FYI, I attempted to open this bottom bracket. I pulled out the seals, and it appears to be pressed together. So it doesn't appear that I can open it up without destroying it. Here are a couple videos I did where I successfully overhauled sealed cartridge bottom brackets. th-cam.com/video/meErJdr_fUI/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/lar7mIMmTRE/w-d-xo.html For more bike repair videos hit the subscribe button and click the notification bell ► bit.ly/SubRJTheBikeGuy
I am in Africa and repair bicycles at the local marketplace. To say we don't have access to (what we term as 'original') spares is an understatement. I have learnt to refurbish alot of parts by watching your videos despite using very limited tools. These videos are definitely for someone like myself.
This should be the norm, having easy access to everything just makes us lazy while destroying the planet because we no longer fix anything. Just replace everything. I used to work in a bike shop as a mechanic, and the whole idea was just to sell new parts to the customers. Replace everything with new parts. Having your bike fixed costs half of a new bike, and the new bike was trash that would fall apart in 1 year anyhow. The fact that i wanted to repair things like nexus hubs was consider weird.
@@kottelkannim4919 Some people choose to do so but shipping takes a lot of time and may get lost or stolen. A large portion of the population doesn't even have access to internet, computer/cellphone, a credit card, or knowledge of a foreign language. Wages are mostly so low that people fix stuff- even what's available here. Repairing stuff is the norm. Bicycles, appliances, cars, you name it. I'm lucky enough to be able to buy stuff overseas, and what I choose to buy are tools to repair stuff. The so called 3rd world is a different reality, and channels like this are a absolute game changer in our hopes to lift ourselves up.
As an engineer and a notorious Scrooge, I find trying to fix old parts a challenge or simply just taking them apart to see how they work is rewarding to me. Keep up the good work.
Hahhaha! The most polite, calm and rational "f*x& off and stop annoying me" video I've seen in a long time! You, your channel and your generous disposition are gold RJ 🙏
@@grigoryrechistov3040 Bike shops mostly suck, period! Even if you can find one with an actual qualified or highly experienced mechanic, the default position will always be to sell you a replacement or even push you towards a whole new bike. There are exceptions, but they are rare.
Same here. Built and rebuilt many bikes for my wife, kids and for extended family about 10 years since I found this channel and the Park Tool channel. Saved money on bikeshops. Hooked on tools now though...
The videos are authentic. I've seen far too many videos in which the presenter is an a studio, all the tools are to hand, the bike is brand new and the "problem" is fixed in a jiffy. In the real world, servicing a part may turn out to be harder than expected.
Your videos helped me in the restoration of my 1996 Shogun Mountain mountain bike back, and myself back living my life again after going through tough times. , and I lived 1800km away from the nearest bike store at the time. 4 years later I’m still riding that nearly 30 year bike. ( I did buy a new more capable bike though) and I’m now bike packing. I have also applied some of the methods you use in your videos to repair bikes while out in the field. I’m currently in a hut on the Munda Biddi trail in Western Australia on a 1000km trip off-road to Albany. 4 years ago, riding to the park was about as far as would dare to go.. Your videos are the best.
A lot of people live in a throw away society these days, not realizing there are people out there who don't benifit from that kind of lifestyle and havent become lazy. Hope you are doing well RJ. 👍😊
I don't know if they still are but for years the number one landfill items were bikes or bike related parts like pedals, wheels, bars, etc. I feel like all of those things should be recycled and I wonder why we don't.
@@jimig399I routinely pull big box store "junk" bikes out of trash piles. Make them operate properly and usually give them to folks who need a little help. Just for fun,cuz I abhor waste.
A few months ago I disassembled my whole bike for the first time and put back together everything thanks to you. Because you are one of the only few TH-camrs who posts videos about older bike stuff while almost everyone explains why I have to spend a ton of money to buy new parts.
That's exactly why I enjoy watching your videos. You're repairing instead of just replacing parts. Also you spend time fixing "worthless" bikes and by doing that teaching others how to fix their own bike on a tight budget. Keep up the good work! 🙂
This might be the most important cycling video ever posted! I’d also like to mention that even irreparable components can often be salvaged for internal parts to repair other components or repurposed for other uses. And in the worst-case scenario, you’ll gain valuable insight into how the component works, what parts it includes, and why it might be better or worse than a similar component of a different model. Thanks, RJ!
My dad also had this mindset, I think it's because they didn't have much too before when they were younger so they'll try to fix whatever they can to save money! But he also said to me that if it's already broken and you're meant to replace it, why not try and fix it? You can actually save by trying to fix it, and learning along the way. If you manage to break it, then it's part of the process.
Saying "why bother" with something like this is an absolute indication of our problem as a throw away society. Happier to buy whole new things and send fixable component to landfill. Sadly it is across _all_ industries. Keep up the good work! I am looking forward to this video as I have never serviced a sealed bottom bracket!
I doubt I'd do a very good job of servicing a sealed bottom bracket but I find the process interesting because it increases my understanding of cycle mechanics. Not too long ago cup and cone bottom brackets were the only ones available!
I once read it somewhere. it says "why buy it new when you can DIY it with 3 times efforts and the cost than new".. why? because it's fun as heck. keep it up man!
Yeah, it's pretty important to know how to rebuild in case these aren't easily available in the future. God forbid another pandemic or war--anything where parts availability will be affected. These videos are valuable. Please keep making them.
I live 20 miles from Manhattan. Plenty of bike stores, but I still love every single video you make. You teach and show the most important to bike enthusiast. The love to bike and most important how to fix them. Thanks a lot! Hope to see more of your new videos!
Bravo! The bikes of sixty years ago, still sitting in garages and sheds, are very competitive with those of today and deserve preservation. Rebuilding is a labor of love reflecting not the value of my time but the joy of the time spent restoring something that still has worth. Long after my friends' carbon frames are trashed and sent to landfill, my metal bikes will still be worth restoring Keep it up... you will have a big audience.
Spot on RJ, there’s something for everyone out there but sadly many people are so caught up in their own small world they fail to realize the reality happening around them. I find your videos very informative and have referred back to a few of them when doing my own restorations, thank you 🙏🏼 👍🏼
Hope u can do a video showing the rebuild of the bottom bracket cartridge & the other parts u salvaged from the allez,i def like to rescue parts & fix them to reuse as it saves time & money plus u also get the satisfaction knowing u did it yourself 😉😉
hello from now France !you are entirely right in your way of repairing for écologia , money , and manual people ! my project : repairing a french bike "France Loire" with a Vitus 181 frame and a stronglight braket ...Thank you for your work and your kindness to give us your knowleges
I love fixing old parts instead of replacing them. I ride a cheap mtb which had a lot of problems. But I fixed most of them without replacing anything. Also you get to know your bike.
You do you. Rebuilding something and giving it a second life is becoming a lost craft in this disposable society. My Dad grew up in the Depression on a farm, nothing was thrown away unless it had been rebuilt three times or re-purposed. Really enjoy your videos!
There is such satisfaction in repairing, especially in these times when there is so much consumerism almost everywhere. And most of the times, the old stuff is much better than the new stuff. There used to be a time when we made things to last, not throw them away when the warranty period ended. Thank you for keeping the trade alive and showing people that thing can be repaired instead of replaced!
These videos are what got me interested in engineering about 12 years ago that's put me through college and is what I currently do for a living. Someone who has an actual interest in pulling stuff apart and putting them back together (and is willing to document the whole process) will teach you more than any college degree will.
Your videos are absolutely for me. I’ve been using my bike to travel to work for about 4 years now. Watching your videos have saved me a fortune by not going to a bike shop but kept my bike on the road. I’ve learned a lot about maintenance and repairs watching your vids and I’m very grateful.
I have a 29er and I'm now able to remove/replace ALL the parts thanks to people like you. I'm handy but I learned a lot on youtube. I fix my toasters, fans, furniture, etc, and invent/create parts to fix them.
I saw that comment.....and agree with you 💯!!! I've learned SO much from you! I can afford new...but love to rebuild old when needed or just want to learn how something works. Love the challenge of restoring something; If it worked once, it can work again!
i enjoy fixing my old bike and learning from videos like rj. i am trying to fix old bikes for donations. it's satisfying to resue a promising old bike and give them new life.
You and your knowledge in fixing and restoring bikes meant a lot to me back then when I knew nothing about fixing mine. I have saved a lot of money by just fixing the parts that went bad by watching your videos.
Looking forward to the tear down and refurbishment of this bottom bracket. It's not rocket science but that's why we love it. Keep up the good work. 👍👍
I can relate and I'm coming from the Austin, TX area with Google fiber internet, multiple amazon warehouses, Tesla Giga factory, etc. and I still fix everything I can so long as it makes sense and/or it keeps my creative juices flowing.
I enjoy (very much) your videos. I learn from them. And yes, I have disassembled, fixed and reassembled, thanks to a previous video of yours, a bottom bracket, despite having another valid one in a drawer. I have a bike shop near my home, but the pleasure it gives me to fix my bikes is priceless. Please don't stop making more videos. I'll watch them.
Keep fixing stuff. I do the same, with my bikes and my trucks/cars. And when I can’t fix the part myself, like a starter motor or alternator, I take it to a local refurb shop, usually family-owned businesses, easier to get the warranty honored and it’s not China. You rock, sir!
Thanks RJ! Your tips’n’tricks have helped me several times. The enjoyment of doing it myself can’t be underrated but more importantly taking care of what we’ve got instead of buying new is so important for our survival.
I own 9 bikes (4 working, 5 on their merry sweet way...). Average age: over 40. They are a joy to ride on and i wouldn't trade them for a fortune. All thanks to your advice and that of people like you. Operating reclaimed machinery is a supreme pleasure in itself. Heck, i would even have considered replacing that chain stay if i had the tools and know how to. Just because it can be done.
I really appreciate you and all the information you share. Please ignore trite comments. There is a lot of enjoyment in restoring and maintaining your bike and helping others.
RJ, I’m with you! I restored and upgraded a 1974 Nishiki Semi Pro with your videos as the main resource. I’ve always been a DIY’er and your videos have helped me take that spirit to the biking world. Thank you and keep them coming.
And this is why I watch your channel! I've been fixing bikes for almost a decade now and I learned what I know from your vids! It's crazy how out of touch a lot of people on youtube are!
As a life long gear head from the US who retired in the Philippines... Thanks! Ordering Chinese made replacement parts is cheap and easy here but getting the exact part you need is a crap shoot and the quality ranges from fair to nonexistent. Even if you get lucky it's nice to have the reconditioned original on the shelf as a spare.
I love watching your videos for the skill on display and like seeing how things are put together. I have both used things I've seen on this channel in my own repairs and think I'm better at maintenance because of understanding how things work and what can go wrong.
First time I watched you rebuild one I had been told they couldnt be rebuilt. Learned something new which is why I am on youtube in the first place. thanks for making those videos.
Usually by the time a cartridge bb shows wear, its thrashed, so pointless. You can still collect or buy cup and cone BBs. They are a greasy mess, but serviceable and adjustable.
Why bother is always a good question to pose, and for most of us with something like that it's just the enjoyment, fun, and good feeling of keeping something working again. Just as you said you could get a sealed square taper bb for 10-20 usd, but this is free and you improve your skills at the same time.
Thank you, for helping us the tinkerers, frugals, the needy; you have helped much more than many LBS. And to those that say "stop wasting time/buy new/replacements are cheap", I bet they're the same in bicycle forums going "I bought a vintage bike to restore as OE, how do I make this RSX/Ultegra/Dura Ace brifters and bottom bracket work again?"... If they only have watched you!
Yes, there are people that have easy access for their parts but there are also those who don't, and those who enjoy figuring out how things work and do it their way which is satisfying. Your videos are very helpful sir, it enables me to maintain my bicycle, and it is satisfying. Thank you for that.
Your videos have been very useful to me over the years. My local bike shop is expensive and I wouldn't be able to run my bikes unless I fixed them myself. Thank you for the helpful content you post. From the UK. 👍
I enjoy your content because you repair parts when you can. Two years back, all parts were in short supply, and I was happy I could make repairs. Learning from you and other like-minded people is fun.
RJ, I'm a longtime viewer of your channel. I have always admired and respected your excellent work, but now, with this video, I admire it much more. My sincere respects!
Agree with you RJ. I enjoy fixing stuff, maintaining stuff. "Just buy a new one" --> The wealthy, spoiled, 1st-world, Amazon answer to everything. I like your channel and the Nice Bike Service channel as well. Keep up the good work and I hope you're feeling well.
Your videos are what I am frequently looking for. I also like know how things work and if I can fix a particular part, that is what I will do. This is why I enjoy your channel. Thanks for what you do!
Trouble is as well, we live in a throwaway society and I'll admit to replacing rather than repairing parts like a bottom bracket, in particular when its a sealed square taper, but still find your videos interesting to see how things work, keep it up :D
So much more satisfying to fix or renovate an old part or bike than to just buy a new one in a few clicks. Regardless of the cost side, a huge benefit is that you learn something doing your own repair jobs. Thanks for all your super-useful videos RJ; like many others, this channel is my first stop when I need instruction, but I also watch for the pleasure of seeing you tackle all sorts of bike jobs that I will probably never do. More power to you!
Your videos are 100% for me. Thank you for all the help you've provided over the years. I may not ride much anymore but your content has always been a useful resource.
RJ, you have inspired me. Please know how much your videos help us tackle things that we wouldn't have felt comfortable doing without you breaking it down so simply. Well done, sir👍🙏👍👍
I repaired one of those types of BBs thanks to you, and I have never open the thing again, that's my bike for going to work and I have used it to run MTB trails, that's how good it ended up being
I always go to my trusty lbs for any minor repairs. But watching your videos is so satisfying! It just tickles that far corner of my brain that enjoys these kind of things.
thats true, most of us would just buy a new square taper, but you're channel is definitely more about taking stuff apart, and getting it to work again. I used you a lot, when I first started running a bike shop, for vintage stuff. You do you man!
I didn't even think of how important these videos can be for people who don't have access to repair shops or new parts as an alternative. Maybe it's because the videos do assume you have some bike specific tools available, but your point still stands, and of course repairability is cool!
RJ, your videos have taught me almost everything I know about bicycle repair! I've been able to save so many old and obscure bicycles and parts thanks to your wealth of knowledge and attention to detail. I always recommend your channel to those looking to get into bicycle repairs. Thank you for the years of entertaining and informative videos! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
It's a good point! I often like to do the extra work to fix things like that, but on the other hand I'm also often to lazy and will just buy the new part when I can. Anyway thanks for all the education over the years RJ. I would love to buy you a beer or coffee one day :) Happy holidays!
Right on RJ. Plus the old school components are sometimes way better quality than new, so well worth repairing. For example, a new winner suntour freewheel, or a shimano uniglide free hub on a rare high quality wheelset. Keep them alive... They are irreplaceable. Your videos are extremely valuable for that reason.
FYI, I attempted to open this bottom bracket. I pulled out the seals, and it appears to be pressed together. So it doesn't appear that I can open it up without destroying it.
Here are a couple videos I did where I successfully overhauled sealed cartridge bottom brackets.
th-cam.com/video/meErJdr_fUI/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/lar7mIMmTRE/w-d-xo.html
For more bike repair videos hit the subscribe button and click the notification bell ► bit.ly/SubRJTheBikeGuy
Dont listen to the trolls, as a longtime viewer I love seeing you tackle any challenge
It's sad we are a throw away society now, the old stuff is far far far better than the cheap stuff on Amazon
@@RJTheBikeGuy 👍
Cant remember the first video I saw of your channel, but one of the first is one of those. Its nice to know to the core what can or not be fixed!
That pretty much sums it up, why bother watching when the content isn't of interest to these people who buy everything new right away?
I am in Africa and repair bicycles at the local marketplace. To say we don't have access to (what we term as 'original') spares is an understatement. I have learnt to refurbish alot of parts by watching your videos despite using very limited tools.
These videos are definitely for someone like myself.
This should be the norm, having easy access to everything just makes us lazy while destroying the planet because we no longer fix anything. Just replace everything.
I used to work in a bike shop as a mechanic, and the whole idea was just to sell new parts to the customers. Replace everything with new parts. Having your bike fixed costs half of a new bike, and the new bike was trash that would fall apart in 1 year anyhow.
The fact that i wanted to repair things like nexus hubs was consider weird.
No Amazon in Honduras. I follow this channel almost religiously. Have fixed and rebuilt several bikes thanks to you RJ. Rock on!
Is international shipping prohibited?
@kottelkannim4919 prohibitively expensive, rather. It makes (financial) sense to fix stuff instead of buying new.
@@KarlosEPM Shipping from China included?
@@kottelkannim4919 Some people choose to do so but shipping takes a lot of time and may get lost or stolen. A large portion of the population doesn't even have access to internet, computer/cellphone, a credit card, or knowledge of a foreign language. Wages are mostly so low that people fix stuff- even what's available here. Repairing stuff is the norm. Bicycles, appliances, cars, you name it. I'm lucky enough to be able to buy stuff overseas, and what I choose to buy are tools to repair stuff. The so called 3rd world is a different reality, and channels like this are a absolute game changer in our hopes to lift ourselves up.
As an engineer and a notorious Scrooge, I find trying to fix old parts a challenge or simply just taking them apart to see how they work is rewarding to me. Keep up the good work.
Hahhaha! The most polite, calm and rational "f*x& off and stop annoying me" video I've seen in a long time! You, your channel and your generous disposition are gold RJ 🙏
So perfectly stated, especially the first part LOL
That hit a nerve, i really hate when people say 'just buy a new one' the whole mindset just rubs me wrong. We are with you RJ :)
I built my own bike and haven't used a 'repair shop' for a decade thanks to you.
I also proudly tell folks my bikes almost never go to a "bike shop"...but you gotta earn the knowledge, have the right tools and be motivated 🤣🎉
Bike shops mostly suck in my area, which is unfortunate. I had to learn to fix my shit myself.
I love bikes, hate bikes shops (excepted for the non-profit ones)
@@grigoryrechistov3040 Bike shops mostly suck, period! Even if you can find one with an actual qualified or highly experienced mechanic, the default position will always be to sell you a replacement or even push you towards a whole new bike. There are exceptions, but they are rare.
Same here. Built and rebuilt many bikes for my wife, kids and for extended family about 10 years since I found this channel and the Park Tool channel. Saved money on bikeshops. Hooked on tools now though...
I’m old school…. I love fixing old things if it can be. These videos are definitely for me! Keep ‘em coming!
Older things seem to be better made. If you can fix it, why not?
Some people won’t appreciate the right to repair until they’ve lost it, but thankfully we have channels like this!
RJ is so good, because he solves problems on ordinary bikes. Other channels solve problems on $5000 bikes they won't even have on a normal bike.
The videos are authentic. I've seen far too many videos in which the presenter is an a studio, all the tools are to hand, the bike is brand new and the "problem" is fixed in a jiffy. In the real world, servicing a part may turn out to be harder than expected.
This channel is the best bike repair content on the YT, please keep publishing
Your videos helped me in the restoration of my 1996 Shogun Mountain mountain bike back, and myself back living my life again after going through tough times. , and I lived 1800km away from the nearest bike store at the time. 4 years later I’m still riding that nearly 30 year bike. ( I did buy a new more capable bike though) and I’m now bike packing.
I have also applied some of the methods you use in your videos to repair bikes while out in the field. I’m currently in a hut on the Munda Biddi trail in Western Australia on a 1000km trip off-road to Albany. 4 years ago, riding to the park was about as far as would dare to go..
Your videos are the best.
Amazing!!!
A lot of people live in a throw away society these days, not realizing there are people out there who don't benifit from that kind of lifestyle and havent become lazy. Hope you are doing well RJ. 👍😊
I don't know if they still are but for years the number one landfill items were bikes or bike related parts like pedals, wheels, bars, etc.
I feel like all of those things should be recycled and I wonder why we don't.
@@jimig399I routinely pull big box store "junk" bikes out of trash piles. Make them operate properly and usually give them to folks who need a little help. Just for fun,cuz I abhor waste.
@@jimig399it is quite shocking how wasteful humanity has become and moved away from our grass roots.
A few months ago I disassembled my whole bike for the first time and put back together everything thanks to you. Because you are one of the only few TH-camrs who posts videos about older bike stuff while almost everyone explains why I have to spend a ton of money to buy new parts.
Don’t change, RJ. Always enjoy seeing you rebuild stuff. The critics miss the point.
That's exactly why I enjoy watching your videos. You're repairing instead of just replacing parts. Also you spend time fixing "worthless" bikes and by doing that teaching others how to fix their own bike on a tight budget. Keep up the good work! 🙂
This might be the most important cycling video ever posted!
I’d also like to mention that even irreparable components can often be salvaged for internal parts to repair other components or repurposed for other uses. And in the worst-case scenario, you’ll gain valuable insight into how the component works, what parts it includes, and why it might be better or worse than a similar component of a different model.
Thanks, RJ!
My dad also had this mindset, I think it's because they didn't have much too before when they were younger so they'll try to fix whatever they can to save money!
But he also said to me that if it's already broken and you're meant to replace it, why not try and fix it? You can actually save by trying to fix it, and learning along the way. If you manage to break it, then it's part of the process.
Saying "why bother" with something like this is an absolute indication of our problem as a throw away society. Happier to buy whole new things and send fixable component to landfill. Sadly it is across _all_ industries.
Keep up the good work! I am looking forward to this video as I have never serviced a sealed bottom bracket!
I doubt I'd do a very good job of servicing a sealed bottom bracket but I find the process interesting because it increases my understanding of cycle mechanics. Not too long ago cup and cone bottom brackets were the only ones available!
RJ, I'm waiting for the bottom bracket video! It's gonna be so good.
I once read it somewhere. it says "why buy it new when you can DIY it with 3 times efforts and the cost than new".. why? because it's fun as heck. keep it up man!
3x the effort and cost... the first time.
I'm with you. I fix things because I can. It saves me money, and I really enjoy the work.
Yeah, it's pretty important to know how to rebuild in case these aren't easily available in the future. God forbid another pandemic or war--anything where parts availability will be affected. These videos are valuable. Please keep making them.
forget about another pandemic, just think about proprietary parts...
Roger that. Good point.
Keep rocking the repairs, RJ. Buying a new one is not a video. Repairing old is interesting and informative.
I live 20 miles from Manhattan. Plenty of bike stores, but I still love every single video you make. You teach and show the most important to bike enthusiast. The love to bike and most important how to fix them.
Thanks a lot! Hope to see more of your new videos!
Rebuilt my old Raleigh and refurbed everything that I could - love the vids showing how to recondition....
Bravo! The bikes of sixty years ago, still sitting in garages and sheds, are very competitive with those of today and deserve preservation. Rebuilding is a labor of love reflecting not the value of my time but the joy of the time spent restoring something that still has worth. Long after my friends' carbon frames are trashed and sent to landfill, my metal bikes will still be worth restoring Keep it up... you will have a big audience.
My LBS has a bike for sale that's 59 years old.
I actually like watching the tare down and fix it stuff. it helps me learn how the mechanic of it works.
Spot on RJ, there’s something for everyone out there but sadly many people are so caught up in their own small world they fail to realize the reality happening around them. I find your videos very informative and have referred back to a few of them when doing my own restorations, thank you 🙏🏼 👍🏼
Hope u can do a video showing the rebuild of the bottom bracket cartridge & the other parts u salvaged from the allez,i def like to rescue parts & fix them to reuse as it saves time & money plus u also get the satisfaction knowing u did it yourself 😉😉
RJ Helped me cold set my steel framed bike to accommodate a modern day 11 speed wheel. You're my go to guy for repairs.
I love this channel. Saves me all kinds of money and time. Keep it going Sir !!!
hello from now France !you are entirely right in your way of repairing for écologia , money , and manual people ! my project : repairing a french bike "France Loire" with a Vitus 181 frame and a stronglight braket ...Thank you for your work and your kindness to give us your knowleges
I love fixing old parts instead of replacing them. I ride a cheap mtb which had a lot of problems. But I fixed most of them without replacing anything. Also you get to know your bike.
I enjoyed your reply. Thanks for all you do on your channel and Happy Holidays.
You do you. Rebuilding something and giving it a second life is becoming a lost craft in this disposable society. My Dad grew up in the Depression on a farm, nothing was thrown away unless it had been rebuilt three times or re-purposed. Really enjoy your videos!
Im here to see you fix it!
I love seeing tear down videos just to see how things work 😁
There is such satisfaction in repairing, especially in these times when there is so much consumerism almost everywhere. And most of the times, the old stuff is much better than the new stuff. There used to be a time when we made things to last, not throw them away when the warranty period ended. Thank you for keeping the trade alive and showing people that thing can be repaired instead of replaced!
These videos are what got me interested in engineering about 12 years ago that's put me through college and is what I currently do for a living. Someone who has an actual interest in pulling stuff apart and putting them back together (and is willing to document the whole process) will teach you more than any college degree will.
I suggest your videos to my friends in India and Africa. You’ve been tremendously helpful to them.
Many of your videos have absolutely been for me. You've guided me through the restoration or repair of more parts than I count. You're a gift.
Your videos are absolutely for me. I’ve been using my bike to travel to work for about 4 years now. Watching your videos have saved me a fortune by not going to a bike shop but kept my bike on the road. I’ve learned a lot about maintenance and repairs watching your vids and I’m very grateful.
I have a 29er and I'm now able to remove/replace ALL the parts thanks to people like you. I'm handy but I learned a lot on youtube.
I fix my toasters, fans, furniture, etc, and invent/create parts to fix them.
I saw that comment.....and agree with you 💯!!! I've learned SO much from you! I can afford new...but love to rebuild old when needed or just want to learn how something works. Love the challenge of restoring something; If it worked once, it can work again!
i enjoy fixing my old bike and learning from videos like rj. i am trying to fix old bikes for donations. it's satisfying to resue a promising old bike and give them new life.
You and your knowledge in fixing and restoring bikes meant a lot to me back then when I knew nothing about fixing mine. I have saved a lot of money by just fixing the parts that went bad by watching your videos.
Looking forward to the tear down and refurbishment of this bottom bracket. It's not rocket science but that's why we love it. Keep up the good work. 👍👍
I can relate and I'm coming from the Austin, TX area with Google fiber internet, multiple amazon warehouses, Tesla Giga factory, etc. and I still fix everything I can so long as it makes sense and/or it keeps my creative juices flowing.
I enjoy (very much) your videos. I learn from them. And yes, I have disassembled, fixed and reassembled, thanks to a previous video of yours, a bottom bracket, despite having another valid one in a drawer.
I have a bike shop near my home, but the pleasure it gives me to fix my bikes is priceless.
Please don't stop making more videos. I'll watch them.
Keep fixing stuff. I do the same, with my bikes and my trucks/cars. And when I can’t fix the part myself, like a starter motor or alternator, I take it to a local refurb shop, usually family-owned businesses, easier to get the warranty honored and it’s not China. You rock, sir!
Making things apart and rebuild them is just my childhood obsession. Thank you RJ, we've learned lots of things from you. Take care.
Keep up your excellent work, much appreciated!
We enjoy watching you fixing stuff . Hello From VietNam . Please carry on your works.
Thanks RJ! Your tips’n’tricks have helped me several times. The enjoyment of doing it myself can’t be underrated but more importantly taking care of what we’ve got instead of buying new is so important for our survival.
I own 9 bikes (4 working, 5 on their merry sweet way...). Average age: over 40. They are a joy to ride on and i wouldn't trade them for a fortune. All thanks to your advice and that of people like you. Operating reclaimed machinery is a supreme pleasure in itself.
Heck, i would even have considered replacing that chain stay if i had the tools and know how to. Just because it can be done.
Keeping stuff out of a landfill is a great service to all. Thanks and great channel.
I really appreciate you and all the information you share. Please ignore trite comments. There is a lot of enjoyment in restoring and maintaining your bike and helping others.
Doing things for the heck of it is the only valid reason for doing things. Go ahead, I'll watch your video just for the heck of it!
I'm one of those who enjoy very much watching your videos showing how to dismantle and fix bike components, thx a lot!
This is why its a great TH-cam channel !
Love the mentality !
Hello from Jakarta, Indonesia. Love all your vids RJ. Got me out of many pickles with many bikes. Please keep them coming when possible ❤
RJ, I’m with you! I restored and upgraded a 1974 Nishiki Semi Pro with your videos as the main resource. I’ve always been a DIY’er and your videos have helped me take that spirit to the biking world. Thank you and keep them coming.
I have rebuilt some BBs and I have 2 more that I will rebuild at some point. Your videos are for me.
And this is why I watch your channel! I've been fixing bikes for almost a decade now and I learned what I know from your vids! It's crazy how out of touch a lot of people on youtube are!
As a life long gear head from the US who retired in the Philippines... Thanks! Ordering Chinese made replacement parts is cheap and easy here but getting the exact part you need is a crap shoot and the quality ranges from fair to nonexistent. Even if you get lucky it's nice to have the reconditioned original on the shelf as a spare.
I enjoy watching to understand a bit better how stuff works on a machine I use on a daily basis. Thanks RJ!
I love these videos. I like to fix my stuff too.
I look forward to seeing you repair and restore the old rusty bottom bracket!
I love watching your videos for the skill on display and like seeing how things are put together. I have both used things I've seen on this channel in my own repairs and think I'm better at maintenance because of understanding how things work and what can go wrong.
First time I watched you rebuild one I had been told they couldnt be rebuilt. Learned something new which is why I am on youtube in the first place. thanks for making those videos.
Usually by the time a cartridge bb shows wear, its thrashed, so pointless. You can still collect or buy cup and cone BBs. They are a greasy mess, but serviceable and adjustable.
Why bother is always a good question to pose, and for most of us with something like that it's just the enjoyment, fun, and good feeling of keeping something working again.
Just as you said you could get a sealed square taper bb for 10-20 usd, but this is free and you improve your skills at the same time.
Thank you, for helping us the tinkerers, frugals, the needy; you have helped much more than many LBS. And to those that say "stop wasting time/buy new/replacements are cheap", I bet they're the same in bicycle forums going "I bought a vintage bike to restore as OE, how do I make this RSX/Ultegra/Dura Ace brifters and bottom bracket work again?"... If they only have watched you!
Yes, there are people that have easy access for their parts but there are also those who don't, and those who enjoy figuring out how things work and do it their way which is satisfying.
Your videos are very helpful sir, it enables me to maintain my bicycle, and it is satisfying. Thank you for that.
Your videos have been very useful to me over the years. My local bike shop is expensive and I wouldn't be able to run my bikes unless I fixed them myself. Thank you for the helpful content you post. From the UK. 👍
There might be a bike charity or cooperative in your area. I'm in Norwich and there are at least three in the city. Good luck!
100% RJ. For me it's about taking concrete steps to dispel the notion that everything is or should be disposable. You're golden!
I enjoy your content because you repair parts when you can. Two years back, all parts were in short supply, and I was happy I could make repairs. Learning from you and other like-minded people is fun.
RJ, I'm a longtime viewer of your channel. I have always admired and respected your excellent work, but now, with this video, I admire it much more. My sincere respects!
This is the ultimate in recycling. The throw away society we live in now can't last. So power to you.
Love your videos! They helped so much. 👍
Agree with you RJ. I enjoy fixing stuff, maintaining stuff. "Just buy a new one" --> The wealthy, spoiled, 1st-world, Amazon answer to everything. I like your channel and the Nice Bike Service channel as well. Keep up the good work and I hope you're feeling well.
Your videos are what I am frequently looking for. I also like know how things work and if I can fix a particular part, that is what I will do. This is why I enjoy your channel. Thanks for what you do!
Trouble is as well, we live in a throwaway society and I'll admit to replacing rather than repairing parts like a bottom bracket, in particular when its a sealed square taper, but still find your videos interesting to see how things work, keep it up :D
So much more satisfying to fix or renovate an old part or bike than to just buy a new one in a few clicks. Regardless of the cost side, a huge benefit is that you learn something doing your own repair jobs. Thanks for all your super-useful videos RJ; like many others, this channel is my first stop when I need instruction, but I also watch for the pleasure of seeing you tackle all sorts of bike jobs that I will probably never do. More power to you!
Evaporust !
You opened up my eyes with your old videos 😊 👏
Evaporust is super pricey in the EU.
Your videos are 100% for me. Thank you for all the help you've provided over the years. I may not ride much anymore but your content has always been a useful resource.
I would love to watch you revive that old bottom bracket!
RJ, you have inspired me. Please know how much your videos help us tackle things that we wouldn't have felt comfortable doing without you breaking it down so simply. Well done, sir👍🙏👍👍
I repaired one of those types of BBs thanks to you, and I have never open the thing again, that's my bike for going to work and I have used it to run MTB trails, that's how good it ended up being
Your old videos are gem and have helped me like no yt tutorial could. Thank you
I always go to my trusty lbs for any minor repairs. But watching your videos is so satisfying! It just tickles that far corner of my brain that enjoys these kind of things.
thats true, most of us would just buy a new square taper, but you're channel is definitely more about taking stuff apart, and getting it to work again. I used you a lot, when I first started running a bike shop, for vintage stuff. You do you man!
I didn't even think of how important these videos can be for people who don't have access to repair shops or new parts as an alternative.
Maybe it's because the videos do assume you have some bike specific tools available, but your point still stands, and of course repairability is cool!
RJ, your videos have taught me almost everything I know about bicycle repair! I've been able to save so many old and obscure bicycles and parts thanks to your wealth of knowledge and attention to detail. I always recommend your channel to those looking to get into bicycle repairs. Thank you for the years of entertaining and informative videos! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I built my own bike, wheels, etc, so knowing how everything works is not only important, but it's also part of the pleasant journey!
It's a good point! I often like to do the extra work to fix things like that, but on the other hand I'm also often to lazy and will just buy the new part when I can. Anyway thanks for all the education over the years RJ. I would love to buy you a beer or coffee one day :) Happy holidays!
I totally agree with you RJ. It is very satisfying refurbishing old parts and using them again.
Your videos and information are greatly appreciated. Been watching you for years… keep up the good work RJ.
Love all your videos, Mr RJ. 😊
Right on RJ. Plus the old school components are sometimes way better quality than new, so well worth repairing. For example, a new winner suntour freewheel, or a shimano uniglide free hub on a rare high quality wheelset. Keep them alive... They are irreplaceable. Your videos are extremely valuable for that reason.