Old guy comes back to collect bike: " Have you seen my bracelet?"

I'm a bike mechanic too (past 20 years) and I work on modern bikes, although I love watching this guy work. Gib's practical skill is something you wont find in every shop. A true mechanic as I like to say!

@tomalcolm

4 ай бұрын

This guy wrenches. This is exactly what it’s like to work as a bike mechanic. He really nails it. I’ve seen no other KZread mechanic true wheels and fiddle with a front derailleur, and make it feel like the real experience. This is cutting room floor material for all the other guys, but it’s so real.

Feels like watching Bob Ross.

@nicholaskoenig3106

7 ай бұрын

It DOES! I think he mentioned that before...I love it!

@peterclark4424

6 ай бұрын

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@davidhakes5141

6 ай бұрын

The "Bob Ross" of bicycles. Who knew?

@mbtravel7294

6 ай бұрын

💯

Tuning up /restoring old bikes is a really satisfying, relaxing hobby. Great tips here.

Thank you soooooo much for not playing a horrible soundtrack like other channels do!!

"...so I'm loosening the spokes that are connected to the right hub flange...that'll move it over there" Talk about nuggets! Thanks for stating sh*t like this so simply, I learn a ton watching your vids, Bike Farmer!

You are an artist and an inspiration. Your viral videos are fun, but these ones are gold. Thank you.

@bkefrmr

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

That front derailleur is a prime example of why I like friction shifters.

Thank You so much for this. My retirement life is half a year in Washington where I'll buy at least one or two garage sale neglected bikes, then in the winter I drive to Mexico where I sell or give these bikes away after 5 months of beach rides to the taco stand. You've provided me with an attack plan for my next restoration. Clean-Lube-Adjust. I think about many of the bikes in the past and believe most of the issues were dry, rusty, dirty cables

I get the same relaxed feeling watching these "Bicycle Whisperer" videos as I do when watching a TWoodford guitar repair video..."cleaning"...,"lubing"... "polishing"...lol! When they are over, you know that there is a small corner of the world that is "just right!" 😎

I bought a Cannondale hybrid back in the early 90's for commuting. I've owned a great many bikes before and since but that Cannondale frameset seemed as though it were custom built for me. I just loved it. Fast forward to today. I dug the frame out storage and bought a used 1" Surly Cross-Check fork. I had them powder coated and built up with an Alfine 8 drivetrain, Velo Orange bars, stem, cantis, levers, rims, front hub, pedals, Thompson post and Brooks B68 saddle and Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tours. Got 4x what it cost new into it but what a dream it is to ride! Sometimes the thing that we deem ancient is superior in some ways.

I have never bought a "off the shelf" bike , early ones were buy the frame and buy the parts , the later ones got the parts transfered to new or second hand frames. Been building bikes for 50 odd years , love your videos , the humour is subtle , I love it 🙂

This turned into a nice little bike for the cash, no doubt. If an old bike provides a safe and reliable ride for someone who lacks a ride, it's worth refurbishing. One of my favorite kinds of bikes to refurb is the "hopeless case" that just needs a little TLC and maybe some new consumable parts. With such bikes, I always rebuild the hub, BB, and headset bearings, and maybe the pedal bearings (though sometimes new set of pedals is called for). They might feel OK, but that could be because they just got shot of WD40 that'll last about a day. Properly rebuilding and adjusting them takes some time but ensures they'll last and run smoothly for a decade or more. (Freewheel and freehub rebuilds are usually a bridge too far because there are so many types that each require their own tool.) I also wear check the chain, then I remove and replace or deep clean it. I clean the rest of the drive train while the chain and the wheels are off. Such bikes often need new cables and even housings, and they nearly always need tubes and brake pads. Tubes, a chain, and brake pads might total to $50-60 and are a worthwhile investment.

Awsome find , that one is 30 years old , love vintage bikes .....

@bensbikessequim

6 ай бұрын

then it would have had cantilever brakes

Glad to see I'm not the only one that struggles with the front derailleur.

And there you have it… another reason why entry-level bikes should be 1x.

@bkefrmr

7 ай бұрын

Yes. It's not worth "converting" this bike, but certainly, most non-cyclists would prefer 1x drivetrains. Unfortunately, most non-cyclists think that "more gears" means "better bike" so this is a challenge for the marketing department.

I had The Trek equivalent in The 820 as a Winter commuter for a few years. It worked great. Several years ago I gave it to a group that feeds those experiencing homelessness. Last I heard it was still in use. I really enjoyed the bike, even the fake leather, sprung saddle I put on it.

The Bob Ross of bicycle shops with the voice of Bob Belcher. I love your show my dude!!!

Never used furniture polish, heard of people using it. I personally like Pedro’s bike lust. Bike lust works on the axels and wheels to, without having a degreaser near your hubs.

@tauncfester3022

6 ай бұрын

Lemon Pledge has been an unspoken bike shop mechanic's staple since the early 1980's. It's relatively cheap, it's really good at cleaning and it leaves a bit of wax for polishing up, One of our suppliers even had LP as a shop supply.

I know it was the thing to lubricate cables sixty years ago when I was young. 3-in-1 oil was used. When I got back into cycling about eight years ago, I decided to lube my cables on a bike that I knew was junk out of the box ($199) Schwinn 3rd Avenue hybrid. 21 speed. I didn't know the cable housings had some kind of a Teflon liner that doesn't need lubing, but I lubed it, anyway. I used a petroleum-based grease, just a very find smear. Over the next several weeks, the cables got tighter and tighter until I couldn't change gears. After disconnecting the cable, I had a tough job to pull it out of its housing; it was tight all the way. I suspected that the grease caused the Teflon (or whatever it was) lining to swell. I mentioned this on a bike forum and was told I don't know what I'm talking about, because that couldn't have happened. So I gave up the forums because of the know-it-alls who don't know anything. So over the years, I have not lubricated any more of my cables, and they all work well, no rust or sticking. Currently, I ride an Izip Zest step-through bike I bought new from a bike shop. It was set up very well (unlike another nearby bike shop who botched up everything they touched on the three new bikes I bought from them). It sounds like a cheap bike (which it is) but is super quality. List price is $795. I paid $435, but I think it's better quality than the big box store bikes. I only ride 8 miles a day, and sometime 20-30 miles during the Florida winters, so the bike serves me well. I'm too old to be hopping over the saddle, now.

Old bikes are still great! I know everyone wants the new hotness coming out, but I have a near mint '96 Fisher and a 08 Muirwoods that ride amazing. Especially if you're just cruising around on paths and the street.

@bkefrmr

7 ай бұрын

Durable. Functional. Practical!

@terrycruise-zd5tw

6 ай бұрын

that one kinda skimped on the budget with an integrated derailleur hanger though, at least in my view. the frame will get bent instead and need fixing whereas you could have just bought a replacement derailleur hanger for like $5 instead

Man I love the smell of Tri-Flow.

@captainbandini

7 ай бұрын

i love smell of wd40 too lol

@brittweir8844

7 ай бұрын

Banana juice😂

@JasonGreen-ek4bd

7 ай бұрын

Wd 40

@Reulonfr

7 ай бұрын

It's magic fr

@MrThatnativeguy

7 ай бұрын

It’s the smell of brain cells dying…..jk

As a cyclist that old yellow dork disk really bothers more than it should.

Mongoose bicycles are some of the cheapest available in the market, yet you have resurrected a thrift shop bike for a customer. With some lube, spray wax and some knowledge, this bike is ready for the new owner. Well done!

@indianadave8881

29 күн бұрын

That Mongoose is not a Walmart Mongoose. Before the Walmart days, Mongoose bikes were sold in bike shops. They were top of the line bikes. I have an 80's Mongoose ATB that I still take on the trails. Also have a Mongoose 26" BMX Cruiser that is worth thousands, and I ide ot to work often. Mongoose used to be the shuit back in the day.

New setup looks squeaky clean and shiny. It's lighter, brighter, and your camera angles are better especially for the mystic things you do on the truing stand. So...Ya gone Hollywood on us!

@bkefrmr

7 ай бұрын

I’m like 3 weeks away from destroying Lambos for fun

I love the lingo! "Purr the Useghe or Youghe"

I got a GT Chucker 2.0 for $35 AUD, rusty AF. Spent near $200 AUD fixing it up, tyres, tube, chain, tools and petrol. Still a good deal and fun to fix.

Clean, lube, adjust!…….sounds like good advice for many of life’s little challenges! Life hacks from the Bike Farmer. Thank you, Key West Rick😊

Not a bad little bike. Good job. It has a new lease on life... ❤. Hell yea

So today I bought a trek 820 WSD went through it tip to tail including wheel bearing grease. $50 Inspired by your videos, I gave it to my granddaughter to replace her big box bike. She’s excited. Thanks for a great “how to” channel with details that are easy to understand and follow.

😍😍😍You are a pleasant, spontaneous man to watch, you can watch your videos repeatedly without it becoming disturbing, I have learned a lot during the videos. Thank you. Gr from Amsterdam NL 😍😍😍

Those mongoose frames are aweslne. Knew a couple semi-pro riders who were buying them just for the frame and racing them built up with top spec parts.

New studio is awesome!

Great video! Makes me want to pull my wife’s old Mongoose out of the tool shed to see if we’ve got something to work with.

Still interesting how derailleur bikes used to be the same for decades; just 5 to 8 speed with a freewheel, same chain, same chainblade... Only in the past 15 years things have been changing basically every year... different size chains, different width sprockets, different freehub things like microspline, different axles like thru-axle instead of dropout, wider "boost" frames, etc...

Older Mongoose,ive heard,were pretty decent bikes .

Love watching and learning from your videos!

I love the fast forward music section.

I’m tied of handlebar bags lately. Just random thought.

Front mech defeat.. it’s hard to live with when it happens

Excellent tips on service and cleaning.... love the bikes

I still have a 2009 Mongoose Pinn'r, ritual street, and a nugget. Ride them to this day. I could buy any bike i wanted, but i prefer these beauties. Great job on that modern day clunker! It's a rad bike.

as we like to say in germany:"ein bisschen öl wirkt manchmal wunder" wich translates to:"a little bit of oil can work wonders" :D

Dear you know what your content is looking really great and every video is really amazing and very helpful for people

love your attention to detail and a good sense of humor !!

You are a legend in your own mind! Best part of your videos nis the music when the video is speeded up.

Love you attention to detail and perfectionism ❤

Great stuff here ! always Always ALWAYS.... CHECK THE NECK/STEM BOLT TOO ...along with the seat like you did ❤ it....i totally agree with you on cleaning /lubing of cables, noodles and brake pivots...makes all the difference in the world !

I do volunteering in a bike workshop and last week I managed to pick up a 1996 Mongoose IBOC Pro SX, really cheap as it was donated to us as a job lot from another bike shop that had closed down. I have used the parts from this bike to complete a build on my 1999 GT Tequesta. I'll be cleaning up the Mongoose frame (Ritchey tubing) and sell it on. The Mongoose I bought was nearly top of the range, just below the Team edition, so good spec parts too! A very lucky find for me. I also bough a 2011 GT Zaskar Sport, which was also donated. The Zaskar was missing pedals and chain, thankfully I had some spares to fit to complete the bike and is a blast to ride! I consider myself very lucky and I am obsessed with my GT's now.

good work! the lighting in new setup is brighter which makes better videos. thanks for sharing

Dig the new shop/studio set up man!

Reminds me of my Giant. Love that ride.

Perfect 2nd or third bike.

Just found your channel love the content bro keep up the good work

Love these videos. I've driven past the Lake Mills sign off the Interstate a few thousand times in my life. I'll have to stop in to Gib's one of these days.

I never saw the furniture polish thing. Good idea, Im gonna try it.

So oddly satisfying.

After watching a ton of these great vids, all I want for Christmas is a nice used bike stand that will work on my Aventon Level e-bike. But I also want to be like Andy with my old Trek Navigator 200, clean it, lube it and adjust it.

subscribed! from a bike mechanic to another!

Just saw a Path Less Pedaled video "We had no idea" about a shop that restores vintage bikes. Amazing shop. Just subscribed to your channel and it sounds like your looking for the same vibe for your shop.

finally found the rainman ray of bicycles. take my thumbs up, good sir

Really cool man

Dawn should sponsor your vids ! I bought some , great video !

Real useful info for slackers like me who don't want to do too much like servicing the bottom bracket etc. etc. Good enough is a key phrase. I suggest getting rid of the kick stand. Dead weight.

Walking in my footsteps regarding the repair facility .

Nice bike!

Just found your channel and it's a keeper for sure!! I wish you were monetized so I could pay Super Thanks for a buck or two, your vids are great! Also the term you want for wheel truing is "spoke wind-up" when adjusting nipples!!👍

Beautiful bike, looks like silver and candy apple red.

The kids in my neighborhood will leave their bicycles in my yard knowing I will tune them up. I see a lot of these old mongoose, hyper, schwinn, and huffy bikes. I much rather work on a bike store brand bike since they’re much better thought out and the quality is so much better. I can actually get the wheels true on a bike shop bike.

I prefer the new workspace..Better lighting, appears to be more organized and last but not least..Not full of icky cobwebs lol

@6479rob

3 ай бұрын

I prefer the new workspace.. Better lighting, appears to make a better video in the end. Nice editing, speed through the boring stuff highlight the main issues. 😊

I find really good bikes at the dump. I love fairly close to a wealthy area and they get tossed out as soon as it starts to get cold. I’ve brought 4 home in the last few weeks that I’ve cleaned up made minor fixes and sold. But some up there are beyond my knowledge of repair. Sad to see how many get tossed

OK I've watched a couple of your vids, I have a little pet peeve, you have this pre operative spraying the bike down routine with wood polish, that if I may be so brash.. is a bit excessive. What always worked really well, IMO was to do a two second spray of Lemon Pledge into the wipe down rag and then wipe the bike with the wetted part and finish with the dry. You're spraying 70% of your polish into the surroundings, if there were bikes nearby that overspray will settle out on braking surfaces, pads and make all sorts of problems. You'll also save on polish purchases. Just sayin'

@bkefrmr

6 ай бұрын

You’re not alone

How do you think about apply fresh wheel bearing grease on older bikes like this? Necessary? Based on feel?

Most of my bikes are used, they include Rivendells, Bontragers, and an old Masi. I had to soak the seat post and stem on the Masi for 2 weeks in anti-seize lube before I could remove them, but I've never not been able to get them out, I try not to cut anything. I always pull old BB's before I purchase, so I can check for rust. What do you do before you buy a used bike for re-sale?

A bicycle "Bob Ross" without the Brillo pad hair style.

The problem with the front derailleur? You dropped it too low. Because I maintain my own bikes, I had a front derailleur problem on my 26". The issue was the same as yours. Come to find out, I had dropped the height of the derailleur too low, and the cage was hitting the big cog on the front. Also: Why no service on the axle bearings, the BB bearings, or the headset bearings? If the bike was dusty, then the grease in all bearings was old, and the bearings should have been checked and regreased.

Torsion, thats what the tension introduced by turning (a spoke) is called

I like front derailleurs, but I don't like to have to adjust them.

I usually see shops use Wd-40 does pledge do a better job to make the paint pop????

to adjust the front derailleur cant you just do the same as the back? just remove the shift cable and set the limits without tension interference, then tighten the cable and use the barrel adjuster to index it all and then do the b limit as a finishing touch?

No checking the chainwear (or did i miss that)?

Love your channel, great delivery. What do you use the hair spray for?

@bkefrmr

6 ай бұрын

grips!

@MarkSmith-js2pu

6 ай бұрын

I’m gonna try hairspray on my golf grips. I think it will work well.

I find applying triflow to each spoke nipple has saved me some grief if they feel a bit crusty.

@velvetbikes

7 ай бұрын

THis absolutely.

Forgot to take off any and all reflexctors! Incognito is the way...also a good way to get hit by a car during a 'moonlight-drive'. 😂 Bring some lights youre all good! 😅

Rockadile... nice

What are you stocking in all those sram and shimano boxes ?

I used these products on my bikes and they work good iam happy

Was wondering what a thrift shop was how did they come up with that name for them

When do you check the drivetrain for wearing on bikes thet customers bring in?

Was waiting for you to use the Suave Max Hold hair spray (mechanic secret?) lol

@bkefrmr

7 ай бұрын

Grips. Goes on wet and dries like glue. No mess when removed!

The cleaning and polishing would be the last thing I’d do. Only do it after you’re sure the thing can work without major work or replacement, or maybe even a bent or cracked frame.

@xmateinc

7 ай бұрын

Cleaning is the first thing we do at our shop too. It gives you a chance to put your hands on everything and find any problems, before you start the repairs.

@marta150

5 ай бұрын

And it is nicer to work on a clean bike. @@xmateinc

@xmateinc

5 ай бұрын

@@marta150 for sure, much easier to work on a clean bike.

Kill’s me that you didn’t pull the cassette and trash the yellowed and brittle dork disk

@xmateinc

7 ай бұрын

That thing is probably so old you could just break it off.

@marta150

5 ай бұрын

It wasn't all cracked so why not leave it.

You forgot to swap out perfectly serviceable 3x drivetrain for a 1x, and convert from v brakes to disc. Oh wait, those are the other crappy biking channels

If you leave as is you’ll get the most workout… no air, brakes and chain rubbing you’ll beat in mile

Im literally at the shop, doing some internal routing and watching this. What’s wrong with me!

Let me tell you, anything and everyone from bayshitty MI is entry-level at best.

What product are you using on the chain at 22:50? Thankyou

why i switched to a one bi system. what a pain those front derailers can be..

@bkefrmr

7 ай бұрын

I don’t think it ever makes sense to “switch” a bike to a single chainring, but I understand the merits of a 1x drivetrain for modern mountain biking.

@markfisher7962

7 ай бұрын

There's a reason for multiple front rings. Setting them up in the right sequence helps: Set position on frame. With cable all slack, set limits, for all extremes of rear cluster. Set cable and indexing. If you start chasing setup from the wrong step, everything else will be off.

Didn’t see you check the pedals ?

Hi! I have one question: is it recommended to lube cables which run in housings with plastic inners, or will they simply gum up? There are some mechanics who advice against lubing them. Just leave them alone...? Thank's!😎

@bkefrmr

7 ай бұрын

depends on the lube. I use Tri-Flow on everything and love it.

@pekkaastrom7346

7 ай бұрын

@@bkefrmr I guess Tri-Flow isn't similar to WD-40, which is very hard on plastics and rubber?