One’s you have enough tools, you should try to do a flip bike video with them.

@joneinarmattiasvisser6113

Ай бұрын

Hell yeah!

@whootlok

Ай бұрын

from an aliexpress mtb could be the final touch

@AndreasRavnestad

Ай бұрын

A total aliex build would be very entertaining I think :) Not necessarily the cheapest stuff, but some nice mid-range parts.

@Destide

Ай бұрын

Take the @tracevelo idea and do a whole bike

Most of the pressure loss you measure is when you attach the pump because the line is at 14.69 PSI (nice) before the valve opens and then floods the hose/line to equalize the pressure between the two sides. There is a little hack I like to use to mitigate this equalization where you screw on the pump most of the way but not enough to trigger the valve. Then add some pressure to approximately what you think the shock/fork will be at. Then screw it in all the way. This will give you a more accurate idea of what the shock/fork WAS at before you opened the valve. You'll still lose a little bit of pressure when you remove the pump, but it's actually quite a bit less than you might think and the hissing is mostly the depressurizing of the line.

@sp00n

Ай бұрын

Yeah, it's just the hose. And the air lost from disconnecting the pump should actually be negligible to zero if your pump is working correctly. If you reconnect the pump right after removing it, and follow the procedure you described, i.e. "pre-pump" the hose to the value you just saw before disconnecting, the pressure gauge should still show the exact same value as before when you screw it on all the way to trigger the valve. Of course this is easier to see/do with a digital display.

7:40 I wasn't ready for that Boyyyyyyyyyyyy! 🤣

i never had problems with aliexpress but you have to sort by orders and make sure you're buying from reputable sellers

I got that same chain cleaner from Amazon and said the same, "....Ahhh?" Glad to see it's not just me.

@NorroTaku

Ай бұрын

Its all dropshipped Amazon is a scourge

@Bradley_mtb

Ай бұрын

Same I prefer to just use a rag

@harryainsworth9204

Ай бұрын

@@Bradley_mtb remeber seeing seth use two tooth bruthers taped together years ago, brilliant little trick

@Bradley_mtb

Ай бұрын

@@harryainsworth9204 yea I need to try that sometime

@elioesposito8370

Ай бұрын

some stores in my country sell it for 6 bucks .-.

Seth, there is no rubber in the syringe because DOT and hydraulic oil react with the rubber. Proper bleeding syringe shouldnt have a rubber inside. Or it has to be separate specific syringes for DOT and for mineral oil.

@user-kk9ez9hg4z

Ай бұрын

From DOT standard "Brake fluid means a liquid designed for use in a motor vehicle hydraulic brake system in which it will contact elastomeric components made of styrene and butadiene rubber (SBR), ethylene and propylene rubber (EPR), polychloroprene (CR) brake hose inner tube stock or natural rubber (NR)." Based on DOT standard, rubbers are fine.

@frankstec4610

Ай бұрын

Have you ever used a funnel for DOT fluid brakes?

@nameresu

Ай бұрын

@@frankstec4610 no. Every bleeding manual for DOT brakes suggest usage of one (hope) or two (avid, hayes) syringes.

@russellspeight5175

Ай бұрын

The rubber seal perishes pretty quickly even without using oil - they are the actual single use syringes.

That suspension pump definitely would have been in the good tools section

@zlatan_2197

Ай бұрын

Agreed

@RiversideM

Ай бұрын

Eh I had that same pump and after a few uses it leaked air at the swivel point unless I held it completely still - which is impossible while pumping. So I ordered a replacement which had the exact same issue

I’ve found similar products on eBay as well. As an aircraft mechanic I have an investment in quality tools. But some tasks are simple enough that a simple inexpensive tool can perform just fine. Might get a set of those “Boys” myself 🤔

I bought a 13 buck bleed kit that came with brass adaptors, tools, bleed cup, a big syringe, a carrying case and a bunch of other stuff I don't even know what to do with. Really satisfied with it.

@arthurgolubev

Ай бұрын

Same, got the same kit as my first ever bleed kit and I can’t pinpoint anything wrong with it!

@Grzegorz_Grabowski

Ай бұрын

could you provide source for that kit?

@jacekwinski9147

Ай бұрын

EZmtb bleed kit. Just look for the version with brass adaptors for the cup

@Grzegorz_Grabowski

Ай бұрын

@@jacekwinski9147 thank you

@KevinT3141

Ай бұрын

Until I read this comment I questioned Seth scrapping what seemed like a decent bleed cup and plunger.

Suspension pumps don't loose air while disassembling. You only loose air, when you connect pump and make some air escape to the hose of newly installed pump. And this is quite a lot. So if you want to check the accuracy of pump's gauge just use your air pressure gauge. Such as Topeak D2.

@hugosantana7253

Ай бұрын

Also, he did disassemble wrongly. He should've unscrewed the upper part first to release the valve core, then the other part.

@rupedog

Ай бұрын

​@@hugosantana7253 it's not 2 parts, it's a swivel point. Shock pumps ALL allow the valve to close before their seal is broken

noooo, don't over inflate the shock! It will have the exact pressure you set up! You lose pressuer the exact moment you attatch the pump and some air of the shock inflates the hose of the pump!!

Seth to be honest you are the best mountain bike content creator hope this make your day

I love this series! As a home mechanic, I often need 1 time use tools. If I can’t 3d print it, AliExpress is often my go-to

The best thing about Aliexpress is distribution. Many times I just can't buy things in my country. Either it doesn't exist on local websites or the local bike mafia doesn't sell tools/repair parts to the end customer. And even big websites doesn't ship to Brazil because business deals with the local bike mafia. And if I still find it local, it's 3 times the price I would pay on Aliexpress.

@illcomeupwithanamelatter3632

Ай бұрын

Is bike mafia a joke or a real thing?

@eljaibas16

Ай бұрын

Wondering the same thing ​@@illcomeupwithanamelatter3632

@sachaquadrelli4674

Ай бұрын

​@@illcomeupwithanamelatter3632kind of. Our biggest mafia is actually the government.

@hugosantana7253

Ай бұрын

@@illcomeupwithanamelatter3632 kinda. Over here, sellers can only buy officially from a couple of distributors at a stealing price (3-4x more than overseas). They do that because they have their own brands (chinese rebranded products usually), so it's a way to win on both ends.

@arkmantoxic

Ай бұрын

@@illcomeupwithanamelatter3632 bro its a real thing. there are some families that run the business for around 100 years. most of the national quality subpar, below average, mediocre, pathetic. there are special taxes for bike products for "protecting" the local industries, even though there are the normal taxes

I use one of those long reach, telescopic magnets for getting the ball bearings out of a hub. Works well.

I have never ever had problems with aliexpress. You'll get all the products you ordered. Sometimes the quality is not what you want but the products are real and do exist.

The Ezmtb brake bleed kits (the ones with the proper syringes in them) are really very good. They make "Home" kits, as well as "Pro" kits with brass fittings instead of the plastic ones in the home kit. I have three for use in my bike repair business.

I like that the syringe has not rubber seal. I had syringes, where the rubber got gummy and slimy after some time. No problem, with this one.

To set my Sworks brain using auto-sag you have to put 300 psi in first. I have 2 quality shock pumps. They struggle mightily to get to 300 psi. It would be interesting to see if that one could.

@Tr_Fast

Ай бұрын

Are you trying to kill him?

@jacksunstone8771

Ай бұрын

My Sworks brain sags sometimes, too.

@rupedog

Ай бұрын

Most shock pumps are to 250psi...u need a specific 300psi version

As someone who doesn't work on the bike often it's always nice seeing you work to feel more knowledgeable, even if it's when testing tools! That also includes talking about names/terminology such as the T-type here I didn't now.

I honestly love watching these mtb product review videos, very informative and super entertaining even though I don’t need/ have most of them

There’s a lot of rubbish on Ali express but also a lot of good stuff. Nothing wrong with buying cheap tools for occasional use or to get your self started in the hobby. I’m really loving this series, think ill grab myself a set of the cone wrenches

I say buy that shock pump. Looks almost identical to my name brand one which does all the same stuff. The accuracy doesn’t matter that much since measuring sag is more important. Can at least be a backup one for the to-go kit.

@scott3795

Ай бұрын

Perhaps on your first-time setup, but if you already know your perfect PSI presets for different riding situations, it’s handy to have a pump that can accurately get you those pressures first try rather than going through the motion of setting via sag every time

@santiagopbecerra

Ай бұрын

If you set it by sag once, then you know your psi with that pump... Seems like it could work unless it's inconsistent and not just off by the same amount every time

@jaysee2213

Ай бұрын

​@@santiagopbecerraexactly, the guage could be in its own made up metric but it doesn't matter, once you set up with that pump then you're fine

@JCintheBCC

Ай бұрын

@@santiagopbecerra I get what you're saying, but I guess the way I look at it is that if I'm setting the air pressure to make the shocks on my $3000 FS Ibis (or my riding buddy's $6000 Santa Cruz) work properly, I would pay the extra $15 just to be sure about my PSI. It's like buying a super nice TV and then using garbage cables to send the signal to it... why hamstring a really nice product with a low precision maintenance? Maybe the problem is buying an expensive bike in the first place... On the other hand, those cone wrenches seem like a solid deal.

@33blue

Ай бұрын

@@JCintheBCC While your point is valid, these videos are about finding cheap tools for people on a tight budget and making diy maintenance/repair more accessible.

Hi Seth I found a metal version of that top cap tool for ~10. Works flawlessly on my fox forks!

..."and the dog just poops them out and you get a magnet..." OMG I blew coffee out my nose when you said that! 😂

@GrigoryRechistov

Ай бұрын

If instead of grease one uses peanut butter or whatever dogs like, then yea, it will probably work.

@marting5130

Ай бұрын

no you didnt.

@stanley3647

Ай бұрын

@@GrigoryRechistov as ex dog's owner i agree - But mine eat everything, just drop from kitchen table, withouth thinking or biting. She just swallows everything like vacuum. So, sulution is: repair this at kitchen table ;)

I love this, since every so often you find something I can recommend to a friend who isn't in as deep as me, or doesn't have the means to buy expensive tools.

Got a similar ZTTO tool to cut and push olives (in aluminium instead of nylon), quite happy with it for 10eur in promo shipped, did 3 pairs of brakes without any issues.

In reference to the cone wrench. Nice. Years ago I took a crescent wrench and a grinder and made it thinner 😜

I have a bleed kit like that but with brass fittings, works great. Comes with adapters to work with most brake brands.

I wish you would make like a hour or so long video of just talking and tinkering…I LOVE all your videos and your voice is so soothing.. great stuff Seth‼️

keep doing it Seth, we all love it and love to save money if possible. And the fact ur honest comes a long way.

Hi Seth! Thank you for the time to prepare for the tool comparison. I really enjoyed the demo! There are many qualities of a tool that are not visible that change the price. And test driving a tool is also necessary. I prefer to spend more for machined or grinded tools instead of stamped. Although, cone wrenches are commonly stamped. One has to sort through the details and compare. I just found you the middle of April. Since then, I've been binge watching your entertaining topics. You're an accomplished rider with your own style which is fun. I've also enjoyed seeing you aspire with home and hobby! Good on ya, mate! Thank you for sharing!!

I have bought many many bike tools from AliExpress among thousands of dollars of other stuff, rarely had an issue and only once had one that couldn't be fully resolved.

@nebulous962

Ай бұрын

same but to be fair i mostly buy from reputable chinese sellers

@treimar

Ай бұрын

Me too, years and years of good experience.

@travr6

Ай бұрын

Same. I have a long list of purchases. Only had a couple minor issues. I don't even look at who I'm buying from.

@user-li8pc7vw6y

Ай бұрын

Same story, bro!

@John-shreds

Ай бұрын

Same. I have bought some RC bits and I have great customer service. Might even be better than Amazon.

I love this series Seth!

This is the type of video I miss! More please! ✌

Congrats on the 1 million.

Seth, I appreciate you. Youre a cool dude and I owe you a lot.

@Tuck_MTB

Ай бұрын

Fr bro he’s awesome

@hawkeyejo9609

Ай бұрын

@@Tuck_MTB he really is. Saved me from a dark place and got me into biking. Now I'm moving to stay in a van. Life's lookin up.

@Tuck_MTB

Ай бұрын

@@hawkeyejo9609 awesome dude that’s great

With the correct solution, those chain cleaners work very well, used one over 20 years ago when Park sold it. Now, it's easier to simply put the chain in an ultrasonic cleaner, which if anyone who's going to service their bike, should have.

I'm using that Risk chain checker. It works fine for me along with their quick link pliers. The edges are sharp enough to cut someone when used for the first time

I love these types of videos. It would be cool to rebuild a flip bike with only the Ali express tool kit

This is the type of videos we need, it’s like OG Seth

1:32 Almost poked my eye out with those master link pliers.

I have that same exact shock pump for about 2 years now. Used to show correct PSI during the first year but then it degraded and doesn't show the same PSI, however I still use it and it works just fine to set up your sag.

Man I remember I used to watch your vids a lot. I always dreamed of having the things and experience you have, but never had the money to accomplish it. Ended up selling the bike I worked so hard for and just got fat a lazy. Maybe if my parents would have helped me out with some money, I wouldn't have given up the hobby. Your vids are just as good as I remember. Keep it up man!

I never knew cone wrenches existed, this is gonna save me so many headaches. I’m constantly servicing old wheels and just use whatever I can find and it’s always a pain. Thank you for the suggestion.

The syringe is just a regular medical or veterinary syringe. For that, "single use" is written on. I guess demanding a different product without the text from the manufacturer could be more expensive. But it would look much more professional.

@Murgoh

Ай бұрын

Yes, that "single use" simply means it can't be sterilized so it can't be reused for injections etc. here used to be syringes made of glass and metal that were reusable after sterilization but I believe it's been decades since those were in common use.

I work on my rims on a wide bucket, that way if anything falls off and bounces the bucket will absorb it. Holding a bowl is fine but guaranteed you'll need another hand and the minute you move it one of those ball bearings will jump out and disappear. you can also but a light towel in there to soften the impact. and its convenient to wipe away the grease and grime.

What would be really cool Seth would be like a bike build off with Ali express tools vs like park tool or something. Maybe with you and a buddy. Could be a fun challenge to see if the expensive tools really make a difference.

chain cleaners work for a while until they get filled up with so much greasy grit. Pro tip, heat shrink tubing over zip tie saves your frame from wear

I miss videos that start out, "Today we're doing something different .... but kinda the same"

new berm peak express video, today is a good day

i love this series!

We love your content

A good cable cutter was a game changer for me.

THIS IS THE EARLIEST I HAVE EVER BEEN! I appreciate the work you put into these vids seb! It is a pleasure to have the ability to watch your videos! Love it!

This "boom" thst Seth uses sometimes ... makes me remember one of the first bike influencers on KZread, bike man for you 😂😂😂

These videos are not only entertaining, they’re hilarious also. Please keep doing reviews!

I have the same chain cleaning tool. In the beginning it doesn’t move smoothly but after a few cleanings it loosens up and now it is working fine

Thanks for the video dude 🚴👍

I gotta say, tools have to be my biggest pet peeve of mountain biking. Want to do almost any job on my sons used mountain bike and you need a special tool for it. I know lots of hobbies need special tools but mountain biking seems to take it to a whole new level. Of course you can just get your bikes tuned at a shop, but that's not as fun.

I see where you're going with this, and I agree. One can order a wide selection of cheap tools from Ali--several options for each use case--knowing that half or more will be junk. And for (nearly?) the same price (once you account for all the wasted time waiting on shipping from afar, and wasted money on junk tools), one could just order Park Tools. Heck, maybe even SAVE some money buying a Park Tool, if you discount the trip to the ER to get that removed from your hand, courtesy of your junk Ali tools. That's solid logic, Seth.

I have found that there are a lot of 3D printable bike tools on thingiverse and printables - how about a test of these?

Thank you Seth. As someone who works on his bikes, I found this to be an interesting and useful video. It will definitely save me from buying some crap tools online.

i have zero issues with aliexpress, for me its a lot better than amazon its cheaper and most of it shipps in a reasonable time. the issues i have had with them has quickly been rectified and i have gotten refunds or sent a new item, that said i have never gotten the wrong order the wrong size or anything like that and most sellers are nice and will work with you to fix your problems. maybe the bad customer service and all that is an issue for just americans?

@eternaloptimist2840

Ай бұрын

I bought something and was sent a cheap knock off item that I could have bought for less than half the price - too much hassle returning it, hopefully my complaint contributed to AliExpress closing that account, it is gone anyway.

@jamesheedrpg_god-boss3676

Ай бұрын

@@eternaloptimist2840 this actually, i talked to some shop owners there when i have had complaints and they really dont want to be reported. i think aliexpress are super stringent on shit like that

The other tough thing about Ali Express is that if you buy the same tools two months from now, you can't be sure they're made by the same factory or to the same spec, they're all about cheapest. But the truth is for a lot of folks you're going to buy a tool to use once, so this and places like Harbor Freight are a good option.

AliExpress used to be really good for cheap tools etc, but this year everything has high postage to Australia now and the prices are so high for the item that its now cheaper to buy brand name from a shop.

I started watching you on a trash Avanti black thunder now I’m on a 2006 yz450f I love watching even though I don’t ride mtb anymore keep it up big fella

Still don’t have a bike, still love these videos! I recently started searching for pedal bikes for my 3 and 4 year old. They currently have striders. I picked up a used Spawn Yoji in 14” and one in 16” for my boys. Gonna go through them and give them a tune up. Then I guess it will be my turn to find a bike. These videos are so well done. And I love the host. He just seems very likable and his love of bikes is contagious. I can’t help but get excited when he gets excited. Love the videos when he fixes up old bikes. I think that’s the rout I’m going to go when finally finding a bike. I just hope I dont pick a dud, or pick a bike that doesn’t fit. Anyways, apologies for the long comment.

Seth! Shock pumps only let air out when you attach them and let the system equalize. When you are releasing it the valve is closed before the seal is broken, which keeps your fork at what you set it at. However, you do lose about 10psi attaching the pump

I love these review vids😊

I really enjoy the content keep it up!

A clarification on shock pumps - A properly functioning shock pump doesn't "lose air" when you disconnect the pump from your shock or fork. The reason your reading will always be a few PSI lower (for a fork), and usually about 10PSI lower for an air shock is because some air from the positive air spring displaces to charge the shock pump. This air displacement happens in a car or bike tire too, but the air volumes are dramatically greater so you don't perceive the difference as much. MTB forks/shocks are high pressure low volume systems so this effect is much greater. The higher the pressure and lower the air volume, the greater the pressure drop will be when charging the pump. Took me getting really deep on suspension before I learned this. Every pump can be a little different, so best thing to do is inflate to a baseline pressure that is easy to read (Seth did this), detach, re-install and measure the delta. Digital pumps are waaaay easier to do this on, because your measurement is usually to the nearest .5 PSI. Analog gauges usually only have graduations every 2-5PSI (not precise). In a modern high-end fork or shock (especially the fork) a 2PSI difference can make a difference in the ride. Bottom line: get a good digital pump if you're really trying to dial in your suspension.

Great series

Another nice video. Chuck and I are watching.

I LOVEEE UR VIDEOS SO MUCH !!!!!!

Great video Seth. And the end - lol people do really have dogs that reflect them.

That's funny but "Ninja Star" can be little handy for my friend 3 day ago. On the ride we jumped a 7 meter dirt jump and he landed it flat. After some time we found on his bike loosed shock caps and bottom bracket(Loosed i mean we can turn it with hand).

same cable cutter (3 bux) did fine job to me. it was less expensive to service on my own. Housings and cables it cuts just fine.

Pro tip: when servicing loose ball hubs use a magnet to pull the bearings out (the park tool picks with magnets on one end are nice) - you’ll never lose another bearing.

@truefoxtrot2884

Ай бұрын

only do this if you are intending on NOT re-using the same balls, once you get them close to a magnet they become (slightly) magnetic and they will attract all the metal dust from normal wear, which will cause more wear and so on. for just taking them out it's really useful actually

@Sharpless2

Ай бұрын

@@truefoxtrot2884 drop em through a demagnetiser then.

@themeatpopsicle

Ай бұрын

you underestimate my ability to lose bearings

@Renae-ca

Ай бұрын

He actually used the Park Tool pick with the magnet later on the video. Exactly the tool to use as noted by a few folks.

Aliexpress is a market, same as Amazon, so you do have to find the right tools, and they come in extremely cheap, to moderate prices. Most get rebranded, so these video reviews are appreciated to recognize which are worth keeping.

I like the dog-cheeto-poop-magnet line of thinking... I remember George Carlin had a bit where he suggested feeding your dog a rubber band so when they pooped it would have a little loop so you could easily pick it up.

I use a set of quality large breed animal nail clippers ... mom used to be a dog groomer ... work great for hose and housings

I've got that same chain cleaner. Like alot of stuff in life, its all about the angle.

Seth uploads video - i watch video. Simple things 😁

I got those cable cutters on Amazon many years ago. They don’t last very long. But I keep them around because the crimper and awl are good. The park tool cutters don’t have the awl thing and their crimper isn’t as good as the china one. But they sure cut wayyy better.

chain tool snapped first time i tried to connect the links. bought another and it did the same. eventually purchased the park version that doesnt snap

I use that mallet allmost everyday. If the tread in a screw is bad, you can hit it in with that mallet without damaging the screws cap.

When you connect shock pump, pressure in shock drops, because the pressure distributes from shock to pump’s hose and partly its chamber. in other words, the pressure drops due to the increased volume. However when you disconnect shock pump the pressure in the shock is exactly what the pump shows.

Good series! I may eventually order the cone wrenches. I ordered a set of 4 piston disc brakes but I haven’t put them on yet.

@mcspikesky

Ай бұрын

If its the ztto set, use different brand pads and they're great, just a little heavy compared to a shimano slx. Levers and calipers

I always use a magnet tray to catch bearings

Bearing press kit for hubs and suspension linkage would be a great tool to review too.

Nice, I've got the same chain pliers and the chain wear checker, you can get them both separately for a couple bucks each if you don't want the full set. Also, bit belatedly, but there's another style of BB wrench with two closed ends (I've got the blue Riderace one, but I see a Zrace one that looks identical except it's red), and compared to the open-ended one from that first kit, it works _way_ better. I have both and mine from the kit was a little bit bent I think, so the 'jaws' are very very slightly too close together and can't fit cleanly on the BB, the closed-end ones don't have that issue. Also, that mallet looks very similar to one you can buy from Harbor Freight! Slightly different, but same overall design. The Harbor Freight one came with three different heads to swap out for different hardness, and is probably pretty close in price honestly. Doesn't fit the AliExpress theme but I figure it's worth mentioning for folks who just want to keep things as cheap as possible.

9:33 i think you need a shop roomba lol

Thank you for these kind of videos. Not everyone has the possibility to buy nice tools, and till we can get to the good tools, you are helping us to start fixing up our rides without breaking the bank. P.S. Not even Oscar liked that bad plastic crap. I bet you would make a better one with the 3D printer

To lazy to break from the algorithm. Cool video! In the end I hope you compare price with park tool stuff

For ballbearing extractions is very good choice magnet :D

I took your advice and found a used Trek hard tail with a 1-11, definitely my favorite bike ever now I’m thinking of upgrading some components like a dropper post what else should I think about upgrading? Love your videos!

9:22 I pack my hubs with bacon grease so that way my dog will find them.

I had a cat that was the best shop cat. If anything hit the ground she would be on top of it in a second, but would just kind of sniff at it for a min vs. just pawing it away across the floor.

I just bought a cheap china ebike for under 1k. Ok for driving the kid around over the weekend, little one loves it, it won't see any off-road, since I do not think that it was made for that... Keep making these videos so that I can assemble a service tool kit as well to keep it running for at least a few years... The bike came with the essentials to assemble it but that is not even close to everything you need to maintain it. Even after the first short ride, I noticed that I needed to adjust the derailleur. Years ago I had a vintage used road bike and all maintenance that it needed was cleaning, and replacing brakes, and tyres, over 30 years works like new.