EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SEATS AND POSTS!

Ойын-сауық

That's right guys! This video is for you seat enthusiasts! Phu Vu over at @_epicbmx) was kind enough to gie us a complete list and explanation of:
Traditional railed seats
Pivotal seats and pivotal seat posts (By Macneil Bikes)
Tripod design seats (By Fly. Bikes)
Stealth design seats and posts (by kink bikes)
as well as the differences and similarities of pivotal seats as well as the difference seat covers and their sizes and shapes!
#TechThursday #Seats #101
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  • @adamhinchliff9281
    @adamhinchliff92814 жыл бұрын

    Man - the world needs more bmx shops like this. They just don’t exist anymore

  • @lukasstipp_bmx

    @lukasstipp_bmx

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right?! I live in Canada and my local bike shop has like 4 tires one frame and a few sets of pedals and grips, so I have to order everything from source bmx which is in the uk and charges $80 for duty paid shipping!

  • @gzhr3397

    @gzhr3397

    3 жыл бұрын

    my local bmx shop is like this

  • @vhb_is_dead

    @vhb_is_dead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Albe’s used to be like this back in the day before they switched locations.

  • @nicolai6365

    @nicolai6365

    2 жыл бұрын

    Then try to find One in Germany nearby you.. cause i have this Problem😂😂😂

  • @CplHound

    @CplHound

    2 жыл бұрын

    Australia is notorious for not having custom parts stores for anything. I've found a few bmx stores but they're a drive and then some from my house

  • @jmza2157
    @jmza21574 жыл бұрын

    “He’s too high to come up w/ this” “the g spot”. Phu is a epic

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmao

  • @SubSailor688
    @SubSailor6884 жыл бұрын

    I've been riding a Stranger combo, for a couple years. Combos make perfect sense, in my opinion. Great vlog, as always!

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris! Hope you’re having a good one 💜

  • @SubSailor688

    @SubSailor688

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I am, Brother. Just hanging in there, day to day. Glad you're doing well, bud!

  • @adrenalinealcorn3034
    @adrenalinealcorn30344 жыл бұрын

    Love the epic Thursday sitting here at the skate park McVicker getting in a session taking 5 watching dope keep them coming G 👊👍

  • @steeki2518
    @steeki25184 жыл бұрын

    Yes Alf! You are reading my mind! Am just buying a new seat but i dont know what to buy. You made me decide

  • @adamcoleman1369
    @adamcoleman13693 жыл бұрын

    Dope channel commenting for the yt algorithms love your guys vids been watching Mancuso since oss and early no jumper vids very good info in all the vids super clutch for people starting out wanting to learn about bmx

  • @georgeaxume4150
    @georgeaxume41504 жыл бұрын

    That was interesting,good video Alfredo,keep it up🔥👍

  • @Junior-fd8ux
    @Junior-fd8ux2 жыл бұрын

    Man I dig this channel so much. As a kid I hung out with the older kids and always bought there bikes off them. My shed was stacked with old mongooses, dynos, gt, and more but those were the main ones. I tossed everything but 2 bikes I purchased way back when they were brand new. Watching this channel brings me back and has giving me the bug again. Wish I could buy from you directly but I’m 3k miles away smh.

  • @Atrainswrld

    @Atrainswrld

    Жыл бұрын

    He ships I bet

  • @zillagod9347
    @zillagod93474 жыл бұрын

    Finally!!! I've been waiting for a seat vid🙌🏽🔥

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stoked to hear that!

  • @zillagod9347
    @zillagod93474 жыл бұрын

    Can you make another video about slim vs fat and the befits of each? Something along those lines. Thats G💪🏽

  • @brandonz1330
    @brandonz13302 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to that dude talk about stuff for long time, hella cool and you're right, expert knowledge

  • @Bigrig_trmc
    @Bigrig_trmc4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video alf!🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏 KEEP EM COMING!!

  • @itsovertonite
    @itsovertonite4 жыл бұрын

    I rock an old school set up with a black ops lay back post and a Mike Aitken railed seat with the old school seat guts. I love the feel

  • @killcancersteve
    @killcancersteve2 жыл бұрын

    Loving the content. Really helpful. Im subbed now

  • @moneyvon184
    @moneyvon184 Жыл бұрын

    Bro u helped me fix my GT SEAT TO A COMFORTABLE FEEL! Subscribed!!!

  • @javi617mm2
    @javi617mm24 жыл бұрын

    me encanta como habla el chabón, te explica la posta de todo con pros y contras y su parecer, además te dice la historia de quién inventó cada cosa y lo sabe sin dudarlo, se nota a leguas la experiencia. hagan más videos explicando palancas, cubiertas, stems, cosas así, diferencias de los materiales acero/aluminio, diferencias de aleciones de los metales.... muchos hacen reviews pero no parecen tenér demasiada idea de las marcas y la ingeniería de los materiales que usan. buenisimos tus videos viejo!!!

  • @xSF5150x
    @xSF5150x3 жыл бұрын

    You guys are hella funny! Keep up the great content!

  • @hectorn.6137
    @hectorn.61373 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit! I didn't know that the pivotal system was designed by the Canadian Beast!! No wonder you don't see him anymore. Dude's wiping his ass with Benji's now. I guess I should finish the video before commenting.

  • @jessarellanes6648
    @jessarellanes66483 жыл бұрын

    I need to go there, awesome bro.

  • @nelyanawayan9580
    @nelyanawayan95804 жыл бұрын

    Class sessions on going 😂 thanks alf gang gang! 💯 💯 👊 👊

  • @oliverzedler7975
    @oliverzedler79754 жыл бұрын

    sick vid alf!

  • @desmar7945
    @desmar79453 жыл бұрын

    Love that place and its people.

  • @freaknastycreep2737
    @freaknastycreep27376 ай бұрын

    Put on a bottle cap opener under a bicycle seat that would be cool 🍾

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    6 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @allen2277
    @allen22774 жыл бұрын

    you should do a video on frames sizes and what is best for your hight and what is best for park or street

  • @Convolutedtear
    @Convolutedtear4 жыл бұрын

    Im thorough but I am always late lol ... big upp!! still actually using my og SE seat lol .. I guess its good to have a back up lol

  • @tactical1998
    @tactical19984 жыл бұрын

    You did it thankyou man 👊

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Told you I would :))

  • @JamiesonM
    @JamiesonM3 жыл бұрын

    I just needed to know of an adjustable seat thats comfortable for long distance and I got the mercedes dealer showing off the new toys. Nice

  • @Tristan_8055
    @Tristan_80554 жыл бұрын

    I personally like the wedge pivotol seat it holds tight and rarely moves. Also great video

  • @JoelisSc33p0

    @JoelisSc33p0

    2 жыл бұрын

    same i ride one now still and cant find fancy new ones anywhere

  • @federicoperez9538
    @federicoperez95384 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thursday alfredo!

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Happiest of Thursday my dude!

  • @olderthangoogle214
    @olderthangoogle2143 жыл бұрын

    just so you know, you have the most bad ass bike shop I have ever seen!!!

  • @tugboat8475
    @tugboat84753 жыл бұрын

    Nice cool info video, Finally got my new BMX, bike shop was a few hours drive away. My problem is the seat turns about half an inch either way. The seat pole is on a quick release. Thinking to much lube on the pole. But just as iam texting maybe the seat its self is loose. Haha. Might of answered my own question. Being a black seat on a black seat pole etc. But if its not the seat what would you recommend? Thanks

  • @patdoomsayer9185
    @patdoomsayer91853 жыл бұрын

    I started collecting and doing research because of fu he's a good in speration

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    3 жыл бұрын

    He’s real smart :)

  • @morefurless
    @morefurless4 жыл бұрын

    Ayy I needed this I ruined my seat yesterday I’m looking at a trey jones sig seat

  • @slaitherrman1884
    @slaitherrman18844 жыл бұрын

    Hey love your channel you are awesome

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @zatkew9137
    @zatkew91374 жыл бұрын

    I have that animal wedge seat post been using it for years

  • @Atrainswrld
    @Atrainswrld Жыл бұрын

    I just got a redline mx 24 inch. I raised the seat almost all the way up. For cruising. There's only about 3 inches in the aluminum frame. My friend said to be carefull. I can't find the recommendation for how much seat post needs to be in the frame, to try and avoid frame cracking. For wheelies

  • @loganguzman6856
    @loganguzman6856 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos with details!! but you forgot to mention IF these newer seats poles fit the older BMX bikes.

  • @DANKMONKEY277
    @DANKMONKEY2774 жыл бұрын

    Aye the haircut is 🔥🔥

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻💜

  • @mikethegodson4250
    @mikethegodson42503 жыл бұрын

    Can you take the seat off a seat and post combo ? Or do I need another post?

  • @Sanus180
    @Sanus1804 жыл бұрын

    Love the epic bmx vids - want to talk seats? Come get the elbow hahah

  • @1chickenfeet
    @1chickenfeet3 жыл бұрын

    Where is your store located? Very knowledgeable staffs. I hope you’re in Northern California. Need more shops like yours. Keep up the good work!

  • @CrooksCustoms
    @CrooksCustoms4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers bruv!!

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤛🏽

  • @bryce1728
    @bryce17282 жыл бұрын

    is it possible to change a seat and seat post combo to a pivotal one

  • @hectorpinol7951
    @hectorpinol795111 ай бұрын

    Hi guys what size seatpost clamp size do I need for a Haro Fsx 1988?

  • @mek0boy293
    @mek0boy2933 жыл бұрын

    What if there isn’t a hole for an Allen key in the top or in the bottom in the seat post nowhere how would I take the seat and post apart

  • @juanluisvegasalazar8767
    @juanluisvegasalazar876722 күн бұрын

    Hello, guys, quick question, are there any layback seat posts that work with the stealth Kink Whip (2022) seat?

  • @gabrielmercado5377
    @gabrielmercado53774 жыл бұрын

    Eclat has redesigned pivotal seats to make it beefier. its actually quite good.

  • @victoryu5077
    @victoryu50774 жыл бұрын

    dope vid

  • @cfmechanic
    @cfmechanic4 жыл бұрын

    Epic Thursday should totally become a regular thing

  • @steeki2518

    @steeki2518

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeep

  • @KINOSHINOBI
    @KINOSHINOBI3 жыл бұрын

    Can a 22mm post be modified to hold a pivotal setup?

  • @pauljames4510
    @pauljames45104 жыл бұрын

    2:49 I remember my Primo hemorrhoid seat the rails bent so i got a Primo Pentagon seat then i started seeing peeps with a really small seat's on there bmx's called a Macneil OG Seat then i got a animal cush pivotal seat and a animal Wedge seatpost and never looked back still rocking the animal Wedge post now 👍

  • @barrymandalow

    @barrymandalow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Primo Haemorrhoid was the best seat of the midshool era

  • @4stoever
    @4stoever2 жыл бұрын

    Yo, does anyone know if you can put a dropper post on a bmx bike?

  • @ericbuchers8189
    @ericbuchers81892 жыл бұрын

    What brand is that suede brown pivotal post seat set up ?

  • @sdqsdq6274
    @sdqsdq62743 жыл бұрын

    is there a sleeve for bmx seat to mtb 30.9 mm ?

  • @mason3vze740
    @mason3vze7404 жыл бұрын

    You should do one with handlebars

  • @AL4140
    @AL41404 жыл бұрын

    Darcy Saccucci was Miron’s partner that came up with Pivitol system. He was the MacNeil Product Manager.

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    That was his name! Hellya

  • @aljayreynolds1146
    @aljayreynolds11462 жыл бұрын

    I wanna know about layback seatpost

  • @chad4075
    @chad40754 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know of some seats that are the same size as the Mirra tribute.i have a Mirra tribute but it says haro real big on it and I have a kink.not a big deal but I'd like to see some different options.

  • @tiffanyspence2981
    @tiffanyspence29812 жыл бұрын

    In this video it didn't explained much about size and shape of the deets. Ian wondering if you can please do a video with more details about size and shape

  • @steeki2518
    @steeki25184 жыл бұрын

    What is that in the thumbnail I0I? Is that L0L or 101 or IOI

  • @zemertv5950
    @zemertv59504 жыл бұрын

    I hope there's a shop like this here in Philippines , hey Alfredo...?😁✌

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would love for there to be businesses like this all over the world :)

  • @JamesWilliams-kt5qr
    @JamesWilliams-kt5qr Жыл бұрын

    Here’s what I know about Jay Miron. He can meet you first time then five minutes later he can meet you for the first time all over again. An interview would not work well with him. He’s had so many concussions he’s just not all there anymore.

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    Жыл бұрын

    Sad to hear :(

  • @jmza2157
    @jmza21574 жыл бұрын

    I still have Haro Dave Mirra seat on my retired bike aka decoration

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow that’s fire

  • @javiervilla7818
    @javiervilla78186 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊😊Just bought a bmx n seat is not in confortable position n i wanna Just ride it

  • @jesse-dg8yx
    @jesse-dg8yx4 жыл бұрын

    I believe eclat makes their own special bases that are supposed to be more durable

  • @eclatbmxbrand

    @eclatbmxbrand

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup, we make our own Pivotal seat base, thanks for noticing!

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget the stash seat with 17mm built in to the post

  • @jesse-dg8yx

    @jesse-dg8yx

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AlfredoMancuso not sure how practical the 17mm posts are but I would love a stash seat. pretty sure they're discontinued now though, I can't find them anywhere

  • @steeki2518

    @steeki2518

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anddd... ECALT IN DA HOUSEEEEE!

  • @almuharjawali1688
    @almuharjawali16884 жыл бұрын

    Foo the historian of bmx❤️🤘

  • @artursbode

    @artursbode

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's Phu not Foo xD

  • @babyyoda2190
    @babyyoda21904 жыл бұрын

    Is BSD good brand for like BMX in general?

  • @Tristan_8055

    @Tristan_8055

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes they have some very nice parts and some very high end parts

  • @lui1919
    @lui19194 жыл бұрын

    Will the pivotal seat post fit any bmx? I’m gonna get a 25.4 pivotal post seat but not 100% sure it will fit or are bmx frame holes all the same size? Is there a way I can check or what thanks

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it’ll fit all the Major BMX brand frames

  • @lui1919

    @lui1919

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alfredo Mancuso alright thank you ❤️

  • @3rdWorldNola
    @3rdWorldNola Жыл бұрын

    RIP tripod. I like mine, the staples came undone on mine v1 devin seat and fly was cool enough to send me a newer version.

  • @harrymackenzie5403
    @harrymackenzie54033 жыл бұрын

    It was an absolute nightmare getting a post which fitted my 1996 frame. None of the ones found in shops worked.

  • @gorlami9232
    @gorlami92322 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alf, may I know where that Epic shop is located? Love from the Philippines bro ☺️🙏

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    2 жыл бұрын

    16483 magnolia st. Westminster, CA 92683

  • @gorlami9232

    @gorlami9232

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AlfredoMancuso do you ship worldwide bro?

  • @sandy_knight
    @sandy_knight Жыл бұрын

    6:25 So quill seatposts work about as well as quill stems? Who'd have thought!? Did I-Beam seat posts ever make it to BMX?

  • @sofialaschou7770
    @sofialaschou77704 жыл бұрын

    Can I put a pivotal seat on a tripod post?

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are not compatible with each other

  • @rhondakaradunis4894
    @rhondakaradunis48942 жыл бұрын

    The guys who can’t find the alien key in the seat can’t find the G-spot also being able to adjust your seat for hang 5s toboggans or barspins or something I’m allways adjusting it especially for flatland tricks(I have 4 pegs and ride street/park /trails /freestyle and flatland

  • @hafablake3599
    @hafablake35993 жыл бұрын

    Man I missed out on the brown seat if anyone has one for sale please let me know cash ready

  • @imre.c9318
    @imre.c93184 жыл бұрын

    ly alfredo

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ly2

  • @regimengonzalez8667
    @regimengonzalez86674 жыл бұрын

    What about the old school layback seat posts??.🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Damn, we did miss that category lol

  • @SNuts-bu7pn
    @SNuts-bu7pn3 жыл бұрын

    Where is this shop located?im in L.A

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    3 жыл бұрын

    16483 Magnolia Blvd. Westminster, CA

  • @briansmith9258
    @briansmith92584 жыл бұрын

    Whats a comfortable seat??

  • @steeki2518

    @steeki2518

    4 жыл бұрын

    Demolition is pretty comfy!

  • @jjp002
    @jjp0022 жыл бұрын

    So pivotal is the way to go

  • @Fernandro
    @Fernandro4 жыл бұрын

    Now that’s a bike shop

  • @danielguerrero2426
    @danielguerrero24264 жыл бұрын

    🔥

  • @crepbmx2484
    @crepbmx24843 жыл бұрын

    I’m the one thousand and first like 👍🏽

  • @almuharjawali1688
    @almuharjawali16884 жыл бұрын

    Foo's right they have one same manufacturer you can see it it has trademark of the company under

  • @kondoki09
    @kondoki094 жыл бұрын

    eclat pivotal seats have different webbings

  • @retrogore_videos
    @retrogore_videos2 жыл бұрын

    Who makes the most comfortable fat pivotal guys? Any more comfy than the other?

  • @420sx3
    @420sx34 жыл бұрын

    Wheels Tech Thursday

  • @thrashtronaut999
    @thrashtronaut9993 жыл бұрын

    haha you guys are funny

  • @Bigrig_trmc
    @Bigrig_trmc4 жыл бұрын

    The stealth is better and makes more since. My odyssey tool 6mm isnt long enough to reach a pivotal bolt🤬🤬🤬 so now I have to keep up with 6mm but not really cuz I dnt think I'll have to ever tighten it or anything till I change the seat again lol

  • @traptruck6246
    @traptruck62464 жыл бұрын

    No seatless setup?

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    😰

  • @auntient

    @auntient

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im rocking a seatless setup 😎

  • @MrScooter412
    @MrScooter4123 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼

  • @Bigrig_trmc
    @Bigrig_trmc4 жыл бұрын

    I love trey jones but I hate that seat. It's more of a racer seat I think with that nose not good for crashing jumps and being impelled

  • @steeki2518

    @steeki2518

    4 жыл бұрын

    The same

  • @blramirez16
    @blramirez164 жыл бұрын

    Buddie of mine had the animal wedge it ended up cracking his frame cause he tightened it too much

  • @steeki2518

    @steeki2518

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oughh sheet

  • @steeki2518

    @steeki2518

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @christophercavanaugh1074
    @christophercavanaugh10742 жыл бұрын

    didn't cover comfort and how to pick a seat that doesn't hurt

  • @VailSkateSupply1
    @VailSkateSupply14 жыл бұрын

    Yo Bro 👊

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sup G :)

  • @bmxriderforlife1234
    @bmxriderforlife12343 жыл бұрын

    It wasn't only the local that shaved it down it had been done by people all over. Miron commented on bare people doing it. Nobody got kickbacks for it.

  • @Darkstartsb
    @Darkstartsb4 жыл бұрын

    I was just there

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    You really were

  • @dasfreshyo
    @dasfreshyo2 жыл бұрын

    Phu is ⭐Gen X.⭐ Old enough to experience ⚡80s classic BMX⚡ era. 🤙

  • @omarkhan6217
    @omarkhan62172 жыл бұрын

    10:00 last one best

  • @keananconnor4221
    @keananconnor42214 жыл бұрын

    Probably going to sound stupid but I didn’t see a “stealth pivotal” it’s a mix of both

  • @AlfredoMancuso

    @AlfredoMancuso

    4 жыл бұрын

    There’s no top entry for the bolt so it’s stealth and not pivotal

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