7 Ways You're Destroying Your Mountain Bike | MTB Maintenance Tips

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  • @evhguitarstv43608
    @evhguitarstv43608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    1:50 DO NOT EVER use WD-40 as a lubricant on bearings. if you look closely hes actually using break cleaner to clean them, not standard WD 40 to lubricate them. if you make that mistake you'll ruin your bearings.

    • @schunacher
      @schunacher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      WD-40 can be used to clean bearings

    • @evhguitarstv43608
      @evhguitarstv43608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@schunacher you can CLEAN ur bearings with it, although there's probably a million different solvents better than wd40 for cleaning. problem is you have to re grease/ re lube the bearings after using it, which is often overlooked. cuz wd40 is not a lubricant.

    • @elcidbob
      @elcidbob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kieranslawson6516...lol, no it's not

    • @Zeoanchropolis
      @Zeoanchropolis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@kieranslawson6516 LOL wtf, WD literally stands for "water displacement"

    • @hydorah
      @hydorah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@kieranslawson6516 Haha! It's mainly naptha with a little light oil. It's great for cleaning and unsticking things but only is a very light lubricant so can't handle loads and is gone almost instantly. It contains NO WATER. and Zeoanchropolis
      is correct on the origins of its name

  • @993mike
    @993mike 5 ปีที่แล้ว +934

    I’ll have to show this to my wife that purchasing my second mountain bike was so I don’t “overuse” my main bike!

    • @ryandunbar1314
      @ryandunbar1314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      993mike yeah my old lady flipped when I picked up my Scott Big Jon last weekend. I’m not going to put my Trek Full Stache on the back of my Jeep to ruin all my pivot points with the salt and shit they put on New England roads. I think I was justified 😝

    • @Good1vibes
      @Good1vibes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I told my wife. You’re a lucky woman because I’m not an alcoholic or a drug user and I don’t have a side chick. All I heard was crickets inside my garage when I said that but she loves and adores me😂

    • @garethmackay3688
      @garethmackay3688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuck if I said that to mine she'd shoot me with her 20 gauge!,but i need a Titanium hardtail babe!haha makes me jump 80ft of a 2ft kicker to!better rider with an expensive bike-course it does.......so she thinks! Stay safe guys and girls,covid is real just as wd40 sticks to brake discs!

    • @StephenMoore777
      @StephenMoore777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, American women sound like fun 😳

    • @SH19922x
      @SH19922x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mtb riders are clowns

  • @michaelm1481
    @michaelm1481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2674

    I now have severe anxiety about my bike.

    • @superymariowest2403
      @superymariowest2403 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      Blake and Neil make jokes that Doddy (this presenter) is all about tech, not about the rides. He was a wild rider back in the days of low quality parts and got road rash on his face because of not maintaining the bikes, that's why he made 4 jokes about "using your face as a break"... He just went from one extreme to the other.
      Go ahead and continue riding your bike like usual, just take it to get serviced at your next opportunity if you're still scared.

    • @wuzen-felex
      @wuzen-felex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same.

    • @SH-ry2xi
      @SH-ry2xi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Just don't ride it. Problem solved!

    • @diji5071
      @diji5071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Severe? You won't last a sec with that attitude!

    • @itsajoke631
      @itsajoke631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Alright I’m going to stop the video before I continue cause I have cheap ass mountain bike.

  • @robertthenobert564
    @robertthenobert564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +986

    I always brake with my face. Never have to replace my brake pads:)

    • @americantrailrider7031
      @americantrailrider7031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      When he said that I lol'd for real. Hahaha

    • @theonlyalan731
      @theonlyalan731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Brakes are for fakes. Brakes are death. Ride brakeless fixed!

    • @robertheger9048
      @robertheger9048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Anoniem Not at all. Matter of fact I also safe on shaving cream and razor blades. And everybody knows that chicks dig scars!

    • @diegoibanez8318
      @diegoibanez8318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      robertthenobert how does the ground taste

    • @bittasweetsymphony726
      @bittasweetsymphony726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I brake using my mates face, saves replacing my face.

  • @jabehauber
    @jabehauber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +635

    I dunno about frame 'protection'. I ride the shit out of my bikes, and they get beat up. No amount of tape or rubber is going to help (having tried that). I just accept that my bike is going to get dings and scratches and worn. Those are character marks, in my book.

    • @mrpants6337
      @mrpants6337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Just buy a car paint touch up pen for paint chips. I am going to be even more anal and buy a model airbrush kit to get a professional finish.
      Not even that expensive and can be used for many other things that need painting touch ups.
      I have 2018 Kona Honzo and the bronze paint is beautiful but chips so god damn easily. Cable rub on front headstock is where a sticker is definitely needed.
      I dont really want to cover my bike in these patches to be honest, I think learning to repair the paint to an acceptable standard yourself is the way to go. Its gonna get scratched and chipped.
      That way instead of having a big cry like a did when I dropped my new bike on day one is no longer such a drama!

    • @kuruvillamani4204
      @kuruvillamani4204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Battle scars as I like to call them.

    • @DFX2KX
      @DFX2KX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      some frame protection isn't too bad. You'll still get scratches (and if your bike is aluminum, then it's naturally corrosion resistant too. But I'd rather keep my paint looking nice for as long as possible before I have to break out the touch up pen, so my AL comp is getting some covering on the more common wear areas at least.

    • @NicolaiSyvertsen
      @NicolaiSyvertsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It is the sad part of a beautiful paint job. It doesn't last forever. You see it on cars too where many now vinyl wrap theirs to protect the paint a bit longer for possible better resale value. So you buy an expensive car but never get to look at it in all its glory due to the wrapping.

    • @travisburton2948
      @travisburton2948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      First thing I do with a new bike or helmet, is drop it. Kills the anxiety right there

  • @snauspockets9924
    @snauspockets9924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    "You could be wearing out your bike prematurely by riding it all the time."
    Dude...

    • @jevieyt
      @jevieyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      No bike = no maintenance = no cost 😅

    • @AlexMint
      @AlexMint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@jevieyt true but you need to replace your running shoes somewhere from every 500-1000 miles and your hips every 10k miles.

    • @MisuracaAntonio
      @MisuracaAntonio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Spend 5k on your mtb and then drive a piece of junk to work. Sure thing.

    • @AlexMint
      @AlexMint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MisuracaAntonio I like to cycle something that looks kinda junky but is functional despite being simple.

    • @chupetaparamahboy
      @chupetaparamahboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes, the point is not to waste the lifespan of your overpriced performance components commuting to work because, it's totally unnecessary and wasteful.
      use your expensive sport bike for sport and your cheap commuting bike for commuting, ain't that complicated fam

  • @camperhonsa8633
    @camperhonsa8633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +638

    10:28 “Some people are more precious abou this than others” proceeds to show Sam Pilgrim washing his eeb(e-bike) with a monny(monster energy drink) and a frickin broom.

    • @Pienimusta
      @Pienimusta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Nice Pilgrim-English-Pilgrim translations ;D

    • @The_Dude_420
      @The_Dude_420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I wanted to comment exactly the same, way too funny 😂😂😂😂

    • @th_js
      @th_js 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was about to comment this haha

    • @ayanamir3413
      @ayanamir3413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      “sand it on the curb” and “wack it with a brick”

    • @BassSwirls
      @BassSwirls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That Pilgrim chappy is just an animal ... end of. ....but I wish I could send it like him.

  • @michaelstewart9308
    @michaelstewart9308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Checking spoke tension is always a good thing to do regularly

    • @Asthbendriel
      @Asthbendriel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      This and bearings are two things I constantly forget about until I see a reminder on the internet and proceed to freak out and check them out, thanks

    • @slippy9916
      @slippy9916 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ Michael Stewart
      I needs to learn that ☝

    • @josesbox9555
      @josesbox9555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rode around with a loose one for months before I found it.

    • @sethmeistergee
      @sethmeistergee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Stewart how?????

    • @slippy9916
      @slippy9916 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sethmeistergee
      I want to learn that skill, too. 😵 cornfusing

  • @alexguiver815
    @alexguiver815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thanks for an excellent vid but I'd like to add something about looking after suspension forks. I used to have a set of those Fox TALAS forks and the owner's manual stated that the foam rings under the seals are there to ensure the small amount of lubricating oil (usually around 10ml per leg as you said) is between the seals and bushings when you ride (you soak them in oil when servicing the fork). To this end they recommend storing your bike upside down when not in use which I always did religiously as well as wiping the stanchions and seals with GT85 on a rag after every ride. When the time came to get my TALAS fork serviced for the 2nd time after 2 years' use, the shop I sent them to (TF Tuned in Westbury) commented most of the TALAS forks they see that age are worn out like the ones in this video; however, later that day they called me to say my stanchions had NO visible wear AT ALL and all they needed was a full service. A lot of modern MTB forks like Rock Shox etc have these foam rings impregnated with lubricating oil because the damper unit is a sealed cartridge; if they use this system, store your bike upside down and the fork will last a lot longer. Also getting a chain cleaner for £5 from LIDL massively increases your drivetrain life and is every bit as good as the £££ "brand name" alternatives

  • @stephenlord599
    @stephenlord599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Many a headset or BB will be wrecked by over tension of bearings and misuse of preload. You can also debate the value of pulling blind bearings to clean and repack. Very hard to do without damaging the bearings.

  • @chimtv7118
    @chimtv7118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Wow, jackfrags is a man of many trades I see

    • @thomast.5073
      @thomast.5073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Didn’t even think about it until you pointed it out!

  • @beingoutsideisbetter3204
    @beingoutsideisbetter3204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    10:05 That's measuring the thickness of the rotor arms. Pretty sure they'd don't wear. Just measure the braking surface.

    • @SnootchieBootchies27
      @SnootchieBootchies27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ride enough and the rotor will wear. Definitely worth swapping out before it gets too thin. Usually youve changed your brake pads more than 6 times before you start to worry about this.

    • @rupedog
      @rupedog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Clearly measuring the braking surface...correctly (where possible) using the main mid part of the caliper jaw, not the tip

    • @beingoutsideisbetter3204
      @beingoutsideisbetter3204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@rupedog The calliper's just going to measure the thickest thing it's placed around, regardless of which part of the jaw happens to be there. As shown, that will be the never-wearing rotor arm. Better to point the calliper more in the direction of rotation, rather than towards the hub centre and ensure it only contacts the wearing surface.

    • @RemedyTalon
      @RemedyTalon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      perhaps he's measuring the arm to get a baseline of how much wear is on the brake surface.

    • @foryouandyourwaifu2508
      @foryouandyourwaifu2508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes thats right, you need to be carefull not to measur the ticknes of the rotor on places where there have been no wearingout. that are the rotorarms and in some cases there is a smal grade right on the edge of the rotor.

  • @joshjenner1
    @joshjenner1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Anyone else remember when you bought a bike, rode it all day everyday, once in a blue moon cleaned it and sprayed the chain with WD-40 and it run sweet as a nut ? Now you need to stripe everything and rebuild your forks every 40 miles 😂

    • @leonardomuniz1281
      @leonardomuniz1281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember using WD and having my chain rust 😭😭 .

    • @Spacefish007
      @Spacefish007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I still do that, works perfectly fine. Chain needs to snap or frame need to break before i start to do something probably.. If the chain starts to slip due to worn out teeth, just use another gear :D

  • @wammo12345
    @wammo12345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Totally agree about having a dunger bike for running around on. It's a great way to use the partly warn or not so cool parts off your main bike and get more use out of them, and then buy new bits (guilt free) for your main bike.

  • @pympin87
    @pympin87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    alot of times i'll clean the stanchions and seals off ... put a drop of two of oil on my fork seals ... cycle it a few times ... then wipe away any dirt it's pulled up from the seals

  • @eric45
    @eric45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ive learned so much from ur vids just getting back into biking and finding out fast how expensive a hobby it is ...

  • @JustAGlitchFL
    @JustAGlitchFL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    "This is an old one, for demonstration." *Proceeds to show a fork from the same year as mine*

    • @sloblock1972
      @sloblock1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was going to write the same comment :D Mine might even be older - 2008 Talas, still going strong.

    • @oanatudor1339
      @oanatudor1339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah i have one from 1800

    • @666psicko
      @666psicko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mines from last century...

    • @ShifTactical
      @ShifTactical 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have the very same model and color. Fox Talas 32 RLC from way back 2009. Still kickin to this day! I use it on my trail videos.

    • @Spacefish007
      @Spacefish007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mine has ISO mount still.

  • @chrishenning8829
    @chrishenning8829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im always tinkering with my bike in the garage. Riding constantly, and checking the things you mentioned. It becomes like a hobby and you learn a lot.
    I feel like people who don't do this, or dont like to need this video. 🤘

  • @CIHughes
    @CIHughes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the full name of the scrap parts box in the background (before it was masked out & then opened)!

  • @svtcobra666
    @svtcobra666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is an excellent channel, especially for a noob rider like me! Thank you for the wealth of information!! Cheers from the US!

  • @stillsurfin101
    @stillsurfin101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I needed a good source for learning self-repair and maintenance, and you are it. Many thanks. I am now subscribed.

  • @jondonnelly3
    @jondonnelly3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    just ride your bike, the one you love and when shit wears out excuse for upgrade, don't let this dude get you down.

    • @leonardomuniz1281
      @leonardomuniz1281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mines 2g 🤣🤣 I’m not upgrading anytime soon. I am buying a single speed for exactly that. To maintain longevity of my main bike

    • @drnapalm7605
      @drnapalm7605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ride it and take care of your stuff

    • @leonardomuniz1281
      @leonardomuniz1281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drnapalm7605 of course. My point still stands, I will use two bikes. Lol

    • @alkaholic4848
      @alkaholic4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Time is money. You can spend hours every week meticulously cleaning and checking every bolt with an allen key, etc; in the hope that it lasts for 6 years rather than 5. Then it gets nicked, or you have a crash, or the technology is outdated and you can't get the parts for it anyway. Or you can just wait till stuff breaks and replace it.

    • @AlexMint
      @AlexMint 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alkaholic4848 seriously replacing parts over time isn't super expensive if you're not using super high-end stuff. My last two bikes got stolen, but my current bike, I intend to make into Theseus' bike.

  • @MTBMcPhee
    @MTBMcPhee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice video, thanks. One thing I would add is that an analog vernier is just as good as a digital one. Digital callipers batteries eventually run out, but the analog ones still measure to 0.1mm and will be ready to go whenever you need them.

    • @niclaskarlin
      @niclaskarlin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also, I think it's difficult to measure rotors like that, there can be a flange on the edge causing the reading to be very wrong.

  • @chrisplatten2293
    @chrisplatten2293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A timely video. This morning's pre-work ride was the first really muddy one since spring. It might be time to switch back to my cheap hardtail and save the full suss bike for special events until conditions improve next year.
    Brake pad wear is a funny thing. One really crappy wet winter I got through three sets. Most winters I just need to replace the pads once. Every ride involved at least one stop to clean off mud with a stick just so I could keep the wheels turning. When you have heavy clay based soils and then tracks that have been surfaced with sand and fine gravel, you have the perfect recipe for worn out bike parts.

  • @tobyehillier
    @tobyehillier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I always buy the Lads in my local bike shop a coffee when I go in and they're always happy to give things a tweak for me. Plus, I've been riding bikes as long as Jonesy ( I'm 48 and could ride before I could walk ) and I'm only really learning how to properly maintain my bikes now ( Although borrowing money from the bank will always make ya look after your stuff! )
    Loose headsets have always been my thing and I've always a 6mm Allen key on me. Definitely, keeping the drive chain sparkling on my Fathom e3 makes a big difference to it's performance.... Gone are the days of just keeping the oil topped up in the sturmey archer hub on me Raliegh Commando!

  • @Good1vibes
    @Good1vibes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    My Yeti bike gets more love than my 2010 Honda Civic🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @buckroger6456
      @buckroger6456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That's how it should be.

    • @Habaneroranger
      @Habaneroranger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      And they cost about the same

  • @johncole3010
    @johncole3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I discovered that a safety pin can be used to remove the seal on a bearing allowing you to clean it using solvent and air and then repack it. I also keep silicone spray handy to help repel dirt on the shock surfaces

  • @setayeshbe
    @setayeshbe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesterday I fixed gear derailleur and made my bike like the first day and now learning more for caring of bearings

  • @jacobbrozenick8366
    @jacobbrozenick8366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    overusing bike!? not mad at all, you have just justified me buying a new whip! This was just the push I needed, Thanks!

  • @PuresG1ft
    @PuresG1ft 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah... I used a 500 euro cube for everything and then had a year with a lot of problems getting to work.
    finally got a scout for the trails, an trek xcaliber for commuting and some old bike just for doing stuff in town. It´s amazing.

  • @vekebg
    @vekebg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    3:25 Does the blurred writing say "worn out shit" or something else :D

    • @senancotter3128
      @senancotter3128 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look at the box at the start of the video and it says worn out shit

  • @a.wolfgang6423
    @a.wolfgang6423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My bb fell apart yesterday and my rear wheel has 1cm side to side play. All other bearings are fine. My chainring looks like a saw blade even though I change my chain every 2-3 months and clean my chain as often as possible.

  • @geraldmaybebaby1585
    @geraldmaybebaby1585 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Correx sheets make excellent frame protection. It's a corrugated plastic sheet, similar in structure to cardboard box. Two surfaces and tubular internal structure. lightweight, cut with scissors, and is great for underside of downtube and chainstays. Fasten with tiewraps.
    Been using it as a chain slap guard for chainstays and bottom bracket "jacket" for years.

  • @russgarth782
    @russgarth782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Well my 2012 is still going strong so I must be doing something right 🤟

  • @Ben-hb4my
    @Ben-hb4my 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Due to work i do,nt get to ride my bike as often as id like, this makes me feel a bit better.

  • @naverilllang
    @naverilllang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This summer has been awful to my bike. Pretty much everything all decided to start failing at once. Shifter: Broken. Rear wheel: hopelessly deformed. Headlamp: stolen. Front tire: nail through it.
    All separate incidents occuring within a 2 week span.

  • @nigeljohnson8022
    @nigeljohnson8022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those knackered bearings and grindy forks sound like me in the mornings. Sound advice. Best tool I ever bought was a chain checker, saved me hundreds of pounds replacing expensive cassettes and chain rings. Cheers Daddy.

    • @mrfrogg46able
      @mrfrogg46able 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      doddy

    • @nigeljohnson8022
      @nigeljohnson8022 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrfrogg46able Cheers, a classic case of predictive text I do believe.

  • @garybrown9719
    @garybrown9719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Ellsworth bearings locked up and broke my rear triangle
    I live in eastern Oregon very sandy my forks are toast
    I change my chain before it wears out no more broken chain
    I have a comuter bike

  • @LORDRA1DEN
    @LORDRA1DEN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the ship's sailed for me on my current bike since it only cost me $125 at Walmart years ago. It was a pos then and it's had issues along the way, but it can take a beating. I still use it. Roadmaster MTB. I'm planning to get a GT Aggressor Pro, so I'll definitely start paying more attention to all of this stuff.

  • @hermanmunster3358
    @hermanmunster3358 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Doddy. I have a pair of Rock Shox Reba, 32mm dual air forks, which are about 10 years old. On the outside, they look mint. But I pumped them up to 110psi a couple of weeks ago, and they lost 40psi overnight, without any load on them. So I pumped them up again, and the same thing happened.
    They came on a bike that I bought 2nd hand, so not sure when, or if the forks had ever been serviced.
    I tried a little bit of water on the upper and lower valves, but could not see any bubbles.
    I then dismantled them, and submerged the upper leg air chamber in water, to just above the crimp, but no bubbles. So I removed the air chamber from the upper leg to inspect the inside of the stanchions, and found that there was slight wear on the inside, some very slight circular scoring, and some of the kashima coating having been worn away. The rest of the fork components, including all the O rings, look fine. And there is no wear on the outside of the stanchions that I can see.
    Being that it is the lower leg that is losing pressure, could this be the wiper and seals on the top of the lower legs that need replacing? And should I be worried about the coating being worn on the inside of the stanchions, or can they ve re coated?
    I could probably service them myself, if it is worth doing, but don't want to shell out almost £100 for a service kit if they are beyond repair.
    Thanks.

  • @samw.9051
    @samw.9051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks just got a 2021 fox factory fork 32 this really helps 👍👍

  • @bigchris80
    @bigchris80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    yup, I literally froze a mavic cross ride rear hub in Wales, had to fork out for a new one for 50 quid so I'll check it tomorrow as I've had it in a year now

  • @JZ-xu3vg
    @JZ-xu3vg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took aa bearing off my bike once... shortly later it exploded. You're educating on some precarious advanced potential detrimental things.... like you mess up the bike worse than could be by taking apart these components... for instance brake pads.... super hard to get just right after taking out.

  • @NomadUnbroken
    @NomadUnbroken 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah I've run a tube wrap on my Chain Stays. When you see the beating that takes you're thankful you did, lol. And overuse is a good thing

  • @michaeln6
    @michaeln6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips.
    Only doubt I have is about cleaning the bike. I have cleaned my bike several times but before every next ride, when I come to lube the chain I find rust starting to build on it and also on the rear drive set . Now I am talking about my brand new bike Giant Trance Advanced 2, although isn't among the very expensive ones out there, still isn't made of poor quality parts.
    Just to note that I also give the bike a fair towel wipe to dry as much as possible.

    • @basicuser54
      @basicuser54 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably obvious but the mistake here is failing to lube immediately after cleaning and drying. Don’t wait till before the ride, if you lube after cleaning you also don’t need to worry about it while you’re getting ready to go.

  • @FlyingFun.
    @FlyingFun. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good tips thanks, I'm guilty of everything lol, I only really ever do the real basics like cleaning the bike and checking for anything loose,
    But I don't have expensive bikes because they just get stolen .....
    I'm wanting an e mountain bike soon though so need to learn to look after stuff better.

  • @CreatureSkateboardC2
    @CreatureSkateboardC2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so grateful for this information, however i don’t know how “screw up’able” is the bearing maintainance and the lower leg maintainance if you do it by yourself

  • @comewarpeacecraft7927
    @comewarpeacecraft7927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    How not to destroy your bike?
    Dont use them. Just display 😅

    • @cypriano8763
      @cypriano8763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      once a week group ride with the cleanest blingest bike money can buy. thats cool

    • @stopglobalswarming
      @stopglobalswarming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Rubber rots. Metal corrodes. Paint fades. Better to wear it out

    • @cypriano8763
      @cypriano8763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stopglobalswarming just kidding but having a bike not about it looking good hanging up in the living room

    • @mamiltonhorris4476
      @mamiltonhorris4476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Damn wannabes. $8000 mtb, a grand in cloths shoes and helmet. Walking the bike down the street so I don't get dirty

    • @TheDustyShredder
      @TheDustyShredder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mamiltonhorris4476 i've got a $2k mtb, regular street clothes (denim jeans and short sleeved shirt), tennis shoes, and a cheap red helmet and cheap mtb gloves. I built the bike myself too.

  • @riggidybang
    @riggidybang 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information, although Ignorance = Bliss technique lets you get those new components that much sooner! I think danger of touching rotors/pads just with your bare hands is overstated - I've never had issues there, unless those hands are soaked in fork oil... Would be curious on opinion regarding the brake fluid changes though

  • @MattBargain
    @MattBargain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I would argue most bikes don't get enough use. I've never heard of anyone overusing their bike...

    • @tomporter7185
      @tomporter7185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You obviously need to ride more.... lol

    • @thecrazyracoon
      @thecrazyracoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      not true I've cracked a frame before

    • @cirvis240
      @cirvis240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think the advice was not to ride your expensive bike every day through dirt and salt, but insead get a cheap beater for commuting.

    • @MattBargain
      @MattBargain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thecrazyracoon But you are the crazy raccoon man! 😅

    • @jeff0097
      @jeff0097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      im still using my old chopper, 35 years

  • @ZimmMr
    @ZimmMr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be nice if you'd add links to your other videos (maintenance videos that are mentioned)

  • @andrewince8824
    @andrewince8824 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found riding in the summer on my old 160mm discs destroyed pads. If you can fit 205mm rotors then do it. Heat kills pads and one sure fire way to heat up pads is to use a lot of braking on small rotors on a hot day. Every factor there goes against good heat dissipation.

  • @DaeganJones
    @DaeganJones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just did a wiper and seal service on a badly neglected pair of 2009 production 2010 F29 Fit RLs. The legs look pretty bad in a couple spots and the bushings are worn but with new FOX green(Not easy to get in US haha) A hone on the damaged bits of the stanchion and the seal/wiper they still feel good and are not leaking. There is a bit of play I hope replacing the bushings will help and when I do that I can service the air spring and damper which still thankfully work wonderfully. Not sure about those particular forks but I would not totally write off a pair of forks with a bit of stanchion wear especially with how much a new set could cost. Thanks for all the great tips I enjoyed the video.

  • @a.wolfgang6423
    @a.wolfgang6423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    13:49 yuuupp that's me. 8000km per year rain or shine in Finland

  • @jackwoodhouse2321
    @jackwoodhouse2321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ik im a bit late but if u want heavy duty frame protection try gnartech they make feame and fork protectors

  • @HKHasty
    @HKHasty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ❤️ TH-cam because I can always find incredible content for just about anything!!!

  • @dh_silas
    @dh_silas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I personally think that its also important to not clean your bike after every ride. A little bit of dust or some water drops won‘t be a problem to your bike. Its more demaging the bike if you always wash it because of all the bearings!

  • @Altema22
    @Altema22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The crank bearings grinding like they have sand in them was a common sound on my friend's bike when I was a kid. They couldn't understand why I would go through the trouble of disassembling the crank to clean, lube, and adjust the bearings, but they couldn't keep up with me in races either!
    I wipe my fork down after most dirty rides, but will need to get some fork oil since this is my first suspension fork.
    For checking brake rotor thickness, measure just the rotor that contacts the brake bad. Having the caliper on the rotor support will be inaccurate.
    I always seem to get mud on my e-bike controller even when it's dry out! I'm thinking of making a splash shield, or a mud flap for the fender. If I'm done riding for the day, I'll get a damp cloth and wipe down everywhere I can reach, being careful to turn and wash the cloth frequently so I'm not rubbing grit into the paint. Fortunately, my bike came with a fabric and foam cover to guard against chain slap. I cringed at using Coke or whatever that was to douse that mid drive!
    Not sure if I'm riding my bike too much. Only had it for two weeks and have 263 miles on it...
    Thanks for the video! I learned.

  • @LouisWinthorpe622
    @LouisWinthorpe622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you change your chain you can fit little colour coordinated alloy jockey wheels to your derailleur, like I did, as well. They come in a lot of different colours on eBay with bearings included. It's a little bit poncey but I think it's nice.

  • @Ricochetmex
    @Ricochetmex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That last point scared me, I try to ride my bike daily... I should also tru to be on point with maintenance.

    • @seanjohnson1845
      @seanjohnson1845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also try and ride a bit each day. Don't let it scare you, just know with use, you will up your maintenance a bit. His point is riding a 5k rig everyday to the market and such.

  • @tevinabeysekera6038
    @tevinabeysekera6038 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just put plastic wrap on my frame when going to whistler because it's cheaper than tape and you don't have to wear out the paint. Its especially useful on the frame near the chain. So you don't need degreaser for the black stuff.

  • @holzwurm_hd7029
    @holzwurm_hd7029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I managed to rip out one of my rear sprockets and now im missing a gear. About to replace the whole tire cause its cheaper (everything is bent cause of some idiot kicking my bike) and one spoke also broke.

  • @basicweeb4272
    @basicweeb4272 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you can make custom kydex frame protectors if you want some more heavy duty protection that still looks nice. it molds easily with heat and its not horribly expensive either

  • @FerralVideo
    @FerralVideo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm guilty of all of these except the bearings with my poor ol' Motobecane....
    Missing paint splotches, visible brake rotor scoring, I finally gave the drive train a cleanout in preparation for replacing the cassette, chain (yep, that thing was boned), and derailleur sprockets (I already replaced the chainring), the front fork is knackered and makes frightening noises, and the bike served as my commuter and "everything" bike for a few years before it got sent to the garage because I didn't yet have the skillz to repair it.

  • @marcelomx9351
    @marcelomx9351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, very good tips! Thank you and cheers from Brazil!

  • @vanillashake7426
    @vanillashake7426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was very informative, useful and easy to understand. Im now all the more wiser. Kudos to GMBN!

  • @M3PH11
    @M3PH11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    11:33 My bike one is rubbing the paint off the cranks when i',m riding around town in my jeans. If anyone knows where pick up some OEM shimano deore decals let me know

    • @scottiwanciw5143
      @scottiwanciw5143 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you tried slick graphics they had some xt ones for mine with same issue

  • @RemedyTalon
    @RemedyTalon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First trip to a California bike park on my new bike left my downtube with numerous small nicks in the paint. I wish I would have used helitape before my first ride.

    • @vomErsten
      @vomErsten 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just gave my new bike its first washing and noticed all the scratches across the downtube where it was rubbing against the bike carrier on the truck. Oof! Need to apply some 3M to that, stat!

  • @Luka-cu8ep
    @Luka-cu8ep 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t properly screw my front wheel so I was racing on a flat road with my friend and my wheel just started wobbling.. not a nice feeling. Remember to screw things properly!

  • @scottt1412
    @scottt1412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On the chain stretching, why not just have two extra chains (3 total) and swap them every month so all three wear in unison with the drivetrain (so no under power skips). When the three chains are worn out so will be your cassette and chainring.

  • @paddy1991
    @paddy1991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    #askgmbntech Good tip with frame protection. Use a hair dryer or heat gun to make the frame protection more pliable and less likely to tear when applying. Also if you do it wrong it easier to remove and start over and easier to push out air bubbles.

    • @ameurstihn6610
      @ameurstihn6610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      askgmbntech is for asking something not for giving them advice.

  • @deltacx1059
    @deltacx1059 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also oil from your hands won't hurt your brakes. If your worried just use brake cleaner and sometimes depending on how hard you brake, the oils can just burn off

  • @OKFrax-ys2op
    @OKFrax-ys2op 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the dust covers for the front Suspension forks like the guys riding off-road motocross and ATVs do it will really help keep the dirt off and extend the life before service since required.

    • @johndef5075
      @johndef5075 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Older forks used to have them. They fell out of favor for some reason....

  • @timhaugen6410
    @timhaugen6410 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm mechanically inclined enough to adjust and dial in anything on my new bike(with a little help from all you nice TH-camrs). My real concern is not ****ing it up. These are the most important videos, to me.

  • @GlennFrost321
    @GlennFrost321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Don't drag the mud off the frame with your hands . . great way to scratch the paint!

  • @leonidjhonecuacion2312
    @leonidjhonecuacion2312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello sir. Good day to you. Thanks for sharing us your knowledge. You people are great. I have a question is it ok to spray WD 40 to my stanchion? Thanks

  • @kasperfriis462
    @kasperfriis462 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    well, good point on the last thing with bike overuse, another good reason to have a cheaper extra bike if youve got an expensive bike - some people steal bikes, and if your bike is stolen well it ain't running well for you either. I personally use my old half-dead hardtail for commute and such whilst I ride my fully for the funsies on trails and such

  • @johnwyatt7994
    @johnwyatt7994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video. Keep up the great work.

  • @michaelnedsmar9106
    @michaelnedsmar9106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im 55 i no longer do jumps or wheelies just the odd Dirt Track and mainly roads so i hope my Full susser EMTB will last a bit longer then yours !

  • @MiLo-li5lx
    @MiLo-li5lx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am definitely overusing my e-bike. I ride it everywhere.. At 1100kms I had to change the cassette and chain, that was 10 days ago... I rode about 400kms since, guess I need to order the next set soon.

  • @carlbrowitt6221
    @carlbrowitt6221 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a kona process 153 with that I bought a fresh set of bearings to fit said bike

  • @joshuasheppard6931
    @joshuasheppard6931 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever since my dad bought his first mtb which was a 2004 specialized rockhopper which I am riding since my last bike was stolen and the bottom bracket has never had to be replaced

  • @Ghostina1
    @Ghostina1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it bad when breakpads have a little corrosion on the backplate?

    • @vtecmossy
      @vtecmossy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah the corrosion can lead to the glue holding the braking surface of the pad coming off the steel backing plate under heavy braking , I would replace them

    • @th_js
      @th_js 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vtecmossy Not if its just surface rust.

    • @vtecmossy
      @vtecmossy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@th_js yeah but surface rust becomes rust so it ain't gonna fix its self best to replace if its around the the pad side esp, backing side not so much but still ain't good for caliper in long haul

    • @bobbyhempel1513
      @bobbyhempel1513 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vtecmossy if that were the case I'd have to change my pads after every other ride.

    • @Ghostina1
      @Ghostina1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbyhempel1513 me to. so whats is the shizzle here @GBNNTECH ??? - i have surface rust after washing my bike on my backplates of my braking pads.

  • @richardjones2811
    @richardjones2811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top tip, after cleaning the fork stanchions wipe some fork oil (same weight as what you use in the lowers) on them and work it into the wiper seals.

  • @richardvanmeter1613
    @richardvanmeter1613 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    About the hello, I just made what about cleaning the stanchions with brake cleaner as well then lubing up with WD-40 or similar product

  • @sapinva
    @sapinva 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:30 - Lol! Ok so don't wash your bike with a monny and a broom. But is it ok to smooth the end of the fork tube with the sidewalk, exceed the manufacturer's max air pressure on tires and shocks sometimes by a hundred pounds, ride on wheels with no tires, true your wheels with a rock, and basically overuse your bike every time you touch it? There is so much not covered here, I'm confused.

  • @yannyburger
    @yannyburger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The front forks on my Specialized Expedition circa 2005 roughly are seized. Like they may as well be rigid forks at this point. I am not sure I want to tear them apart. Is there an oil I can use to lubicrcate the seals a bit and maybe unseize them? WD40 I think would deteriorate the rubber seals. As long as they have a bit of give I am good with them them as I do put a lot of miles on my bikes but not a lot of trail riding. Mostly I like them for smoothing out the moon craters on the streets where I live. Or do I need to do a complete tear down and rebuild?

  • @NonLegitNation2
    @NonLegitNation2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    when I bought my current bike 2 yrs ago I considered keeping my old bike which was a very cheap Walmart dual sus Mongoose that I purchased in 2013 for around $150. My current bike is a 27.5 with an XL frame, by old bike was a 26 inch. I considered keeping my old bike for use in the winter but tbh I didn't enjoy riding that bike. I never looked forward to going out on it so I gave it to a thrift store to sell, I think someone was probably very happy with it considering I did put about $300 worth of upgrades into it. I actually look forward to riding my current bike (Upgraded GT Aggressor Pro). I ride it year round and it's been solid so far with just very minimal maintenance and cleaning (a wipe down every now and then with a soapy rag).

  • @daibennett9224
    @daibennett9224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a problem with my guide r break leavers sticking on in the hot weather,changed the plunger for aluminium ones,now one of my break leavers are rattling,it never rain’s it just buckets down

    • @huntstyle
      @huntstyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a common issue and recall. You could've gotten the replacement parts for free from SRAM! I had the same problem with mine.

    • @rupedog
      @rupedog 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did the orig ones stick cos u didnt use only DOT brake fluid? Mineral oils and other fluid will cause seals to swell. Or u didnt hear about the warranty replacement for this issue? Too late now u took them apart.
      Replacing brake internal parts with non oem parts is an obvious no no...u have created ur own issues here. Dot flush and replace all seals.

  • @MattExzy
    @MattExzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why I started out with a cheap big box bike. It taught me everything maintenance wise.. truing the wheels, bottom bracket and wheel bearings, chain replacement, everything. Obviously the parts will be different on better bikes, but it was a worthy baptism of fire.

  • @seitenryu6844
    @seitenryu6844 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a decent watch and plenty straightforward. Didn't get too technical, so anyone can watch out for these things.

  • @goneflying140
    @goneflying140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you feel about pressure washing your bike after a really dirty ride. I use lower pressure around the cassette, BB, and hubs...

  • @trevorkornish4034
    @trevorkornish4034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well I race bmx. I have profile elite hubs and my rear hub bearings are bad. I can’t afford new bearings and driver so what should I do?

  • @BrotherdMike
    @BrotherdMike 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    New Zealand gets a mention, that's a thumbs up from me!

    • @morris2450
      @morris2450 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah....places like Queenstown have some great rides.

  • @nickpye393
    @nickpye393 ปีที่แล้ว

    I keep a soft bristled paint brush that only gets used, once the bike is dry, to brush of the dried mud, dust and grit from the moving parts.

  • @davidsuzukiispolpot
    @davidsuzukiispolpot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    instead of clear plastic to protect my frame paint job, how about clear decals or plastic with markings to look like a severely damaged, cracked, or abused bike so that no-one will want to steal it? The decals should be easily removable for selling time.

    • @herzog2604
      @herzog2604 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, i have that. But i cant peal that damn thing of again.

    • @Nosaracasalaplaya
      @Nosaracasalaplaya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Paint it pink punk .nobody will steal that . I always buy a black bike

    • @jackfeder8484
      @jackfeder8484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nosaracasalaplaya Not that different from some of the colours on new expensive bikes!

    • @ameurstihn6610
      @ameurstihn6610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You shouldn't leave your bike outside nor should you ever lock it outside, even if it's just to go inside the store.. You shouldn't even have to get a lock with you.. Cause if you need one you're using your bike as transportation.. A Mountainbike is sport equipment.

    • @literallyhitler7589
      @literallyhitler7589 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ameurstihn6610 If your bike is in your garage but not locked, it is not obvious that insurance will pay. Do you keep it in a secure vault that you never need a lock?

  • @Pleplerhep
    @Pleplerhep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most of theese i would assume the bikeshop handles when i drop it off there once in a while.

    • @ameurstihn6610
      @ameurstihn6610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably not.

    • @Pleplerhep
      @Pleplerhep 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ameurstihn6610 Thats 1 star review from me then.

    • @ameurstihn6610
      @ameurstihn6610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PleplerhepBikeshops will probably check for some play, wear on some parts.. Depending on the bikeshop they might check the suspension.. A bikeshop with mountainbikers will check everything and they'll be really nice.. But go to some dutch bikeshop with people only selling city bikes.. They just want your wallet!

  • @utopia2112
    @utopia2112 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've heard that lifting a bike by the saddle (or hanging the nose of the saddle) can harm some dropper posts by sucking air into the system. Is this true? I definitely have air in my Reverb, and even if I bleed it out, it returns, signaling that some seal is compromised. I DO hang it by the nose of the saddle sometimes (e.g. on a repair stand when I don't want to clamp it (I have external routing and it's a PITA to avoid clamping the dropper's hose). Is this bad?

  • @ciansmith.3573
    @ciansmith.3573 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My fox 40 (2010) has a bit of wert in the rear shock and front fork it still works just feels notches and stiff + the clickers stopped working. is if a rite off

  • @adipe3217
    @adipe3217 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    if you do not raise the bike as to enter some (tight) elevator... you should consider doing something similar for a bit as to help oil in the fork get to where friction would occur because before you ride the bike the oil is almost drained from there from one day to another - foam rings are absent from many forks and the reason is (quote): "if dirt/grit does get behind the fork seal itself then its better for the grit to go into the oil in the lower leg rather than sticking in the foam ring and possibly causing wear/scratches". if you do not do so on a fork that has no foam rings then the seals might get damaged and possibly the fork legs as well, especially if not regularly kept clean. at least cycle the fork a bit before riding the bike but do so pressing on it with no significant bending/flexing stress on the forks, only use the brake to lock the wheel while pushing on the forks as to pump oil to the stanchions. clean any oil/dirt you see on the outside using some sock in a circular motion on the fork legs as in using both hands. be careful about the seals as they are vulnerable to chemicals like solvents. a bit of silicone oil might be of use for wipers - but be sure there's no water present and the wipers have no dirt on them. wipers can get stiff and vulnerable to cracking. be sure to wipe away any silicone residue after cycling the fork.