Meth heads would steal old bikes from garages. Now cyclists are stealing old bikes from meth heads

@TomTom2149936

2 ай бұрын

Seems fair to me 😂

@whazzat8015

2 ай бұрын

@@TomTom2149936 Nothing quite like noting the homeless guy with aerobars

@drpulpit

2 ай бұрын

@@TomTom2149936 can you hear them whine: "Hey, you can't steal that, I stole it fair and square, it's mine!"

@aarontracy5160

Ай бұрын

Very underrated comment

I think there may be quite a few of us who use dawn power wash on bicycles. But we learned from you.

@sammyboy2038

2 ай бұрын

I always use Dawn and say "if it's good enough for duckys 🐤 it's good enough for me" but extra good to get poison oak off !

@stevenagy7152

2 ай бұрын

Why wouldn’t I use Dawn? Or Tide, or whatever is the closest soap that I can reach from the backdoor to the utility room.

@sammyboy2038

2 ай бұрын

@@stevenagy7152 simple green removes plating on Shimano chains....

80s-90s mtbs are almost indestructible. A bit of fairly simple maintenance and you've got a bike that you can ride until the sun blows up.

It's so amazin to see how "old" things still work fine after beeing tuned up and your smartphone goes to the bin after like 4-5 years at most. Old skool bikes are forever bikes. Incredible value for the price. No recurrent payments except some service+wear.

@donhuber9131

2 ай бұрын

Agreed! I still use my 30+ year old Univega MTB as a very reliable commuter.

@PoserBallin

4 күн бұрын

And if you can figure out how to do the work yourself, they are an even better value!

Sunday morning coffee and a 90's MTB. Perfect. Thanks 👍

@eruiz3116

2 ай бұрын

Same here friend. What a great start to my morning.

These old Rockhoppers are solid bikes and you can turn them into anything: Gravel bike, relaxed hybrid, shopper, single speed... Always looks good and classy because the frame is a class of its own.

I saved up my paper route money when I was 13-14 and bought a Rockhopper in teal for $749.00 CAD. and got a full season of pure joy before it was stolen. My next bike was a Rocky Mountain Equipe. Andy has the correct view on the bike industry😊

@billkosses3808

2 ай бұрын

I had a silver Rockhopper Comp FS back then and it was lovely. Light, fast, responsive as hell, nice front forks that I could switch off, and proper shifters not the twist shift malarkey. Only downside was inclusion of Ritchey components such as the free hub body

Any other man your size grabbing a giant mallet, smiling and saying "the persuader" would be absolutely terrifying 🤣

@6479rob

2 ай бұрын

Those are called a bfh in Ohio, always knew the rite one to hand my dad as a kid. He didnt cuss just said get me a bfh out of the tool box.

@aarontracy5160

Ай бұрын

Universal Thread Adapter at my house

Just want to thank you for the subtle inspiration you mix into your content. I really enjoyed listening to you talk about how you make your business work by being part of your community. Keep up the good work!

I had a Rockhopper back in the mid 1990's. I got run over by a truck and ruined my bike was smashed up and I couldn't afford anything decent at the time and had months of downtime so I had a Rockhopper with a decent fork Manitou SXR? And clipless pedals from my old bike. Broke my pelvis in five places and I was out of work for a month. I answered phones for free out of boredom and eventually got helped out getting on a forklift and drove it around all day. Now that I'm old forget that

Neighbor and his kid rode over to let the kids have a play date. I just fixed the neighbor's non-functional shift leavers and brakes, on a 30+ year old mountain bike from college, while this was playing. Only needed some tri-flow in the leaver mechanisms to get the shifting to work again. And I just had to re-tension a spring on one of the break arms by bending it away from the tire to get everything working as intended again. The Bob Ross of Bikes is seeping deep into my retro grouch brain!

dream of having one of those old steel rockhoppers in my fleet!

Just finished turning a 90s Specialized Hardrock into a gravel bike for my 9yo

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

Every bike is a gravel bike for a 9yo

@matztertaler2777

2 ай бұрын

@@bkefrmr 😀true!

Got a brand new rigid Specialized Hard Rock in 1992 to commute with. Loved it.

Regarding your comment about 7 speed wheels, but sort of wanting to go 8,9, or 10: You can get a 10 speed cassette and remove one of the loose cogs (the 11 or 13 probably) and run 9 of the cogs on a 7 speed hub. Use an old thumbie friction shifter, 10 sp chain., and you’re golden! Not always worth buying these parts new to do this, but a full parts bin can open your possibilities up when dealing with 7 speed hubs. You can also run 8 cogs of a 9 speed cassette. Thanks for the great vids!

Midwestern BikemanforU who is now out fishing. You go I do this as a hobby. Give the bikes to kids when they get stolen, it's like giving a bike to 5 kids

Thanks!

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

Thanks hey!!

I just bought a 1991 Hard Rock and thats what he built 😂, looks good though, hope someone get some joy from it, mine was turned into a comfort bike and its great

GREAT Video man. Even here in Germany... Helps my students to learn Englisch. ESL with the Bikefarmer rocks! Keep up the good content.

The newest Park Tool cable cutter has the crimper down below the pivot. It’s the CN-10.

Love your business model/mindset towards bicycles

Hey Andy I noticed something while you were working on the stem and handlebars. To give myself a little more slack I loosened the brake and shifting levers. That seems to help me. I really enjoy watching your channel and would love to see your shop someday. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

I hope park tool is watching you, that suggestion about the cable cutters was legit.

@paulmaurice4491

2 ай бұрын

Did you forget the dork disk?

Good stuff. Enjoyed the jazz piano.

You and your Dawn power wash. Reminds me of that movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and how Windex cures all ills ;-) Anyhow, man, love your cynical snide comments, a curmudgeon after my own heart. BTW, I had a Rock Hopper for 20 (?) years. Bought on CL for $40. Sold it during the pandemic for $125 🙂

I absoluterly dig your perspective on budget bikes. Go on saving the world from supermarket bikes...

Hot take: the easiest brake caliper of any type to adjust is the Avid BB7. Beautiful caliper, everything is thumb wheels with clicks

I love those 26" steel frame 90s MTBs. I bought one late in 2023, gave it the Bikefarmer treatment, and I am up to 275 km on it since January 1. A great toy to fart around on gravel roads in and around town. Spending an hour riding in the public parks makes me feel like I'm 10 again.

Been watching for a couple of months (I think) Always surprises me when I get to the videos end without noticing 😂

Better than a Walmart bike is absolutely correct.

I haven't a clue about bike mechanics, but these videos are so relaxing. I've even picked up a couple skills along the way.

Cool. I love those older Specialized bikes. They generally have good quality parts on them, and they can be fitted with parts easily to turn them into grocery getters or daily commuters and such.

@roberth4395

2 ай бұрын

A “fun” thing about these 90’s - early 00’s specialized bikes is that if you want one now, you should buy the cheap ones not the expensive models. Here is why: Specialized had 3 mtb models back then. -Hardrock (entry level) -Rockhopper -Stumpjumper Hardrock had the “worst” quality components and Stumpjumpers had the best, so you would think oh I will buy the best a stumpjumper then. This would have been the way to go back then, but because the technology advanced so much and the mtb paths got more advanced, today these old mtbs are nothing more than safety bikes. So why should you get a Hardrock over a Stumpjumper if Rockhoppers and Stumpjumpers are higher quality than Hardrocks? The reason is simple. Stumpjumpers have race geometry and Hardrocks have a more comfortable geometry. So if you want a grocery bike or a daily commuter, then the Hardrock frame will be the most pleasurable to ride and they are also the least expensive, so its a win-win to the owner.

@sveablu

2 ай бұрын

@@roberth4395 I couldn't agree more. But you left out the ever elusive StreetStomper!! It only appeared in one catalog, possibly the year before the HardRock showed up. I overhauled one with 24" wheels, and I call it the "Midi Velo", because I put a long seat post and handlebar stem on it so I can ride it. Kind of a cross between a bmx and an early mountain bike.

Those old specialized rockhoppers really have excellent for a cruiser or comfort bike, geometry seems really good old chromoly frames, and I really do like can't leave her brakes I figured them out and once they're set they're rock solid like a tank

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Nailed it with the softer music in the background too. Such a relief to watch a bike vid that isn't shouting stuff in your face all the time. Cheers man!

Another fun vid. Thanks for doing these. I'm a violin/viola/cello/bass luthier who loves to see other guys working on cool stuff. I also wrench on my own bikes and I've learned a lot of short cuts from you. Just rebuilt a 90's Fuji Mt Fuji Ltd 26" mtb frame to a drop bar adventure bike. Really fun to ride. 9 speed STI levers with an 11-42 out back. 2x up front. Everything works great. Really fun ride, even though it's on the heavy side. Love your channel! Keep makin' 'em, we'll keep watching. Oh, and your narratives make the entire vid. Thanks for all the great vids!

Thanks Andy for teaching us so much went to look at a vintage bike shop to buy a bike. Well thanks to teacher Andy non snappy breaks dont cut it. No sale.

32.15 The Persuader 😂😂😂

ditching a suspension fork is a good plan, the travel was probably only 63mm so you don't really need suspension correction for a rigid fork, it knocks off a lot of weight and those old suspension forks are stupid heavy and pretty worthless. I have taken them apart and greased them but not worth the time it takes. Old threaded rigid forks are readily available at my bike coop, but old threadless ones are not.

As a novice bike mechanic out of California working at a local LBS, this kind of ‘vintage’ frame work is very very helpful to watch and study. At 22, this is huge for me!! Appreciate the effort you put into each and every video from an aspiring professional technician , thank you!!

Probably woulda been easier to get the stem in the fork if you'd unhooked the cables from the frame. Or worst-case scenario, you could slide the headset parts onto the stem, put the stem in the headtube, then feed the fork onto the stem/headset parts.

It is a pain to chance the cable in the shifter cause i just did it. It was a learning experience for me. Kid's brake the bike's fast. I'm known as the bike guy in the neighborhood.

your bike repair skills are far better than your german is :)

i actually really like using that power wash dawn stuff. I remember that from an older video of urs

Ooo. Just noticed the collectivo coffee sticker. Nice one. Mine is on my Stanley thermos which i can no longer use because its too cool.

Very similar to my 1991 Schwinn CrossCut which I did put upright bars on and replaced all the cables. Mr. Bikefarmer has fixed another bike for 30 or so years of good service. Good Video.

Andy, absolutely love your channel. Great perspective and approach to keeping things simple for us ordinary bike owners that don't fall into a category. We just ride what we have. And even better that you are a Wisconsin fella. I'm about 2 hours or so northwest around the rural Vernon County area. Great content to help us do it yourselfers. It sure has helped me maintain our family bicycles. I have one question, what brand/model is your repair stand? Kind of over working on our bikes upside down on a folding table. Thanks Andy, keep up all your great work! This is what we need! Since you are the Bike Farmer, let's see a John Deere green bike, but then you will have to do an International red bike too...don't need that kind of controversy😂

massively spiritual and cosmic. once again. oneness

@Whydontyougousetherestroom

2 ай бұрын

except for the bike

Thank your for recording all your refurbishings and repairs, very helpful to aspiring technicians!

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

Thanks hey!

BikeFarmer - A lever bleed on a modern hydraulic disc brake literally takes 5-10 minutes. For me it's a simple 5 step no-mess procedure. Even easier to change and align pads. Try working on some of the newer brakes from Shimano. You'll be pleasantly surprised on how easy they are to work on.

you're faster with the three-way allen wrench than the power driver. 🤣 Thanks for the video!

These are brilliant for kids . Just built one up for a 9yr old who can ride well enough to cane it, its so much better than the Decathlon thing he had before. We have another frame in the shed that'll be turned into his cyclo-cross bike. Some 90s bikes are fast and aggressive enough to race on now, especially for kids just starting up, for getting skills tuned they're perfect.

@TimmHuffman

2 ай бұрын

Agree! My kids have gone through several (mostly because they ended up getting stolen) and my son has the frame of an old teal one hanging in the gaming room.

Wish I was anywhere close to you I would totally come by and scoop it. I'm 5'6" looking for a small RH, the search continues 😂 Love the content! Keep em coming!

Sweet bike. Nice one for giving a classic old Specialized a new life.

I had red one. Mine was older like 1987 ish... Cool videos.

For nice small power tools. Check into milwaukee m12 line. The screw driver gun is perfect for bicycles. 👍 love the video

Picked that exact bike up a few weeks ago for 20 bucks. Have been going back and forth on deleting the front suspension fork.

If those are Specialized Ground Control tires, they are probably worth more to collectors than the whole bike worth.

Truly enjoy your videos.

Taco $! 😊 Love your channel. Keep up the great work!

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

Thanks hey!

Nice catch!

Fun project!! Nice bike!!

I’ve started using Dawn Power Wash because of you. :)

so cool. I have one of these from when I was kid.

A little forking around to get this one set up

Definitely way better than a comparable price wise Walmart bike put together by an inexperienced entry level employee.

Ordered Maggie's novel for my sis, who lives in Madison!

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah!

@ehounshell

2 ай бұрын

@@bkefrmron that note, looking forward to more midwest cycling content as the season turns

Sweet Bike!

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

Thanks hey!!

looks a solid bargain

Curious your thoughts on better to go rigid fork vs. old rockshox on my 30 year old Trek single track (I have both of the forks and they’re both right sized for it) between comfort, maintenance, etc.? I just ride the rail trails and occasional dirt roads with it FWIW.

this is a good looking classic rockhopper in the end, theres something about Specialized bikes thats different from other brands imo...

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

They really aren’t different at all. If there’s one thing the comments have taught me, it’s that people are really attached to their beliefs about a certain brand. To me, they’re all about the same.

Nice video. I have been dubbing you for being a crook. But hey, you gotta make a living to. I like the fact that you are saving old bikes. It's good for the environment to. Thanks for sharing

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

Lol. Someone sobered up! 😂🤣

I love this stuff … 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

for your "first" bike refurb it looks pretty dang good 😂😂😂🎉

perfect vid for my lazy sunday, flipped my second bike now after watching your videos! Didnt make much but the process was fun none the less. After seeing your interview with russ I was wondering what some of your favorite music is? Genre or artist! Have a great day Bike Farmer!

My very first mountain bike was a rigid frame. It really was a general all purpose bike. It may as well have been called giant BMX.

Good enough for who it's for!

32:33-32:37 Gold! 😂✊️😜

I really enjoy your videos, and dilemma's as to how far to push upgrades. I've been surprised by some of the quality of parts from companies like sensah. Their 11 speed sti shifters work with sram 10 speed and 11 speed mtb stuff and 11 speed road. My city bike has sensah shifters with an old sram mtb 10 speed derailleur and a 90's mtb frame.

Thanks

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

The best cable cutter is the Felco C7. Once you use one, you will never want that blue brand..

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

I love my Hozan cutters

that comfort bar on mtb would look soooo wrong. it´s like on dutch bikes from gazelle/sparta. i always tell my customers that these bikes ride like you are riding a wheelbarrow :D

Great stuff! If you want to do a collaboration with some designs be more than happy send you some flash!

7 speed wheels??? I’m just learning that chains come in different speeds, but the wheels too? Shoot me now

@TimmHuffman

2 ай бұрын

There is nothing straight forward about the bike industry.

Hey Andy, just got a bike that uses center pull brakes. Do you have any videos working on those? Super tricky to set up for the first time!

@christianb.1028

2 ай бұрын

Park Tool has a really good video on how to set up cantis.

Hey bikefarmer! How about old and cheap v brakes with cantilever pads? I have these on my cheap bike and my mother's and i really hate them! As a hobbyist they're super hard to tune, there are virtually infinite "good positions" with different angles, but most of them really suck when pulling the brake lever. Yesterday I managed to set these up decently enough so that I can sell this pile of junk. I might upgrade it with something less horrid, but I doubt it would bring me any extra money, so I'll keep these 15 euros in my pocket

U have personality And ur videos are not repetitive I don’t feel like I’m watching park tool and take long lessons U make videos enjoyable That’s why ur getting views I can sit down eat lunch Watch u get frustrated and I can laugh about it

Nice apron. Who makes it?

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

We’re working on a fresh design. I’ll be selling them soon!

What tool works the best for tightening a tapered headset tubes and locks instead of using channel locks?? I'm old school and I'm stuck on channel locks I know there's got to be a easier tool🎉🎉❤❤😂😂

Deciding to replace the pedals at the end was the right call, those old one's were ugly and really dated the bike.

$299? Hope that’s CAD I would want new tires included jus sayin’ nice video.

you could sell that for triple your price in a big hipster city ;)

👍

Dropping a boat is a lot better than dropping soap 🧼!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Just playing y'all don't come at me all crazy I'm a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with a lot of years of sobriety😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

You were serious. You hate fancy bicycling nuttheads and you really are just rolling straight on course to give bicycling to everyone who comes by your reasonably priced shop. I respect you and am glad about what you do! I understand my opinion ain't worth shit but here's a free compliment you earned it. I'm going to get back to my fancy bike hobby for spoiled bastards. As cheaply as I can. Muhahahahahaaha :)

Why buy Crp-2 when you have a hammer and chisel

You could buy that bike for 300, ride it for 10 years, and sell it for 300. Mid 90's MTBs rule.

If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer.

When are we gonna see a bike? Check video on your silver bike with the basket. I did look and I didn't see it, which I could have missed it

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

I suppose I could whip that up pretty quick

@18wheelerham

2 ай бұрын

@@bkefrmr it looks like a rockin setup 👌 😎

What was wrong with the original fork? Aaaaannddd.. How tall are you? You make the bike look like a 20 in tire bike lol..

I wanna take the lull in the action, to pause the video and state that I wish I lived nearby to this channel creator / Bike Farmer, to work at his shop (at minimum wage) and better understand bikes! Edit: And find out if he listens to classic Rock? Edit #2: Nobody cares about real bikes more than this guy. Edit#3: But if my neighbors see me put furniture polish on one of my bikes, they will probably think my head injury DID affect my mechanical judgment. Edit #3: Unbeknownst to him, Park Tools has him under 24-hour surveillance. Has, since the late '90's. Edit #4: When he dies, his wife, should she still be around, arrange the whole town to come out on bikes (and wheelchairs) for the funeral procession. Edit #5: This video contains a cuss word - usually those are edited out, but one got by apparently.

@bkefrmr

2 ай бұрын

I would love someone to man the shop on Saturdays and fix flats and sell used bikes to the community. In 7 years I’ve only found one person who sees it as a fun opportunity. Mind boggling.