You know you've reached pro level when you don't lose the little straw that goes to your tri flow! I haven't had one make it through the bottle yet I swear they make it clear for a reason.
Hi, here’s a super thanks because I know your time is valuable. Would you consider making a video about how to refurbish a 90’s or early 00’s entry level mountain bike front suspension fork? Specifically a Manitou Magnum from a Trek 6000 MTB. Also wondering how often a person should do it and how long the parts last. For example why do the elastomers sometimes turn to goo or wear out. Thank you!
First minute and I learned about how to release the cables without taking them loose! I should have figured it out when I started this bike fixing hobby a few months ago!
Love the narration and the whole format of your videos. I have worked for a year doing up old bikes for a charity and you are teaching me and reassuring me I am on the right track. Many thanks. 😊
My first TREK 1990s red ,best frame geometry ❤ rode so AWESOME 🇬🇧, still made in America when i bought her new from Extreme Bikes Doncaster 🇬🇧 £300 ,awesome 19" frame rst forks early days of suspension but they worked great, way more comfortable than full hard-core
Great video, I learned some nice tricks. Please continue to narrate as you are very informative! Thanks for posting it! The only downside is that you just gave me an unwanted errand. Now I feel as though I should clean my own bike:)
From seeing this video to some of your more recent ones. I like the small subtle changes that you have made. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.
‘Like putting lipstick on a pig’ 😂. Love your videos dude; new subscriber here. Stumbled across your channel yesterday and pretty much watched your entire back catalogue now. Also inspired me to get in the garage and sort my bikes out. Jobs I’ve been meaning to do for months. Thanks bro.
Good video. I enjoyed the talking and the rambling and explaining your thought process. it really was a re-condition job. Would like to see you do an upgrade job on a similar bike from this era. I have a trek 6500 that needs a major upgrade after years of abuse. Nice channel you got a sub, best of luck with your business.
sometimes with v brakes i just pull the cable all the way tight, then lightly snug the pinch bolt, then pull the lever to the point i want the pads to touch in the lever pull, then tighten the pinch bolt ... makes dialing in the lever pull pretty quick
Me he visto todos tus vídeos, me encantan, yo realizo mantenimiento de mis bicis y las de mis vecinos y estas son las bicis que más me gustan, las V-brake, simples y económicas de mantener.
I don't know why there was a certain period in mountain bikes where everybody did almost the same exact decal work no matter what the brand. I've seen it on everything from Schwinn, trek,giant etc.
I thought at one point I could buy, fix, and flip bikes and I have bought and sold maybe 20 bikes. I've given away a hand full of others that don't sell. The problem in my opinion is the market is flooded with people selling bikes that they bought 15 years ago, never rode, and now are selling for peanuts. There are also several stolen bikes also being sold very cheaply. Seems impossible to make a profit. Oh well, I have fun rehabbing them. I enjoy seeing the neighborhood children still riding bikes I gave them long ago. Peace ✌️
@@Mantis858585 If you form an LLC, get insured, secure vendors, create a brand and start a legitimate business that consumers can rely on, you can most definitely charge enough for refurbished bicycles to be profitable. Of course, you need to have a broad skill-set combined with a ton of hustle and grit to pull it off. If you're a hobbyist, playing in the local Craigslist/yard sale market, you're not gonna make any money for yourself - but I'll gladly service the bikes you sell in my shop! Basically, you gotta be professional about it. I've found it's what most people want and need, even in my small town off 6,000 people 11 miles from Trek HQ surrounded by some of the greatest cycling stores in the nation.
So, actually, he runs more a Bike Trauma Center, Level 1, than a Farm, especially for these kids bikes. And, perhaps after he loses his first finger, and gets help from that type of place, he'll rename his business. Or not.
You know you've reached pro level when you don't lose the little straw that goes to your tri flow! I haven't had one make it through the bottle yet I swear they make it clear for a reason.
Hi, here’s a super thanks because I know your time is valuable. Would you consider making a video about how to refurbish a 90’s or early 00’s entry level mountain bike front suspension fork? Specifically a Manitou Magnum from a Trek 6000 MTB. Also wondering how often a person should do it and how long the parts last. For example why do the elastomers sometimes turn to goo or wear out. Thank you!
I have never done it! I send suspension jobs to another shop.
First minute and I learned about how to release the cables without taking them loose! I should have figured it out when I started this bike fixing hobby a few months ago!
Your comentary while wrenching on bikes is making me want to watch more! I learn so much from your thoughts shared.
I absolutely LOVE the color scheme of that bike!
"I only ride a bike because it makes me feel good." ~BikeFarmer
I work on bikes and still ride as much as I can.
I watch your videos and still learning stuff.
Keep up your good work.
Nice job!... I really don't know which is more fun: repairing or riding a bike... Love both!
Thank you for sharing, talking what you are thinking is definitely helpful to understand what is being corrected!
Love the narration and the whole format of your videos. I have worked for a year doing up old bikes for a charity and you are teaching me and reassuring me I am on the right track. Many thanks. 😊
My first TREK 1990s red ,best frame geometry ❤ rode so AWESOME 🇬🇧, still made in America when i bought her new from Extreme Bikes Doncaster 🇬🇧 £300 ,awesome 19" frame rst forks early days of suspension but they worked great, way more comfortable than full hard-core
Great video, I learned some nice tricks. Please continue to narrate as you are very informative! Thanks for posting it! The only downside is that you just gave me an unwanted errand. Now I feel as though I should clean my own bike:)
I like your narration. This time I started counting the instances of "smidge." LOL.
Keep doing what you're doing. I'm learning a lot. Thank you! 🚲
Ramble on, man. It's great to hear you talkin' and workin' while I'm doin' the same.
Owe are amateurs working in a bike ministry rehabbing donations. We have learned a lot of tips from your expert work. Thank you to
Prefer listening to you explain what your doing and love it when you are on a rant😂
Fella, you sound like if Bob Ross was working on a bike. I dig it.
lol, that's exactly what i'm going for here!
From seeing this video to some of your more recent ones. I like the small subtle changes that you have made. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.
I like the talking / narration.
You keep saying "for a kid". Im 52, and Im 6 foot 1 and my 3900 has 26ers and I love it
I remember going in the shop 90s late when this model first released 😮, i wanted it but got the cheaper red one
‘Like putting lipstick on a pig’ 😂. Love your videos dude; new subscriber here. Stumbled across your channel yesterday and pretty much watched your entire back catalogue now. Also inspired me to get in the garage and sort my bikes out. Jobs I’ve been meaning to do for months. Thanks bro.
Awesome! Thank you!
Good video. I enjoyed the talking and the rambling and explaining your thought process. it really was a re-condition job.
Would like to see you do an upgrade job on a similar bike from this era. I have a trek 6500 that needs a major upgrade after years of abuse.
Nice channel you got a sub, best of luck with your business.
I think I have a 6500 in my pile…stay tuned!
a real professional, very informative, thank you
Thanks for the video. Very nice and informative
sometimes with v brakes i just pull the cable all the way tight, then lightly snug the pinch bolt, then pull the lever to the point i want the pads to touch in the lever pull, then tighten the pinch bolt ... makes dialing in the lever pull pretty quick
Yo tengo la 4300 año 2006 .y esta en exelente estado .es hermosaa ! Freno de Disco . Es verdad que es un poco cara mantenerla . ♥️
Good one! Thanks for posting!
I have this exact bike. Got it for free!
Me he visto todos tus vídeos, me encantan, yo realizo mantenimiento de mis bicis y las de mis vecinos y estas son las bicis que más me gustan, las V-brake, simples y económicas de mantener.
frame looks nice after your cleaning....not much wear of the finish....you should be able to sell it for what your asking for when done...
Very informative video! Thx
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. I like the explanation. Very helpful. Is that a special triflow nozzle? Where do you purchase it? Thanks!
Absolute practical know how 👍
I don't know why there was a certain period in mountain bikes where everybody did almost the same exact decal work no matter what the brand. I've seen it on everything from Schwinn, trek,giant etc.
whoa an old video that I haven't watched....you look different too....when did you start your TH-cam channel?
How many shop cats are there?
Looks like there's BITE MARKS in the saddle! Maybe a dissatisfied dog?
I'm often a little worried that lubing my cables will attack dirt?
I thought at one point I could buy, fix, and flip bikes and I have bought and sold maybe 20 bikes. I've given away a hand full of others that don't sell. The problem in my opinion is the market is flooded with people selling bikes that they bought 15 years ago, never rode, and now are selling for peanuts. There are also several stolen bikes also being sold very cheaply. Seems impossible to make a profit. Oh well, I have fun rehabbing them. I enjoy seeing the neighborhood children still riding bikes I gave them long ago. Peace ✌️
@@Mantis858585 If you form an LLC, get insured, secure vendors, create a brand and start a legitimate business that consumers can rely on, you can most definitely charge enough for refurbished bicycles to be profitable. Of course, you need to have a broad skill-set combined with a ton of hustle and grit to pull it off. If you're a hobbyist, playing in the local Craigslist/yard sale market, you're not gonna make any money for yourself - but I'll gladly service the bikes you sell in my shop! Basically, you gotta be professional about it. I've found it's what most people want and need, even in my small town off 6,000 people 11 miles from Trek HQ surrounded by some of the greatest cycling stores in the nation.
Gr8 video
is this before your use of tri-flow?
never mind, I think you are using it, though you haven't mentioned the brand name...
How much do you want for the bike?
So, actually, he runs more a Bike Trauma Center, Level 1, than a Farm, especially for these kids bikes. And, perhaps after he loses his first finger, and gets help from that type of place, he'll rename his business. Or not.
Leave the quick release tension supervisor alone, please.
2004 model .
Wonderful mechanics , Very well done and explained.Cristal clear and very fun to see and follow. Congratulations .