The idea is kind of goofy but the comments by Pat were extremely valuable. Listening to his thought process makes the video worth a part 2 and maybe more.
@@rileyolson1672 What if he doesn't know what bike it is - give him some full sus completely disassebled, he'll have to figure out how the linkage works, what bearings go where, perhaps some washers, … Also, but that's probably a step too far, could have to build the wheels blindfolded.
I like it when you promote the local bikeshops and the people working there! It pays for people to know what the benefit is from going there as supposed to order something online. Wouldn't mind you giving the mechanic the camera for a day, and just let him film whatever he thinks is good to show of and then let you spend double that time trying to edit it into a nice video.
"I have never swung a hammer blindfolded before" absolute gold, props to Pat, awesome! :D the first couple swings totally made me LOL! Definitely want a "next time", please :)
Back in the 50s there was a blind small engine mechanic near where I live. In the summer he liked to work on his dock on the lake shore. He never kept regular hours and would be seen out working at all hours of the night and day. Also Kudos to Pat.
Pat is one of the absolute best there is. He did quite a bit of work on my bike like year. I loved spending time at Squatch Bikes as well. Everyone is super nice and they have great beer!!
Would 100% love to see this again!!! As motorcycle mechanic this is a fun but honestly kinda an easy challenge. Once you do it for years it's second nature. This video should have more views!! Great job guys!!!
When I was on my service mission in Utah back in the late 90’s, we had a guy who was blind that would true the spokes on our wheels by sound. It was so cool
This was totally awesome. Going to have to show this to my 7 y/o who just did a full service on his new (used) hard tail. Tubeless conversion, new derailleur, new cassette, new chain, new shifter, new pedals, new bars, new grips, and hydraulic brakes (with bleed). Oh, and it’s internal cable routed.
You should have a cushcore fitting challenge where everyone who comes on the channel is timed and put on a leader board. Professional mechanics have to do it blindfolded 😆
The grips one is probably the one he doesn't do that often. People usually take their bikes to him for fork service brake bleed new chain etc.. Almost everone changes grips on their own.
That’s next level wow! Just the fact his tools are so organized. Seth you’re the man! I always look forward to your videos. Next episode I agree should be putting a entire bike together! For toppers a blind downhill run. Ha no pun intended.
hella impressive. Love the way he talks himself through the checkpoints. That's when you know you're dealing with someone who's committed to quality rather than someone who just wants to get the job done as quickly as possible (to save money and maximise profit).
To Pat. As a commercial mechanic of 16 years personally: Freaking rad effort dude, mad props. Seth, yes....more. Pretty pretty please. Ps idea: blindfolded tool sizes identification. Done this as a party trick a few times.
I have a quarter of your experience time-wise and I forgot when I started to be able to figure out my hex wrench sizes by hand, but it was at least two years ago.
@@yonglingng5640 damn, evidently you're a super talented mechanic. You dad must be so proud of you..... Fyi the suggestion was for the balance of Seth's other viewers. You know people who don't have some form of superiority complex and feel compelled to 1up anyone else. *Yawn*
Honestly once the fork is off the bike you're halfway there. It's really just a clean and reoil job after that. As long as you follow the instruction manual for torque values and oil weights you got it.
I want to see the next round but when he's all done I want to hear him talk about what was going through his mind as he's feeling around the parts to help him determine what tool he needs and how to use them blind folded.
Wow, Pat is phenomenally talented. It'd be pretty interesting to see Pat diagnose and possibly fix a clapped out older bike as a lot of diagnosis can be done by feel and ear. Would also be excellent advertising for the shop (Squatch Bikes: we can fix your bike blindfolded!)
service a pair of pedals. they have 4 different left and right threads, bearings that need to be tightened by feel, grease to be applied. pretty easy when you can see but much harder when you cant
Seeing this video after getting turned down on a bike shop application due to "Not enough experience" at least made me feel a bit better that maybe they're looking for a blindfolded mechanic (the knowledge of the fork instantly figuring out the kind of fork and knowing the weights of oil was incredible)
Hi Seth: blindfolded full bike build from the scratch including break fill from 0. as bonus round: build at least 1 wheel from 0 using straight pull spokes.
Build a bicycle wheel took me 12 hours to build one. I am blind in one eye, I fully service my bike, and have fixed bike’s for friends. I am slow at it, but this felt like a mirror. I enjoyed this one
I love how Seth got pat to put parts on his bike for free 😂
That’s what I was saying
Even IF Seth didn't compensate him, this is AMAZING advertising for Squatch and especially Pat
i was thinking the same thing maybe i should go see my mecanics and chalenge him the same way
The idea is kind of goofy but the comments by Pat were extremely valuable. Listening to his thought process makes the video worth a part 2 and maybe more.
Build a bike while being blind
Actually easier than you think
@@rileyolson1672 riding a bike trail would be hard being blind
@@rileyolson1672 What if he doesn't know what bike it is - give him some full sus completely disassebled, he'll have to figure out how the linkage works, what bearings go where, perhaps some washers, … Also, but that's probably a step too far, could have to build the wheels blindfolded.
@@johnstoddart9026 I remember that kid. One the most impressive things I've ever seen
Ride a bike while being blind
I love how Pat looks more comfortable servicing a fork than walking around his shop
That's an excellent mechanic right there!
I have a suggestion for the next go round: install cushcore and seat the tire.😁
@@Michael-fi6ve did they do it while blindfolded?
What’s their channel?
I can barely install Cushcore normally
@Berm Peak Express i failed at it and took it to a mech who cursed me until i paid and tipped him. After that we went on a ride. It was great.
Oh, ok satan
I like it when you promote the local bikeshops and the people working there! It pays for people to know what the benefit is from going there as supposed to order something online.
Wouldn't mind you giving the mechanic the camera for a day, and just let him film whatever he thinks is good to show of and then let you spend double that time trying to edit it into a nice video.
Honestly I'd happily go to this shop
That would make for a really cool video. I hope Seth gives it a shot and credits you for the concept.
"I have never swung a hammer blindfolded before" absolute gold, props to Pat, awesome! :D the first couple swings totally made me LOL! Definitely want a "next time", please :)
This was genuinely impressive! Congrats Pat!
Definitely do more. Im a young bike mechanic (13) and find it quite cool to look up at these people and there skill
Back in the 50s there was a blind small engine mechanic near where I live. In the summer he liked to work on his dock on the lake shore. He never kept regular hours and would be seen out working at all hours of the night and day. Also Kudos to Pat.
Pat is one of the absolute best there is. He did quite a bit of work on my bike like year. I loved spending time at Squatch Bikes as well. Everyone is super nice and they have great beer!!
I’m legally blind, and do most of the mechanical work for my friends and family. Skill is skill you just learn ways to adapt.
I LOVE goofy stuff like this!
MORE PLEASE 🙃
This was fun! Not sure which was more entertaining….. the tech playing “Blind man’s Bluff” or Seth channeling his inner David Attenborough😂
This was very impressive! Pat is definitely a true master of his craft! Would love to see more of his work!
That's pretty impressive. Honestly better than some shops do without blindfolds on. Well done.
And many argue on bike repair prices. A professional mechanic KNOWS what to do. As we can see, even blindfolded. Great job!
Would 100% love to see this again!!! As motorcycle mechanic this is a fun but honestly kinda an easy challenge. Once you do it for years it's second nature. This video should have more views!! Great job guys!!!
Do this again please. Love watching Pat go through the muscle memory of his job. Great video. Great job Pat.
When I was on my service mission in Utah back in the late 90’s, we had a guy who was blind that would true the spokes on our wheels by sound. It was so cool
That was way more fun then I thought it would be. Def be back for more!
man Squash bikes are real they love having fun :D alot companies could learn from this.
This was totally awesome. Going to have to show this to my 7 y/o who just did a full service on his new (used) hard tail. Tubeless conversion, new derailleur, new cassette, new chain, new shifter, new pedals, new bars, new grips, and hydraulic brakes (with bleed). Oh, and it’s internal cable routed.
You should have a cushcore fitting challenge where everyone who comes on the channel is timed and put on a leader board. Professional mechanics have to do it blindfolded 😆
really impressive stuff!! this video really shows off years of machine experience super well
The grips one is probably the one he doesn't do that often. People usually take their bikes to him for fork service brake bleed new chain etc.. Almost everone changes grips on their own.
But the grips often come off when you do other stuff like changing the handlebars, changing the brake or shift levers.
That’s next level wow! Just the fact his tools are so organized. Seth you’re the man! I always look forward to your videos.
Next episode I agree should be putting a entire bike together! For toppers a blind downhill run. Ha no pun intended.
Incredibly entertaining MTB content. Pat is the man!
There is a bike mechanic at one of the local shops here in Provo Ut that is blind. It is amazing to watch him work. The guy trues wheels by feel!!!!
Def do more Blind Mechanic stuff! PAT DID AN AMAZING JOB! 👏
He is truly a master of his work, well done
that was the most entertaining and satisfying video on MTB maintenance ive ever seen!
I definitely want to see more of this!
Pat is the guy! Fork service blindfold! Pat's got ninja skills.
hella impressive. Love the way he talks himself through the checkpoints. That's when you know you're dealing with someone who's committed to quality rather than someone who just wants to get the job done as quickly as possible (to save money and maximise profit).
Pat built my Ripmo AF a few years ago and it rides like a dream. He’s awesome!
hats off! tuned better than 9/10 department store bikes while wearing a blind fold. Ok but for reals, hats off this was awesome and Pat killed it.
Tubeless tire conversion/build. bonus points for not making a mess with sealant.
One of my favorite episodes for sure... This was so entertaining. Thank you !!
Pat is an awesome dude. Enjoyed talking with him when we visited Brevard.
this guy is good, would love to trust any mechanic like this.
An excellent entertaining way of showing repairs. Come back with more challenging stuff and perhaps a prize?
That’s so rad! He just earned some serious street cred and probably some more customers!
Awesome video, and Pat is a true professional. Thank you both.
This was a really good video, guy is def a skilled mechanic!
To Pat. As a commercial mechanic of 16 years personally: Freaking rad effort dude, mad props. Seth, yes....more. Pretty pretty please. Ps idea: blindfolded tool sizes identification. Done this as a party trick a few times.
I have a quarter of your experience time-wise and I forgot when I started to be able to figure out my hex wrench sizes by hand, but it was at least two years ago.
@@yonglingng5640 damn, evidently you're a super talented mechanic. You dad must be so proud of you.....
Fyi the suggestion was for the balance of Seth's other viewers. You know people who don't have some form of superiority complex and feel compelled to 1up anyone else. *Yawn*
I love the work you do! I got into biking because of you and have built my own trails as well! Keep up the good work!
Pat is amazing. Good job pat. Wish you lived near me. I could learn so much. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Dude that was the most impressive and funny stuff on the channel in some time, insane! More please!
More of this please Seth. That was incredible.
That was awesome. YES. Do another round of that. Very impressive Pat!
It's a crime this hasn't received more views. I would love to see more!
very impressive, now do a full bike build blindfolded! lol You can tell he knows his tools and workshop area!
I've been putting off a lower leg service for a while but this has just given me the power!! 😂
Honestly once the fork is off the bike you're halfway there. It's really just a clean and reoil job after that. As long as you follow the instruction manual for torque values and oil weights you got it.
I want to see the next round but when he's all done I want to hear him talk about what was going through his mind as he's feeling around the parts to help him determine what tool he needs and how to use them blind folded.
Right...leave him speak too... the experience will benefit many of us for sure
I think you need to show the whole entire video cause that’s impressive and a good bike mechanic.
Yes please more of this, but only if the repair guy really wants to. But it's mindblowing love it
Absolutely love this! Incredible, I would love to see him strip and re-lace a wheel.
He’s definitely a pro. Amazing work. Would love to see more. Great video
Awesome! Loved it! Would love to see a competition between two mechs with a real price on the line or even loser has to do a punishment.
That was impressive and fun to watch. I’d like to see something like this again!
brilliant idea with brilliant mechanic...!!! enjoyed it every second....👍👍
The timing is funny, I’ve been watching so many brake bleed videos
Wow, Pat is phenomenally talented.
It'd be pretty interesting to see Pat diagnose and possibly fix a clapped out older bike as a lot of diagnosis can be done by feel and ear. Would also be excellent advertising for the shop (Squatch Bikes: we can fix your bike blindfolded!)
*Funnel is hotdog in hallway*
"HE FIGURED OUT THE FUNNEL DOESN'T FIT! MY MIND IS BLOWN!"
Hell yeah we want more of these videos!!! That was amazing!!!!
This was super rad. What a great mechanic.
Hell yeah we want the next one! Also the idea of building a bike fron ground up blindfolded would be interesting, although really hard
Yes Seth I would love to see another video like this!
service a pair of pedals. they have 4 different left and right threads, bearings that need to be tightened by feel, grease to be applied. pretty easy when you can see but much harder when you cant
lmao would love to see more blindfold repairs, oh my, the hammer the forks was so funny , as i had to watch a few more times ty
For the next one install Cush core, install new fork, install dropper post... this was so much fun to watch!
Seeing this video after getting turned down on a bike shop application due to "Not enough experience" at least made me feel a bit better that maybe they're looking for a blindfolded mechanic (the knowledge of the fork instantly figuring out the kind of fork and knowing the weights of oil was incredible)
Yes Do this again. Fun to watch.
Awesome! Please do more of this!
I'm totally impressed!
Yeah absolutely ready for next time
Yes, I want to see more of these video's!
This is amazing. Do it again but it's a competition between 2 mechanics
This was awesome, probably one of my favorite videos of yours to date!
Im upset that i didnt get a notification for this video. Awesome idea and incredibly executed. Good job Seth!
What a great mechanic. Definitely do more!
Yes please more of this
Would love to see another blindfolded mechanic video!
Yes definitely wanna see more
Awesome, some of this insight into the thought process was really neat
My idea - Identify/replace bottom bracket
Hi Seth:
blindfolded full bike build from the scratch including break fill from 0. as bonus round: build at least 1 wheel from 0 using straight pull spokes.
Build a bicycle wheel took me 12 hours to build one. I am blind in one eye, I fully service my bike, and have fixed bike’s for friends. I am slow at it, but this felt like a mirror. I enjoyed this one
A mechanic I worked with could rebuilt a Reverb seatpost blindfolded. He even nailed the correct 250psi pressure.
That... is a Pro mechanic. Great job, mate!
That was crazy good! Well done Pat! 10*
Amazing Pat! I would love to this again! Great challenge.
I’m glad you brought the mechanic back
Never mind the bike.. the man knows his way around his SHOP
Dude he CRUSHED them all. Honestly the grip one was a cop out, most grips don't have a special up/down pattern lol
Loved the video! Stuff like this is always welcome
That guy was sick. would love more of him
What Par did was an impressive display of his skill set. Well done man.
That dude is an absolute beast! I’m really impressed to say the least
He is good. I'd love to see more like this.