@Fishheadmandible I miss how they used to smell! The pink gel was the standard hold and the yellow was the strongest one. I used the green which had the lightest hold just to get my hair in place, then I would hit it with Aqua Net lol.
This is probably the best stocked BMX specific shop I've ever seen. It's funny that Phu keeps saying that he doesn't know everything when it's obvious he knows his stuff. The name of the shop speaks for itself. Need to pay a visit to check it out myself.
I just started watching these videos but I can tell right away Phu loves his audience, has fun making the videos and uses simple termanlogy…err termitonally,,,,WORDS, he uses simple words to describe it to us without all the specs. Love it.
I'm not going to lie. I assumed most of my performance was based on my athleticism, but knowing about the parts I'm buying really helps with the type of riding I want to accomplish. Also want to add, I been around for a minute watching bmx videos since 2014. So, thank you for your content.
Hey im 37 years old a dad. I played bmx when I was way younger but now after watching most of your video make me wanna take my Haro forum 2008 from the garage now coz my whole body is itching. And Epic Bmx u guys are the best!
Question: when would you want left hand drive setup? Eg. I grind right side, spin left and ride right foot forward. So what takes priority, my foot forward or protecting my sprocket/chain? Does riding a LHD as a right foot forward effect you that much even?
Alfredo Mancuso The BMX Videos you do are brilliant 😎 I have been watching for a while now 😉 But you Alfredo are the man for BMX 🤙🏻 Luke from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
Alfredo, Phu, Ethan and the rest of the staff, I love your content. I could watch you guys rant on all day. You are very knowledgeable. I am 36 yo and just getting into bmx. I am to scared to do any of the tricks, but I love to ride my bike around town. I have a FitBike Series One complete that I have been modifying(last bike in my local shop). So these videos help me to pick out the correct parts for the right reason other than just aesthetics. Thanks for all you do.
Great explanation, Phu needs a channel of his own... just doing tech, I dont ride BMX but street trials, we ride 24" 26" rim wheels and by far the strongest is the three cross pattern
Do you think a sleeper frame w a 33mm pitchfork would be a good all around bike? I ride a cult crew now but I’m looking for more stand over and the 5” head tube. I ride park street, bowls and a little pump track.
Phu, what size frame would you recommend for someone 6'1" 175 lbs? Everyone says 21" TT but I would like to hear what your recommendation is. If you could include all the measurements, stand over, BB hight, TT length, chain stay length. etc.... Thanks! Going to ride park and street some dirt. A little more stable than twitchy.
I’m a street guy I run 15mm forks, saving up for that cult 2 short frame with the steeper headtube and short back end, good vid man I learnt to build my own wheels from your how to just the other week ❤️
@@AlfredoMancuso Not sure if you remember but I sent you some pics of my Chrome Standard Lengthy on twitter. That was the bike I had the knee savers on.
Man I love a twitchy bike. I have a fit shortcut frame. It’s 20.5tt with a 12.4 rear end. 165 cranks, odyssey r15s, a top load stem with 45mm of reach. I love a nice compact bike that’s super twitchy and responsive
Hi, Great channel. I´m 5,6 (169 cm) and Looking for frame for snappy street tricks. Price not that important, more important to stat with the right base for the build. Any suggestions?
Sunday Street Sweeper in 20.5 tope tube for a 12.70-13 back end, or if you want a quarter inch longer back end, you can get the Nightshift, Sunday is a great company and those are two of their shorter back end bikes I can think of
good to know. i always figured a shorter stem could be better for barspins but never heard anyone mention it. im 5'4" and ride a 20.5 frame no idea of the other specs lol
I also heard that you can also cut the steer tube down to the length that you need it or debate if you need it that height for your handle bars and tricks.
Hey Phu, if u have a long offset fork on a short reach stem, how does that compare handling wise, to a short fork with long reach stem? Does the stem reach affect handling like fork offset does?
I'm watching from Hungary - kinda far :) but I love you guys. You make such a great videos - learn a lot from these. Love Phu Vu how-to / I-tell-you-guys :D videos. I'm gonna buy my first bike - don't know what kind of, what size, what type....you guys give us a lot with these videos. Thanks.
@@rastadpl same. They seem like pretty nice quality especially when you compare them to other pricepoint brands such as Mission, Fiction, Stolen, and a few others. (Granted, Mission kinda sucks, and stolen/fiction are sister companies and not bad quality themselves.)
Theyre all made overseas. Regardless of brand. Now if ypure buying american made bikes/parts they cost more but definitely better quality welds, specs.
I was worried a 20.75 top tube was too big for me. I'm 5'8. I enjoyed the video and hearing the explanation behind things instead of just a simple answer because I don't always understand things when they're put simply. I have to hear a why or how also.
My dudes I have just got black 2 gen ramp room love handles 🤯❤️👍🏻 there patina is exactly the same as my black 03 pro team condor, it’s 43 lbs , some day I have to get it down to y’all for the 40 lbs bike check 😊
Love your vids really help out a lot and also can you do a video comparing Cult bikes and Premium bikes what's your opinion on them what are the differences and all that please
Condor for skate park, dirt bros patriot for dirt jumps and trials , also got a mint ek wembley #100 on the way , plus same bro is selling me a ek1/ep prototype 🤯I hope that the ek1 prototype is the real deal 🤔or I’ll make an early ep with the bent seat stays and a standing prat from so sweet , I just love old Hoffman bikes ❤
can you test the clearance of different forks? an example : putting a federal rim to cinema williams tire in odsy r15 forks , i want to know if it will fit . in summary show the maximum width of tires that could be mounted on different forks
i see the odsy forks didn't have the clearance like the federal:/ I think the federal have extra clearance up to 2.6, said in the federal webpage thanks mane
BMX geometry for me is personal preference. You maybe not that tall but you will prefer a 21" top tube or maybe you're tall but you prefer 20.5 and it's the same on all the parts that you'll get. For me you need to try them all.
Phu is the kind of teacher that you would actually look forward going to class to, that minute per video thing he mentioned is true to a certain point, if the host is boring then yeah sure, I'm not trying to kiss any ass but Phu has thay energy that keeps you focused and intrigued to what he's saying, I could literally watch a 30+ minute video, Phu if you reading this, you dope af
Damn I’m a little late to this video, just getting back into it but what if I wanted to do more street but want to ride trails to sheep hills and hb wet lands what I used to ride back in the day eventually want to hit those again but want to hit parks as well
EPIC shirts please!
AlfredoMancuso.com
I don’t have the sizing chart, but the epic shorts do run a little larger and are more rectangular than boxie
If you're wondering what his shirt design is inspired by, search "Dep Gel 80's." Dep Gel was a real popular hair gel from the 80's.
@Fishheadmandible I miss how they used to smell! The pink gel was the standard hold and the yellow was the strongest one. I used the green which had the lightest hold just to get my hair in place, then I would hit it with Aqua Net lol.
@Fishheadmandible same here it's nice being a 90s kid
im 58 and back into BMX. learning about new stems and head sets. glad i found this channel. peace
Welcome to the family 💜
I could listen to phu all day,
He always entertains me and like his style of how he does these videos.
This is probably the best stocked BMX specific shop I've ever seen. It's funny that Phu keeps saying that he doesn't know everything when it's obvious he knows his stuff. The name of the shop speaks for itself. Need to pay a visit to check it out myself.
It’s simply amazing. I always feel like a kid in a toy store :)
I just started watching these videos but I can tell right away Phu loves his audience, has fun making the videos and uses simple termanlogy…err termitonally,,,,WORDS, he uses simple words to describe it to us without all the specs. Love it.
I'm not going to lie. I assumed most of my performance was based on my athleticism, but knowing about the parts I'm buying really helps with the type of riding I want to accomplish. Also want to add, I been around for a minute watching bmx videos since 2014. So, thank you for your content.
Love watching Phu in the shop. The real deal :D . Can we get Phu to do a trick a week outside the shop? I really want to see him ride.
Lol when Alfredo said “everybody spells your name foo”
Epic videos are always interesting! 👍🏽
Ojos y agree with you more!
Akin lang
Hey im 37 years old a dad. I played bmx when I was way younger but now after watching most of your video make me wanna take my Haro forum 2008 from the garage now coz my whole body is itching. And Epic Bmx u guys are the best!
Definitely get out there, you’ll have a blast!
How’s that going
Man I wish my local shop was that full of parts... I'm a sucker for shiny new stuff right now..
Question: when would you want left hand drive setup?
Eg. I grind right side, spin left and ride right foot forward. So what takes priority, my foot forward or protecting my sprocket/chain?
Does riding a LHD as a right foot forward effect you that much even?
Great video 👍🏻 Greetings from County Dublin in the Republic Of Ireland 🇮🇪🤗😉 Love the Videos 👊🏻 Luke
Big shout to my Irish homies!
Alfredo Mancuso The BMX Videos you do are brilliant 😎 I have been watching for a while now 😉 But you Alfredo are the man for BMX 🤙🏻 Luke from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
Alfredo, Phu, Ethan and the rest of the staff, I love your content. I could watch you guys rant on all day. You are very knowledgeable. I am 36 yo and just getting into bmx. I am to scared to do any of the tricks, but I love to ride my bike around town. I have a FitBike Series One complete that I have been modifying(last bike in my local shop). So these videos help me to pick out the correct parts for the right reason other than just aesthetics. Thanks for all you do.
Learning at your own pace is what it’s all about. As long as you’re having fun, that’s all that matters 💜
Epic bro!
best bmx conten on the web, helpfully, such a nice guys, Alfredo, Phu and rest of the team.
Thanks so much for the kind words 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I can see how passionate you are about bmx, i wish we had shop like that here.
Great video very informative.👌
Shoutouts from the Philippines..
Great explanation, Phu needs a channel of his own... just doing tech, I dont ride BMX but street trials, we ride 24" 26" rim wheels and by far the strongest is the three cross pattern
Epic is the best bmx bike shop in OC in my opinion. All he's talking about makes sense now, makes me want to start riding again.👍
Do it!
Just ordered my shirt!!! Brrraaaaapppp! Thank you guys for all you do!
Ayyy Hellya! They’ll go out on Thursday!
Do you think a sleeper frame w a 33mm pitchfork would be a good all around bike? I ride a cult crew now but I’m looking for more stand over and the 5” head tube. I ride park street, bowls and a little pump track.
Phu, what size frame would you recommend for someone 6'1" 175 lbs? Everyone says 21" TT but I would like to hear what your recommendation is. If you could include all the measurements, stand over, BB hight, TT length, chain stay length. etc.... Thanks! Going to ride park and street some dirt. A little more stable than twitchy.
Damn its thursday already. Stoked. Thanks alf for making thursday epic. Please thank phu for dropping the knowledge I appreciate it
Crazy how fast it came this week!
Gotta love this viedos the best thing on youtube
Stoked you dig these :)
I’m a street guy I run 15mm forks, saving up for that cult 2 short frame with the steeper headtube and short back end, good vid man I learnt to build my own wheels from your how to just the other week ❤️
Definitely know your shit man. Respect 👊🏼
PHU is a legend!
I love these type of videos. I watch every single one.
Epic shop vids with Phu are some of my fav! Wish we had a shop like that nearby, they’d have to kick me out lol.
Yeah they'd hate me, I'd be straight loitering.
I use my Soundwave frame for everything. And it 21.5.
You must be a taller dude
Gary how tall are you
@@randall3786 6ft
Man I learn a lot every time I watch one of your vids. Thanks for making these
My man got me subbed after 1 Vid, keep the knowledge flowing
A day at epic always amazes me
My favorite days
So smart and informative topic sir Alfredo sir...👍👍👍
As always. Love these shop vids. The vibe is just so good.
Always appreciate you 💜
@@AlfredoMancuso thnx dude. Right back at ya 👍🏼
I used to have those Hoffman bars back in the mid 90's. They were advertised as Haro Knee Savers and it did come in handy when riding street.
Wow that’s some knowledge right there!
@@AlfredoMancuso Not sure if you remember but I sent you some pics of my Chrome Standard Lengthy on twitter. That was the bike I had the knee savers on.
Eric Marcus i do! Super dope!
Phu is awesome!!! love these videos keep em coming. cheers
Man I love a twitchy bike. I have a fit shortcut frame. It’s 20.5tt with a 12.4 rear end. 165 cranks, odyssey r15s, a top load stem with 45mm of reach. I love a nice compact bike that’s super twitchy and responsive
Thanks for infomational video Phu 👍🏼
Right on Mancuso!
🤛🏽🤛🏽
Yes my favorite part again. Always learning
Hi, Great channel. I´m 5,6 (169 cm) and Looking for frame for snappy street tricks. Price not that important, more important to stat with the right base for the build. Any suggestions?
Sunday Street Sweeper in 20.5 tope tube for a 12.70-13 back end, or if you want a quarter inch longer back end, you can get the Nightshift, Sunday is a great company and those are two of their shorter back end bikes I can think of
good to know. i always figured a shorter stem could be better for barspins but never heard anyone mention it. im 5'4" and ride a 20.5 frame no idea of the other specs lol
Oh yea man bikes can be setup on a million different ways!
nice! thank you for that stem fork options]
Phu is dope! Love these epic vids!
This helped me a lot
That Imitation of a goose was the best part
I was tempted to make that a slow mo effect haha
Alfredo Mancuso hey bro I feel like I’ve learned a lot from your channel. You are da man.
I also heard that you can also cut the steer tube down to the length that you need it or debate if you need it that height for your handle bars and tricks.
These are great vids !! 👌👌🤟 phu is the bmx jedi!! 😜
He really is 😂
More long videos phu is awesome at explaining everything
Great video man, thanks.
Is that a prince albert crank arm mounted to the cabinet at 9:43? That's like a $300 crank arm by itself if it is lol
I personally like the long vlogs 🙏✝️💯🇺🇸❤️ Go Phu !!
id love to see any info/tips you guys might have for tall rider 6.2 and what not
Love it! People misspelling his name!!
@Alfredo Mancuso How about a video of Phu riding? I think that could be a pretty cool vlog.
For a 26in big bike would you recommend 165 cranks to get that snappy feel or what to you think works best at that size
Always enjoy this video's and music bubblegum!🌸😁
Hey Phu, if u have a long offset fork on a short reach stem, how does that compare handling wise, to a short fork with long reach stem? Does the stem reach affect handling like fork offset does?
Noted for next week!
I'm watching from Hungary - kinda far :) but I love you guys. You make such a great videos - learn a lot from these. Love Phu Vu how-to / I-tell-you-guys :D videos. I'm gonna buy my first bike - don't know what kind of, what size, what type....you guys give us a lot with these videos. Thanks.
We follow you bro. We're not THAT big of idiots. BTW Fredo, stop rushing our buddy PHU. If he wants to make a 50 min video...RUN IT.
All day!
Dude Makes A Lot Of Sense. Thanks For All The Info. Another Great Video And As Always Keep Shredding Bro 😎
Thank you for always being positive! 💜
Alfredo Mancuso Most Definitely Brother, That Is My Mission In This World, To Spread Positive Vibes🤙
Always dropping that Knowledge big Phu!! 🔥🔥🔥
What are your thoughts on parts made by Rant?
Id like to hear his opinion as well... Im riding alot of Rant parts. They seem legit for the BMX rider on a budget. 🤙
@@rastadpl same. They seem like pretty nice quality especially when you compare them to other pricepoint brands such as Mission, Fiction, Stolen, and a few others. (Granted, Mission kinda sucks, and stolen/fiction are sister companies and not bad quality themselves.)
Theyre all made overseas. Regardless of brand. Now if ypure buying american made bikes/parts they cost more but definitely better quality welds, specs.
more PHU!!!!
Got you!
I was worried a 20.75 top tube was too big for me. I'm 5'8. I enjoyed the video and hearing the explanation behind things instead of just a simple answer because I don't always understand things when they're put simply. I have to hear a why or how also.
could u do a video explaning 2 peace and 3 peace and 1 peace cranks and what is stronger to ride and what one is better in your oppinion
You should check offer up let go Craig’slist and eBay for the frame
The goose neck mimic is the reason I've been watching the Phu vids like a mf lately. Lol dude is a fucin character
My dudes I have just got black 2 gen ramp room love handles 🤯❤️👍🏻 there patina is exactly the same as my black 03 pro team condor, it’s 43 lbs , some day I have to get it down to y’all for the 40 lbs bike check 😊
Best setup for beginner? Any tips for finding a good bike?
I need those hoffman bars, do ya still have them?
Amazing content great info
Hey where is your bikeshop called and where is it at ?
What kind of grips are those neon orange ones? Second row from the top and farthest to the right?
Love your vids really help out a lot and also can you do a video comparing Cult bikes and Premium bikes what's your opinion on them what are the differences and all that please
please please please do an old-school bmx bike vs new school .. IE haro vs BSD vs REDline vs sabrosa
We can do that!
@@AlfredoMancuso oh hell yeah man I’d love to hear your take on it and Phu opinion ..
No doubt! ✊🏼🤓
is a 18.7" top tube too short for a flatland bike when im 5'5
When your bike you left at Epic to get worked on comes out in the video 😁
this store owner deserves everyone's business.,
💯🙏🏻
Hey boys by any chance that white haro seat behind phu still available? I could really use that seat
you are a beast Phu
I freakin love it. Cant get enough. Haaaaa
How much are those Hoffman low drag bars ?
$70
How do I make the holes in my frame for gyro brakes ?
You don’t -brakeless gang
th-cam.com/video/ddDQWRGUAT0/w-d-xo.html
Condor for skate park, dirt bros patriot for dirt jumps and trials , also got a mint ek wembley #100 on the way , plus same bro is selling me a ek1/ep prototype 🤯I hope that the ek1 prototype is the real deal 🤔or I’ll make an early ep with the bent seat stays and a standing prat from so sweet , I just love old Hoffman bikes ❤
question: What do u think about the new flybikes magneto hub system ?
I started building my bike the right way cuz of this video
That’s awesome to hear 🙏🏻☺️
@@AlfredoMancuso your the best out there I
Cuz I just been riding around just to see what it feels like then change
Same
Nice info 👍🏼
can you test the clearance of different forks? an example : putting a federal rim to cinema williams tire in odsy r15 forks , i want to know if it will fit . in summary show the maximum width of tires that could be mounted on different forks
I have a xl rim in the front with a 2.4 tyre with federal assault 15mm forks so you should be ok
i see the odsy forks didn't have the clearance like the federal:/ I think the federal have extra clearance up to 2.6, said in the federal webpage
thanks mane
BMX geometry for me is personal preference. You maybe not that tall but you will prefer a 21" top tube or maybe you're tall but you prefer 20.5 and it's the same on all the parts that you'll get. For me you need to try them all.
This was an EPIC video ;)😉
Any tips to buying a bike 20” for a newbie for a big guy ?
I am more particular with my chain stay length when looking out for frames.
oooooooooo hell yea!!!!!.... thanks big up
Learn me something Phu! I am about to build up a new ride.
Really enjoy the vids with phu. Hope they find the gt and the guy who stole it.
Phu is the kind of teacher that you would actually look forward going to class to, that minute per video thing he mentioned is true to a certain point, if the host is boring then yeah sure, I'm not trying to kiss any ass but Phu has thay energy that keeps you focused and intrigued to what he's saying, I could literally watch a 30+ minute video, Phu if you reading this, you dope af
Well phu I think you should do a custom bike and sell it in the shop
They build their own customs pretty often. Can’t keep them in stock
Damn I’m a little late to this video, just getting back into it but what if I wanted to do more street but want to ride trails to sheep hills and hb wet lands what I used to ride back in the day eventually want to hit those again but want to hit parks as well