bike looks excellent.

Props on the paint. That's sick!

Great job Seth, paint job is excellent. Only thing missing is a Berm Peak emblem or at least sticker on the frame, be proud of your build. Great Video.

This is encouraging me to build bikes for everyone I know!

I've seen the transformation of this bike over and over and is kind of emotional to see it go from the channel to a good new home.

I love the closing montage throwback

Seth great stuff mate,im certain your sister will absolutely love it.Nice bike.

That colour is gorgeous!

I sure love the color!

That color shift paint is SICK!

Crazy paintjob! Like it a lot!

Awesome paint job 🔥

good call on the micro shift. underrated kit right there.

Congrats on that bike, from all bikes you work on, this is my favorite, that frame Paint, wat a DaVinci 😎 true artist.

That paint job is really cool.

This is cool, nice to see helping your sister out

I love your build videos! I really miss the flip bike section, please make them more often!

Damn, the paint job on that frame looks sick, man! Good job!

The water prevents dry paint dust from clogging the sandpaper making it way more effective. Love the vids. 🙏

Enjoyed it to the max !

Such an interesting video, thanks! Your sister should be stoked.

I could watch your videos all day! So much for mountain biking today 😂

Love your paint tent!!

Nice job you did on that bike Seth. Using that tent as a paint booth was brilliant!

I'm glad that you are trail testing the bike before sending it off!

That paint job looks insane!

Thats a solid looking ride!!! love the videos Seth :D

Thank you for these videos! I've learned everything from You about mountaimbiking. My bike isn't costs too much but i built it by myself and it's enough for the Hungarian hills :) Keep it up!

Sad to see it go. Hope to see it on the channel again!

What an amazing build !!!! just love it!!!!

The paint is sick!

That paint job looks SICK!

Seth- another possible tip for your sister: is that a push shifter? Where you use your thumb to shift both up and down (vs the pointer finger on the other side of the grip).

Love the paint!

Love the ethos and the videos, thanks for making them. 👍 colour looks great btw, reminds me of a 90’s TVR