"Detailing" My Battered Old Mountain Bike

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Time to dust off and deep clean my battered old mountain bike ready for some fresh dog poo-hopping on the prom!
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  • @CarCleaningGuru
    @CarCleaningGuru Жыл бұрын

    Who knew I secretly owned a P1?!

  • @mathjuk

    @mathjuk

    Жыл бұрын

    nice bike, needs a new chain though :)

  • @jamesblake3846
    @jamesblake3846 Жыл бұрын

    Make do and mend. Always satisfying seeing new life breathed into old possessions!

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Going to get a cheap rear brake and some headset bearings from the bike shop tomorrow then go for a ride 😎.

  • @HypnotizinDetailz
    @HypnotizinDetailz Жыл бұрын

    I never thought I would watch a bike cleaning video, but you made it very enjoyable Joe, very well done! 🤩🤝🏻😎

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    I never thought I’d make one but here we are!

  • @ilikechickensausages2075

    @ilikechickensausages2075

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Hypnotizin any new video to come out?

  • @HypnotizinDetailz

    @HypnotizinDetailz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ilikechickensausages2075 - Hello my Friend, thanks very much for thinking of me, it’s very kind of you. No, unfortunately nothing is coming out… and I think I will give up on the videos and the channel itself; at the moment I feel that we won’t make any more videos. 😊☹️

  • @ilikechickensausages2075

    @ilikechickensausages2075

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HypnotizinDetailz That's a shame but can understand it takes a lot of time and effort and if your not seeing any return on the hard work it can take it's toll. Anyway mate all the best for the future.

  • @HypnotizinDetailz

    @HypnotizinDetailz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ilikechickensausages2075 - Exactly… Basically this is what happened - you explained/felt it quite well my Friend. Thanks very much for all your kind words, support and understanding during these years, since the beginning of my channel! 🤩🙏🏻 I might get the spark back, we never know, so I can’t say that for sure this is definitely the end… But I want to enjoy what I am doing, and making videos is unfortunately absolutely upstream for me now. Wishing you all the very best my Friend, see you… around here! 😉🤜🏻💥🤛🏻😎

  • @Southghost5997
    @Southghost5997 Жыл бұрын

    There's something about your older videos that just draw people to watch, and in my case rewatch several times over. No background music, slower relaxing pace of narration and of course the wordsmithery. Anyway, I like the variation!

  • @VARADAMODUBLIN

    @VARADAMODUBLIN

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah there was something so relaxing about watching the guru do his thing in the old videos, nowadays it’s all product pushing and too much talking. I enjoyed watching high end cars getting detailed, not sure why that stopped

  • @JAY61ish

    @JAY61ish

    Жыл бұрын

    @@VARADAMODUBLIN You see i'm the opposite .i prefer more normal cars . i'm sick to death of super/hyper cars... just not as interesting .

  • @jamesarmitage8399
    @jamesarmitage8399 Жыл бұрын

    Good job, nothing like a bit of variety!!

  • @jf6441
    @jf6441 Жыл бұрын

    Love it! Do a childs power wheel or a childs Little Tikes Cozy coupe next!

  • @apb3251
    @apb3251 Жыл бұрын

    If you are riding on UK roads a wet lube like Muc Off for chains is best, if you are off roading in dusty places a dry lube. Wd40 will attract more grime to it than a lube.

  • @YrnehLrak
    @YrnehLrak Жыл бұрын

    And now I know its the detailing I like, not just the cars

  • @darius2640
    @darius2640 Жыл бұрын

    I also had a P1, just not sure if it was the same year. also putting a dual crown fork on a dirt jump frame is like swapping a V12 into a ford fiesta

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    I know haha it was like that when I bought it honestly!

  • @davidblock1464
    @davidblock1464 Жыл бұрын

    You may want to consider adding handlebar ends, keeps you hands from slipping off each end. Just make sure they are on nice and tight. I wrap mine with grippy anti-slip tape. Cheers!

  • @AutobriteDirectLTD
    @AutobriteDirectLTD Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video Guru as always! Love the honesty ❤

  • @NickBosshard
    @NickBosshard Жыл бұрын

    Sweet P1 you got there! Had a P3 as my first bike and loved that thing. Also love the bomber on there, mustbe a fun ride! Also very interesting seeing you clean a bike, as it's part of my work as a bike mechanic.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t profess to be a pro bike cleaner, just having a go on my own beater!

  • @NickBosshard

    @NickBosshard

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CarCleaningGuru You did a better job than I ever do 😂 Just a small heads up on the cain lube, spare the cogs and just add it to the inner part of the chain. Makes it easier to clean next time round and works just as good.

  • @scotthornsey
    @scotthornsey Жыл бұрын

    I would say it's worth keeping. Other than aesthetically, dirt jumpers haven't really changed. A fork rebuild or a second hand modern set wouldn't go a miss though I reckon. Would really lighten up the bike a bit over the old boxers too

  • @oliverburgess1036
    @oliverburgess1036 Жыл бұрын

    Looks good! A proper throw back especially with those Tioga tyres. I’d certainly get it back up working again. Especially as the evenings are getting longer and weather is getting nicer. Make you feel 16 again bombing around on it for half hour in the evening 🚴

  • @soulshinobi
    @soulshinobi Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this, keep up the unique quality content

  • @sixtysecondsofstephens2386
    @sixtysecondsofstephens2386 Жыл бұрын

    Great alternative video there Joe.

  • @tonyosullivan2382
    @tonyosullivan2382 Жыл бұрын

    First thoughts, how is he going to get twenty two minutes and twenty six seconds out of this. But you did, and I found it as enjoyable as the four wheel ones. Nice mid week treat 🤙

  • @robinrai4973
    @robinrai4973 Жыл бұрын

    downhill fork on a hardtail :o I dig the different video!

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I think a young lad had it before me so went a bit mad modding it!

  • @thecraigmachine69
    @thecraigmachine69 Жыл бұрын

    You did an awesome job! Happy riding!

  • @cg7856
    @cg7856 Жыл бұрын

    Nice vid guru

  • @dalewintle8099
    @dalewintle8099 Жыл бұрын

    Cracking Job that mate , really enjoyed the vid 👍

  • @mangoshake
    @mangoshake Жыл бұрын

    "Went ahead and gave my knobbles a good scrub" You knew exactly why you added that part 😭

  • @shanebennett54
    @shanebennett54 Жыл бұрын

    That one brought back a few memories 😂😂👍

  • @ptdumptruck
    @ptdumptruck Жыл бұрын

    Damn thats a nice bike....It might be old but still nice. It would've been all the rage in high school

  • @geoffersmaher
    @geoffersmaher Жыл бұрын

    That's a classic with some real nice parts fitted, hope brake and monkey bars with marzocci bombers. Quality mate

  • @davidlumb1882
    @davidlumb1882 Жыл бұрын

    Have you tried chrome north west products they mainly aim for folk who detail or look after trucks its mainly available in trucks tops or some motorway forecourts...its worth a review I use it on my car and truck they do the full range of cleaning stuff I recommend the pink

  • @hamitbe
    @hamitbe Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Enjoyed every minute of it.

  • @johnalexandermcbryde9788
    @johnalexandermcbryde9788 Жыл бұрын

    awesome episode! inspired to get my Cannondale out the shed and scrub my knobbles

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Always liked Cannondales. Saw Missy Giove at ‘Bike 98’ exhibiting her pro knobbles.

  • @johnweir8936
    @johnweir8936 Жыл бұрын

    Satisfying to see dirty bikes and cars getting cleaned , nice classic bike ,I still have my green rockhopper comp !

  • @KernelUser1
    @KernelUser1 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely restore it! And more bike content!

  • @EmDeeCee6147
    @EmDeeCee6147 Жыл бұрын

    Great video pal. I’ve still got my’92 Orange from back in the day 👌🏻

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Carbon Yeti aside, I think an Orange would be my ideal dog poo-hopper 😎.

  • @jamesaylward3
    @jamesaylward3 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great 👍

  • @adampug206gti
    @adampug206gti Жыл бұрын

    Well done joe another great video even though it's provided by leg power thoroughly enjoyable...👍🏻😎

  • @tinniswood2577
    @tinniswood2577 Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed that.

  • @marybetheby5184
    @marybetheby5184 Жыл бұрын

    That's the cleanest hardtail in the woods no doubt..😎👍

  • @michaelgoodwin593
    @michaelgoodwin593 Жыл бұрын

    Man I had a P2 around 2005, brings bac memories. My first pay cheque ever for £700 bought it. Got stolen a few weeks later.

  • @GS04WAL
    @GS04WAL Жыл бұрын

    Didn't know Autobrite did bike cleaning tackle. Suspect I will be making use of the discount code soon.

  • @judebrown2672
    @judebrown2672 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Nice change. Great idea.

  • @PhilDiasPJD
    @PhilDiasPJD Жыл бұрын

    Loved the video. ❤

  • @Ditypo
    @Ditypo Жыл бұрын

    being a bike anorak, that's proper old school that

  • @DC-SA1
    @DC-SA1 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video! I'd say keep it, EXCEPT for the fact it's undersized, that makes it really inefficient to ride, so might be time to pass it off to a local middle schooler 😉

  • @ichosethishandle
    @ichosethishandle Жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @andrew300169
    @andrew300169 Жыл бұрын

    Cool video!

  • @RoderickGMacLeod
    @RoderickGMacLeod Жыл бұрын

    @Car Cleaning Guru Is the rear hub non-drive side set up for a brake disc? If so, I'd say that you should source a new (or gently used) brake setup for the rear, install the brake components and sell it on since it isn't the right size for you.

  • @MrBizike
    @MrBizike Жыл бұрын

    Simple Green, Pledge and Finish Line Dry Lube are the only products you need.

  • @itsevansxx2299
    @itsevansxx2299 Жыл бұрын

    Love this something different 🎉

  • @abdulmiah2014
    @abdulmiah2014 Жыл бұрын

    About time🎉

  • @darenwaters1469
    @darenwaters1469 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @retrobikechannel2599
    @retrobikechannel2599 Жыл бұрын

    Great job ... nice bike.

  • @AverageReviewsYT
    @AverageReviewsYT Жыл бұрын

    That chain oiling process.. killed me..

  • @kai_291
    @kai_291 Жыл бұрын

    My Idea would be that you fix it up, and since it's to small for you hand it out to charity or some kid from the block who maybe could use it. Would be awesome to make a kid smile I think 👍🏻

  • @Tayeedz1
    @Tayeedz1 Жыл бұрын

    This makes me wanna fix my old mountain bike. Last rode it 10 years ago

  • @justingrainger6627
    @justingrainger6627 Жыл бұрын

    Can you detail your oven next please? That's a git to clean.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    There’s a special man in a van around here for that!

  • @JAY61ish
    @JAY61ish Жыл бұрын

    P1!!! Bloody great bike...

  • @Nevakonaza.
    @Nevakonaza. Жыл бұрын

    Came up a treat,I find Automotive engine degreaser a better option for cleaning bike chains,Spray it on night before let it soak, as these dedicated sprays made for the job from these companies who produce numerous products tend to not really have the ooompfff to break down the old thick tar like oil on the chain :) Super nice bike though im always looking for little things to upgrade on my 2016 Cube Analog MTB 29" Er,Its VERY high mileage now though as i use it daily,Still going strong other than a few age related niggles (Bit like us all) haha :)

  • @sparko2012
    @sparko2012 Жыл бұрын

    Nice bike, ideal for hopping over the dog turds on the Wirral way.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Horse turds there!

  • @dronejunglistplatoon
    @dronejunglistplatoon Жыл бұрын

    YES!!! FIX IT!!!!

  • @Beer_Dad1975
    @Beer_Dad1975 Жыл бұрын

    That glove looks like someone chopped a Telletubbies hand off!

  • @wiktorczarnecki1244
    @wiktorczarnecki1244 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have a Klaus Kinski as Count Dracula tattoo on your left forearm?

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    The Master, Salem’s Lot. Similar Nosferatu-inspired vampire.

  • @wiktorczarnecki1244

    @wiktorczarnecki1244

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CarCleaningGuru Looks sick AF to me anyway!

  • @jamessherwood8817
    @jamessherwood8817 Жыл бұрын

    RIP all those bearings 😅

  • @donovan22
    @donovan22 Жыл бұрын

    I also never ride while unlubed, dry and crusty Good tip!

  • @scottboone494
    @scottboone494 Жыл бұрын

    how do you store all the stuff you have; I would love to see a video of your tools and favorite tools that you use. I find it hard to store my car cleaning tools. tips would be awesome.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Shitty little utility room 🤷‍♂️. In terms of storage of individual bits in what bags etc, I’ve done a couple of vids in this in the past.

  • @Xennial_Dad
    @Xennial_Dad Жыл бұрын

    Nice job. I have to point out though that WD-40 is a fantastic water displacer but is not a good lubricant. A silicone based spray would be better, but better still, a good dedicated chain lube like fenwicks is my go to.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    No this was a dedicated chain lube made by them but for motorcycles so it’s all thick and sticky.

  • @Xennial_Dad

    @Xennial_Dad

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CarCleaningGuru ahhh. Happy days. All I clocked was the WD-40 😂

  • @misterdroneboy8999
    @misterdroneboy8999 Жыл бұрын

    Send it mate

  • @cheggers80
    @cheggers80 Жыл бұрын

    Once you'd finished and from over 5 feet away it looked brand new I reckon :)

  • @duncangrainge
    @duncangrainge Жыл бұрын

    That’s actually a pretty sweet bike. It’s in great condition so shouldn’t be at the back of the shed ! 🤣🤣😝✌️

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Especially with dressed tyres!

  • @BURP39R
    @BURP39R Жыл бұрын

    And I thought I was a wool. And I'm from Skem 🤪

  • @d0tEx1
    @d0tEx1 Жыл бұрын

    i own old giant stp 1 from 2008 similar to p1 ,they dont make good bikes as before

  • @Clyde__Frog
    @Clyde__Frog6 ай бұрын

    Mid 2000's bike jelousy!

  • @RUSSM8
    @RUSSM8 Жыл бұрын

    If you want to start getting out regularly and racking up the miles, I'd invest your coin in a newer model. Current design and geometry is far superior to 90s stuff - particularly for us tall lads ! But would be great if you had space to keep that too, such a classic !

  • @leguama
    @leguama Жыл бұрын

    Oh damn bike content, you love to see it

  • @bandmaid_blue
    @bandmaid_blue Жыл бұрын

    nice to meet you. I always look forward to it. The MTB car wash was so amazing. I own several MTBs. This video is the video I've been waiting for! Thank you for your wonderful videos.

  • @elfspicer
    @elfspicer Жыл бұрын

    You'll find a youngster in the neighbourhood who would love to have that bike. Buy a new one and give it to a local kid.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    I deffo will when I can afford a new one. Whoever gives it the longest glance gets it!

  • @SteveLBMK
    @SteveLBMK Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, gotta make sure you clean and scrub your knobbles properly for maximum performance going uphill and downhill.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly.

  • @user-xk9tx9fr8l
    @user-xk9tx9fr8l Жыл бұрын

    Be careful with pointing the pressure washer at bearings

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Half of them had already gone from the headset here but yeh on a newer or more well kept bike take it easy.

  • @jameshutchins3396
    @jameshutchins3396 Жыл бұрын

    From my experience. When you get old you will wish you kept it.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    True. I’ll either keep it if I have space or give it away if/when I buy a new one.

  • @paulrowell1820
    @paulrowell1820 Жыл бұрын

    You ever thought of a full ceramic coating for a bike

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes for a newer or more well kept bike although PPF is probably a better choice overall.

  • @lesleysmith5623
    @lesleysmith5623 Жыл бұрын

    As you have a stand it’s easier to remove the wheels to clean them. I would also have taken the chain off and fitted a new one. Cringed a bit with the pressure washer, even on low setting.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t think I’ll use the stand again it was a pain in the arse, prefer to just turn upside down and remove the wheels that way. Deffo needs a new chain but I can’t afford to spend too much on it for the sake of a video that will likely only generate £50 🤷‍♂️

  • @pigeonpoo1823
    @pigeonpoo1823 Жыл бұрын

    BH Surfex at 1:1 ratio will clean any component on any bike. And strip components of vital grease..... Whoops.

  • @0956y
    @0956y Жыл бұрын

    Cleaning my bicycle feels more relaxed than cleaning my car.

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    The tick tick tick of the cassette.

  • @AverageReviewsYT
    @AverageReviewsYT Жыл бұрын

    12:14… adjust the speed to high.. and turn it on… 😁😁😁 thank me later.

  • @younessemagoune1816
    @younessemagoune1816 Жыл бұрын

    👍🚴‍♂️

  • @GezzyJ
    @GezzyJ Жыл бұрын

    I know its an old bike but the use of that pressure washer around parts that contain bearings and seals is painful 😢

  • @stevenbrown8857
    @stevenbrown8857 Жыл бұрын

    Fix it n go off road 😊

  • @TheMozerfok
    @TheMozerfok Жыл бұрын

    Sooo i buy a mountain bike and you teach me how to clean it like a few days after... What are the odds?

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    It was meant to be!

  • @srts8945
    @srts8945 Жыл бұрын

    Future classic maybe, things have moved on so much it would be more cost effective to buy a modern used bike for £1500. I cringed a little when you blasted the rear sprocket with wd40, It's as bad as using a sponge to clean a car 😂.

  • @1stfrompuertorico568
    @1stfrompuertorico568 Жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! I have done 4 bikes from neighbors who are mountain bikers with Gtechniq products protection

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    Show off!

  • @1stfrompuertorico568

    @1stfrompuertorico568

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CarCleaningGuru 😄😄it's part of growing as a Detailer not only for vehicles but for motorcycles (haven't done one), bikes, boats, trucks 😄😄 Unfortunately that line of products isn't available here

  • @09jlivers
    @09jlivers Жыл бұрын

    Just accept it as is. It looks better than more than half the bikes in the world. Put the money back into your business.

  • @MecchaKakkoi
    @MecchaKakkoi Жыл бұрын

    Yas!

  • @edmund8
    @edmund8 Жыл бұрын

    Next video: detailing a skateboard

  • @Bas-G
    @Bas-G Жыл бұрын

    For a few hundred pounds in parts you're almost better off picking up something used and doing another fixer upper video.

  • @emerald39
    @emerald395 ай бұрын

    You shouldn't pressure wash a bike because water seeps into the bearings

  • @FixitFarris
    @FixitFarris Жыл бұрын

    “Meet the wife Susan isn’t she beautiful”

  • @A-F777
    @A-F777 Жыл бұрын

    1

  • @ReDLiNeNL
    @ReDLiNeNL Жыл бұрын

    Disgusting! Blasphemy! 10/10 Would shred this.

  • @user-jb5fu2de3y
    @user-jb5fu2de3y Жыл бұрын

    I just love those videos

  • @brianknight5899
    @brianknight5899 Жыл бұрын

    Plz upgrade this bike I'd love to see I know you do car cleaning but otis you've got a decent bike there amazon have some decent stuff on there like hope brakes bergtec handle bars you can get this bike looking mint oh I subscribed 👍

  • @CarCleaningGuru

    @CarCleaningGuru

    Жыл бұрын

    I fitted cheap rear disc today and new headset bearings so no more rattle and can do skids again! Just needs brake line shortening and maybe a chain tensioner.

  • @dedeco1200
    @dedeco1200 Жыл бұрын

    Nice JOB!

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