WOW what an honor to be featured in top mods this week. I love the show and watch every episode. Thank you Doddy for the recognition on my work it means so much.
Great show as always. I worked as part of a great team of mechanics back in the 90s in AVC in Bath. One in particular was a guy called Geoff, who was always gentle and kind when dealing with customers who owned old wrecker bikes that needed work. He had a great sense of humour and looked like an Extra from Mad Max, but had a heart of gold. The last I heard he had passed away, but I never forgot him, he made the workshop a fun and often philosophical place to be, even when I had a raging hangover! #mechaniclife
My favorite Bike Mechanic is my long time friend from South Florida. Worked at the bike shop across the street from the trails for over 7 years until he landed a dream job at SRAM. Now a little farther away we don't ride together or talk as often but he remains my favorite Bike Mechanics and one of my best friends. See you on our trip LW
very interesting how orange got it's name. i picked up an orange Esix frame a few years ago on ebay for $100.it's paired with "same era" bomber z2's plus many updated parts for an 11.3kg ripper i use as a loaner for bikeless friends who want to trail ride with me.lol. love the channel ,Doddy. keep it up.
Doddy just watched a video from Jordan Boostmaster he just got a 300 mm monster fork he temporarily put it on a old Rocky Mountain RM 9 frame so cool thought you would like to see someone with one.
Factory Yeti mechanic Shaun Hughes (also known as "Polar Bear") the best tech I know, works at Cyclinic in Brisbane, Australia, when he's not travelling the EWS and E-EWS wrenching on Yeti's team bikes. Recently interviewed on EMBN Tech. Had a couple of Yeti's built by him several years ago with a few little "team touches" added in, sensational bikes!
Single pivot all the way. If the design is good enough for the off road motorcycle world for the last 4 decades, that should say something. If I had the money, I would definitely own an Orange MTB. Love their bikes and they have the single pivot.
Really? My in-laws live in Bradford on Avon, where about are the trails as I'll be sure to take my bike when I'm down there soon. I'm sure the family time with my wife and kids will be appreciated whilst I shred 👌🏻😁
GoPro should really bring back the Session line. If GoPros can go anywhere, imagine how many places you can put a GoPro Session with its form factor. It’s also less intrusive, making it arguably better for POV (helmet mount, a tiny tiny chest mount, bar mount facing you to see the terror after every massive jump). They don’t even need to go 4k 120p with it-4k 60p max with good stabilisation is all well and good.
Seen a lot of Police forces use MTB's both in the UK and the US....would be an interesting episode looking into the more tactical use of bikes (I'm sure there are bike options for special forces and zombie hunters on sale somewhere..)
Have seen a few vloggers (Im sure Blake at some point) with the GoPro chest mounted for POV but with the harness hidden. Do they just butcher a jersey for the mount to pop through or use those magnetic snap mounts on the back of the jersey??
Some hunters use fatbikes as transportation into the back country out west in the US. I remember an article in Outside a few years ago about just that - using an MTB as an alternative to an ATV.
well, im my own mechanic, but i have to give a shout out to parts guys Bruce and Brian at Bow Cycle in calgary alberta truly men of means and ingenuity, and every day bikers truly kepy my bike builds going through the supply shortages
I think there are loads of action cameras with fairly similar features, but what works well with GoPro is the range of mounts and accessories. Garmin Virb was an excellent slightly different take, which overlaid performance metrics, but let down in terms of reliability and the accessories and mounts were too expensive. Currently have a Hero 8, which I am happy with, but I might just try a cheaper £50 special next. At least I won’t feel like I need to keep it wrapped in protective packaging at all times!
i came across an alternative use. ordered a pizza from a place 5 miles away. homeless guy turns up about an hour later with the pizza (now ice cold and folded in half) hanging over the handlebar 🤦♂️ i guess he tried. caught the wrong order 🤦♂️😂
#AskGMBNTech As a 50 year old dad trying to keep with a 15 year old son on the trails what advice would you give in terms of the key MTB skills I should aquire? I don't have hours of time to practice so simple changes that can help make the ride as enjoyable as possible. Thanks
Favorite mechanic is Isaac who is at the Spoke Shop in Billings, Montana. Bit bias as he is my son. He started as a builder at 16 in a bike shop here in Georgia and by the time he was 18 he was the Service Advisor. He only works as a mechanic part time anymore because he is a full time iron worker building steel buildings.
#askGMBNTech Doddy, I have just purchased a new bike (gt sensor) and it came with an xfusion 02 Pro rl rear shock. I seem to be using all of the travel available with maximum pressure, just by doing small drops! I'm 6ft7 and around 18st. PLEASE HELP. I love your work 👍
Ever seen a Rungu? Look it up and you’ll laugh, then check out the weight of them and their payload and you’ll just drop. They are Ebikes, and one ugly monstrosity, none the less technically still a bike. I’ve only ever seen a few but it was quite a site to see a full grown boar strapped to one with a hunter dude peddling with a big smile.
The mechanics bike seemed interesting, but as soon as I saw the guys hat, I did not care anymore. I thought modern society had overcome decorating itself with dead animals.
WOW what an honor to be featured in top mods this week. I love the show and watch every episode. Thank you Doddy for the recognition on my work it means so much.
That attitude! So mech.
Great show as always. I worked as part of a great team of mechanics back in the 90s in AVC in Bath. One in particular was a guy called Geoff, who was always gentle and kind when dealing with customers who owned old wrecker bikes that needed work. He had a great sense of humour and looked like an Extra from Mad Max, but had a heart of gold. The last I heard he had passed away, but I never forgot him, he made the workshop a fun and often philosophical place to be, even when I had a raging hangover! #mechaniclife
I believe fox suspension does a good job at highlighting their mechanics. Their series on TH-cam has been great.
Being a mechanic is like being a goal keeper, nobody notices you until you make a mistake!
Too true. Keep fixing the good fix.
My favorite Bike Mechanic is my long time friend from South Florida. Worked at the bike shop across the street from the trails for over 7 years until he landed a dream job at SRAM. Now a little farther away we don't ride together or talk as often but he remains my favorite Bike Mechanics and one of my best friends. See you on our trip LW
very interesting how orange got it's name. i picked up an orange Esix frame a few years ago on ebay for $100.it's paired with "same era" bomber z2's plus many updated parts for an 11.3kg ripper i use as a loaner for bikeless friends who want to trail ride with me.lol. love the channel ,Doddy. keep it up.
Bicycle Repair man! Monty Python skit
Thanks Mr Dodd.....Barnaby , Brendan Kerr and Pivot mechanic! Peace
Same.
Doddy just watched a video from Jordan Boostmaster he just got a 300 mm monster fork he temporarily put it on a old Rocky Mountain RM 9 frame so cool thought you would like to see someone with one.
Feels awesome to be on bike cave finally!!
Factory Yeti mechanic Shaun Hughes (also known as "Polar Bear") the best tech I know, works at Cyclinic in Brisbane, Australia, when he's not travelling the EWS and E-EWS wrenching on Yeti's team bikes. Recently interviewed on EMBN Tech. Had a couple of Yeti's built by him several years ago with a few little "team touches" added in, sensational bikes!
Checkout the Trek Service bike intended for police, paramedic, forestry etc.
Well equipped XC bike with a handful of mods for intended service.
Cycle response paramedic, that’s how I rolled as a paramedic in Leicester uk, best job I’ve ever had.
Single pivot all the way. If the design is good enough for the off road motorcycle world for the last 4 decades, that should say something. If I had the money, I would definitely own an Orange MTB. Love their bikes and they have the single pivot.
Thinking about the go pro why not do a video with footage as they come up through the years as see how they have progressed
Why do they always say they're gonna link in the description, and they never do? I fell betrayed, every time
th-cam.com/video/3jgNwyN8yxc/w-d-xo.html
Weird hearing Bradford on Avon mentioned in a gmbn video! Great place with some decent trails
Really?
My in-laws live in Bradford on Avon, where about are the trails as I'll be sure to take my bike when I'm down there soon. I'm sure the family time with my wife and kids will be appreciated whilst I shred 👌🏻😁
Say 'morning! to Dave and Juliet!
GoPro should really bring back the Session line. If GoPros can go anywhere, imagine how many places you can put a GoPro Session with its form factor. It’s also less intrusive, making it arguably better for POV (helmet mount, a tiny tiny chest mount, bar mount facing you to see the terror after every massive jump).
They don’t even need to go 4k 120p with it-4k 60p max with good stabilisation is all well and good.
I saw it last weekend at snow shoe it looked awesome
Had an Orange C16r.....fantastic flexible steel framed M.T.B...🤙
Seen a lot of Police forces use MTB's both in the UK and the US....would be an interesting episode looking into the more tactical use of bikes (I'm sure there are bike options for special forces and zombie hunters on sale somewhere..)
Have seen a few vloggers (Im sure Blake at some point) with the GoPro chest mounted for POV but with the harness hidden. Do they just butcher a jersey for the mount to pop through or use those magnetic snap mounts on the back of the jersey??
Around the City of Wells. The police use mountain bikes to get around.
I have the GoPro session 5 and they should definitely come up with an updated version!
Some hunters use fatbikes as transportation into the back country out west in the US. I remember an article in Outside a few years ago about just that - using an MTB as an alternative to an ATV.
Some people do the same in Finland. Although as an alternative to a snowmobile also.
Loved that bike!!!!
I m my best mecanic so I give myself a lot of love in form of cold beers on time. Lol
You should see the new Top Fuel Trek is coming out with. It's pretty sick. They made it into a downcountry bike.
well, im my own mechanic, but i have to give a shout out to parts guys Bruce and Brian at Bow Cycle in calgary alberta
truly men of means and ingenuity, and every day bikers
truly kepy my bike builds going through the supply shortages
I want transition to bring back the Smuggler, need a trail 29er in their line up that is under 140 mm travel
My 2006 Kona "The King" is more than enough at 100mm front and rear👌
Love my GoPro hero9! Really isn’t anything out there for action cams that really matches their quality and features.
I think there are loads of action cameras with fairly similar features, but what works well with GoPro is the range of mounts and accessories.
Garmin Virb was an excellent slightly different take, which overlaid performance metrics, but let down in terms of reliability and the accessories and mounts were too expensive.
Currently have a Hero 8, which I am happy with, but I might just try a cheaper £50 special next. At least I won’t feel like I need to keep it wrapped in protective packaging at all times!
haha that compressor is the one that aldi sells
I'd like to see a Bronze finish frame!
Dutch police ride around on Santos bikes
And I have done topographical surveys on an Ebike with a high precision GPS system mounted to the back.
Chris "Monk Dawg" Vasquez -- hands down the best there was
Dear GMBN please get an app.. and make it better than the gcn one..
1:03 Such disrespect to that poor fox
still on a go pro session 4
Doddy, you don't need any more than 15mp.........its a proven fact in photography........xx 😁
Turquoise everyday of the week
Apparently the British Special Forces are trialing Mtb's 🤷♂️🤷♂️
I put a similar link above before I saw your comment.
i came across an alternative use. ordered a pizza from a place 5 miles away. homeless guy turns up about an hour later with the pizza (now ice cold and folded in half) hanging over the handlebar 🤦♂️ i guess he tried. caught the wrong order 🤦♂️😂
#AskGMBNTech
As a 50 year old dad trying to keep with a 15 year old son on the trails what advice would you give in terms of the key MTB skills I should aquire?
I don't have hours of time to practice so simple changes that can help make the ride as enjoyable as possible.
Thanks
probably an ultra-fit-temp-step-dad-for-hire is the best trick/skill you could deploy. cheers.
#askDoddy - what product do you use to make your hair stay like that? Mineral oil or Dot4? 😉
No offense Doddy, but that's a good question. You look rad mate!
@@andrewchuck288 I didn't mean offence either btw!... added winky face to reduce ambiguity lol
@@ApexHerbivore completely agree 👍 well done. I'm just doing my part.😉👌
Favorite mechanic is Isaac who is at the Spoke Shop in Billings, Montana. Bit bias as he is my son. He started as a builder at 16 in a bike shop here in Georgia and by the time he was 18 he was the Service Advisor.
He only works as a mechanic part time anymore because he is a full time iron worker building steel buildings.
Wheres the transition video
Just in case never comes until you get rid of the piece.
#askGMBNTech Doddy, I have just purchased a new bike (gt sensor) and it came with an xfusion 02 Pro rl rear shock. I seem to be using all of the travel available with maximum pressure, just by doing small drops! I'm 6ft7 and around 18st. PLEASE HELP. I love your work 👍
In Canada Ontario Hamilton they have police cyclists there main job is parking tickets
Most people can't afford a 9000.00 bike you can't ride on trails. Thats my guess why more people don't do this.
if you're a bike mechanic but can't or don't want to deal with all that attention and fans become "the IT guy". you're welcome.
Ever seen a Rungu? Look it up and you’ll laugh, then check out the weight of them and their payload and you’ll just drop. They are Ebikes, and one ugly monstrosity, none the less technically still a bike. I’ve only ever seen a few but it was quite a site to see a full grown boar strapped to one with a hunter dude peddling with a big smile.
watermelon color is cool but the turg is iconic- so watermelon bike with turq grips and pedals- remember the old asx came in brown!- Gross!
When Brad called home to tell his folks where he was in the alps, they said “wear the fox hat”.
Jordi, Fox
The mechanics bike seemed interesting, but as soon as I saw the guys hat, I did not care anymore. I thought modern society had overcome decorating itself with dead animals.
The SAS are testing e-mtbs for their remote missions - pretty amazing but true !
If memory serves well, Japanese army is using e-bikes now. Rifle and equipment mounts on them, better batteries, + size tyres.
Watermelon
Neither. Glacier.
Why do asians only ride Yetis?
That fox skin hat is pretty cringe. Using dead animals that way in our modern society is guaranteed to invite passionate criticism 😉
DeoreXT never fails? Let me tell you a story... or a 11 page thread on reddit. It is good and I like it but the quality is going downhill.
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More MTB 'occupational/functional' videos.